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HoliMont Introduces a New Bar
Calendar of Events March 6 Telefest at HoliMont March 7 Ken Brown 700 Club Fundraising Party at Holiday Valley
Choose Green for Safety By Eva Potter
In Ellicottville, you can take your pick from a number of bars, but HoliMont General Manager Dave Riley is hoping you’ll pay close attention to the newest one. Safety has always been a top priority at the largest private ski area in the United States. HoliMont also has a solid reputation for using cuttingedge technology, whether it involves making snow or installing new ski lifts, and it’s this kind of forward thinking that propelled Riley to install new red and green light bars at the top of HoliMont’s chairlifts. Last year, while on a trip to Swiss and Austrian ski resorts to look at lift technology, he noticed the light bars at the lift unloading ramps. The Austrian’s philosophy is to get chairlift riders with the safety bar down until they are very close to ramp. The ski areas Riley visited consistently had signage that told the rider not to open the safety bar until they saw the green lights. Riley said, “I was told that the concept is a national law and every ski area must use the technology. The Austrians keep impeccable records, and the statistics have shown that if a child falls out of a chair, 90 percent of the time it happens when the safety bar goes up too early and the child scoots forward to prepare to unload.”
March 14-15 Mardi Gras and Winter Carnival Holiday Valley and the Village Annual Maple Weekends March 21-22 and March 28-29 March 22 Northwind Super-G Race at Holiday Valley March 28 Pond Skimming Holiday Valley
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April 17-19 Greater Olean Area Home & Garden Show April 19 Taste of the Southtowns Springville April 25-26 Maple Festival Franklinville May 2 I Love My Park Day Allegany State Park May 2 Adventure Run Allegany State Park
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ECS Senior Calum Watt Signs to Play Football at Ashland Univ.
Calum Watt (seated, right) poses with (from left) sister Ainsley, brother Liam, parents Kevin (seated) and Kim, and ECS football Coach Chad Bartoszek at the signing ceremony Monday, March 2. Photo by Jennie Acklin
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On Monday morning, March 2, Calum Watt, the Watt family, Coach Chad Bartoszek, along with Principal Bob Miller and Superintendent Mark Ward gathered at ECS during the morning newscast as Watt signed a letter of intent to play football at Ashland University in Ohio. Watt, a senior at ECS, said that “this has been a dream since I first put on shoulder pads. And now, to be able to play football for a Division 2 university team as defensive end or linebacker is incredible!” “Ashland University is a perfect mix of a small-town atmosphere (like Ellicottville) and a larger city. I really liked the feel of the campus. From an academic standpoint, I am
New York State is the second largest maple syrup producer in the United States, behind Vermont, and it produces some of the best quality syrup in the world. So it makes sense that the state’s Maple Producers Association sponsors Annual Maple Weekends each year during peak production weeks to promote the growing industry and its delicious products. While it’s big business for some, maple sugaring — the process of collecting sap and making syrup — is a popular hobby in the state, too. Many local residents in
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West Valley Sports to Merge with ECS By Jann Wiswall
the 2015-16 school year. The ECS Board West Valley Central Schools’ of Education voted unanimously at its student athletes will join meeting on Wednesday, March 4, to approve Ellicottville’s interscholastic West Valley’s request to partner with the sports teams beginning with
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Local Equestrians Featured at EquiFest 2015 Vendors, Exhibits, Demos & Clinics March 14 -15 By Jennie Acklin
The fifth annual EquiFest 2015 becomes a two-day event for the first time, with more than 100 vendors, clinicians, demonstrations and discussions. The event will be held at the Hamburg Fairgrounds, 5600 McKinley Parkway in Hamburg, NY. Doors open at 10 a.m. both Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15, with just a $1 donation at the door for those 13 years and older. See EquiFest page 8
Mardi Gras/ Winter Carnival March 14-15
Ellicottville is preparing for next weekend’s Mardi Gras/Winter Carnival – the last major event of winter! You’re guaranteed a great time all weekend-long at Holiday Valley, where you’ll enjoy the Dummy Downhill race, snow sculptures, a costumed-skier parade, pancake breakfasts, cookouts, the infamous Snow Bar and so much more. Be sure to head to the Village Saturday evening for the wackiest Mardi Gras parade this side of New Orleans. Come in costume or just wear lots of beads and cheer for your favorite floats. It’s a great time for the entire family!
