63rd Annual Allegany State Park Vacation Guide

63rd Allegany

State Park

Vacation Guide

Summer 2015 Presented FREEFREE by THE SALAMANCA PRESS

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A message from the editor...I welcomed the fi rst few snowfl akes last autumn, but will be

the fi rst to admit by mid-January — and into February, March and April — I longed for summer days.

After all, after this winter, we deserve them.What did I long for? Hiking up Mt.

Tuscarora, sitting with a good book near Red House Lake, picnicking at Beehunter and watching a movie at the Quaker Amphitheater, to name a few of my favorites at the park.

For those who are fi rst time visitors, let me welcome you to Salamanca and Allegany State Park. As others here can tell you, you’ve found what I be-lieve is one of the most beautiful parks I’ve ever visited.

I’m extremely proud of this year’s park guide and its 63rd year of providing you with tips for both residents and visitors alike. Enjoy your time in the Enchanted Mountains.

Sincerely,

Rich PlaceManaging EditorThe Salamanca Press

Cover photos by Paul Crawford Visit him online at

paulcrawfordphotography.com.(Top left photo by Rich Place)

Cover design by Rich Place

Allegany State Park

Offi cial Welcomes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Park Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Park Calendar of Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Latest News & Upgrades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Full Color Park Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Movies Returning to the Park. . . . .. . . . . . . . .Friends of Allegany State Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . History of Science Lake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Friendly Faces at the Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Places to Go

Area Libraries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ray Evans Seneca Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Seneca-Iroquois National Museum. . . . . . . Salamanca Rail Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Holiday Valley Sky High Adventure Park.

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Things to Do

Rock the Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allegany Rockin’ Ribfest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Falling Leaves Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ellicottville Summer Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . .Southern Tier Farmer’s Market. . . . . . . . . . . . Area Golf Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seneca Pow Wow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Seneca Allegany Casino Acts. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cattaraugus County Fair Acts . . . . . . . . . . . . .Summer Calendar of Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Business Directory

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.Dear Allegany State Park Visitor,

The city has had so many changes over the past 100 years, and I reminisce about all the wonderful things the city of Sala-manca and surrounding areas have to offer.

There are so many things to do this area. Because our area is gifted with four seasons, we liked to utilize all the wonderful things there are to do in the area.

The spring and summer months bring golfi ng nearby. Allegany State Park offers opportunities for camping either within an RV, tent and cabin, two beautiful beaches and fi shing. The Allegheny River offers great fi shing and canoeing — you can even rent a boat from Onoville Marina. All the way down the Allegheny River, which fl ows through our city, you can enjoy the beautiful view of the mountains.

Our fall months bring many people traveling from all over to view our breathtaking fall foliage. Be sure to visit the many Amish communities or take a walk on the Pat McGee Trail.

Winter brings sledding and cross-country skiing at Allegany State Park, along with the chance to stay in cabins, which are available year-round. Don’t forget the several snowmobile trails throughout Cattaraugus County. You can also travel nine miles to Ellicottville, where there is Holiday Valley, the largest ski resort in Western New York, offering skiing snowboarding and tubing.

Salamanca is a great opportunity for businesses to come and people to stop, thanks to our location at the crossroads of Route 219 and Interstate 86.

The city offers a railroad museum, a historical museum, a large antique mall and many other shops. Also, just off Exit 20, is the Seneca Allegany Casino and Hotel with shops, places to eat and a spa. There is also the Seneca-Iroquois National Mu-seum, the Salamanca Public Library and Seneca Gaming Bingo Hall.

Thank you for visiting Allegany State Park and the Salaman-ca community. I hope you enjoy your stay.

Ronald S. BallMayor, City of Salamanca

Ronald Ball

Jay Bailey


By Rich Place

Managing Editor

RED HOUSE — Rolling green hills, clear blue lakes, miles of hiking trails, sandy beaches — the list of features of Allegany State Park could go on and on.

If it’s an outdoor activity, there’s a good chance you’ll be able to enjoy it at Allegany State Park. After all, at more than 65,000 acres in southern Cattaraugus County, it’s New York’s largest state park.

Located among the park’s tranquil forests are dozens of miles of trails and more than 350 cabins in Red House and Quaker, the park’s two main developed areas.

The park features two lakes — Red House Lake and Quaker Lake — with a variety of op-portunities including swimming, boating, fi shing and more. Each area has sandy beaches on the lake to complement the nearby picnic areas and museums.

Perhaps the most unique aspect of Allegany State Park is the diverse opportunities available.

For example, its size allows for hiking on both paved trails or up steep mountain terrain; camp-ing can be near developed areas or in a secluded forest environment.

Summer visitors of the park benefi t from its winter guests, as ski trails that provide great ex-ercise in the winter are maintained throughout the year and serve as great hiking and biking trails.

This year, the park will embark on nearly $3 million of improvement projects and, once the summer season comes to a close, the Quaker Bath House will be demolished to make room for a new facility. Upgrades to roads and campsites are among some of the work planned for this year.

With events planned for every month this summer — including music, fi reworks, volunteer days and athletic races — every time is a good time to visit the beauty that is Allegany State Park.

For continuously updated information on the park and its events online, visit its Facebook pages at facebook.com/allegany and facebook.com/alleganystatepark.

Allegany State Park (Unoffi cial)facebook.com/allegany

Allegany State Park (Offi cial)facebook.com/alleganystatepark

Friends of Allegany State Parkfacebook.com/friendsofalleganystatepark

Allegany State Park Historical Societyfacebook.com/alleganySPHS

Allegany State Park Nature Pilgrimagefacebook.com/

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Camp Turner at Allegany State Parkfacebook.com/campturner

Allegany State Park Hootenannyfacebook.com/alleganystateparkhootenanny

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Third Saturday Hikes

Scheduled to take place on the third Saturday of each month at various locations throughout the park. For infor-mation on each month’s walk, call the recreation department at (716) 354-9101 ext. 236.

May 29 to 31Allegany Nature Pilgrimage

The pilgrimage, a tradi-tion more than a half century old, is sponsored by James-town, Buffalo and Presque Isle Audubon Societies and the Burroughs Nature Club. People of all ages choose from a wide variety of walks, work-shops and tent programs to learn about everything from soil and rocks to history, creek creatures to sky creatures and fl owers to trees. This event al-ways takes place the weekend after Memorial Day.

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[email protected]

(716) 569-2345

June 6Girl’s Day Out

Girls day combines science and learning in a fun way for girls in grades 6 to 12. Free program aimed to promote ca-reers in the natural sciences to young women.

Contact:Adele Wellman

(716) 354-9101 ext. [email protected]

June 20Pain in the Alleghenies

Western New York’s lon-gest, toughest and most beau-tiful triathlon.

This Half Ironman compe-tition at Red House will really make you see Allegany State Park from a whole new lev-el. The main event features a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride and a 13.1-mile run in the park.

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Thursdays, July 2 to Sept. 3Hootenannies at the Quaker

Amphitheater

Join Sally Marsh for an old-fashioned evening of sing-ing at the Quaker Amphithe-ater. Program runs Thursday nights from July 2 to Sept. 3 and begins at 8 p.m.

July 3Fireworks at Quaker Lake

What better way to cel-ebrate Independence Day than live music followed by fi reworks at dusk at Quaker Beach. Entertainment includes D.J. Tony from 7 to 9 p.m.

July 10Rock the Park

Pack your camp chair and bring your friends to Red House Beach for an evening of free live music and a chicken barbecue.

This year, the park has again teamed together with the Seneca Salamanca Chamber of Commerce to bring 30 vendors from Salamanca to the party.

Don’t miss your chance to stop by the farmer’s market or “Sample Salamanca” through various businesses on hand with their displays. The artist in residence from 6 to 7 p.m. will be Sean Patrick McGraw, and the headlining act will again be Marshmellow Over-coat from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Additional details about the event can be found on Page 12.

Aug. 7Beach Party

Come and spend a fun summer’s evening at the Red House Beach Area. This free, family-friendly event begins at 6 p.m. and ends around 10 p.m. after the fi reworks dis-play!

The artist in residence from 6 to 7 p.m. will be Kevin Mc-Carthy and the headlining act will be the Carnival Kids Steel Orchestra from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thirty local vendors are also expected to be at the event.

Bring an appetite and try something at the snack bar and enjoy a fun evening at Al-legany State Park.

Contact the park’s Recreation Department for more information,

(716) 354-9101 ext. 236

Aug. 30Horse Trail Ride

The Cattaraugus/Chautau-qua Chapter of the New York State Horse Council will be hosting a guided trail ride at Lonkto Meadow in Allegany State Park.

716-962-5462

Sept. 26National Public Land Day

Allegany State Park will once again participate in Na-tional Public Lands Day, a coast-to-coast celebration which gives people a chance to give back by helping care for the public lands they use.

Traditional activities in-clude painting, weeding, clearing brush, rerouting trails and performing other rou-tine maintenance. This year’s event will take place in the Quaker Area.

For more info/to register, contact:Katie Vecellio

(716) 354-9101 ext. [email protected]

Also, don’t miss movie nights at the Quaker Amphi-theater.

For a complete story and dates, see Page 11.

New activities — and old favorites — planned for 2015


By Rich Place

Managing Editor

QUAKER RUN — Visitors to the Quaker Run area of Allegany State Park next year will enjoy a new bath-house that provides several more ame-nities than the current structure that has overlooked Quaker Lake for decades.

The new bathhouse is part of nearly $3 million in upgrades at Allegany State Park announced by Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s offi ce this spring. Other

improvements included road paving and the installation of bear-proof food lockers in the Cain Hollow Camp-ground area.

