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MARCH 3 - 9, 2017
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March In Ellicottville
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By Alicia Dziak
Whether it’s in like a lion and out like a lamb, or the opposite of that, March in Ellicottville is chock full of activities for everyone. Fast-paced, familyfriendly, laughter-inducing or just plain fun, enjoy it all as ski season winds down and we welcome spring. On Friday, March 3, experience teleskiing at HoliMont’s Free Heel Fling, where $49 gets participants a lift ticket, tele coaching and a chance to win a pair of bindings. For more info, visit www.holimont.com. Saturday, March 4 is the annual Phoenix Rise to the Challenge Race at HoliMont. This popular race features participants in HoliMont’s Phoenix Adaptive program, as well as competitors from all over WNY, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Canada and beyond. See the article beginning on this page. Scouts can enjoy a day on the slopes with their scouting group during Holiday Valley’s Scout Days, March 4-5. Special pricing offers an 8-hour lift ticket for $31, lift and lesson $35, lift lesson and rental $45. Helmet rental $6. Contact Group Sales for information and reservations at (716) 6992345, ext 4406. On March 10, from 5 to 7 p.m., join the folks at Adventure Bound for a snowshoe/cross country ski loop. There will be two routes—one for beginners and one more advanced—and then all gather around the fire at Spruce Lake and share some s’mores and hot chocolate. Call (716) 217-4047 or email info@ adventureboundonthefly.com for details.
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Winter Carnival is Almost Here!
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Head to Holiday Valley March 11-12 for the biggest family-friendly party of the season. It’s Winter Carnival time— get ready to have some fun! Winter Carnival is held in conjunction with the village’s Mardi Gras weekend, and what Mardi Gras celebration is complete without a parade or two? On Saturday, don’t miss the annual Mardi Gras parade through the streets of Ellicottville. On Sunday, sport your favorite costume and head down Holiday Valley’s Mardi Gras slope for the costume parade, beginning at noon. Don’t be shy—costume judging takes place at the bottom and the winner gets a season’s pass for next year! Following the costume parade, visitors can head to Yodeler for the Dummy Downhill, where people’s homemade dummies will take a ride down the hill and hopefully stay intact. Hungry? Enjoy the Safety Patrol Cookout at the base of Yodeler, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both
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March 4 Phoenix Rise to the Challenge Race Holimont March 4-5 Scout Ski Days Holiday Valley March 10 -12 Winter Carnival and Mardi Gras Weekend March 18 Pond Skimming Holiday Valley March 18 -19 March 25 - 26 NYS Maple Weekends
Phoenix Rise to the Challenge Race March 4 By Alicia Dziak
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Get ready for this weekend’s Phoenix Rise to the Challenge Race at HoliMont! For many, the highlight of the adaptive ski season is this race, happening on Saturday, March 4. Racers come from near and
far to attend—and what started out as a club race now pulls in racers from not only HoliMont, but also from other local ski resorts, as well as neighboring states and Canada. Outside of the Special Olympics, there aren’t a lot of adaptive ski races in the area or
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Shattenberg & Johnson Take Gold at Kandahar Fest By Caitlin Croft
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Ellicottville No Match for Franklinville © Tim Frank
Holiday Valley held the annual Kandahar Festival for U14/U12/U10 athletes, and over 180 athletes gathered for this regional race. From this, athletes can move on to qualify for Kandahar Championships to be held at Gore Mountain in North Creek, NY. HoliMont’s Cameron Johnson took gold on day
one in the Kombi event. Erik Shattenberg of Holiday Valley walked away in the top spot on day two’s Giant Slalom. U10 athletes can qualify for Champs if they finish in the top 15 overall on two runs. This is a huge feat for a U10 and HoliMont’s Olivia Cummings accomplished this! Day One Kombi U14 Men: Lachlan Deathe of HoliMont
Maple Weekends March 17-18 and 24-25
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The weather these past few weeks has been a bit crazy. From 70 degrees one day to 30 the next, it hasn’t made for ideal conditions for winter sports enthusiasts. However, if you don’t mind a little bit of ice, this is a good opportunity to brave the roller coaster elements and have some fun without the crowds! Last Friday, my husband and I took our two daughters and three of their friends to the tubing park. There were a total of 12 people there, and we were seven of them. Quickly making our way to the front of the line, we realized this was not as much snow tubing as it was ice and mud tubing. The melting snow had created a sizeable pond along the bottom of the hill by the tow, and I was semi-regretting wearing my new hiking boots instead of my trusty old winter boots. The kids didn’t seem to care that the usually smooth lanes were iced over and scattered with chunks of ice—that just made them go faster and get air. They didn’t mind that the divisions between lanes weren’t all that effective—that just meant they could bump into each other at the bottom. We stayed for a couple hours, and all the girls commented on how much FUN they had. On Sunday, we headed to Holiday Valley. We parked at Yodeler, as we usually do, and caught the end of the ski races going on there. While the race crowd filled up the lodge, we were pleasantly surprised that there was zero line to get on the normally-busy lift. We headed right up and began our afternoon of downhill fun. HV had obviously been making snow (made clear by the “snowmaking in progress” signs and the white stuff sprayed high up on the tree branches) and we had a great time taking several runs with not-bad-at-all conditions. Regardless of the temps or what Mother Nature decides to do this time of year, there’s always a way to make things fun. Throw on some mud boots, make the best of it and enjoy! Alicia Dziak, Editor, Ellicottville Times
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Nothing gets one in the mood for St. Patrick’s day better than a night of traditional Irish and Celtic music. Penny Whiskey will be appearing at Springville Center for the Arts (SCA) on March 11 at 8 p.m. Their instrumentation includes guitar, banjo, mandolin, bodhran, and Springville resident Paul Kneis on whistles. Listeners will also enjoy the band’s own compositions, with homegrown bluegrass and folk influences, audience participation, rousing pub songs, and tearful ballads. Their first performance at SCA sold out— you won’t want to miss this show. Tickets are available at SpringvilleArts. org or by calling (716) 5929038.
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ECS Winter Sports Banquet March 13
ECS’s Winter Sports Banquet (including Varsity, Junior Varsity, Modified Basketball, Alpine Skiing, and Bowling) is scheduled for March 13, 2017 at 6 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria. All student-athletes will need to make reservations in the high school office prior to Friday, March 10. For reservation purposes, please indicate the total number attending. Also, please help us to order an appropriate
quantity of pizza and subs by indicating your preference on the reservation cards. There will be no cost to our studentathletes, compliments of the Sports Boosters, and cost is $4 for senior citizens $7 for adults. A reminder that we have a dress code for all banquets that asks all our attendees to dress neatly. Parents and studentathletes are asked to remain for the entire program and to
be courteous to each of the programs and players. We anticipate to be finished by 8 p.m. All of our studentathletes are encouraged to be in attendance. The members of the Board of Education, administration, coaches and community are extremely proud of the dedication, character and sportsmanship that our student-athletes show at all our competitions. Congratulations to all ECS teams!
ECS Lady Eagles Ski Team State Champs
Congratulations to the ECS Eagles alpine ski team on their trip to states. ECS’s Lady Eagles are the NY State Alpine Ski Champions 2017! Results are as follows: Slalom - Adrian De’Orbe, 37; Jesse Both, 36; Lucas Foster, 39; Logan Fredrickson, 9; Hayly Fredrickson, 13. Giant Slalom - Adrian De’Orbe, 41; Logan Fredrickson, 7; Hayly Fredrickson, 10. Team Championship Ellicottville girls, 1st. Sportsmanship award Lucas Foster. Congrats to all ECS student athletes who participated!
ECS EVENTS Mar 7 Board of Education Meeting (HS Library) 7 p.m. Mar 8 1/2 Day Grades K-5 Parent Teacher Conf. Mar 9 MS/HS March Concert Grades 6-12 7 p.m. Mar 10-11 All Cty #1: Elementary Chorus, MS chorus, HS Band (at Catt-LV) Mar 13 Winter Sports Banquet Mar 14 Board of Education Meeting - Budget Worksession (HS Library) 7 p.m. Mar 15 Spring Sports Pictures 3 p.m.
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The No. 3 seed 17-4 Franklinville Panthers boys’ basketball team didn’t waste any time in dismantling the playoff hopes of the No. 2 seed Ellicottville Eagles. In the second round matchup between the two schools at Jamestown Community College this past Tuesday night, Feb. 28, the Panthers made short work of Coach Dave McCann’s squad, led by 1000-point scorer, junior forward Elliot Bowen. McCann loses just one senior, No.50 Chad Boldt, so the 2017-18 should be as good as or better than this past year’s 16-4 team. The final score was Ellicottville 48, Franklinville 66. No. 24 junior Griffin Chudy led the Eagles in scoring with 15 points, adding four assists and four rebounds. No. 42 Elliot Bowen contributed only 11 points, half of his normal average, but still managed a double double with 13 rebounds, and added three blocks to his final game of the season. Ellicottville still has an excellent chance of sending a team to the state championships with their 17-2 girls Varsity basketball team. The Lady Eagles are seeded No. 2, led by Division I-bound Marrisa Hamilton. On Thursday night, March 2 at JCC, the Lady Eagles were matched up with the No. 3 seed the 16-5 Panama Panthers. Ellicottville were the favorites, with decisive wins over common opponents during the course of the regular season. ECS beat Frewsburg 46-42, while Panama lost to Frewsburg twice, once by 15 points and a second time by seven. With a win, the Lady Eagles would most likely match up with the No. 1 seed, the 19-1 Franklinville Lady Panthers, at JCC on Saturday, March 4 at 6 p.m. The Panthers also
played Thursday night, March 2 against the No. 5 seed the 13-8 Clymer Pirates. Earlier in the season, the Panthers, led by the Haskell sisters, were a real thorn in the side of Ellicottville, beating them at home in January by 16 points. The Lady Eagles got even on the road in February, beating the Lady Panthers by only two, 62-60. Hamilton was at the top of her game in the second meeting, scoring an amazing 45 points and grabbing 17 rebounds. Fellow teammate Emmalea Erlandson added 15 rebounds, along with six points. If the Lady Eagles can play as well this week as they did back on Feb. 7 then they should advance past Saturday’s final round matchup. As of press time, the March 2 games had yet to be played; you can follow all Section VI games for times and scores by going to their website: http:// www.section6.e1b.org/ In college basketball Division I, St. Bonaventure’s men’s basketball team is still in the hunt to get to the NCAA tournament with an overall record of 18-11 and 10-7 in Atlantic 10 conference play, good enough for 5th place. Their latest outing was a disappointing loss to the 9th place Davidson College Wildcats by a score of 63-68. The Bonnies will play their final home game this Saturday, March 4 at the Reilly Center; tip of time will be 4 p.m. St. Bonaventure will host the 12th place Minutemen from UMass. The Atlantic 10 Conference Championships will be held in Pittsburgh, PA. If the Bonnies stay where they are in 5th place they will play March 9 at 2:30 p.m.; the game will be carried by NBCSN. The Lady Bonnies’ season ended last Saturday, Feb. 25 with a first round Atlantic 10 playoff loss to La Salle in a
heartbreaker 70-73. Randolph native Mckenna Maycock started in the game and played 39 minutes, the most on the team. Maycock contributed 10 points and three rebounds in the lost cause. Just this past Tuesday, Feb. 28, Maycock earned a spot on the Atlantic 10 Women’s Basketball All-Academic Team. The sophomore accounting major carried a 4.0 GPA. Earlier in the month, Maycock was also named to the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) All-District team. Congratulations to this rising star— keep an eye on No. 10 in 2017-18! The Lady Bonnies ended up 9-20 overall and 4-12 in Atlantic 10 conference play, netting them an 11th place finish. St. Bonaventure will be losing just one senior, Imani Outlaw, so the faces should not change too much for next season. In Division III basketball, Hilbert Hawks men’s and women’s basketball seasons came to a close on Wednesday, Feb. 22 with first round playoff losses. The men’s team lost to Penn State Altoona by just one point, 79-80, and failed to advance. The Hawks ended with an overall record of 15-11. Panama native freshman Josh Eddy had an injury - plagued year, playing in only 21 games, and averaging 7.8 minutes per game. The 6’8” 250-pound center looks to improve on his playing time and contributions to the team on offense and rebounding. Eddy averaged 1.6 points per game and 2.2 rebounds. The Lady Hawks ended their season against the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, losing 55-69. The ladies ended up 11-15 overall, their best showing ever and first ever playoff appearance. Pioneer High School star and junior forward Shannon Rodgers ended the season with seven points and three rebounds in the final game. Player Development tip of the week: With the basketball season winding down, most players will be hanging up their sneakers until next fall. Don’t overlook the opportunity to play some organized summer basketball either in the AAU youth programs or attending one of the many fine summer basketball camps. Hilbert College offers separate sleep over camps for both boys and girls taking place on campus in Hamburg, NY. The boys dates are: Session 1 – June 25-29, Session 2 July 9 – 13. For info, contact Rob deGrandpre, Head Coach, at rdegrandpre@hilbert.edu or (716)-926-8803. Many of the Hilbert players will work with the campers to help them improve their game. The girls dates are: Session 1 – July 16 – 20, High School Elite Camp July 30 – Aug. 3, For more info, contact Melissa Graham, Head Coach, at mgraham@hilbert.edu or (716) 926-8775.