Odyssey of the Mind 2015 By Mary Heyl
Things are heating up next weekend in Randolph as Randolph Central School (RCS) prepares to host the 2015 regional Odyssey of the Mind competition on Saturday, March 14. Odyssey of the Mind (OM) is an international educational program for teams of elementary through college students to solve problems using creative thinking, brainstorming, teamwork and problem solving skills. The program is designed to teach the concept that “a group is a more powerful thinking force than an individual.” Although OM is more than 30 years old, this See Odyssey of the Mind page 9
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While you may not see acres of grapevines growing around Ellicottville, there is a local, award-winning winery that should be on your “Best of Ellicottville” list. The Winery of Ellicottville, at 14 Monroe St. in the village, has been creating fine vintages since 2009, but the proprietors have a long winemaking tradition dating back to 1968 when Dominic Spicola’s father, Francesco, brought the family’s winemaking tradition from Italy. In 2010, Dominic and his son-in-law, Sam Sheehy, opened the Winery of Ellicottville’s doors to share their love of wine and winemaking with visitors. You can stop at the winery’s tasting room any time they are open to sample and learn about their wines, but on Saturday, March 14, ticketholders will experience a different tasting format—a vertical wine tasting of four delicious vintages of their Cabernet Sauvignon. What is a vertical wine tasting? “A normal tasting at the winery would include a tasting of six wines from the menu — our current vintages,” explained Sheehy. “A vertical wine tasting is simply tasting the same wine from different vintages. In this case, we are going to taste our Cabernet Sauvignon from 2010, 2011, 2012, the unreleased 2013, and more than likely sneak a sample from barrels that are aging — so the unreleased 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, too.” Starting at 6 p.m., Sheehy and winemaking consultant
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Bob Green will guide tasters as they travel through the years. Green has more than 30 years of winemaking experience under his belt and has had an influence on the direction of each of the wines to be sampled, making him the perfect tour guide. As guests sip and swirl Cabs from these distinct vintages, they will see this wine’s gorgeous red hues, inhale its rich aroma and watch as its legs cling and flow down the glass. Cabernet Sauvignon is a widely recognized grape variety known for making medium- to full-bodied wines with high tannins and hints of currant, black cherry, plum, vanilla and herbs. According to Sheehy, all their Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are sourced from the same vineyard in the Finger Lakes each year, which would lead you to conclude that each vintage will more or less taste the same, but that’s certainly not the case. Variations in the fruit’s ripeness, summer weather conditions, barrel type and length of aging all contribute to each year’s distinct personality. To complement the wines, house chef John Haley will prepare an assortment of light dishes that guests can sample while sipping, including cheeses, bread and olives. Sheehy said, “This is the only opportunity to try the wines together, and we may have a few bottles of past vintages for sale.” Tickets for this event are $20. Space is limited. Please call (716) 699-1055 for reservations. Can’t make it? Then stop in the tasting room to sample and purchase the 18-plus wines currently offered. You’ll also find many wine-related products, such as wine racks, aprons, mugs, corkscrews and napkins. You can even take a tour of the facility. More details at www. wineryofellicottville.com.
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Ellicottville Eagles teams following public meetings in both school districts. The agreement between schools will continue through the 2018-19 school year. Board Chair Carl Calarco commented that last week’s public meeting on the topic was convincing, especially
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because of the broad support expressed by ECS coaches and both schools’ athletic directors who agreed that the Eagles sports programs will only be improved by the addition of WV athletes. During that meeting, Superintendent Mark Ward noted that ECS has scaled
back several programs in recent years due to lack of interest, as students opt for other community, academic or employment activities or choose to specialize in one sport instead of several. Modified and JV teams in several sports cannot be supported, he said, and
without those skill-building teams for younger students, varsity teams are having a much harder time staying competitive. Ward said that WV will start signing up students right away for next year’s teams and both schools will immediately begin working out logistics.