The governor’s offi ce earmarked $1.69 million for improving approxi-mately 17 miles of road within the park, according to Jay Bailey, director of the Allegany Region of state parks. That work was expected to be com-pleted in May. The bear-proof lockers at Cain Hollow continue the improve-ments being made to that campground.

A total of $75,000 is being used to install about 80 lockers, which are made of a strong steel plate and have a hidden latch which a bear cannot manipulate.

Arguably the most attractive aspect of the improvements at Allegany State Park will be the new bathhouse at Quaker Lake. The governor’s offi ce has set $1.18 million for the bathhouse’s replacement, which is scheduled to begin after Labor Day and conclude next May.

Bailey said the new bathhouse will be more than just new bathrooms for beach patrons. New amenities in-clude family-style bathroom facilities, outdoor showers for rinsing off and a three-season room that will be avail-able for rental.

The adjacent upgraded concession area will be capable of catering spring and fall events in addition to its regular summer service. There will also be a new fi rst aid station and offi ce space for lifeguards.

Image courtesy Allegany State ParkAn artist’s rendering displays what the new bathhouse at Quaker Lake is expected to look like when completed. Construction on the building is expected to begin after Labor Day.

Upcoming State Park work includes new Quaker bathhouse




A part of the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System, Salamanca’s commu-nity library is open to all local residents as well as visitors to the area.

In a building that was once a grocery store, the library is located at 155 Wildwood Ave. in downtown Salamanca.

For additional information, including hours, call (716) 945-1890.

Need a book? Visit the area’s community librariesSalamanca Public Library

Also part of the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System, the Allegany Terri-tory branch of the Seneca Nation Library is located in Salamanca’s west end.

The library is an excellent resource for information on Seneca and Native American culture and genealogy. It’s located at 830 Broad St. in Salamanca near the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum.

For additional information, including hours, call (716) 945-3157.

Seneca Nation of Indians Library


QUAKER RUN — All the hard work last summer raising money to bring movies back to the Quaker Amphitheater will pay off this year.

Enough money has been raised through Smokey Bear’s 70th Birthday Party to purchase projectors and sound system equipment needed to start showing outdoor movies again. After years of absence of the popular family event, a full schedule has been planned for the upcoming summer.

Last summer, volunteers began to show movies, and the fi rst night was an emo-tional one for Sally Marsh, one of the event’s coordina-tors.

“The fi rst night was ‘Blackbeard’s Ghost,’” Marsh said. “I got so choked up real-izing the movies were back. One of the kids ran down and said, ‘Sally is the movie sad?’ I said, ‘no, I’m just happy the movies are back.’

“Enthusiastically, he said ‘me too!’”

Money raised for the

necessary equipment came from Smokey Bear’s birthday party, which was held last August. The offi cial Smokey Bear mascot visited the event and was available to take pictures with both the young and old alike.

“The night of Smokey Bear’s party was such an awe-some night,” Marsh recalled. “Seeing families together, laying on blankets or in chairs under the stars talking, laughing, eating and enjoy themselves is what Allegany

State Park is all about. It’s a timeless tradition.”

Marsh, who has conducted Hootenannies at the park for more than 40 years, coordi-nated the event alongside her friend, Jo Patterson. Marsh said she wished to thank those who helped selling tickets or volunteered elsewhere in making the event a success.

Movies begin at dusk at the Quaker Amphitheater, weather permitting.

Movies returning to Quaker thanks to Smokey’s birthday celebration

Movie schedule

Saturday, July 4The Incredible Mr. Limpet

Saturday, July 11 Mary Poppins

Friday, July 17Music Man

Friday, July 24Pollyanna

Friday, July 31The Lion King

Saturday, Aug. 8The Shaggy Dog

Friday, Aug. 14That Darn Cat

Friday, Aug. 21The Swiss Family Robinson

Friday Aug, 28Angels in the Outfi eld

Friday, Sept. 4Apple Dumpling Gang

Movies begin at dusk at the Quaker Amphitheater

on ASP Route 3

Press fi le photo by Rich PlaceSally Marsh (left) and Jo Patterson stand with Smokey Bear during last year’s birthday party. Money raised from the event helped to bring movies back to the Quaker Amphitheater.


By Christa Nianiatus

City Reporter

RED HOUSE — Once again Allegany State Park and Salamanca will join together for an event that highlights the best of both worlds.

The Seneca Salamanca Chamber of Commerce and Allegany State Park will host the fourth annual Rock the Park Event July 10 at Red House Beach.

In the past the event has featured only music, but last year the two groups decided to also showcase some of the best Salamanca busi-nesses and organizations have to offer.

Music will begin at 6 p.m. with a performance by Sean Patrick McGraw, followed by classic rock band Marshmellow Overcoat

headlining the entertainment from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Guests are invited to bring their lawn chairs and enjoy the music with Red House Lake as a scenic backdrop.

Beginning earlier in the after-noon, vendors will set up their stands near the Red House Beach. A farmer’s market is expected, allow-ing both daytime visitors as well as campers at the park a chance to get fresh produce and homemade goods or treat themselves to a chicken barbecue.

Over 30 area vendors are also slated to be there, a collaboration called “Sample Salamanca.”

Organizers said having busi-nesses available at the park will give park visitors a chance to see opportunities that are available for a rainy day.

Rock the Park bringing Salamanca vendors, music

again to Red House Lake

Press fi le photo by Rich PlaceCord Thornton of Smokin’ Joe’s Hog Wild Barbeque prepares some ribs during last year’s Sala-manca Rockin’ Ribfest in Veterans Memorial Park in Salamanca. This year’s event will be held Aug. 14 to 16 in Veterans Memorial Park in Salamanca. Hours will be from 3 to 10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Competitors will participate in rib and chicken cook-offs for prizes. There will be live music throughout the weekend, a car show, a walk and run, and arts and craft vendors.

Salamanca Rockin’ Ribfest scheduled for August



City Reporter

SALAMANCA — The fi rst week-end in October always means the Fall-ing Leaves Festival in Salamanca.

In its third year under the organiza-tion of the city, the 38th annual festival celebrating the autumn season will be held Oct. 2, 3 and 4 in Jefferson Street Park and downtown Salamanca.

Last year was the fi rst time organiz-ers introduced some new attractions like carnival rides and a street dance to kick things off. This year will look much the same and the city hopes to see similar success.

“We were very successful last year, even though we had a little bit of rain,” said Kathleen Sarver, city comptroller and co-chairperson for the event. The other co-chair this year will be Susan Ambuske, secretary to the mayor.

Unfortunately, the planned Friday night street dance was unable to take place, but Sarver said the city hopes to pull it off this year. The previous dance

was slated to take place in front of the Ray Evans Seneca Theatre, at the in-tersection of Clinton, Broad and Main streets, and was scheduled to include live music and food and beer booths.

“Last year we got rained out but we

still think it’s a good idea so we’re giv-ing it another try,” said Sarver.

The city brought in six different car-nival rides free of charge to last year’s festival, and hopes for their return this year, although a fee will be dependent

on community donations.“We are looking for donations from

businesses or individuals to help, just like we always do. That’s how we put on the festival,” said Sarver. “Depend-ing on how many donations come in this year we may have to charge a small fee, but hopefully not.

“Our priority is to make this an af-fordable, fun weekend for all the city residents so they don’t have to worry about spending a lot of money.”

As always, Falling Leaves will include many craft and food vendors in Jefferson Street Park, a beer tent, a car show, live music, and “Minute to Win It”-inspired games, culminating with the Falling Leaves Grande Parade down Main Street on Sunday.

“We’re stilling working on lock-ing down some things like the bounce houses and petting zoo we’d like to have come back for the kids,” said Sarver. “Hopefully we get some better weather this year and people can look forward to a lot of the same vendors they enjoyed last year.”

When autumn comes, plan on attending the Falling Leaves Festival

Press fi le photo by Rich PlaceMembers of The Renegade Drum Corps of Rochester perform in front of the former Salaman-ca City Hall building, now home to Brady and Swenson Attorneys, during the Falling Leaves Festival Parade last year. This year’s parade is scheduled for Oct. 4.



City Reporter

ELLICOTTVILLE — The Ellicottville Chamber of Com-merce is gearing up for sum-mer with open-air concerts and warm weather events.

First up is the Summer Music Festival to celebrate the Fourth of July. The event will be hosted July 3 through 5 and, as always, the highlight will be the Buffalo Philhar-monic Orchestra’s (BPO) performance at 8 p.m. at Holiday Valley before the July 4 fi reworks.

This year, the concert will feature selected songs from “Star Wars,” a theme that was brought back by popular demand and also made timely with the upcoming reboot of the movie series.

“The reboot played into it, but we went back and looked through what people seemed to like over the past few years,” said Chris Chapman, media and communications manager for the chamber. “Six years ago, the BPO played ‘Star Wars’ music and it was

our most well-attended of the Summer Music Festivals.”

Event organizers will be going all-out for the “Star Wars” theme, bringing in the “501st Regiment,” a George Lucas licensed group who dress as storm troopers and bring along other characters like Darth Vader and a Wook-iee or two.

“We also have our pet parade on Saturday and one of the Wookiees may even participate in it. How perfect would that be?” said Chap-man.

The concert will conclude in tradition however as the BPO plays Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” while the fi rework show begins.

On Sunday, Blood Sweat and Tears will perform with American Idol runner-up Bo Bice at Holiday Valley, with Caitlin Koch, a former X Fac-tor competitor, as their opener.

Tickets are $35 each for both concert days and can be purchased online at ellicottvil-leny.com or by stopping into the chamber offi ces.

