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DECEMBER 30, 2016 - JANUARY 5, 2017

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Ring in the New Year at Holiday Valley

Fri • Freddie & Friends • 9pm New Year’s Eve Sat • 3 Easy Pieces • 9pm

By Madeline Mahoney

With the New Year just around the corner, Holiday Valley offers a night of family fun and New Year’s celebrations. The festivities begin Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. inside the Holiday Valley Lodge. On mountain events take place on Cindy’s Run throughout the night. Holiday Valley will provide free New Year’s entertainment until 1 a.m. The family-friendly party on the first floor of the Holiday Valley Lodge will feature music by DJ John Barry. The Mountainside Grille and Ullr Bar will be open for food and beverages with a New York strip steak sandwich special. Upstairs in the lodge, at the T-Bar, adults can enjoy beverages and music by the Party Squad. John Harvard’s, located inside the Tamarack Club, will offer New Year’s Eve dinner. Traditional filet mignon, lobster tail, and champagne specials will be featured. While enjoying the cozy lodge, partygoers can watch the array of events taking place on Cindy’s Run. Cindy’s will remain open for skiers and boarders until 11 p.m. Then, intermediate level and above skiers wishing to participate in the torchlight parade will congregate at the base of the hill. The groomers parade kicks off the events at 11:15 p.m. Directly following, at 11:30 p.m., skiers will take to the hill with torches in hand for the annual torchlight parade. A fireworks show begins at 11:45 p.m. At midnight, the grand finale will bring in the New Year!

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Upcoming Events in Ellicottville

January is National Learn a Snowsport Month

By Alicia Dziak

You’re never too old to learn something new! If you feel like you’ve been missing out on winter fun because you never got around to learning how to ski or snowboard, join others across the country for National Learn a Snowsport month, happening all January long. Throughout the month, get a half priced learn

to ski or learn to snowboard package (ages 12 and up) at Holiday Valley! The daytime price is $30 and the price for a night package is $22. The Beginner’s Package includes a beginner’s lesson, beginner’s lift ticket and rental equipment for skiing or snowboarding. Register and receive rental equipment at Creekside Lodge. Day Lessons are offered daily and start between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Night learn to ski/snowboard packages are available with one hour lessons at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. At HoliMont, in January only, they are offering their Learn to Ski, Snowboard or Telemark special during the week for $85, which includes an hour and a half beginner lesson with lift ticket, lesson and basic equipment rental. (Bring a friend for same lesson for free.) Weekend (must be signed in as a guest at HoliMont) Learn to Ski, Snowboard or Telemark Private Lesson for $135. Includes hour and a half lesson with basic rental. (Bring a See January is Snowsport Month page 12

Varsity Eagles Continue to Soar

December 31 New Year’s Eve Party & Torchlight Parade Holiday Valley January 2-8 Canadian Friendship Week January 20-22 Winter Blues Festival January 21 Harley-Day Valley Holiday Valley January 26 - 27 “Your Turn” Women’s Ski Clinic Holiday Valley

Village of Ellicottville Emergency Meeting

By Jennie Acklin

The Village of Ellicottville called for an Emergency/ Special meeting of the Village board members on Tuesday,

Dec. 27 at 8 a.m. The purpose of the emergency meeting was to authorize the purchase of a new sidewalk snow plow. The purpose of the special meeting was to approve hiring of a new laborer in the DPW. Mayor John Burrell called the meeting to order at 8 a.m., and updated board members on the sidewalk snow plow situation. Currently, their plow

is in Rochester being repaired, since it broke down twice during the snowiest week of December. A replacement plow is being rented at the cost of $2,500 per week, and they are now in the second week of rental expenses. Burrell has been working closely with Town of Ellicottville supervisor

venues around the village and at Holiday Valley to help you break out of those midwinter doldrums. “The holidays are over, winter has you in your nice, warm home, but you are starting to go a bit stir crazy. We get that,” Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce Events and Membership Manager, Barb Pump, said. “This is one of those

weekends where you can just let go of all of the pent-up feelings and get out for some great music, good friends and a drink or two.” That weekend is also the annual Harley Day at Holiday Valley. Head up and enjoy the slopes, but also head to the Main Lodge where you can experience all there is in the way of motorcycles and riding,

See Village Meeting page 9

Winter Blues Fest Jan. 20-22

Shake off those winter blues and head out for a weekend of during Ellicottville Winter Blues Weekend, Jan. 20-22. Some of the region’s best blues artists will take the stage at various

See Winter Blues Fest page 3

School Bus Stop Signs Requested By Jennie Acklin

See High School / College Hoops page 4

School bus signs and safety were the first topic discussed at the Dec. 21 Town of Ellicottville board meeting. Concerned citizen Shawn Lafferty made a request to board members for two signs to be installed on Beaver Meadows Road, off Rte 219, at Hebdon Road. Lafferty stated that 16 to 21 kids get on and off the bus

at this particular bus stop, and the speed limit there is 45 mph. Kids are lined up alongside the road, and it is potentially dangerous, especially without a warning sign. Referencing the recent school bus accident in Springville, Lafferty is working hard to prevent another such tragedy. The board approved the request, with all in favor. See School Bus Stop Signs page 8

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Summer Music Festival 2017 Grand Funk Railroad, Carl Dixon and the Last Buffalo, BPO to perform!

Snow may be on the top of everyone’s minds as winter grips our region, but the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce would like to jump ahead just a bit, to Independence Day Weekend, when the slopes transform not only to golf course fairways but also one of the best outdoor concert venues in the region. It’s time to announce the headliners for the 2017 Ellicottville Summer Music Festival. Over the years, the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce has prided itself in bringing some of the top names in music to our area for a great outdoor show. This year is no different. Headlining the festival this year, performing Sunday, July 2, will be none other than the American Band themselves, Grand Funk Railroad. According to the band’s website, “Grand Funk Railroad includes original founding members Don Brewer (vocals and drums, writer and singer of the multi-million selling hit, “We’re An American Band”) and bassist Mel Schacher, ‘The God Of Thunder.’ Joining Don and Mel are true ‘All Stars.’ Singer Max Carl is a rock veteran from 38 Special. Max penned and sang 38’s biggest hit “Second Chance” and was co-founder of California’s legendary Jack Mack and the Heart Attack. Don refers to Max as ‘the best blue-eyed soul singer on the planet.’ Lead guitarist Bruce Kulick

is best known for his 12 years with KISS and also has credits with Michael Bolton, Meatloaf and Billy Squier. (KISS members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley were influenced early on by Grand Funk.) Keyboardist Tim Cashion has a master’s degree in music from the University of Miami. Affectionately called ‘Dr. Tim,’ his credits include stints with Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band and English soul man Robert Palmer.” Taking to the stage before Grand Funk is a legend of classic rock, Carl Dixon, with Carl Dixon and the Last Buffalo. Born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Carl Dixon remains one of Canada’s stellar singers and musicians. He’s fronted and played with some of Canada’s most iconic bands including The Guess Who, Coney Hatch and April Wine. Carl scored his first record deal in the 80s, was featured on MTV and went on to tour alongside Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and many more. His music career took him through rock n’ roll highs and lows throughout the 90s and into the new millennium. While lead singer of The Guess Who, Carl was critically injured in a car accident in Australia in 2008, sustaining 52 injuries. His remarkable comeback as a solo artist, then reuniting with Coney Hatch to score a new record deal, has only been topped by his recent return as front man of The Guess

Who for two special shows in the USA in January 2016. Carl’s a published author of Strange Way to Live - a story of Rock ‘N Roll Resurrection, and he’s a prolific songwriter and inspirational speaker. He now resides in the wilds of Haliburton Ontario. The night before, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra will perform their annual show featuring patriotic fanfare choreographed to fireworks, dance music and some great movie favorites, including Pirates of the Caribbean and Frozen. There’ll be something for the whole family to enjoy. The weekend gets going Friday with the kickoff event for the Ellicottville Stroll the Streets. The entertainment will take place all throughout the village with music at the gazebo and so many other events taking place. Tickets for the 2017 Ellicottville Summer Music Festival will go on sale January 3, 2017. Prices to be announced. A VIP package will be available for the weekend, as well as VIP-Only events and special pricing times.

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Current schedule of bands for Winter Blues Weekend 2016: Friday, Jan. 20: • 7 p.m. – Balloons – Miller and the Other Sinners • 9 p.m. – Gin Mill – 2 Guys Drinkin’ Blues

once the weather breaks and the roads are a bit better, of course. Ellicottville’s Winter Blues Weekend is produced by the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce and is made

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By Indrek Kongats

The big ECS maroon machine keeps on rolling as both boys’ and girls’ Varsity basketball teams continue to dominate their opponents and rack up impressive wins. Leading the way for the girls team are Marrissa Hamilton, Linnea Jimerson and Emmalea Erlandson. Their latest victory over Port Allegany on Dec. 22 gives the Lady Eagles a 7-0 record. Hamilton led all scorers with 19 points and added to that six assists, 14 rebounds and 10 blocks. Jimerson contributed 13 points and eight rebounds, while Erlandson added another nine points and five rebounds. The Lady Eagles’ next home game will be on Jan. 5 against Pine Valley; tip-off is at 7:30 p.m., right after the JV game. The JV team won their first game of the season, also against Port Allegany 36-24. In boys’ Varsity action, the Eagles sit at 5-1 for the season with two match ups this week in the Jamestown tournament. On Dec. 21, they rolled over Portville by a score of 63-44. Elliot Bowen led the way with 24 points and 18 rebounds. Following him was Griffin Chudy with 20 points, four assists and six rebounds. Austin Grinols rounded out the scoring with nine points, eight assists and four rebounds.