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finished with the silver medal. Logan McColloch (HO) finished 5th, Peter McKenna (HO) 8th, Matthew King (HO) 10th, Ryan Gambrell (HO) 13th and Nicholas Koerber (HV) took 20th. Day One Kombi U14 Women: HoliMont’s Sabine Lucas placed 5th, Sydney Hendricks (HO) 7th, Isabella Scott (HV) 10th, Molly Basadur (HO) 11th, Megan Kelsch (HO) 18th, Helen Malone (HO) 19th, Heather Dunlap (HO) 20th and Zoe Folsetter (HO) took 24th. Day One Kombi U12 Men: Cameron Johnson of HoliMont finished with the gold and Holiday Valley’s Erik Shattenberg took the bronze medal. Buck Rathburn (HO) placed 4th, Liam Ainslie (HO) 6th, Maxwell Burget (HO) 8th, Carson Corey (HV) 9th, Harry Scanlon (HV) 10th, Andrew Williams (HO) 11th, Dougie Basadur (HO) 12th and Owen Griffith (HV) finished 13th. Aaron Gyorgy (HO) finished in 15th, Blake Preston (HO) 19th, Beaudin Napolitano (HO) 21st, Hans Solly (HO) 23rd, Alex Gambrell (HO) 33rd, Nathan Belza (HO) 35th and Jonathan Scarrow (HO) 36th. Day One Kombi U12 Women: Madalyn Cummings of HoliMont took the gold and teammates Mary Catherine Mangan and Claire Rintoul finished with the silver and bronze respectively. Holiday Valley’s Alexandra Smillie and Leah Smillie placed 4th and 5th. Francesca Ferrara (HO) 7th, Charlotte Harter (HV) 8th, Carissa Dunlap (HO) 11th, Charlotte Branscome (HO) 18th, Reese Latta (HV) 21st, Emmylu Carls (HO) 22nd, Kaitlyn Turnbull (HO) 23rd, Katie Hutchings (HV) 24th and Lilah Pecora (HO) finished 25th. Ruby Wiley of HoliMont finished 36th, Maxine Palmerton (HV) 38th and Hannah Baker (HO) took 40th. Day One Kombi U10 Men: Ethan Peters of HoliMont took 2nd place with Henry Black of Holiday Valley finished in 3rd. Holden Bozek (HO) 9th, JR Palmerton (HV) 10th, Coleman Carls (HO) 15th, Christian Lisowsky (HO) 16th, Jasper Tullet (HO) 18th, Cody Preston (HO) 21st, Shay Malone (HO) 24th and George (HO) finished 25th. Day One Kombi U10 Women: Olivia Cummings of HoliMont took 1st followed by teammates Jane Rathburn and Mia Kerl in 2nd and 3rd. Sophia Goldberg of Holiday Valley finished 4th, Molly DeRose (HV) 6th, Eniko Knezic (HO) 9th, Georgia Priestman (HO) 10th, Hannah Goldberg (HV) 11th, Georgia Hewson (HO) 12th and Elizabeth Scott of Holiday Valley finished 13th. Day Two GS U14 Men: Lachlan Deathe (HO) took the silver medal, Ryan Gambrell (HO) 5th, Nicholas Koerber (HV) 7th, Matthew King (HO) 10th and Peter McKenna (HO) 12th. Day Two GS U14 Women: Sydney Hendricks of HoliMont finished 6th, Isabella Scott (HV) 7th, Sabine Lucas (HO) 8th, Molly Basadur (HO) 16th, Heather Dunlap (HO) 17th,
Megan Kelsch (HO) 18th, Helen Malone (HO) 20th and Zoe Folsetter (HO) 25th. Day Two GS U12 Men: Holiday Valley’s Erik Shattenberg walked away with the gold medal, with Cameron Johnson of HoliMont taking the silver medal. Buck Rathburn (HO) 4th, Carson Corey (HV) 6th, Liam Ainslie (HO) 7th, Dougie Basadur (HO) 8th, Harry Scanlon (HV) 9th, Hans Solly (HO) 10th, Blake Preston (HO) 12th and Andrew Williams (HO) 13th. Maxwell Burget (HO) finished 17th, Aaron Gyorgy (HO) 21st, Owen Griffith (HV) 24th, Alex Gambrell (HO) 28th, John Black (HV) 32nd, Jonathan Scarrow (HO) 35th and Nathan Belza (HO) 37th. Day Two GS U12 Women: HoliMont’s Mary Catherine Mangan finished with the gold, followed by teammate Madalyn Cummings with the silver. Alexandra Smillie (HV) had another 4th place finish, Claire Rintoul (HO) 5th, Francesca Ferrara (HO) 7th, Leah Smillie (HV) 8th and Charlotte Harter (HV) finished 9th. Charlotte Branscome (HO) 13th, Carissa Dunlap (HO) 16th, Emmylu Carls (HO) 20th, Kaitlyn Turnbull (HO) 22nd and Katie Hutchings (HV) 23rd. Lilah Pecora of HoliMont finished in 28th, Maxine Palmerton (HV) 35th, Ruby Wiley (HO) 36th and Hannah Baker (HO) 38th. Day Two GS U10 Men: Liam Hamel of HoliMont made his way on to the podium finishing with the silver medal. Henry Black (HV) finished 4th, Holden Bozek (HO) 7th, JR Palmerton (HV) 9th, Coleman Carls (HO) 10th, Cody Preston (HO) 17th, Christian Lisowsky (HO) 18th, Jasper Tullett (HO) 20th, Everett Hamel (HO) 22nd, Shay Malone (HO) 25th and George Wiley (HO) 26th. Day Two GS U10 Women: The HoliMont ladies swept the podium again with Olivia Cummings in 1st, Jane Rathburn 2nd and Mia Kerl 3rd. Molly DeRose of Holiday Valley finished in 4th, Eniko Knezic (HO) 6th, Sophia Goldberg (HV) 8th, Georgia Priestman (HO) 9th, Grace Privitera (HV) 10th, Hannah Goldberg (HV) 12th, Georgia Hewson (HO) 13th and Elizabeth Scott (HV) 14th. U16 Athletes traveled back up to Whiteface for their U16 State Championships. Day one ended up being a Giant Slalom because they could not hold a Super-G due to Mother Nature giving bad visibility. Day two was a Slalom and day three was another Giant Slalom. Day One GS Men: Lucas Johnson of HoliMont finished in 11th, Jes Sauereisen (HV) 25th and Connor Galton (HV) took 52nd. Day One GS Women: Candice Kasahara of Holiday Valley took 7th with teammate Katherine Wojnowski right behind her in 8th. Logan Fredrickson (HV) finished in 10th, Kate Masliwec (HO) 12th, Hayly Fredrickson (HV) 13th and Sierra Cappelli (HV) 14th. Phoebe Dunn of Holiday Valley placed 29th, Alaina Lah (HV) 41st and Claire Taylor (HV) 51st. Day Two SL Men: Alec
Nolan of Holiday Valley finished 5th with Carlo Muscarella of HoliMont in 6th. Lucas Johnson (HO) 8th, Maxxon Solly (HO) 14th, Connor Galton (HV) 53rd and Nolan Evans (HV) took 63rd. Day Two SL Women: Holiday Valley’s Logan Fredrickson took 4th, Candice Kasahara (HV) 6th, Zoe Knauss (HO) 7th and Hayly Fredrickson (HV) 11th. Lauren Thomas (HV) finished 13th with teammates Paige Duffy and Katherine Wojnowski right behind in 14th and 15th. Sierra Cappelli of Holiday Valley placed 17th, Kate Masliwec (HO) 21st, Maddie Welch (HO) 47th and Claire Taylor 53rd. Day Three GS Men: Carlo Muscarella of HoliMont placed 4th, Maxxon Solly (HO) 9th, Lucas Johnson (HO) 16th, William Peters (HO) 26th, Nolan Evans (HV) 28th and Orry Shattenberg (HV) 33rd. Day Three GS Women: Zoe Knauss (HO) finished in 6th, Logan Fredrickson (HV) 7th, Candice Kasahara (HV) 6th and Lauren Thomas (HV) took 10th. Katherine Wojnowski (HV) placed 12th, Kate Masliwec (HO) 13th, Sierra Cappelli (HV) 17th, Paige Duffy (HV) 18th and Hayly Fredrickson (HV) 22nd. Holiday Valley Teammates Phoebe Dunn, Alaina Lah and Claire Taylor came in 40th, 50th and 64th respectively. U19/U21 Athletes Traveled to Gore for their State Championships. They followed the same format as the U16s with two Giant Slaloms and one Slalom. Day One GS Men: Holiday Valley’s Nathan Briselden finished 5th, Max Carbaugh (HV) 6th and HoliMont’s Jacob Flaherty took 7th. Nicholas Scott (HO) placed 16th and Christian Taylor (HV) finished 22nd. Day One GS Women: Chloe Richards of HoliMont took the silver medal. Day Two SL Men: HoliMont’s Nicholas Scott finished 16th, Max Carbaugh (HV) 20th and Sean Nolan (HV) took 22nd. Day Three GS Men: Nathan Briselden (HV) finished 4th, Max Carbaugh (HV) 5th, Sean Nolan (HV) 16th and Christian Taylor (HV) took 27th. Day Three GS Women: Holiday Valley’s Taylor Hubert finished 7th. KANDAHAR CHAMPS TEAM: U14 Women: Sydney Hendricks (HO), Sabine Lucas (HO) and Isabella Scott as First Alternate. U14 Men: Lachlan Deathe (HO), Ryan Gambrell (HO) and Logan McCulloch (HO). U12 Women: Madalyn Cummings (HO), Mary Catherine Mangan (HO), Claire Rintoul (HO), Alexandra Smillie (HV), Leah Smillie (HV), Francesca Ferrara (HO), Charlotte Harter (HV) and Carissa Dunlap (HO). U12 Men: Cameron Johnson (HO), Erik Shattenberg (HV), Buck Rathburn (HO), Liam Ainslie (HO), Carson Corey (HV), Dougie Basadur (HO), Harry Scanlon (HV) and Maxwell Burget (HO). U19 EASTERN CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM: Men: Nathan Briselden (HV), Max Carbaugh (HV) and Jacob Flaherty (HO). Women: Chloe Richards (HO). U16 EASTERN CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM: Men: Carlo Muscarella (HO) and Alec Nolan (HV). Women: Logan Fredrickson (HV), Candice Kasahara (HV), Zoe Knauss (HO) and Katherine Wojnowski (HV). U16 EASTERN FINALS TEAM: Men: Lucas Johnson (HO) and Maxxon Solly (HO). Women: Lauren Thomas (HV), Hayly Fredrickson (HV), Kate Masliwec (HO), Sierra Cappelli (HV) and Paige Duffy (HV). Congratulations to all athletes who have moved on to post season races!
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A Treasure Hunt for the Whole Family
By Indrek Kongats
As winter winds down and spring is soon to arrive, every child gets excited by the fact that Easter is just around the corner. The Easter Bunny is going to deposit copious amounts of candy and chocolate into Easter baskets and hide dozens of brightly colored eggs around the yard for the traditional Easter Egg hunt. This is truly the time for children, but what do the adults have to look forward to? Candy and chocolate just add calories and unbeknownst to the children, someone has to stay up all night to help the Easter Bunny color and plant all of those eggs for the Easter morning egg hunt. There is another kind of hunt that the whole family can annually participate in. Hunting for treasure has always been popular with all ages. Treasure hunting for something that has extreme value has driven many people broke or into the Looney Bin. Searching for a sunken galleon laden with gold is an example of a treasure hunt where the hunter has gone overboard. Fortunately, there is a treasure hunt that will neither be too childish nor too extreme, one that Mother Nature provides for us each and every year— the hunt for antler sheds! Time to burn off all of those calories consumed over
inactive winter months by getting outdoors and having fun looking for hidden treasure — deer antlers. At this time of year, male deer or bucks, as we call them, shed their antlers. Hunters work hard for these trophies during the regular deer hunting season, but the ones that escape and get to keep their heads for another year will shed their antlers during the late winter months. Once the snows begin to melt with warmer weather, these hidden gems will start to appear. Looking much like a limb of a tree at first, but on closer examination as the tines take shape your heart begins to race— you have found an antler. Do the deer care? Of course not. It’s all a part of their life cycle. Deer lose their antlers and grow new ones each year, usually longer and thicker with more tines; the bigger the antler, the older the deer and the greater the treasure. You won’t always find both antlers together or even on the same outing. Do not look for the antlers in perfect symmetry as you might see on the wall of the hunter’s trophy room. Look for a point and then look for a second one. look for a color that might stand out as either too light or out of place. Look for a curve that a branch might not make. Searching for antlers is a great family sport, taking place in the great outdoors while enhancing everyone’s visual acuteness and awareness of nature. A great and safe place to go look for antlers in the Ellicottville area is the Finger Lakes Trail (FLT) system. The FLT starts in Allegany State Park and runs north and east through state and private lands, all the way to the Catskills. Fortunately for Ellicottville residents, it passes through Holiday Valley and HoliMont property, crossing Routes 242 and 219. The trail is accessible yearround, except for some sections
closed during the deer hunting season that cross private lands. These countless miles of trails offer exciting opportunities for spotting sheds without the risk of getting lost or trespassing. On the state portions, you can wander off the trail and search a wider path; on private lands, you must stay on the trail. What a great opportunity and excuse to get the whole family involved in exploring the woods and enjoying the challenge of finding a shed or two! Deer antler sheds don’t last long on the ground. Rodents will gnaw on them, including bunnies, until there is little left, so don’t expect to find many in the summer months. Antlers in good shape have many uses including crafts, jewelry, ornaments, coat racks and even as hardware as drawer handles on cabinets. There are few books available on hunting sheds, but one of the best is written by my good friend Dennis Walrod simply titled “Antlers.” Walrod’s book covers everything you need to know and much more. The book has chapters on the scientific facts of the whitetail deer, the growth process of their antlers, actual shed hunting practices, scoring your antler finds, carving, art, fabrication and even a chapter on their medical benefits. The book is available on Amazon.com. Visit the FLT website to find out more on how the trails are organized and maintained and get complete details with the use of their interactive maps on their entire trail system; http://www.fltconference.org/ trail/. Take advantage of the winter melt and get out on the trails to find a treasure of your own. It won’t be hard to excite the kids to tag along on this adventure and it won’t cost more than some bottles of water, a trail snack and a good pack to carry your booty in.
