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Learn a Snowsport This Month!
Upcoming Events in Ellicottville January 2-8 Canadian Friendship Week
By Alicia Dziak
January is National Learn a Snowsport Month. Ski resorts all across the country are celebrating with great deals on learn to ski or ride packages, and, of course, Ellicottville is in on the action. Head to either of EVL’s resorts this month and score huge savings while you start enjoying the snow. At HoliMont, in January only, they are offering their Learn to Ski, Snowboard or Telemark special during the week for $85, which includes an hour and a half beginner lesson with lift ticket, lesson and basic equipment rental. Bring a friend to the same lesson for free. Weekend Learn to Ski, Snowboard or Telemark Private Lesson are $135, which includes an hour and a half lesson with basic rental, and you can bring a friend to the same lesson for free. (Weekend visitors must be signed in as guests.) “HoliMont is lucky to have a great group of certified PSIA/AASI (Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors) trained instructors who pride themselves on giving quality lessons,” said Wendy Frank, HoliMont’s Snowsports School Director. “Our group lessons are usually no more than five people per lesson, so the amount of individual attention in each lesson is high. For those interested in learning how to Telemark ski, HoliMont has the largest group of certified Nordic instructors in Western New York who are eager to introduce you to this
January 6-7 New York State Ski and Stay Weekend January 19 Discover NY Ski Day January 20-22 Winter Blues Festival
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Movie scene, “A Christmas in Vermont” shot in EVL By Jann Wiswall
Did you see it? Ellicottville on TV? One of the more exciting things to happen in EVL this year was having a starring role in an ION Network movie, “A Christmas in Vermont,” which, despite its title, was shot almost entirely in the village and other locations in Western New York last March. Abigail
Hawk (“Blue Bloods”), David O’Donnell, Howard Hesseman and Chevy Chase starred in this holiday tale about Riley Thomas (Hawk) who is sent by her profit-obsessed boss (Chase) to shut down one of the company’s holdings, a small outerwear company in Vermont, for missing profit targets. Thomas finds that the company is the lifeblood of the
town and, instead of closing down the firm, she falls in love and learns valuable lessons beyond the bottom line. The movie aired three times over the holiday season and it wasn’t hard for anyone who’s ever been here to see that Ellicottville’s charm was the perfect backdrop for a movie about love, redemption and determination. In addition to scenes shot at Holiday Valley, the Jefferson Inn and along Washington Street, locations in East Aurora and Buffalo made cameos. Pretty cool stuff! Investing in Fun Of course, the real work that keeps a lot of people busy around Ellicottville has to do with fun. As Ellicottville continues
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January 28 - 29 USASA Boardercross Weekend Holiday Valley February 20 Presidents’ Day February 20-24 ECS Winter Recess
FLITE Team Athletes Compete in US Selections Moguls
Wyatt Antekiewicz
FLITE Team Athletes Elissa Cole, Lexi Crotty and Wyatt Antkiewicz recently competed at the US Selections Mogul Event. The U.S. Selection Events are held in December at the start of each season. The event is used to qualify skiers to start in NorAm competitions and possible starts in U.S. World
Cups. Athletes invited for moguls or dual moguls will be granted starts in both moguls and dual moguls. The 2016 U.S. Selection Events for Moguls and Dual Moguls were held from Dec. 16-22, 2016 in Winter Park, CO. As a result, Lexi Crotty and
See HoliMont Flight Team page 7
Your Turn Women’s Clinic Jan. 26-27
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Eagles Split at Jamestown Tourney
January 26 - 27 “Your Turn” Women’s Ski Clinic Holiday Valley
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Attention all women skiers - it’s time for a break! For all those years of getting everyone
else organized, packing lunches, gathering the hats, gloves and goggles, here’s your chance to grab some justfor- you time on the slopes. Professional skier, coach and racer, Lisa Densmore Ballard and Holiday Valley’s Snowsports School present “Your Turn” Women’s Clinic at Holiday Valley on Jan. 26 and
27. Intermediate to advanced female skiers will gain more confidence in different snow conditions and on more challenging terrain…and have fun while doing it! Lisa has a unique way of communicating her understanding of equipment and technique and explaining them in ways that make sense.
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crowd, but is truly paradise for skiers that love the sport. The first trails were established in 1937 by Art Roscoe, a forefather of skiing in Western New York. Art was the Park Forester and Assistant Manager at the time, and began utilizing old logging roads as XC ski trails; he even built a
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Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing at ASP
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Finding a dedicated crosscountry ski trail is almost a rarity these days, as people on snowmobiles, snowshoers and winter hikers all try to make use of a groomed trail. Having restricted use for just one sport discipline might not be so popular with the non-XC ski
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exciting sport.” (HoliMont also offers TeleFest Day in March, which features Tele-lessons for all levels.) HoliMont takes their lessons seriously. “We have more than 150 instructors including Alpine, Nordic, Snowboard and Adaptive who are certified by PSIA/AASI,” Frank explained. “Our Phoenix Adaptive Program is outstanding, and instructors come from other areas to train with us. Our instructors, eager to improve, attend weekly clinics to sharpen their skiing, riding and teaching skills taught by PSIA/ AASI trained clinicians. For those enthusiastic instructors
heading to certification exams during the season, we also provide afternoon clinics with our PSIA/AASI Ace Team members and examiners. Our instructors are a well-trained and enthusiastic group who look forward to teaching each week.” And why do so many people choose to take lessons at HoliMont? “People who have visited HoliMont love the warm, welcoming, familyoriented atmosphere,” noted Frank. “HoliMont is a private club only open to members and their guests on the weekends, but it opens its hills to the public during the week. There are six chair lifts and one surface lift at HoliMont, and a great new beginner area with a Magic Carpet to get skiers and riders safely up the hill. As our High Speed Expo chair whisks skiers to the top in no time, we rarely have long lift lines, and have lots of wonderful terrain available from Black Diamonds to Green slopes. Our cross-country and snowshoe trails are free of charge and offer a variety of terrain for the more adventurous.” For anyone looking to rent
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Construction is expected to begin early this year. Speaking of craft beverages, there’s also a new distillery in town. Take the short drive out Route 242 to visit the Ellicottville Distillery, where owners use locally-produced grains and fruits to make various vodkas and, in the future, gins and honey spirits. A retail space offers tasting flights and cocktails, as well as bottle purchases. On the Move Meanwhile, other village businesses have moved or plan to relocate soon. Ellicottville Oasis Spa, formerly located on Jefferson Street, moved in May to the Tamarack Club at Holiday Valley, where customers can enjoy more space and amenities while being pampered by the same service-oriented professionals. Holiday Valley moved its headquarters for Holiday Valley Realty and Rental Management this year to the convenient corner of Rt. 219 and Holiday Valley Road (across from the Inn). And M&T Bank, currently located at 3 Washington Street, will soon be moving down the street to a newly-renovated building where you’ll find great service, more parking and a drive-up ATM. Local Governance Both the Town and Village of Ellicottville are under new leadership this year. Matt McAndrew was sworn in on Jan. 1 as the new town supervisor. And in March, the town’s previous supervisor, John Burrell, was elected as Village Mayor. One of McAndrew’s first actions was to hire, with the board’s approval, Tom Scharf as its new Town Highway Superintendent. One of Burrell’s first actions was to create a dozen new public parking spots on Martha Street. A major theme for both municipalities for 2017 is how they can work together to conserve and share resources for projects of importance to both communities. This year, the two shared the cost of a new tablet computer for the sewer department and each contributed to the restoration of the Village Park’s tennis and basketball courts, a new park security system and a new dog park. They are now looking at ways to simplify other processes and eliminate duplication of effort by potentially merging certain services and reorganizing some departments.
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to build its four-season destination reputation, 2016 turned out to be pretty great, with new events and activities drawing more and more visitors to the region for fairweather entertainment. At the heart of this strategy are Holiday Valley and HoliMont, which both continued to reinvest in themselves and their fans throughout 2016. Holiday Valley put the finishing touches on new pedestrian areas created by last year’s major realignment of Holiday Valley Road. Other projects include purchasing new automated snow guns, new equipment and upgrades for Sky High Adventure Park, new golf carts, grooming equipment and more. HoliMont also invested in snowmaking equipment and infrastructure, and in improving some of its ski runs and operations buildings. And with a strong lake effect machine producing copious amounts of snow in December, the entire community is already feeling great about this winter 2016-17 season. Business is Growing The resorts couldn’t thrive without the restaurants, shops and entertainment venues that support them in the Village of Ellicottville, and visitors will notice several new businesses that have opened their doors to cater to year-round visitors. Finnerty’s Tap Room opened just last week at Washington and Mill Streets in the Village Centre behind the Kwik Fill/Red Apple. The restaurant offers 19 beers on tap, an extensive lunch and dinner menu with something for everyone and a great entertainment environment for sports, music and more. Monroe Street Brick & Brew, a new brick-oven, gourmet pizza restaurant, opened in May to great reviews. The restaurant offers dine-in, carry out and delivery within a threemile radius. On Washington Street, The Gin Mill opened a name-sake “Mercantile” shop next door to the popular dining and nightlife hot spot. It offers logo merchandise, as well as gifts, fresh baked treats and more. The Daily Grind, the new coffee shop on Washington Street, retained some of the character of a former café in the same spot (notably the outdoor firepit), but has added some great new features, including a menu that has something for everyone, from meat lovers to vegans, at breakfast, lunch and dinner. The commercial success of Ellicottville Brewing Company’s line of products, whose flagship restaurant and brewery is located at 28 Monroe Street in the village, has prompted the company to expand its brewing and bottling functions into a vacant warehouse in the town of Little Valley. The new manufacturing facility will include a tasting room, tours, an outdoor concert space and a beer museum.
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Meanwhile, the top ranked Ellicottville Central School District started the 201617 school year with 651 K-12 students – the largest enrollment in the district in 13 years. WNY Southtowns Scenic Byway Dedicated A 37-mile stretch of highway looping from the Erie/ Cattaraugus County border and back was officially dedicated as the newest section of the Western New York Southtowns Scenic Byway at a ceremony in May. This new section runs along portions of routes 219, 240 and 242 in the towns of Ashford and Ellicottville and the Village of Ellicottville. In November, Village Mayor Burrell was appointed to the Byway’s board of directors. He is the first Cattaraugus County representative on that board. EVGV Trail Efforts to build a recreational trail linking Ellicottville and Great Valley continue and the trail committee has kicked off a major capital fundraising drive to pay for the first leg of the trail that will run from the Town Center/Nannen Arboretum east to Route 219. They’re also finding creative ways to make things happen through partnerships with local municipalities, developers and even students at the Ellicottville BOCES who, through instructor Terry Fuller, volunteered to build a new trailhead structure at the Town Center. Springville Times In August, Ellicottville Times owner and executive editor, Jennie Acklin, started the Springville Times, which features news from in and around Springville, NY, just north of Ellicottville, along Route 219. Managing editor of both papers is Alicia Dziak, who has been with the Ellicottville Times for four years, and who resides in the Springville school district. The two papers can be found together all over both Springville and Ellicottville, and tie the two communities together, promoting events, businesses and people in both. Want to keep up with all the news, announcements and events in Ellicottville this year? The Ellicottville Times is FREE on newsstands throughout the area every Friday, and is always online at www. ellicottvilletimes.com and on Facebook at The Ellicottville Times. Subscriptions are also available.
