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EVL Chamber Member Spotlight: EVL Fly Fishing“Ellicottville Fly Fishing” Features Orvis Endorsed Guide

CHQ. Business Spotlight: “Evergreen Outfitters”Mayville Lakefront Business is Ever Ready for Recreation

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Help Us Reach #1 in USA Today ... Pg 3Vote for Ellicottville & Chautauqua Institution

Westfield Arts FestivalJuly 25 Event Attracts Distant Vendors

Splash Lagoon OpeningScott Enterprises Opens Indoor Water Park

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Did You Know? Jigsaw Puzzles ... Pg. 8

Celebrating JuneteenthEye-Opening History of National Event

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A silent march did take place in Jamestown and was wrapped up with remarks by Mayor Eddie Sundquist who said this: “Juneteenth is the celebration of the abolition of slavery, but my friends, 155 years later, we are still crying out across this nation that black lives matter.”

ERIE, PA - Peek’n Peak Resort is now open for summertime adventures & overnight getaways at the Clymer, NY location. On Friday, June 26, Scott Enterprises will open the n a t i o n a l l y t o p - r a t e d

Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park Resort, which is located on Upper Peach Street in Erie, PA. On Friday, June 19, Peek’n Peak opened the Peak Mountain Adventures facility, which includes the resort’s Aerial Adventure Course, Giant Dual Ziplines and the Soaring Eagle Zipline. The resort also recently opened the popular Outdoor Pool & Cabana Bar, which is available for hotel & condo guests and a limited number of general admission or pool memberships are also available. The Upper Golf Course at Peek’n Peak is open & accepting tee-time reservations for golfers practicing social distancing, as well as the Pro Shop and

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The 2020 Westfield Arts & Crafts Festival is a bright spot in a summer awash with cancellations. Because of that, it is attracting artists from the Tri-State area−New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio−as most other shows were cancelled, says Kathryn Bronstein, festival chair for the last three years. New vendors include YMS Art Glass owned by Yvonne Stoklosa, who will be attending with stained and fused glass and garden art ceramics by Laura Wood of Webster’s Work’s Wood’s Ceramics. “The show offers something for everyone with items

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Although skiing and other winter pursuits are what put the Southern Tier on the map, this region has no shortage of summer sporting pursuits. Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties are destinations for fishing, boating, and hiking. Naturally, there is a

Lake Chautauqua is just a rod cast away from Evergreen Outfitters.

strong demand for guides and shops catering to these sportspeople. Mike Kingsley of Evergreen Outfitters in Mayville has risen to the occasion and serves these patrons well. Evergreen Outfitters sells gear and clothing, hosts outings, and gives lessons to reach

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Damon Newpher is an avid fisher who brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to every adventure. As an Orvis Endorsed guide and Certified

See full gallery at www.ellicottvilleflyfishingcom.

Casting instructor based in Ellicottville, he has half and day trips available. The best part is, equipment is provided, and itineraries are fitted to your needs! Damon is a world traveler and has hosted trips to Belize, Mexico, and The Bahamas. Just to name

The drive-by video presentation, featuring photos of all graduating seniors in alphabetical order on the 350-foot high-definition screens, will began Wednesday, June 24 and will run continuously through Saturday, June 27, with the presentation restarting at the top of each hour.

As the Jamestown High School class of 2020 prepares for their graduation this week, the National Comedy Center, the nation’s official cultural institution dedicated to the art of comedy, will honor JHS graduating seniors by featuring their photos on the Center’s two outdoor

jumbo video screens. The drive-by video presentation, featuring photos of all graduating seniors in alphabetical order on the 350-foot high-definition screens, will began Wednesday, June 24

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I didn’t know – did you? For years, I had seen stories about Juneteenth celebrations in the newspapers and nightly news. I never got it. I thought it was similar to a fun, lighthearted

Dyngus Day celebration we Poles have at Eastertime or the Buffalo St. Patty’s Day parade, one of the nation’s largest celebrations of the saint himself, begorra! Buffalo loves a parade, right?

Ellicottville has been nominated in USA Today’s 2020 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards for Best Small Town for Adventure. USA Today has also selected Chautauuqua Institution as a contender for Best Small Town for a Cultural Scene. Voting ends Monday, June 29th.www.10best.com

The jigsaw puzzle was invented more than 200 years ago

The jigsaw puzzle was invented more than 200 years ago, initially for purely pedagogic reasons. In 1767, in order to familiarize his pupils with the geography of their country, the English teacher, John Spilsbury, cut up a map into several pieces, to be re-assembled by his students. Spilsbury`s idea was successful and was soon copied by teachers teaching other subjects.