Alpaca Fiber Clinic March 9 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County 4-H invites anyone interested in learning more about alpacas and the variety of attributes of alpaca fiber to attend two events titled Alpaca Attributes & Colors. These will take place on Thursday, March 9, starting at 5 p.m., at the Cornell Cooperative Building,
Ellicottville, NY 14731. In addition to new 4-H members, Cooperative Extension is always looking for adult volunteers to share their time and talents with the young people in our community. For more information, and to book your place, please contact Abigail Luzier or Katie Benatovich at (716) 699-2377.
Injured Bald Eagle on the Mend
Over the Presidents Day weekend, an injured bald eagle was discovered floating in the Genesee River in the Southern tier. The Seneca Nation of Indians Fish & Wildlife were called to pull the bird out of the river. Despite strong currents and cold temperatures, the SNI-FW was able to pull the injured eagle from the water. The eagle was brought to Wild Spirit Education for rehabilitation. Wild Spirit’s wildlife rehabilitators stabilized the bird and checked for injuries. A puncture wound in the shoulder area was cleaned up and the wing was stabilized until the bird could be assessed by a veterinarian the next day.
Paul Fehringer of Wild Spirit took the injured bald eagle to Dr. Scott Nachbar of Springville for initial care. Dr. Nachbar cleaned the wound more thoroughly and sutured it up. A series of x-rays was taken. Dr. Laura Wade of Clarence was also seen for her opinion on the case. The two veterinarians discovered a fractured coracoid. It was determined that surgery was too risky and that the wing should be able to heal with time. Although the cause of the injury to the bald eagle is unknown, gunshot was ruled out. Bruising in the chest as well as blood in the airway indicates blunt force trauma
such as a car hit. The bald eagle is presently under the care of Wild Spirit Education in Delevan. Wild Spirit is a state and federally licensed wildlife rehabilitation facility. We specialize in the rehabilitation of raptors. Wild Spirit Education is also an environmental education facility. The eagle is doing well at this time. Only time will tell as to whether or not the eagle will be releasable. If it can go back to the wild, the bird will be released back on the Seneca reservation. If it is not able to be released, Wild Spirit will place the bird with a licensed educational facility. Donations of fish as well as monetary donations to help pay for medicine, treatment and food are greatly appreciated. Wild Spirit Education is a 501(c)3, notfor- profit organization. All donations can be made on line atwww.wildspirit.org/support. Progress of the eagle can be seen at www.facebook.com/ wildspiriteducation.
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March 10-12, don’t miss the highlight of the winter in Ellicottville during Mardi Gras and Winter Carnival Weekend! Friday, March 10 will feature the Junior Bacchus Ball with a King and Queen pageant, held upstairs at Madigan’s, from 7 to 9 p.m. The private gala will feature New Orleansstyle food and a great night of fun. Purchase tickets at www. ellicottvilleny.com. The annual parade will be held on Saturday, March 11. Grab some beads and come check out floats with the theme of “Where we have been and where we are going in Ellicottville.” Want in on the parade? The family-friendly parade is open to everyone and anyone, but you have to register first at www.ellicottvilleny. com. Over at Holiday Valley, the party goes all weekend long with fun activities and events for the whole family. Highlights include the Snowbar at Yodeler with music and fun and the costume parade down Mardi Gras on Sunday where the winner gets a season pass for next year, and everyone’s favorite— the Dummy Downhill! For more info, check out the article on page 1. Always another great time on the slopes, the annual Pond Skimming returns to Holiday Valley on Saturday, March 18.
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during its winter season. The coaster, located by Holiday Valley’s Tannenbaum Lodge, lets guests ride up in their own car, then control their own speed on the twisting, turning way back down. For more info, visit www.holidayvalley.com/ winter/sky-flyermountaincoaster/ It’s not too early to start thinking about next year’s fun on the slopes. Purchase your 2017-18 Holiday Valley Classic Season Passes or Ultimate Passes through April 30 for the best rates! Plus you are eligible for a feefree installment plan which makes purchasing a pass very affordable. If you are a new Classic Passholder, once your have paid in full you can start skiing this year on March 1st. Rangers, Eagles, Race team, Freestyle Team, Snowboard Team and Masters Programs also available now. March in WNY means all things maple. Be sure to check out the state-wide Maple Weekends, March 18-19 and 25-26. Maple producers across New York will be hosting open houses for the public to see how maple syrup and other related products are made. This family-oriented event features sugar house tours, samples, activities and much more. For more info and to find participating maple farms, visit www.nysmaple.com and check out the article on page 1. March in Ellicottville means fun on the snow, parties in the streets and on the slopes, springtime treats and fun for all. Get out and enjoy!
days. On Sunday, head to the Champagne Warming Hut for the Ski Patrol Pancake Breakfast, going from 9 a.m. till it’s gone. Also on Sunday, starting at noon, stop by the Main Lodge for the Lederhose Ski Club hot dog cookout and wine and cheese from Ellicottville Ski Club. Wash it all down at the Snowbar, open from noon to 4 30 p.m., which is just what it sounds like—a giant bar made out of snow at the base of Yodeler. Music anyone? On Saturday, check out Mo Porter performing at the Yodeler Lodge, with the Party Squad there on Sunday; both will be performing from 4 to 8 p.m. Don’t forget your nonperishable food donations for the Ellicottville Food Pantry during the annual Ski Patrol Food Drive. These can be donated at Tops Market on March 10 and 11, and also during the Mardi Gras parade in the village. Other weekend highlights
include face painting and snow sculptures throughout the resort. You won’t want to miss any of the high-energy fun that is Winter Carnival. For more info, visit www.holidayvalley. com. Schedule of Events: Saturday, March 11 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Face Painting in Customer Service 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Safety Patrol Cookout, base of Yodeler noon-4:30 p.m. Snowbar, base of Yodeler 4 to 8 p.m. Mo Porter band, Yodeler Lodge 6:30 p.m. Mardi Gras Parade, Village of Ellicottville. Sunday, March 12 9 a.m. Ski Patrol Pancake Breakfast, top of Champagne Warming Hut 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Face Painting in Customer Service 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Safety Patrol Cookout, base of Yodeler
11:45 a.m. Line up for Costume Parade, Edelweiss Lean-to on Mardi Gras noon Costume Parade down Mardi Gras, judging at bottom noon Lederhose Ski Club hot dog cookout, Ellicottville Ski Club wine and cheese slopeside Holiday Valley Lodge noon-4:30 p.m. Snowbar at Yodeler 2 p.m. Dummy Downhill, Yodeler. $5 entry 4 to 8 p.m. Party Squad Band, Yodeler Lodge
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CRCF Community Fund Grant Brings Car Seats to Catt. County Cattaraugus County residents can count on the availability of safe car seats without any budget strain thanks in part to a grant from the Community Fund at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation. CRCF’s board of directors approved a $1,200 grant to Ardent Solutions for the organization’s Child Passenger Safety Seat Program, which expanded its services into Cattaraugus County in late 2016. The program provides education and assistance from certified car seat technicians, as well as access to free, safe car seats for families who meet income eligibility requirements. “Outreach, education and car seat inspection services target all families with small children, with special emphasis on lowincome families, grandparents raising grandchildren, foster parents and those receiving public assistance,” said Helen Evans, Ardent Solutions associate director. Education and inspections are just as important in the program as providing new car seats, Evans stressed. “Before a family can receive a car seat, we have them watch a 30-minute educational video
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and train them on proper use and installation,” she said. “We also plan to attend WIC [Women, Infant, and Children] clinics throughout Cattaraugus County beginning this spring. We often find that people have installed the car seats improperly or their children have outgrown them,” said Evans. “At that point, we either offer hands-on training or appropriate car seats to replace those that are no longer safe.” National statistics indicate that 75 percent of children are not properly restrained in a motor vehicle. Proper child restraints reduce mortalities in traffic incidents by 71 percent for infants 1 or younger and by 54 percent for children between 1 and 4. “The CRCF board agreed that this grant would benefit our community significantly,” said CRCF Executive Director Karen Niemic Buchheit. “When you look at the national statistics, you see that this grant can do so much to keep the children of our community safe.” Evans said that the grant from the Community Fund filled a need for increased funding when the program was encouraged to expand into Steuben and Cattaraugus counties after initially serving
Allegany County alone. “The added funding from the grant is important to us because we do not want to turn anyone away, and the need is great,” Evans said. “Car seats are expensive on a limited budget,” she added. “We see that people will buy car seats at lawn sales or receive car seats as hand-medowns. Sometimes the car seat may not fit the child, may be out dated, has been in crash or has been recalled. They just are not safe.” Since the program began in Allegany County, it has allowed for approximately 250 car seat inspections and has distributed over 150 new car seats to families in need. The program is also funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration with a grant from the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. “We were thrilled to be able to expand into Steuben and Cattaraugus County,” Evans said. “It is such a joy to help families transport their children safer. To learn more about the Child Passenger Safety Program, families are welcome to visit Ardent Solutions online at www.ardentnetwork.org or by calling 585-593-5223, ext. 1014.
By Jen Lee
Making sofa cushions for the first time is an undertaking of minuscule proportions. I liken it to learning how to make…a sofa cushion. To learn this skill I went to the holy grail of information—YouTube. I watched 2.5 videos of people creating cushions or filling cushions with ease and thought, “I can do that too.” I also thought, “Hey, the advice from two people is greater than one because… math,” so I decided to compile the information together in a smorgasbord of nonsense. I headed out to JoAnn’s and Worth W. Smith with my considerably made-up knowledge. At JoAnn’s, I found what I guessed was upholstery fabric. I deduced this because I asked someone, “Where is your upholstery fabric?” and that’s where I was led. I purchased the precise amount I needed, which was derived by guessing and adding guessed numbers together, then multiplying that number by 48, which would ensure I had enough. When I returned home with my fabric, zippers, and thread, I measured out the pieces I needed and discovered that I had guessed just right. I had an enormous waste of fabric left over. This was good because I am poor so I really shouldn’t be spending extra money on too much fabric. I sewed and sewed and soon it was together, looking
like a cushion cover with a few imperfections. I was sure to point out every mess up to anyone I showed my handiwork as if to say, “See? I know exactly what I’m doing because I know this is crap.” This would ensure their amazement as they realized I recognized my inferior abilities instead of thinking I was better than I am. Humility in the form of bragging works every time. Now came the fun part, if you define fun by sweating profusely and almost throwing your back out of whack while trying to jam pieces of foam that are too large into warbledshape cushion covers that are too small. Which of course, I do. Why were the covers so small and the foam so big? One of the videos said to get foam 1 inch larger than the area I wanted to jam it into. Thinking ahead I said to myself “That sounds wise and exactly what I need to do instead of following the other video’s advice of getting the exact size foam for the covers.” I added the batting or whatever the heck it’s called and glued it. Gluing batting onto foam is easy, but don’t do it in your bedroom for the love of all that’s holy. A) The adhesive smells, and B) you will overspray because your father taught you that if a spoonful of something is good, than a gallon is better. This causes extra spray to land on your floor and your socks will be sticking to it as you walk on it for months to come. Once I had the blasted stuff glued to the other stuff, it was time to play God and decide that I can make the impossible happen. I started off positively, thinking okay, this is way too big to fit but I’ll get it in there because I have no extra money and no extra foam, so I have to make it work. This motivation gave me
the will to spend the next 40 minutes turning the cover, the foam, and myself around and around in circles as I inched it closer to it’s destination…hell. I never gave up and finally I slammed enough of that foam into the tiny space for me to inch that zipper around, which I now realized was way too small for the cushion cover size! Before closing the zipper I noticed several places where the glued batting said “screw you!” and bunched up in clumps here and there under the cushion fabric. Through a frustrated sigh, I refused to quit, because I knew I’d never get back that time and I wouldn’t be able to humilitybrag to my friends and family, which was the main reason for this project to start with. So, I reached down and smoothed it out as best I could, which is akin to how non-bakers “smooth” out fondant…lump city. After repeating these steps for a second cushion, I discovered they were two different sizes, which I solved by pretending they weren’t and putting a pillow behind the smaller cushion so it sticks out the same distance. And then I bragged away…all humble like. Jen Lee has been writing since she was in the 3rd grade and won a stuffed animal dog; which still sits on her writing desk as her most prized award. She graduated from Malone University with a degree in Journalism and Theatre. Jen has written for several newspapers as a humor columnist covering everything from dating, cooking, travel, how-to, relationships, and more. She currently lives in Cuba, NY with her family. Jen may be contacted at jen@ jensquill.com and welcomes all comments and suggestions for future articles.