During the holiday break, the boys’ Varsity basketball team played in a tournament at Jamestown Community College against some stiff competition in the four-team tourney. Taking part were our own Ellicottville Eagles (62), Sherman Wildcats (4-1), Randolph Cardinals (6-3) and Maple Grove Red Dragons (26). The Eagles first matchup was against Sherman. In the close fought battle, Ellicottville squeezed out a win, 62-58, led by Elliot Bowen’s double double, 19 points and 16 rebounds; Bowen also added seven blocks to his game stats. Austin Grinols added 15 points for the victory and dished out seven assists. Steven Rowland, Deric Leiper and Griffin Chudy added their share of points:10, 10 and seven, respectively. The top scorer for Sherman and high scorer in the contest was Chris Robson with 27 points. Ellicottville won the game by winning the battle of the boards, out rebounding Sherman 38-17. In the other first round action, Randolph advanced over Maple Grove, leading up to a rematch for the championship game between the Eagles and Cardinals. Ellicottville won the first game between these two schools back in early December by a slim margin of 52-49. Unfortunately, the outcome of the championship game was in favor of the Randolph Cardinals this time, 49-46. These two evenly-matched teams provided some pretty exciting basketball action. The Cardinals game plan was to stop the Eagles’ Elliot Bowen and they did so successfully, allowing him to score a season low of only four points, well below his average of close to 20 points per game. Bowen did, however, continue to dominate on the boards, grabbing 11 for his team. Austin Grinols led the way for the Eagles with 18 points, followed by Deric Leiper with 12 points. Jarrett Lecceadone and young Tyler
Hind were the leaders for Randolph, averaging 12 and 15 points per game, respectively. Lecceadone also averages 12 rebounds and two steals per game. The Varsity boys’ next two home games are this Friday, Jan. 6 against the Pine Valley Panthers, also 6-2 on the season, and North Collins Eagles (2-6) on Tuesday, Jan. 10. Game times are both at 7:30 p.m. The game against Pine Valley will prove to be another exciting match up for the Eagles. Players to keep an eye on for the Panthers are Zach Mansfield leading the team with 18 points per game, and Gilberto Ortiz with 12 rebounds per game. Varsity Girls action has the Lady Eagles playing at home on Thursday, Jan.12, game time is 7:30 p.m. against the Franklinville Panthers, also 6-0 in the first part of their season. This will be an exciting match up for the girls’ team to see who will be sitting on top of the Class D league. Marrissa Hamilton continues averaging double doubles, while Franklinville’s dynamic duo, the Haskell sisters, Allyson and Danielle, average 17 and 24 points per game, respectively. In NCAA Division 1 basketball, St. Bonaventure’s men’s basketball team notched another win under their belts with a decisive 89-77 victory over UMass. The 9-4 Bonnies play this Saturday, Jan. 7 on their home court against conference rival George Mason. Game time is 5 p.m. at the Reilly Center. In Atlantic 10 conference play, St. Bonaventure is 1-0 for the men, while the women’s team is 1-1. The 6-8 Lady Bonnies will not play at home for a while, going on a grueling road swing first to Virginia to take on the Richmond Spiders on Jan. 7, and then all the way to St. Louis, MO to take on the St. Louis University Billikens in a nationally-televised game to be aired on NBCSN Jan. 11 at 12 p.m. In their final
game of 2016, Randolph high school hoopster Mckenna Maycock played 31 minutes off the bench in a squeaker, losing to George Mason 52-49. Maycock grabbed 10 rebounds and added four points. In NCAA Division III basketball, the Hilbert Hawks return to action trying to increase their league record to 4-3, playing at home on Jan. 7 against the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg. Game time is at 3 p.m. at the Hafner Recreation Center in Hamburg, NY. Panama High School star Josh Eddy will be looking to improve upon his four points and four rebounds performance from his last contest against Franciscan University back before the holiday break. Shannon Rodgers from Pioneer High School will lead the Lady Hawks, who are also looking to increase their AMCC standings to 4-3 against Pitt-Greensburg on Saturday, Jan. 7 in the first game of the double header starting at 1 p.m. Player development tip this week is to improve your free throw shooting by practicing rhythm shooting. This drill requires at least two players— one shooting while the other is rebounding and feeding the shooter. The goal is to establish a rhythm in your shooting by releasing the shot as quickly as the ball is being fed into your hands. Have your hands in the ready position and without any other motion, go straight into your shot. See how many consecutive free throws you can make before missing. After a miss, the players switch. Continue shooting until you get tired. The idea is to be able to shoot 30-50 consecutive free throws in as little time as possible. What you are really doing is ingraining a repetitive mechanical motion and routine into your free throws so that it becomes natural. In critical game winning situations, you can be confident that your shot will go in.
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The Mountain Shops at Holiday Valley
By Indrek Kongats
Ellicottville’s own Holiday Valley has been voted one of the top ski resorts in the East. With such high praise, a visit to their Mountain Ski Shops does not disappoint— these two shops, located near the Main Lodge and inside Yodeler Lodge, are exactly what you would expect from a first class resort. Holiday Valley Mountain Shops carry everything that a skier and snowboarder could possibly need or require for an enjoyable day on the slopes. Mountain Shop manager Karl Kirshner has put together a tremendous product line that only someone with many years of ski industry experience and indepth knowledge of the sport could have. For the visiting skier and snowboarder, the Holiday Valley Mountain Shops carry all of the critical accessories, clothing and protective gear that you may have accidentally left at home, such as outerwear, goggles, helmets, gloves or mittens. For the savvy shopper, the shops have the latest new and exciting ski and snowboard fashion lines. According to Kirshner, “We have the most diverse product lines in the area! Stop in to check us out. During the winter season, both shops are open seven days per week and the shop at the base area is open evenings.” The knowledgeable staff makes shopping at the Holiday Valley Mountains Shops an enjoyable experience. They even have gift cards available
from $25 to $500 that can be applied to any combination of items including lift tickets, lessons, food, lodging or items in the Mountain Shop. Here are some of the great product lines that they carry: Burton, Roxy, Quiksilver, 686 and DNA, North Face, Descente/DNA, Marker, Eider, Obermeyer, Nils, DaKine, Scott, Fera and more. The Mountain Shops carry an exclusive line of Zimtstern clothing, warm sweaters and fleece from Hot Chili Outerwear, Meister and Icewear. In the accessory department that includes back packs, gloves, goggles, sunglasses and helmets, they carry DaKine, Oakley, Smith, Scott, Zeal and Gordini, Giro and Smith, Turtle Fur, Scott, Quiksilver, Roxy, Burton, Hot Chilis, Swany and Hot Fingers. Additionally, and most importantly for parents of young aspiring skiers and snowboarders, the shops have a great variety and assortment of clothing in youth sizes. According to Kirshner, “Our mission at the Mountain Shops is that we want to earn your loyalty by being competitively fair, friendly, knowledgeable, and by treating you to an exceptional shopping experience.” The Mountain Shop (located near the Main/Creekside Lodges) hours are Monday through Thursday until 8:30 p.m., and Friday/Saturday until 10 p.m. The Yodeler Mountain Shop is open Sunday through Thursday until 5 p.m., and Friday/Saturday until 7 p.m.
When the ski shops in town are closed for the evening, it’s good to know that if you are still in need of something for the following day they are open late! Although equipment rental isn’t part of the Mountain Shops operation, it is available and located nearby in the main lodge and you definitely can’t beat the convenience of renting equipment right at the slopes. The Rental Shop and High Performance Tuning Center are located on the lower level of the Holiday Valley Lodge. Their standard ski rentals include Elan and Rossignol skis and Dalbello boots and they offer Burton snowboards and boots, they also rent helmets and poles. It is very important to note that their rental equipment is top of the line and kept in tip top shape, replaced every three years and maintained by their own tuning center— nothing worse than renting poorly maintained equipment and ruining your hard-earned day on the slopes! The High Performance Shop carries a selection of allmountain, free riding, women’s, mogul and race shaped skis, including Atomic, Elan, Rossignol, Head, Salomon and Blizzard. The shop is also the site for ski/board tuning and repair so customers can leave their skis or boards to be tuned up overnight, ready for that fresh snow in the morning! Snowshoes and cross country equipment complete with boots and poles are also available to rent from the High Performance Shop as well. For the skier’s convenience, the rental hours coincide with four and eight hour tickets. If you happen to be Canadian and are getting hammered with a 30 percent exchange rate (that is not in your favor), take a big sigh of relief when you walk through the doors of Holiday Valley. This week, through Jan. 8, the Canadian dollar is being accepted at par during Canadian Friendship week. Although the Canadian dollar at par applies only to purchases for lift tickets and rental equipment, the money that you are saving will go a long way in either of their two great Mountain Shops located next to the Holiday Valley Main Lodge and in the Yodeler Lodge. Don’t forget to ask for Karl Kirshner—he’ll take good care of you!
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ski jump and downhill ski area in the park. Shortly after his retirement in 1968, new and improved trails were cut in 1972 with only one purpose in mind—to have a dedicated XC ski trail network. Now the area has one of the best double tracks for the classic style XC ski enthusiast in the northeast. There are over 20 miles of maintained trails in the network today, ranging from beginner to advanced and remote backcountry areas. Dogs, hikers, snowshoers and snowmobiles are prohibited from these trails and there is a trail etiquette for their use that include: slower skiers ski in the right hand track and groups should stay in single file; if you stop, get out of the track; if you fall, attempt to re-groom the track with your skis; and most importantly, don’t leave litter behind— what you take in must come out with you. Trail use instructions and etiquette are posted on the outside of the ski center building. Classic Cross-Country Techniques The Art Roscoe Ski-Touring area is dedicated to the classic XC skiing technique, which includes the use of groomed tracks to guide the skier along the trail. On the flats and flat uphills, the classic technique is unmatched for speed and pleasure, creating a fluid forward motion that uses both legs and arms equally; this motion is called the diagonal. Christian Hollow and Sweetwater Trails are suitable for beginners. Leonard Run is a more intermediate trail. Ridge Run Trail is for the advanced skier, as it utilizes Patterson and is nine miles long if you start and finish at Bova. Double poling is another form of the classic technique, where instead of the arms following the diagonal motion of the legs, they work as one motion powering the skier forward with a tremendous burst of speed. Ski-Skating Technique Ski-skating is a more modern technique that changes the style from a back and forth running motion to a pushing to the side ice skating motion. This technique ruins the groomed tracks and flattens out the trail. Sometimes going up a steep slope, skating is required or the use of the herringbone, double pole or even side steeping. Certain trails do allow ski-skating and they include Stone Tower, Patterson and Snowsnake Run. As you may have guessed, these are steeper and more advanced
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trails. Ski-skating will not work on ungroomed trails where there isn’t a firm base to push off from. Downhill Techniques Downhill sections are where most skiers get into trouble and will bail-out or fall if their descent is too fast or out of control. Combine the downhill with a sharp turn and you are in for a doozey of a fall unless you know how to control your speed. You have two options going downhill and that is to hold a crouch and edge when necessary. This technique is for someone that is confident in their ability and has the balance and coordination to handle the speed in turns. For those of us that alpine ski, we can apply the same techniques as in downhill skiing, but without the rigid boots, bindings and steel carving edges, it’s a whole new ball game. The step turn and the skate turn are the most common XC techniques to make a controlled downhill turn. The snow plow will control your decent on a steep slope; the Telemark turn is by far the best, but it is an expert and acquired skill that is actually easy to learn from the right instructor. Waxing Techniques If you want to get the most out of your XC skiing, then you have to learn something about waxing. Even if you use the non-wax kind of ski with a section of fish scales under foot, you still want a gliding wax for the tip and tail. Otherwise, you’ll always be stepping off the track to let faster skiers pass or trail your own group and get the nickname of slow-poke. A kicker wax is used underfoot to give forward movement and bite into the snow— the non-wax skis use the fish scale, but on a steep uphill, the fish scale does not even compare with a good wax job.