SBU Hoops In college hoops Division I, St. Bonaventure men’s team played Canisius College on Dec. 22 in a thrilling and well-played contest at home, but with a not so thrilling outcome— a 101-106 loss in over time. Canisius shot an incredible 94 percent from the charity strip, making 17 of 18 attempts. The 8-5 Bonnie men play next at home on Jan. 3 against Dayton; tip-off time is 8 p.m. at the Reilly Center. The St. Bonaventure women’s team lost to University at Buffalo, leaving them with a 5-7 record. Mckenna Maycock from Randolph came off the bench and in 23 minutes of playing time, only managed two points and two rebounds in the 47-68 defeat at the hands of the 9-0 Lady Bulls. The next home game for the ladies of Bonaventure is on Jan. 4, also against Dayton. Game time at the Reilly Center is 7 p.m. Player development tip of the week includes working on aggressive defensive play. Have you ever been nervous when a defender on the other team is playing in your face and you are more concerned of protecting the ball from him then seeing the open man under the basket screaming for the ball? Well, that’s how you also want to play defense— aggressive and in the other guy’s face to make him nervous

and focused more on you than seeing his fellow teammates. The trick here is not to get beat by the person that you are trying to guard because you are too close, stopped moving your feet and straightening up. A good defensive position, on any player that still has their dribble, is to stay low in your stance— about an arm’s length away, close enough to just touch the ball if it gets presented in front of you. You should have one hand high to discourage the pass and one hand low to take away the crossover dribble that can lead to a steal. The real key is in your foot work. Don’t stop your feet from moving by trying to block the dribbler, as soon as those feet stop, the dribbler will blow by you or you will be called for a blocking or reaching foul. You need to move with a ball handler by directing him to where you want him to go. Move like a fish in a school or a bird in a flock, without making contact and always staying the same arm’s length away and one step ahead in the direction that he has decided to go. This will frustrate him and his focus will be on you and not the open man; it will also keep you out of foul trouble, lead to steals and keep you on the floor because the coach always love players that play good solid defense and create stops!

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Ice Skating Around Town

By Indrek Kongats

Discover NY Ski Day Jan. 19

Celebrating four years of popularity, the I SKI NY “Discover NY Ski Day” will return on Jan. 19, 2017, offering skiers and riders the chance to enjoy ski areas across New York State for as little as $12 per lift ticket. Learn to ski or ride packages are available as part of the event, starting at $25 at participating ski areas. This day celebrates all things New York skiing and snowboarding and lets you enjoy deals that you can’t miss. If you or someone you know is new to skiing or snowboarding - never fear. This day also includes learn to ski and snowboard offers that will make learning

this fun new sport a no-brainer. Put this day on your calendar! With more than 50 downhill ski centers, New York has more ski areas than any other state in the nation. Plus, continual improvements in snowmaking, teaching and terrains help maintain the Empire State’s ranking among the nation’s most popular downhill destinations. Participating Ski Areas Include the following: Belleayre Mountain, Bristol Mountain, Buffalo Ski Club, Catamount Ski Area, Dry Hill Ski Area, Four Seasons, Gore Mountain, Greek Peak Mountain Resort, Holiday

Valley Resort, Hunter Mountain, Kissing Bridge, Labrador Mountain, Maple Ski Ridge, McCauley Mountain, Oak Mountain (Jan. 20), Peek ‘n Peak Resort, Plattekill Mountain (January 20th), Snow Ridge, Swain Resort, Thunder Ridge Ski Area, Titus Mountain, Toggenburg, West Mountain, Whiteface Mountain, Willard Mountain and Windham Mountain. For more information and to get your Discover NY Ski Day Ticket or Learn To Ski or Ride package, visit the Discover NY Ski Day Page at www.iskiny. com.

I make no bones about being Canadian and growing up in a land where hockey is considered the national sport expected to be played by every able-bodied citizen as soon as they are old enough to walk. This successful hockey craze is fueled by the fact that every small town in the North Country has an ice skating rink, usually within walking distance of the local school. After school and weekend trips to the ice rink are as normal to these young kids and their families as are walks in the park. Ice skating doesn’t need to lead to hockey, although it is a great game to play. Skating in itself is an excellent sport— exhilarating, fast and almost dance-like in its flowing motion and movements. Ice skating is a great family activity and if you start early enough, it becomes as natural and easy as riding a bicycle. The only way to do that is to make regular trips to an ice skating rink. Unfortunately since moving to Ellicottville almost 20 years ago, I have seen the demise of many great local ice skating venues, including one that once was right here in the village park. Making ice is expensive and difficult and the only real way to guarantee a good ice surface is to build an indoor ice skating arena. On the flip side, skating on an outdoor rink, frozen pond, lake or creek is how the sport got started and still to this day is the only way to skate for many people. One of my favorite places to skate was in Salamanca on the Bill Flanigan outdoor rink located on Fawn Avenue on the city’s south side. This historical rink has been in existence since the 1920, but due to poor winter weather conditions these past several years, its future is in doubt. It was last opened in January 2010 when it was open for only 32 days, but received an incredible 2000 skaters. The rink is now under the direction of the Seneca Nation and hopefully it may be resurrected. Fortunately, there is a new kid on the block and that is the Ice at Canalside, which is

well within a leisurely Sunday afternoon drive with the whole family. Located on the canal on Buffalo’s downtown waterfront, this venue is soon to be recognized as one on the country’s premier ice skating destinations and on the bucket list of all devotee steel bladders. Although still weather dependent, as is any outdoor rink, it does offer fixed hours: Sunday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m., Thursday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Special weekday hours will also be in effect during school break weeks. Admission is free for children 5 and under, $4 for ages 6-12 and only $6 for all others. You can even rent skates for $5 and if you need to store your gear or a lunch, you can even rent a locker for only $3. Just north of Springville, in the town of East Aurora, lies another ice skating venue, but this one is a step closer to being climate controlled or at least a little less weather dependent. According to information on their website at www.thinkrink. org/skate, “On January 1, 2008, history was made in Buffalo, NY, as Ralph Wilson Stadium hosted the first-ever outdoor NHL game in the United States. The Winter Classic put the Buffalo Sabres up against the Pittsburgh Penguins before record-setting crowd of 71,217. The Aurora Ice Association purchased the ice-making equipment from the NHL, and with the support of hundreds of passionate volunteers, private donations and corporate support, a tribute

to this historic event is nestled in the Village of East Aurora.” The Healthy Zone Rink opened in the fall of 2008, the venue added a pavilionstyle roof, locker rooms and a warming hut for guests. The ice rink runs at full capacity from October through March (winter season) and is located at 41 Riley Street in East Aurora. Winter public skating hours are: Fridays, 7:00-8:45 p.m., Saturday 1-2:20 p.m. And 7-8:45 p.m. and Sundays 1 -2:20 p.m. The admission to the Healthy Zone Rink is only $5, children 4 and under are free with a paying adult. You can rent skates for just $3 or have your own sharpened for $6. Finally, close to Ellicottville and within an easy 40 minute drive in the direction of Olean is the William O. Smith Arena, located at 551 E State St. This is the one I use the most often because it is a fully enclosed ice skating venue—regardless of what Mother Nature throws at us any given day, the ice is always in good condition here. Scheduled hours for public skating are as follows: Monday, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3:30 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3:30 to 5 p.m., Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 1:30 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. The admission price is only $2 for children and senior citizens, $4 for adults and $3 for students with ID. The great thing about this rink is that it has a family pass for $10 and even offers season long passes for a little as $80. Skate rental is only $2 and sharpening is $5.

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That magic turned into a career earning rave reviews from all over. The New York Times says, “Walker is a singer with a Cadillac of a voice. He delivers no-nonsense, gutsy blues. His guitar solos are fast, wiry and incisive, moaning with bluesy despair.” And Billboard writes: “His playing blows all over the map…gutbucket blues, joyous gospel, Rolling Stones-style rock crunch, and aching R&B. Walker’s guitar playing is fine and fierce.” Walker won the 2016 Blues Foundation Contemporary Blues Male Artist of the Year award at the Blues Foundation Awards ceremony in Memphis. The Blues Music Awards are universally recognized as the highest accolade afforded blues music performers. The annual Blues Music Awards ceremony

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Need a surefire way to beat those winter blues? Don’t miss musician Joe Louis Walker, performing his unique style of blues at Balloons on Friday, Jan. 6. Walker is a four-time Blues Music Award winner and 2013 Blues Hall of Fame inductee who has appeared on multiple Grammy-winning albums. He is known worldwide as one of the genre’s top musical trailblazers, explaining that his music encompasses “influences from many people I’ve been fortunate enough to rub shoulders with.” As a child, Walker’s parents brought music into his life. “I was a sponge, just soaking it all up,” he said, pointing out that his mother played mostly BB King. “I took a liking to it and wanted to be a part of it. I thought it was magic.”

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at the Town Center (next to the Nannen Arboretum) and continue east to Route 219, possibly ending at the Tim Horton’s restaurant. The cost estimate for completing this first section is $500,000 for an 8-foot wide stonedust trail. Having a section of the trail network in place and used by the public may potentially increase the odds of landing future federal, state and local grant money, as well as private philanthropic funding. The next meeting of the Town of Ellicottville board will be held at 6 p.m. On Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017 at the Town and Village Hall in Ellicottville.