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SIX ASTRONOMY CLASSES FOR 2017 – An Introduction to the Night Sky – March 8th Naked Eye Objects in the Night Sky – March 22nd Meteors, Meteorites, Craters and Comets – March 29th Our Instruments for Viewing the Night Sky – April 5th The Total Solar Eclipse of 2017 – April 19th These classes will be led by long time amateur astronomer Bert Probst and each is structured for adults and young adults over the age of 16. There is no charge for any of these classes and attendance is limited to 15. You may attend any or all of these classes. They will meet at the library on Wednesdays from 7 PM to 8:30
PM and advanced registration is required. So, if any class strikes a chord of interest with you call today (716-6992842) to register. Contact the library for more details on any of these classes or stay tuned for full-length articles in the newspaper. Tax Forms – We are starting to receive IRS tax forms and we should have the NYS forms and instruction booklets soon. In addition, if you call or stop in the library you can give us a list of the IRS forms you need and your address and the IRS will mail the forms directly to you with a wait time of one to two weeks. Book Sale – President’s Day Weekend – The book sale will continue for another two weeks. It is open during our regular business hours.
Copper Enamel Class – March 9 th from 6-8 pm. - Call the library to register and/or for more information. Cost - $5.00 Spring Felting Class – March 14th from 6-8 pm. – Call the library to register and/ or for more information. Free Spring “all occasion” card class – March 21 st from 6-8 pm - Call the library to register and/or for more information. Cost - $15.00 Adult Coloring – come join Cathy Lacy for a relaxing, stress free, creative break in your day! Every Tuesday from 2 pm to 3 pm at the Ellicottville Library. Free program, all supplies provided. Bring Out Your Inner Child! Knitting (& crochet) Club – The Knitting Club meets on Mondays at the Library. All Monday meetings in March are 6-8 pm. All abilities welcome – just bring some yarn and your needles! Story time is every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. www.evml.org – check out our website for more information on new arrivals of books, coming events and classes, and browse the system catalog for books, eBooks and movies.
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“Out of Bounds” by Val McDermid
When a teenage joyrider crashes a stolen car and ends up in a coma, a routine DNA test reveals a connection to an unsolved murder from twenty- two years before. Finding the answer to the cold case should be straightforward. But it’s as twisted as the DNA helix itself. Meanwhile, detective Karen Pirie finds herself irresistibly drawn to another mystery that she has no business investigating, a mystery that has its roots in a terrorist bombing two decades ago. And again, she finds that nothing is as it seems. An enthralling, twisty read, Out of Bounds reaffirms Val McDermid’s place as one of the most dependable professionals in the mystery and thriller business.
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Health & Fitness Avoiding Overuse Injuries
This book is currently available in book format only at the Ellicottville Memorial Library. Don’t forget, you can access over 15,100 eBooks and eAudiobooks using your library card!
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Recently, a 30-day squat challenge came across one of my emails. It was a challenge so unrealistic and dangerous that the group sponsoring it appalled me. Basically, you start on Day 1 with 50 squats. Each day you add 5 more with periodic rest days and ultimately you end your challenge with 250 squats! Of course, all you get is a picture of some fitness model sitting in a squat. There are no instructions about warming up or proper form like engaging your core and breathing etc. So here is what I see as a fitness professional—OVERUSE INJURY. This is not the only challenge I have seen recently that
screams,“Come on, let’s shred your muscles, LITERALLY!” Push-up challenges, crunch challenges — I train folks six days a week and even my most seasoned athletes get lazy with their form. Plus, training one part of your body goes against every rule in the fitness industry. What Causes Overuse Injuries? • Lack of appropriate muscle strength or endurance • Poor core stability • Muscle imbalance (strong tight muscles versus weak stretched muscles) • Inflexibility • Misalignment or biomechanical issues (e.g. flat foot, squinting patellae) • Training errors • Faulty technique • Incorrect equipment By far the most common cause of overuse injury is training errors. Moreover, the most common error is “too much, too soon.” Some athletes mistakenly think more exercise is better, and they fail to get adequate rest. This can lead to a chronic, overuse injury. This is also common in advanced exercisers who suddenly increase their time or intensity
in an abrupt manner (often while training for an event). Doing the same exercise day after day is another way to end up with an overuse injury. Stressing the same muscle groups and performing the same movement patterns repeatedly can put a tremendous amount of strain on muscles, tendons and ligaments, causing irritation, inflammation and even stress fractures. Even if you successfully avoid an overuse injury, you may end up with muscle imbalance, weakness, tightness and alignment problems. So, next time you see a fitness challenge that builds repetitions into the triple digits, just know that it’s not for you. Instead, remember that your body needs balance. It needs to be trained front to back and side to side. Stay in one dimension and you will not enjoy the results. To avoid these problems, vary your exercise training routine and workout with a professional. Do a variety of different types of exercise and cross train. If you feel an injury coming on, speak up— typically a trainer can modify exercises to fit your fitness level.
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Public Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING BOARD VILLAGE OF ELLICOTTVILLE, NEW YORK Pursuant to NYS Village Law and Sections 5-5.A, 6-6.A, 1016 and 11-6.B of the Village of Ellicottville Zoning Local Law, a Public Hearing before the Village of Ellicottville Planning Board will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 5:30 P.M. in the Ellicottville Town Hall, 1 West Washington Street, Ellicottville, New York, to consider: Application No. PB-2017- 02, an application by Phil Vogt for a Special Use Permit, Site Plan Review, Architectural Design Review and Certificate of Appropriateness (Historic District) for a rear addition, exterior renovations and change in use from retail commercial establishment to a mix of retail commercial and restaurant uses at 23 Washington Street, identified as tax map parcel 55.035-5- 9. The Planning Board will hear all interested persons at the public hearing. Persons wishing to do so may submit written comments at or prior to the public hearing. Application materials are available for review at the Ellicottville Town Hall, 1 West Washington Street, P.O. Box 475, Ellicottville, NY 14731 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Election Notice Take notice, that for the general election to be held in the Village of Ellicottville, NY on March 21, 2017 1. The polling place for the sole election district of said Village shall be the Ellicottville Town Center, 28 Parkside Drive, Ellicottville, NY 716-699- 4636 2. The polls shall be open for voting from 12 noon to 9:00 PM Election Notice Be it Resolved, by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ellicottville, NY that is designate the following offices, and terms to be filled at the next general election to be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2017: Trustee – 4 Year Term Trustee – 4 Year Term Ellicottville Vote for Two Trustee 4 Year Republican Gregory R. Cappelli 47 Elizabeth Street Trustee 4 Year Republican Spencer Murray 34 Washington Street Ellicottville Village of Ellicottville Mary J. Klahn Village Clerk NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, VILLAGE OF ELLICOTTVILLE, NEW YORK: The Village of Ellicottville Board will hold a public hearing on Monday March 13th at 6:00pm at the Town & Village Hall, located at One West Washington Street, Ellicottville, New York re: 2017-2018 Budget. Copies of the budget are available in the Village Clerks office from 8:00am till 1:00pm – 1:45pm till 4:00pm. Mary J. Klahn Village Clerk
Pursuant to Section 7-712- a of NYS Village Law and Section 19.5.B of the Village of Ellicottville Zoning Local Law, a Public Hearing before the Village of Ellicottville Zoning Board of Appeals will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. in the Ellicottville Town Hall, 1 West Washington Street, Ellicottville, New York, to consider: Application No. ZBA-2017- 01, an appeal by Phil Vogt for an Area Variance to Section 3A- 7.D.6) of the Village Zoning to allow construction of an addition resulting in a total floor area ratio greater than allowed. The site is located at 23 Washington Street, identified as tax map parcel 55.035-5- 9. The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear interested persons at the public hearing. Persons wishing to do so may submit written comments at or prior to the public hearing. Application materials are available for review at the Ellicottville Town Hall, 1 West Washington Street, P.O. Box 475, Ellicottville, NY 14731 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Pursuant to Section 7-712- a of NYS Village Law and Section 19.5.B of the Village of Ellicottville Zoning Local Law, a Public Hearing before the Village of Ellicottville Zoning Board of Appeals will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. in the Ellicottville Town Hall, 1 West Washington Street, Ellicottville, New York, to consider: Application No. ZBA-2017- 02, an appeal by Linda Neuwirth for an Area Variance to Section 3A-2.C.6) of the Village Zoning to allow construction of an accessory structure with a total floor area ratio greater than allowed. The site is located at 30 Jefferson Street, identified as tax map parcel 55.035-6- 26. The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear interested persons at the public hearing. Persons wishing to do so may submit written comments at or prior to the public hearing. Application materials are available for review at the Ellicottville Town Hall, 1 West Washington Street, P.O. Box 475, Ellicottville, NY 14731 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Holy Name of Mary RC Church, Ellicottville 20-22 Jefferson St., 699-2592 Sat. Vigil Mass 5pm Sun. Holy Mass 8am &10:30am
Local Community Meetings All meetings are at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Ashford (2nd Wednesday)
St. John’s Episcopal Church, Ellicottville Washington and Jefferson Sts. 945-1820, Services 5pm Sat
Cattaraugus Village (2nd Monday)
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Ellicottville 6360 Rt. 219 East, 699-2265 Thrive Alive Contemporary Worship Service Sat 5pm, Traditional Worship Service Sun 9am Sun Sch. & Adult Bible Study 10am
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United Church, Ellicottville Elizabeth and Elk Sts. 699-4003, Sun Sch, begins in Sept Worship, 11am First Baptist Church, Great Valley 5049 Rt.219, 945-4629 Sun Sch. 9:30am Worship 10:45am & 6:30pm United Methodist Church, Great Valley 5242 Rt. 219, 945-4375 Sun Sch. 10am, Worship 11am Solomon’s Porch Ministries, Mansfield 7705 Toad Hollow Rd, 257-9138, Sat 7pm, Sun 10am Grace Bible Baptist, Little Valley 201 Rock City Street 257-3645 Sun Sch 10am, Sun Worship 11:0am & 6pm Wed Bible study/prayer svc 7pm
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Deadline and Candidates for Village Elections Announced
Cattaraugus County Board of Elections Commissioners Michael Brisky and Kevin Burleson announced that the last day to register to be eligible to vote in the upcoming village elections is Friday, March 10, 2017. Tuesday, March 21, 2017 is Village Election Day in Cattaraugus County, with voting from noon until 9 p.m. in all Villages. This year, elections will be held in the villages of Allegany, Cattaraugus, Ellicottville, Gowanda, Portville, and South Dayton. Voter registration applications may be obtained at the Board of Elections office, 207 Rock City Street, Suite 100, Little Valley or from the Board of Elections website www.cattco.org. Voter registration forms are also available at any local post office, county or state agency, as well as from city, town or village clerks. Absentee ballots are available to eligible voters. The deadline for applying for an absentee ballot by mail is Tuesday, March 14, but voters may apply in person through Monday, March 20. New York State Election Law requires voters to register with the Board of Elections by the close of business (5 p.m.) on Friday, March 10 to be eligible to vote in the village elections. Applicants must be 18 years of age on or before Village Election Day, a citizen of the U.S. and have lived in the
village for at least 30 days before the election. The 2017 village election candidates are as follows: Village: Allegany Trustee – 4 Year Term (Vote for Two) Kelly Granger – Democratic Jerry L. Cummins – Democratic Kelly Granger – Republican Jerry L. Cummins – Republican Justice – 4 Year Term (Vote for One) Lance Brennan – Democratic Lance Brennan – Republican Village: Cattaraugus Mayor – 2 Year Term (Vote for One) Wirt Smith – Democratic Wirt Smith – Republican Trustee – 2 Year Term (Vote for Two) Jason Crawford – Democratic Robert J. Botsford – Democratic Jason Crawford – Republican Robert J. Botsford – Republican Trustee – 1 Year Term (Vote for One) Diane S. Wienk – Democratic Diane S. Wienk – Republican Village: Ellicottville Trustee – 4 Year Term (Vote for Two) Gregory R. Cappelli – Republican Spencer Murray – Republican Village: Gowanda Mayor – 2 Year Term (Vote for One) Samuel D. Castellano – Forward
David L. Smith – Gowanda on the Move Trustee – 2 Year Term (Vote for Two) Carol A. Sheibley – Allegiance Jack T. Broyles – Public Rights Paul M. Zimmermann – Open Door Village: Portville Trustee – 4 Year Term (Vote for Two) Joseph C. McLarney – Democratic Michael J. DeBarbieri – Democratic Joseph C. McLarney – Republican Francisco Morales – Republican Trustee – 2 Year Term (Vote for One) John I. Kaiser, Jr. – Republican Justice – 4 Year Term (Vote for One) Chris J. Piaggi – Democratic Chris J. Piaggi – Republican Village: South Dayton Mayor – 2 Year Term (Vote for One) Scott R. Kerr – Democratic Scott R. Kerr – Republican Trustee – 2 Year Term (Vote for Two) Karen W. Strickland – Democratic Melinda K. Frederickson – Democratic Robert L. Astry – Republican Stephen M. Foster – Republican For more information, contact the Cattaraugus County Board of Elections at (716) 938-2400.
Great Valley Senior Group
The Great Valley Senior Group (including the towns of Great Valley, Salamanca, Ellicottville, Humphrey and Mansfield) will meet at the Great Valley Fire Hall on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Please bring a dish to pass and your own place
setting. The luncheon will be served at 1 p.m. Come early to visit with your friends. After the luncheon, we will have a speaker from the Department of the Aging update us on all the many services that they have and tell us how to get these programs
working for us. There is more help than you can imagine. Come and listen; bring your questions. The travel committee will be telling us what trips we will be taking this summer. For more information, call Yvonne Darts at 244-6267.