It never hurts to carry both types of waxes in your pocket if you are not progressing the way you should. The kicker waxes, or Klister as they a called, come in a tube and are very sticky and gooey. Klister is temperature dependant for cold and warm snow conditions and must be removed after a ski outing, as everything will stick to your bases, including dirt, hair, clothes, etc. The gliding waxes are in a puck form and are even more weather dependant with smaller temperature ranges. As the cold morning gives way to a sunny afternoon, your waxing needs might change, so anticipate this and have the warmer wax with you. Gliding waxes are applied thinly and buffed into the base, leaving a very thin film on your ski. After hours of skiing, this film will wear down and reapplication is needed. Carry a little kit with you with the different waxes, a cork block to buff in the wax, a scraper to remove excess wax and a cleaning cloth. Snowshoeing Snowshoeing is fun and there are no boundaries or conditions that you can’t snowshoe in unless it’s prohibited, as in the case of groomed XC trails. ASP has a dedicated snowshoe trail called the Bear Paw. If you are into snowshoe racing, then a trail is what you want, but if you are a free spirit and want to get away from the crowd, go off the beaten path and blaze your own trail— after all, that’s why snowshoes were invented. The deeper the snow, the larger the snowshoe you’ll need to prevent sinking in. The shorter and wider types, like a bear paw, are for tight forested areas while the long classic design is for open country and going fast. Poles help tremendously in snowshoeing to help keep your balance and for climbing steep slopes without having your legs do all the work.
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WEEKDAY SKIING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Lift Hours: 9:30am - 4:20pm As one of the largest and most successful private ski and outdoor recreational clubs in the northeast, we can’t wait to showcase what our members have known for over half a century! The most successful private clubs are those built around the foundation of enduring relationships and social camaraderie between friends and associates and we are no different at Holimont. With that in mind, we are embarking on a campaign in which we are asking our current members to assist us in identifying those individuals whom they feel will properly embrace the culture and tradition of our club and personally invite them to join. By receiving this personal invitation, you and your family are invited to participate in the “Discover HoliMont” Preview Membership Initiative, giving your entire family the opportunity to preview the club and experience all we have to offer first-hand. The preview opportunity allows you to enjoy the club without the payment of an upfront initiation fee commitment, with the obligation of committing to a preview membership relationship for 4 months (applicable dues, fees and charges will apply). During your preview term, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a preferred initiation fee; a reduced initiation fee if you submit full payment within 30 days of joining, or you can choose a generous staged payment schedule. Additionally, once you secure your membership within 30 days of joining by submitting initiation fee payment in full, or upon submitting your first staged payment, you will enjoy monthly credits totalling as much as $960 over 24 months to your club account to spend any way you wish.
It’s a lifestyle discoverholimont.com Now is the time to ski the resort life, every week of the season. HoliMont is currently involved in a membership drive that makes becoming a member more affordable than ever. There is a package that suits every skier and family. Try it out first to see if it fits your lifestyle. For more information on becoming a member please call our office or email our membership coordinator at Bev@holimont.com. HoliMont offers a refreshing change to your average ski experience.
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The Gear-Up rental shop at HoliMont has everything you need to enjoy the snow this season. The rental fleet was completely replaced this year with the latest skis from Rossignol, boards from Burton and demo’s from some of the best brands in the industry. We have competitive pricing and excellent customer service. Gear-Up also has snowshoes, XC and telemark skis to rent for those looking for the ultimate in winter exercise.
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conducted for the top U.S. and Canadian development skiers, with additional positions for other foreign competitors. U.S. athletes are selected to compete in these events using the results from the U.S. Selection Events, previous season National Championships and Junior
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Wyatt Antkiweicz secured spots on the NorAm Tour this season. They are very excited to get the opportunity to continue competing at the National and International level. The NorAm tour is
World Championships. The mission of the NorAm tour is to aid in the preparation of athletes for World Cup Freestyle competition through the provision of high-quality training and competitive opportunities.
The 2016-2017 NorAm tour will be an exciting tour held at the following venues: Killington, Vermont, Feb. 11-12 Val St Come, Quebec, Feb. 17-18 North Star, California, Feb. 25-26 Apex, British Columbia, March 4-5 This is the next step in the progression of our athletes as they aspire towards you the US Ski Team.
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Holiday Valley U16 Women Sweep HoliMont New Year’s Eve Open
By Caitlin Croft
HoliMont hosted a U16 Pre-Season Open Giant Slalom on New Year’s Eve. Seven Holiday Valley women finished in the top 10, taking one through five consecutively. Paige Duffy won the race with teammates following close on her heels. Logan Fredrickson took silver, and Katherine Wojnowski rounded out the podium with the bronze. There was only one-hundredth of a second separating these two women; less time than a blink of the eye. Lauren Thomas finished in 4th, Sierra Cappelli took 5th and the Holiday Valley (HV) sweep was broken by HoliMont’s (HO) Rachel Green in 6th and Zoe Knauss 7th. Hayly Fredrickson (HV) finished 9th, Taylor Hubert (HV) 10th, Chloe Richards (HO) 11th and Katrina Surdyka (HV) 12th. Marian Searby (HO) took 18th, followed by another streak of Holiday Valley women, Phoebe Dunnin 19th, Alaina Lah 20th, Madeleine Cherr 21st, Claire Taylor 22nd and Haley Barden 25th. On the men’s side, HoliMont took two-thirds of the podium with David Flaherty in 1st and Carlo Muscarella with the silver. Nathan Briselden (HV) finished 4th, Jacob Flaherty
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She uses video analysis of each skier and gives plenty of personal feedback. And there’s lots of group camaraderie, resulting in friendships and new ski partners! Cost of the clinic is $290, which includes two days of coaching, demo skis and (HO) 5th, Max Carbaugh (HV) 6th, Christian Taylor (HV) 8th and Maxxon Solly (HO) 9th. Dalton Potter of Holiday Valley finished 13th, with teammate Alec Nolan in 14th. Lucas Johnson (HO) took 15th, Orry Shattenberg (HV) 18th and Nicholas Scott (HO) 23rd. Sean Nolan (HV) finished 27th, William Peters (HO) took 34th, Connor Galton (HV) 35th, Samuel Balanevsky (HO) 37th and William Assad (HO) 39th. It was a very successful second outing for some and the first race of the season for many! That night a few Holiday Valley athletes traveled up to
lectures about the equipment and proper boot fitting, plenty of skiing with Lisa and Holiday Valley Instructors, video analysis of each participant, a continental breakfast each day, two lunches and one dinner and door prizes. Specially priced lift tickets
are available. A lodging special at the Inn at Holiday Valley is offered for Wednesday and Thursday nights; call (800) 323-0020. For more details go to www.holidayvalley.com/ womenskiclinic.
Lake Placid for Whiteface’s New Year’s Day Open Giant Slalom. Nathan Briselden finished in an impressive 11th place and first year U16 Alec Nolan took 17th competing against men up to six years his senior! A big thanks to the coaches and parents who took the long drive to get the athletes to this race! Next weekend, Holiday Valley and HoliMont host the first Empire Cup West Series of the season, which counts towards post-season results. Check in next week to see how our home hill athletes do! Lisa Densmore Ballard’s “Your Turn” Women’s Ski Clinic to be held at Holiday Valley Jan. 26-27
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“Turbo Twenty-Three” by Janet Evanovich Larry Virgil skipped out on his latest court date after he was arrested for hijacking an eighteen-wheeler full of premium bourbon. Fortunately for bounty hunter Stephanie Plum, Larry is just stupid enough to attempt almost the exact same crime again. Only this time he flees the scene, leaving behind a freezer truck loaded with Bogart ice cream and a dead body—frozen solid and covered in chocolate and chopped pecans. Stephanie Plum has a lot on her plate, but for a girl who claims to have “virtually no marketable skills,” these are the kinds of sweet assignments she does best.
This book is currently available in book format only at the Ellicottville Memorial Library. It is also available as a large print book and an audio book using our interlibrary loan program. Don’t forget, you can access over 14,500 eBooks and eAudiobooks using your library card!
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New Year’s resolutions often focus on improving physical health, but what if you focused on mental health this year? While the culture at large often dismisses mental selfcare— in part because of the
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stigma against those facing mental illness— emotional well-being is a priority for everyone. Mental health affects how you think, feel and act on a daily basis, as well as influences how you handle stress, make decisions and connect with others. If you’re set on making a vow for improvement in the next year, add mental health to the top of your priority list. Here are some easy ways to do that: We can start the New Year by being more present in each and every day. Let’s begin by putting down our phones and connecting more with people than technology. Stop comparing yourself to others. Embrace your mistakes and
know that they do not define you. Get outside. Make fun a priority and laugh often. Make rest a priority and cut yourself some slack. Appreciate what you have and enjoy time alone. Confide in only trustworthy people and learn from your mistakes. Say “no” when you need to. Be kind, fair and unafraid to speak up. If you can go to bed each night knowing that you lifted someone up rather than judge them and take them down, then you’ve done your job as a human being who understands not only the meaning of integrity, but also the effect it can have on a fellow human being.
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The Great Valley Senior Group, including the towns of Great Valley, Humphrey, Salamanca, Ellicottville and Mansfield, will gather for its monthly meeting on Wednesday,
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any questions regarding the meeting, please call Yvonne Darts at 244-6267. A short meeting will follow the luncheon, when the officers for 2017 will be installed.
