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NOVEMBER 25- DECEMBER 1, 2016

The Official Newspaper

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of the Village of Ellicottville, the Town of Ellicottville, Ellicottville Central Schools and the Towns of East Otto, Great Valley and Mansfield, New York

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See the Complete Christmas in Ellicottville Schedule on Page 7.

Holiday Valley to Open Saturday, Nov. 26 By Jane Eshbaugh

With over 12 inches of natural snow and a good snowmaking run that began early this week, Holiday Valley’s President and General Manager, Dennis Eshbaugh, announced plans to open for their 60th season of skiing and snowboarding on Saturday, Nov. 26. According to Eshbaugh, “This is an exciting time of year and we’re pleased to get an early start on the season.” Weather permitting, the resort plans to have three lifts operating from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.— the Yodeler Quad Chairlift, Mardi Gras Xpress Quad Chairlift and School Haus Quad Chairlift. Four slopes will be open that range from easier to most difﬁcult: School Haus, the Candy

Last year Joey did not have any gifts under the Christmas tree for his parents or his big sister Nancy. This year little Joey is driving on a snowy Sunday afternoon in December to Santa’s Workshop with Nancy and their parents. In the back seat of the car he is holding his piggy bank to shop for Christmas presents for his family. When the family walks into Santa’s Workshop they are greeted by Santa’s Elves. The Workshop is decorated for Christmas and ﬁlled with gifts to choose from. His parents are escorted to a private waiting area where they enjoy refreshments while the Elves help Joey and Nancy select presents for them. The kids and parents then each get a chance

See Irish Christmas page 2

Nov. 25-27 Christmas in Ellicottville Dec. 2 Bob McCarthy’s Irish Christmas Dec. 3 Christmas Stroll Dec. 9 Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce Christmas Party Dec. 17 Demo Day Holiday Valley

Nov. 27th marks the premiere of the Fred Olen Ray directed “A Christmas In Vermont,” which was shot entirely in Western New York this past March on the ION Network. Abigail Hawk, David O’Donnell, Howard Hesseman, and Chevy Chase star in this holiday tale of drama and redemption. See EVL Movie page 6

Christmas Stroll Dec. 3 Ellicottville’s Christmas Stroll a Day to Remember

We live in a world of constant hustle and what seems to be a continuous push for more and more. Why not take the time to come to Ellicottville and remember what it was that created this special time of year? Ellicottville’s Christmas Stroll is a commemoration of that ﬁrst Christmas. On Dec. 3, at 9 a.m., head to the annual Christmas Bazaar at the United Church on Elizabeth Street and shop for a unique piece for that special someone who has it all. The bazaar runs until 4 p.m.

11th Annual Irish Christmas Dec. 2 By Anne Northrup

Nov. 26 Target Opening Day Holiday Valley

Movie Filmed in EVL Premieres Nov. 27

See Holiday Valley to Open page 2

Fundraiser to Beneﬁt Santa’s Workshop

The day after Thanksgiving means thoughts turn to Christmas, and holiday spirit fills the air. If you prefer a traditional start to the season to the crowds of Black Friday, look no further than Christmas in Ellicottville, Nov. 25-27. The event, presented by Wingate by Wyndham and Sysco, and produced by the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce, is a great way to start the season. Take a horse-drawn carriage ride, sponsored by the Law Offices of John Nelson and Peters & Moriarty. Hop on a firetruck with Santa and take a ride, sponsored by HoganWillig. Head over to RealtyUSA for gingerbread construction or have your picture taken at the Dekdebrun’s Face Place stations. With the help of great merchants like Ameri-Can sponsoring the weekend, it all happens here. And just because you aren’t waiting in long lines doesn’t mean you’ll have to miss out on the shopping part. Stroll the local shops and find that perfect gift. As part of the Christmas in Ellicottville celebration, businesses will be decorated in the theme of Christmas Light, to tie in with the new street lighting in the village. The competition is fierce— as they are all vying for a prize— so expect some creative and festive displays! Christmas in Ellicottville is your way to escape the hustle and bustle of the busy shopping venues and enjoy the season the old fashioned way.

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Ellicottville Seeks Grant to Digitize Cemetery Records

By Christopher Gordon

In an attempt to make ﬁnding someone who is deceased easier, the Ellicottville Town Board is seeking to obtain a grant which would digitize

records and make ﬁnding the person in question one click away. “It will be searchable and can be put on the website,” Ellicottville Town Clerk Robyn

George said during the Town Board meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 16. According to George, the town is seeking a Southern Tier See E’ville Town Board page 6

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Cane loop, Mardi Gras and Yodeler. Ticket prices for the weekend are $50 adult/$40 junior for 8 hours, $45 adult/$35 junior for 4 hours (available Saturday and Sunday) and $25 adult/$18 junior for night tickets that start at 3:30 p.m. Services include food and beverage and the retail shop at Yodeler Lodge, and the coffee shop, rental equipment and

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lessons in the Holiday Valley Lodge. Weather permitting, snowmaking will continue. Snow grooming will take place on Friday for the opening on Saturday. Long-range forecasts for December are decent, with dropping temperatures through the month and good snowmaking temperatures at night.

Irish Christmas Dec. 2 Continued from front page

to privately pick out gifts for each other. The gifts are then taken to the elves’ gift wrap station where the gifts are individually wrapped. Joey is not required to pay for the gifts, but very proud to be able to donate something for them so he drops fifty cents into the jar at checkout. The family leaves with two happy kids and their wrapped gifts that the kids will be able to put under their tree for Christmas morning. The spirit of giving is alive and well in them. This is the concept of Santa’s Workshop. This is a highly confidential and special service that Family Support for Ellicottville feels is a great way to give back to our community by helping local families in need. Throughout the year, Family Support for Ellicottville directly helps families in the Ellicottville school district in a variety of ways. One hundred percent of all monies donated to Family Support remain in our community and support the needs that arise during these difficult economic times. Family Support for Ellicottville (an affiliate of the Rotary Foundation for Youth) is a 501c3 charitable foundation so your donation is tax deductible. How can you help? Save the date for the 11th annual “Bob McCarthy’s Irish Christmas” on Friday Dec. 2 at the Ellicottville Brewing Company (EBC) located on Monroe St. in Ellicottville. Bob McCarthy’s spirit has spearheaded this fun-filled, amazing event that will directly benefit Santa’s Workshop. Although a monetary donation is preferred so that we can purchase gifts for particular age groups, we also happily accept unwrapped gifts. You can bring your donations to the event on Dec. 2 or drop them off at 47 Elizabeth Street before the event. At the Irish Christmas event, there will be a live auction, including handcrafted items from Ireland, one-of-a-kind

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furniture and woodwork, Irish whiskey and many other wonderful items. A number of original works by McCarthy will also be auctioned. Back by popular demand this year, there will be the fabulous pie auction. Our locals have dug out their favorite recipes for pie, so you will see some extraordinary creations that you can bid on. Many of the pies are in a unique wooden box in the McCarthy tradition. Music by Seanachie will kick off the festivities and keep the party going after the auction. This is always a fun event—mark your calendars for Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. sharp! Need help in ﬁguring out ideas for gifts? Monetary donations are always the best but we can help steer you if

you want to provide a gift. The gifts that we need are those for every age and gender including parents, teenagers, and children. Gift cards and certiﬁcates can provide a great night for one of the families. What if you can’t make it to Irish Christmas on the Dec. 2? No need to worry as you can drop off your unwrapped gift or monetary donation at 47 Elizabeth Street between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. by Dec. 2. You can also send your donations to Family Support for Ellicottville, PO BOX 101, Ellicottville, NY 14731. If you have any questions, call Greg at 474-7832. Support your community and help provide a special holiday for those that need a little assistance. Giver’s Gain! Happy Holidays!

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The season has begun for ECS hoops teams, starting with modified girls playing one game this past week and two the next. This past Tuesday, the girls played away at Franklinville and this coming Monday, will have their home opener against Olean, start time is 5 p.m. They will also play at home on Wednesday, Nov. 30 against Allegany-Limestone with a 5 p.m. tip-off time. The JV boys have their first game of the season and their home opener on Tuesday, Nov. 29, tip-off at 6 p.m. against Randolph High School. The Varsity Boys also play their first game on the 29th, but they play Portville at Portville Central School, tip-off at 7:30 p.m. The girls JV and Varsity teams are quiet until December. In college hoops Division I, St. Bonaventure has been away on the road for both men’s and women’s teams. The men’s team lost to the Florida Gators on Nov. 17 by a score of 73-66. Their next home game is Wednesday, Nov. 30, 8 p.m. tip-off at the Reilly Center against Siena. The women’s squad will also play also at home on Nov. 30 against Stony Brook with a 5:30 p.m. tip-off. The women are 1-3, losing both games during the past week to Canisius and Delaware. Starting for the Bonnies, Randolph star, Mckenna Maycock had eight rebounds and two points against Canisius, but came in off the bench in the loss to Delaware with two rebounds and two points.

In AMCC Division III basketball, Hilbert Lady Hawks beat Elmira College last week 77-65. Shannon Rogers from Pioneer High School had her first double double of the year, scoring 17 points and grabbing 10 rebounds in the win. This past weekend the women were away in North Carolina playing in a tournament against Huntingdon College, losing 48-61 and losing again against Berry College in the consolation game by a score of 64-67. Rogers had nine points, five rebounds against Huntingdon, and 4/7 against Berry. In men’s action, the Hawks also beat Elmira 74-64 and played in their own Tip-Off tournament over the weekend, beating Cazenovia College 90-74 in first round action, meeting Mount Union of Ohio in the championship game last Saturday. The Hawks had the game in hand with only 1:34 minutes left to play, up six points, but failed on four consecutive free throw attempts, losing 80-79 after the final buzzer sounded. The heartbreaking loss leaves the Hilbert Hawks 2-1 on the season.