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the demonstration, they will recommend the purchase. The Board pre-approved the emergency purchase, but also noted that they want to let the Village of Ellicottville keep the Town’s half of the old plow, and will not pay for any more repairs on that piece of equipment. Town Engineer Mark Alainello updated the board on progress with the EVGV Trail. MDA Engineering is working on the trail’s detailed site plan, and discussed possible permit applications. The Trail board officially kicked off its capital campaign, and informational postcards were presented. The first section will start

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Town Supervisor Matt McAndrew talked to the board about a letter received from Village of Ellicottville Mayor John Burrell, requesting an emergency purchase of a new sidewalk plow. The Town and Village share the current plow, and it broke twice in mid-December during a week of significant snowfall. A rental was obtained for $2,500 per week to take care of the sidewalks, which is still being used until repairs are complete. Burrell’s letter requests a purchase of a new machine from Admar of Buffalo, at an estimated cost of $60,200. An annual trade-in contract would cost $1,000 per 100 hours of use, and is also being considered. The village of Allegany has the same machine being considered, and McAndrew suggested that he and Tom Scharf go see it; if they are pleased with

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place in the Summit Area in the Red House side of the park. The off-trail hike, approximately 2 miles in length and easy to moderate in intensity, begins at the Summit Warming Hut, follows scenic ridgeline to Stone Tower, then loops back to the Warming Hut. Interpretive points of interest can be found along the way. Come listen to birds, feel the warmth of the sun or the coldness of the snow. This 1st Day Hike will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Participants should begin the hike by stopping in the Summit Warming Hut to sign in and pick up a trail map. Be sure to dress in appropriate winter hiking apparel. Weather permitting, snowshoes and trekking poles are encouraged. After the hike, be sure to swing back in the warming hut for a New Year’s Social with chili and warm beverages provided by the Friends of Allegany State Park. Hope to see you all on January 1st, 2017! For more information contact the Environmental Education/ Recreation Department at 716354-9101 ext. 236. Fireside Series Looking for something to do on a chilly evening this fall and winter? Get out of the house and warm yourself by fireside as Allegany State Park presents “By the Fireside,” a free music

series. Performances will take place once a month from 7:008:30 p.m. in the Red House Administration Building lobby, November through March -performers and dates to be announced. The fireplaces will be blazing and great music will be playing. What an enjoyable way to wile away some of our colder months! For more information contact the Environmental Education/ Recreation Department at 716354-9101 ext. 236. Art Roscoe Loppet Feb. 12 The Annual Art Roscoe XC Ski Weekend is tearing into Allegany State Park for another amazing year of crosscountry skiing action! On Sunday, February 12, 2017, join us on one of our three different course distances, 6K, 13K, and 22K, to experience the almost endless thrill and heart-pounding action of the Art Roscoe Trail System in the Summit Area on the Red House side of ASP. Preregister to guarantee your place on the starting line or come down on race day to register. Registration and check in opens at 8:00a.m. at the Summit Ski Area – Central Cabin. After the race, stick around for a fun post-race party! Ski it, race it, or test your fitness inside Allegany State Park. For more information regarding this event, please visit www. heartrateup.com .

Please consider contributing to this campaign. Your donation will help the Ellicottville - Great Valley community become an even more healthy and active one, as well as bring more visitors to support local Ellicottville and Great Valley businesses. Make checks payable to the EVGV Trail, PO Box 9, g Ellicottville, NY 14731 Donate online at: www. evgvtrail.org/donate - please make sure to designate the EVGV Trail as the Fund you wish to donate to. EV

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Race two for the men: Jacob Flaherty 9th, David Flaherty 10th, Carlo Muscarella 13th, Josh Allegra 21st, Lucas Johnson 36th, Orry Shattenberg 38th and Alec Nolan 50th. On the women’s side, Ellicottville’s Logan Fredrickson (HV) finished in 4th place, followed closely by teammates Lauren Thomas in 6th and Sierra Cappelli 7th. Hayly Fredrickson finished with a strong 9th place, putting four Holiday Valley athletes in the top 10! The second race results as follows: Katrina Surdyka (HV) finished 10th, with Hayly Fredrickson on her heels in 12th and Sierra Cappelli in 13th. The Christmas Eve Series is a rite of passage for many Alpine athletes in the area. It gets them focused and prepared for the upcoming season. Good luck to all athletes in the next event and stay tuned for results throughout the season.

Special Events at ASP all Winter

Winter at the park means snowy adventures and time to take in the beauty of ASP’s 65,000 acres while bundled up. Winter Sunset Treks Join us every Monday evening at 4:30 p.m. in January and February for a trek into the sunset at Allegany State Park. Beginning January 2nd, park Naturalist will lead interpretive snow shoe treks, weather depending, or hikes along the summit ridgeline on Bear Paw Trail. Witness a breath taking winter sunset at Stone Tower, then make your way back to the Summit Warming Hut for an after trek social. The 2.3 mile trail is easy-moderate with some slight elevation changes. Be sure to dress for the weather, bring a flashlight, snack, and a sense of adventure. Trek dates will be as follows; January 2, January 9, January 16, January 23, January30, February 6, February 13, February 20, and February 27. For more information contact the Environmental Education/ Recreation Department at 716354-9101 ext. 236. 1st Day Hike Jan. 1 On January 1, 2017, Allegany’s 1st Day Hike offers a healthy way for people of all ages to get outside and enjoy the winter beauty of the area. This self-guided hike will take

The Western Alpine Race Division’s pre-season started out with a bang due to Mother Nature cooperating this year. Last season all pre-season races had been cancelled. “This was a nice breath of fresh air, already starting out well,” U16 coach Jerry Nenno said. U16 & U19 athletes traveled to Brantling for the classic Christmas Eve Series. “This race goes back many years; it is a large draw so that new U16 athletes can earn place points for their first scored race,” Nenno explained. There was a strong showing

from former Holiday Valley Ski Team (HVST) Thomas Shantler, now of Killington Mountain School. He won the first of two races held; in the second, he disqualified the first run. HoliMont (HO) athlete David Flaherty had a strong showing, finishing in 4th, followed by his brother Jacob in 9th. Carlo Muscarella (HO) took 13th, with Alec Nolan of Holiday Valley (HV) close behind in 15th. Lucas Johnson (HO) finished 19th, followed by Dalton Potter (HV) in 22nd, Josh Allegra (HV) 23rd and Orry Shattenberg (HV) 35th.

Dear Friends, The Ellicottville - Great Valley (EVGV) Trail Committee is excited about what opportunities GV TRAIL 2017 can and will bring for our community project. EV We continue pushing forward toward achieving our goal of bringing a 15-mile network of multi-use trails that will expand the active transportation and g g g recreation options for area residents and visitors in the Ellicottville area. Elli NY cottv Construction of a trail head entrance has already ille - Great Valley • begun at the Town Center portion of the EVGV Trail this fall thanks to the hard work by Mr. Terry Fuller’s students from the Carpentry & Construction Trades program at the BOCES Center at Ellicottville. Like many other successful ski resort towns, we are constructing this trail network to link and expand other spring, summer and fall programming and facilities. Mountain biking and on-road bicycling are already popular activities in the area. Multi-use trails will accommodate families, children, walkers, joggers, inline and ski skaters and others by creating a safe, comfortable and accessible non-motorized transportation and recreation system. Plans to begin construction of the Town Center portion of the trail heading east toward Tim Horton’s of roughly 3,000 feet have been drawn up. We are ready to break ground in Spring of 2017 but NEED YOUR HELP. We are officially launching our first EVGV Capital Campaign for this long awaited, and much needed community project. The cost for completing this section of the proposed 15 mile trail network is estimated to be $500,000. Specifications include an 8 foot wide, stone dust trail. This figure of $500,000 will be our capital campaign goal, which we are officially launching today and plan to reach by September 30, 2017. By reaching our campaign goal, not only will we be financing and breaking ground on the first portion of the EVGV Trail network, but by having a section of the trail network in place and used by the public, we will significantly increase our odds in landing future federal, state and local grant money as well as private philanthropic funding.

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and few months prior, Gaffigan had the honor of performing for Pope Francis and over one million festival attendees at the Festival of Families in Philadelphia. Additionally, streaming site Pandora recently announced that Jim is the most popular comic among its users with over 647 million spins to date. Tickets for this show will go on sale Jan. 26. Members of the National Comedy Center and Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum will be able to participate in an exclusive presale period beginning Jan. 19. Additional information, tickets,

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The National Comedy Center has announced that stand-up comedian, Jim Gaffigan, will be delivering his unique brand of humor during the 2017 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. His national tour will visit Jamestown, NY for a performance at the Northwest Arena on Thursday, Aug. 3. Jim Gaffigan is a Grammynominated comedian, actor, New York Times best-selling author, top touring performer, and multi-platinum-selling father of five. Last year, Gaffigan became one of only 10 comics in history to sell out Madison Square Garden

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Protect Your Plants from Frost Heaving

By Deb Bigelow, Master Gardener, Allegany County Cooperative Extension

Winter has just officially begun; however, with the latest Arctic blast, followed by above-temps, we’ve already experienced a familiar threat to our shrubs, trees and perennial plantings: frost heaving. Soil can be pushed up by the pressure of freezing water deep down – you will see mounding around your shrubs where frost crystals have formed underneath the surface, and you may see the roots or even crown of shrubs or perennials

exposed to the air. Young and newly-planted trees are also susceptible to heaving. This exposure can kill the plant since the dry winter air sucks the moisture out of the roots. This is called desiccation. Even well-mulched plants can be frost-heaved. It depends on how much moisture is in the soil when the frosts hit, and on how quickly the temperatures drop. It is a good idea to patrol your landscape and garden periodically to check for heaving. If you have plants that need mulch, it’s not too late!

Whenever you can see them to gather them, use fallen leaves. Pile them around the base of trees or shrubs, but not right up next to the trunks – you don’t want to be furnishing free housing for rodents. Your stash of wood chips may be frozen, but if not or if you have bark mulch, use that. If you notice any heaving, gently press the roots back down but only if they and the ground around are pliable. Otherwise you risk breaking them. If in doubt, pile snow up around the exposed roots and crown and wait for a warm-up. Snow is good insulation, and one of the best ways to protect a lowgrowing evergreen: shovel loose, fluffy snow around the plant and cover the tops too, to prevent desiccation from winter winds. The Master Gardeners of Allegany County welcome your questions on winter plant care – call us at (585) 268-7644 ext. 23.

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Matt McAndrew on finding a replacement plow. The Town will pay for half of a new purchase. The initial price quoted from Admar of Buffalo was $60,200, and was negotiated down to $52,311 for a Wacker Neuson WL32 model. The hydraulic attachments are interchangeable with the current/old plow, which will be used as a backup by the Village. The Town is “giving” their half of the old plow to the Village, and will be relieved of any further repair costs. A yearly trade-in contract

option is available, and Burrell believes it will be a good costsaving feature over the years. The purchase of the new plow was unanimously approved by board members, and will be ordered immediately, with an expected delivery within 11 days. The special meeting was called to seek authorization to hire a new DPW department laborer. Kelly Frederickson has applied for this position, and will eventually be able to apply for the position of Building Inspector and Code

Enforcement Officer (CEO), Tom Abriatis who is retiring in July 2017. After Frederickson successfully completes the six weeks of classes for becoming the CEO, he will be required to take the civil service exam and will need to finish in the top three of the test. Then he will be hired provisionally as the Town and Village Building inspector and CEO. After completing the six-month probationary period, he will be hired by both entities full time and they will split the pay.