Calarco added that he had not heard any negative comments from either community during their public discussions and said that with the coaches and parent’s support, he is confident that “this is the way to go.”
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‘Of Mice and Men’ Opens at SCA March 12
“Of Mice and Men” cast: Tim Musial, D.J. Livingston, Franklyn Jones, Cassie Klahn, Keith Cordaro, Tom Durham, Rick Sweet, Rick Manzone, Mike Sharrer, Christian Pfarner
Springville Players present “Of Mice and Men,” a theatrical adaptation of the American classic by acclaimed author John Steinbeck, opening March 12. Set in California during the Great Depression, it is the heartbreaking tale of two unlikely friends, who, as migrant farm hands, travel in search of work, hoping one
day to save enough money for a little place of their own. Directed by Ed Heary, the production stars Rick Manzone as George, DJ Livingston as Lennie, Tom Durham as Candy, Rick Sweet as Slim, Keith Cordaro as Carlson, Mike Sharrer as Whit, Franklyn Jones as Crooks, Cassie Klahn as Curley’s Wife, Christian Pfarner as Curley, and Timothy
Musial as The Boss. Performances run March 12, 13, 14 and 21 at 8 p.m., and Sundays, March 15 and 22 at 2 p.m. at Springville Center for the Arts’ Carol Mongerson Theater, 37 N Buffalo Street, in Springville. Opening Night, March 12, is “Pay What You Can With a Can,” where patrons can pay any amount at the door with a
non-perishable item to benefit food pantries in the Springville area. The show is rated PG-13 for strong language. Tickets are $10 seniors and students, and $12 general admission. Group rates are also available. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call (716) 592-9038 or visit www. springvillearts.org.
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Where Are All the Expert Skiers? By Mike Holden
If you have ventured out west for spring skiing during recent years, you have surely noticed a significant trend by ski areas to leave large parts of the mountain ungroomed. This trend in part stems from requests from local skiers who were bored with skiing on groomed snow where merely standing against the modern shaped/ rockered ski produced almost automatic arc turns with little skill or effort. So, if you’ve been surprised at the lack of good skiers when you were skiing wellgroomed snow, it’s probably because they have trekked to ski off-piste slopes to seek more challenging and satisfying terrain. In fact, it has been the same advances in ski design that makes it possible to ski so easily on groomed trails that also allows skiing steep, deep, dense and icy crud with far greater ease. Two-Footed Carving The major skill that must be mastered to ski effectively and efficiently in heavily tracked up snow is twofooted carving. Here, both skis slice through the snow together, following curved footprints defined by the deflected shape of the edged and loaded skis. The turning forces are shared between the skis, which can be actively steered by the legs with pressure on the cuffs of each boot. We define a carved turn as one where the skis closely
follow a path set by the footprint of edged and loaded skis in the snow. With a carved turn, both direction and speed can be controlled with edge angle, fore/aft pressure distribution and leg steering. Leg steering produces rotational slippage about the center of the ski to provide incremental direction and speed control. For most of us, skiing steep terrain mandates the use of carved turns, and it is here where the new wider skis with their sophisticated blending of geometric and structural characteristics come into their own. With the new skis, two footed carved turns can be employed to control direction and speed on steep un-groomed terrain with a technique very similar to that employed on smooth piste. Unlike skiing on packed surfaces where most of the pressure is initially directed to the outside ski, in the two footed carved turn, pressure is shared between the skis to keep both skis actively carving throughout the turn. A new turn is generally started by forward pressure on both skis to set them carving simultaneously; in some cases, the new inside ski can start to carve an instant before the outside ski becomes loaded. It is very important when skiing crud that the lower legs are in constant positive contact with the cuffs of the boots and both legs are slightly more flexed at the