Later in the year, the Jazz

and Blues Festival will be held July 24 to 26. The fi nal lineup is not yet set, but the weekend will feature the Chi-cago Authority Tribute Band out of Buffalo.

“I believe they are actually the only tribute band endorsed

by the actual band,” said Chapman.

Also, Taste of Ellicot-tville will be Aug. 15 and 16 in downtown Ellicottville as local restaurants take to the streets to bring attendees tasty samples of their fare.

“Taste of Ellicottville is a great way to get a sampling of all the different foods that restaurants of Ellicottville of-fer,” said Chapman.

Tickets will remain $1

each and all items will cost between 1 and 4 tickets.

“Last year we had a near-record turnout on Saturday of the event and we thought we would almost run out of tickets. Some of the vendors actually did run out of food,” added Chapman.

He also added to keep an eye on the Ellicottville website because, “There’s always something happening in Ellicottville.”

Music and food highlight busy summer in Ellicottville

Press fi le photo by Christa NianiatusThe Taste of Ellicottville is set for Aug. 15 and 16, as visitors will sample various items from village restaurants.


By Kellen Quigley

Contributing Writer

SALAMANCA — Fresh off two shows in 2014, the Cattaraugus County Living Arts Association (CCLAA) is set to hold three full-scale stage performances this sum-mer at the Ray Evans Seneca Theatre.

The fi rst production, “The Last Five Years,” is planned for early June and is the smallest show scheduled. The second show is “Avenue Q,” scheduled for mid-July with a larger cast of eight to ten people. The fi nal produc-tion, “Into the Woods,” is scheduled for performances in August and will feature the largest cast of the season with 30 or more cast members.

The shows come a year after the theater hosted “West Side Story” and “Rent” last summer.

The summer musicals are only part of a big, productive year the theater has had so far. Throughout the spring, members of the CCLAA and

local volun-teers spent several weekends cleaning up the theater, installing new tech-nology and ensuring the building was set for a full year of con-tinual use.

The 2015 season of events in the theater began with a celebra-tion of Ray Evans’ 100th birthday on Feb. 4. Attend-ees wishing to celebrate the late songwriter’s legacy came from all of Western New York and gathered in the theater’s lobby to sing songs, share memories, eat cake, drink punch and tour the historical theater.

The Seneca Salamanca

Chamber of Commerce hosted movie weekends at the theater, although those will be on hiatus during the summer months due to preparation for stage per-formances.

The Ellicottville Central School’s drama club also used the the-ater in the spring. The school put on a pro-

duction of “Cats” in April, with a positive response from locals and substantial success. The theater also held some other special events, includ-ing a tribute to The Beatles on April 26 and a paranormal in-vestigation weekend in May.

However, early in May

the CCLAA became the only occupants of the theater as rehearsals for all the shows began and will continue for the rest of the summer.

Years of renovations and installing new equipment hope to continue with raising enough money to buy new curtains for the stage and paint the fl oors of the build-ing, according to CCLAA president Linda Freaney.

“We’re always looking for volunteers to help construct the sets and keep up the con-ditions,” said Freaney. “Right now we need help painting the fl oors, but that will have to wait to not interfere with

the summer productions.”The revival of continuous

use of the theater has sparked a bright period in the the-ater’s long history. Originally opening in 1942 as Schine’s Seneca Theatre, the building hosted graduations, bingo games and other community events throughout the ‘50s.

Since its heyday, the theater experienced many diffi culties for decades, most notably the severe damage from the Flood of 1972. Since the fl ood, the theater has gone through several major renova-tions, the biggest renovation occurring before its reopening in 1989.

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Three performances planned for Ray Evans Seneca Theatre

SALAMANCA — The Seneca-Iroquois National Mu-seum, located on the Broad Street Extension in Salaman-ca’s west end, enters the 2015 summer season celebrating nearly 40 years of service.

Visitors have been impressed with the reconfi gured in-terior and the more spacious Central Gallery, which were part of a major renovation in early 2012.

Among the museum’s permanent exhibits:■ “This Is Where We Walked” in the West Gallery

— This exhibit provides information on how the United State took land from the Nation to create the Kinzua Dam in the 1960s. When the federal government approved the construction of this dam, it broke one of its oldest treaties, the Canandaigua Treaty of 1794. Here, you will catch of glimpse of the people who lost their homes, land, sense of community and lifestyle. See how the Seneca Nation of Indians fought hard to stop the construction, and learn what community members did to survive the devastation;

■ “Log Cabin Room” — By the mid-1700s, many in the Nation were no longer living in ganöhse:s, but in log cabins (degëöda:dö) that were similar to the ones the British military or American settlers in New York and Pennsylvania colonies used. Here, you will see how the Onöndowa’ga:’ adapted this type of living without losing their traditional values;

■ “Longhouse Room” — Today the Nation is still called People of the Longhouse. Their partially recon-structed ganöhse:s introduces you to what it was like to live in that type of home.

The Seneca-Iroquois National Museum is located at 814 Broad St. in Salamanca. For admission rates, oper-ating hours or to schedule individual, family or group tours call the museum at (716) 945-1760. Check out the museum’s Facebook page and website at www.senecamu-seum.org.

Seneca history presented at Seneca-Iroquois Nat’l Museum


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By Kellen Quigley

Contributing Writer

SALAMANCA — The Salamanca Area Historical Society Museum houses artifacts from over 100 years of area history, and sev-eral new exhibits are on display this summer.

In the main lobby, a new case has dozens children’s toys on display, some dating back to the 1940s. On the second fl oor, a collection of black and white photographs hangs over a fi replace mantle. All the pictures are related to each other and have a fascinating story behind them.

The museum’s 2015 speaker series began May 18 with a presentation by John Samp-son and Daniel Williams on Vietnam. On June 22, Walter Orlowski of Scio will give a presentation on his parents’ experience during the Holocaust. The Southern Tier Paranormal Research Team will discuss what they do and their experiences at the Dudley and the Seneca Theatre on Aug. 18.

The speaker series takes place at 6:30 p.m. at the museum on Main Street in Salamanca and are free and open to the public.

The museum is also hoping to host an an-niversary celebration this summer to celebrate both 20 years of the historical society and 10 years in its current location.

Although there have been many changes

in the last year, much of the displays and their contents remain the same.

In honor of the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, the military section has everything from uniforms to personal para-phernalia from several American wars. As the home of a native Seneca tribe, the section of Native American artifacts is a unique look at the area’s history from centuries before the founding of the city.

For many years, the old school room that includes desks, books, memorabilia and clothing from the several closed area schools has been one of the museum’s most popular exhibits.

To keep the memory of the building’s old function as a bank alive, the museum gift shop is located in the bank safe in the lobby and has many modern gifts, souvenirs and mementos that celebrate the history of the Salamanca area.

Also for sale in the museum are the Alle-gany Ox Bow books and fl ag buntings similar to the ones hanging in the museum’s front windows.

The historical museum is located at 125 Main St. and open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 a.m., or by ap-pointment by calling (716) 945-2946. Admis-sion is free; however, donations are appreci-ated.

Salamanca Historical Society presents exhibits and guest speakers

Press photo by Kellen QuigleyA collection of photos hang over a fi re place mantle in one of the several exhibits at the Salamanca Historical Society Museum, located on Main Street in downtown Salamanca.

Museum is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays



City Reporter

SALAMANCA — The Sal-amanca Rail Museum will be open in full swing this summer with a mind toward attracting a different visitor base.

The museum still holds an impressive collection of artifacts from Salamanca’s signifi cant history with the railroad system.

“There isn’t a family in town almost that doesn’t have a former ‘railer’ in their fam-ily,” said Stan Carlson, lead volunteer for the museum. “Between the two major railroad yards there were up to 5,000 railroaders in this town at one time — that’s about the population of the city now.”

The building on Main Street, which now houses the city’s railroad memorabilia, was once a passenger station built in 1912 for the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh Rail-way, with the former freight house standing across the way.

Although the function of the rail station has changed

through the years, museum volunteers continue to strive to fi nd attractions that catch the eye of potential visitors.

“Years ago we had train-ing excursions coming in so

there was a different form of popularity to this museum,” said Carlson. “Also a lot of the old-timers around here loaned us these wonderful antiques and artifacts and everything.

“When you get school groups in here they can only look at a railroad lantern for so long — they have short at-tention spans. Something like this,” he said, gesturing to the large model train display in the center of the museum fl oor, “has become a big thing. Not just with the kids, the grandpas come in with grandkids, moms bringing in family, it’s become the big attraction.”

The museum has added several other smaller model train displays, following the success of the main larger one, which was donated to the mu-seum from a local family and estimated to be worth roughly $20,000.

“The guys (who volunteer) are so engulfed with these model train projects I think they’re here to stay, but the children love them, too. At Christmastime they were the busiest things. It’s an addicting hobby,” said Carlson.

One of the model trains even has a camera attached to the end so visitors can see the view from a television monitor as it rounds a turn.

A big draw for the mu-seum is that they are Regents certifi ed, making it a state-approved educational opportu-nity for school-age children.

“We’re one of the few Regents certifi ed locations in this part of the county,” said Carlson.

Admission to the museum is free, although donations are appreciated. The museum is wheelchair accessible and guided tours for groups are available by prior arrangement.

As of June 1, the museum is open Tuesday through Satur-day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m.

Press fi le photo by Christa NianiatusA model train landscape is one of the favorite exhibits on display at the Salamanca Rail Museum. The museum, once a train depot for the Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway, is located on Main Street in Salamanca.