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Monroe Street ClosingEllicottville Chamber Seeking Merchant Consensus

The idea of closing down both ends of Monroe St., from Washington between Hughey and Maybe alleys, was an idea floated by various businesses in the village. As no one business was leading the group the Chamber agreed to act as the facilitator for a meeting. We notified all of our 14731 members and held a meeting to obtain thoughts from businesses on the concept. The general consensus was to try it and see how it would go for one weekend initially. Brian attended the village board meeting on June 16th

to discuss the idea, and what the requirements would be if approved by the Village board. The board felt it would be possible pending a more detailed outline of who would be participating and the layout with a planned date of July 3rd- 5th The street would remain closed the entire time so participants would not have to take down each day. The next step is to get a commitment from the businesses who wish to participate from 3pm on Friday July 3rd to about 5pm July 5th. It was felt that this would be a good weekend as it is the kickoff of Stroll the

Streets and the 4th of July holiday. What we need from you as merchants is a yes, or no to committing to taking part and being on the street for the weekend. We want to be able to promote the concept, but if we do not have enough participation to make it look exciting, we will cancel the plan. We need a decision from you by Monday June 22nd if we are going to proceed with getting Village Board permission for the closure. If you have any questions, please call or email us at the Chamber office.

Olean Chamber Golf ClassicEvent Will Be Held July 13th As Scheduled

OLEAN: Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce’s Golf Committee met this week regarding its Chamber Golf Classic. After much discussion, the Chamber is proceeding with the Golf Classic as scheduled on Monday, July 13th at the Bartlett Country Club. Current COVID19 regulations for NYS golf courses will be intact. They include: no rakes in bunkers; flagstick kept in hole; ball washers are not out on the course; normal scorecard system will be used; golf carts with single riders unless quarantined together; social distancing guidelines in place (distance, face coverings, no handshakes, etc.); boxed lunches on golf cart; dinner may be either served or boxed to go; and registration and other fees all collected as much as possible BEFORE the event. Those guidelines may lessen, as we get closer to the event date. “During the meeting, we thought we could go with tee times to reduce the number of people out on the course as well as number of carts needed. This option would then eliminate an awards ceremony/dinner-networking event that has always been a part of our tourney. We will proceed with the shot gun format and then social distance seating at the dining room at Bartlett,” stated Meme K. Yanetsko, GOACC COO. The 7th Annual GOACC Corporate GOLF Classic will be held Monday, July 13, 2020 at the Bartlett Country

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Prizes from the pro shop will be awarded for Best scores in both divisions. Overall winning teams will take home bragging rights and a traveling trophy to ‘show-off’ all year. Other specials include skins, closest to hole and longest drive. The golf winners from the 2019 Chamber Golf Classic were for the Corporate Division, Dresser-Rand with teammates: Jeff Crouch, Rich Davis, Alex Fitzpatrick and Bob Forness; and for the Community Division, Fox Financial with Scott Derwick, Frank Higgins, Knut Johnsen and Tim Jones. History of this event: Four Chamber members met with GOACC staff back in the Fall 2013 regarding the highly successful Corporate Challenge 5K. Ledgie DeRose, Jeff Crouch, Frank Higgins, and Scott Derwick all have participated (or their companies) in the run/walk but wanted to add another dimension to the corporate challenge. That day, the 1st GOACC Corporate GOLF Classic was developed! The idea behind the golf teams would be employees/spouses of participating employers similar to registration guidelines of the challenge. For more information on the Corporate Golf Classic, please contact Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce at 716-372-4433 or by email to [email protected]. Information can also be found on the Chamber’s website, www.oleanny.com and facebook page, www.facebook.com/OleanNYChamber.

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Ellicottville has been nominated in USA Today’s 2020 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards! Their expert panel selected Ellicottville as a contender for Best Small Town for Adventure. USA Today has

also selected Chautauuqua Institution as a contender for Best Small Town for a Cultural Scene. The contest gives voters four weeks to vote for the candidate of their choice. A person can vote once a day

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Meganne Chapman was nominated and has received the Outstanding Freshman Award at The University of Akron. This award is given to a Freshman who shows excellence in the classroom, excellence through involvement on campus, and excellence in leadership. The recipient has shown their hard work and dedication to being a role model to others. Meganne was qualified for this award because she was involved in Hall Government, the University’s Steel Bridge Design Team, the National Society of Women Engineers, the National Society of Black Engineers, and she worked part-time on campus. Meganne will be returning to The University of Akron and Williams Honors College to continue her studies in Civil Engineering with a minor in Business Essentials for Engineering Majors. Meganne is a 2019 graduate of Ellicottville Central School, and she is interning with Turner Construction this summer.

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skateboarD park upDate Last week the Town Board held their Board meeting via teleconference. Town/Village Hall is now open Monday through Friday from 9am-4pm. The Board has not determined if future meetings will be held in person. Brenda Perks from the Skateboard Park Committee caught the Board up with developments. Two years ago, the Committee announced the possibility of receiving a half-million-dollar grant from the Tony Hawks Foundation to build a skateboard facility in Village Park. Ms. Perks said they must raise one half of the grant, and the Foundation will provide matching funds. The local group must raise a minimum of $50,000 to be considered for matching funds. The two-year limit for fund-raising will be up in November. Perks said the group now has about $43,000, including $20,000, the Village earmarked for the park. She said the Rotary had pledged some funds. She requested some monetary support from the Town to help reach the goal. The Tony Hawks Foundation will honor a letter of commitment from the Town towards the matching funds. Town Supervisor Matt McAndrew said the funds could be included in next year’s budget (the Town’s budget discussions begin in August). The discussion was tabled for the August meeting. The Supervisor opened the meeting for comments. There were none.

superVisor’s report Supervisor McAndrew mentioned ongoing discussions with the Cornell