Dept. of the Aging/NY Connects Community Forum March 25
St. Paul’s of Ellicottville, in conjunction with the Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging / NY Connects, is pleased to invite you to a Community Forum on Saturday, March 25, at 10 a.m. at St. Paul’s in Ellicottville. St. Paul’s is located at 6360 Route 242 East in Ellicottville. The topic “Positive Communication Techniques” will be presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. Department of Aging staff will also present on the topics of
Self Care for the Caregiver, the Conversation Project and the Western New York Alzheimer’s Caregiver Partnership. This is a free outreach event to the community and may be of benefit to anyone who is functioning in a caregiving capacity regardless of diagnosis. Representatives will be available to demonstrate the NY Connects Resource Directory and speak about local Department of the Aging and NY Connects Services.
NY Connects provides Cattaraugus County residents free, easy and local access to information and assistance for you and your family who are exploring available options for long term care, regardless of age or income. Representatives will also be able to answer questions and provide information on a variety of programs that are available through our local Department of the Aging. For any questions please contact St. Paul’s at 6992265 or Katie Ambuski at the Department of Aging at 3738032. This event is in part sponsored by The Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging, NY Connects and the WNY Alzheimer’s Caregiver Partnership, which is funded through a grant from the NYS Department of Health. Refreshments will be served.
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22nd Annual Holiday Valley Ski Patrol Food Drive Come one, come all! As many of you know, the Holiday Valley Ski Patrol is again organizing its annual food drive to benefit the Ellicottville Food Pantry during the upcoming Mardi Gras Weekend. Members of our patrol will be collecting non-perishable food items, paper products, toiletries, cleaning supplies, and cash donations at the Tops Market in Ellicottville on Friday, March 10 from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, March 11 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you cannot make it to Tops during these times, you can also bring your donated items and/or cash to the Mardi Gras Parade that starts at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. If you don’t have any Mardi Gras beads, don’t sweat it. You will be given a string of beads for your donation made at Tops or during the parade so you can look festive. Just look for a patroller in a red jacket with a white cross. The Ellicottville Food Bank assists many families who rely upon these donations for basic daily needs. With your generosity, together we can help those less fortunate in the community. If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact me at danielpbuchanan@yahoo.com or (716) 249-1169. On behalf of the entire Holiday Valley Ski Patrol, I want to thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity.
Daniel Buchanan
The Penguin Paddle Thanks You A basic Thank You is easy. A deep-seated, sincere Thank You, not so much. The support that the Lounsbury Adaptive Ski Program at Holiday Valley has received from the greater Ellicottville community has been nothing short of miraculous. It is easy to be a supporter when the sun is shining, there is a gentle breeze and the skiing is good. Penguin Paddle Saturday arrived last week with warm temperatures, moderate winds, pouring rain, then sleet, a little sunshine, then snow! Yet through it all, the Penguin Paddle was supported by happy, enthusiastic staff and friends, even people we’ve never met. You were all there for Lounsbury! Always have been, and God-willing, you always will be. Thank you, once again. I hope we can continue to make a difference in people’s lives. Mary Ellen Racich Director Lounsbury Adaptive Ski Program
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
A Calendar of Events for Ellicottville and Surrounding Communities March 3 Free Heel Fling Telemark festival, HoliMont www.holimont.com March 3 West Valley Community Friday Night Fish Fry 4:30 - 7:30pm West Valley Vol. Hose Co. Rte. 240 March 3 -5 Olean Community Theatre presents “The Big Meal” Palmer Opera House Cuba, NY March 4 4th Annual March Into Randolph Randolph, NY 10am - 4pm enjoyrandolph.org March 4 Ken Brown 700 Club Fundraiser, Yodeler Shelter, Holiday Valley Noon $10 Donation Live & Silent Auctions Food & Drinks
March 4 Sugaring at Sprague’s with Pfeiffer Nature Center 10am - 11:30am Sprague’s Maple Farms Portville, NY March 4 Phoenix Rise to the Challenge Race HoliMont March 4-5 Scout Days at Holiday Valley www.holidayvalley.com March 8 Great Valley Senior Group Great Valley Firehall 1p.m. March 9 Alpaca Fiber Clinic Cornell Cooperative Bldg. Ellicottville at 5pm March 10-12 Winter Carnival and Mardi Gras Weekend Holiday Valley and Village of Ellicottville
March 10 West Valley Community Friday Night Fish Fry 4:30 - 7:30pm West Valley Vol. Hose Co. Rte. 240 March 13 -15 Hunters’ Education Class Hideaway Archery 4:30 - 9:30pm South Dayton, NY www.cattco.org/news March 14 Clare College Jazz Concert and the BPO Big Band Rigas Theater St. Bonaventure 7 p.m. March 18-19 March 25-26 NYS Maple Weekend See www.nysmaple.com for participating locations March 25 Community Forum on Aging - Alzheimer’s St. Paul’s - Ellicottville at 10am 699-2265 or 373-8032
If you have an event for our community calendar, please email alicia@ellicottvilletimes.com or call (716) 699-4062.
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VOLUME 2 ISSUE 9
MARCH 3 - 9, 2017
The Official Newspaper
of the Village of Springville, NY and Springville-Griffith Institute Central Schools
Maple Season at Wendel’s
March Madness In Springville
Upcoming Events March 4 Softball Tournament to Benefit Springville Boys & Girls Club
By Alicia Dziak
It’s March in Springville. Longer days, roller coaster weather, fun in the sun, snow, rain and everything in between. It’s the time of year to get outside and enjoy the last of winter and the first of spring. Get in the last of the season’s skiing and snowboarding fun at Kissing Bridge. March 4 is the annual Labatt BBQ, and the last Late Night Great Night of the season is Friday, March 10, sponsored by Snowflake Ski Shop and 245. Now’s also the time to plan for next season. Mark your calendar for March 11 and 12 for KB’s annual sale, and score the best deals on next year’s time on the slopes. This popular sale is available at the KB Ticket Center and at www.
March 4 SYI Spring Sports In-Person Signups Town Hall
Left to right: Marty, Bernie, Cami, Nick, baby Kaitlyn and Lynne Wendel By Elizabeth Riggs
kbski.com for two days only. Enjoy some fresh air at Sprague Brook, which offers hiking trails and much more. If the snow returns, Sprague
Brook houses one of the area’s best sledding hills, which is open daily, weatherpermitting, from 10 a.m. until
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The Legacy to Reopen This Summer
When Marty Wendel was a 10-year-old boy, making maple syrup was just a simple way to make extra cash. “As a young guy wanting to buy a mini bike, I was looking for some way to make money, so I started to experiment with making maple syrup,” said Wendel. “We built a little sugarhouse out back in the
As many in the Springville area have heard through social media or other resources, the Legacy restaurant in Springville is planning to reopen this summer. In a brief interview with owner Ted Winkey, he explained that they are in the research stage. “We have the blueprint table, just waiting on the blueprints,” is the way Ted put it. The Legacy opened in October 2000, when Ted and his wife, Kathy, purchased and remodeled the old Plaza Pizzeria. The Winkeys had a successful seven-year run with the restaurant in the early 2000s. Ted recalled many people who came through the doors— people from Niagara Falls, Lockport and Jamestown to the south would come here. When they came back, they would bring guests from out of town. “Our guest book had people from Germany, Great Britain, The Czech Republic and even Japan and Brazil,” noted Ted. See Legacy page 6
BBall, Wrestling Wrap Up, Track Sending One to States
The February break week was one of solid efforts that came up a bit short for SGI student-athletes. Varsity Wrestling, Submitted by Coach Mark Vogel This past weekend, Mikey Evans participated in the New York State Wrestling Championships help at the Times Union Center in Albany, NY. Mikey went 2-2 at the tournament. He won his first match by pin before losing to the eventual champion. In See SGI Winter Sports page 4
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March 10-12 SGI High School Musical March 18-19 and 25-26 New York Maple Weekends
A LOOK BACK:
The March Wind
By Derek M. Otto
SGI Winter Sports:
woods when I was a freshman in high school.” Fifty years later, a curiosity has turned into a passion, and one tap has turned into about 6,000 for Wendel and his immediate family who run the maple syrup operation of Wendel’s Poultry Farm and who will be participating in Maple Weekends.
By Derek M. Otto
A Geiger counter kit that was supplied by the OCD. In the event of an attack, the counter could detect radiation in and outside of the shelter. Note the number manuals for just two counters. Kit courtesy of Fiddler’s Green Curiosity Shop.
As we try to figure out if March is going to come in like a lion or lamb, we have to look back to not so long ago when we were prepared for a different kind of wind: nuclear fallout. It was very surprising that the nation’s nuclear clock— a symbolic clock that reflects nuclear security— was recently moved from two to twelve. Twelve is a nuclear attack. The last time it was moved off five, a relatively safe number, was in 1995
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A Month Full of Events At the Hamburg Fairgrounds
By Mary Heyl
If you think the Fairgrounds in Hamburg is just for the Erie County Fair every summer, think again! This 265-acre facility hosts a range of events and activities all year long, and there’s plenty to do, even during these last few weeks of winter. The Fairgrounds is just a short drive from Springville, and upcoming events including EquiFest, Plantasia and the Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show are definitely worth the drive! On Saturday and Sunday, March 18 and 19, WNY EquiFest 2017, sponsored by the Western Chapter for the New York State Horse Council, will take place at the Showplex at the Fairgrounds. JoAnne
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Bonsack, Media Coordinator, that this year, which is the invites families to attend this seventh year of the show, will free event that features some of be bigger than ever with even the area’s top horse clinicians more exciting presentations and trainers. Each year, and top horse trainers. Shawn Flarida, the National EquiFest grows, and Bonsack is pleased to share the news See Hamburg Fairgrounds page 3
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Colden Market & Café
By Elizabeth Riggs
Take just one glance at the Colden Market & Cafe menu and your mouth will inevitably begin to water. With specialty pizzas, homemade pot pies, hot subs and authentic Italian dishes, the newly-opened market has plenty to choose from. Colden Market and Café, located at 8796 State Road, officially opened in July of 2016, at the site of the former Harmony Market. For co-owners and couple, Joe Caldarelli and Julie Fronckowiak, opening the market was a combined dream. “I always loved to cook, and she always wanted a country store. When this place became available, we thought we ought to look into it,” said Caldarelli. “We bought a house out in Boston three years ago, and we just loved the area.” After purchasing the building, the couple transformed the market from the inside out. Upgrades include the infamous bright blue exterior, and numerous interior changes, like tables for dining, a coffee bar, a large television, free Wi-Fi, stocked shelves and freezers with foods and convenience items, and a large window in the back for ordering food. “Inside and outside, every square inch of this building has been redone,” said Caldarelli. “We still wanted to keep the warm, homey feel, but we did put new shelving in, and laid it out a little more open. We kept the floors. We really want it to be a true country atmosphere, but feel good. We want it to be a venue for the town.” It seems the market has quickly become a cornerstone for locals, and they have no lack of food options to choose from. The café menu includes American comfort foods that
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We love local businesses. Many weeks, you’ll find business spotlights on our pages, featuring local businesses and the people behind them. We love getting to know all of you this way and helping to promote your goods and services in our paper. As a newspaper, we are a business too. In addition to covering local business news, we pride ourselves in covering events happening in Springville, Colden, East Concord and Collins, local meetings, and everything SGI. We feel that this type of news is best covered by local reporters. Besides myself, our writers Caitlin Croft, Gwendolyn Fruehauf, Derek Otto, Elizabeth Riggs and Jennifer Weber all live within the SGI borders. We work hard to be accessible and relevant to our readers, and this is all made possible by our advertisers, whose support keeps our content free in print and online. Thank you for supporting your local writing team and your local newspaper. We genuinely love being a part of this community! - Alicia Dziak, Editor, Springville Times
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
March 3-5 Cavalcade of Cars www.cavalcadeofcars.com most people love, like baked and cold cut subs, salads, homemade soups and sides. But, it also excels at offering items you won’t find at any ordinary restaurant, like a topselling breakfast pizza, topped with scrambled eggs, hash browns, ham, sausage, bacon, peppers, onions and cheese. “Our breakfast pizza has caught on now. It’s kind of like a western omelet on a pizza slice,” said Caldarelli. “It’s my recipe. I think this one is over the top.” Other menu standouts include “steak in the grass” pizza, a pie topped with ribeye steak, spinach, oil garlic, peppers, onions, mushrooms and cheeses. Even more options include meatloaf, pasta and meatballs, Friday fish fry with Icelandic Haddock, and customer favorite, homemade pot pies with your choice of chicken, mac ‘n cheeseburger or seafood in 1- or 2-pound sizes. “We’re trying to be a little unique,” said Caldarelli. “We really enjoy our off-the-beatenpath items.” And while the food is certainly worth the beaten path drive to Colden, if locals aren’t able to make the trip, the market also offers a delivery
service. “A lot of people don’t know this, but we deliver beer, cigarettes, food, anything,” said Caldarelli. “It’s got to be an adult, but Julie and I can legally deliver beer. We haven’t really said ‘no’ to anybody yet. As long as we have someone here that can take the stuff, or if it’s a big enough order.” In addition to giving local customers the option for delivery, the market is also offering another service: catering. “This is really like two, almost three, businesses,” said Caldarelli. “You have a pizzeria, a grocery store that has a lot of convenience food, and we’re really just getting into the catering.” According to Caldarelli, the market has the capability of offering any type of catering menu. Most recently, it has done hot drop-offs for parties and showers, pizza trays for local businesses, and more. “Just tell us what you want. We can cook. If you can think it up, I can make it. We’re always willing to try stuff,” said Caldarelli. “There’s nothing we can’t do.” And as the market continues to try new things, according to Caldarelli, it’s the community that has made all of the hard work pay off. “The community has embraced us so nicely. They’re so kind and they’re so happy and that’s what keeps us going after a long day,” said Caldarelli. “To have someone come in after a long day and say they’re glad we’re here in the community… it feels good to offer our services to people who appreciate it.” For more info, visit their website at www.coldenmarket. com, find them on Facebook at @coldenmarketandcafe or call 941-3333.