Both men and women played home this past week. The men played host to nearby Houghton College, while the women took on Fredonia State University. On Wednesday, Nov. 30, both men and women open up league play at home at the Hafner Center in Hamburg against Pitt-Bradford. Women start at 6 p.m., followed by the men at 8 p.m. Player development tip of the week: Ball handling skills are the most practiced by young players even more so than shooting, as they can virtually do it anywhere—at home in the basement if their parents allow or on the driveway before the snow falls. What young players need to remember when they dribble the ball is to keep their heads up and not look down at the ball. Dribbling on the court and remembering to look up to see teammates and opponents is tough, especially when you are running and being harassed. Practice dribbling while sitting in a chair and focus your eyes up on a wall and not down on the ball. Feel the ball with your finger tips and dribble first with one hand and then the other beside your chair. If you can manage this without losing control, spread your legs and dribble under your legs from side to side stopping in the middle to switch hands. Practice this over and over again until you are proficient without ever looking down, and then use it as a tuning tool during the season.

ECS Upcoming Events Titan Football Banquet November 28 - 6:00 PM Winter Sports Pictures December 7 - 3:00 PM Senior Citizen Dinner December 8 - 12:45 PM Elementary Holiday Concert December 15 - 6:30 PM MS/HS Holiday Concert December 20 - 7:00 PM

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Ellicottville Food Pantry Provides Assistance to Those in Need

By Daniel Meyer

The holiday season is here and for those who are less fortunate for any reason, a small but extremely dedicated team of volunteers is making an effort to help provide comfort and hope to people who need just a little something extra not only during the holidays, but throughout the year. The Ellicottville Food Pantry helps hundreds in the region using an informal “neighbors helping neighbors” concept of providing supplemental food products to families in need. “We do this because we enjoy helping others,” said Nancy Rogan, one of the volunteers who regularly donates her time to assist clients who visit the food pantry. “Every family that we interact with are valued humans. We think it is important to establish relationships with them, get to know who they are and truly understand what they are dealing with on a daily basis. I personally get great satisfaction out of meeting each client and look forward to seeing them and furthering my friendships with each one of them.” The support of the community has helped the Ellicottville Food Pantry expand and improve so that they can continue to serve more families in Ellicottville, as well as in nearby East Otto, Little Valley, Mansﬁeld and Great Valley. Money raised from recent fundraisers, combined with donations made from individuals and local civic organizations, allowed the volunteers to purchase a new refrigerator, a new freezer, new shelving, a push cart and other items that help to improve the food pantry’s ability to service as many people as possible. Led by Shelly Kibby, the food pantry’s volunteer director

who spearheaded those recent efforts to upgrade the pantry, the devoted team of volunteers enjoy their work. “It’s just fun,” said Rogan. “It really is. You get to spend time with other people who want to help someone who may receive help from public assistance programs, but what we have found is sometimes that assistance is just not enough, especially for the very large families. That little extra that we provide can go a long way in providing healthy food products to people who otherwise may not be able to afford them.” The Ellicottville Food Pantry provides fresh fruit and vegetables, various meat products and canned and boxed foods. In addition, small personal items, such as toothbrushes, toilet paper, shampoo and soap are also made available to those who may need them. Despite dealing with some personal health issues in recent months, the volunteers rally around Kibby, who also processes paperwork for people who visit the food pantry, including applications for public assistance and any other type of documents that visitors may need to have located online and printed for future reference. “The food pantry has grown so much because of Shelly’s leadership and her incredible dedication to our clients,” said Rogan. “She has a special way about her in that she has never made a client feel like they are a burden or a bother. Instead, she embraces them and makes them feel special.” It is the people of Ellicottville, including some key stakeholders in the community, who have helped to make the food pantry the

success it is today. In addition to making monetary donations and helping to host fundraisers, some residents volunteer when they can to pick up large quantities of food from another location, help unload trucks, assist clients in placing their food items in their vehicle. “We have people who are here all the time and then we have people who can only make it once in awhile, but whoever does show up is willing to work and try and make the day a little bit better for the clients we serve,” said Rogan. “That goes a long way. It’s why Ellicottville is such a special place.” A food drive will be included as part of this year’s Bob McCarthy Irish Christmas event, scheduled to take place on Friday, Dec. 2 at Ellicottville Brewing Company. More information about that event and the Ellicottville Food Pantry’s connection to the annual celebration can be found by calling Kibby at (585) 387-4807. The Ellicottville Food Pantry is operated through Cattaraugus Community Action, Inc. and is based at 53 Elizabeth Street on the grounds of the United Church of Ellicottville. Monetary donations are now being accepted for the holidays as well as throughout the year. Donations can be mailed to the Ellicottville Food Pantry, c/o United Church of Ellicottville, 53 Elizabeth Street, Ellicottville, NY 14731. In addition, volunteers are always needed to lend a hand at the food pantry, especially during the winter months. For more information, call Kibby at the number above or call the United Church of Ellicottville at (716) 699-4003.

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Restoration Grant. If the town is successful in obtaining the grant, then George expects the project would begin some time after the first of the year. “(The Southern Tier restoration group) will take care of the whole thing,” George said. “They will take care of all of the records you have.” One of the concerns brought was about records concerning the Bryant Hill Cemetery, which had a lot of records lost due to a fire. Town Supervisor Matthew McAndrew questioned whether all of the records would go online. George said once all of the information is put together, then the records will all go online. She did not have an exact time frame as to how long it would take to complete the project. In other news, Highway Superintendent Thomas Scharf said during his report that the “fuel roof is done. It is completed.” The fuel roof was built and placed at the police station. The speed limit on Robbins Road will be reduced, and Scharf said he recently picked up the new speed limit signs. Other than those two items, Scharf said the highway department made sure it was prepared for the initial snowfall of the season. Ellicottville was among the areas impacted by snowfall that hit parts of Western New York over the weekend. This was the first snowfall of the

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year, which came one day after temperatures were near 70 degrees. Scharf also said he and the State Department of Transportation have a difference of opinion of what are considered town and state roads. He said there were “eight or 10 roads where we had a minor difference of opinion.” The highway superintendent said the town is looking to extend where it can take care of Canada Road and are currently trying to come up with a solution to that disagreement. Also on Wednesday, Town Engineer Mark Alianello said plans to improve the HVAC system at the Town Hall are still being worked on. “Nussbaumer has been working on that,” Alianello said. According to Alianello, one of the biggest obstacles being faced is how to get 4-inch vent pipes through the wall. Alianello said his department, in conjunction with Nussbaumer, is exploring a number of possibilities in regards to this problem. One of the possibilities includes looking at potentially seeing if the vent pipes can be placed through chimneys that are currently not in use. “Three of them are not being used,” Alianello said. Another possible solution is seeing if the vent pipes can be set up through the cupola. “It’s not that hard to get up there,” Alianello said. He also said as part of the

project, the main panel in the boiler room will have to be reorganized and replaced in the boiler room. Alianello noted there are not circuits in that room, which is why the town needs to make the changes in that room. “That’s going to add some costs,” Alianello said, adding he is hopeful to place the project out to bid sometime in January. In other news, McAndrew said he received a letter from the Nannen Arboretum Nov. 10 requesting additional funding in the 2017 budget. McAndrew said it was too late in the process to add additional funding for 2017, but that he would put it on the list for considering during the budget process next year. “They’ve done a lot of work out there,” Town Board member Steve Crowley said. McAndrew also noted that he received a request from residents from Farm to Market Roads hoping to have a sidewalk built. “They are in agreement but nothing has been budgeted,” McAndrew said. Although it is too late to get budgeted for 2017, that the board should look into placing the item up for discussion during next year’s budget process. The supervisor said the shoulders are very narrow in that location, and he thinks it is a potential safety concern that merits discussion as a potential future project.

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Riley Thomas (Hawk) 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. Riley finds that the company is the lifeblood of a town and, instead of closing down the iconic firm, she

unexpectedly falls in love and learns valuable lessons beyond the bottom line. In additon to scenes being ﬁlmed in Ellicottville, the Roycroft in East Aurora, the Buffalo Botanical Gardens, and the Buffalo History Museum all make location cameos as the backdrop for this

soon to be holiday classic. “A Christmas in Vermont” will air again on ION Dec. 3rd at 11 p.m., and Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. Ellicottville ﬁlming locations included Holiday Valley, the Jefferson Inn, and many downtown Village scenes.

Essential Oils ‘Make-n-Take’ Class Dec. 4

While the Young Living Essential Oils educational series is complete for the year, there is one more event to offer. On Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. a Make-n-Take class will be held at E-ville Spirits in the village of Ellicottville. Three personalized products will be created by participants, (choosing from over a dozen options) using pure and sustainable therapeutic oils on the market. The cost of the class is $30. All products will be provided in addition to snack and refreshments. Advanced

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353-1794. The Babies and Childrens Essential Oil class last week was well attended. Mollie Vacco led a lively discussion offering many natural solutions to the many “Momma Issues.” At the last educational class for this month’s series, a drawing was held for the grand prize give-away. Debbie Fredrickson was the lucky winner of a “RAINDROP MASSAGE” which was offered by Leah Rusniak of Anew Begginings Massage and Spa in Ellicottville.