Salamanca Rail Museum offers glimpse into city’s history on the tracks


By Rich Place

Managing Editor

The Friends of Allegany State Park, a volunteer group dedicated to work in Allegany State Park, was awarded a $1,734 grant this year by a statewide advocacy group.

Parks and Trails New York (PTNY) announced the organization was one of seven groups statewide to receive funding totaling almost $16,000.

For Friends of Allegany State Park, that money has been used for a website, bro-chures, banners and business cards to increase membership, awareness and fundraising.

Its original online presence was handled solely through a Facebook page, now more than 2,400 members strong. The Facebook page was cre-ated in late 2012 and has been the channel through which the group spreads the word about volunteer workdays it hosts at Allegany State Park, and other park-friendly events.

The group was offi cially incorporated in 2014 and has donated approximately 1,600 man hours of work during its various workdays. Members and volunteers meet the fi rst Saturday of the month from May to October to work on

various projects.Friends of Allegany State

Park formed a board of eight members in December of 2013 and has become an offi cially designated (501c3) not-for-profi t group. It is now an offi cially chartered Friends group for Allegany State Park and New York State.

The Friends group will not only continue its traditional volunteer labor but will also focus on obtaining additional grants to help New York State’s largest park.

This year, the Friends co-sponsored “I Love My Park Day” on May 2. Through cooperative social media mar-keting and press releases, the annual spring event garnered 160 registrants, almost twice the amount of any other event of its kind in the park.

The Friends also invite the public to help with work on Saturdays and in their co-sponsorship of National Public Lands Day Saturday, Sept. 26.

For information and work dates for the Friends of Al-legany State Park, please visit and “like” its Facebook page at facebook.com/Friend-sOfAlleganyStatePark. For additional information or to join, please visit their new website at www.friendsofall-egany.com.

Friends of Allegany State Park helping keep park beautiful




By Paul Crawford

Special to The Press

Did you know Science Lake was once called Quaker Lake? Did you know it was often referred to as Mirror Lake? Anyone who visits Science Lake on a calm day would know why.

Science Lake was built in 1926. It became the new location for the “School in the Forest” after the Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences, better known as the Buffalo Museum of Science, ran a summer camp for school-aged children in the park from 1921 until 1927.

The Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences partnered with Allegany State Park and the New York State Museum to open the new fi eld school of natural history.

After 1937, the University of Buffalo became the aca-demic partner with the park, replacing the State Museum. College credits were granted for courses completed at this Allegany camp.

Buffalo architect Harry F. Hudson designed the new campus that started on the banks of Science Lake and continued back from it. There were a total of 47 structures that accom-

modated up to 50 students. Buildings included an assembly room, laboratories, a library, museum, dining room and living quarters for the students.

The school was closed in 1940 but was still used by Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups up until the early 1950s. It was then demolished due to its deteriorating condition. Remains can still be found at the site including masonry and stone piers and chimneys.

The newer fi shing deck was built on top of the original diving platform for the lake. One can still see the ladder re-mains to the platform that was built over the original concrete structure.

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LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Depart-ment of Economic Development, Planning & Tourism has released the Enchanted Mountains of NY app.

The free app lists family-friendly attractions, events, points of interest and places to eat, shop and stay. It also lists addresses, phone numbers, websites and of-fers driving directions.

Those wishing to install the Enchanted Mountains of NY app on Android or iOS devices can download it at EnchantedMountains.com/App and review it. For the fi rst time opening the app, offi cials recommend closing it and reopening it to be sure that it loads con-tent, as they have found that the app doesn’t fully load the fi rst time it is opened.

Local tourism-related organizations may receive a free listing, and existing business may update their information and photos by contacting the tourism of-fi ce at [email protected] or by phone at (800) 331-0543.

County releases iPhone, Android tourism app


(Editor’s Note: The follow-ing story, written by Judy We-ber, was published in the 13th Allegany State Park Vacation Guide, printed in 1965.)

Most residents of the Sala-manca area give little thought to the names of the towns and villages with which they are so familiar.

Unknown to them are the many interesting and often amusing stories behind the naming of the various places in this upstate locality.

Salamanca, for instance, is one of the few cities in this part of the state with a name of Spanish origin. In 1862, it was named in honor of a Spanish nobleman, Don Jose Salaman-ca y Mayol, who helped estab-lish the community by invest-ing in the Atlantic and Great Western Railroad, now part of the Erie-Lackawanna.

Before Salamanca received its present name, it was called Hemlock, since what is now its business section was covered by hemlock swamp. The west-ern part of the city was named Bucktooth, after an Indian

who lived west of the present city line and who took part in the War of 1812. The Indian himself had come to be called Bucktooth because of the large mastodon tooth he always car-ried with him. Bucktooth Run bears his name to this day.

Olean, the larger of the two Cattaraugus County cities, de-rives its name from the Latin word for oil, “oleum.” Olean was christened in 1804 by Adam Hoops, one of its origi-nal settlers, who had taken note of the oil springs in that area. After Drake’s oil strike at Ti-tusville, Pa., in 1859, these pe-troleum resources began to be exploited, and Olean became a leading storage and refi ning center. Now well past its hey-day as an oil city, however, Olean has replaced its refi ner-ies with other industries.

Onoville, just north of the Pennsylvania state line, was originally called Jugville, after the whiskey containers carried by loggers in that area. About 1859, when the government decided to establish a post of-fi ce there, the settlers held a town meeting to select an of-

fi cial name with fewer undesir-able connotations. But to any suggestion made by one set-tler, there came from another the objection, “Oh no, not that …” Finally, someone quipped, “We should call this place ‘Oh-no-ville’,” and Onoville it be-came. Its post offi ce was closed in 1964 because of the Kinzua Dam.

Chautauqua, name of the large lake in the southwestern corner of the state, and of the county in which the lake is lo-cated, is an Indian word whose original meaning is in dispute. Some say it means “bag tied in the middle,” a description of the lake’s hourglass shape. Others give different interpre-tations, including “place where the fi sh was taken out” — since the lake is well known for the muskellunge it yields to fi sh-ermen every year. However, no one knows for certain what “Chautauqua” means, since the name is not of Seneca origin, but was given to the lake by Indians of the Erie nation, all of whom disappeared or were killed by other Indians before white settlers came to the area.

Thus the correct translation of “Chautauqua” is a matter of speculation.

Kinzua, site of the contro-versial new dam in Pennsylva-nia, was named by the Senecas. The correct pronunciation, ac-cording to them, is “Kin-zu-ah,” not the commonly heard “Kin-zoo.” The “Kinzu-” part derives from a Seneca word sig-nifying “fi sh” and the “ah” is a suffi x meaning “penetrated” or “speared.” The whole expres-sion therefore means “fi sh on a spear.” There may once have been spear-fi shing by the Indi-ans at Kinzua, or possibly an old-fashioned fi sh weathervane atop a house in the vicinity was the original “fi sh on a spear” for which Kinzua was named.

The sources from which some other familiar place names are derived are listed below:

Allegany — Seneca for “beautiful waters.”

Bay State — named for the Bay State Lumber Co. which bought timber land and put up one of the fi rst sawmills in the town of Red House.

Bova — named for a French Canadian family who lived there many years. Bova is the Americanized spelling of “Beauvais.” It is properly pro-nounced “Bo-VAY.”

Cattaraugus — Seneca for “evil-smelling banks.” What the Indians smelled was natural gas seeping from the banks of the Cattaraugus Creek.

Coldspring — this name was fi rst applied to Coldspring Creek, which empties into the Allegheny River near the new river bridge now under con-struction. The stream’s pure, cold water suggested the name, which was later applied to the town.

Conewango — Seneca, meaning “below the rapids.” The Conewango Creek me-anders for many miles before joining the Allegheny River be-low the rapids north of Warren, Pa. Warren itself was originally called Conewango, and there is

a town of the same name below some fast water on the Susque-hanna River.

Crick’s Run — named for the Crick family, who were ear-ly settlers of the area. Survey-ors thought that “Crick” was a mispronunciation of “creek,” and consequently the stream is erroneously labeled “Creek’s Run” on many maps.

Gowanda — Seneca, mean-ing “place among the hills.”

Meeting House Run — named for an early church built there by the Indians. A few timbers of the church may be found where the old building once stood.

Quaker Run — named af-ter the Quakers who came to Oldtown in 1798, and in 1804 moved to what is now the val-ley of Quaker Run. The Quak-ers bought this land from the Holland Land Co. in 1806. The deed for the purchase was the fi rst contract for land in Catta-raugus County.

Randolph — It is believed that many settlers from Ran-dolph, Vt., migrated to this community and named it after their hometown.

Red House — originally the name was applied to Red House Creek, at the mouth of which was located a house painted red and built to accom-modate raftsmen on the Allegh-eny. After the area was settled, the name came to designate the town of Red House. The pro-prietor of the original house is now unknown.

Shongo — a common Indi-an surname. Several members of the Shongo family settled in the area soon after the estab-lishment of the reservation in 1798.

Steamburg — derives its name from the number of steam works and mills at one time located there.

Tunesassa — the Seneca name for the stream renamed Quaker Run, it means “little pebbles,” probably referring to the stream’s stony bottom.

Amusing stories lie behind names of many familiar places


By Kellen Quigley

Contributing Writer

SALAMANCA — The Southern Tier Farmer’s Mar-ket has opened its Salamanca location for the season.

After another long and harsh winter in Western New York, the planting and grow-ing for local produce had a late start.

“We’re a little behind in the planting,” said Phyllis Couture, head of the farmer’s market and co-owner of Fox Valley Greenhouse. “The fi rst part of the season was short, but good. We’ll absolutely be ready with an adequate amount by June.”