Cooperative Extension regarding the lease of their office space. The Extension asked for some time to review their funding. CHIPS funding will be cut 20% for this year, which may affect the Emergency Winter Response. Another 20% cut may be considered by the state, which could mean a total of a 40% shortfall of the anticipated CHIPS money. The decision will be made in a “month or so.” Mr. McAndrew said he received notice from the Teamsters; it is time to negotiate employee contracts. He asked for a volunteer to assist in the discussion, and John Zerfas said he would. The Department and Engineering reports were accepted as submitted.

poLiCe report Officer in Charge Don Auge said things were “going as well as can be expected.” He said, “Thank God we live in a good community,” because the Town has no riot gear. The Supervisor had asked him to cut the department budget by 25%. The Officer said he does not know where he could make cuts, adding payroll is 76% of his budget. Contractual (monthly bills) and equipment make up the next largest budget items amounting to $43,000. He said, “I can’t get any oil changes. I can’t pay any bills; I can’t buy tires.” He added, “Without layoffs right now, I don’t see how we can cut anything.” The uniform budget is under $8,000, Auge said, “I don’t know what to tell the guys if they need a new pair of boots or a pair of pants.” The Officer said he might have to rely on state troopers to help cover busy weekends. Tom Scharf reported on activity by the DPW. He said he received a letter from

the state stating CHIPS will provide the full amount of scheduled funding. They are working in the Canada Hill area, ditching the shoulders and cutting trees back. He said they had moved about 430 tons of material. July 15, the crews will be paving Northwood. The Superintendent said the department had received the new mulcher and that it “works good.” Road work jobs lined up for the summer include Simmonds, Northwood, Jackman Hill, and Witch Hollow.

otHer news Mr. McAndrew said he had been discussing with Tracy Stokes that the Summer Youth Program in Village Park should continue this summer. The swimming program will also continue. Policies and guidelines will be discussed with staff, and the children will be kept at the park for the program. The Board passed a motion to go forward with the summer program. The Board will hold a public hearing in July on a local law to override the state’s 2% tax cap. Although Niles Pierson has resigned as the Town/Village Engineer, he is willing to work part-time. Both the Town and Village will pay him $500 per month while they search for his replacement. The library sent its thanks to the Town for the $23,000 donation. It will make up for some of the funding the library lost at the start of the year.

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Many of us would recognize his smiling face from our little village of Ellicottville, but most definitely when we arrive at Holiday Valley in the winter months. You can’t miss the big grin on Bill Steinbroner’s face. After a serious game of phone tag, Bill and I caught up to chat about the origination of the Safety Patrol at Holiday Valley. Bill was the original founder of the Safety Patrol back in 1978. “In reality, I wanted to ski and get into Holiday Valley, so I approached Dennis with an idea.” People were reckless on the slopes, so Bill proposed the idea of enforcement of rules for the ski area. Bill started his years by working out of a garage, was given one snowmobile to patrol the ski area, and watched and waited for bad things to happen. “You can’t have fun this way,” Bill

mention, when referring to the recklessness happening back in the day! The Safety Patrol quickly began expanding at the thought of free skiing, helping others, and keeping the ski area safe! Starting with yellow Velcro armbands, the patrollers cared for the slopes from the beginning to the end of the day. “Why yellow,” I asked Bill. “Yellow was an unpopular color at the time for ski wear. It was unique on the slopes and created an easy identification.” You may have heard on the slopes, “The Yellow Jackets,” and is it the Safety Patrol that most are referring to. Bill brought the Safety Patrol from one snowmobile out of the garage and began to organize it into three areas of focus: enforcement, creating awareness, and educating new and old customers. Enforcement was making sure all rules were being followed for the safety of everyone in the ski area. This continued from the start of the ski day to the very end. The Patrol also creates awareness for the ski area. They help to explain the etiquette on the hill: right of ways, being aware of your surroundings, or using safety gear/straps, etc. Awareness became important when people starting coming after ski areas with lawsuits following accidents; the need to make the public aware was necessary. New York then created Article 15 which protects ski areas as long as the areas follow their given precautions such as padded poles, markers, etc. The Safety Patrol continues to keep the public aware with posters, rules on the backs of tickets and season passes. (“Most of us don’t even realize it, but

when you sign for your season pass or put your ski ticket on, you are agreeing to be aware of these rules,” Steinbroner chuckled.) Lastly, another part of Safety Patrol’s program is to educate the public. Patrollers greet buses as they arrive to the ski area to create awareness. They also hold an advisor night that continues to share the rules, safety, and any rule changes that may have happened. Our very own Holiday Valley Safety Patrol is made up of hardworking, dedicated volunteers. Around eight to ten years ago, Bill was told the Safety Patrol could not have volunteers “working,” unless they were with a National Accredited Volunteer Organization. Steinbroner mentioned, “This left us with three options: no safety patrol at all, hiring full time patrollers, or joining the National Ski Patrol Host Program. Obviously we went the third choice!” The Safety Patrol was the largest mountain host program at the time and decided to join the National Ski Patrol Host Program. This created the perks of Ski Patrol, learning first aid and CPR, allowing assistance in medical situations in the ski area. The Safety Patrol at Holiday Valley is still under the National Ski Patrol and still assists out on the ski area anywhere possible to keep us all safe! Bill is proud to mention that Holiday Valley Safety Patrol is the first in the country to go that big. “Every ski area has its own variety, but many of them have reached out to Holiday Valley and myself for advice on how to go about things.” Be sure to find Bill out on the hill or in the Guest Services office; it’s a smiling face you don’t want to miss!