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Christmas in Ellicottville 2016 Schedule of Events Friday November 25th 12:00 – 2:00 1:00 – 4:00 1:30 – 3:00 2:15 – 3:30 5:00 – 7:00 5:00 – 7:00 6:00 – 7:00 10:00 - 7:00

Fire Truck Rides with Santa – Jefferson Street Horse and Wagon Rides – Daily Grind Interactive Children’s Activities – Wingate by Wyndham Meet Santa – Wingate by Wyndham Meet A Real Reindeer – 1887 Building/Village Tree Lighting The Ellicottville Sound Chorus – Downtown & Tree Lighting Community Christmas Tree Lighting w/ Santa & Hot Cocoa – 1887 Building Stores Open – Hours Vary by Store

Saturday November 26th

9:30 – 11:00 Free Pancake Breakfast with Santa – The Villaggio Restaurant 7 Monroe St 10:00 Sant Arrives @ The Villaggio Donations will be accepted for the Ellicottville Food Pantry 1:00 – 3:00 Fire Truck Rides with Santa – Jefferson Street 1:00 – 3:00 Face Painting 1:00 – 4:00 Horse and Wagon Rides – Daily Grind 1:00 – 4:00 The Ellicottville Sound Chorus throughout the Village 2:00 – 3:30 Interactive Children’s Activities – Wingate by Wyndham 3:15 – 4:15 Meet Santa – Wingate by Wyndham 3:30 – 5:30 Meet a Real Reindeer – 1887 Building/Village Tree 10:00 - 7:00 Stores Open – Hours Vary by Store

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9:30 – 11:00 Free Pancake Breakfast with Santa – The Villaggio Restaurant 7 Monroe St 10:00 Sant Arrives @ The Villaggio Donations will be accepted for the Ellicottville Food Pantry 11:30 – 1:00 Interactive Children’s Activities – Wingate by Wyndham 12:00 – 2:00 Horse and Wagon Rides – Coffee Culture 12:00 – 1:00 Meet Santa – Wingate by Wyndham 12:00 – 2:00 Meet a Real Reindeer – 1887 Building/Village Tree 10:00 Stores Open – Hours Vary by Store

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With the first snow sticking to the ground, it is a sure sign that the ski season is close behind. I enjoy snowshoeing, cross country skiing and, most importantly, skiing and snowboarding. When the slopes get covered with that first significant blanket of white stuff, enough to make the first run down the hill it’s like being reborn once again. Some people can’t wait for the ski lifts to even open and need to have the bragging right of making the first tracks down the hill for the new season. Then after that, it’s the first tracks of the day each and every day and a tally of how many of those you get in during the course of the season. Getting up the hill without a tow or a lift requires a level of fitness beyond many people. It also requires time and, of course, permission from the resort, which is even harder to come by. Most resorts don’t allow climbing up the slopes and for good reason. The danger of tangling with early morning groomers and snowmobiles traversing the hill are battles you don’t want to have and definitely can’t win. Essential equipment is also required and the knowhow on how to use it. Regular downhill skis and boots work fine if you take the skis off and strap them to a backpack that is made for carrying skis or snowboards. Dakine and Burton are leaders in the this field and you really can’t go wrong with either. They also have areas for attachment of helmets, large interior spaces for your insulated jacket (that you don’t want to be wearing on the climb up), heavier gloves and other accessories like cameras, water bottles and energy bars to snack on. The trend in the past few years is to have specialized skis, bindings and boots to carry out the mission and this equipment is called Alpine Touring, AT for short. The skis are much lighter but wider then true downhill skis. The bindings are the

most specialized component in that the heel of the binding releases and pivots at the toe so you can sort of cross country ski up hill; on the way down you can lock down the heel as in a true downhill binding. Marker’s Duke Bindings are the brand of choice and most local skis shops carry them or an equivalent. Combine them with any vast number of backcountry or Telemark ski brands such as K2, Rossignol, or Atomic and you are half way there. AT boots are your next important ingredient. More rigid than Telemark boots, but lighter than downhill boots and with a sole made for walking, AT boots are essential to get the most out your equipment and experience. Once again, all good ski shops carry these specialized boots or can order them for you. Buying ski boots is very tough over the internet because of fit and flex preferences, but, most importantly, they need to be tweaked to your feet and stance. A good boot fitter will customize your boots to your feet, correct your stance, mold the shell and design insoles so that your feet will not hurt and

you can ski like a pro. Finally, the secret weapon to skiing uphill are things called skins. Skinning is again ever so popular, and like a cross country skier that uses specialized gliding and kicking waxes, the AT skier will attach skins to the base of their skis to climb up a steep slope. Good AT skis have notches or holes in the tip and tail to attach the skins. Originating in France, these removable skins where made out of real seal skins, called “peaux de phoque.” The directional dense short hairs of the seal’s fur allow movement forwards but stops the skis from sliding backwards. Today they are made out of synthetic materials or mohair. Black Diamond and K2 are players in the skins game, among others. Telescopic poles, avalanche probes, shovels and emergency beacons are all important accessories for the serious AT skier, but whether you are climbing Mount Washington’s Tuckerman Ravine or trekking up the cross country trails of your local resort to get to the top of the slope, the experience can be awesome and rewarding.

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From the Bookshelf Recommended Reading from the Ellicottville Memorial Library

‘Night School’ by Lee Child

It’s 1996, and Reacher is still in the army. In the morning they give him a medal, and in the afternoon they send him back to school. That night he’s off the grid. Out of sight, out of mind. From Langley to Hamburg, Jalalabad to Kiev, Night School moves like a bullet through a treacherous landscape of double crosses, faked identities, and new and terrible enemies, as Reacher maneuvers inside the game and outside the law. This book is currently available in book format only at the Ellicottville Memorial Library.

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The Cattaraugus County Arts Council (CCAC) has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Occurring this year on Nov. 29, #GivingTuesday is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday to kick-off the holiday giving season and inspire people to collaborate in improving their local communities and to give back in impactful ways to the charities and causes they

support. This year #GivingTuesday is special because it is the first “day of giving” for New Yorkbased nonprofit organizations. Executive Director of CCAC, Tina Hastings says, “CCAC decided to join this year to share CCAC’s mission of promoting arts and culture in our community and region and to raise money for operations and programs”. There are several other nonprofit organizations in Cattaraugus County participating in the campaign including the Challenger Learning Center, Olean Food Pantry, Inc., and Pfeiffer Nature Center and Foundation,

Inc. Hastings says, “We are asking the community to make a donation of any amount to CCAC or these other organizations who are working hard to improve the quality of life in the region”. Those who are interested in joining the Cattaraugus County Arts Council’s #GivingTuesday initiative can visit https://www.nygivesday. org/organizations/cattarauguscounty-arts-council. For more details about the #GivingTuesday movement, visit www.givingtuesday.org.

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Throughout the day, Holy Name of Mary Roman Catholic Church will have their annual display of Nativity and Angels for all to see, on Martha Street. “Ellicottville is a great place to come out and experience a relaxed pace and to take the time to enjoy a nice representation of the reason we celebrate during this Holiday Season,” Gwen Bush, the organizer of the event, said. “Come out and remind yourself of what Christmas is all about.” From 4 to 5:30 p.m., Santa arrives at Villaggio to greet all the good girls and boys, and his wife, Mrs. Claus, will be in her kitchen at Katy’s Café for cookies. Throughout the day, elves will be circulating the village with candy, carolers

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will be strolling with their tunes, a live camel will be around! At 4:30 p.m., a spectacle unparalleled will take over the village as pet owners bring their pride and joy, dressed in their season’s best for the annual Rein Dog Parade down Washington Street! The evening comes to a close with a living Nativity.

The children of Ellicottville, as well as a live camel, donkey and a few other surprises, use the village to tell the story of that ﬁrst Christmas, the journey and the birth of Jesus. The procession begins at 6 p.m., ending at the Village gazebo, where the pageant will take place with the story and celebrations.

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As the snow starts to fall, and families get together to celebrate what they are thankful for, the thoughts will quickly change to Christmas. For some, that will mean heading out to stores after pumpkin pie and looking for the best possible bargains, while for others, it will mean the beginning of creating memories that will last a lifetime. This will be the case for those who live in Randolph, as the holiday season will offer plenty of opportunities to make Christmas 2016 one to remember. While many will head to the stores on Black Friday, shoppers are encouraged to spend some of their money Saturday, Nov. 26 as well. Randolph businesses will participate in another tradition known as Small Business Saturday. Malls and big box stores are not the only places to shop for special gifts, as the businesses in Randolph offer a variety of gift ideas for family and friends this holiday season. Residents still have an opportunity to purchase memory tree ornaments, which will go on display during the Country Christmas celebration, Dec. 2-4. The ornaments, which cost $5 each, can be purchased online at enjoyrandolph.org/ events/country-christmas, or at Countrywide Wine and Spirits, Randolph Retail Company or Yarn for Ewe on Main Street. Once the ornaments are purchased, email RACDC Director Mary Heyl at racdc@ randolphny.net and include information on who the ornament is from and who will it either be in memory of (someone who has deceased) or in honor of (someone who is living). The Country Christmas weekend will be ﬁlled with many activities for families to enjoy. It will kickoff with a living Nativity at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 at the East Randolph United Methodist Church. The evening’s festivities will continue with the Memory Tree ceremony at 7:30 p.m. at Triangle Park. On Saturday, Dec. 3, there will be a cookie house at the Presbyterian Church. It will continue until the cookies are gone. From 3 to 5 p.m., there will be several activities throughout the community. This will include children letting Santa and Mrs. Claus know what is on their wish, as they will

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French Club. And there will be plenty of activities throughout the holiday season. This will include a Christmas Ball, which will be held by the Village Dance Studio at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 at the Randolph Junior/Senior High School. There will also be a winter band concert for children in grades 5-12 at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8 at Randolph Junior/Senior High School. The Randolph Historical Society will be celebrating the season with its annual Christmas dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7. Those who attend are asked to bring a dish to pass. A holiday favorite will come alive in Randolph, as the elementary school will hold its play, “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,” at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec.2 at the Randolph High School Auditorium. Families will have plenty of chances to ﬁnd activities to enjoy the holidays before schools take its holiday recess from Dec.23-Jan.2.