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Hello Friends! With Christmas now behind us and New Year’s quickly approaching, I would like to encourage many of you to take charge of your health and your life. Many of us want to make changes in our habits. Sometimes it’s a New Year’s resolution; sometimes it is advice from the doctor.

Keith M. Sischo 1929-2016

Keith M. Sischo, 87, formerly of Ellicottville, passed away on Dec. 25, 2016 in Roscoe, NY. He was born Oct. 30,1929 in Cherry Creek, NY, the son of the late Claude and Lelia (Wightman) Sischo. On Aug. 5,1950, he married the former Eva J. Hotchkiss, who survives. Mr. Sischo was a Veteran of the US Army and owned and operated a TV repair shop in Ellicottville, and also was employed as a Electronics Technician at AVX in Olean, NY for 26 years. He was a lifelong musician with his band The Goldtones. He also enjoyed skiing,golf,motorcycles, model airplanes, fencing and gardening. He also enjoyed entering in the Great Valley Regatta every year and he also spent years raising Australian Shepherds. Besides his loving wife of 66 years, he is survived by two daughters, Beverlee (Harold) Swartwout of Hancock,NY and Michelle (Stephen Rogers) Sischo of Chapel Hill, NC, and three grandchildren, Jason (Erin) Grover, Jamie (Damian) Munn and Landon Rogers and 4 great grandchildren Aria, Cadence and Makenna Hill and Logan Grover.Also surviving is a sister Margaret Millspaw

Sometimes it is just the desire to be stronger or have more energy. We want to be more active, but we do not always know how to make the necessary changes. Taking some time to consider the seven Cs of change may help you to understand how to get from where you are now to where you want to be. 1. CARING enough to treat your body really well. Selfcare is not selfish and taking good care of yourself also helps you be in better shape to take care of those around you. 2. CHOICE to take small steps in the right direction. Small changes, big results! 3. CREATIVITY to find a variety of food and fitness options. Too often I hear the same excuses: I do not have time/ I do not like vegetables. STOP MAKING EXCUSESFind time and a vegetable or two to eat!

4. COURAGE for new adventures and everyday challenges. 5. COMFORT through tough times with relaxation. Change is hard work and can feel stressful. Remember, to get the proper amount of rest and recharge those internal batteries. Reward yourself with pampering instead of comfort food. 6.CONFIDENCE. Optimistic people are generally healthier than pessimistic people. Stand tall and be ready to accept that compliment when it comes your way. 7. CELEBRATION of the process and progress toward a stronger and healthier you! Eat smart, move more and get healthy!! For advice or assistance do not hesitate to contact me: kduke@gmail.com text or call 716-698- 1198

Obituaries of Canadaigua, NY and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Leia Grace Rogers, and a brother, Malcolm Sischo. Friends may call at the Mentley Funeral Home Inc. 411 Rock City Street in Little Valley,NY on Saturday Dec. 31,2016 from 11 a.m.1 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday Dec. 31,2016 at 1pm from the funeral home, with Rev. John Woodring,officiating. Burial will be in Cherry Creek Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the United Church of Ellicottville or Meals on Wheels in Hancock, NY.

John Nelson Widger 1925-2016

John Nelson Widger, 91, of Ellicottville, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. He was born on Feb. 8, 1925 in Ellicottville, NY to the late Glenn and Arlene Widger. John grew up on a dairy farm, and along with his late brother, Tom, and delivered milk by horse-drawn wagon to residents of the town. Upon graduating from Ellicottville Central School, John enlisted and served in the United States Navy. It was during this time that he met his eventual wife, the late Helen (Snyder) of Winchester, IN. Together

they settled in Ellicottville and operated a dairy farm on Bryant Hill Road. They had two children, the late Gregory Allen and the late Virginia. John served on the Dairylea board, the local school board, and upon retiring from farming, was elected as Ellicottville town supervisor, a position he held for 25 years. He and his wife retired to Naples, FL in 1999, before he returned to the area in 2015 after Helen’s passing. John is survived by his daughter-in-law Juanita Wiechman, granddaughter Kristen Sciara and husband Nicholas, grandson Lucas Widger and wife Alyse; great grandchildren Cooper, Trent, Griffen, and Dylan. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 7 from 2 -4 p.m. at Mentley/O’Rourke Funeral Home in Little Valley, NY. John’s wishes were to be cremated and donations going to the Ellicottville/Great Valley Fire and Ambulance or Ellicottville Memorial Library.

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to get them through the winter. These bags are distributed in each of the areas by the folks who deliver meals on wheels. Christmas is the time for giving, as the EllicottvilleFranklinville Lions know. As always, they remember the people in the Meals-on-Wheels Program who are in their area. The bags are donated with many useful items. Shown are

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outside and enjoy the winter beauty of the area. This selfguided hike will take place in the Summit Area in the Red House side of the park. The off-trail hike, approximately 2 miles in length and easy to moderate in intensity, begins at the Summit Warming Hut, follows scenic ridgeline to Stone Tower, then loops back to the Warming Hut. Interpretive points of interest can be found along the way. Come listen to birds, feel the warmth of the sun or the coldness of the snow. This 1st Day Hike will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Participants should begin the hike by stopping in the Summit Warming Hut to sign in and pick up a trail map. Be sure to dress in appropriate winter hiking apparel. Weather permitting, snowshoes and trekking poles are encouraged. After the hike, be sure to swing back in the warming hut for a New Year’s Social with chili and warm beverages provided by the Friends of Allegany State Park. For more information contact the Environmental Education/ Recreation Department at (716) 354-9101 ext. 236.

Walleye is the king of freshwater sportfish when it comes to the best table fare. Nothing beats pan fried or beer battered fillets of walleye freshly- caught, prepared and served with some fries and coleslaw, otherwise known as fish and chips. Very few restaurants offer this delightfully tasty species of the perch family, so you are best to catch your own. The best time to catch walleye is during the winter months through the ice, and sportfishermen living in western New York have a couple of the best walleye lakes on their doorsteps: Chautauqua Lake and the Kinzua Reservoir, each with their unique attributes and quirks. Chautauqua Lake lies between Jamestown and Mayville in southwestern New York. Route 17 crosses the lake, which is eight miles from I-90, Exit 60, at Westfield. According to the DEC, “Chautauqua Lake is the largest inland lake in western New York. It’s one of the highest navigable waters in North America and is divided into two basins of nearly equal size by Bemus Point.” At an elevation of 1,308 feet above sea level and 13,156 acres in size, Chautauqua Lake is one of the most unique walleye lakes around and gets honorable mention as one of the top walleye hotspots in the USA. Chautauqua has ideal water depths for walleye — shallow gravel shoals for spawning and deep water pockets offering comfortable, cooler water temperatures in the heat of the summer. The once-abundant naturally reproducing walleye declined in the 90s, prompting an annual stocking program of 250,000 fingerlings. Ice fishing for walleye is generally best in Chautauqua’s north basin. Due to its deeper water and more diverse habitat, anglers will set up over a rocky or gravel bottom at depths ranging from 20 to 50 feet. The area off Prendergast Point is a good example. Other good areas include the Warner Bar, Bell Tower, Dewittville, Mission Meadows, Long Point, Victoria and Magnolia and Ashville Bay in the southern basin with numerous

convenient public access points. Two access sites are available at Bemus Point, including Long Point State Park on Route 430, one mile west of the village, and at Lake Chautauqua State Park on Route 430 between Bemus Point and Maple Springs. Prendergast Point is a popular west-shore access site off Route 394 behind the fish hatchery. The Mayville Village Park also provides access for winter anglers. Fishing regulations for Chautauqua are as follows: Season runs from the first Saturday in May until the 15th of March, with a three fish limit and minimum size of 18 inches. As the ice has already started to form (late December) on the lake, the ice fishing season has begun and will last through to March 15th if the ice holds up. For up to the minute images of the lake ice visit: http:// www.wunderground.com/ webcams/towerclimber/1/ show.htm The Kinzua Reservoir is another top walleye hotspot. Located in part in Cattaraugus County and in part in Pennsylvania, it is all part of the Allegheny River system and has produced recordsetting monster walleye in the 16-plus pound range. The current Kinzua record and Pennsylvania state record was caught by Mike Holly of Bradford in 1980 through the ice at 17 pounds, 9 ounces, 36.5 inches. On the New York side, the Kinzua record sits at 16 pounds 7 ounces, 34 inches, caught in 1994. The current NYS record, although not caught from the Kinzua waters, is 16 pounds 9 ounces, caught in 2009 in Mystic Lake in Cattaraugus County. The Kinzua Reservoir sits just south of I-86 bordering the west side of Allegany State Park. The reservoir was created in 1965, with the construction of the Kinzua Dam on the Allegheny River flooding over 10,000 acres. In order to fish anywhere and everywhere on the Kinzua, you are required to hold three separate fishing licenses for the various sections governed by New York State, the Seneca Nations and Pennsylvania State. You need to check with each for current fishing regulations. Access points are at the numerous

boat launch sites scattered the length of the reservoir in both New York and Pennsylvania. The Seneca Nation’s Fish and Wildlife Department is responsible for the Kinzua’s healthy walleye population, gathering walleye eggs in the spring and raising them at their hatchery. They release annually almost two million fry back to the reservoir. Every fall, the reservoir’s waters are drawn down and the walleye move down from the Nation’s waters and concentrate in the deeper water just before the dam in Pennsylvania— here, ice fishing for walleyes is excellent. No motorized vehicles, such as snowmobiles and ATVs, are allowed on the ice, so travel across the frozen Kinzua is only on foot. The best ice fishing methods for walleye on both Chautauqua and the Kinzua include jigging and using tip-ups. Jigging involves the use of a jigging rod and a small jigging spoon or lure, which is often tipped with a piece of dead bait. The jig is designed to dart around in different directions when it is jerked up and down by the angler. The tip-up is basically a spool on a stick holding a line suspended through a hole in the ice. When the fish takes the bait, the stick tips up to indicate a hook up. The favorite bait to be used in conjunction with a tip-up is a live shiner minnow around 4 inches in size. These live baits are set about a foot off of the bottom. Ice fishing can be risky in the early winter weeks, so make sure the ice is sufficiently thick enough to hold your weight. The general rule of thumb according the Farmer’s Almanac is that ice less than 3 inches is not safe, 3-4 inches is safe for one person, over 4 inches if you are in a group and over 7.5 inches if you drive onto the ice in your car. It is always a good idea to check with local bait shops or lakeside businesses that know about the ice conditions before you venture out.