knees and ankles to achieve a stance to more effectively manage both the impulsive horizontal and vertical loads generated by the snow and the skier. Don’t Hurt the Snow Skiing with a simultaneous two footed carving can be employed successfully under all skiing conditions and will go a long way to following the advice of John Claude Killy, who said: “Don’t Hurt the Snow.” While a sequential movement from ski to ski may be suitable in skiing on smooth, firm terrain and for GS type turns, for shorter radius turns, skiing with the skis parallel using simultaneous steering can be more effective in restrictive terrain, such as trees and moguls. In fact, under icy conditions, it may be more prudent to employ two-footed carving with the body balanced between the two skis to shape the turns, rather than struggle to get the outside ski to hold firmly. Slicing through the snow rather than bracing against it will certainly make it more fun to ski when the snow turns to “mashed potatoes” on a warm spring day. Mastering the skill to ski with both skis carving simultaneously with the legs controlled independently will definitely allow you to ski all terrain and conditions with greater effectiveness and efficiency and will move you firmly into the expert skier category.
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HoliMont Snowsports Instructor of the Week:
Dennis Lell Dennis Lell hails from Glenwood, NY, and has been an instructor at HoliMont Snowsports for the past 12 years. Dennis can teach any level, but he particularly likes the HoliKids “Bears with Poles” group. He is a conductor for the Greater Buffalo Youth Orchestra and plays the viola. Always a favorite with the other instructors, Dennis was voted “Instructor of the Year” by his peers at the annual Snowsports School Banquet two years ago. Dennis’ Tip of the Week: “Before every turn, get your hips centered and over your boots.”
Chairlift Safety
Therefore, logic dictates that delaying raising the safety bar until the last second at the unloading ramp – not when you’re high in the air at a tower – improves rider security. This philosophy differs from ours. Many Western U.S. ski resort chairlifts have no safety bars at all. According to Riley, chairlifts in New York must have safety bars and all ski areas enforce their use, but users don’t always follow the rules wisely. “We’re in the habit of popping the safety bar early, and scooching around and getting ready (to get off),” said Riley. “Really, though, you have plenty of time when you get to the ramp to raise it.” Bringing this technology from Austria to HoliMont proved to be cost prohibitive, however, so Riley and a few others put their engineering skills to use and designed their own version of the light bar. Their third and final design is being installed at all HoliMont
HoliMont Athletes Take to World Stage As of late, HoliMont athletes who have moved on to the next levels of their competitive careers have been doing HoliMont very proud! Recently, at the 2015 Canada Winter Games, HoliMont alumni Robbie Andison, Maddie Radvanyi, Griffin Haines and Jennifer Hawkrigg, just to name a few, are all excelling in their respective fields. Competing on icy conditions on Feb. 18, Ontario freestyle skier Robbie Andison showed tremendous poise (at age 17) to take the dual moguls event gold medal when he defeated Quebec’s Alexandre Lavoie in
the final. Team Nova Scotia won its first silver medal of the 2015 Canada Winter Games on Feb. 24 when Maddie Radvanyi competed in the women’s parallel giant slalom snowboarding event. Griffin Haines from Oakville took home Ontario’s first gold medal in snowboard at the 2015 Canada Games. Riding the parallel giant slalom course at Purden Mountain, Haines was able to take control of the field early on and walk away victorious. Haines’ upcoming travel schedule is intense, as he will be heading to Yabuli, China,
next week to compete in the FIS Snowboard Junior World Championships. Then he will be competing in the Canadian Snowboard Nationals in Le Relais, Quebec. Jennifer Hawkrigg also will be attending the FIS Snowboard Junior World Championships in China with Haines. We are looking forward to seeing their results. Best of luck to all the HoliMont athletes, no matter where you are in your competitive careers. We wish you success and look forward to hearing about where your travels take you next!