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May 11, 2020, BUFFALO, N.Y. — Together with Tops Friendly Markets, organizers of the 2020 Taste of Buffalo today announced plans for a virtual version of this summer’s food festival. To ensure the health and safety of guests, the Taste board of directors made the decision to introduce Taste of Buffalo at Home, a virtual food festival. The 37th edition of the Taste, the nation’s largest two-day food festival, will take place on July 11 and July 12 on the event’s Facebook and Instagram channels. Taste of Buffalo at Home will embody the spirit of a live festival, bringing a fun, community-centric atmosphere into peoples’ homes with food, cooking demonstrations, live music, contests, games and more – all hosted online. At the heart of Taste of Buffalo at Home will be the

“Taste Takeout” initiative. More than half of the restaurants, food trucks, and wineries that were slated to participate in the original event will instead prepare special food and beverage deals available for takeout at their establishments beginning that weekend and continuing the following week while supplies last. A full list of participants, menu items and information on how to order will be released in the coming weeks. “In Western New York and around the world, the restaurant industry has been devastated by our new reality as a result of COVID-19. When it became obvious that we wouldn’t be together in person this summer, Connie Wendling of Sell-utions Inc, the Taste of Buffalo’s promotional marketing and event agency of record,

came to the board with an incredibly creative idea to reinvent our festival in a virtual format to support the restaurants we all love so much,” said Erin Collins, 2020 Taste of Buffalo chair. “Taste of Buffalo at Home would not be possible without generous support from Tops Friendly Markets, and we are so grateful to have a partner that shares our love for food and community. We hope you’ll join us this July – at home – as we come together to eat, drink and Taste!” An interactive, virtual festival guide will feature the full menu of Taste Takeout offerings, which will be announced in June, plus a schedule of online events with information and links to all of the various happenings. Visit tasteofbuffalo.com for more details.

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Young people ages 14-18 will be able to get out on Chautauqua Lake, learn to sail or sharpen their sailing skills. It’s a great way to have some summertime fun!

Teen Summer Sailing CampCHQ. Lake Community Sailing Foundation States Registration Open

The Chautauqua Lake Community Sailing Foundation is proud and excited to announce a new summer sailing camp for teens on Chautauqua Lake! We will begin our teen sailing programs and recreational sailing on Monday, June 29th. Young people ages 14 - 18 will be able to get out on Chautauqua Lake, learn to sail or sharpen their sailing skills. It’s a great way to have some summertime fun! Ready, set… let’s go sailing! Our program will be

in accordance with Governor Cuomo’s statements and the allowance of New York State to proceed into Phase 4 of reopening (which includes educational/recreational camps such as ours). For our programs this year, we have developed a formal Operational Safety Plan in accordance with governmental restrictions and official guidance. The primary elements of that plan include, but are not limited to, mandatory face coverings while ashore, social

distancing between groups, limited total people allowed on-site, and hand sanitization. A full list of our 2020 safety plans and procedures will be available on our website and will be provided to all registrants. Our primary program for this summer will be a 7 week Teen Sailing Camp for ages 14 – 18, from 3 PM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday. Teen sailing starts June 29th and ends August 14th. Pricing is $50 a week, with discounts for multi-week registration. Teen Sailing Camp – Ages 14-18 years. Starts: June 29th Ends; August 14th, When: Monday – Friday @ 3 – 6 PM, Where: Richard O. Hartley Park Bldg, Lakewood Beach Registration forms and more information can be viewed on our website, www.SailCLCSF.org. For more information or questions, please contact Sailing Director, Hunter Farris at 716-720-1550 or [email protected].

Special MeetingVillage of Celoron, Monday, June 29, 5:30pm

Special Meeting – Village of Celoron Reconstruction of Parking Lot in Lucille Ball Memorial Park The Board of Trustees of the Village of Celoron will hold a

Special Meeting on Monday, June 29, 2020 at 5:30 pm in the Celoron Community Center, 47 Dunham Ave., Celoron, NY to discuss and take possible action

on accepting a bid for the reconstruction of the parking lot in Lucille Ball Memorial Park and a portion of Dunham Avenue; and to conduct other essential Village business.

Be Kind 5K 2020Annual WCA Foundation’s Run Goes Virtual

The Be Kind 5 K fun run/walk endows a scholarship fund created at WCA Foundation in Rosie Billquist’s memory. The name of the race comes from the quote Rosie painted on a bench she created for patients to use outside UPMC Chautauqua where she worked. It reads: “In a world where you can be anything, be kind.” Rosie was a joyful, kind-hearted individual who loved to run and to help others. Thank you for doing the same by supporting this event. How it works: Simply walk or run a 5k (minimum)

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The NYS DEC has issued herbicide permits for three municipalities bordering Chautauqua Lake. Approximately 87 acres are scheduled for treatment of Eurasian Water Milfoil on Wednesday, June 24th. Solitude Lake Management LLC, a certified NYS DEC applicator, will apply ProcellaCOR EC. Approximately 7 acres in the Village of Bemus Point; 59.2 acres in the town of Busti; and 20.2 acres in the village of Lakewood have been permitted. Prior notification has been sent to riparian owners, warning signs will be posted in conspicuous shoreline locations with date and time of treatment, minor water use restrictions, description of treatment area, contact name and cell phone number, and a statement that signs will be lifted when water use restrictions are lifted.