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Telemark skiing is not only a technique, it’s a lifestyle adopted by the purest skier, whose motto is ‘Free Your Heel, Free Your Mind.” It’s what meditation is to yoga— at peace with your inner self and connection with nature with minimal equipment in between. The term “Telemark” originates from Norway from the region of Telemark, made famous by the ﬁlm “The Real Heroes of Telemark.” This true story takes place during World War II when the resistance (The Real Heroes) used skis to travel through the mountainous backcountry of Telemark to reach and sabotage the enemy’s heavy water plant. Telemark skiing is alpine cross country, not to be confused with alpine touring, which is more similar to alpine, while Telemark is a downhill version of the cross-country technique. The trick to Telemark skiing is to weight the rear leg while you edge and carve your turn, at the same time shifting weight to your other leg as you complete the turn getting ready for the following one. This diagonal shifting of stance creates a very graceful dance down the hill. Telemark is great for traversing steep slopes with large looping turns or blasting your way down the fall line with the small and quick to control speed and direction. The skier’s heels are not locked down to the ski, allowing the deep knee drop of the rear leg that identiﬁes a Telemark skier on the slope. Telemark bindings secure only the toe of the boot and have a cable type of binding that old timers used to call a bear trap that wraps around the heel, creating forward boot pressure. The boot has a bellows built into the toe section, so the boot bends or folds just above the ball of the boot, allowing for

a natural flexing of the foot. As the skier drops his knee, the heel rises up and the boot flexes, allowing for the skier to exert downward force on the ski and edge it properly. As in alpine touring, skinning is also very popular with the Tele skier, who always has a pack carrying his trusty skins strapped to his back. Because Telemark is as much as a cross country ski technique as it is an alpine technique, you’ll find the Tele skier on the flats on his way to less traveled slopes of the backcountry, where the powder is untouched, deep and fluffy. This is the Tele skier’s paradise and defines him, skiing many times on his own, contemplating each turn in a rhythm predetermined and visualized in his mind. Ellicottville has been an important destination for the serious Tele skier in the east, with a long tradition in the sport, earning the town the nickname of Televille. Area ski shops, like City Garage on Monroe Street and Dekdrebruns on Washington Street, have been responsible over the years for supporting and nurturing the growing interest in Telemark skiing on local slopes at both Holiday Valley and HoliMont. The Free Heel Fling Telefestival has been held annually for many years on the first Friday of March. The Telemark skier is a true pilgrim and will go on an annual pilgrimage that takes one from the infamous Mad River Glen in Vermont, whose motto is “Ski it if you Can,” one of the finest Tele skiing areas in the east, to combining Tele with Heli at Revelstoke in British Columbia, Canada. But the pilgrimage isn’t complete without a stopover in Ellicottville. One of the great attractions to Ellicottville is that the area ski schools have well- trained and dedicated instructors for both the novice and expert

skier, and host well- stocked rental shops that feature the latest Tele equipment from traditional cable style bindings to the newer Tele Norm step in bindings and boots. Tele talk will be prevalent and loudly audible in Televille’s pubs and eateries, where Tele skiers recount their off-piste experiences of one of their favorite pursuits, skiing through the trees. Once the lifts shut down and our season ends here in Televille, the free spirited free heelers will seek new Meccas. One place in particular, and a must on every Tele skiers bucket list, is to return to the birth country of Telemark skiing. In July, the Tele addict can ski the glaciers at Folgefonna Summer Ski Center or Stryn Sommerski in Norway. As many resorts close up, these two areas are just beginning to emerge from a winter’s grave, buried under deep snow; only in the summer do the lifts become visible and functional. As in the movie the “Endless Summer,” were two diehard surfers chase that perfect wave around the world, the Tele skier has the opportunity to experience the “Endless Winter.” After Norway, one can cross the globe and visit New Zealand’s South Island, where the season has just started and lasts well into October. Renowned for their great Heli skiing, NZ is affordable and more in line with the Tele skier’s tight and meager budget. The mountains in New Zealand are sharp and pointy much like the Rockies and the European Alps— the NZ’s Southern Alps are an experience that is simply amazing. Tele skiers will have the opportunity to carve through rich and deep virgin snow. Once the tour is complete, the circle of life begins all over again with Tele skiers returning to ski another season at Televille, USA.

By Kim Duke, NETA & AAFA Certified Trainer

You have been so great about your new exercise routine, rarely missing a day since you started up again. Then, all of a sudden, you are waylaid by a cold or ﬂu. What should you do? Should you skip the treadmill or forsake that Pilates class for a late afternoon nap? Will it be hard to get started again if you skip a day or two? The answer depends on what ails you, experts tell WebMD. For example, exercising with a

cold may be OK, but if you’ve got a fever, hitting the gym is a definite no-no. Fever is the limiting factor, says Lewis G. Maharam, MD, a New York City-based sports medicine expert. “The danger is exercising and raising your body temperature internally if you already have a fever, because that can make you even sicker,” he tells WebMD. If you have a fever greater than 101 degrees Fahrenheit, sit this one out. Maharam’s rule of thumb for exercising when sick? “Do what you can do, and if you can’t do it, then don’t,” he says. “Most people who are fit tend to feel worse if they stop their exercise, but if you have got a bad case of the flu and can’t lift your head off the pillow, then chances are you won’t want to go run around the block.” “A neck check is a way to determine your level of activity during a respiratory illness,” adds Neil Schachter, MD, medical director of respiratory care at Mount Sinai Medical

Center in New York. “If your symptoms are above the neck, including a sore throat, nasal congestion, sneezing and tearing eyes, then it’s OK to exercise,” he says. “If your symptoms are below the neck, such as coughing body aches, fever, and fatigue, then it’s time to hang up the running shoes until these symptoms subside.” The best way to avoid the problem is not to get sick in the ﬁrst place. Exercise in general can help boost your body’s natural defenses against illness and infection, Schachter says, adding that, “Thirty minutes of regular exercise three to four times a week has been shown to raise immunity by raising levels of T cells, which are one of the body’s ﬁrst defenses against infection. However, intense 90-minute training sessions like those done by elite athletes can actually lower immunity.”

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The term “Telemark” originates from Norway from the region of Telemark. Ellicottville’s area ski shops, like City Garage on Monroe Street and Dekdrebruns on Washington Street, have been responsible over the years for supporting and nurturing the growing interest in Telemark skiing on local slopes at both Holiday Valley and HoliMont.

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Cattaraugus County Bank (CCB) is gearing up for the Holiday Season and truly happy to share with friends and customers information that may help make their holidays more peaceful, joyful and ﬁlled with happiness. Beginning Nov. 28, 2016, all eight locations of CCB will accept entries for a drawing to be held on Dec. 21, 2016. There will be two winners bankwide; one boy and one girl. Each will receive a GIANT, 8-foot tall, deluxe Christmas stocking stuffed with games and activities for children of all ages. Santa Claus will be visiting THREE of CCB’s branch locations during the month of

December: - Saturday, Dec. 3, in Randolph, NY from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. - Saturday, Dec. 10, in Springville, NY from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. - Saturday, Dec. 17, in South Dayton, NY from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. Staff at CCB have heard that Santa and some special elves will have goodies for the children in our communities who visit CCB to see Santa Claus and share with him their Christmas Wish List. Did you know that CCB offers Gift Cards!?! Throughout the months of November and December, CCB is offering NO PURCHASE

FEE gift cards. Gift Cards are a wonderful way to show your appreciation to some of the people on your shopping list. Gift cards show thoughtful care that goes into selecting exactly what’s right for a friend, acquaintance or family member, without having to worry about buying the wrong ﬁt, color, or model. “We’re so very delighted to bring cheer and joy to folks visiting our bank this Christmas season,” states Katie Jordan, CCB’s Little Valley Branch Manager. “At CCB we believe the joy that you give to others is the joy that comes back to you.”

Lounsbury Adaptive Ski Program (LASP) invites the community to join the #GivingTuesday movement on Nov. 29, 2016 by participating in a 24-hour fundraising blitz to expand adaptive skiing opportunities for disadvantaged disabled populations, including youth and Veterans. #GivingTuesday is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) to kick-off the holiday giving season and inspire people to collaborate in improving their local communities by giving back to the charities and causes they support. LASP has set a #GivingTuesday goal of $35,000 to be used to purchase special adaptive ski equipment, sponsor scholarships for disadvantaged students and to fund volunteer training and certiﬁcation programs. They invite the community to help LASP reach new donors by spreading the word about #GivingTuesday by visiting www.facebook.com/ LounsburyAdaptive. “LASP hopes that the positive effects of skiing will carry over and give conﬁdence to various

other areas in the individual’s life.” said Mary Ellen Racich, director, Lounsbury Adaptive Ski Program. Those who are interested in joining Lounsbury Adaptive Ski Program’s #GivingTuesday initiative can visit http:// lounsburyadaptive.mydagsite. com/. The Lounsbury Adaptive Ski Program offers adaptive ski lessons to persons with virtually all disabilities, both physical and cognitive. Commonly encountered disabilities include spinal cord injuries, amputations, Down’s Syndrome, Spina Biﬁda, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, traumatic brain

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Annual Concord Country Christmas Dec. 3

The annual Concord Country Christmas will be held Dec. 3, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Concord Mercantile at 17 Franklin Street in Springville. This year, the Concord Historical Society bakers have cooked quite a stash of treats that will be sold 10 a.m. to noon. Santa’s Reindeer will be visiting from noon to 3 p.m., and the Jolly Old Elf himself shows up at 1 p.m., and will be there until 2. The afternoon closes with the Concord Mercantile Musicians at 2 p.m. Parents, don’t forget—Santa picks up letters in the North Pole Mailbox. Letters with a self addressed stamped envelope will receive a response from Santa.