Benefit for Local MS Patient Jan. 21 in Great Valley
Eric Feldbauer, a 38-yearold lifelong resident of Great Valley and father of two has been accepted for Stem Cell therapy through StemGenex out of San Diego, California. Eric is an IT specialist who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis 13 years ago. Prior to this diagnosis, Eric was one of the earlier snowboard instructors at Holiday Valley and an accomplished guitarist. With his continued declining health, a stem cell transplant may be able to provide him with a better quality of life by reversing some of the damage caused by the MS and prevent further attacks. StemGenex
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Medical group provides an ethical procedure of using the patient’s own stem cells from their fat tissue. They estimate the uninsured expenses will be more than $20,000. Costs will include travel to CA, medical testing, treatment and more. Eric shared this sentiment, “My family has had to change their lives to take care of me. I would like to be healthy enough to take care of myself and my daughters”. Cathy Lacy, Eric’s mom, her husband Norm and a group of caring people are holding a benefit on January 21, 1-7pm at the Great Valley Fire Hall
to help Eric raise money for the treatment. There will be a $20 donation /admission per adult. Children under 12 will be free. Admission includes a buffet organized by Katy’s Fly In Restaurant in Great Valley, beer or pop, entertainment by the band “Dozo My Lady” and some amazing door prizes, there will be a silent auction and Basket raffle. Items include a week’s stay at an Adirondack vacation home, original water color paintings and other surprises. In addition, a baked goods sale with homemade pies and goodies will be available for purchase. A Fundraising campaign in Eric’s honor has been established with HelpHopeLive a trusted national non-profit organization that has been providing community-based fundraising guidance to patients for more than 30 years. All donations are tax deductible. Please consider a contribution. Visit www. helphopelive.org and search for Eric Feldbauer. Pre-sale tickets may be purchased at Alexandra’s and at Katy’s Café in Ellicottville.
Before the time of the snowmobile, which wasn’t that long ago by the way, my family did a lot of cross country skiing and snowshoeing to get around during the winters at our lodge. Another method of transportation, if we happened to be in a hurry, needed to cover a long distance or just wanted to have some fun, was to have our family pet Tex, a very large black and tan Shepherd, pull us. The Norwegians called this “Skijoring”, to be pulled on skis by a dog(s). Ice fishing was very good at that time, in the mid-sixties as I remember, and my dad was a very avid ice fisherman. Surrounding our lodge were a dozen lakes that had no access roads in the winter, or even the summer, for that matter. These secluded lakes were teaming with Lake and Speckled Trout. The problem was how to get to them. The snowmobile was around, but we didn’t own one and besides, they were so big, clumsy and expensive that unless you where a professional trapper or logger, they didn’t make much sense. Dog power was what we called it and if anyone has ever tried walking a dog without a training collar then you’ll know that the natural instinct for a dog on a lead is to pull. Yes, dogs love to pull and run! A combination that works well for the owner that has the ability to follow along without getting an arm yanked off or getting dragged on the ground. The Norwegians must have had a lot of dogs to have come up with such an ingenious method of transportation, such a cost effective way to harness all that energy and make it work for them. The Skijor harness fits around the dog’s body in a way that it doesn’t hamper the dog’s ability to run freely and pull a load with the least amount of effort. The harness is then attached to a long lead, which in turn is attached to another harness around the mid- section of the skier. The equipment is basic: skis, poles and the Skijor harness assembly. Our cross country skis where nothing like what you see being used today; they were more like the ones found hanging over your fireplace for decoration. Those wide old boards with the leather harnesses were excellent for what we needed them for— “groomed x-country trails,” what are those?! Today’s neat little skinny XC skis would have been totally useless back then, not a good mix with heavy packs and deep
snow, although today Skijoring has evolved into a popular sport where modern day XC skis are used on groomed trails. For the ice fisherman that wants to explore some virgin water without a snowmobile, Skijoring is just the ticket. Traveling over flat icecovered lakes will be a snap, but unfortunately, to get from lake to lake, you’ll encounter several miles of overland travel where the snow can be waist deep. Skijoring will no longer work, but those long wide skis will, just like snowshoes, to keep you afloat. Once back on the surface of a frozen lake, hook the lead back onto the dog and off you go. Skijoring is an ever-evolving sport and as with most, sports competitions eventually begin to take place. Skijor competitions associated with sprint races are often 3 to 10 miles in length, but in recent years there has been interest in longer, distance events. If your skijoring takes you down this path, you’ll have to think seriously about training and conditioning yourself and your dog. Before you put skis on your feet, take your dog for a little run while attached onto your skijor harness to see what it’s like to be hooked together. The lead line, or tug as it is properly referred to, can be swapped out for a long bungee cord to take the strain off your dog and yourself. In any type of dog training, stop frequently and praise your animal and offer the occasional treat; remember, this is supposed to be fun! Practice your commands by using common terminology used by mushers in sled dog training: “hike” get moving “gee” turn right, “haw” turn left, “easy” slow and the allimportant “whoa” stop. Start on a well-defined trail so that the dog will go in the right direction, a cross country ski trail off-season is the ideal training area. Also remember your dog is always on a leash, so public parks that enforce the leash law are OK to practice in. Call out the appropriate
command and when your dog responds correctly, praise him. Be careful to limit your conversation with your dog to just the commands and praising so as not to confuse them. The health of both you and your dog should be your number one priority, so don’t work either of you too hard. Athletic dogs are healthier and live longer. Dogs and skis are a natural combination and the satisfaction of working together with them will bring you closer together. Here is some helpful information and questions to ask yourself before you start skijoring with your dog as outlined on the USA Skijoring website: www. skijorusa.org Does your dog like to run? Are they leash pullers? (not required, but it helps) Any size of dog can skijor, but 35 pounds and larger will be more successful in pulling you. Equipment tips: Harness: A pulling harness is very important. Using a neck collar can injure your dog! Tether: A line from the harness to your waist should include a bungee. Running can use a 6-feet line, skiing needs 9-feet to account for the speed and ski tips. Waist Belt: A proper skijoring belt is nice, but you can start with a simple fanny pack or rock climbing harness. Just ensure the belt is wide enough to cover several of your vertebrae on your back. Standard skate ski equipment is used for racing, but touring skis work just fine for recreational skijoring. Never skijor with metal edge skis. A dog is a great companion, especially when you are traveling into isolated territory where it is essential to be prepared for the worst. Falling through the ice or getting lost in a blizzard, your dog maybe your only chance for survival. Most people wouldn’t think that their family pet would be up to the task of pulling you on skis over some frozen tundra, but you’d be surprised.
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Happy New Year! I hope all of you were able to spend the holiday break with family and friends, doing all kinds of fun things around WNY. I celebrated a milestone birthday (I’m not afraid of you, 40!), got to sleep in a bit, and finally got out onto the slopes for the season. For the fourth year now, my family is enjoying our Sunday night ski club at Holiday Valley. I’m always a little nervous to get my ski legs back, but once I successfully dismounted the Yodeler lift for the first time and made my way down Candy Cane without taking a spill, my nerves turned into adrenaline as I soared (slowly—I didn’t say I’m a great skier!) down the trails one by one. There’s so much to love about Holiday Valley—the variety of terrain, the great lodges, the waffles, the night skiing. It’s like returing home after a long time away, where so much is comfortable, but so much is new again. My twin sister and her family also go, so it’s dedicated family time each and every week through the winter months, and time that we all genuinely look forward to. When we packed up and headed home through the still-decorated streets of the Village, I thought how lucky we are to have such a great place to spend our time, to take our kids and to make new friends in. Thank you Ellicottville for being such a significant part of our lives, and thanks to all of you for making it such a special place.
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Snow may be on the top of everyone’s minds as winter grips our region, but the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce would like to jump ahead just a bit, to Independence Day Weekend, when the slopes transform not only to golf course fairways but also one of the best outdoor concert venues in the region. It’s time to announce the headliners for the 2017 Ellicottville Summer Music Festival. Over the years, the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce has prided itself in bringing some of the top names in music to our area for a great outdoor show. This year is no different. Headlining the festival this year, performing Sunday, July 2, will be none other than the American Band themselves, Grand Funk Railroad. According to the band’s website, “Grand Funk Railroad includes original founding members Don Brewer (vocals and drums, writer and singer of the multi-million selling hit, “We’re An American Band”) and bassist Mel Schacher, ‘The God Of Thunder.’ Joining Don and Mel are true ‘All Stars.’ Singer Max Carl is a rock veteran from 38 Special. Max penned and sang 38’s biggest hit “Second Chance” and was co-founder of California’s legendary Jack Mack and the Heart Attack. Don refers to Max as ‘the best blue-eyed soul singer on the planet.’ Lead guitarist Bruce Kulick is best known for his 12 years with KISS and also has credits with Michael Bolton, Meatloaf and Billy Squier. (KISS members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley were influenced early on by Grand Funk.) Keyboardist Tim Cashion has a master’s degree in music from the University of Miami. Affectionately called ‘Dr. Tim,’ his credits include stints with Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band and English soul man Robert Palmer.” Taking to the stage before Grand Funk is a legend of classic rock, Carl Dixon, with Carl Dixon and the Last Buffalo. Born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Carl Dixon remains one of Canada’s stellar singers and musicians. He’s fronted and played with some of Canada’s most iconic bands including The Guess Who, Coney Hatch and April Wine. Carl scored his first record deal in the 80s, was featured on MTV and went on to tour alongside Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and many more. His music career took him through rock n’ roll highs and lows throughout the 90s and into the new millennium. While lead singer of The Guess Who, Carl was critically injured in a car accident in Australia in 2008, sustaining 52 injuries. His remarkable comeback as a solo artist, then reuniting with Coney Hatch to score a new record deal, has only been topped by his recent return as front man of The Guess Who for two special shows in the USA in January 2016. Carl’s a published author of Strange Way to Live a story of Rock ‘N Roll Resurrection, and he’s a prolific songwriter and inspirational speaker. He now resides in the wilds of Haliburton Ontario. The night before, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra will perform their annual show featuring patriotic fanfare choreographed to fireworks, dance music and some great movie favorites, including Pirates of the Caribbean and Frozen. There’ll be something for the whole family to enjoy. The weekend gets going Friday with the kickoff event for the Ellicottville Stroll the Streets. The entertainment will take place all throughout the village with music at the gazebo and so many other events taking place. Tickets for the 2017 Ellicottville Summer Music Festival will go on sale January 3, 2017. Prices to be announced. A VIP package will be available for the weekend, as well as VIP-Only events and special pricing times.
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Sprague Brook, Our Natural Escape
Alpine Race Season Upcoming Kicks Off at Events KB and BSC Springville
Around the first of February, people in Springville and the surrounding areas not only get cabin fever, but also the winter blahs. We seem to forget how beautiful winter can be. Thankfully, we are close to a natural escape—Sprague Brook Park. The Erie Parks and Recreation web site says there is, “No more enchanting location than this to fish, hike, camp, picnic or explore.” For many of the Springville area residents, Sprague Brook is a natural escape. Not that Springville is a huge concrete jungle, but it is a place that has a lot of traffic and restrictions on a variety of winter and summer activities. Sprague Brook is a place that offers a
peaceful place to unwind and in the winter months, a place to have fun and enjoy the natural beauty of the season. When it was formed as a county park in 1964, Erie County used State and Federal grant monies to buy over 2,200 acres from various farms on
Foote Road. The vast majority of the park is in the Town of Concord, with 86 acres in the Town of Sardinia that was bought in 1965 for $1,500. In recent years, the Nature Sanctuary Society of Western New York has also purchased a See Sprague Brook page 8
Sidewalk Plowing Addressed by Village Board
By Jennifer Weber
Mayor William Krebs addressed resident concerns over the plowing of the sidewalks at the Village Board Meeting held on Jan. 3. The first priority in a snow event is for the Department of Public Works to keep the streets open, starting with the emergency routes and moving along to the side streets. The sidewalks are plowed after
everything else. “When we get a foot of snow in 24 hours…it takes a week and a half to clean everything” stated Krebs. “It just takes time... we need residents and store owners to understand that this is a partnership and they need to clear the snow and ice from their sidewalks.” The Village code states that the owner of the property must maintain their sidewalks.