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from landscapes, birds, architecture and people. His work is from all over the world, blending spectacular lighting, settings and subjects. This show features Snowy Owls photographed in northern Ontario, Canada, along with amazing winter landscapes

from our very own Ellicottville. For Cove’s full work portfolio, check out www. CoveNaturePhotography.com. Visit Gallery 14731’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ gallery14731) for more info about the show.

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DECEMBER 30, 2016 - JANUARY 5, 2017

The Official Newspaper

of the Village of Springville, NY Springville-Griffith Institute Central Schools

Don’t hide indoors this January. With numerous winter adventures calling, take your pick of fun to be had! Why not start on Jan. 1 with a New Year’s Day hike? Head to Allegany State Park for their First Day Hike, running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This self-guided hike will take place in the Summit Area of the Red House side of the park. The off-trail hike, approximately two miles in length and easy to moderate in intensity, begins at the Summit Warming Hut, follows scenic ridgeline to Stone Tower, then loops back to the Warming Hut. Interpretive points of interest can be found along the way. Come listen to birds, feel the warmth of the sun or

By Alicia Dziak

January Means Outdoor Fun!

Allegany State Park • Photo Paul Crawford

the coldness of the snow. After the hike, swing back in the warming hut for a New Year’s Social with chili and warm beverages provided by the Friends of Allegany State Park. For more information, contact the Environmental Education/ Recreation Department at

(716) 354-9101 ext. 232. If you can’t make it that day, any day in January is a great time to visit ASP. With miles of trails for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling, as well as two lakes for ice fishing, dozens See January page 3

Ring in the New Year at KB

By Alicia Dziak

Are you looking for a guaranteed fun way to ring in 2017? Don’t miss Kissing Bridge’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration on the slopes and in the lodge. On Dec. 31, head to KB’s Central area for a familyfriendly party. “Family Zone in the central cafeteria is alcohol free, cafeteria remains open for snacks and drinks, and noise

makers and goodies will be handed out,” explained Rachel Fanelli of KB. “Willies Smokehouse is another Family zone but with full service menu and bar.” Harvest Room is taking reservations now with a special New Year’s dinner menu. Reservations can be made by calling (716) 592-4963 ext. 2246. Check out the menu online at www.kbski.com. Those looking to trade in

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Submitted by coach Kevin Farner

The Springville Varsity boys and girls bowling teams kicked off their seasons with an away match against Holland on Dec. 13, followed by home matches against JFK and Holland on Dec. 19 and 20 respectively. The boys team have started their season with a perfect 3-0 record, winning at Holland by a score of 6-1 and sweeping the two home matches 7-0. Senior Austin Coon was top scorer on the very difficult lane conditions at Holland, bowling a See SGI Bowling page 4

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December 31 New Year’s Eve Party and Torchlight Parade Kissing Bridge January National Learn a Snowsport Month January 1 First Day Hike Allegany State Park

A LOOK BACK: Clarence Meyer was Springville’s Rex Tillerson

January 19 Discover NY Ski Day

By Derek M. Otto

their ski boots for dancing shoes can head to the Lake Effect Saloon, where they will have a full bar, dancing, and music by DJ Chris Williams, a.k.a RoboRoc. This party goes from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. At 10 p.m, see the mountain light up during the torchlight parade. The torch light parade is for all ages,, and skiers and snowboarders of intermediate levels are allowed to take part.

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Thank you to all of our advertisers, readers, neighbors and friends for a wonderful 2016. We have enjoyed being a part of this amazing community and look forward to bringing you all things Springville and beyond in 2017. - From all of us at the Springville Times

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The recent nomination of Exxon Mobil Executive Rex Tillerson as the Secretary of State has brought even more sensationalism to the presidential transition. It may sound odd, but it is very common for our government to use executives from the business sector to run our foreign affairs. An industry like the oil industry is global and offers better experienced people for the handling of global affairs. For Springville native Clarence Meyer, his destiny was very much that— work in the oil industry and then serve in government service. Born in Riceville in 1891, Clarence Meyer would attend elementary school in Springville and later, in 1913, graduated from Syracuse University. Soon after his graduation from Syracuse, he made his first trip to China. The break up of Standard Oil in 1911 had created 33 new oil companies and an opportunity for Meyer. He was employed by the SOCONY, or Standard Oil Company of New York. In 1920, SOCONY had registered as Mobil Oil as a trademark.

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Snowmobiling: A Guide By Derek M. Otto

Though not as popular as it was during its peak in the 1970s when as many as 400,000 snowmobiles were sold annually, snowmobiling is still popular today. With the shorter winter seasons and the oddly warm winter in 2015-2016, snowmobiling to some looks like a major wasted investment. Actually with the winter of 2016 showing signs that we may be in for a long winter, you may want to think about snowmobiling as a winter activity. It’s also something you can do for just a day. How to get started? The best advice I have found is to rent a snowmobile (sled) for a day or a couple of hours. It’s a great way to see if you like snowmobiling. In western New York, a great place to rent snowmobiles is Chautauqua

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Lake Snowmobile Services (www.clsnowmobiles.com). A snowmobile can be rented for two hours for $135— not bad if you’re just determining if you like it or not. The web site www. nysnowmobiler.com suggests that going to a snowmobile show is another place to start. It’s a great place to meet local

dealers, see what models are available and check out accessories like clothing, helmets and boots. The web site suggests that talking to a dealer is another way to get started. Though it’s not mentioned, you may want to try three or four dealers to find the best deal. See Snowmobiling page 8

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on the hill and it looks really amazing.” There is no cost for particpating in or watching the parade. Follow that up with a spectacular fireworks display. “The $4,000 fireworks show will begin as soon as the torchlight parade is finished at around 10:30/10:45, Fanelli noted. “The fireworks can be

watched directly at the base of Holly.” A night of snowsports, family time, music, food and fun awaits at KB! What better way to welcome 2017 than here, with friends old and new? “Even if you are not a skier, KB is the perfect place to ring in the new year!” Fanelli said.

Other New Year’s Eve Events

By Jennifer Weber

If you’re up for a little driving to help ring in the New Year, check out these other events around WNY: • Buffalo hosts the second largest Annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop and Fireworks in the country. Starting around 10:30 p.m., meet up with about 40-50,000 of your friendly WNY neighbors (give or take depending on the weather) at the Electric Tower in Downtown Buffalo’s Roosevelt Plaza. Local singer Caitlin Koch and Nashville singer Jennifer Lindsey will be performing, Rotary Rink will be open for ice skating, downtown restaurants are open for imbibing and much eating. • First Night Buffalo, the largest drug- and alcohol-free New Year’s Eve celebration in Western New York, filled with family-friendly activities such as bounce houses, carnival rides, animals, petting zoos, live music and more—going on all day at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center located at 153 Franklin Street in Buffalo. For more information visit www.firstnightbuffalo.org. • Statler City Ice Ball, located at Genesee/Franklin Streets, across from the Convention Center in Buffalo offers “Buffalo’s Premier New Year’s Eve party”and will feature live entertainment by the Boys of Summer, Big City Horns, Jeff Toy from Toy Brothers, sit-down dining in four rooms, champagne toast and party favors at midnight and five hours of open bar (and lots of amazing people watching in gorgeous formal attire). For more information visit www.statlercity.com/iceball. • Rusty Nickel Brewing Company, located at 4350 Seneca Street in West Seneca hosts their 70’s Themed New Year’s Eve party filled with costumes, dancing, disco, delicious foods and an open bar! For more information visit www.rustynickelbrewing.com or call (716) 608-6155. • Buffalo RiverWorks, located at 359 Ganson Street in Buffalo, is hosting a Brew Year’s Eve event, which includes an open ice skating rink, beer and wine stations, live music by Urban Renewal and an exclusive first sampling of RiverWorks newest brews from the “Pearl Street Family of Beers.” For more information visit www.buffaloriverworks.com or call (716) 342-2292. • The historic Tonawanda Castle located at 69 Delaware in Tonawanda with dinner, drinks and DJ Tony Romano. For more information, visit tonawandacastle.com or call (716) 743-8544. • A screening of the cult classic movie Clue? Attend Clue Year’s Eve at the Screening Room Cinema Cafe located at the Boulevard Mall, 880 Alberta Drive in Amherst. Dress as your favorite character; just make sure you aren’t the one caught red handed. For more information, visit www. screeningroom.net or call (716) 837-0376. • Rusted Root w/Funktional Flow at Buffalo Iron Works located at 49 Illinois Street in Buffalo. Visit buffaloironworks.com or call (716) 200-1893 for more information. • Mary Wilson of the Supremes at the Seneca Niagara Casino located at 310 4th Street, Niagara Falls. Visit senecaniagaracasino.com or call (716) 299-1100 for more information. • New Year’s Eve with Jimkata: Lazlo Hollyfeld Does LCD Soundsystem, Smackdab and Drop D at the Town Ballroom located at 681 Main Street in Buffalo. Visit www.townballroom.com or call (716) 852-3900 for more information. • 42 North Brewing Company located at 25 Pine Street, East Aurora will be hosting a Keg Drop Party with lots of flowing beer and live music. Visit www.42northbrewing.com for more information or call (716) 805-7500. • Big Ditch Brewing Company located at 55 East Huron Street in Buffalo features an evening filled with karaoke, exclusive beer tastings, food stations, appetizers, a selfie station, and a fantastic location to watch the ball drop to boot! For more information visit www.bigditchbrewing.com or call (716) 854-5050. • Resurgence Brewing Company located at 1250 Niagara Street in Buffalo is hosting a fancy evening consisting of open bar, s’mores, champagne, cigars, and more! For more information visit www.resurgencebrewing.com or call (716) 381-9868 No matter how you choose to spend New Year’s Eve---out on the town or cozy at home, make it a good one. Happy 2017!