This summer, patrons of the farmer’s market in Salamanca can expect let-tuce, spinaches, green beans, peas and other greens as well as tomatoes and corn. Although not as many local growers have fruits, the Fox Valley Greenhouse will bring strawberries and blueberries. Some growers from neigh-boring counties will have peaches, pears and grapes among other fruits later this summer.

As for the participants, Couture said many of the usual vendors will return for

this season. Some new ven-dors will also have some new goodies for sale, making a total of 12 vendors expected for the Salamanca market.

“These markets are good because it gives shoppers a chance to talk to the grower directly,” said Couture. “There’s also the knowledge that the fruits and vegetables were picked fresh within the last day or two. Sometimes they’re picked fresh that morning.”

They also make access to their products easy by ac-cepting a variety of payment methods.

Continuing from last year, Couture said they will be accepting SNAP electronic benefi ts, WIC checks, the farmer’s market nutrition check, cash and MasterCard and Visa cards, credit or debit.

To make each week’s market unique, the vendors will continue having a recipe of the week, but many of the traditions from past years will remain the same.

“It’s going to be the same good times we’ve always had,” Couture said.

For updates on the farmer’s market this summer, there are several online sites

to check out, including www.freshlocalwny.org, www.twintiersmarketconnection.com and the Southern Tier Farmer’s Market Facebook page.

The market opened May 19 with vendors providing maple syrup, baked goods, jewelry and more. Additional products will be available with fresh produce as the season goes on.

The market is open Tues-days from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. until October in Jefferson Street Park in Salamanca.

Press fi le photo by Rich PlaceThe Southern Tier Farmer’s Market will be available at Jefferson Street Park in Salamanca on Tuesdays throughout the summer.

Farmer’s Market in Salamanca each week


2015 ELKDALE COUNTRY CLUBTOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

■ June 7 — Elkdale Open■ June 14 — MGA Gross & Net

Skins■ June 21 — MCA Father Son Best

Ball■ June 29 — Penn York Junior

Golf■ July 1 — Dr. Green Lawn Cus-

tom Turf Scramble■ July 8 — Ole Hickory Tavern

Tournament■ July 9 — Ladies Combo Day■ July 12 — MCA Two Man Best

Ball Full Handicap■ July 12 — WNYPGA Jr. Tour

■ July 15 — Bob Reynolds Memo-rial

■ July 29 — Clinton Restaurant Open

■ Aug. 2 — MCA Two Man Scramble

■ Aug. 10 — Salamanca Rotary Golf Tournament

■ Aug. 14 — Northeast Sportsman Golf Outing

■ Aug. 17 — Ladies Senior Tour■ Aug. 19 — Elkdale Two-Man

Best Ball■ Aug. 22-23 — Club Champion-

ships■ Aug. 24 — Monday League

Scramble■ Aug. 26 — Seniors Champion-

ship■ Sept. 12 — Guys & Dolls■ Sept. 14 — MGA Fall Scramble

& Picnic

Elkdale Country Club blends modern with historic

Par: 72, Yardage: 6,132Greens fee: Weekday, 9 holes $18, 18 holes $33; weekends, 9 holes $22, 18 holes $43Rental fees: pull cart $3; golf cart, 9 holes $9, 19 holes $16; club rental: $9

7871 Stone Chimney RoadSalamanca, NY 14779

(716) 945-5553

Press photo by Sam Wilson


2015 HOLIDAY VALLEYDOUBLE BLACK DIAMOND

GOLF COURSETOURNAMENT SCHEDULE■ May 26 — McDonald’s Senior

Tour■ May 29 — Ross A. Peters Memo-

rial Fund■ June 4 — Buffalo Hospital Sup-

ply■ June 5 — Boys and Girls Club■ June 9 — Wells Fargo■ June 11-13 — Italian-American

Charity■ June 18 — Investor’s Group

(Ken Hendriks)■ June 22-23 — National Fuel (9

Holes)■ June 25 — Gin Mill■ June 29 — Pro Am Memorial

Library■ July 15 — Eddie Szpaicher

Memorial■ July 23 — NOCO■ July 29 — Madigan’s Outing■ July 31 — I-Evolve■ July 31 — Dirito/Benish ‘Gotta

Go’■ Aug. 3 — Snowbirds and Friends■ Aug. 13 — Great Southern Wood

Preserving■ Aug. 15 — Hejna Group■ Aug. 15-16 — Muppy-Cuppy

Tournament■ Aug. 17 — St. Bonaventure■ Sept. 10 — Ellicottville Chamber■ Sept. 15 — Olean Wholesale■ Sept. 21 — Seneca Allegany

Casino■ Oct. 25 — Rotary International

Holiday Valley open for its ‘other’ season — summer

65557 Holiday Valley RoadEllicottville, NY 14731

(716)699-2345, ext. 4411

Press photo by Sam WilsonSki lifts overlook the golf links at Holiday Valley as the weather warms on Double Black Dia-mond Golf Course.

Bob Byledbal, a park con-cessionaire for many years, in his own words about memories at the park:

As I left Transfi guration Church on a cold March morn-ing in 1951, there was a big black 1950 Buick waiting for me at the curb. Inside was my father and the driver, Matt Jason. We were heading to a place I had never been before: Allegany State Park.

Seems that Matt and my dad were going to check out some concessions and see if they were worth bidding on for a contract with the state to operate them for three years.

A bid was placed and Matt and my Dad plus another partner Melvin Rujay won the bid, beating out the Zabroski brothers on the Red House side and Dick Richter on The Quaker side.

My fi rst job was counter man at the Red House Pavilion and, after the Quaker Store opened, my summer job at 12 years old was to make sure all the shelves were stocked and I ran the gas station and ice house. My pay was $5/week. After three years of lifting 150 pounds of ice fi ve hours a day, I gained 40 pounds of muscle. Nobody ever beat me in arm wrestling in high school!

Nobody could have had a better life 12 to 14 years of age: tandem bike rides to Randolph

with Louie Klemann, beer parties, dances, new girls every week!

After three years, the three partners parted company and Matt Jason and Mel Rujay ran the con-cessions from 1954 to 1957. Dad and I outbid them in 1958 and we partnered up under the name Park Concessions Inc. I took Red House, Dad the Quaker side. After a few years I took over more and more of the business. By 1971, I ran both sides as my dad retired.

In the fi rst year of operation in 1959 I re-placed square dancing with rock ‘n’ roll music and in 1960 I took over the Quaker Dance Hall, changing that to rock music. The last square dance was held in August of that year.

A new snack bar was built in 1961 at the Red House Dance Hall. I consulted in the design and layout of the new Red House store in ‘67; it opened May 1968. The mid-70s saw the introduction of beer at the stores and the dances ended about the same time. In 1969, I took over the Quaker Lake snack bar.

Over the 20 years I ran the concessions I employed over 250 high school and col-lege kids. I still keep in touch with many of them on Facebook. They now are petroleum engineers, college professors, business owners, teachers and other success stories.

I wouldn’t change a thing about all the years I worked at Allegany — not a thing. It was a dream life for a guy in his teens and 20s.


You’ll see some friendly faces at Allegany State ParkMeet Larry

and Lyn Beahan, who are shown in this photo with Larry’s most recent Allegany State Park books that are available at various stores and gift shops in Allegany, from Larry himself or on Amazon.com.

Larry’s been coming to ASP since 1934, after

his mother frequented the park with her Ukulele Club and his father, born in the Adirondack region, came to love the park when moving to this region. The family (Larry’s parents and sister) had many good times camping at the park, and fre-quented Ryan Trail on the Red House side.

In 1937 to ‘38, Larry was a camper at Camp 12, a German youth camp known as Turnverine, named after a German sports enthusiast that started a YMCA-type movement in Germany. Larry came here with his Boy Scout troop in 1948 and 1949, skiing the hills at Bova and cross-country skiing the North Country Trail. In 1953, he and his wife spent their honeymoon as counselors at Camp 12 which was then Camp Arrowhead, a camp for Jewish youth. They and their three boys spent four years in Japan in the U.S. Air Force from 1959 to ‘63.

From the 1980s on, as a member of both the Adirondack Mountain Club and the Sierra Club, Larry has been a vocal advocate for the protection of Allegany State Park.

In 2003, Larry wrote his fi rst of three books on Allegany called “Allegany Hellbender Tales,” available at the various camp stores and gift shops throughout the park. Other books he’s written include “My Grampa’s Woods” (2000), “North Country” (2003) and “Adirondack Pulp Fiction” (2007). His latest work, a two volume set, is called “Inside Allegany.”


Mercedes Holiday worked in the park from 1944 and retired in 2006.

She was a fi xture at the Quaker Museum for many years.

During her time in the park, she lived upstairs in the Red House Administration Building part of the time and cooked in the winter at the park restaurant when Charlie Dach was the concessionaire at the park at Dach’s Red House Inn.

Currently living in Napoli, Mercedes she used to live where the Allegheny Reservoir is today, having to leave her home in 1965 for the fl ooding of the reservoir.

This is Paul T. Lewis (left) and Bob Schmid, co-authors of “Legends and Lore of Allegany State Park.”

Paul and Bob have done a tremendous amount of research on the history of the park and compiled it in this book, available at the Allegany State Park general stores and gift shops.

Their research can even be seen in the Allegany State Park Historical Museum on ASP Route 3 on the Quaker side of the park — check it out this summer!

Bob was one of the founders of the Allegany State Park Histori-cal Society where he is currently on the board of directors. Stop by a meeting and meet him sometime!