March 3 Teleft Free Heel Fling HoliMont www.holimont.com March 4 In-person SYI Spring Sports Signups 9 a.m. to noon, SGI High School Library March 4 Annual Labatt BBQ Kissing Bridge March 4 Snowshoe Softball Tournament to benefit Boys & Girls Club of Springville. Held with or without snow. March 4 Phoenix Rise to the Challenge Race Adaptive ski races, HoliMont www.holimont.com March 5 2017 Winter Lecture Series: Are There Mountain Lions in New York? 1 - 2:30 p.m. Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth State Park (585) 493-3680 March 9 Chef’s Food Truck at Fiddler’s Green Manor March 10 Late Night Great Night Sponsored by Snowflake Ski Shop & 245 Kissing Bridge March 10-12 SGI Presents “Little Shop of Horrors” Lyle G. Palmer Auditorium, Springville High School www.springvillegi.org March 10-12 WNY Sport and Travel Expo The WNY Sport and Travel Expo is produced by
sportsmen for sportsmen and provides outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors all inside four buildings. The event offers a large variety of vendors including outfitters from around the world, local and regional educational exhibits, and retailers offering show pricing on gear and accessories. www.the-fairgrounds.com/ March 11 Springville Firemen’s Auxiliary Chinese Auction to benefit the Fire Co. Springville Fire Hall, 405 West Main St. Doors open at 10 a.m., drawings start at 11:30 a.m. Refreshments available. March 11 Round and Square Dance 7:30 p.m., Epiphany of Our Lord’s Parish Hall (10893 Sisson Hwy, North Collins). $25 per family, $7 for adults, and $5 for children ages 5-10. To reserve a table, call Mary Richmond at 337-3952.
Saturday, March 11 All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast 8-11:30. East Otto United Methodist Church, 7896 East Flats Rd, East Otto, NY 14729 March 11 and 12 Kissing Bridge Annual Sale Save on next season’s passes and more. www.kbski.com March 11 and 12 Winter Carnival and Mardi Gras Weekend Holiday Valley and Village of Ellicottville www.ellicottvilleny.com March 16-20 Ismalia Shrine Circus Come see the three-ring circus featuring high wire acts, tigers, flying trapeze, jugglers, and a whole lot of “clown”ing around! www.the-fairgrounds.com
March 16-31 March Nature TableMaple Sugaring 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth State Park (585) 493-3680 March 18-19 and 25-26 Maple Weekends www.nysmaple.com March 18-19 Equifest Hamburg Fairgrounds. Celebrate the horse with a weekend full of new, exciting presentations and returning favorites. Over 100 vendor/exhibitors. www.the-fairgrounds.com March 23 Chef’s Food Truck at Fiddler’s Green Manor March 23-26 Plantastia Hamburg Fairgrounds. WNY’s premier garden and landscape show www.the-fairgrounds.com March 24-25 Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show Hamburg Fairgounds. www.the-fairgrounds.com March 25 Cordelian Club Dance To benefit Bertrand Chaffee Hospital. 7 to 11 p.m., Springville Fire Hall. Tickets $35, available at BCH, Anything Printed, from any Cordelian Club member or at the door.
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Hamburg Fairgrounds
Reining Horse Association’s all-time leading money earner and the first ever Five Million Dollar Rider, will be hosting a demonstration on Saturday. Flarida has won five NRHA Open Futurity championships and has won the All-American Quarter Horse Congress Futurity eleven times; his demonstration will be followed by a participant clinic on Saturday evening! There are lots of events and demonstrations that families can look forward to throughout the weekend. Bonsack encourages visitors to check out the Golden Pony Express Drill Team from Ohio, who are first-time visitors to Western New York. There will also be a canine and horse relay race called “Not-YourAverage Dog and Pony Show,” and the annual favorite Parade of Breeds and Breed Avenue, where visitors can see their favorite horse breeds in person. The event also includes over 100 vendors for equine enthusiasts, who will enjoy exploring the variety of horse products, including riding wear, saddles, equipment, trailers, and beautiful handcrafted gifts and foods. To learn more, visit www.wnyequifest. com and check out EquiFest WNY on Facebook! The following weekend, the Fairgrounds will be hosting Plantasia, Western New York’s Premier Garden and Landscape Show in the Event Center and Artisan Hall. This year’s theme is Gardens Through the Ages and will celebrate how gardens have been a vital part of history from the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to the palace gardens at Versailles to the colonial gardens of Williamsburg. Not only are gardens a source of beauty and pleasure, but they are also important to survival. Visitors can explore 14 fullylandscaped gardens covering
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15,000 square feet with all kinds of blooming trees, shrubs, flowers, and more. Enjoy shopping with over 100 vendors that offer a huge range of products including plants, garden décor, seeds, outdoor furniture, garden tools, and more. New to gardening? No problem! Plantasia includes lots of free educational seminars hosted by gardening experts who can teach you everything you need to know about cultivating your own green thumb. This familyfriendly event includes a Children’s Garden that even the youngest visitors will enjoy exploring. Plantasia takes place Thursday, March 23 through Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, March 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $9 for adults, $7 for seniors (60+) and children ages 12 and younger are free with paid adult. Preview Night takes place on Wednesday, March 22 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., when visitors can get an exclusive first-look at Plantasia while enjoying tasty treats and specialty beverages from area restaurants including Abbott Road Pizza, Anderson’s, Arriba Tortilla, Paula’s Donuts, and more! Pre-sale tickets are $15 and are available at www. plantasiany.com or $20 at the
door. While you’re visiting the Fairgrounds for Plantasia, visit the Market and Grange Building, where the Buffalo Geological Society will be hosting the Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show on Saturday and Sunday, March 25 and 26. This year’s focus is the garnet, which is the official New York State mineral. Explore rock crystals, fossils, beads, and even gold panning. The event includes lots of fun hands-on activities and demonstrations including a miniature mine, flint knapping, crystal jewelry, and children’s crafts. Admission is just $5 for adults and a two-day pass is $7. Admission is free for children ages 12 and younger and all Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in uniform! The show will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Other upcoming events at the Fairgrounds include the Cavalcade of Cars March 3-5, the WNY Sport and Travel Expo March 9-12, Ismalia Shrine Circus March 16-20 and Mothertime Marketplace March 17-19. For more information about events taking place at the Fairgrounds, visit www. the-fairgrounds.com/event and follow the Hamburg Fairgrounds on Facebook.
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Injured Bald Eagle On the Mend
Over the Presidents Day weekend, an injured bald eagle was discovered floating in the Genesee River in the Southern tier. The Seneca Nation of Indians Fish & Wildlife were called to pull the bird out of the river. Despite strong currents and cold temperatures, the SNI-FW was able to pull the injured eagle from the water. The eagle was brought to Wild Spirit Education for rehabilitation. Wild Spirit’s wildlife rehabilitators stabilized the bird and checked for injuries. A puncture wound in the shoulder area was cleaned up and the wing was stabilized until the bird could be assessed by a veterinarian the next day. Paul Fehringer of Wild Spirit took the injured bald eagle to Dr. Scott Nachbar of Springville for initial care. Dr.
Nachbar cleaned the wound more thoroughly and sutured it up. A series of x-rays was taken. Dr. Laura Wade of Clarence was also seen for her opinion on the case. The two veterinarians discovered a fractured coracoid. It was determined that surgery was too risky and that the wing should be able to heal with time. Although the cause of the injury to the bald eagle is unknown, gunshot was ruled out. Bruising in the chest as well as blood in the airway indicates blunt force trauma such as a car hit. The bald eagle is presently under the care of Wild Spirit Education in Delevan. Wild Spirit is a state and federally licensed wildlife rehabilitation facility. We specialize in the rehabilitation of raptors.
Wild Spirit Education is also an environmental education facility. The eagle is doing well at this time. Only time will tell as to whether or not the eagle will be releasable. If it can go back to the wild, the bird will be released back on the Seneca reservation. If it is not able to be released, Wild Spirit will place the bird with a licensed educational facility. Donations of fish as well as monetary donations to help pay for medicine, treatment and food are greatly appreciated. Wild Spirit Education is a 501(c)3, notfor-profit organization. All donations can be made on line atwww.wildspirit.org/support. Progress of the eagle can be seen at www.facebook.com/ wildspiriteducation.
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S p r i n gv i l l e R e s ta u r a n t G u i d e Apple Dumplin, located at 521 South Cascade Drive, is a cash-only diner offering a variety of homemade cuisine, including soups, burgers and breakfast items. Apple Dumplin is open Tuesday through Sunday for breakfast and lunch, open Friday for dinner, and closed on Monday. 716-592-0171 Burger King, located at 10 South Cascade Drive, is open
daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner and offering a full menu of the fast food chain’s signature burgers, sandwiches, sides and beverages. 716-592-7028
Colden Country Inn, located at 8815 State Road, Colden, is open daily for lunch and dinner. The Inn has a full-service bar, and a full menu of American cuisine, including prime rib, pizza, sandwiches, flatbreads, chicken wings and more. 716-941-3522
Fiesta Bamba, located at 60 South Cascade Drive, is open daily for lunch and dinner and serves Mexican American foods, including burritos, fajitas, quesadillas, enchiladas, combination dinners, margaritas and more. 716-592-2033 Harvest Room at Kissing Bridge, a bar and grill located at Kissing Bridge Ski Resort at 10296 State Road, Glenwood, is open daily for lunch and dinner and on the weekends for breakfast. Their menu includes soups, salads, sandwiches, and dinner entrees ranging from steak and pasta to meatloaf and wings. 716-592-4963 J & Z King Buffet, located at 298 South Cascade Drive,
is a take-out and self-serve buffet offering a variety of Chinese cuisine. 716-592-5901
Mary’s Fireside Inn, located at 12133 Vaughn Street,
East Concord, offers relaxed casual American fare in an 1840s farmhouse. Their menu ranges from burgers to wings, steaks to seafood and salads to pasta. Mary’s is open daily, with the exception of Mondays, for lunch and dinner. 716-592-9979
McDonald’s, located at 240 South Cascade Drive, is open
around the clock and offers the fast-food chain’s full menu of breakfast items, burgers, sandwiches, fries, beverages and other sides. 716-592-3983
The Office, located at 189 West Main Street, offers sandwiches, burgers and sides. 716-592-4270
Panda House, located at 57 West Main Street, is a dine-in
open daily for breakfast and lunch. The family-owned restaurant offers a full menu of breakfast entrees, homemade pies, sandwiches and more. 716-941-9386
JD’s Brew Pub Inc., located at 405 South Cascade Drive,
features a wide variety of craft beers and American cuisine in a family-friendly atmosphere with entertainment, outdoor seating and multiple big screens for sports.