The Village of Springville does plow sidewalks, but this practice does not relieve the home and business owners of the responsibility to make sure the sidewalks are clear and free of hazards. “When we have three feet of snow in three days our schools did not close, we didn’t issue a state of emergency, we didn’t put out any travel bans; we stayed open,” said Krebs. “There aren’t many other villages in Erie County that can stay open and we did it because of our DPW crew, but also because of the partnership we have with our residents.” In other news, Krebs swore in the 2017 Springville Fire Department officers: Chief Dave Klenk, First Assistant Dennis Dains, Second Assistant Jim Siminski, Third Assistant Marc Gentner, Fourth Assistant Cheryl Gentner, Captain Paul See Village Board page 3
Roundball Rumble for Roswell Jan. 11 By Alicia Dziak
Basketball! Local celebrities! SGI teachers! It’s all part of the Roundball Rumble for Roswell on Wednesday, Jan.11. This game was originally set in December, but had to be rescheduled due to weather. The game is the brainchild of the students in SGI high school’s sports and entertainment marketing class, a halfyear elective course, made up of 10th,
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On New Year’s Eve, HoliMont Ski Area in Ellicottville hosted the first U16 Open Giant Slalom of the season in Western New York. Both Kissing Bridge (KB) and Buffalo Ski Club (BSC) had great results considering the athletes had only a few weeks on snow. Ski racing runs deep in Glenwood and Colden, and many do not realize its immense history. This is something we will dive into deeper in the future, but for now we focus on our most See Alpine Race Season page 5
A LOOK BACK: January White Sales at Smith and Klinck
January National Learn a Snowsport Month January 6-8 Everything Buffalo Weekend Kissing Bridge January 11 Roundball for Roswell SGI High School January 19 Discover NY Ski Day By Derek M. Otto
Smith and Klinck advertising that they are quitting their business at 39 East Main Street in 1958. After Smith and Klinck retired this section of the Union Block Building became part of Simon’s Clothing store’s children’s department. Later it was a series of cafes and now is home to Echoes Through Time Civil War museum.
January has been known as the month of White Sales for many years. In 1878, Wanamaker’s Department Store in Philadelphia began the custom by using the slow postChristmas time in January to discount linens and beddings. In the northeast, let’s face it— we spend more time indoors and it’s a great time to change the sheets. In those days most sheets were white, so the sales period would be called “White Sales.” Today, White Sales include most linens and bedding, but also general household items. See A Look Back page 3
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Winter Blues Weekend Jan. 20-22
Shake off those winter blues and head out for a weekend of live music during Ellicottville’s Winter Blues Weekend, Jan. 20-22. Some of the region’s best blues artists will take the stage at various venues around the village and at Holiday Valley to help you break out of those midwinter doldrums. “The holidays are over, winter has you in your nice, warm home, but you are starting to go a bit stir crazy. We get that,” Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce Events and Membership Manager, Barb Pump, said. “This is one of those weekends where you can just let go of all of the pent-up feelings and get out for some great music, good friends and a drink or two.” That weekend is also the annual Harley Day at Holiday Valley. Head up and enjoy the slopes, but also head to the Main Lodge where you can experience all there is in the way of motorcycles and riding, once the weather breaks and the roads are a bit better, of course.
Ellicottville’s Winter Blues Weekend is produced by the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce and is made possible through sponsorship of great partners like Northtown Auto Group, Labatt, and the Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino. For more info, visit www. ellicottvilleny.com.
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Letter from the Editor
Happy New Year! I hope you were all able to start 2017 off with some R&R, and that the upcoming year will bring you much happiness. Since the Springville Times was born in the summer of 2016, I have learned so much about our community. Although I’ve lived here for 13 years now, I am discovering so many new people and places through the paper. I’ve met hard-working local shop owners, dedicated coaches from our school sports teams, volunteers who spend countless hours giving back and so many good-hearted people who define “neighbor.” And, most importantly, I’ve learned how this small community bands together when times are tough. Springville is a wonderful place with so much to offer. There is rich history, a great shopping district, many forms of entertainment, numerous restaurants and plenty of job opportunities. I am continually impressed with the various experiences my children have being students in the district, and with non-profits such as SYI, who work tirelessly to bring so much special programming to our area youth. Kids and adults alike should be proud to be a part of this amazing community. I hope you will continue to keep us in the loop—send me an email at info@springvilletimes. com and let me know about any events, news and just plain cool stories that we can share with our readers. Thank you Springville, Glenwood, East Concord, Colden, Collins, West Valley and every place in between for making this such a terrific place to live and work! Alicia Dziak, Editor, Springville Times
Chronic Disease SelfManagement Workshop Accepting Participants
People Inc.’s Living Healthy Program will have its Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop beginning Jan. 10 and continuing every Tuesday through Feb. 14. The free workshop will be held at People Inc. Orchard Senior Living, 276 Waverly Street, Springville. The course is open
to older adults who are living with or caring for someone with a chronic condition. The workshop provides attendees new skills, enabling them to confront challenges associated with chronic disease. Additionally, tips to maintain an active lifestyle will be provided.
Attendees who complete the workshop will earn a $30 Tops gift card. Registration is required. To register or for more information, call Becky Orton, peer leader trainer and manager of People Inc. Marigold Senior Living, at (716) 773-0907.
Listed below are current SCENe activities planned for January 2017 (subject to change): If you have any questions or wish to register for an activity, call SCENe at 592-2768. Unless otherwise noted, all activities are held at the Concord Senior Center, 40 Commerce Dr., Springville, NY 14141 (off of Waverly) NEW! On Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 10 a.m., join us for Carolyn’s Creations - a canvas painting of a beautiful cardinal. $15 to SCENe by Jan. 18 includes ALL supplies & instruction! Class size limited so don’t miss the deadline! Mail check to SCENe, 40 Commerce Dr., Springville, NY 14141 and/or call 592-2768. Thursday, Jan. 19, 12:45 following lunch, Eden Heights will present “Plan Ahead: Learn your Options” to present the many choices for rehabilitation, assisted living, and memory care. FREE. Friday, Jan. 20, 10 a.m. Are you, or do you know, a grandparent/aunt/brother, etc raising a relative? GatewayLongview’s Kinship Caregiver Support Program provides a comprehensive array of services to the increasing number of kinship caregivers who provide parental support
to children, to minimize the stress associated with kinship care, while bolstering the relationship between the care provider and child or children. Kinship Caregiver Support services include: mentoring; skill building support; tutoring & educational assistance; home-based counseling; and visitation support. Please let Jenny know if you plan to attend at 592-2768. FREE. Craft of the Month: Tues., Jan. 17 at 9:30 a.m. FREE! Can’t get away for spring break? Do a seashell craft! Please call 592-2768 to ensure enough supplies. Check out the new Resource Center in the dining hall of the Concord Senior Center – binders and lots of information for you to peruse on a wide array of topics. If you need assistance, just ask SCENe. SCENe’s office hours will be changing for 2017 – check the office door for schedule (roughly 9-4 Tues. and 9-noon Wed. with some fluctuation), and definitely leave a message anytime at 592-2768. The Concord / Springville Seniors meet at the Concord Senior Center: · 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. is the business meeting - usually a
speaker or entertainment at this time. · 4th Wednesday of the month at 12:30 p.m. for pot luck lunch - bring a dish to pass (for at least 6 people) and your own place setting. No meetings scheduled for the 4th Wednesday of December. Membership is open to all those 55 years of age or older residing in a Springville, Concord, or Glenwood post office district. Dues are $5 a year, payable in January, at which time new members will be considered, and you must be a paid up member and attend at least three meetings a year to go on trips. President is Mary Hubert at 592-2297 for more information. SCENe events are open to the public aged 50+ and are either free or low cost. SCENe is supported by Healthy Community Alliance, Inc., Health Foundation for Western & Central New York;Town of Concord; Erie County Department of Senior Services; member and private donations, community partners and dedicated SCENe volunteers. Tax deductible donations may be sent to: Healthy Community Alliance/SCENe, 40 Commerce Dr., Springville, NY 14141
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Tubing is fun for everyone; all you have to do is sit down, hang on and experience the exhilaration of pure winter fun! The Holiday Valley Tubing Company has up to 22 lanes, including two group lanes, that are 900 feet long and drop 100 vertical feet, plus two handle tows to pull you back up the hill! The tubing park is located on the corner of Route 242 and Bryant Hill Road, about 20 minutes from Springville, and just four miles from Holiday Valley. A FREE shuttle service to and from Holiday Valley is available every two hours during operating hours. Before heading out, check the snow report for any updates, or call 716-699-TUBE. According to Snow Tubing Source, the Holiday Valley Tubing Company is the fifth largest park of its kind in the US. Minimum age/height requirement is seven years old and 42 inches tall for the “big” hill. A special Little Tubers area is available, weather permitting, for younger children at a cost of $5.
A cozy warming hut is at the base of the hill with a snack bar, fireplace and restrooms. Or you can warm up and rest outside at the giant bonfire pit. Tubing is an awesome activity for groups because it is fun for everyone! Group rates for 15 or more people are available with advanced reservations. Contact Group Sales to find out about booking the park for an event. The tubing park is open Thursdays and Fridays from 4:30 to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. In addition, it will be open for holidays and breaks, including the following dates: Jan. 16, 11 am. to 6 p.m., Feb. 20, 11 a.m to 6 p.m., Feb. 21-24, 4:30 to 9 p.m., March 13-17, 4:30 to 9 p.m. What to wear tubing Tubing can be rather chilly and it makes it a much more enjoyable experience if you dress for the weather. You can bundle yourself up like the Michelin Man or take advantage of the new technology in outdoor wear. The goal is to stay warm and
dry, so cotton (gets cold and wet) is not recommended. Dress in layers with a wicking layer close to your skin, a polarfleece sweater and waterproof/windproof jacket on top. Wear flannel pajamas or long underwear under insulated water resistant pants on the bottom. On your feet, wear wool socks and comfortable insulated boots (not ski boots) that can be securely fastened. Wear a close fitting hat that won’t fall off as you’re sliding. Goggles and a scarf or neck warmer aren’t a bad idea if it is snowing or especially cold. Mittens are warmer than gloves, and make sure they are insulated and waterproof. Hats, gloves, neckwarmers and handwarmers are available at the Tubing Company, along with some fun logo’d sweatshirts and t-shirts. Rates start at $10 for a two-hour slide Thursdays ad Fridays for ages 15 and under. For more information, visit w w w. h o l i d a y v a l l e y. c o m / winter/tubing.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
January National Learn a Snowsport Month
January 6 World’s Largest Ski and Snowboard Lesson Holiday Valley wwww.holidayvalley.com
January 18 Volunteer Day at Beaver Meadow Audubon Center www.buffaloaudubon.org
January 18 Volunteer Day at Beaver Meadow Audubon Center www.buffaloaudubon.org
Through January 8 Garden Railway Exhibit Buffalo & Erie Couty Botanical Gardens The railway will bring fun and whimsy to our holiday season! Adults and kids enjoy this great exhibit that will be full of surprises! Go to www. buffalogardens.com for more information.