Nov. 25-26 A Very Merry Main Street

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Village Board Addresses Unsafe Property

By Jennifer Weber

The Village of Springville Board of Trustees met on Monday, Nov. 21, opening with a public hearing pursuant to Local Law 2016-6, Chapter 77 regarding the unsafe building located at 110 South Central Avenue. Chapter 77 requires a legal proceeding on whether a structure should be demolished in the interest in public safety, to come before the Village Board in a public hearing instead of the New York State Supreme Court. A property owner who doesn’t agree with the decision of Village Board can then take the issue to New York State Supreme Court. The owner of 110 South Central Avenue has been notiﬁed the property is in violation of the code, and the bank that owns the mortgage sent the Village a letter saying they are not interested in the property. Building inspectors found the foundation caving in and dangerous, making

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the structure unstable. The structural engineer report stated that “because of the extensive damage to the foundation, possibly the structure wouldn’t stay sound and safe through the year.” In April 2016, there was a police report of trespassing on the premises. The Board expressed concern over what

could happen if the property collapsed on someone who might be inside. No one with ownership interest in 110 South Central was present at the public meeting. The owner has not responded to anything in over three years, and has moved out of town to Orchard Park. Taxes See Village Board page 5

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Christmas in the 1890s, many communities have noticed that the jolly elf appears in their communities too. The Friday or Saturday after Thanksgiving, most children would begin

that blessed period of “good behavior.” Springville is not alone in having one of “Santa’s Helpers” check in during the days before Christmas Eve; however, he has chosen a variety of ways to do it. Santa has been very fond of ﬁre trucks. In the Early 1950s to the 1980s, Santa could be seen in East Concord at the Fire Hall, arriving by ﬁre truck. For many years, this was the place to sit on Santa’s lap, as the East Concord Fire Department put on their Annual Christmas Party. In the late 1960s, snowmobiling was becoming a very popular sport in western New York. Each

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Holland Swims Her Way to States Submitted by Coach Karen Reynolds

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Love INC. Continues Efforts to Better the Lives of Others

By Daniel Meyer

Following a simple philosophy of doing what needs to be done to improve the lives of people who live in the community, Love INC. is embracing the holiday season by providing assistance to various local residents who have a financial, emotional or spiritual needs. With numerous successful accomplishments achieved over the past 20 years, representatives of the organization are proudly looking back at what they have done and, just as importantly, looking ahead to what can be done to make the Village of Springville and surrounding communities a better place in which to live. “The community support of what we do is incredible,” said Wendy Cocca, who has served as Love INC’s executive director since June 2010. “We are able to help improve the lives of others because the people of Springville have been so generous to us in a variety of ways, including their talent and time.” The organization is an affiliate member of Love INC National. As an independent not-for-profit 501c(3) entity, Love INC. relies on monetary donations and the hard work of volunteers to follow their mission, “to mobilize the Church to transform lives and communities In the Name of Christ.” Founded in 1996, Love INC’s approach to its work is focused around 10 core values that include prayer, building relationships and placing value in the poor and needy. Phone calls received at Love INC’s call center are carefully answered by volunteers who screen potential clients to assess their needs. The requests

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for assistance are then analyzed to help determine which one of the organization’s expansive network of churches and social service agencies would best help assist that particular client. Love INC. made a concentrated effort this year to improve their transportation ministry, allowing low-income clients and those with no access to an automobile or public transportation more opportunities to get to and from a doctor’s office, social service agency appointments and other important meetings. “We recognize there is a transportation gap and we are trying to fill that by providing safe and easy rides to and from medical appointments and other special events in people’s lives,” said Cocca. “To provide peace of mind to someone that they do not have to cancel a scheduled procedure at the doctor or dentist because they can’t get there is important to us.” A major accomplishment that Love INC achieved over the past year was the successful conclusion of a campaign to pay off the mortgage and officially purchase their property on East Main Street in Springville. “We made that final payment because of the financial support of so many from the

community and we did so 11 months ahead of schedule,” said Cocca. “The significance of achieving that milestone and doing so nearly one year before we had originally planned shows us the people of Springville are pleased with the work we are doing and wanted us to have a permanent home in this wonderful community.” Seasonal endeavors that Love INC. is providing administrative support for during the holidays includes “Operation Christmas Child,” the annual Salvation Army Red Kettle collection and the 2016 Warm The Children campaign. Specific details about each of those programs can be found on Love INC’s website. As the organization looks back at two decades of dedicated service to the community, Cocca believes Love INC’s board of directors and the many volunteers who provide assistance in numerous ways throughout the year have additional projects and outreach efforts in mind. “Whatever we can do to help serve the people of the greater Springville area remains a goal we all share,” said Cocca. “Love INC looks forward to a promising future of serving Christ and our member churches to hopefully improve the lives of those in need.” The Love INC office, which is located at 62 East Main St. in Springville, is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Anyone who is interested in learning more about the organization can stop at the office, call (716) 592-3761 or visit www.loveincspringville. com.

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to Host Presentation on Local G.A.R. History

The Western New York Civil War Society, in conjunction with Echoes Through Time and the Lucy Bensley Center, will host a presentation Nov. 30 on the history of the G.A.R. in Western New York. Derek Otto, who performs genealogy research for the Lucy Bensley Center, will conduct a PowerPoint presentation about the G.A.R.,

also known as the Grand Army of the Republic, and a precursor to the American Legion. The presentation will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30 at the Lucy Bensley Center in Springville. It’s part of a monthly series hosted by The Western New York Civil War Society, with presentations held on the last Wednesday of each month.

Admission is free and the public is welcome to attend. Donations will be accepted for the Civil War Preservation Trust. Light refreshments will be served. The Lucy Bensley Center is located at 23 N. Buffalo St. in Springville. For more info, contact Tom Place, curator at Echoes Through Time, at (716) 957-2740.

The Arts Center will is hosting a series of Make-andTake workshops, presented in conjunction with Makers Buffalo. On Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m., Gretchen Meyers will demonstrate the basics of jewelry design while participants create a one of a kind spike quartz necklace. All materials are provided. The cost is $25 members and $27 non-members. Allison Duwe will host a Gelatin Print Card workshop on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 10am. Participants are to print leaves or other small textured objects

to incorporate into their printmaking. This workshop is good for ages 12-adult and costs $18 for members and $20 non-members. Gretchen Meyers of Makers Buffalo returns on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. for a session on glass etching. Participants will cut patterns

and etch two giftable glasses. The fee is $25 members and $27 for non-members. Space is limited. Please register in advance for these classes by calling (716) 5929038. Springville Center for the Arts is located at 37 N Buffalo Street in Springville.

The Springville Community Chorale is happy to have regrouped, after a brief hiatus, under the enthusiastic leadership of new director Colleen Marcello Brecker, known to many in the Springville area as a professional vocalist and director. Under her able direction, the chorale will present a warm, traditional

Christmas concert on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 4 at 4 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 472 East Main Street, Springville. The chorale is composed of singers, director and accompanist from Springville, West Valley, Gowanda and other communities nearby. It is a group open to all who love to sing and presents

concerts that include a wide variety of musical styles in four-part harmony. The Christmas concert consists of many popular Christmas songs familiar to most people. There is no charge for attending, but in the spirit of the season there is opportunity to contribute canned or paper goods to the local food bank.

November 25-26 A Very Merry Main Street Shop local between the lights at Franklin and Buffalo Streets in Springville. Visit Facebook page for more info.

December 3 Breakfast with Santa 9 a.m. to noon, Beaver Meadow Audubon Center, 1610 Welch Road, North Java. Activities include crafts and storytelling.$7 adults / $5 children ages 4-12 / 3 and under are free.

December 10 Santa at Gowanda HarleyDavidson 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. www.GowandaHarley.com

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November 25-27 Christmas in Ellicottville Christmas carolers, a live reindeer, breakfast with Santa, horse and wagon rides, interactive children’s activities as well as ﬁre truck rides with Santa, www.ellicottvilleny.com November 26 Christmas Craft Show at Springville Health & Fitness Numerous vendors for all your holiday shopping. November 26 Holiday Craft Show at Springville Moose Lodge 13080 Buffalo Road, Springville. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. By Springville Women of the Moose Chapter #1183. Proceeds to beneﬁt community service projects. November 26 Breakfast with St. Nick at Genesee Country Village & Museum This family-friendly pancake breakfast offers kids the opportunity to meet Santa he’ll be giving each child a special 19th-century treat! (585) 538-6822 November 30 Presentation on Local G.A.R. History (716) 957-2740

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December 2 Bob McCarthy’s Irish Christmas Annual fundraiser, food drive and pie auction. EBC, Ellicottville December 3 Christmas Carolcade 6:30 p.m., Fiddler’s Green Park, hosted by the Trading Post. Community-wide carolling with local musicians.

December 3 Gift Tags and Ornament Making at Beaver Meadow 1 to 3 p.m. Using materials collected in nature, each participant will leave with 10 gift tags and an ornament designed exclusively by them. Pre-registration is required, (585) 457-3228. $10 all ages December 3 Ellicottville Christmas Stroll Living Nativty, reindog parade and more. www.ellicottvilleny.com December 3 The Probables at SCA springvillearts.org December 3-4 Christmas at Hidden Valley See the Lodge decked out in all its Christmas glory. Have breakfast with Santa (served from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.). Dining guests are invited to take photos with Santa in his workship from 10 a.m.-2p.m., 2887 Royce Rd. Varysburg. (585) 535-4100 December 4 Springville Community Chorale Concert 4 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 472 East Main Street, Springville December 5 Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Diabetic Support Group Web Sites and Apps, Bertrand Chaffee Hospital, 224 East Main Street, 6 p.m. Free. Call (716) 592-9643 for more information.