and take-out Chinese restaurant offering Szechwan, Hunan and Cantonese cuisine. It is open daily for lunch and dinner. 716592-1888
Colden Market and Café, located at 8796 State Road, Colden, is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a variety of menu items ranging from donuts and breakfast sandwiches, to pizza and sandwiches, to meatloaf, spaghetti and chicken pot pie. 716-941-3333
Julie’s Pizzeria, located at 12 East Main Street, is open daily
Papa Jake’s Saloon, located at 243 West Main Street, offers casual American cuisine and seafood, including steaks, burgers, chicken wings, subs and more. The restaurant is closed on Sundays, but open Monday through Saturday for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 716-592-9400
KFC, located at 297 South Cascade Drive, the fast food fried chicken restaurant serves a variety of chicken-based sandwiches as well as full meals, their signature chicken buckets, and classic sides and desserts. 716-592-3148
Pit Stop Pizzeria, located at 689 East Main Street, is open daily for lunch and dinner and offers pizza, subs, wings and more. 716-794-3173
Main Street, is a family restaurant offering American-style fare and an ice cream parlor with outdoor seating during the summer months. They offer homemade specials daily and are open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 716-592-0799
lunch and dinner, and offering homemade pizza and specialty wings among other menu items. 716-941-9333
Colden Mill Restaurant, located at 8348 Boston Colden Road, Colden, offers a historic and rustic atmosphere along with its unique menu, including steaks, seafood, pasta, duck, and a variety of desserts homemade daily. The Mill is open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner, as well as on Sundays for brunch. 716-941-3081 Cozy Corner, located at 690 East Main Street, is open for
breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Enjoy the casual, diner atmosphere with a cup of coffee and a wide range of homecooked American-style fare. 716-592-9545
Dunkin’ Donuts, located at 565 West Main Street, is a baked goods and coffee chain open daily and offering various hot and cold coffee beverages as well as a variety of donuts, bagels, breakfast sandwiches and other baked goods. 716-592-2561
for lunch and dinner and offers a variety of Italian cuisine, pizza, subs, and entrees. 716-592-2545
Pizza Glen, located at 9764 State Road, Glenwood, is a Kiril’s Restaurant and Drive-Thru, located at 248 West family-owned and operated restaurant and bar open daily for
Last Run Tavern & Grill, located at 9574 State Road,
Glenwood, is bar and grill open daily for lunch and dinner and specializes in burgers and hand-cut fries, chicken wings, fish frys, sandwiches and more. 716-941-9100
Main Street Pizzeria and Cafe, located at 56 East Main Street, Suite 8, specializes in pizza, subs, wings and salads and offers breakfast lunch and dinner as well as delivery services. 716-592-5555
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Ponderosa, located at 34 South Cascade Drive, is an
American steakhouse featuring a self-service buffet and a variety of American cuisine, including steaks, seafood, chicken, pasta, desserts and more. 716-592-5203
Subway, located at 204 South Cascade Drive, is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner and offers a variety of fresh, madeto-order sandwiches and soups. 716-592-5204
Taco Bell, located at 317 South Cascade Drive, is a Mexicaninspired fast food chain open around the clock, serving tacos, burritos, quesadillas and more. 716-592-3148 Tim & Bonnie’s Pizza, located at 385 Cascade Drive, is a
dine-in and take-out restaurant and bowling alley offering pizza, hot subs, chicken wings, salads, wraps and more. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. 716-592-9900
Tim Horton’s, located at 371 South Cascade Drive, is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and offers a variety of hot and cold coffee beverages as well as donuts and other breakfast sandwiches. 716-592-0436 Willie’s Smokehouse, located at Kissing Bridge Ski Resort
at 10296 State Road, Glenwood, offers a beautiful view of the slopes as well as a variety of BBQ cuisine, including steaks, brisket, BBQ pulled pork, smoked salmon, macaroni and cheese, and more. 716-592-4963
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the consolation bracket, Mikey won his first match 10-1 and lost his next match in a tough battle. The loss eliminated Mikey from the tournament, but the two wins will earn him many points toward next year. Congratulations Mikey! Varsity Girls’ Basketball, Submitted by Coach Bob Gainey The varsity girls basketball team completed their season over February break. The girls had one more regular season game to complete before playoffs and they did so in excellent fashion beating MEC 48-31. The girls played terrific team basketball and sent the seniors off with a victory on their senior night. Seniors Maddie Pazzuti, Carrie Dickinson, Lexi Sopko and Julia Krzemien all scored and played incredibly well on both sides of the ball to get the girls the win. Afterwards the girls found out that they would be heading to Albion for a prequarterfinal playoff game the following Tuesday. The girls played incredibly well defensively and limited Albions best player to five points. Unfortunately the girls couldn’t get their offense going and wound up losing 41-27.
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Julia Krzemien led all scorers with 17 points and Lexi Sopko pulled down 11 rebounds in the losing effort. Despite the loss the girls have a lot to be proud of with winning 6 more games compared to last year and defeating the division winners, Tonawanda, on the road. The program would like to thank the four incredible seniors who will be moving on: Julia Krzemien, Maddie Pazzuti, Carrie Dickinson and Lexi Sopko for all of their hard work and commitment to the team. Great season ladies! Varsity Boys’ Basketball Last week, the Varsity boys ended their season in a 49-69 loss against Dunkirk. Indoor Track, Submitted by Coach Joseph Marvin The team competed at Houghton College for the sectional track meet on Feb. 25: Lizzy Miranda, 1000, 7th, school record, 3:16.44. 4x2, 1:57.67, 11th, season best time, Chloe Chamberlain, Evelyn Smith, Jocelyn Janis, Allison Lavanture. Corrin Sacilowski, 1500 rw, 7:27.63, school record and state qualifier.
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SGI Student Artwork at Albright-Knox Through March 19 SGI students will have their artwork on display at Buffalo’s Albright-Knox Art Gallery. The exhibit, entitled “BOOKENDS: Springville Elementary School and Springville Griffith Institute High School” will run through March 19.
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dusk. You can also explore the park on cross-country skis or snowshoes from 7 a.m. to dusk, and there are even designated snowmobile trails. If you love tubing, get to Holiday Valley Tubing Company and check out up to 22 lanes of fast-paced downhill fun, two tows to pull you back up, and a ‘Lil Tubers area for the tykes. The tubing park is open Thursdays through Sundays for a few more weeks. Visit www.holidayvalley.com/ winter/tubing/ for rates and more info. The next few weeks are also the last of the season to hop on the Sky Flyer Mountain Coaster during its winter season. The coaster, located by Holiday Valley’s Tannenbaum Lodge, lets guests ride up in their own car, then control their own speed on the twisting, turning way back down. For more info, visit www.holidayvalley.com/ winter/sky-flyer-mountaincoaster. Get the kiddos active with SYI’s Winter Family Swim, which began this week. For only $1 per swimmer, head to the high school pool from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday evenings, March 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 and 30.
Registration is currently open for SYI’s spring sports (soccer, tee ball, baseball and softball) online at www. syionline.org. Register by March 12 for softball/baseball/ tee ball and by March 31 for soccer to avoid late fees. In addition, in-person signups are scheduled for Saturday, March 4 at the Town Hall from 9 a.m. to noon. Who doesn’t love a good food truck? Chef’s food truck will be making an appearance at Fiddler’s Green Manor on March 9 and 23. March 10-12, don’t miss the highlight of the winter in Ellicottville during Mardi Gras and Winter Carnival Weekend. If you like parades, check out the annual Mardi Gras parade on Saturday, March 11. The following day, check out Holiday Valley’s Winter Carnival costume parade down the Mardi Gras trail. The party continues all weekend with fun activities and events for the whole family. Other highlights include the Snowbar (a bar made out of snow!) with music and fun and the Dummy Downhill, where you can watch homemade “dummies” make their way down the slope. For more info,
visit www.olidayvalley.com. March is the perfect time to support the arts. Check out SGI’s high school musical this month. The talented cast and crew of Little Shop of Horrors will perform in Lyle G. Palmer Auditorium on March 10 and 11 at 7:30 p.m. and on March 12 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students and seniors. Tickets are on sale now at www.springvillegi.org or can be purchased at the door. SGI art students will have their artwork on display at Buffalo’s Albright-Knox Art Gallery. The exhibit, entitled “BOOKENDS: Springville Elementary School and Springville Griffith Institute High School” will run through March 19. The Spring Community Exhibit is an annual tradition at Springville Center for the Arts. This show features work from artists in Springville and the surrounding area and begins March 25. Artists may submit up to three pieces of work in any size or medium. The detailed submission form is available at SpringvilleArts. org. The completed form should be emailed with digital images of the pieces to Seth Wochensky at scaseth@gmail. com by March 4. March in WNY also means
maple. Be sure to check out the state-wide Maple Weekends, March 18-19 and 25-26. Maple producers across New York will be hosting open houses for the public to see how maple syrup and other related products are made. This family-oriented event features sugar house tours, samples, activities and much more. There are several participating maple farms in and around Springville. For more info, visit www.nysmaple.com. Say goodbye to winter and hello to spring this March. With a huge variety of activities, indoors and out, it’s a great time of year to enjoy all Springville and its neighboring communities have to offer!
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LOCAL SKI RACING
Rauch, Munschauer and Siudzinski Take Gold
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Holiday Valley held the annual Kandahar Festival for U14/U12/U10 athletes where over 180 athletes gathered for this regional race. From there, Kandahar athletes can move on to qualify for Kandahar Championships to be held at Gore Mountain in North Creek, NY. Day One Kombi U14 Men: Wilson Siudzinski of Kissing Bridge took gold. Hayden Wible (KB) finished 9th, Justin Jusiak (BSC) 14th and Samuel Foley (KB) 19th. Day One Kombi U14 Women: Jenna Block (KB) took 6th, Ingrid Siudzinski (KB) 16th and Syvonne Forgette (BSC) 23rd. Day One Kombi U12 Men: Garret Goetz of Kissing Bridge finished in 7th, Aidan Nyitrai (BSC) 24th, Eamon Langdon (BSC) 25th, Hannes Aubrecht (BSC) 31st and Alex Gradwell (BSC) 32nd. Day One Kombi U12 Women: Raegan Kavcic (BSC) took 14th, Emily Kloc (BSC) 16th, Zoe Hallett (BSC) 19th and Lillian Rauch (BSC) 39th. Day One Kombi U10 Men: Owen Gray of Buffalo Ski Club finished in 8th place. Day Two GS U14 Men: Wilson Siudzinski of Kissing Bridge again walked away with the gold medal. Hayden
Wible (KB) finished in 13th, Samuel Foley (KB) 14th and Justin Jusiak (BSC) 15th. Day Two GS U14 Women: Ingrid Siudzinski (KB) finished 9th, Jenna Block (KB) 13th and Syvonne Forgette (BSC) 21st. Day Two GS U12 Men: Garrett Goetz of Kissing Bridge finished 5th, Kellen Gradwell (BSC) 31st, Eamon Langdon (BSC) 33rd and Hannes Aubrecht (BSC) 36th. Day Two GS U12 Women: Zoe Hallett of Buffalo Ski Club took 6th, Raegan Kavcic (BSC) 11th and Lillian Rauch (BSC) 30th. Day Two GS U10 Men: Owen Gray of Buffalo Ski Club placed 15th. U16 Athletes traveled back to Whiteface for their U16 State Championships. Day one ended up being a Giant Slalom because they could not hold a Super-G due to Mother Nature and bad visibility. Day two was a Slalom and day three was another Giant Slalom. Day One GS Men: Daniel Edick (BSC) finished in 20th place and Aristotle Ninos (KB) took 41st. Day One GS Women: Olivia Shortt of Kissing Bridge finished 40th. Day Two SL Men: Buffalo Ski Club’s Daniel Edick took 7th with teammate Christian Meyer in 12th. Aristotle Ninos (KB) finished 38th and Ethan
Hallett (BSC) 62nd. Day Two SL Women: Page Hazen of Kissing Bridge finished 27th, teammate Olivia Shortt took 34th and Madison Dziulko (BSC) took 52nd. Day Three GS Men: Parker Murray of Kissing Bridge finished 59th. Day Three GS Women: Page Hazen (KB) took 26th, Olivia Shortt (KB) 51st and Piper Murray (KB) 62nd. U19/U21 athletes traveled to Gore for their State Championships. They followed the same format as the U16s with two Giant Slaloms and one Slalom. Day One GS Men: Buffalo Ski Club’s James Rauch finished 9th and Jack Schleyer (KB) took 24th. Day One GS Women: Margaret Munschauer of Buffalo Ski Club placed 6th with teammate Lauren Meyer right behind her in 7th. Day Two SL Men: James Rauch (BSC) took the gold medal and Bryce Shively (KB) in 4th. Day Two SL Women: Margaret Munschauer (BSC) walked away in the top spot with a 1st place finish! Day Three GS Men: James Rauch (BSC) finished 9th again and Kissing Bridge’s Jack Schleyer took 25th. Day Three GS Women: Margaret Munschauer once again found herself on the podium with a bronze medal. Kandahar Champs Team: U14 Women: Jenna Block
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Judson Brown, a well-known retired art teacher whose work has been featured in American Artist magazine, will be teaching a watercolor class at Springville Center for the Arts. The class will cover beginning washes, design, materials, paper surfaces, concept generation, wet on wet, layers, dry brush and experimental applications. His instruction will focus on the basics, but all levels are welcome. The classes will be held at the newly
renovated Vacanti Classroom at Springville Center for the Arts, 37 N Buffalo Street, Springville on March 18, 25, April 1 and 8 from 10 a.m. until noon. Students should bring any materials they already own. Material basics will be covered in the first class. The cost is $50 or $42 for members. If you are interested in registering, call (716) 5929038. More information at SpringvilleArts.org.
Brown American Falls, artwork by Judson Brown who is teaching a watercolor class at Springville Center for the Arts.
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Known as the “Grand Canyon of the East,” Letchworth State Park is one of the most beautiful areas in the eastern United States. In 2015, Letchworth won the USA TODAY Reader’s Choice Award for Best State Park in the U.S., ranking first among the 19 other state parks that were nominated from over 6,000 parks across the country. This weekend is the perfect time to discover for yourself all that Letchworth has to offer, from scenic views to hiking trails to family-friendly activities all year long. Less than an hour from Springville, Letchworth State Park is about 17 miles long and follows the course of the Genesee River through both Livingston and Wyoming counties. The river runs through an impressive gorge over three magnificent waterfalls, the Upper, Middle, and Lower Falls, which are all located in Portage Canyon. The deep gorge formed by the river has rock walls that rise almost 600 feet in some places, which inspired its nickname as the Grand Canyon of the East. Besides its breathtaking views, Letchworth State Park has so much to offer visitors who are looking for a full day of adventure. Hikers can explore 66 miles of hiking trails, as well as trails for horseback riding, biking, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Snow tubing and snowmobiling are other winter activities that Letchworth offers. During the warmer months, visitors can enjoy whitewater rafting and kayaking on the Genesee River, as well as hot air ballooning
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over the stunning gorge. Interested in spending the weekend at Letchworth State Park? The Glen Iris Inn, the country estate of William Pryor Letchworth, has hosted park guests since 1914. Letchworth, a successful businessman in the iron business, wanted a retreat from his busy life and decided to build an estate that he could enjoy with family and friends. In 1858, Letchworth traveled through the Sehgahunda Valley of the Genesee River, where he discovered a large twostory house that overlooked the Middle Falls. Letchworth purchased the home and began renovating it in 1859; he named it the Glen Iris, inspired by local Native American lore that when the sun passes over the glen, it pauses a moment longer there than at any other part of the valley. Letchworth wanted the estate to be preserved for future generations; upon his death in 1906, he left his estate and 1,000 acres of land to New York State, which would eventually become the state park. This weekend is a great time to visit Letchworth State Park, as there are family-friendly events taking place throughout the weekend. On Friday and Saturday, March 3 and 4, visitors are invited to take part in Project Feederwatch from 10 to 11 a.m. This citizen science project is a part of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, which is the most dynamic and comprehensive source of information on birds in the world. By learning about and counting the types of birds through Project Feederwatch at Letchworth, you can contribute to a huge database of
information used by scientists all over the world. This data is used to track bird migration and understand how birds are affected by pollution, disease, and habitat loss. On Sunday, March 5 from 1 to 2:30 p.m., the 2017 Winter Lecture Series continues with “Are There Mountain Lions in New York?” This program is hosted by Dr. John Van Niel, Professor of Environmental Conservation at Finger Lakes Community College, who will discuss the history of mountain lions in New York, as well as present stories and photographs about this interesting topic. Also on Sunday, March 5, there will be a Winter Waterfalls Walk at 6 p.m. beginning at Inspiration Point. This walk will take hikers on a journey to Middle and Upper Falls at dusk, when the landscape is particularly beautiful. Hikers are encouraged to dress appropriately and bring a flashlight. Other upcoming events at Letchworth include the Bear Hollow Trail Trek on March 9, beginning at 10 a.m., the Maple Nature Table, where guest can discover the process of making maple syrup from March 16 to March 31, Mt. Morris Canyon Trek on March 22, Signs of Spring Walk on March 22, Search for Hidden Creatures on March 26, and Winter Lecture Series: The World of Trout, also on March 26. To learn more about Letchworth State Park, including directions, camping accommodations, events and more, visit https://parks.ny.gov. Follow Letchworth State Park on Facebook for photos and news about upcoming events.