January 19 Discover NY Ski Day Discounted lift tickets at resorts all across the state. wwww.iskiny.com
January 11 Roundball for Roswell SGI Staff/Alumni and Celebrity basketball game for Roswell Park
January 21 Harley-Day Valley A day featuring everything Harley Davidson. Bikes on display in the Lodge, try the Jumpstart, a real Harley on a trainer so you can go through the gears. Live music and prizes. www.holidayvalley.com
January 11 Volunteer Day at Beaver Meadow Audubon Center www.buffaloaudubon.org January 17 SCENe Craft of the Month: 9:30 a.m. FREE! Can’t get away for spring break? Do a seashell craft! Please call 592-2768 to ensure enough supplies.
January 20-22 Winter Blues Weekend Live music weekend in Ellicottville www.ellicottvilleny.com
January 24 SYI Indoor Soccer Starts January 25 Volunteer Day at Beaver Meadow Audubon Center www.buffaloaudubon.org
January 26-27 Your Turn Women’s Ski Clinic Led by Lisa Densmore Ballard, widely acclaimed coach, instructor and ski racer and assisted by several of Holiday Valley’s finest women instructors, clinic will include talks about ski equipment and proper boot fitting, meals, skiing, video analysis, demo equipment and door prizes. www.holidayvalley.com January 29 Winterfest 2017 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Chestnut Ridge Park Casino, 6121 Chestnut Ridge Road January 29 Aspire Ski the Valley Holiday Valley Benefits children and adults with disabilities in WNY. The event is presented by Independent Health and takes place from noon to 6 PM. www.holidayvalley.com Downhill Skiing at Emery Park T- Bar operates from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends and holidays, and from 4 to 8 p.m. on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays (weather permitting). 858-8513
If you have an event to add to the community calendar, email info@springvilletimes.com.
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Smith, Lieutenant 1 Mike Cochran and Lieutenant 2 Jim Jozwiak. The Board passed a resolution approving a Fuel Agreement with Springville-Griffith Institute School District which allows village vehicles to fuel at the school’s facility on North Street. The Village will pay an administrative fee of $.05 per gallon for administrative costs and $.03 per gallon for fuel additive costs. The SGI School Board will discuss this topic at its Jan. 9 Board Meeting. Authorization for a public hearing was set for Local Law 1-2017, amending chapter 1255 to include Heritage Park and the Rail Trail and adjusting the hours of use. Currently the hours are set for 10 a.m. to 6 a.m. Also would like to adjust and include a new rule that motorized vehicles are prohibited from the park and subject to police enforcement. The board also approved the Mayor to sign a settlement agreement with Occhino regarding work to be completed in spring 2017 on colored crosswalks and sidewalks in the Franklin and Mechanic Streets area. A resolution was passed to amend the Village Police Fee schedule to include a $10 charge fee to request a copy of police reports, which will cover the costs to prepare and mail out reports to insurance
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In Springville during the twentieth century, there was one store on Main Street that was known for their White Sales, and that was Smith and Klinck. In 1936, Edna Bianca Smith and Frances Marion Klinck purchased the stock of E. B. Kuhn and opened their store at what is today 39 East Main Street. (Miss Smith and Miss Klinck were an aunt and niece team.) The building is currently occupied by the Echoes through Time Civil War museum. The store promised great discounts on linens and the material to make linens and sheets. Each week in January, the ladies took out ads on the front page of the local paper. Even more interesting than the merchandise were the ladies who ran the store. Edna Smith, the older of the two, was born in Cattaraugus County, but before she finished school her father had “run for a claim” on the Cherokee Strip. Edna became a school teacher in a little sod school house on the plains. From the plains, Edna strived to improve herself and graduated from the State Teachers College in Alva, OK. The plains didn’t keep her; Edna went to receive an A. B. Degree from the University of Michigan and also received an A.M. and special certificate from Columbia University. With her education, she would teach English and Sociology at the State Normal School in
Indiana, PA for 14 years. Ten of those years she served as head of the English Department. She late went on to serve as head of the English department in Bridgeport, CT; in her post there, she made an extensive study into children’s literature. Before coming to Springville, she taught at the National Park Seminary, where her courses included Contemporary Fiction, Poetry and Drama. Maybe a little over-educated to peddle yarn in Springville? According to the 1939 Springville Souvenir, “By her pioneer life she became familiar with the needs of people with little means, learned how much wear could be got from various low-priced fabrics and grew up respecting frugality.” It goes on to stay that later in life she was able to observe the mercantile procedure in some of the highest quality stores in the U.S. Her niece, Frances Marion Klinck, also had been exposed to frontier life. Born in Hazelton, KS, to Edna’s sister, Nettie Alice Smith Klinck, she graduated from high school in Hutchinson, KS. Frances attended the University of Kansas and earned an A.B. and also studied Journalism and piano. She, too, was a teacher, and taught English in Silver Springs and was head of the English department in Wellsville, OH. Prior to going into business with her aunt,
she also was the choir director at the Springville Methodist Church. By today’s standards, women owning a business in the 1930s were very unique. Oddly enough, the aunt and niece are also known as the Springville’s greatest spinsters and feminists. Seeing them together was also a sight— Miss Smith was barely five feet tall and Miss Klinck was a burly six feet tall. Their store catered to women by selling cookbooks, apparel, linens, sewing supplies and even the unmentionables. The last ad for the store on Mother’s Day read, “Make mom happy but from the store where 90 percent of the goods are bought by women for women.” That was a little racy for the 1950s. But greater was their mention of the assistants in 1939— Mrs. John (Clara Henry) Langhans and Mrs. Fred (Bertha Gould) Schroeder. Remember at that time women were known as Mrs. (husband’s name here).
It was totally against the grain of the time to also include the woman’s maiden name when mentioning them. In 1958, the ladies decided to quit the business, literally. Pressure of other stores, like the new M and M’s and the coming of Wallace’s may have been the cause. The reality is by this time, Miss Smith alone was in early eighties. Shortly after Easter in 1958, they ran ads stating “Smith and Klinck QUITS!” The liquidation of goods ran the gauntlet of products being gradually reduced in price until they closed their doors that June.
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11th and 12th graders, and taught by business teacher Eric Holler. The class did two halftime contests during the football season and is looking to do a couple more for the basketball season, the big one being the Roundball Rumble for Roswell. During a class brainstorming session, the class came up with several ideas that would connect the community and school. They decided on the celebrity game because there was little cost up front and they thought it would bring the outside community to the school. From there, the event began to take shape. Students began contacting sponsors, creating social media promotions, accumulating things for a raffle and selling tickets, among other things. According to Holler, the Roundball Rumble for Roswell can be described as “a basketball game featuring SGI staff/alumni and local celebrities. It will be a fun basketball game with some good talent and entertaining personalities.” One hundred percent of the money raised will go to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, which the class felt has had a role in so many people’s lives either directly or indirectly. The goal for the event is to ‘pack that gym!’ meaning
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they want every seat filled and to be able to donate as much money as possible. Teachers and alumni participating in the event include: Robert Gainey- P.E. teacher/Coach, Greg MillerSocial Studies teacher/Coach, Karen Reynolds- P.E. Teacher, James Bialasik- High School Principal, Dave Broom – 5th Grade Teacher, Chris Scarpine - SES Principal, Gretchen Heichberger- 6th Grade Math Teacher, Olivia EmerlingAlumni, 1,000 Point Scorer and Mark Vogel – High School Teacher. Additionally, several local celebrities will be in attendance, including: Jeremy White- WGR 550, Jonah JavadWGRZ/Channel 2 Sports, Brett Alan- WYRK 106.5, Joe Licata- UB Football All Time Passer, Tyler Dunne- Bleacher Report, Nick Mendola- NBC Sports soccer/FC Buffalo
owner, Heather PrusakWGRZ/Channel 2 Sports, Mark Bouquin- American Grit Winner (Fox), Joe BuscagliaWKBW Channel 7 Sports, Sal Capaccio- WGR 550/Time Warner/Buffalo Bills Network, Courtney Corbetta- Channel 7/ AM Buffalo and Rich Gaenzler “Bull” 97 Rock. Join the community for this sure-to-be-fun night of hoops
SGI SPORTS SCHEDULE January 6 JV Basketball - Girls Eden 5:30 p.m. Away Varsity Swimming - Boys Orchard Park 6 p.m. Away Varsity Wrestling Gow 6 p.m. Home Varsity Basketball - Girls Eden 7 p.m. Away January 7 Co-Ed Varsity Indoor Track B/C Meet 9:00 AM Away Varsity Wrestling Franklinville JV Tournament 9:00 AM Away January 9 Varsity Swimming - Boys RESCHEDULED FROM: 12/14/2016 Cleveland Hill 4:30 p.m. Home JV Basketball - Girls Alden 5 p.m. Home Modified Basketball - Girls Pioneer 5 p.m. Home
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and entertainment. Festivities will start around 5:45 p.m. and tip-off is at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $3 presale and $5 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the high school in The Griffin’s Lair, or from Holler (contact him at EHoller@SpringvilleGI. org to order).More information is also available on the class Twitter feed @sgi_smclass.
Modified Basketball - Boys Pioneer 6:30 p.m. Home Varsity Basketball - Girls Alden 6:30 p.m. Home January 10 Modified Wrestling Eden; Lake Shore;WSE 5 p.m. Away Varsity Boys Bowling Eden 5 p.m. Home
Varsity Girls Bowling Eden 5 p.m. Home Varsity Swimming - Boys Pioneer 5 p.m. Away JV Basketball - Boys Alden 5:30 p.m. Away Varsity Basketball - Boys Alden 7 p.m. Away January 11 Varsity Boys Bowling Lackawanna 4:30 p.m. Away Varsity Girls Bowling Lackawanna 4:30 p.m. Away Modified Basketball - Girls Holland 5 p.m. Away Varsity Wrestling Lackawanna 6 p.m. Home Modified Basketball - Boys Holland 6:30 p.m. Away January 12 JV Basketball - Girls JFK 5 p.m. Home JV Basketball - Boys JFK 5:30 p.m. Away Varsity Basketball - Girls JFK 6:30 p.m. Home Varsity Basketball - Boys JFK 7 p.m. Away
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Varsity Girls Basketball, coach Bob Gainey The Varsity Girls basketball team had an eventful holiday break. The girls took their first league win on the year when they played host to the Lackawanna Steelers. The girls won that game 5826 behind the hot shooting of Sydney Rosati and Ivette Lewandowski as they combined for 30 points. The girls were scheduled to play host to Oracle Charter School in the opening round of the Emerling Tourney, but the opposing team ended up forfeiting which put the Lady Griffs in the title game against the Pioneer Panthers. Despite a great defensive effort, the girls struggled mightily through the night on offense as they dropped a hard fought game by a score of 29-27. All tournament honors were handed out to Lexi Sopko and Julia Krzemien. Also, Carrie Dickinson chipped in nine points in the losing effort. The girls traveled to Tonawanda on Tuesday night and came away with a dramatic 31-29 victory. The girls started the game off going down 9-2 in the first quarter but stormed back to take a twopoint lead at halftime behind the excellent defensive effort and sharp shooting by Sydney Rosati. The girls found themselves in big foul trouble early in the third quarter as Lexi Sopko and Julia Krzemien each picked up their fourth fouls early. Having those girls off the floor helped Tonawanda move ahead of the Griffs and eventually take an eight-point lead. The girls wouldn’t quit though, as they stormed back by playing great team defense and making timely shots to pull ahead. Ivette Lewandowski drained a three pointer off of a perfect pass from Julia Krzemien to put the team up by two with 36 seconds left. The girls hung on for the big win with an emphatic blocked shot by Krzemien to seal the win. The girls would not have won the game without the tremendous contributions by all team members, which included great hustle by Ryan Stedman, toughness exhibited by Maddie Pazzuti, strong interior defense of MacKenzie Engel, the speed and quickness underneath by Leah Frank, and the outstanding hustle by Lexi Sopko. Leading scorers on the night were: Sydney Rosati with nine points, Ivette Lewandowski with seven points, Julia Krzemien with seven points, Carrie Dickinson with six points, and Lexi Sopko with two points. The girls are now a perfect 2-0 in league play. Great job girls! JV Boys Basketball, coach David Broom The Boys JV basketball team won the Holiday Tournament defeating Cattaraugus Little Valley 58 to 18 and defeating Gowanda 45 to 37. Eric Copeland was named to the All Tournament team with 16 total tournament points and Adam Pruitt was named Tournament MVP with 34 total tournament points.