Treatment details should be posted on all participating Chautauqua Lake Village and Town websites. This treatment should be completed in a single day. Of the original 500+ acres of treatment requested across 6 towns and villages, the DEC has only authorized a total of 87 acres for treatment. Fishing and Swimming will only be restricted in the treatment areas during the actual application. Irrigation and Livestock Watering will be restricted until sample results indicate these restrictions can be removed. This should take 7-14 days. For further information on this, please contact your respective Town/Village clerk or Mr. Glenn Sullivan at 908-310-8775. Unfortunately, despite the ongoing efforts of the Chautauqua Lake Partnership and the other lakeside

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Pets share some wonderful memories we have as children. The look on a child’s face when they just see a small animal is precious. The fluffy furry creatures that cuddle with us and play with us when we were children are often thought of when reminiscing about those days of yore. Whether your first pet was a

kitten, a puppy, a hamster, rabbit, or any particular farm animal as well - there is a sweet recollection of them in your heart. Also learning the ways of life and it’s heart wrenching power to take it away comes along with having pets, alas the warm and fuzzy memories last. Which childhood pet was your favorite?

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Don P. - My dog Daisy. I found her one morning while delivering my newspapers. She was just a puppy. She was with me through high school graduation, marines, college graduation and marriage. She was 15 when she passed.

In the language of flowers there is a certain specialness about the tall stately pendulous, bell shaped blossoms of the Biennial Digitalis flower named Foxglove. Like all things that grow from minuscule seeds, they are some of the most magical for certain. And…they come and go in the cycle of life as other ‘perennials’ do, just once a year. The term biennial relating to the common Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) means lasting for two years or occurring every two years. This is different from ‘perennial’ garden plants, as true perennials last or exist for a long or apparently infinite time; enduring or continually recurring. The Foxgloves may live only two years but produce hoards of tiny seeds which sow themselves if left on their tall stems to dry. So with a little conscious effort, foxgloves can be kept in a continuous cycle of life like a perennial. (So save those seeds)! Foxgloves are a cause for celebration because they

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bloom at the most precious time of the year, the summer solstice. We wait and wait and dream about summer all year long and then it is finally here! It is totally exhilarating to be able to enjoy an entire day of bliss in the great outdoors! All perennials are a huge part of the celebration with the Foxgloves reigning in like Queens and Kings and their courts. Just as in life, there are no guarantees, (a quote that I remind myself of often), but with Foxgloves you can be pretty much assured that they ‘will be back’ every late spring to early summer season. In the avocation of gardening there are so many variables. Such as the losses of plants, which are very painful for me personally, but there are also many great successes, thank goodness. Foxgloves therefor

are a true bonus. They may seem to be tricky to grow, but once one is accustomed to their unusual habits, it’s a fun and challenging game to keep them going on and on for years and years in the gardens or even woodlands. Their beauty, colours and alarming distinctive stature is comparable to none. A grove of Foxgloves at the edge of a woodland is definitely an invitation for the imagination. The tall colourful spires that tower over cottage garden borders have a wealth of stories behind them. An old tale goes that the bell-shaped flowers would make a magical sound when rung and the fairies taught foxes to ring the bells of foxgloves to warn other foxes when a fox hunt was nearby. All in all, Foxgloves are a treat!

According to the repeated tale, Spilsbury created the first puzzle in 1767 as an educational tool to teach geography. He affixed a world map to wood and carved each country out to create the first puzzle. Later, he created puzzles on eight themes – the World, Europe, Asia, Africa, America, England and Wales, Ireland and Scotland.

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Did you know…? Some of the craziness has subsided and we are starting to get back to normal, or what will be the new normal. During this Pandemic people found different things to do to occupy their time. I know several people as well as myself, turned to putting together a jigsaw puzzle. In fact puzzles became so popular they were hard to find. Around the second week in March, jigsaw puzzle sales were up about 300%. The jigsaw puzzle was invented more than 200 years ago, initially for purely pedagogic reasons. In 1767, in order to familiarize his pupils with the geography of their country, the English teacher, John Spilsbury, cut up a map into several pieces, to be re-assembled by his students. Spilsbury`s idea was successful and was soon copied by teachers teaching other subjects. Over time, the jigsaw puzzle turned into a teaching aid and soon became a popular spare time activity. Pictures of idyllic scenes, landscapes and picturesque buildings were glued on wooden boards, which were then sawn into several pieces with a jigsaw so that they could be re-assembled. The first puzzles were made of cedar-wood or mahogany. Later on, soft woods were used and, finally, plywood. It was not until the