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Since the “Be Neighborly” Facebook group started a couple years ago, it has become the go-to place for recommendations, road conditions, public events and more. “The group was created in July 2015. An initial group, Buy Nothing Springville/ Arcade/Gowanda, is part of an international project where the volunteer administrators follow strict rules about who can join and what can be posted,” explained Kara Kane, one of the group’s four administrators, along with Chelsea Mayer, Melissa Frank and Jessica Shuster. Kane continued, “I saw that our members craved more discussion and information sharing, and I saw how other Buy Nothing groups had started ‘sister’ groups for exactly that kind of neighborly chat.” Kane noted that, “We’re a group that values kindness, fairness, and doing good. The intent of people in our community to be kind to their neighbors has always been there. This group is another way to channel that intent into positive actions. People ask for recommendations, businesses promote their sales and services, nonprofits publicize events and causes - and make connections with each other. We’re here for anyone who wants to help build up this area as a great place to live, work and play.” Currently sitting at about 2,500 members, “The target audience is anyone who lives or works in the Springville area,” Mayer said. Schuster added that the group also benefits “people who may have grown up in the area but have moved away. It’s a great way for all interested to stay connected with what’s happening here.” “I think that people in this community are really interested in connecting with their neighbors, attending local events, and shopping locally, “ Mayer said. People want to be engaged with the community and this group is a great jumping off point. Those who join the group experience how beneficial it is, and they invite
Be Neighborly Springville Area group administrators, from left to right: Chelsea Mayer, Jessica Schuster, Melissa Frank, Kara Kane
their friends to join.” As group admins, the four women take on the responsibility of making sure members adhere to the group guidlines, all on a volunteer basis. The role can be timeconsuming and, at time, a challenge, especially when people don’t agree with the idea of being kind. But, as Frank puts it, “We volunteer our time to run this page and we do that because we love Springville!” “A few weeks ago I made the comparison of our group to a playground that we’ve built for our neighbors,” Kane said. “No one is forced to use it, but if they do, we want their help to keep it fun, keep it clean, and bring their ideas to make it better!” “Really, our only rule is to be kind,” Mayer said. “We feel that it is important for this space to remain a positive and helpful space, not a page where people go to complain. Specifically, we ask that members do not post negative comments about local businesses, since there are many other spaces on the internet to do this.” There are also rules in place regarding business members. “We have specific advertising rules for businesses and events to promote just once per week,” explained Schuster. “We expect and demand civility from everyone posting as we are all neighbors, businesses included.” “Hateful comments and disrespect are also not tolerated,” Frank pointed out, with Kane adding, “We delete those comments immediately. Our volunteer admin team has faced some criticism from members, with comments that our group is all about ‘rainbows and unicorns.’ That description
is fine with us. Our group is for building others up, not tearing others down. We can work together to address issues in our community with grace and compassion. The world needs a lot more kindness and civility —negative comments, insults and sarcasm only slow us down.” There are many benefits from being a member of the Be Neighborly group. “I think that the best part about the group is the way it brings people together,” Mayer said. “I love seeing threads where people come on to ask for recommendations. Often you will see that members learn about new businesses and services this way. I love that we can be a part of keeping business local!” “My favorite part about the group is the way the information gets around,” added Frank. “Now that the group is established, people automatically go to the Be Neighborly page to see what’s new around town, weather alerts or what new ‘wares’ our community is offering. The support for small business, whether a storefront on Main Street or a personal venture, is huge on our page.” Shuster said that another highlight is “the strong sense of community pride we see everyday — I love when people give a positive, glowing review of a business and people pile on. I love seeing everyone post photos of local events. These are the things that make Springville great.” The Be Neighborly group is still growing and welcomes new members. To join, search “Be Neighborly Springville Area” on Facebook.
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The Legacy was a New York Style restaurant with the coziness of Springville. After those initial successful years, the Winkeys, who also were running their insurance agency at the time, realized that they were burning both ends of the candle and decided to close the restaurant. In 2008, an attempt was made to reopen the Legacy by another entrepreneur. The Legacy was open for several months that year, but due to bureaucratic red tape, the owner was forced to close. It has been vacant for nine years now. When asked why he decided
to reopen now, Ted said, “I am not getting any younger.” He hopes to have the restaurant open by mid-June. “We are about 90 percent there, though we are still in the investigative stages of how the reopen will look. We are still seeing who is out there. We have a PO box set up and are receiving inquiries from potential staff.” He did say what will be new: The Legacy has been approved to have awnings on the first floor windows. Also under construction is a raised platform that will serve as a dining area and an area for performers when there is entertainment.
Ted also told an interesting story about when he first opened in 2000. He and Duane Moritz, Springville’s building inspector at the time, went through permits of the building. Ted recognized his aunt’s name on one of the permit applications. He ended up calling his aunt in Arizona who revealed to him that she had run a small restaurant in the rear of the building in the 1930s. It’s neat to have that connection with a restaurant called “The Legacy.” Those interested in inquiring about job opportunities may send them to PO Box 431 Springville, NY, 14141.
Friends of the Library Meeting: Saturday, March 4 at 10am in the Collins Library meeting room. All are welcome! Craft Club: Monday, March 6 at 6 pm. Ages 4-12. Registration is required so call or stop in to sign up! Teen Game Night: Thursday, March 9 at 3:30pm. Learn what new technology is coming to the library or just show up to play games with your friends! We may be ordering pizza at 4:30 based on how many show up! Historical Society Movie: Saturday, March 11 at 1030am. Animated film starring Ewan McGregor, Ricky Gervais, and Tim Curry. Aquarium of Niagara’s Traveling Touch Tank: Tuesday, March 14 at 5pm. Come see and touch five Ambassador Animals: the Forbes sea star, green sea urchin, the American lobster, spider crab and the North American horseshoe crab. Open to all ages, sign up is highly suggested! Family Movie Night: Thursday, March 16 at 530pm, an animated film starring Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, and Rachel House. Focus Group: Thursday, March 16 at 530pm. Focus group for parent/caregiver of children 0-5 about Library services. Registration is required, call or stop in to sign up! Computer Training on Ancestry: Saturday, March 18 from 11am-1pm. An introduction to tracing your family roots with Ancestry Library Edition (ALE), a database available at any BECPL location. Similar to the popular Ancestry.com website, this database contains collections of vital and original records, including those relating to birth, marriage, death, military service, and immigration. Skill Level: Advanced. Registration is required; please sign up at the library. 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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The fallout shelter sign outside Witter Davis Furniture.
when it was moved to four. With recent political rhetoric reflecting an increase in the United States nuclear arsenal and unknown proliferation across the globe. it makes me wonder if we should return to that time... After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States government decided that a mobilization of its citizenry was needed for its own defense. It was the first time that a foreign power attacked the United States. In most cases, the fear was that Germany or Japan would raid the United States with incendiary bombs intended to start massive fires. This included having wardens in cities and villages that would educate and maintain civil defense. Air siren drills, blackouts and even the Springville Committee on Civil Defense Committee posted signs on knowing how to put out incendiary bombs. “Anyone can control an incendiary bomb, don’t fear them, respect them, and keep cool.” It was a scary time for Springville residents. The dropping of the atomic bombs in Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 ended the war. As Springville residents celebrated the end of World War II, they had no clue a new era was beginning. By the early 1950s, the Soviet Union and The United States were in a great arms race. With the invention of the ICBM, a nuclear attack by a foreign power was possible. The Office of Civil Defense was no longer concerned with incendiary bombs, but with the potential of a nuclear strike at any of our military bases or major cities. Manuals on how to make your own bomb shelter circulated in every community. The Association of Masonry and Concrete Suppliers produced educational videos on how to convert your basement into a shelter. The Department of Defense began producing educational movies on how to stock shelters with additional supplies than one provided by the Office of Civil Defense or OCD. The OCD supplied Geiger counters for radiation monitoring, water, food, basic first aid and some sanitary supplies to shelters. The community would have to supply diapers, chairs, cots, toys games, tools, and even brooms. Though Springville was never deemed a major target for a direct hit, special interest in Springville was in the preparation to the exposure of fallout. Fallout is the radioactive dust produced when an atomic bomb goes off. Private shelters were built here. The best known is the one built by John and Lorraine Ellis outside of the Oasis Bed and Breakfast. Public shelters were determined. At the peak
of shelter hysteria, Charles Cranston, Sr., Town Supervisor, posted in the October 12, 1961 local newspaper that the Real Property Tax law was amended to allow for the exemption of tax assessment and special levies on properties that have added or improved their property for the sake of providing a fallout shelter. The max of the exemption was $100 per occupant of the shelter. In some ways, this also increased the hysteria; a week later, the newspaper reported that Mr. Gerrity of the west end suffered $2,000 in damages to his property and his diner when the fallout shelter he was digging collapsed. The foundations of the diner and his property next door also collapsed. Even further, the OCD began to be concerned that neighbors would turn against neighbors during an attack. By the end of 1961, the Federal Government decided that public shelters were necessary and should be easily identified. The classic black and yellow triangle sign was introduced. Buildings with shelters that had these signs were determined to have a capacity of at least 50 occupants, food, water and basic OCD supplies. The exposure to radiation was also set to be at least 1/40th of the outside radiation. Mainly brick and mortar buildings or concrete structure were determined safe for fallout shelters. Springville had many buildings that had the classic black and yellow signage, and some signs still exist today: Witter-Davis Furniture, The Love Inc. Building, Springville Village Office, St. Al’s, Salem Lutheran, Springville Elementary, St. Paul’s Episcopal, the old Springville Labs, Robinson Knife, Winsmith, Griffith Institute and Bertrand Chaffee Hospital were all designated fallout shelters. When an addition was added to the high school in 1964 and 1965, an actual bomb shelter was built under the auditorium. The shelter was stocked with bunk beds, water, food and necessities. By 1967, it was becoming evident that the exposure to radiation and fallout wasn’t as serious as the hysteria it brought about. The designation of fallout shelters slowed. Global political changes and nuclear bans and treaties brought an end to the OCD in 1979. It was replaced with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). At one point, we were naive about what could happen and were more afraid in trying to be prepared. In the 21st century, we are less naive and have had to learn hope to prepare for more than just an atomic attack. As for preparation for an emergency today, look for the survival preparation classes hosted by the American Red Cross.
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“It truly is a family affair,” said Wendel, who runs the sugarhouse with his wife, Bernie; son, Nick; daughter, Cami; and daughter-in-law, Lynne, who all help with the family business. “Traditionally, maple syrup making is handed down from one generation to another, although I was the first of a generation to start it on our farm,” said Wendel. “I learned all of my mistakes the hard way. There wasn’t anybody there to teach us, so we learned it on our own. Sometimes you made the same mistake a couple times.” But these days, Wendel has making syrup down to an art. In 2013, the family completed construction of a beautiful new sugarhouse, complete with an observation deck for a truly educational experience. “You can go upstairs in the observation deck and look out on the evaporator, where a two-year-old has a better vantage point than a grown-up does,” Wendel said. No matter your point of view, Wendel’s sugar house is impressive. In addition to the evaporator, it has cozy sitting areas, a historic exhibit of old maple syrup equipment, a kitchen where all of the maple goods are made, and a small shop for purchasing syrupmaking supplies. This is Wendel’s fourth year participating in NY Maple Weekends, an initiative started in 1955 by the New York State Maple Producers Association with the goal of educating the public about syrup making processes, traditions and products. Throughout the state, Maple Weekends will be running on March 18-19 and March 2526, but Wendel’s will be open every weekend in March for tours, tastings and fun. It’s Wendel’s hope that maple syrup will become to March what pumpkins are to October: a full month of festivities and family fun. “Our goal is to build this into maple month, not just maple weekend,” said Wendel. “We sell pumpkins in the fall and I remember as a kid, people used to come and get a pumpkin the
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