Grace Christy, a park naturalist, worked at ASP almost 31 years from July 1978 to June 2009.

The fi rst 10 years she worked sum-mers, then summer and fall, then spring, sum-mer and fall.

Summers were camping season and spring and fall were schools and civic groups. The only job Grace had was with the nature interpretive program. Her duties changed over the years with different bosses — fi ve in all!

She liked most of the people who came to the programs, but her fondest memories are of good times with the staff she worked with. There were over 100 summer seasonal staff members who worked for her over the years, most being college students. Most of those students went into teach-ing or on to professional resource management and environmental jobs.

If you visit McIntosh Trail on the Red House side of the park, you will fi nd one of the park naturalist cabins named in her honor: “Gracie’s Place.”

You’ll see some friendly faces at Allegany State Park

Information compiled by Paul Crawford/Special to The Press



City Reporter

ELLICOTTVILLE — It may not be ski season, but Holiday Valley is worth the trek year-round with outdoor fun like Sky High Adventure Park.

This will be the park’s fi fth year of operation and the third since the addition of the Climb-ing Forest.

“The Climbing Forest has gone over really well,” said Jane Eshbaugh, public relations director for Holiday Valley. “It’s like a climbing wall only it’s 3D. There are fl at planes and climbing holds attached to the trees. There are some very easy trees and others are much more diffi cult.”

Each climber is fi tted with a harness that is clipped into an Auto Belay system. Individual rates for the Climbing Forest are $17 for an hour, and $5 for each additional hour. Group discounts are available.

The Climbing Forest is open weekends starting May 8, daily starting June 19 and again weekends from Sept. 11 through Nov. 1, weather permitting.

Sky High also includes the Aerial Park and Mountain Coaster, for those looking for a little more speed.

The largest in New York State, the Aerial Park is comprised of platforms and “bridges” with each course containing at least two zip

lines. The 14 courses vary in diffi culty, including a new black diamond trail — the sec-ond most diffi cult level — just added this year.

“You can challenge yourself as much as you want,” said Eshbaugh. “You can always get better, so people keep returning and challenging themselves to go faster, smoother. Another thing people really like is you can do the course by yourself, or when you have people to-gether it’s a really cooperative experience giving each other hints, especially for families, but also for corporate group retreats.”

Reservations are required on weekends and suggested for weekdays by calling (716) 699-4444. A single pass is $49 per person, with group discounts available.

If that isn’t fast enough, visitors can also try the Moun-tain Coaster, a roller coaster where one or two riders ride their “car” down the rails and can adjust their speed to their preference.

The Aerial Park will operate the same hours as the Climb-ing Forest and the Mountain Coaster will be open May 22 to Nov. 1.

There are both age and weight requirements for both the Sky High Adventure Park and Mountain Coaster. For ad-ditional information, call (716) 699-4444 or visit holidayvalley.com.

Photo courtesy Holiday Valley

Go ‘Sky High’ in Holiday Valley’s climbing forest


By Rich Place

Managing Editor

SALAMANCA — The Seneca Na-tion and city invite visitors to Veterans Memorial Park on Broad Street from July 17 to 19 to celebrate Seneca and Native American culture through the Nation’s Pow Wow.

This year’s event will sport the name Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Pow Wow. Curry, who died in 2010, served two tours of duty during the Korean War and also served in the Vietnam war, according to his obituary.

A member of the Seneca Nation’s Snipe Clan, Curry was born on the Cattaraugus Territory before moving to Buffalo and eventually enlisting in the U.S. Navy. He also served as ship superintendent at the Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park for many years.

He was a key leader in the establish-ment in 2005 of the Seneca Nation’s Veterans Memorial in Niagara Falls.

The Pow Wow annually brings thou-sands of visitors to Salamanca for a

weekend of colorful dance competitions and music. Various vendors featuring Native American arts and crafts are also available.

Last year, the Pow Wow was named one of the 10 best pow wows in the country in an article that appeared in USA Today.

New this year, there will be a motor-cycle run, called the Inaugural Seneca Redrum Hellbender Run, held in conjunc-tion with the pow wow on Saturday, July 18. Registration begins at 7 p.m. with kickstands up at 9 a.m. The 100-mile ride leaves from the pow wow grounds.

The highlights of the pow wow, the grand entries, take place at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 17; noon on Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20.

Admission is $10 for adults. Admission for students 5 to 7 and seniors ages 60+ is free. There is also free admission for veterans and military (must show ID) and children 4 and younger. Admission is free on Friday night.

For additional information, visit sen-ecapowwow.org.

Annual pow wow scheduled for July 17 to 19 in Salamanca

Press fi le photo by Rich Place



SALAMANCA — Summer nights in Western New York prom-ise to be a little hotter and the stars even brighter, thanks to the Sum-mer Rush entertainment lineup announced by Seneca Resorts & Casinos.

A slate of outstanding August concerts is headlined by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Joan Jett and the Blackhearts at Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino at 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14.

Other August performances include the sensational country

music duo Montgomery Gentry at Seneca Al-legany Resort & Casino on Friday, Aug. 28. Tickets for

all August shows are on sale now. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, powered by a potent mix

of hard rock, glam, punk, metal and garage rock, came onto the music scene with their Number One hit “I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll” in 1982. With three Top 20 albums and a string of mem-orable songs, the band became one of the fl ag-bearers for rock music in the 1980s and ’90s, and have shared the stage with some of rock music’s grandest names, including The Who, Aerosmith, The Police and Queen, among others. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts earned their place among the music elite when they were selected for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame earlier this year.

The August concerts join an already jam-packed summer entertainment lineup at Seneca Resorts & Casinos, including performances by Ron White May 30, Barenaked Ladies with special guests Violent Femmes and Colin Hay June 21, and Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo July 3 at Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino.

Tickets for all shows and events are available at select Seneca Resort & Casino retail outlets, Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster locations or by phone at 800-745-3000.

Casino turning up the heat with summer lineup

Seneca Allegany Casino Lineup

May 30, 7 p.m.Ron White, $30

June 6, 7 p.m.Dwight Yoakam, $35

June 19, 7 p.m.Terry Fator, $30

June 21, 5:30 p.m.

Barenaked Ladies w/special guests Violent Femmes and

Colin Hay, $25

July 3, 7 p.m.Pat Benatar & Neil Geraldo,

$20

July 25, 7 p.m.Grand Funk Railroad, $20

Aug. 14, 8 p.m.Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, $25

Aug. 28, 7 p.m.

Montgomery Gentry, $25

LITTLE VALLEY — The Cattaraugus County Fair has announced Trace Adkins will be a headlining act this summer when the country musician performs Thursday, Aug. 6.

Tickets for the show are on sale now and are $28 for grandstanding seats, $30 for bleachers and $35 for track seating. Ticket prices do not include gate admission.

Since making his debut in 1995, Adkins has become one of the most successful musicians in the industry. He has released eight studio albums and two greatest hit

compilations and has charted more than 20 singles on the Billboard country music charts.

His most recognizable hits include “You’re Gonna Miss This,” “Ladies Love Coun-try Boys” and the crossover hit, “Honky Tonk Badonka-donk.”

Off the stage, Adkins has served as a panelist on game shows such as “Pyramid” and “Hollywood Squares” and is a spokesman for the Wounded Warrior Program, the American Red Cross and has performed seven USO

Tours, according to his website.

The Cattarau-gus County Fair is scheduled for Aug.

3 to 9 at the fairgrounds in Little

Valley. For additional infor-

mation or to order tickets, call

(716) 938-9146.

Adkins to headline Aug. 6 concert at the Cattaraugus Co. Fair

Ellicottville Rodeo is July 2-5

One of the largest in the northeast, the Ellicottville Championship Rodeo re-turns this year July 2 to 5 on Sommerville Valley Road. Thursday through Saturday gates open at 5 p.m. with events starting at 7 p.m., and a fi reworks show afterward. Sunday gates open at noon with events starting at 2 p.m.

For additional information, visit ellicottvillerodeo.com.

CENTRAL LANES BOWLING & CRIST RESTAURANT

Plenty of lanes for bowl-ing, pool tables, great music and snacks and drinks for ev-eryone.

191 Central Ave.(716) 945-4500

CLINTON BAR & RESTAURANT

Juicy burgers, crispy chick-en wings, great pizza and a va-riety of drinks.

200 Clinton St.(716) 945-0579

CLOUD & COMPANY

A variety of food includ-ing pizza, subs, tacos, salads and ice creams. Also provides propane, tobacco products and beer.

636 Wildwood Ave.(716) 945-1234

CORNER DELI

A cozy deli located in Sala-manca’s east end and serv-ing a variety of sandwiches, drinks, soups, salads and baked goods. Everything’s homemade!

53 Linden St.(716) 265-2010

GOOBER’S MAIN STREET GRILLE & CAFE

Try delicious homemade soups, dinners and more. Lo-cated in Salamanca Mall An-tiques downtown.

100 Main St.(716) 945-0500

GREAT WALL Chinese food for dining in

or carrying out. Features daily specials, a lunch buffet and more.

81 Main St.(716) 945-4351

LANGWORTHY’S RESTAURANT

Step back into the great, old-fashioned days of din-ers and soda bars. Homestyle meals and homemade pies.

6661 Route 417Kill Buck

(716) 945-9864

MYERS STEAKHOUSE & INN

A unique and historic desti-nation with a tradition of good food in a cozy and comfy at-mosphere.

460 Wildwood Ave.(716) 945-3153

NAPOLI PIZZA

Offers eat-in or delivery for a full range of pizzas, subs, wraps, dinners and appetizers.

