‘Fundraisers’ Archives
Another Day in Paradise – A Tribute to Michael Kerns
The weather is looking great for this Saturday’s “Another Day in Paradise- Tribute to Michael Kerns. If the poolside party at the Tamarack Club doesn’t attract you then the mouth watering dishes will. The doors open at 6PM Saturday with the silent auction open for your review. The music kicks off at 5:30 PM with a great group “Pirate [...]
Another Day in Paradise Provides Hope to Others
by Becca Whited Philanthropist, humanitarian, charitable – those are three words synonymous with Michael Kerns. The Rotary event Another Day in Paradise: A Tribute to Michael Kerns is scheduled to take place again at Holiday Valley’s Tamarack Pool Complex on Saturday, Aug. 27, beginning at 6 PM. Kerns was the founder of Balloons [...]
Holiday Valley Hosts IBO World Championships Again
Thousands of Archers Gather in Ellicottville By Chad Neal Thousands of archers from around the world will converge on Ellicottville from Aug. 10 through Aug. 13. The International Bowhunting Organization (IBO) World Championships will take place at Holiday Valley for the fourth straight year. The competition consists of over 400 3-D targets [...]
Marine to Compete in 2012 Wounded Warrior Games – Benefit to help Mark O’Brien Reach His Goal
Marine to Compete in 2012 Wounded Warrior Games Benefits Help O’Brien Reach His Goal By Becca Whited One night, Mark O’Brien was awakened by an “aha!” moment. “I woke up out of sleep, went and got my bow release and a sewing kit, and started working,” he said. With a little ingenuity, he was able to reverse the release that now allows [...]
ECS Gridiron Lights Up for Alumni Game
By Chris Chapman The gridiron under the lights at the Ellicottville Central School was packed Friday for the latest installment of what is becoming a charity classic for the area. The Eagle alumni took on a team sporting West Valley Wildcat uniforms, with proceeds benefiting youth football in Ellicottville and West Valley. The [...]
Kristen Hintz Memorial Golf Tournament
What better way to remember a dear friend than by having a fundraiser that benefits her namesake scholarship. This two-part golf and lunch/auction fundraiser will be held on July 11, 2011. The first part of the event will begin at Elkdale Country Club in Little Valley in the form of a golf scramble. For those who don't know what that means – [...]
Generous People Continue to Support Local Non-Profit
“Gotta Kiss Cancer Goodbye” 5K Benebration, another success! On Saturday, June 11th at Vet’s Park in Salamanca, NY over 100 people came to support the “Gotta Kiss Cancer Goodbye” 5K run/walk! “This exceeded our goal for the first year,” said Kelly Coustenis, chairperson of the race. The event was a fun morning for everyone in [...]
Wilkens Receives Community Action Award
It is no secret that Ellicottville draws amazing people. In 1982, Sherman Wilkens moved from Buffalo to Ellicottville full time, adding to our eclectic community. Over the years, people have come to know him as compassionate, opinionated, comedic, humanitarian, loyal, and trustworthy. He has been there for friends and family, welcoming new people [...]
Ellicottville Memorial Library Turns 50
Community and Charity Built It, Everyone Can Use it By Chad Neal Imagination and wisdom, using every word imaginable, can be easily discovered at the local library. A plethora of endless knowledge and information so simply awaits in buildings in most every town and city. Organized statistical data is freely available in the library. [...]
Local Relay for Life Events Just Around the Corner
For the second year, the Southern Tier will host two separate Relay For Life events. This year’s Relay For Life of Ellicottville takes place on June 4, 2011, from noon to 12 a.m. at the Ellicottville Central School track. The Relay For Life of Olean will take place June 17, and 18, 2011, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. at the Olean High School’s [...]