1st Day Hike at ASP Jan. 1

On Jan. 1, 2017, Allegany State Park’s 1st Day Hike offers a healthy way for people of all ages to get outside and enjoy the winter beauty of the area. This self-guided hike will take place in the Summit Area in the Red House side of the park. The off-trail hike, approximately 2 miles in length and easy to moderate in intensity, begins at the Summit Warming Hut, follows scenic ridgeline to Stone Tower, then loops back to the Warming Hut. Interpretive points of interest can be found along the way. Come listen to birds, feel the warmth of the sun or the coldness of the snow. This 1st Day Hike will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants should begin the hike by stopping in the Summit Warming Hut to sign in and pick up a trail map. Be sure to dress in appropriate winter hiking apparel. Weather permitting, snowshoes and trekking poles are encouraged. After the hike, be sure to swing back in the warming hut for a New Year’s Social with chili and warm beverages provided by the Friends of Allegany State Park. For more information contact the Environmental Education/Recreation Department at (716) 354-9101 ext. 236.

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Sign up is in the Central Ticket Center beginning at 4 p.m., 18 and under must have a parent signature. “This parade begins promptly at 10 p.m. and takes place on our Holly slope,” said Fanelli. “Basically people ski down Holly with torches in a formation led by our ski patrol. We shut off all the lights

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In 1933, SOCONY merged with Vacuum Oil to become Standard Vacuum. Standard Vacuum allowed Mr. Meyer to serve many years in the Far East. In 1937, Standard Vacuum had begun working with rich Chinese investors to explore oil fields in China. At the same time, the Second Sino-Chinese War had begun and China was at war with Imperial Japan. Meyer had become General Manager of Standard Vacuum’s Japanese operations. He was taken captive by the Japanese at the outbreak of World War II. He was released and repatriated in 1942 aboard the Gripsolm, which ironically was a German luxury liner charted by the United States to transport and exchange POWs. Meyer returned to Standard Vacuum in 1945 as a director, in 1946 he was named Vice President. In the Vice President position, Meyer supervised all the company’s operations in China and Japan, all of Standard Vacuum tanker operations and the company’s employee and public relations. He retired in 1950. Meyer’s story didn’t end there. In 1950, he entered government service in the State Department as the chief of the ECA mission in Korea, then in 1951, he was chief of the ECA mission to Austria until 1954,

when he was named director of the ICA and Minister of Economic Affairs in the US embassy in Tokyo, leaving government service in 1957. The ECA is the Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). According to its web site, its mission is to: “work to build friendly, peaceful relations between the people of the United States and the people of other countries through academic, cultural, sports, and professional exchanges, as well as public -private partnerships.” Furthermore, the ICA was the International Cooperation Administration that operated from 1955 to 1961, as director Meyer had the job of administering foreign aid and handling all nonmilitary security issues. He had the responsibility of administering aid to the Far East after World War II and handling nonmilitary security issues during communist encroachment. Meyer was responsible for some pretty major affairs for the United States at a very dangerous and monumental time in our nation’s history. Meyer would often return to Springville, having a summer home here at 510 West Main Street. He brought his household staff of Asians when he visited. According to my notes from Gilbert Schoepflin

who had witnessed this and recounted it to me later, “At the time they created quite the spectacle for the residents of Springville– not many people in Springville had seen Asians and with their traditional straw hats.” Popular media at the time had stereotyped Asians as people who wore the cone shaped straw hats, bowed and had slanted eyes. Seeing this stereotype firsthand may have only furthered the xenophobia of the period. Meyer retired to Washington, DC, where he died in 1965. He was buried at sea in the Pacific Ocean. A cenotaph next to his wife’s grave in Maplewood Cemetery memorializes him not far from his home in Springville.

Theresa Heidecke Meyer, wife of Clarence Meyer

The Clarence Meyer summer home at 510 West Main Street. Meyers worked in the oil industry for many years and served as a diplomat in the State Department. The house has been a group home for New York State.

SYI Ski Club at Holiday Valley

It’s not too late to sign up for SYI’s Ski Club at Holiday Valley! For only $170, ski or ride EVERY Sunday that Holiday Valley is open this season from 2:30 p.m. to close. Price includes eight lessons and a bonus lift ticket for use any time in March or April. To sign up, or for more info, contact Hannes Dziak at (716) 983-7342 or hannes_dziak@hotmail.com.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

December 31 New Year’s Eve Celebration at Kissing Bridge December 31 New Year’s Eve Celebration and Torchlight Parade Holiday Valley January Learn a Snowsport Month January 1 First Day Hike Allegany State Park January 4 Volunteer Day at Beaver Meadow Audubon Center www.buffaloaudubon.org January 6 World’s Largest Ski and Snowboard Lesson Holiday Valley wwww.holidayvalley.com

Through January 8 Garden Railway Exhibit Buffalo & Erie Couty Botanical Gardens The railway will bring fun and whimsy to our holiday season! Adults and kids enjoy this great exhibit that will be full of surprises! Go to www. buffalogardens.com for more information.

January 11 Roundball for Roswell SGI Staff/Alumni and Celebrity basketball game for Roswell Park January 11 Volunteer Day at Beaver Meadow Audubon Center www.buffaloaudubon.org January 17 SCENe Craft of the Month: 9:30 a.m. FREE! Can’t get away for spring break? Do a seashell craft! Please call 592-2768 to ensure enough supplies. January 18 Volunteer Day at Beaver Meadow Audubon Center www.buffaloaudubon.org January 19 Discover NY Ski Day Discounted lift tickets at resorts all across the state. wwww.iskiny.com January 20-22 Winter Blues Weekend Live music weekend in Ellicottville www.ellicottvilleny.com

January 21 Harley-Day Valley A day featuring everything Harley Davidson. Bikes on display in the Lodge, try the jumpstart, a real Harley on a trainer so you can go through the gears. Live music and prizes. www.holidayvalley.com January 24 SYI Indoor Soccer Starts

January 26-27 Your Turn Women’s Ski Clinic Led by Lisa Densmore Ballard, widely acclaimed coach, instructor and ski racer and assisted by several of Holiday Valley’s finest women instructors, clinic will include talks about ski equipment and proper boot fitting, meals, skiing, video analysis, demo equipment and door prizes. www.holidayvalley.com Downhill Skiing at Emery Park T- Bar operates from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends and holidays, and from 4 to 8 p.m. on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays (weather permitting). 858-8513

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Meet Blue

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Are You Ready for Some Roller Derby?

Queen City Roller Girls Kick Off Season Jan. 7

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of heated cabins, a full service restaurant and plenty of other winter fun opps, ASP is a great wintertime destination. Skiers and snowboarders— now’s the time to get out on those slopes! Kissing Bridge is open for the season. Under new management and boasting new features like a magic carpet on the beginner hill, more snowmaking and a new dropoff area, KB is waiting to be rediscovered this season. Visit www.kbski for info. Ellicottville’s two resorts are also open for the season. Holiday Valley offers dozens of trails, three lodges and fun for all. Visit www.holidayvalley. com for more info, HoliMont is open to its members on weekends, and open to the public Monday through Friday. For more info, visit www.holimont.com. Emery Park in South Wales offers a T-bar for downhill fun, operating from 11 a.m.- 7 p.m. on weekends and holidays, and from 4 to 8 p.m. on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays (weather permitting). If you’ve never learned a snowsport, but have always wanted to, now’s the time. January is National Learn a Snowsport month, and area resorts are offering special packages all month long. On Jan. 6, be a part of breaking a Guinness world record by taking a free Learn to Ski or Learn to Snowboard Lesson at Holiday Valley at 1 p.m. Holiday Valley is joining with resorts across the country to introduce the great sports of skiing and riding to as many people as possible. Reservations required by calling (716) 699-3505. Your lesson includes rental equipment, a first timer lesson and a beginner’s area lift ticket. Available to anyone age 6 or older. Take part in the “Your Turn” Women’s Ski Clinic at Holiday Valley Jan. 26 and 27. Led by widely-acclaimed coach, instructor and ski racer, Lisa Densmore Ballard, and assisted by several of Holiday Valley’s finest women instructors, this clinic will include talks about ski equipment and proper boot fitting, meals, skiing, video analysis, demo equipment

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and door prizes. It’s designed for intermediate to advancedlevel skiers. Tor register and for more info, visit www. holidayvalley.com. Jan. 19 is the I SKI NY Discover NY Ski Day, offering skiers and riders the chance to enjoy ski areas across New York State for as little as $12 per lift ticket. Learn to ski or ride packages are available as part of the event, starting at $25 at participating ski areas. This day celebrates all things New York skiing and snowboarding and lets you enjoy deals that you can’t miss. If you or someone you know is new to skiing or snowboarding - never fear. This day also includes learn to ski and snowboard offers that will make learning this fun new sport a no-brainer. Put this day on your calendar! For more information, participating resorts and to get your Discover NY Ski Day Ticket or Learn To Ski or Ride package, visit the Discover NY Ski Day Page at www.iskiny. com. With more than 50 downhill ski centers, New York has more ski areas than any other state in the nation. Plus, continual improvements in snowmaking, teaching and terrains help maintain the Empire State’s ranking among the nation’s most popular downhill destinations. If you prefer a different kind of downhill, head to Holiday Valley Tubing Company on Route 242, where you can soar down different hi-speed lanes (there are even a couple for groups) and hitch a ride back up. Open Thursdays through Sundays and on holidays, the tubing park also features a concession stand, outdoor fire pit, and ‘Lil Tubers area, and is an absolute blast! For info, visit www.holidayvalley.com. Don’t underestimate the winter fun you can have at nearby Erie County parks. If you have your own tube or sled, check out the sledding hill at Sprague Brook, open daily, weather-permitting, from 10 a.m. until dusk. You