December 10 Pet Expo Rescue a new pet! McKinley Mall December 10 Fuller Family Holiday Event Fundraiser for the Fuller Family at Springville Health & Fitness December 10 - 11 Santa Land Chestnut Ridge Park Casino, 6121 Chestnut Ridge Road Orchard Park December 10, 11, 17, 18 Breakfast with Santa at the Buffalo Zoo www.buffalozoo.org Weekends through December 23 North Pole Express Train at the Arcade and Attica Railroad Sing Christmas carols on your way to the North Pole. Bring your letter for Santa and visit with the elves and jolly St. Nick himself at Santa’s Workshop! Don’t forget to wear your PJs! Hot dogs, hot chocolate and “Curriers” Elf Cookies will be available for purchase. (585) 429-3100 Weekends November 26 through December 18 Polar Express Train Ride The ride is one hour long, round trip. Enjoy hot cocoa and a cookie on board. There is a short stop at the North Pole to pick-up Santa. The ride is one hour long, round trip. Enjoy hot cocoa and a cookie on board. There is a short stop at the North Pole to pick-up Santa www.medinarailroad.com

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The biggest shopping days of the year are coming up fast! If the challenge of ﬁnding a parking spot and waiting in long lines at the mall doesn’t appeal to you, why not start and ﬁnish your holiday shopping right here in Springville, while supporting local businesses? Several events throughout the Village will save you time, money and your sanity. Springville Christmas Craft & Vendor Show In the mood for one stop shopping? Springville Health and Fitness will host the Springville Christmas Craft & Vendor Show on Saturday, Nov. 26, from 10 a. to 3 p.m. Dozens of vendors will be on hand selling their goods and services. Be sure to bring the kiddos and have their picture taken with Santa and Mrs Claus. Don’t forget to bring their letters to Santa! If getting healthier is one of your New Year’s resolutions, Springville Health & Fitness will also be offering a BOGO special — buy one year, get one year half price, for a savings of up to $180. Be sure to visit the event Facebook page ( w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m /

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Holiday Craft Show/ Bazaar Looking for even more unique gifts? Head to the 8th annual Holiday Craft Show/ Bazaar at the Springville Moose Lodge, at 13080 Buffalo Road, on Saturday, Nov. 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be holiday wreaths, holiday decorations, beach glass jewelry, rock art, pottery, rugs, sweater sets, paintings, purses, jewelry, ﬁgurines, doll clothes and accessories, sewing crafts, crocheted items and more, from over 18 vendors. Lunch will also be available. This event, hosted by Springville Women of the Moose Chapter #1183, beneﬁts various community service projects and Moose charities. Join the shop local movement and support the community, while scoring great deals on items you don’t see every day. Spend your holiday shopping dollars right here in Springville, and spend less time checking off that list!

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senior program called TWST. She lives and breathes chlorine! Elle, along with 60+ other girls from Section 6, traveled to Ithaca College this past week to compete in the State meet. For as far back as I can collect data and recall myself, I believe Elle Holland is the first SGI female swimmer to ever attend the State meet! She qualified for the state meet in her premier event, 100 freestyle. She qualified for this event at the Sectional meet with her personal best time (and new school record) of 54.27. Elle went into the state meet ranked 56th out of 61 in the state, and after swimming she was able to walk away confidently because she moved up to 45th place in the state. This is an amazing Experience the accomplishment for this Emerling Difference! sophomore girl who has two years left at SGI! Of her accomplishments, Holland stated, ”When the season first started, I didn’t SELECT VEHICLES think there was a chance I’d make States, but everyone else thought I had a good shot at it. During the season, I wasn’t focused on the post-season, but just focused on each meet for the team. The post-season came and I was able to swim the times my coaches knew I was capable of. I surprised myself. There SCORE BIG WITH TOP NOTCH SERVICE was an amazing outpouring of support from not just my SGI team but everyone at school, in the community and from my TWST team where I swim at Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram the club level. All the support was super encouraging and I’m www.emerlingjeep.com • 195 West Main Street, Springville NY really thankful for everyone 716-592-2881 who supported me as I traveled to states for the first time.” Holland’s teammates, coaches and community are so proud of her and can’t wait to see what the future holds for this talented The Board of Education is seeking letters of swimmer! Congratulations Elle! interest from community members who would like to be considered to fill the vacant Board seat created by the resignation of former Board Member Garret English. The term of the appointment would be January through May 2017. A Board of Education member must meet the following qualifications: a citizen of the United States, eighteen (18) years of age or older, able to read and write, a legal resident of the district, not an employee of the SGI School District and not have been removed from a school district office within one (1) year preceding the date of appointment or election to the Board. Your letter of interest should briefly outline why you want to be an S-GI Board member. Interested candidates should be prepared to attend the Dec. 12 Board of Education meeting to participate in a public interview with the Board. The successful candidate will take their seat at the first Board meeting in January. Please submit your letter of interest to the attention of the District Clerk on or before Wednesday, Nov. 30 via email at ktucker@springvillegi.org or mail to District Clerk, Springville Griffith Institute CSD, 307 Newman Street, Springville, NY 14141.

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SYI Indoor Soccer for Students in Grades 3-6

Looking for a way for your kids to use up that wintertime energy? Sign them up for SYI’s indoor soccer league, open to kids in grades 3-6. The league will start on Jan. 24 and run Tuesday and Thursday evenings through March 22. Two 45-minute games are held per night in the middle school gym.

Cost is $25 and includes a t-shirt. Space is limited to four teams and 44 kids. Registration is now open and will run through Dec. 15. For more info, email Alicia Dziak at adziak@hotmail. com. To sign up, visit www. syionline.org.

SGI SPORTS SCHEDULE November 26 Varsity Wrestling Catt- Little Valley 9 a.m. Away

November 30 Varsity Wrestling Lackawanna 6 p.m. Home

November 28 JV Basketball - Girls West Seneca West (scrimmage) 5 p.m. Away Varsity Basketball - Girls West Seneca West (scrimmage) 5 p.m. Away

December 1 JV Basketball - Boys Tonawanda 5 p.m. Home Varsity Basketball - Boys Tonawanda 6:30 p.m. Home

Upcoming SGI Events December 1 MS Winter Concert December 2 Parent Teacher Conference Day (1/2 Day) December 5 Supt. Conf. Day HS Parent/Teacher Conf. Day at CES December 7 CES Winter Concert December 9 Middle School Musical December 12 SES PTA Meeting Board of Ed meeting December 13 CES PTA Meeting SES Winter Concert December 15 Staff/ Celebrity Basketball Game December 16 End of 15-week marking period December 21 HS Winter Concert December 22 SES PTA Holiday Carnival Middle School Holiday Follies

Ride the North Pole Express Now Through Dec. 23

Enjoy the countryside aboard the Arcade & Attica Railroad, as you travel through Western New York farmlands that have remained untouched since the late 1860’s. Sing Christmas carols on your way to the North Pole. Bring your letter for Santa and visit with the elves and jolly St. Nick himself at Santa’s Workshop! Don’t forget to wear your PJs! Hot dogs, Hot Chocolate and “Curriers” Elf Cookies are available for purchase. North Pole Train Ride Dates: Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 26 and 27, Dec. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, and Friday, Dec. 23, 11 a.m., which will be the last trip of the season. Departure times on Saturdays and Sundays are as

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December 23 Holiday Recess

Middle School Presents ‘Once Upon a Mattress’

follows: Leaves at 10 a.m., returns 12:30 p.m. Leaves at 11 a.m., returns 1:30 p.m. Leaves at 1:30 p.m., returns 4 p.m. Leaves at 2:30 p.m., returns 5 p.m. Leaves at 5 p.m., returns 7:30 p.m. The train rides also feature Holiday Elves and Princesses, who will ride the train each way, a heated outdoor tent where the holiday gifts will be for sale, heated indoor Northpole at “Curriers Station” and several of Santa’s Reindeer for you to see. Included in the childrens ticket purchase are the following items: A free elf hat, Santa’s

magical jingle bells, Santa’s goody bag, and a postcard to ﬁll out to Santa on your way to the North Pole at “curriers station”. This year features “Santa’s Reindeer Storybook,” a fully illustrated childrens book on how Santa named his reindeer. Published by Reindeer Promotions, this book will be available for purchase for $12, w some of the proceeds to beneﬁt the Reindeer Foundation of America to help keep the reindeer healthy. Tickets are $24 for adults (age 13 and older), $22 for seniors and children, free for under age 2 sitting on parent’s lap. For more information, visit www.arcadeandatticarr.com or call (716) 948-0505.

It’s time again for the Middle School’s annual musical production! If you thought you knew the story of The Princess and The Pea, you may be in for quite a surprise! The mischievous Minstrel (Christian Safford) and Jester (Rachel Stressinger) bring you the little-known ‘true story’ that begins long ago on a stormy night. The quest to ﬁnd a princess for Prince Dauntless the Drab (Wyeth Messer) turns out to be a hilarious adventure, featuring many colorful characters, including an overbearing Queen (Morgan Harrington), a mute King (Austin Yetter) and a brave Knight (Zachary Scime). The ladies and gentleman of the kingdom cheer on the boisterous Princess Winnifred (Campbell Brown) as she tries to pass the test and win the Prince’s hand in marriage. This clever and slightly ridiculous version of a classic tale is sure to entertain people of all ages. Chances are, you’ll never look at fairy tales quite the same way again!

The cast and crew of Once Upon a Mattress take over the stage on Dec. 9 and 10. Performances will be held at SGI High School’s Lyle G. Palmer Auditorium at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now, $8

adults, $5 students and seniors, and can be purchased online by visiting www.springvillegi.org. Bring your family, friends, children and grandparents for an evening of fun and laughter!

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have been paid through July 2016. “If someone could get the property owner to sell it, you probably could rehab it, but they (the owner) hasn’t responded to anybody, at all,” stated Village Administrator Liz Melock. The Board voted to demolish the property based on the ﬁndings from the Code Enforcement Ofﬁcer’s report, the Engineering report and the information obtained at the public hearing. “I think this highlights the problems with these properties— you really have a house that is salvageable, by everybody’s recommendation, it could be salvageable, but we have no mechanism in order to make it salvageable even with the new zombie laws, you just can’t make it happen,” stated Village Trustee Nils Wikman. “And now because it’s a public safety issue and we know it’s not going to last another harsh winter, we basically have to make the decision…there is no other recourse.” The Board also approved a recommendation send the following six properties to the Buffalo Erie Niagara Land Improvement Corporation (BENLIC) land bank for consideration: 128 Waverly Street, 48 Albro Avenue, 227 North Street, 118 Pearl Street (garage only), Clark St (335.140-2-35.000) garage and vacant land on West Main (335.140-2-8.000.)