mid-sixties that puzzles were made of cardboard. They seemed to be as good a quality as expensive wooden puzzles. This new production method suddenly made it possible to produce puzzles everybody could afford. Many different puzzles began to appear and started what could be called a real puzzle boom. Nowadays, millions of pictures are punched into small pieces every year in order to be reassembled again by patient puzzle players. Puzzles come in many sizes and pieces. You can now have your own customized puzzles made out of pictures or drawings. Some tips for putting puzzles together: Turn all pieces right side up, sort by color, find the corner pieces and assemble the

border, spread it out, work on small sections at a time. Most of all, be patient, the average time to put together a 500-piece puzzle is 2-6 hours. The level of difficulty depends on the amount of pieces and the various colors of the picture. So when you are looking for something to pass the time, get a jigsaw puzzle it is good for your brain. According to studies, solving puzzles helps reinforce existing connections between the left and right side of the brain. The left side controls analytical and logical thinking and the right side controls creativity. It also increases mental speed and thought processes. They are said to also improve your short-term memory. Now you know...

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As for Juneteenth, it turns out that it is more than a fun, lighthearted festival for our African-descended brothers and sisters. There are plenty of fun things going on, but they are celebrating something very serious. Let me explain. Surely, we all know the shameful story of slavery in America’s past. Some historians believe Columbus brought slaves when he landed on our shores over five hundred years ago, but for many, the year 1619 is the date they point to as the beginning of a very dark period in American history. Google slavery in America and stand ready to be amazed at what you never learned in school. Henry Louis Gates for PBS discovered in the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade Database that in the entire slave trade years (1525-1866), 12.5 million Africans were removed from their homeland for slavery. 10.8 million of them survived the dreaded “Middle Passage” (shackled below decks in ships, in their own filth) to the New World. Of those, only a mere fraction, less than 4% (388,000, landed in the North America with the bulk of this “human cargo” shipped to the Caribbean, South America and elsewhere. However, further research also reveals that by 1865 those numbers

multiplied (through births) to over 3.5 million slaves in America (total population 31,443,321). President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation (9/22/1862 – effective 1/1/1863), after the stunning Union victory at the bloodiest of all battles (ever) at Antietam, started the move toward the end of slavery in America. “All persons held as slaves” within the rebellious states “are, and henceforth, shall be free.” It declared free only those slaves NOT under Union control and tied the slavery issue directly to the war. Texas was the most remote of slave states and the Emancipation Proclamation was not enforced there until the end of the war, on June 19, 1865. Hence, “Juneteenth.” Buoyed by the proclamation and the 13th amendment, which decreed that slavery shall not “exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction” (12/18/1865), the freed slaves wasted no time. Celebrations date back to 1866, first with gatherings at churches in Texas. By the 1920’s-1930’s it moved across the south, morphing into a food festival. It braked during the Civil Rights movement of the 60’s but was revived in the 1970s with a focus on Africa-American freedom and arts. By the 21st century, Juneteenth is celebrated in most major cities across the United States. It’s not just parades, food, street fairs, dancing and music. There are spiritual readings and prayers, public readings of the Emancipation Proclamation,

soulful singing of traditional songs such as “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” and reading of works by noted African-American writer Maya Angelou and others. 47 American states and D.C. recognize Juneteenth as a holiday with many Americans given the day off. Not yet a Federal holiday, it is inching closer. The Senate passed a resolution last year recognizing Juneteenth as a national holiday but it is still waiting to be approved in the House. Just recently, state governors in Virginia and New York signed an executive order recognizing Juneteenth as a paid day off for state employees. This year as well, several large corporations and educational institutions have acknowledged Juneteenth as a paid holiday. Juneteenth celebrations were planned this year in communities throughout our counties. A silent march did take place in Jamestown and was wrapped up with remarks by Mayor Eddie Sundquist who said this: “Juneteenth is the celebration of the abolition of slavery, but my friends, 155 years later, we are still crying out across this nation that black lives matter.” The Rev. Chloe Smith of the Jamestown Justice Coalition encouraged those gathered to use these days as a springboard. “This is a movement,” Smith said. “This is our moment in time. A house divided against itself cannot stand. This is the set time for us to come together.” The annual Olean celebration was cancelled until 2021.

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Steep Lot Driveway ApprovedEVL Town Planning Sees Rules on Unusual Case of Pre-Approved Variance

by JohN thomas, staff writer

There were several unusual things about the Town Planning Board meeting on Monday night. In the first place, it was one of the first public meetings the public could attend in person in some time. With the loosing of COVID-19 restrictions, the meeting was open to the public and available via teleconference. Social distancing was maintained in the best possible manner. The entire Planning Board was in attendance, including its newest member Bob Poole. as well as Town Planner Gary Palumbo, Applicant’s Engineer Aaron Teller, and Town Code Enforcement Officer Kelly Fredrickson. Most in the group began the meeting wearing facemasks and maintained social distance by sitting at random places around the room, instead of all gathering around the conference table. As the meeting progressed, everyone but Mr. Fredrickson removed their masks. Chairman Dayton said the meeting was an unusual situation because the Planning Board generally does not get involved with single-family homes. The lot

in question was once part of a larger parcel, on McKinley Drive. The majority of the 8-acre lot was determined to be too steep or otherwise inaccessible, so the owner decided to build his home on the one portion that can be graded for a house pad. The plans had been referred to the Town Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance to the front yard setback. After the ten-day period for public comment had expired, the ZBA issued the variance and asked the Planning Board to review the plan because it involved constructing a driveway access across steep slopes. Because of the steepness of the lot, the applicant’s Engineer Aaron Teller designed a driveway to cut diagonally across the embankment to reach the house. The hillside the driveway cuts across is over a 25% slope; however, the building codes allow a driveway to cut across a slope greater than 25% for no more than 125 feet. The driveway planned meets this criterion. The Planning Board met solely to consider the driveway for the home. Mr. Palumbo said the Board would have to consider the development on steep slopes under Section 12-