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Alpine Race Season Continued from front page
recent event. James Rauch of Buffalo Ski Club walked away with the bronze medal and his first podium of the season. Teammate Christian Taylor also nabbed a top 10 spot with a solid 7th place and Daniel Edick (BSC) rounded out the top ten with 10th. Kissing Bridge athletes Bryce Shively and Nolan Evans were knocking on the top 10 door, finishing 11th and 12th respectively. Joshua Allegra (KB) placed 17th, Ethan Hallet (BSC) 20th, Aristotle Ninos (KB) 30th, Liam Fischer (KB)
31st and Jack Schleyer (KB) finished 33rd. For the women, Margaret Munschauer of Buffalo Ski Club finished in 8th place with Page Hazen of Kissing Bridge in 13th. Lauren Meyer (BSC) took 15th, Katie Schlemmer (KB) 16th, Brooke Shively (KB) 17th, Olivia Short (KB) 23rd and Madison Dziulko (BSC) 24th. In the sport of ski racing, less than a second can separate the winner and tenth place. Sometimes it even comes down to hundredths of a second. Being a former junior
racer and competing in college as I did, you learn the lesson that every little thing counts from the moment you leave the start gate to the instant you cross the finish line. Changing your reach at the end of the race even in the slightest will change your time, change your technique and you bet your time will change. This is what keeps the athletes intrigued and in constant search for a perfect run. Check back weekly for all the results from our local athletes and everything ski racing!
Conserve and Protect Our Water Poster Contest for Middle Schoolers
Poster Contest Theme All living things need water to survive. What would we do if we didn’t have enough water? What if the water that we have was too polluted to use? This poster contest is meant to encourage students to learn how to conserve and protect our water resources, now and for future generations. All middle school students (grades 6-8) in New York State public and private schools are eligible to enter the poster contest. One student per poster. Poster Requirements Posters must clearly convey the theme “How to Conserve and Protect Our Water”. You may use any type of media, including watercolor, pen and ink, crayon, chalk and markers.
The poster must be 8.5 by 11”, landscape layout on a white background. Posters must contain original hand-drawn artwork — no computer generated posters or graphics. Copyrighted characters (such as Dory, Sponge Bob, Ariel, etc.) and clip art will not be accepted. Keep in mind that posters will be on public display and should be easy to see or read. Winning posters will be compiled for distribution as part of an 8.5 x 11” calendar. Prizes and Awards Each participant receives a Certificate of Recognition. The top 14 posters will be included in a 2018 calendar, which will be distributed throughout New York State.
The 14 winning students and the teacher of the top winner receive an engraved plaque, reusable water bottle, and an invitation to their local chapter’s NYWEA conference. Judging DEC staff will review all posters and pick the top 30 entries. NYWEA membership and DEC staff will vote for the 14 winning posters. Judging will be based on the following criteria: Clear and correct message conveyed by text and artwork Creativity, originality, and artistic quality Visual clarity For more information, visit www.dec.ny.gov/ education/32108.html.
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Hunter Mountain, Kissing Bridge, Labrador Mountain, Maple Ski Ridge, McCauley Mountain, Oak Mountain (Jan. 20), Peek ‘n Peak Resort, Plattekill Mountain (Jan. 20), Snow Ridge, Swain Resort, Thunder Ridge Ski Area, Titus Mountain, Toggenburg, West Mountain, Whiteface Mountain, Willard Mountain and Windham Mountain. During this promotion, Kissing Bridge will be offering the following deals: 75 available - $38 lift tickets valid anytime. 350 available - I Ski NY Discover NY ticket valid ONLY Jan. 19 for $12. 25 available - I Ski NY Discover NY Learn to Ski or Ride Program valid ONLY Jan.
19 for $25, valid for ages 9 and over All are available through www.iskiny.com/ski-deals/ discover-ny-ski-day and must be bought online.
For more information and to get your Discover NY Ski Day Ticket or Learn To Ski or Ride package, visit the Discover NY Ski Day Page at www.iskiny. com.
Head to Canalside for an event that highlights all things winter! “Chillabration” will take place Jan. 13-16. Event includes: a Native American snow snake, petting zoo, ice sculptures & carvings, amusement rides, fire dancing, children’s activities & crafts, on-ice performances, a vendor market with local artisans, live music and extra food and beverage options. During “Chillabration,” there will be some extra special activities for people of all ages to participate in. On Friday, check out A
Dinosaur Skate from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m with dinosaur themed children’s crafts and activities from the Buffalo Science Museum plus Skate Great T-Rex skaters on-ice! On Saturday, from 10 a.m – 4 p.m., you can be a spectator in the Catholic Health Bonspiel Tournament where high schools in 4 teams of 4 compete against each other every hour. On Monday, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Skate Great & BlueCross BlueShield of WNY will be doing on ice kids activities from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.; WUFO will
be broadcasting live and have special programing in the Canalside Winter Lodge presented by Airbnb and a musical performance from Buffalo’s own Empress & The Royals from 5 to 7 p.m. Chillabration will start on Friday, Jan. 13 at 5 p.m. and run during open skating hours, which are Friday, Jan. 13 till 10 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 14 from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Sunday, Jan.15 and Monday, Jan. 16 from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.canalsidebuffalo.com.
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Old Fort Niagara, Not Just for the Kids
By Jennifer Weber
Sure, if you are from Western New York you probably took a field trip to Youngstown, NY to visit Old Fort Niagara with your middle school history class, but when is the last time you’ve stepped back into life on the Niagara Frontier during the 18th and early 19th centuries? Old Fort Niagara offers year-round Living History events surrounded by hundreds of reenactors from across the country, who “faithfully recreate the lives of past Fort garrisons and depict the struggles that led to the birth of the United States and Canada” and are ready to walk you through the journey of the past. This includes: Feb. 4, Snowshoe Patrol. Time period -1750s. This oneday event focuses on winter activities during the mid-18th century. During the afternoon, French forces escort prisoners through the woods east of the Fort and encounter British rangers April 22-23, Patriots Day Weekend. Time period- 1775. Commemorates the beginning of the American Revolution. The event includes special exhibits and demonstrations, military exercises and ceremony, hands-on activities for families and a special salute to veterans. May 27-28, Soldiers through the Ages. Time period- 17th through 20th centuries. This time line event welcomes units from the 17th century through modern times reflecting Fort Niagara’s long history of occupation. June 3-4, Rebels and Redcoats. Time period 17751783. Period camps, battles, living history demonstrations. July 1-2-3, French and Indian War Encampment. Time period 1759. Recreating
the Siege of Fort Niagara.. Living history camps, multiple battle demonstrations, siege demonstrations, Native councils. Aug. 5-6, Soldiers of the Revolution. Time period 17751783. This event interprets the American Revolution on the New York frontier. Sept. 2-3, War of 1812 Encampment. Time period 1812-1814. Tacticals, uniform and weapons demonstrations. Saturday night battle recreating the British assault of December 19, 1813. Other yearly community events include the Twelfth Night Ball in January (which is currently SOLD OUT) a Snowshow Patrol in February, Civil War Artillery School in May, the Haunted Castle in October and Castle by Candlelight in December. No worries if you can’t make one of the special events— the Fort is open all year round (with the exception of New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day) from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and includes:
Self Guided Audio Tours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Explore Fort Niagara’s extensive 18th and 19th century buildings and fortifications at your own pace. A special walking tour brochure provides information on each building’s history as well as the overall history of the Fort. Hourly Film Presentations from 10 a.m. To 3 p.m. Fort Niagara: The Struggle for a Continent takes visitors from the establishment of the Fort in the early 18th century through the restoration of the 1920s and 1930s. The 16-minute Surround Sound presentation immerses viewers in important events in the Fort’s history like the Siege of 1759 and the British attack of Dec. 19, 1813. Hourly Musket Demonstrations from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meet a soldier from Fort Niagara’s garrison and learn about the uniform, equipment, weapons and living conditions of the men who held the Fort for King and country. For more information on Old Fort Niagara, visit www. oldfortniagara.org.