Karl Simmeth (left), Community Liaison for New York State Assemblyman David DiPietro, presents Mayor Bill Krebs with a certificate for the rail trail. The BENLIC is a land bank that strategically acquires, improves, assembles, and sells distressed, vacant, abandoned, and/or tax-delinquent properties. A formal report on each of these properties and a resolution will be voted on at the next meeting. Police Officer in Charge Nick Budney reported no new complaints were filed regarding 109 North Buffalo and Pearl Street, two places in the Village that have been a concern of residents over the past few months. The Sheriff Department made an arrest for a 20-yearold responsible for the graffiti incident at Springville Youth Incorporated. The youth responsible for the graffiti at Heritage Park gazebo was identified and completed their community service. An

additional grafﬁti incident was reported at Shuttleworth Park on a monument; there is currently no additional followup information at this time. The Board also approved a new Standards of Procedure of Rules & Regulations for the Village Police department. Karl Simmeth, Community Liaison for New York State Assemblyman David DiPietro, presented the Village with a Certiﬁcate of Merit from the New York State Assembly, congratulating the community on the completion of the Springville Pop Warner Rail Trail, part of the Erie Cattaraugus Rail Trail. The Village of Springville Board of Trustee’s next meeting is Monday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. at 65 Franklin Street.

Kissing Bridge White Friday Sale Through Nov. 28

Cold air is moving in and KB’s snow-makers are ready to get after it! Celebrate White Friday and raise a cup of cheer to a snow-ﬁlled season. If you haven’t locked in a great deal, they have a selection of items from which to choose offered at special rates for a limited time only. Already have your ticket to ride? Many of these items make wonderful gifts for the adventurous soul. Learn to ski, rent gear, purchase seasonal packages or even year round fun with a ski and kayak pass from KB and their partners at Silo City Paddling Company. Shop online or call them at (716) 592-4963 to purchase. MOGUL BUSTER SAVINGS Night Skiing/Snowboarding Season Pass ( limited to the ﬁrst 25 buyers)

This is deal is incredible, buy now and save hundreds! Ski every night of the season from 3 p.m. to close! This product is available for just $150 to the ﬁrst 25 lucky buyers. But fear not... it will be sold through Monday, Nov. 28 for the still unbelievable price of $200, a savings of $210! Snow Card Choose any 5 nights of the season 3 p.m. to close! $135-fully transferable, no transfer fees applied. Epic Pass Four unlimited lift passes good any day of the season, $160-fully transferable, no transfer fee applied. Silo City Paddling Co./ Kissing Bridge Adventure Pass Ski to Sea with this innovative stocking stuffer! Two unlimited KB lift passes and two two-hour kayak

or paddle-board rentals from Silo City Paddling Company! Glide on Buffalo’s inland sea and waterways and carve up the slopes. Buy this gift for the adventurous soul on your list or treat yourself to a few days of outdoor fun this winter and next summer! $125. Also available at Gear For Adventure in Hamburg NY. College Night Season Pass Valid every night of the week Must have current college ID, $150. Two Ski or Snowboard Rentals $30, fully transferable Two KB Cruiser Lessons $100, KB’s signature program for the junior skier or snowboarder in your family age 4-12 years. Sessions are 2-hours long and are taught by our highly energetic and creative children’s coaches.

SNOW-MAKING OPERATIONS ARE UNDERWAY! KB will continue to make snow whenever temperatures permit as we work toward opening day of the 2016-2017 season!

The Probables at SCA Dec. 3

The Probables will bring their heart thumping, emotiondriven music to Springville Center for the Arts on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 8pm. The group features Steve Johnson and Tom Hodges, former frontman and former lead guitar player from Big Leg Emma, along with Dylan Derby on upright bass and Matt Gronquist on accordion, ﬁddle, and mandolin. They describe their sound as Fire Folkgrass Roots Rock. Based out of the Southern Tier, they have one foot ﬁrmly rooted in New York’s jam band scene and another in more

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traditional bluegrass. Tickets are $12 presale available at SpringvilleArts.

org or by calling (716) 5929038. Tickets at the door at $15.

Collins Public Library Events

Lego Club: Monday, Nov. 28 at 6:30 p.m. Come build with Legos! For ages 4-12. Registration is helpful but not required! Zentangle: Thursday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. This is a teen program for ages 10-17. Zentangle is an easy, fun, relaxing method of drawing that uses patterns to create lovely artwork. No artistic talent needed! You will learn several easy patterns to get you started. Sketch pads and guides as a take home gift! Call or stop in to register! Senior Movie: Friday, Dec. 2 at 1 p.m. Starring: Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, and John Goodman. When four generations of the Cooper clan come together for their annual Christmas Eve celebration, a series of unexpected visitors and unlikely events turn the night upside down, leading them all toward a surprising rediscovery of family bonds and the spirit of the holiday. Magical Creatures: Monday, Dec. 5 from 6-7 p.m. Unicorns, dragons, and ogres, OH MY! Join us for stories, crafts and games as we explore the world of magical creatures. Ages 6-10, please stop by the library or call (716) 532-5129 to register.

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.

Hulbert Library of the Town of Concord Events Lego Club, Nov. 28, 5-6:30 pm Meets every fourth Monday of the month from 5-6:30 p.m. For ages 4 and up. Come and build at the library....LEGOs provided! Completed projects stay in the library. As for all programs, it is required that parents and/or caregivers stay in the library during Lego Club. Separate registration is required for each monthly meeting. Funding provided by proceeds from the 2014 Legislator John Mills’ Hot Dog Roast. Lapsit Fall/Winter Session 3 Meets Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Nov. 29-Dec. 20 Picture books, toys, music, bubbles! For ages 6 months to 2 years. December Preschool Story Time Fall/Winter Session 3 Meets Thursdays at 10 a.m. Dec. 1-22 Picture books, rhymes, simple crafts, short video, ﬁnger plays. For ages 3-5 years. Adult Coloring - *For ages 18 and over*, Friday, Dec. 2, 1 p.m. Coloring is not just for kids anymore! Come in, unplug, take a break from adulting, and take part in this meditative, relaxing activity. Supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Bring a friend and drop in at your convenience. Different theme each month.

Visit your local ski shop to remedy these issues and have them do the following: check that your bindings release properly; they may have to make a minor release setting adjustment based on your new age (every year we get older and those of us under 9 and over 50 need special release settings). If you purchased new boots, the sole length might be different and the bindings need to accommodate the new length, which also changes the binding release setting. In extreme cases, if the boot sole is drastically longer, your bindings need to be remounted. The next thing that you want to have done is have your ski bases ground and edges sharpened. Many people store their skis in a damp basement over summer and if your skis are not summerized properly with a heavy coat of paraffin wax, they will be rusty along the edges. The rust will pit the steel edges, dulling them to a point where you’ll think you are skiing on your grandfather’s old wooden ones. The base needs to be ground first, so that the base and the edges are one. By putting a true bar across the base, the ski technician can determine if your base is too high or if it is cupped or convex. Either way, the ski will not be riding flat on the snow and will create havoc in your turns. When the edges are higher than the base, you’ll experience what is called riding the rails, much like being on a railway

track, making it very tough to turn your skis. The base grind will also get rid of minor gouges and scratches caused from the last spring skiing trip that included riding over some bare ground and rocks. A good base machine also imparts a pattern on the bottom of your skis that not only makes them look new again, but allows them to hold wax better. Your ski shop tech will also ask you about your skiing style, your aggressiveness and if you don’t know already, he will determine the best angle of edge to sharpen your edges at. Once sharpened, he’ll also deburr your skis’ edges, detune the tips and tails to insure that your skis never catch. Most importantly, a good tuner can tell you if you are in the market for a new pair of skis. Most serious skiers will replace skis after a few seasons, not only to keep up with the latest trends, but because they have been tuned to the point that they can’t be tuned any more. A regular tuning once or twice a month is essential, and every tune takes off more and more material until you have sharpened your skis like your pencil, all the way to the eraser. Waxing is the key to sliding effortlessly down the hill, and every outing requires a conversation as to the right wax for the day. Tuning shops will more than likely hot wax your skis with a universal temperature wax that most recreational skiers will be satisﬁed with.

The speed demons, on the other hand, will likely hot wax their own skis the night before based upon the weather forecast and snow conditions. When your skiing reaches that state, then you’ve mostly likely quit your day job, sold your home and bought a VW Transporter painted in rainbow colors and adorned with smiley faces. Making friends with your ski techie is like going to your barber or hairdresser. Once they know something about you, you can just drop off your skis and tell them to give you the usual and be on your way. A good shop will be open late into the evening as it may have a hundred or more tunes requested for the first run of the morning— but beware, it drives the tuner bonkers when you don’t show up till after 10 a.m. to collect them. Be nice, be kind and your ski shop technician will look after you better than you could ever look after your skis yourself. Be sure to tip them, especially if they skied as advertised. Local area shops around Kissing Bridge include Colden Ski and Board, Glenwood Depot and the Snowflake Ski Shop and TwoFourFive Board shop on-site at Kissing Bridge, with their headquarters located in Lockport. One final tip for you: warm skis placed on cold snow will not slide regardless of the wax, so store your skis outside for an hour or so before you use them or else they will stick like glue.