10 of zoning.. Mr. Teller has submitted new plans showing he had moved the structure to a flatter portion of the lot, created a new catch basin, and a new ditch to channel water to the new catch basin. Palumbo advised the group the plans are a Type II Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and no additional review would be needed. Earlier, the Board had noted the driveway is going to be heated. They were concerned about meltwater flowing down the driveway into the road and freezing again, creating an icing problem. The plans showed the driveway has a low pointbelow the road surface, meaning the run-off water will not go into the road. There’s a private catch basin, and maintenance off it will be the homeowner’s responsibility. The Board made a motion to approve the driveway with conditions. Upon completion of the slope grading, stabilization netting must be installed on all disturbed slopes. The owner will assume responsibility for maintenance private catch basin. The owner will need a permit from the Town Highway Superintendent driveway access onto the Town road right-of-way.

and will run continuously through Saturday, June 27, with the presentation restarting at the top of each hour. Photographer Rob Sigler of Click Photo Studios took the featured photos. The idea to celebrate graduating seniors in this

unique way was initiated by Jamestown High School principal Dana Williams, who reached out to the Comedy Center about doing something special for its hometown high school graduating class, after COVID-19 significantly altered graduation events and activities for students and their families. The National Comedy Center is temporarily closed

due to COVID-19, but anticipates reopening in the coming weeks, when Phase 4 of New York State’s New York Forward plan permits arts and entertainment venues to reopen in Western New York. The National Comedy Center congratulates the graduating class of 2020 at Jamestown High School and graduating seniors throughout Chautauqua County.

a few! It was neat talking with Damon, where I learned more about the art of fly fishing and the opportunities in our region. Check out the interview! The Villager (V): How long have you been doing guided tours in fly fishing? Damon Newpher (DN): I’ve been guiding for 29 years. V: Where did your passion for fly fishing start? DN: In grade school, I found a book in the library on fly tying and how to make your own lures. It sparked my interest. I saved up enough money to buy a fly fishing kit at the local Kmart. V: Tell me about opportunities to catch trout in Western New York. Are there

significant populations of wild and native fish? DN: Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania have not only numerous streams with Native Brook Trout and Wild Brown & Bows, we have within an hour radius of Ellicottville, world class Steelhead fishing (Catt Creek), Salmon, Musky and Smallmouth bass fishing. All can be caught using fly fishing gear while wading or by boat. V: Are you aware of any on-going projects to help restore trout habitat in the area? DN: The most significant project that is ongoing is the removal of the Springville dam (Scoby Dam). With the inclusion of a fish ladder, steelhead can enter numerous tributaries of the upper Catt system. In my opinion, the opportunity to increase the numbers of wild steelhead, with the potential of creating

one of the best wild steelhead rivers in the eastern U.S. V: Do you practice catch and release with your clients? DN: Yes, strictly catch and release. That’s the future of my business. V: If someone wanted to visit the region, what type of fly rod would you recommend? DN: 9’ 5 weight for trout, 10’ 7 weight for Steelhead and Smallmouth, 10 weight for salmon and musky. V: What is your favorite thing about your job? DN: Besides being outside, it’s always the people I get to meet. V: Anything else to add? DN: Feel free to read my “blurb” at www.ellicottvilleflyfishing.com! Damon, thank you so much! Make sure to visit his website and contact him at (814) 598-4562 for more information!

newer hobbyists and seasoned pros alike. If one has an interest in birding, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, or camping, there is a lot to be found for those pastimes here. Families, friends, and individuals are equally accommodated; even dogs can have their favorite people buy their sports accessories here. “The bottom line is we love helping people get outside and enjoy the water,” he said. Kingsley has seen an increase in business not only due to New York’s COVID-19 reopening phases but warmer weather. “Our clients and customers have returned with enthusiasm. With the warmer weather, people are eager to get outside after being holed up for so long,” he said. “Our shop offers several ways to escape to the water like kayaking, fishing, and paddle boarding.” The already diverse range of sports and activities supported is continuing to

grow and adapt to demands. Kingsley is excited to broaden Evergreen’s offerings and expertise. “We are looking forward to offering new types of outings and lessons—smaller group sizes, new venues, a wider array of skills—and more emphasis on categories like fishing and and used kayaks.” Like everyone else, he and Evergreen customers have had to adapt to current safety responsibilities. Group sizes are currently maxed out at 25 people, so lessons and outings have a more strict head count requirement. Basic logistics of social distancing and protection of participants are new factors to be considered. Shoppers are also arriving in more varied volumes and times than in previous years, but unpredictable weather conditions are also playing a role in when customers choose to visit. However, the business and the clientele alike take these new and regular considerations in stride. Kingsley observes, “Everyone seems to be a lot more patient knowing that we all are dealing with