can explore the park on crosscountry skis or snowshoes from 7 a.m. to dusk. There are also designated snowmobile trails. At Chestnut Ridge Park, winter sports enthusiasts and families can spice up the cold winter months with a variety of snow activities including tobogganing, sledding, snowboarding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing (ungroomed), hiking, and snowmobiling on designated trails. Toboggan chutes are operated from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends and holidays, and on Fridays from 4 to 8 p.m., weather permitting. The sled hill is open daily from 10 a.m.8 p.m. when conditions allow. In addition to downhill skiing at Emery Park, there are also marked snowmobile trails and a cozy lodge with a fireplace. Call (716) 858-8513 for winter sports/ activities updates at all county parks. January is also the perfect time to enjoy outdoor ice skating. East Aurora’s Healthy Zone outdoor rink offers open skating throughout the winter months. For info, visit www. thinkrink.org/skate. Head to Buffalo’s Canalside for a winter wonderland of fun on the ice. Go ice skating, try out the Olympic sport of curling or ride the ice bikes. Visit www.canalsidebuffalo. com for info. Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza in Buffalo is a free and open-to-the-public outside ice rink in Downtown Buffalo. The rink allows all members of the community to enjoy free ice skating throughout the winter season. Regular hours are as follows: Tuesday – Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For info, visit www.buffaloplace. com/rotaryrink. It’s time to embrace winter! January is full of ways to enjoy the great outdoors, WNY-style. Get on your winter gear, get out and get in on the fun!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, at least for fans of Roller Derby in Western New York. The Queen City Roller Girls (QCRG) are back in action and kickoff the 2017 season with “We All Brawl” expo game at their home at Buffalo RiverWorks on Saturday, Jan. 7 at 2 p.m. The We All Brawl expo game is the annual mash-up charity event of two teams made up of skaters from across the league, where teammate vs. teammate and friend vs. foe come together as one league and face each other head-tohead (or hip-to-hip) on the track as Villians vs. Heroes. A portion of the ticket sales and raffle/fundraisers at intermission will go to support the Superhero Alliance of WNY. While Superhero costumes are not required to attend this game, they are highly encouraged. Tickets are available online at www.qcrg. net. Come on out to support your favorite skater! A skater from the 2016 Cup Champion Devil Dollies perhaps? Or maybe a fresh meat off the street member of the Queen’s Court last year, who was just drafted to the Suicidal Saucies? Maybe it’s your co-worker, what’s her derby name again—who plays on the Alley Kats and on the Subzero Sirens in her spare time? And how can we forget one of those talented skaters from the Lake Effect Furies Travel Team? You know, the one who traveled to Vancouver, BC this fall to compete in the Division 1 WFTDA (Women’s Flat Track Derby Association) Playoffs? The one on the team that is internationally ranked at 27 out of 318 teams across the globe! The Queen City Roller Girls, Western New York’s premier Women’s Flat Track roller derby league consists of three home teams, two travel teams, a practice team, two junior home teams, a junior travel team, a team of skating officials, a team of non-skating officials and a handful of rogue volunteers who are members of the league. All of the 2017 Season Home Games are played at Buffalo RiverWorks, a multi-purpose

venue located at 359 Ganson Street on Buffalo’s Waterfront, the first-in-kind purpose built roller derby track in the country. In addition to roller derby, Buffalo RiverWorks houses bars, restaurants, a brewery, a concert venue, covered outdoor ice rinks, boat docks, a secondlevel mezzanine overlooking

the track and so much more. The Queen City Roller Girls are always looking for a few good women and men, girls and boys to come join their family of fans, friends, volunteers, skaters and anthem singers! For more information visit www.qcrg.net or email info@qcrg.net.

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Sherwood Appointed to SGI Board of Education

When the Springville Griffith Institute Board of Education reconvenes for its meeting Jan. 9, it will have a new face at the table as Tammy Sherwood will officially be appointed that evening. Sherwood, who said she has friends who are teachers and know others with children in the district, believes she has enough knowledge of the district to be able to move in on an interim basis. “I have been attending the meetings for two years solid,” Sherwood said. She believes it is important that the board add someone now who has a good working knowledge of issues in the district as the board is set to enter one of the most crucial periods of time in the school year, budget development season. Sherwood believes having been a regular attendee at board meetings, she can seamlessly assist with the process. Although this will be Sherwood’s first experience as a member of the board of education, she is no stranger to volunteering her time to the district. “I was on the district facilities review committee,” Sherwood said, noting that she and her husband both served in that capacity. “It was over the course of two years.”

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According to Sherwood, her main concern right now out of the gate is delving into the budget. She said until she is appointed officially, she does not have any other immediate goals. Part of the reason is because Sherwood said at this time, she does not intend to run for the school board. “As far as I’m concerned, right now, this is it,” Sherwood said. She noted that at this time, she views this appointment as short-term. Sherwood is hopeful there will be several interested candidates when the annual vote is held in May. She is also confident that SGI can keep moving in a positive direction in the coming months

because of the experience of other current members of the board. The SGI Board of Education announced its intentions to appoint Sherwood following an executive session during the Dec. 12 meeting.

SGI SPORTS SCHEDULE January 3 Varsity Swimming - Boys Tonawanda 5 p.m. Home

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high single game of 211 and a three-game series of 541. The scoring in the JFK victory was led by junior Nick Abdo, with 224-592, and he was followed closely by senior Zack Slippy, with 214-589, Coon with 234-585, and junior Emmitt Collins with 210-581. The Griffins dominated the visiting Bears in total team pinfall by a count of 4211 to 3094 for a whopping 1117 pin margin of victory. The well-balanced Griffins dominated their home lanes against the Raiders in total pinfall by a count of 41653192. Abdo was high individual scorer again, rolling a nice 220 game on his way to a 599 series. Freshman Gage Marvin was next with 207-575, senior Daimen Skinner had a 550 series, and Coon contributed a 226 game.

The very young Lady Griffins started their season by winning two of their first three matches. The girls won at Holland by a score of 6-1. Junior Emily Leverentz led the individual scoring for the Lady Griffins with 202-516. Things did not go as well in the first home contest of the season, with the girls dropping a 5-2 decision to visiting JFK. Senior Mariah Gamel was high scorer for the Griffs, rolling a respectable 533 series. The girls bounced back the next day, defeating visiting Holland by a score of 7-0. Gamel returned to the form that has made her division leader in average for the past three seasons by rolling a 234 game on her way to a 625 series. Leverentz had her best performance thus far, rolling

202-546, and freshman Sonya Krezmien added a nice 199 game. The teams will resume league play after the holidays, when they will host the Pioneer Panthers on Jan. 5.

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If you are looking for a great place to enjoy fun activities while getting a great view of nature’s beauty, then there are few places in Western New York greater than Reinstein Woods on Honorine Drive in Cheektowaga. As children enjoy the presents they received from Santa Claus, the last thing many of them want to think about is the break ending and returning to school. However, Reinstein Woods offers children something to look forward to as it offers its after school escape each Thursday throughout the month of January. Starting Jan. 5, children and their parents from kindergarten through grade 5 have the opportunity to enjoy an outdoor activity each week. It will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. No registration is required. One of the great things about enjoying nature is the ability to exercise while taking in the amazing scenery. You never know what kind of woodland creatures you will see. If you are interested in taking a nature walk, a tour guide will be offering a chance to take you through the woods. “Woods Walk: Nature Guide’s Choice” will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7 for those interested in a guided walk through the woods. There is no registration required. For those who enjoy taking a snowshoe walk, Reinstein Woods is offering “A Family Full Moon Snowshoe Walk” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 12. The guide will offer a view on the moon’s features as you

enjoy a moonlit walk through the woods. The cost is $5 per rental for snowshoes or $2 per rental if you are a Friend of Reinstein member. If you are interested in learning how to snowshoe but never have, there will be a beginner’s course called “Snowshoeing 101” at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14. This will allow beginners to learn the basics of snowshoeing before going on a guided tour. The cost to attend is a $5 rental fee or a $2 rental fee for Friends of Reinstein members. A Senior Stroll will be offered at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 18. This guided tour will allow seniors to walk through the park at their own pace while enjoying nature’s beauty. You can bring a lunch with you if you choose to that you can eat indoors after the walk. It is adults only. For children ages 3 to 7, there will be “Stories in the Woods” at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21. After listening to a nature story, children then enjoy a guided walk through the woods. If you are interested in learning more about the eating habits of many of the animals who roam through the woods, “Woods Walk: Winter Food for Wildlife” will be held at 11 a.m.

on Saturday, Jan. 21. There is no registration required for this as a guided nature walk will show you what the eating habits are and what animals eat during this time of the year. For those who want to learn more about birds, a class called “Birding 101: Class 1” will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21. The class, for ages 8 and up, will help those interested in bird watching a way to help identify them, as well as how to properly use binoculars. Education about nature would not be complete without an adventure geared toward white tail deer. For those who want to learn more about how the deer survive in the winter and what they eat, “White Tail Winter Walk” will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28. After discussing facts on the deer, a guided walk will be held to go in search for them in the woods. The program is for those ages 12 and older. Finally, those who are interested in learning how to cross-country ski will have a chance to learn the basics of cross-country skiing at 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 29. The cost to rent ski’s is $8 or $5 for members of the Friends of Reinstein.

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The Library will be CLOSED on Monday, January 2 in observation of New Years Day. Coloring Night: Thursday, Jan. 5 at 6 p.m. Senior Movie: Friday, Jan. 6 at 1 p.m. Starring: Meryl Streep, Hugh Grant, Simon Helberg. Craft Club: Monday, Jan. 9 at 6 p.m. Ages 4-12. Registration is required so call or stop in to sign up! Teen Game Night: Thursday, Jan. 12 at 3:30 p.m. Learn what new technology is coming to the library, or just show up to play games with your friends! We may be ordering pizza at 4:30 based on how many show up! Day. 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.

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DEC Announces Second Chance for $3 Million in E-Waste Recycling Grants

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that a second round of grant funding from the Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) is being made available to help municipalities across the state address costs associated with the collection and recycling of eligible electronic wastes (e-waste). The recently completed application period in October generated $1.2 million in grant requests, leaving almost $1.8 million available for a second chance opportunity that will be held in January 2017 for municipalities that missed the initial application period. DEC will accept applications for second chance opportunity funding from January 2 through January 31, 2017. “Governor Cuomo recognizes the importance of New York’s e-waste recycling laws to help protect our environment. The Governor also recognizes the challenges local governments face in addressing e-waste in their communities,” said DEC Commissioner Seggos. “This critical EPF funding will provide municipalities the support and flexibility necessary to address e-waste and keep it out of our waterways and landfills.” As of April 1, 2011, manufacturers are required to implement programs for consumers to recycle e-waste, such as computers, keyboards, televisions, and other small electronic equipment, in an environmentally responsible manner. Beginning in 2015, all consumers were prohibited from disposing of e-waste. These grants will help mitigate unanticipated costs municipalities may face in receiving and managing electronic wastes. Funding to support the program has been made available through the 2016-17 State Budget’s record investment of $300 million in the EPF, the highest level in the fund’s history and an increase of $138 million since Governor Cuomo took office.