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The BCH Women’s Association had a busy long weekend, with activities on November 18 and 20 that netted over $1,000 in support of the Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Foundation. On Nov. 18, the ladies filled the administrative hallway with specialty cupcakes, pies, homemade cookies and breads, jams, pickles, and even a batch of chili. Though the sale started at 9 a.m., BCH and JBR employees and visitors started to purchase the items before they could be put on display. Take note for next year: the treats were completely gone by noon. The group followed this event by setting up a pop-up shop at the first annual Root 39 Event Center Christmas Bazaar on Sunday, Nov. 20. Items from the BCH Gift Shop were available at this festive event, which featured local vendors, live music, and a visit from Santa. A special thanks to Ang Shaver and the team at Root 39 for inviting the women’s association and waiving the participation fee for this event. The gift shop is open weekdays from 10 a.m-2 p.m. on the first floor of Bertrand Chaffee Hospital - the perfect presents for people in your life are waiting there for you!

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Mediumship at Lily Dale

By Colleen Kulikowski

Situated halfway between Dunkirk and Jamestown, on Route 60 in Chautauqua County, is a hidden Western New York gem. Lily Dale, about an hour’s drive from Springville, is a place of natural beauty with colorful old Victorian homes nestled into the old growth woods. There are only two such forests in New York State, the other being in DeVeaux Woods in Niagara Falls. Lily Dale was recently certiﬁed through the National Wildlife Foundation as the second NWF Community in New York. During the summer season, there are entrance fees, but Lily Dale is free and open to the public the rest of the year. A daily pass is $15 per person. The 2017 season is starting to be published on their website if you wish to wait for warmer weather. Lily Dale is a special place of nature, but that’s not why most people know about it. Most people know it because of many of the residents’ ability to speak with the dead. This is a walkable community with a loving heart. Don’t be surprised when people wave and say hello. You never feel like you are among strangers here. Lily Dale is the longest running center for Spiritualism in the country, dating back to 1879 and is a private religious community that welcomes visitors. As such, only those members of the Lily Dale Assembly can own leaseholds of the many homes within Lily Dale. Spiritualism is a religion that has a deep history and is based on the understanding that one is responsible for their own experience and as they live their lives per Natural Law. They believe in providing evidence of this and this is where many come to communicate with loved ones with one of the many Mediums that call Lily Dale anhome. You will not see palm readers, crystal ball readers or those reading Tarot. The focus of this community is that of mental mediumship. For 10 weeks each summer, the grounds are full of people and there are things to do from dawn to

dusk. Thousands of visitors come for the many lectures, classes and demonstrations of Mediumship, and take in the beauty of Lily Dale or schedule a private reading with one of the Registered Mediums. Coming to Lily Dale off season (Labor Day through the end of June) means you must do a little planning if you want to have a reading by one of the many registered Mediums. Not all are in residence this time of year and most require appointments. Each of the four churches associated with the Lily Dale Assembly has a full schedule of classes that you can take— just check their websites for details. Come late October, the Fairies (and several of the Registered Mediums) pack up for winter and head to warmer weather and leave the Fairy Trail, but don’t worry—they will return with spring, as they always do. The many statues at the Pet Cemetery are removed before the snow ﬂies and are lovingly put back in the spring. The museum is available by appointment only between November and Memorial Day. The Marion H. Skidmore Library is open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday 1 to 4 p.m. The library is full of books

you cannot ﬁnd elsewhere on Spiritualism, metaphysical sciences and the vast history of the religion. This is not a lending library, but you are very welcome to sit and read in the space. You can sit in the benches of the Forest Temple all year long, as you can do so at the Inspiration Stump. There is a wonderful playground called “Children’s Acre” for children to play. Wednesday nights there is a Healing and Message service that takes place in the Healing Temple at 7:30 p.m. All they ask for is a love donation to help pay for the maintenance of the Healing Temple, which is sponsored by the four churches of Lily Dale. Each Church has a different Chairperson run the service, which includes an inspirational message, hands on healing and Mediums giving brief messages from Spirit. Bring a non-perishable food good for their food basket for the local Food Bank. It is the off season that most people do not know about; September to June that you can come and enjoy this beauty without paying a gate fee, which is well worth a day trip the Second Sunday of each month. Attend Church at Living Spirit in the Assembly Hall

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year, the WNY Snowmobiling Association would have a Christmas festival in Boston, NY. Believe it or not, Santa introduced snowmobiling to us; this is the preferred method for Santa getting around in the North Pole. Of course, at a snowmobiling party, Santa Claus appeared riding a snowmobile. Sometimes Santa would send very special helpers to Springville. He did this in 1973. The Manufacturer’s and Traders Trust Company, better known as M and T Bank, built a brand new bank on Mechanic Street to replace the old one on the corner of Main and Mechanic Street. To help with the festivities, Santa sent the big guy from Channel 4. Santa helped Mr. Klatt, the bank president and Mr. Frank, the Springville mayor, cut the ribbon on the new M and T bank. Santa also brought his helpers, the “Snow Girls,” to help distribute prizes that included a huge 25-inch color TV and three black and whites sets. This was a big event for Springville—in the Buffalo Region, this was the Santa if there ever was one! According to local broadcasting historian Steve Cichon, “The Santa Show brought the magic of the North Pole into Buffalo living rooms on WBEN-TV from 1948 to 1973. The show ran for 15 minutes daily at 5 p.m. from Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve. The show consisted of Santa reading letters from WNY boys and girls. But its long run... and the feelings it engendered... Makes it an alltime Buffalo classic.” In 1975, Santa arrived mysteriously and appeared at the Annual Jaycees and Retail Merchants Children’s Christmas Party. He had to appear twice in two days; it is believed he showed up by touching the side of his nose. Who knows? He always showed up this way at the Bob Johnson Chrysler dealership’s annual party. In Springville, this was once last chance to see Santa because the party was usually the Friday before Christmas. Not to be out done in the late-1970s, Ames Department store in Springville would help Santa come to Springville in

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the most unusual way. Santa would jump out of an airplane and parachute to the roof of their store! To make sure it went well, Santa be on the roof already to go and see kids, and he made another Santa’s helper jump out of the airplane. Amazingly, the Santa’s helper was never hurt! It did, however, fill the Ames department store parking lot (the current Tops Supermarket). The 1980s brought in a new way of transportation for Santa Claus— the helicopter. From 1980 until 1991, Santa Claus arrived in the Springville Municipal parking lot (behind the stores) by helicopter. The annual event, sponsored by Bob Parsons of Bob’s Newsstand, brought Santa to Springville. Mr. Parsons hired the special helicopter to bring Santa for the Springville Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Party at the town hall. Growing up in Springville, most generation Xers, like myself, can remember the Saturdays after Thanksgiving as the Saturday to see Santa. Not every year went smoothly. Some years were windy, like in 1991 when Santa came in Springville’s 1921 fire engine, or some years the snow was so thick as it was falling, Santa was quoted as saying,” I should have brought Rudolph.” Since 2010, Santa has been taking more traditional means of coming to Springville. Every year, the Concord Historical Society has invited Santa to visit during their Annual Concord Country Christmas and Santa comes by his sleigh and reindeer. He keeps his sleigh parked outside just to remind kids he is coming. According to Mel Miller of the Concord Mercantile, “He [Santa] usually flies in on one of the reindeer that day, and he keeps the reindeer in a special pen so they don’t fly away when visiting.” He also collects letters that have been dropped off in the North Pole mailbox on that day, too. With Thanksgiving over soon, I bet many kids will start to be more nice than naughty. But you never know in Springville— if you see a fire truck and no fire, or hear helicopter or airplane or even a snowmobile, it could be Santa Coming to check up on you.

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2011 Ford Edge FWD Black, 85k mi., Stk# 16T548-A, 6-auto., SEL, Was $16,995

Now $16,888

Now $16,930 Now $16,937 Now $17,612 Now $17,811 Now $17,922 Now $18,553

Now $19,730 Now $23,804 Now $23,833 Now $23,834 Now $24,740

Now $25,750 Now $25,812 Now $26,622 Now $26,844

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR

Ford

Ford Edge AWD Grey, 47k mi., Stk.# 16T530-A, 6-Auto, SEL/ MYTOUCH

Now $24,995

2014 Ford F150 S/C 4x4 Black, 37k mi., Stk.# P16103, 8-auto., STX, Was $27995

Now $25,666

2014 Mark 2016 Ford 2012 Ford 2014 Ford 2014 Ford F150 S/C Transit Expedition F150 S/C F150 S/C 4x4 Wagon 4x4 4x4 White, 60k mi, Blue, 30K mi., Stk# White, 9k mi., Stk# Stk# 16T556-A, 8-auto, Blue, 31K mi., Stk.# Grey, 26K mi., Stk.# P16038-B, 8-Auto., P16094, 6-auto., 12 P16074, 8-auto, XLT/ P16073, 8-Auto., Limited, STX, passenger, XLT 350, XLT/Chrome, Was Chrome, Was $30,995 Was $28,995 Was $29,995 $31,995 Was $30,995 2014 Ford F150 S/C 4x4 White, 27K mi., Stk.# 16T536-A, 8-auto, FX4, Was $32,995

Dodge Durango AWD Black, 26K mi., Stk.# 17T172-A, 6-auto, LIMITED

Now $26,863

Now $26,924 Now $27,770

2015 Carl 2016 Ford F250 Explorer Crew 4x4 4x4 Blue, 9k mi., Stk# Grey, 9k mi., stk# 17T113-A, 8-auto, P16080, XLT/Plow. Was 6-auto., $41,995 XLT/Lthr

Now $29,821 Now $29,995 Now $34,995 Now $38,811

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SHORT DRIVE, LONG TERM SATISFACTION

2013 Ford F150 S/C 4x4 Blue, 40k mi., Stk.# 16TS61-A, 3.5-ECO, XLT/Chrome, Was $27,995

2015 Ford F350 Crew 4x4 Black 40K mi., Stk.# 16T555-A, Diesel, Platinum. Was $56,995

Now $48,812

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