unprecedented challenges on the supply side. I am spending a lot more time working with customers and staying longer into the evenings to take care of the office work.” Play can be hard work, so Evergreen Outfitters is doing what it can to make nature more accessible to all people of all skills. Although there is a lot of fun to be had in the summer, the action continues all year round meeting the seasons as they change. The shop is even conveniently located across from Chautauqua Lake, so getting away from it all close to home couldn’t be easier. Regardless of what the news or the weather brings, Evergreen is ready and willing to go outside and bring others along. “I welcome all these changes. It keeps us on our toes and reminds us how important it is to know who we are and what we do—as businesses and as individuals.”Evergreen Outfitters 61 Water St, Mayville Summer Hours: Monday-Saturday: 10am-6pm, Sunday: 10am-4pm(716)763-2266evergreen-outfitters.com

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Driving Range. Golfers can take advantage of the popular PK199 deal, which allows four golfers to play 18 holes of golf on the championship-caliber Upper Course for only $199, with electric carts included.Dining options are also reopening at the resort, including indoor and outdoor dining and carry-out from Woods’n Wedges at The Upper Golf Course and Courtyard Café, located at The Inn. Meanwhile, the team at Peek’n Peak’s sister resort, Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park, has spent weeks preparing to welcome guests. Splash Lagoon’s Treasure Island Arcade has been expanded by 3,500 square feet to over 10,000 square feet, with approximately 100 games with dozens of new arcade games. A new balcony & seating area will now be available to guests, which overlooks the Wild Waters Wave Pool and the new FlowRider Surf Machine. The new FlowRider also now features an impressive

array of color-changing lights and an immersive sound system. The team at Splash Lagoon has also completed a number of maintenance and improvement projects, such as completely draining the Wave Pool to apply a fresh coat of paint and constructing a new Surf Bar food & dining area overlooking the FlowRider Surf Machine. In anticipation of reopening, the teams at Peek’n Peak and Splash Lagoon have been attending to every facility at the two resorts since late April, spending over 2,000 labor hours cleaning & sanitizing each resort. Moving forward, the resorts will also staff many dedicated Sanitation Specialists at their facilities, whose entire focus will be to continually clean and sanitize surfaces that come in contact with guests. As more businesses are permitted to operate, Scott Enterprises has continued to recall laid-off employees, with nearly 750 active employees as-of June 18. That number is expect to rise significantly over the next few weeks, as operations increase at numerous businesses operated by Scott Enterprises. “We are eager to welcome guests from near & far to Peek’n Peak and Splash

Lagoon, two of the tri-state area’s most exciting resorts” explains Nick Scott Sr., President of Scott Enterprises. “Our team members have spent weeks preparing both resorts to reopen safely, with a number of precautions and new protocols in place. We are excited to be welcoming guests back to Peek’n Peak for summertime adventures now and cannot wait to open Splash Lagoon on Friday, June 26 to all the regional families that have been looking for a break from the pandemic.” The two resorts have come together to offer exciting discounted deals for overnight guests, designed for future use in this Summer of 2020 or 2021. Named the “Double Dip Deals,” these special packages are discounted by over 60% and will provide guests the opportunity to spend up to three-days and two-nights at Splash Lagoon, then take a short drive to Peek’n Peak for a day of fun, including passes for the Aerial Adventure Course. These vouchers are available at splashlagoon.com or pknpk.com for only $349. An option is also available for a two-day, one-night visit for only $239. Check promotions and discounts at: splashlagoon.com and pknpk.com.

for both adults and children. Even pets can find homemade treats for sale at ‘Dog-Gone-Its!’ made with love by Denise Wright Newman.” Bronstein says she has been able to dramatically increase the number of vendors over the past three years, and bring back several artists that were community favorites. This year she is expecting 100 vendors, offering home décor, gourmet foods, jewelry, children’s toys, clothing, original art, metal sculptures, and food and ice cream vendors. Parking is available on side streets and underneath the

viaduct on Main Street by the baseball fields. There will be signage for parking. As for Coronavirus precautions, “the festival plans on following the guidelines for farmers’ markets in place at the time of the show.” The craft show is scheduled 9am-6pm Friday, July 24, and 9am-5pm on Saturday, July 25, in Westfield’s Moore Park. “Vendors will be spaced out in the park. Tables and chairs will be available with distancing. If allowed, we will have entertainment at lunchtime. We will have disposable masks available along with hand washing stations. Hand sanitizer will be at every booth.” Current farmers’ market regulations call for food to

be sold pre-packaged to extent possible. They also ask customers not to place personal objects, such as reusable bags, money, purses, or cell phones, on vendor tables. Bronstein is also a member of the Board of Directors of YWCA Westfield, which sponsors the annual event as its major fundraiser. YWCA Westfield was established in 1894 to meet the needs of women and girls in the community. Festival proceeds help support child care programs, financial literacy classes, healthy living seminars, “as well as our overall mission to eliminate racism and empower women.” Further info on the YWCA and festival are available at ywcawestfield.org.

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