Senator Tom O’Mara, Chairman of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee, said, “This year’s action to strengthen and fully fund the Environmental Protection Fund is one of the most important actions we’ve ever taken in New York government for the benefit of local economies, environments and taxpayers. Here’s another example of why. The recycling of electronic waste has become extremely burdensome and costly for local governments and property taxpayers. This new funding will help reduce this burden immediately and we need to keep working to address this challenge on a long-term basis through regulatory reform. So I look forward to continue working with and urging Governor Cuomo and his administration on short- and long-term actions which make important fiscal, economic and environmental sense locally, regionally and statewide.” “In communities across New York State, e-waste recycling drop-off events are collecting record amounts of outdated computers, keyboards, tvs, and printers. Both residents and local municipalities want to do the right thing and dispose of these e-wastes in an environmentally responsible manner. This grant program will help defray the financial costs so that municipalities and residents can properly recycle electronic wastes,” said Assemblyman Steve Englebright, Chair of the Assembly’s Committee on Environmental Conservation. “Electronic waste continues to be an environmental concern for local governments. We appreciate the state’s continued focus to help offset the cost to taxpayers for disposal costs. This was never the intent of the state’s e-waste law, and local governments look forward to working with the state to improve electronic recycling efforts,” said NYSAC Executive Director Stephen J. Acquario. “We appreciate the State’s continued commitment to

help local governments fund e-waste recycling operations,” said Gerry Geist, Executive Director, Association of Towns of the State of New York. “Enacted in 2010, the Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act has succeeded in significantly increasing electronics recovery and recycling in New York, but local governments are faced with increasing costs in the absence of manufacturer capacity and compliance, due to limited markets for the materials collected. This has resulted in many communities across the State having to grapple with the burden to fund or cease e-waste collection. This second round of grant funding will allow our cities and villages to continue the important task of ensuring environmentally sound e-waste disposal,” said New York Conference of Mayors Executive Director Peter A. Baynes. DEC’s Household Hazardous Waste State Assistance Program will continue to administer the grant application process. Municipalities may receive reimbursement of up to 50 percent of eligible expenses incurred for recycling of e-waste between April 1, 2016 and March 31, 2017. Application materials, guidance documents, and important information for Electronic Waste Assistance Grants are available on DEC’s website. The 2010 Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act has resulted in diversion of more than 400 million pounds of e-waste from landfills for reuse and recycling between 2011 and 2015. The amount of e-waste generated continues to grow, adding to the complexities of the collection process and creating unanticipated financial pressures on local governments that collect e-waste. For questions about E-Waste Assistance Grants, email RecyclingGrants@dec.ny.gov or contact DEC at (518) 4028678.

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Help Wanted Help Wanted: HoliMont, Position for weekday/ weekend ticket seller/office staff personnel in our Ski School. Positions are available for 20 to 30 hours a week. Also, we are looking for weekend ticket sellers. Saturday and Sunday mornings from 7:30 am till noon. Must have excellent typing skills. HoliMont Inc 6921 Route 242, PO Box 279, Ellicottville NY 14731 stop in to fill out application between 9:00AM and 2:00PM Monday-Friday. Or email snowsports@ holimont.com

For Rent

One bedroom upper: Village of Spvl. $525 per month plus utilities ($25 discount if paid on time). No pets. Security deposit and lease required. 560-8726. Two bedroom lower, appliances and water included. No pets. $580 plus utilities and security deposit. Call 592-7611.

Writers Wanted

The Springville Times is looking for journalists with meeting and event coverage experience. Some evening reporting required. Occasional or regular story assignments available. Must have own transportation. Photography skills a plus. Send resume and samples/ links to: info@springvilletimes.com or call (716) 6994062.

Salem Lutheran Church 91 W Main Street • (716) 592-4893

St Aloysius Parish 190 Franklin Street • (716) 592-2701 Baptist Church 37 N Buffalo Street • (716) 592-7624

Ice Fishing for Walleye See this week’s column by Indrek Kongats on page 12 of the Ellicottville Times.

East Otto United Methodist Church 7896 East Flats Road, East Otto Weekly services at 10 a.m.

Local Community Meetings All meetings are at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

Village of Springville Board 1st & 3rd Monday

65 Franklin St., Springville, New York 14141 (716) 592-4936

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Town of Concord Board 2nd Thursday

86 Franklin St., Springville, New York 14141 (716) 592-4948

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Springville-Griffith Institute School Board

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Collins Fire District

Collins Fire District – Organizational meeting Jan. 12, 2017 – 7:30 p.m. Collins Center Fire Hall, 3514 Main St, Collins, NY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that in accordance with Chapter 132 of the Code of the Village of Springville, the PLANNING BOARD of the Village of Springville, New York, will hold a Public Hearing at the Municipal Building, 65 Franklin St., Springville, New York on TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2017 at 7:00 pm on petitions for the following: District Applicant Address Reason R-8.5 DAVID KLENK ELM STREET SUBDIVISION The above Board will at the above date, time and place, hear all persons in support of such petition or who may object thereto. Any special requirements or needs contact the A.D.A. Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the above scheduled meeting at telephone # 592-4936 Elizabeth Melock, Administrator

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Snowmobiling Continued from front page

Springville Times

December 30, 2016 - January 5, 2017

Keeping healthcare local for you and your neighbors.

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Look for the local snowmobile clubs. Snowmobile clubs not only offer camaraderie, but also deals on insurance and groomed trails. New York State takes $55 off the $100 snowmobile registration if you belong to a snowmobile club. Many of the clubs in our area charge a membership fee of around $30, so you are still saving money by joining. Most clubs have their own trails that they groom and get permission of the landowners to use their property. In the Springville area there are several clubs: Colden Trail Riders, Eden Trailblazers Snowmobile Club Inc., Hamburg Snowmobile Club, Holland Sno-Rascals, Pioneer Sno-Surfers of Sardinia, Southern Tier Sno Drifters, Inc., Western NY Snowmobile Club of Boston, Inc., Ashford Snowmobile Club, Inc., Elibowmwons Snowmobile Club, Enchanted Mountains Border Riders, Franklinville Snow Sled Club, Inc. Most of the clubs have web sites with their contact information. They also post trail conditions. Just this past week, the Western NY Snowmobile Club of Boston had posted that it closed its trails due to the rain and warm conditions. Snowmobile clubs provide valuable services and allow beginners to meet experienced riders. Snowmobile clubs are one

way to get started, but if you want to be more independent, you still can. It is suggested that novices take safety courses. Luckily, New York State is the leader in snowmobile education and rider safety courses. There are two courses offered nearby. The first is on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 at Emery Park Stoters Lodge, on Emery Road in East Aurora. If interested, contact Mary Jane Fitzpatrick at (716) 941-6076 to register. Lunch is provided. The second course will be on Sunday Jan. 22, 2017, at The Valley Restaurant, at 8082 Olean Road in Holland. Contact Paul Rowe to preregister (which is required); lunch is also provided. The classes are taught by experienced snowmobilers. Where to ride if you want to go it alone? Nearest to Springville is Sprague Brook Park in Concord. Chestnut Ridge Park has a variety of trails for the snowmobiler and, of course, Allegany State Park. Remember, if you are operating a snowmobile off your property, it is necessary to have it registered with NYS. Applications and guidelines are online at https://dmv.ny.gov/. Insurance may be required in some situations. The WNY Rail to Trail that goes through the village is not open to snowmobiling, as it forbids all motorized vehicles.

Common surgical procedures at BCH • • • • • •

Colonoscopy EGD/Upper Endoscopy Gallbladder Removal Appendectomy Hernia Repair Mediport Insertion

Gavin Davison, MD Board-Certified Surgeon

Dr. Davison is now accepting new patients and all major insurance plans in his 2nd floor office. For appointments call (716) 794-3295

surgical Center Operating snowmobiles on sidewalks is forbidden by local law 150-13 Section B: “No person shall operate, drive or park, cause to be operated driven, parked or knowingly permit the operation driving or parking of any vehicle in or upon any sidewalk within the corporate limits of the Village of Springville.” Section A of the law defined vehicles as every device in, upon or by which people and property may be transported… except those powered by human power. By definition snowmobiles are offroad vehicles and should not be operated on the village streets as well. Davison service ad.indd 1

For a complete list of surgical procedures visit www.bertrandchaffee.com/surgery

After you have found a place to ride, remember to keep it safe. First and most important is do not consume alcohol prior to or while using the trails. It is against the law and operators violators will prosecuted just as DWI in motor vehicle cases. Speed is a big factor in snowmobile fatalities. NY Snowmobile offers these safety tips: “Be prudent and responsible and shall ensure that snowmobiles are operated with appropriate care and control at all times. Ride in control at a prudent and reasonable speed under the prevailing trail and weather conditions. Stay to the right

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there may be grooming or other maintenance activities under way at any time of the day or night. Groomers have the right of way. Adhere to the Safe Riders Pledge by the International Snowmobile Manufacturer’s Association. Be aware that emergency and cell phone service may not be available from all trail locations. Follow all posted signs. Know that snowmobiling on trails in New York State is regarded as a family-oriented activity. Know the unique and particular dangers of ice crossing. Dress appropriately for all conditions and will

emergency equipment at all times. Respect landowner wishes, obey posted signs, and stay on the trail.” After reading through the safety guidelines, it is best to get a safety course certificate. Try it out for a day. Ask a friend who snowmobiles. Rent one for a few hours and see if you want to do it. There are many snowmobiling clubs in western New York that could offer to take you out for a day. If you really like it, then you may want to start making some decisions. The biggest thing to remember: do it safely and enjoy snowmobiling!