219 Broad St.(716) 945-1000

OLE HICKORY TAVERN

A little bit of Ireland on Salamanca’s east side. Enjoy a pint of Guinness and a meal with Irish fare.

56 Hickory St.(716) 945-4544

THE PYRAMID INN

Local truck stop features a Sunday breakfast buffet, Fri-day night fi sh fry and a choice of beverages.

Route 417 at Hardscrabble RoadKill Buck

(716) 945-4722

PLAZA RESTAURANT

Where locals hang out for good, down-home cooking. Open for breakfast and lunch.

689 Broad St.(716) 945-9859

SENECA ALLEGANY CASINO & HOTEL

Featuring the Western Door Steakhouse, the Fire Lounge Pub and Cocktail Bar, Thunder Mountain Buffet and Seneca Cafe.

777 Seneca Allegany Blvd.(877) 553-9500

SEVEN DRAGON BUFFET CHINESE RESTAURANT

Dine in or take out with a delicious choice of Chinese food. Special lunch, dinner and Sunday buffet deals.

183 Center St.(716) 945-7777

TONY’SGrab a hot dog, burger or

milkshake at Salamanca’s be-loved hot dog stand.

525 Broad St.(716) 945-8796


Grab a bite to eat in Salamanca



■ May 22 to 25, Little Val-ley Rider’s Annual Memorial Day Trailride, Little Valley Horse Park. Rides Saturday and Sunday, camping avail-able.

■ May 22 to 24, Carving at the Seneca Allegany Casino. Chainsaw artist demos and auction. Free admission.

■ May 24, 6:30 p.m., Rac-ing at Little Valley Speedway, Cattaraugus County Fair-grounds, $14 for adults, 12 and under free. Visit www.lit-tlevalleyspeedway.com.

■ May 25, 7 a.m., Gowanda Harley’s Ride to Remember, Gowanda Harley-Davidson, 2535 Gowanda Zoar Road. Call (716) 532-4584.

■ May 29, 10 a.m., 57th Annual Allegany Nature Pil-grimage, Camp Allegany, Al-legany State Park. For a list of speakers, registration or more information, visit www.alleg-anynaturepilgrimage.com.

■ May 29 to 30, Bradner Bash, Bradner Stadium, Ole-an. Music, vendors, food and prizes. Admission $3, free for 16 and under if accompanied by an adult. Call (716) 372-4433.

■ May 29 to 31, Gowanda’s Hollywood Happening, three-day motorcycle event with bands, contests and vendors on Main Street.

■ May 30, 7 p.m., Ron White, Seneca Allegany Events Center, $30.

■ June 2, If Picasso Can, Good Times of Olean. Sip and paint event for beginners. Tickets at www.picassocan.com.

■ June 5 to 7, Ellicottville Cycling Weekend. Group rides and cycling demos. Admission with lodging at Holiday Valley $289, commuter rate $199. Visit www.holidayvalley.com.

■ June 6, 11 a.m., Amish and English Quilting Bee, Le-on’s Historic Church. Quilting demos, exhibits and vendors. Call (716) 296-5709.

■ June 6, 7 p.m., Dwight Yoakam, Seneca Allegany Events Center, $35.

■ June 6 to 7, Hinsdale Horseradish Festival. A vari-ety of vendors, competitions and everything horseradish. Admission $5, under 10 free. Visit www.hinsdalehorserad-ishfest.com.

■ June 11, 7 p.m., “Songs of the Railroad,” by Allen Hopkins at Cattaraugus Coun-ty Museum in Machias. Part of the Summer at the Stone House Museum Summer Se-ries. Call (716) 353-8200.

■ June 12, 7 p.m., Racing at Little Valley Speedway, Cattaraugus County Fair-grounds, $14 for adults, 12 and under free. Visit www.lit-tlevalleyspeedway.com.

■ June 12 to 14, St. Mary of the Angels Church Festival, Olean. Three-day street festi-val with vendors, food and live music. Call (716) 372-4841 or visit www.smaolean.org.

■ June 13, 11 a.m., Gowan-da Harley-Davidson Women’s Fun Run, Gowanda Harley-Davidson, 2535 Gowanda Zoard Road. Call (716) 532-4584.

■ June 18, noon, Straw-berry Festival and Health Fair, Olean General Hospital Auxil-iary. Food, free kids activities, and information booths. Call (716) 375-6119.

■ June 19, 7 p.m., Terry Fator, Seneca Allegany Events Center, $30.

■ June 20, all day, Mud-slide Obstacle Run, Holiday Valley. Call (716) 699-2345 or visit www.holidayvalley.com.

■ June 20, 10 a.m., Ran-dolph Arts & Crafts Festival, Main Street. Food vendors, handmade items and kids ac-tivities. Call (716) 358-9701 x 208 or visit www.enjoyran-dolph.com.

■ June 20, 1 p.m., “Ely Parker at Appomattox,” by Al Parker, as part of the Living History in Leon series, Leon’s United Methodist Church. Call (716) 296-5268.

■ June 21, 8 a.m., Pain in the Alleghenies, Allegany State Park. Half Iron distance triathlon. Call (716) 508-0755.

■ June 21, 5:30 p.m. Bare-naked Ladies with Violent Femmes and Colin Hay, Sen-eca Allegany Events Center, $25.

■ June 25, 7 p.m., “History of the Ontario Knife Com-pany,” by Bob Breton at Cat-taraugus County Museum in Machias. Part of the Summer at the Stone House Museum Summer Series. Call (716) 353-8200.

■ June 27 to 28, Raccoon Rally Cycling Festival Week-end, Allegany State Park. Ev-erything cycling, with road races, time trials and kids races. Visit www.heartrateup.com.

■ July 2 to 5, EllicottvilleChampionship Rodeo, Som-merville Valley Road. Riding, roping and trick events alongwith food, vendors and fi re-work displays. Call (716) 699-4839 or visit www.ellicottvil-lerodeo.com.

■ July 3 to 5, EllicottvilleSummer Music Festival, Holi-day Valley. Picnic baskets and lawn chairs welcome. Liveperformances inducing theBuffalo Philharmonic Orches-tra and fi reworks show on Sat-urday. Tickets starting at $25, 12 and under free. Visit www.ellicottvilleny.com.

■ July 3, Fireworks at Al-legany State Park, QuakerBeach. Public is invited tobring lawn chairs for an eve-ning of food, fi reworks and fun. Call (716) 354-2182.

■ July 3, 7 p.m., FreedomDaze Late Model Special andSprint Doubleheader, Little Valley Speedway. Racing fol-lowed by fi reworks. Visit lit-tlevalleyspeedway.com.

■ July 3, 7 p.m., Pat Bena-tar and Neil Geraldo, SenecaAllegany Events Center, $20.

■ July 4, 7:30 p.m., Free-dom Daze Demolition Derby at Little Valley Speedway. Fireworks immediately fol-lowing. Visit littlevalleyspeed-way.com.

■ July 4, City of Olean’s Fireworks Display, BradnerStadium in Olean. Gates openat 5:30 p.m. Music, food, en-tertainment and more. Visit oleanfi reworks.org.

■ July 9, 7 p.m., “Folk Mu-sic of Western New York,” byJim Kimball at CattaraugusCounty Museum in Machias.Part of the Summer at theStone House Museum Sum-mer Series. Call (716) 353-8200.

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■ July 10, 3 to 9 p.m., Rock the Park, Allegany State’s Park’s Red House Beach area. Music, vendors, dancing and more. Visit Allegany State Park on Facebook or call (716) 354-9101 ext. 236.

■ July 10 to 12, South Day-ton Fire Department Annual Tractor Pull, South Dayton’s Firemen’s Grounds. Engine and tractor displays all week-end. Call (716) 988-3688.

■ July 11 & 12, S.T.A.R.S. 38th Annual Rally & Airshow, Cattaraugus County/Olean Airport in Ischua. Featuring hundreds of radio-controlled aircraft. Free admission, $5 parking donation. Visit rcstars.org or call (814) 366-2497.

■ July 17 to 19, Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Pow Wow, Veterans Park in Sala-manca. Family event to cel-ebrate culture and heritage. Visit SenecaPowWow.org or call (716) 945-8558 ext. 4200.

■ July 17, 7 p.m., Mid-Summer Classic at Little Val-ley Speedway. Visit littleval-leyspeedway.com.

■ July 23, 7 p.m., “Cat-taraugus County X-Files,” by Mason Winfi eld at Cat-taraugus County Museum in Machias. Part of the Summer at the Stone House Museum Summer Series. Call (716) 353-8200.

■ July 24 & 25, Ellicott-ville Jazz and Blues Weekend 2015, downtown Ellicottville. Streets of village will be alive with performances throughout the village. Visit ellicottvil-leny.com or 1-800-349-9099.

■ July 25, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Eighth Annual Onofest, Onoville Marina at 709 W. Perimeter Road in Steamburg. Live music, vendors, exhibits and more. Visit onoville.org or call 1-800-331-0543.

■ July 25, 7 p.m., Grand Funk Railroad, Seneca Allega-ny Events Center. Tickets $20.

■ July 26, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Taste of Olean/Art in the Park 2015, JCC’s campus in Olean. Featuring food, entertainment and art show. Visit oleanNY.com or call (716) 372-4433.

■ Aug. 3 to 9, Cattaraugus County Fair, 501 Erie St. in Little Valley. Visit cattarau-guscofair.com or call (716) 938-9146.

■ Aug. 6 to 8, International Bowhunter’s Competition at Holiday Valley in Ellicottville. More than 2,000 bowhunters from 20 countries expected at the competition. Twenty-four ranges are created in woods and along ski trails at Holiday Valley. Championship round is Saturday. Call (716) 699-2345.