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BCH Introduces Leg Vein Ablation Procedure Bertrand Chaffee Hospital has introduced leg vein ablation for patients seeking treatment for symptoms related to varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). Though fewer than 10 percent of people with vein disease – including varicose veins – seek treatment, left untreated, this condition can lead to CVI. This disease affects about 190 million people worldwide and more than 30 million Americans. CVI is a progressive disease that can cause leg pain, swelling, restlessness, discoloration, skin damage and ulcers. The addition of this procedure is a collaborative effort between the hospital’s Imaging Department and cardiology team in the Heart Center and Leg Pain and Vascular Center. BCH offers this treatment as an outpatient procedure, and began scheduling screening visits in December. “We are treating symptomatic vein disease and CVI as part of a patient’s overall health. It deserves an accurate medical diagnosis and appropriate treatment and plan,” said cardiologist Dr. Thomas Smith. “It is not just as a cosmetic issue, but one
that can have important health implications for the future.” In describing the procedure, Dr. Smith continued, “A physician inserts a single-use catheter into a patient’s leg vein, and uniform heat is applied to seal off the problem vein and allow blood to reroute to healthy veins.” “This is a minimally invasive, outpatient procedure where patients can have a comfortable recovery and generally return to normal activities after just a few days,” said Darlene Schrantz, RN, director of patient care services. “Our providers were great advocates for bringing this procedure to our facility, so our patients don’t have to travel outside the area to access this treatment.” Varicose veins and CVI occur when valves in leg veins that direct blood from the legs back toward the heart no longer function properly. This causes blood to pool in the legs. Although this can occur at any time, there are factors that increase the risks of developing this condition. These include increased age, women who have been pregnant, a family history of CVI, and people who stand at their job for a great deal of time. Leg vein
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ablation may be an option for individuals who have leg pain, a heavy feeling in their legs, or a family history of chronic vein insufficiency or venous reflux. “We encourage our primary care and cardiology patients to make this part of their conversation with their providers,” said Primary Care Center Practice Manager Reid Gunnersen. “Minimally invasive intervention like leg vein ablation now may prevent larger health complications in the future.” For a free screening and consultation, call the BCH Heart Center at (716) 5929644. www.bertrandchaffee. com/treatveins
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Legal Notice Village of Springville Please take notice that the Village of Springville, 5 West Main Street, Springville, NY, will receive sealed proposals for the demolition of the following property: 110 South Central Avenue, located in Springville, NY 14141. Detailed specifications may be obtained from the Village Administrator’s Office at the Springville Village Hall, 5 West Main Street, Springville NY 14141 during the hours of 8:00 am till 4:00pm. All sealed bids received will be publicly opened on January 31, 2017 at 2 pm in the 1st floor conference room, 5 W. Main Street, Springville, NY 14141. The Village Board reserves the right to consider informal any bid not prepared and submitted in accordance with the provisions of the specification and contract documents, and may waive any informalities, make an award to other than the low bidder, or reject any or all bids should it be in the best interest of the Village. By Order of the Board of Trustees Elizabeth C. Melock Village Administrator
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SYI Ski Club at Holiday Valley It’s not too late to sign up for SYI’s Ski Club at Holiday Valley! For only $170, ski or ride EVERY Sunday that Holiday Valley is open this season from 2:30 p.m. to close. Price includes eight lessons and a bonus lift ticket for use any time in March or April. To sign up, or for more info, contact Hannes Dziak at (716) 983-7342 or hannes_dziak@hotmail.com.
Collins Public Library Events
Craft Club: Monday, January 9 at 6 pm. Ages 4-12. Registration is required so call or stop in to sign up! Teen Game Night: Thursday, January 12 at 3:30pm. Learn what new technology is coming to the library, or just show up to play games with your friends! We may be ordering pizza at 4:30 based on how many show up! The Library will be CLOSED on Monday, January 16 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Family Movie Night: Thursday, January 19 at 530 pm. Animated film starring: Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks, Ed O’Neill. We have a community room that is available for community groups. Call for availability. Did you know? Erie County Library cards are available to all Erie County residents, all individuals who work in Erie County, and all those who live in the Gowanda School tax district. Stay up-to-date with events at the library by ‘liking’ our Facebook page, Collins Public Library. Library Hours: Monday 2-8 p.m., Tuesday 2-8 p.m., Wednesday 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Thursday 2-8 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m. -5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sunday - CLOSED. Telephone - 532-5129.
Erie County Department of Social Services A representative from the Erie County Department of Social Services will be available Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. through May 1 to answer questions, assist with forms and offer guidance with their website. No appointment necessary. First Come, First Serve. ECDSS: http:// www2.erie.gov/socialservices/ Lapsit: Winter Session 1 Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Jan. 17 through Feb. 7 Picture books, toys, music, bubbles! For ages 6 months to 2 years. Registration is required. Please call 592-7742. Preschool Story Time: Winter Session 1 Thursdays at 10 a.m. Jan. 19 through Feb. 9. Picture books, rhymes, simple crafts, short video, finger plays, and a parachute! For ages 3-5 years. Registration is required. Please call 592-7742.
Book a Technology Trainer Tuesday, Jan. 17, 3-6 p.m. Need computer assistance? We can help! These free 45-minute sessions are designed to assist with software support or Internet training. They are not designed to troubleshoot computer problems or repair hardware. Registration is required. Please call 592-7742 for more information. Free and open to patrons age 17 and above. Botanical Gardens - Desert Dish with a Winter Twist Thursday Jan. 19, 5:30 p.m. For ages 5-12 years. Create a fun miniature desert landscape in this fun program. Learn all about succulents, plants that are adapted to hold on to lots of water- we won’t use cacti to create our garden. Succulents are easy to grow and care for, and are quite forgiving if you forget to water themthey are desert plants after all! Build an understanding of the desert biome and the adaptations plants have assumed to survive in their harsh environment. Registration is required. Please call 592-7742. Stitch N Chat, Monday Jan. 23, 6 p.m. *New!* As part of the social hour, a new knitting skill will be covered each month. Please bring a pair of knitting needles (any size) and a ball of yarn to the meeting. All skill levels welcome. *Know how to crochet and would like to share your skills? Come talk to the Librarian.* • Jan. 23: casting on (long tail and provisional) Registration is required. Please call 592-7742. Book Club and a Movie, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 1:30 p.m. “The Monuments Men” by Robert Edsel. The book club meets the fourth Tuesday of the month. Please call or visit the library to order your book and movie. 592-7742. Explore and More: Tinkering Saturday, Jan. 28, 11 a.m. For ages 7 and up. Tinkering is all about working as a team and building together. Participants rotate around the room to different stations experimenting with design and building principles. One station, Rig-ama-Jig, encourages cooperation among builders to create large scale structures that actual work! Registration is required. Please call 592-7742. Funding provided through the Josephine Goodyear Foundation and National Grid. Alzheimer’s Association Memory Care Class Series Monday, Jan. 30 at 3 p.m. Meets the fourth Monday of the month 3:00-4:00 pm (unless otherwise noted). Free and open to the public. Jan. 30: Considering Advanced Directives Lecture series provided by the Alzheimer’s Association of WNY through the Springville Concord Elder Network (SCENe). Please call 592-2768 for more information.
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Leg Pain & Vascular Center 31 East Main Street, Springville NY 14141 (716) 592-4941 CONCORD: PRIME BUILDING LOT
on N. Cascade Drive, 1 acre lakefront parcel, Village water & sewer on-site,
Keeping Healthcare Local!
HELEN BROGAN Broker/Owner
Cell: 716-864-6371
Henry Meltser, MD, FACC
$29,900
CONCORD: SPACIOUS HOME IN THE COUNTRY Newer roof, furnace & well, vinyl siding, enclosed side porch, private yard,
SPRINGVILLE: DUPLEXES ARE MONEYMAKERS! Two-bdrm lower, onebdrm upper, needs TLC, blacktop drive, good roof, garage,
$59,900
$79,900
CONCORD: EXCELLENT BUILDING SITE just outside Village of
AURORA: JUST LISTED! CHARMING STARTER/RETIREMENT HOME on one floor, 2BR, potential 3rd bdrm in walk-up, newer metal roof, selling “as is”, needs repairs,
$125,000
Springville, 9+ acres, currently in agriculture, small wooded area,
Thomas P. Smith, Jr., MD, FACC
Non-invasive tests available at BCH
Do you experience any of the following symptoms?
$55,000
• Carotid ultrasound CONCORD: LOVELY OLD FARMHOUSE
CONCORD: PLENTY OF FRONTAGE or privacy, 32 acres
$82,900
$149,000
on 1.6 acres, new well, appliances, bath sliding glass door, furnace & roof.
for farming, recreation, creek, great building lot, near Kissing Bridge,
GOWANDA: ALL ON ONE FLOOR LIVING has this well-built 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath ranch, quiet dead-end street, wood burning fireplace, new electric service,
$83,900
Sprague Brook Continued from front page
• Leg pain or discomfort • Leg swelling • Non-healing wound
• Ankle brachial index (ABI) • Arterial ultrasound of the upper and lower extremities • Lower extremity venous ultrasound
Call the Leg Pain & Vascular Center at BCH
• Renal artery ultrasound • Abdominal aorta
(716) 592-9644
www.bertrandchaffee.com
4779 Transit Road, Depew, NY 14043
five-acre tract of land adjacent to the park to preserve one of the region’s native fen ecosystems. The park was named for Sprague Book that travels east to west and cuts the park in two. The park currently has 123 campsites, 30 of which are electric. There is no camping at Sprague Brook after Columbus Day and through the winter months. If you see campers at the park in the winter, it’s most likely the Boy and Girl Scouts; both organizations have used the park for winter campouts throughout the history of the park. Sprague Brook offers the winter outdoor enthusiast a variety of activities. Snowboarding, sledding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling are all offered at the park. A call to the park at (716) 592-2804 or the county park winter activity hotline at (716) 8588513 can give you an idea of what activities are going on at the park. For Instance, a call earlier this week listed sledding, snowshoeing, snowboarding and cross
OPEN SUN. JAN. 8, 1-3p.m. • 152 Green Valley Estates
Frank Sandor
Great Valley: Newly manufactured 15x76 home 8/2012 one owner has only been lived in for the last 2 years. Nicely nestled across from the Allegany Mountains for a great view. 5 minutes to Holiday Valley and Ellicottville. $55,000.
Lic RE Salesperson
MJ Peterson
716-863-0369
OPEN SATURDAY 1-3 Testimonials Emerling Ford Customer Great Valley: Newly manufactured “Everything was awesome! It isone the best dealership 15x76 home 8/2012 owner hasanywhere. They are professional and friendly at the same time.” -Daniel, Hamburg only been lived in for the last 2 years. Nicely nestled across from “Been a buyerthe & service customer for “Emerling Ford. Everyone about 18 years.” - James, Holland Allegany Mountains for a great view. always friendly and helpful. Frank Sandor 5 Minutes Holiday “We Valley and “Everything seems MJ Peterson New waiting roomto is much will always to always be Ellicottville. $59,900. larger and more comfortable, 716-863-0369 come to Kevin. good coffee.”
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“Awesome Experience!” country skiing on ungroomed trails. Snowmobiling is offered, but only when conditions allow. Everyone I have talked to has been to Sprague Brook at some point in their life. Most everyone tells me of the great summer hikes and parties they have had there. One of my favorite childhood activities was tubing and sledding at Sprague Brook. The hill is very steep and in most winters, it was glazed over so you could get some real speed. Nowadays, I would be more apt to go to a tubing club where they pull you up the hill. The climb up the hill is steep. The sledding hill is open 10 a.m. to dusk. Hiking, believe it or not,
is popular in the winter at Sprague Brook. Several people mentioned hiking in the winter. It could be a good work out. I would recommend a taller hiking boot. Advice from experienced hikers was that they do not recommend traveling the trails at Sprague Brook in the winter unless you are completely familiar with the trail. The scenery changes in the winter and it is easier to lose where the trail is in the winter. It is advisable that if there is more than a foot of snow to use a snowshoe. Like with all hiking, make sure you have a buddy and that other people know of a set time that you want to be off the trail. Snowshoe trekking and hiking and also cross-country skiing is open 7 a.m. until dusk at Sprague Brook. Sprague Brook has its Casino shelter, complete with fireplace, kitchen and restrooms, located at the bottom of the sledding hill. The Casino is available for rentals for a cost of $225 and can be reserved at http:// www2.erie.gov/parks/index. php?q=reservations or by calling (716)858-8355. Sprague Brook offers so many opportunities to take in the great outdoors this winter and into the spring. Plan your trip to this nearby winter escape and enjoy!
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www.emerlingford.com 150 South Cascade Drive • Springville, NY