■ Aug. 6 to 8, “Oliver,” presented by Olean Theater Workshop. Musical based on the great classic “Oliver Twist” by Charles Dickens. Call (716) 375-1628.

■ Aug. 7, 6 to 10 p.m., Family Beach Party at Alle-gany State Park’s Red House Beach area. Free family event featuring music, vendors, food and more. Visit myartscouncil.net or call (716) 354-9101 ext. 236.

■ Aug. 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Gowanda Harley’s 2014 Kustom Kruse In, Gowanda Harley-Davidson in Gowan-da. Car and bike show. Visit gowandaharley.com or call (716) 532-4584.

■ Aug. 13, 7 p.m., “Postal History of Cattaraugus Coun-ty,” by Jack Searles at Cat-taraugus County Museum in Machias. Part of the Summer at the Stone House Museum Summer Series. Call (716) 353-8200.

■ Aug. 14 to 16, Cattarau-gus County Sportsman Ren-dezvous, Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds in Little Valley. Call (716) 557-2523.

■ Aug. 14 to 16, Salamanca Rockin’ Ribfest, Veterans Me-morial Mark in Salamanca. Featuring several “ribbers,” vendors, crafts, music and more. Visit salamancachamber.org or call (716) 945-2034.

■ Aug. 14, 8 p.m., Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Seneca Allegany Events Center, $25.

■ Aug. 15, 9 a.m., Lime-stone Volunteer Fire Depart-ment ATV Dice Run. Visit LimestoneVFD.com.

■ Aug. 15 & 16, Taste of Ellicottville 2015, downtown Ellicottville. Sample dishes from a variety of Ellicottville restaurants. Visit ellicottvilleny.com or call 1-800-349-9099.

■ Aug. 19 to 23, Rally in theValley 2015, Bradner Stadium in Olean. Several motorcycle vendors and related events. Presented by the Greater Olean Chamber of Commerce. Visit oleanNY.com or call (716) 372-4433.

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■ Aug. 23, noon to 5 p.m., Wild Wing Festival to ben-efi t Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Sanctuary. Located at the sanc-tuary at 5067 Townline Rd. in Delevan. Free guided tours of 700 birds and 65 different spe-cies. Visit gooseneckhillwa-terfowlfarm.com or call (716) 942-6835.

■ Aug. 27, 7 p.m., “History of the Dairy Industry in Cat-taraugus County,” by James McAuley at Cattaraugus County Museum in Machias. Part of the Summer at the Stone House Museum Sum-mer Series. Call (716) 353-8200.

■ Aug. 30, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Allegany State Park Trail Ride at Lonko Meadow, a 3 to 3 hour pleasure ride. No charge, but donations accepted. Call (716) 962-5462.

■ Sept. 11, Ischua Valley’s Falling Leaves Regatta, Hins-dale American Legion at 3727 Route 16 in Hinsdale. Amateur dice run regatta. Visit fallre-gatta.com or call (716) 557-8716.

■ Sept. 12, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Swine, Wine and Music Festival 2015, War Vets Park in Olean. A rib cookoff, wine-makers and brewers competi-tion and more. Visit uwcattco.org or call (716) 372-3620.

■ Sept. 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., South Dayton Fall Trac-tor Pull at the South Dayton Firemen’s Grounds. Call (716) 988-3688.

■ Sept. 18 to 20, Ellicott-ville’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Weekend, downtown Ellicottville. Car show, live music and more. Visit ellicottvilleny.com or call 1-800-349-9099.

■ Sept. 19 to Oct. 31, Pumpkinville, 4844 Sugar-town Road in Great Valley. A variety of homemade items, baked goods, six-acre corn maze, hayrides, apple cider press, pumpkin selection and more. Visit pumpkinville.com or call (716) 699-2205.

■ Sept. 19, Route 16 Ga-rage Sale and BBQ Stops. Participating communities include Knapp Creek, Olean, Hinsdale, Ischua, Franklin-ville, Machias and more for over 43 miles of garage sales. Call (716) 904-2233.

■ Sept. 19, Knapp Creek VFD ATV Dice Run. Regis-ter and ride from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the fi re department at 253 Route 16 in South Knapp Creek. Call (716) 474-5577.

■ Sept. 19, 7 p.m., WNY Super Late Model and 358 Modifi ed Doubleheader at Lit-tle Valley Speedway. Visit lit-tlevalleyspeedway.com or call (716) 938-9146.

■ Sept. 26 & 27, National Alpaca Farm Days at partici-pating farms throughout Cat-taraugus County. Open houses to learn more about alpacas. Call (716) 358-5242.

■ Sept. 26, Leon’s 2015 Down Home Days, downtown Leon. Featuring driving ob-stacle course, cowboy obstacle course and small livestock ob-stacle course. Call (716) 255-2270.

■ Sept. 26, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Bonagany in downtown Allegany. Celebrating the friendship between the village of Allegany and St. Bonaven-ture University.

■ Oct. 1, 4 to 10 p.m., A Girl’s Night — Just for the Health of It! Renee Ronger will speak at the event at the Seneca Allegany Casino, pre-sented by the Olean General Hospital. (716) 375-7445.

■ Oct. 2 to 4, Salamanca Falling Leaves Festival, Jef-ferson Street Park in Salaman-ca. Featuring vendors, a car show, live music, contests and more. Call (716) 945-3110.

■ Oct. 2 to Nov. 1 on Fri-day, Saturday and Sunday eve-nings, Nightmare Hayrides, 6319 Sommerville Valley Road in Ellicottville. Scariest hayride in Western New York. Visit nightmarehayride.com or call (716) 699-4839.

■ Oct. 10 & 11, Ellicott-ville’s Fall Festival, downtownEllicottville. The village’s old-est festival comes alive withautumn colors. Featuring craftvendors, unique foods andmore. Visit ellicottvilleny.comor call 1-800-349-9099.

■ Oct. 10 to 12, Rock City Park’s 2015 Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show, Rock City Parkin Olean. Call 1-866-404-ROCK.

■ Oct. 17, 1 p.m., Indian Foods Dinner, Seneca Alle-gany Administration Buildingin Salamanca. A unique diningexperience with pre-colonialIroquois dining on Seneca Na-tion Territory. Call (716) 474-6387.

■ Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m..,Third Annual WILMA (We In-vite Local Manufacturers andArtisans) Expo, CattaraugusCounty Fairgrounds in LittleValley. Call (716) 938-2318.

■ Oct. 24 to 31, Horror at the Hollywood. Hauntedhouse at the Hollywood The-ater in Gowanda.

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By Rich Place

Managing Editor

SALAMANCA — Four drug

overdoses, including one result-

ing in a death, were reported

in a 24-hour span beginning

Wednesday evening,

April 15, by what

Salamanca Police

are calling a batch

of “killer heroin”

circulating the city.

The Salamanca

Police Department

released a state-

ment Thursday

night informing the

public of the over-

doses from what is

believed to be a very potent de-

rivative of heroin. Three people

were saved by the use of narcan

by first responders, according

to police.

Salamanca Police Chief Troy

Westfall declined to reveal any

additional information about

the individuals, including the

gender of the deceased. He said

all four overdoses took place in

Salamanca.

“We have learned through

investigation that the suspected

‘killer heroin’ is packaged in

small white/clear wax baggies

with no markings,” he said in a

statement. “The heroin appears

to be a clearer white/granular

mix which is dif-

ferent that what we

have previously

seen. This could be

a purer, more pow-

erful drug and/or

mixed with fentanyl,

which is extremely

dangerous.”

Westfall told The

Salamanca Press

on Friday police

responded Thursday

morning to one of the over-

dosed individuals and initiated

CPR but was unsuccessful.

The other three were saved

by the use of narcan. Westfall

called the recovery of one of

the individuals who received

medical attention a “small mira-

cle” and noted he intends to put

narcan kits in patrol cars.

SALAMANCA PRESS

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City Reporter

RED HOUSE — The inaugu-

ral Polar Plunge held last week-

end raised over $8,000 — and

counting — to benefit Seneca

Strong.

On Saturday, 10 teams took

the plunge into Red House Lake,

which at official measurement

came in at a frigid 49 degrees.

All proceeds from pledges and

donations were given to Seneca

Strong, a campaign by the Seneca

f Indians to combat drug

he com-

nities.”The organization was formed

in March of last year under the

administration of former Nation

President Barry Snyder. Current

Nation President Maurice John

was in attendance at Saturday’s

event.Michael “Smitty” Smith, gen-

eral manager of WGWE, which

organized the event, said he

could not have been happier with

the turnout.

“I think it went amazing and

we could not have been more

blessed,” he said.

And anyone who tuned in to

WGWE around 11:30 a.m. Sat-

d the pleasure of hear-

from

plunge, microphone in hand.

“My first thoughts when I hit

the water were I hope I can make

it around that buoy and I hope I

can talk for this long,” he said.

Teams were called one at a

time as they waded out into Red

House, around a floating marker

and back to shore.

“I think that everyone had a

great time and we will definitely

be looking to do this again next

year,” said Smitty.

He said next time around or

ganizers won’t have to “reinve

the wheel,” and his new goal

next year is to get 50 teams to

participate.

But Smitty did have one

of advice for future particip

“Don’t say I didn’t warn y

TAKING THE PLUNGE

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Press photo by Christa Nianiatus

Teachers and employees of the Salamanca City Central School District, including superintendent Robert Breidenstein (right)

take a plunge into Red House Lake Saturday. The event raised over $8,000 to benefit Seneca Strong.

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