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chairlift off-ramps this week. “As you come up to the ramp, you see the row of red lights. When you see the green light, you can at raise the safety bar. It’s very close to the terminal, which is on purpose,” he explained. “Actually, both the red and green lights are on at the same time. It’s just a question of your view.” As you are travelling, the red is blocked from view and the green is exposed, signaling it’s safe to raise the bar. Riley said they’ve also modified the signage on the tower before offload to read, “raise the bar when you see the green light.” To advance safety at all ski resorts, Riley has proposed a change to the ANSI B77.1 standard, a law enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor that regulates chairlift safety, among other systems. He would like the standard also to mandate that “all new lifts sold must have safety bars, and if a lift is relocated and upgraded
to the B77 code, then it also would have to have a safety bar installed.” His proposal is currently being considered legislatively. In addition, HoliMont has begun sharing their design with other interested ski areas. “We are making a completed light bar to send to Mammoth ski area in California, which also wants to use this technology,” he said. Riley has no illusions that the red and green light bars will change the behavior of skiers overnight, but he has seen a subtle change. “Within the last two months, I’ve noticed that many of our members and guests are waiting longer before they raise the bar,” he said. “It is my hope that this concept will catch on in the U.S. and, if it does, I have no doubt that we will reduce the number of falls and injuries and continue to make the sport we love safer.”
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By Mary Heyl
Has the freezing weather driven you to the point of cabin fever? Have you been shopping online to avoid long and potentially dangerous trips in the car? Has it been awhile since you took a leisurely walk through Randolph’s downtown? If you answered “yes� to at least one of these questions, then it’s time to visit Randolph, and there’s no better time than this weekend! On Saturday, March 7, the Randolph Area Community Development Corporation will be hosting its second annual “March into Randolph� event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout the downtown and beyond.
At any participating business, people can pick up a “passport� with a list of the Randolph businesses that will be “stops� on the march throughout town. This is a great opportunity to get out of the house and see what’s new in Randolph shops, grab a bite to eat at one of Randolph’s various eateries and support the community. A great place to start is the Randolph Free Library on Jamestown Street, which is just two doors away from the next stop, Randolph Auto Supply. Next, participants can march into Betsey’s Country Fabric Shop, also on Jamestown Street, before walking down Bank Street to visit the Inn
at One Bank Street, which is having its open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This historic inn built in 1904 was once a fire house and has been beautifully restored. On Main Street, the passport leads participants to SennSations Salon & Day Spa in one of Randolph’s most beautiful Greek Revival homes. Other stops on Main Street include Countryside Wine & Spirits and Randolph Retail Company, home to a beautiful selection of gifts, home dÊcor and women’s apparel. Right next door is the newly relocated Yarn for Ewe, which now carries antiques and collectables as well as 18� doll clothing and accessories. Next door at 133 Main Street, businesses such as Cattaraugus County Bank, Connie Dalbo Yoga and the Real American Stars will be set up to share information and sign visitors’ passports. Last but not least, Stillwater Feeds on Main Street is the best place to take care of your furry friends, as it carries a variety of organic pet foods and pet supplies. What do passport carriers have to gain from their journey through so many Randolph businesses? Besides the great experience of seeing what all these small businesses have to offer, participants can enter their passports into a drawing
for a beautiful gift basket made up of prizes donated by Randolph’s small businesses. Participants must get at least five businesses to initial their passports, but the more businesses they visit, the more chances participants get to enter the drawing. Another important event taking place on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. is the “Just for the Ladies� bazaar at the Randolph Fire Hall on Main Street. Randolph’s Expressions Performing Arts Center (EPAC) is hosting this fundraiser to help send their dancers to perform in Disney World in 2016: Destination Disney. EPAC owner Melissa Anderson is excited to announce her dancers’ opportunity to perform in the Disney Main Street Electrical Parade, Epcot Daytime Parade, Hollywood Studios Showcase, and Downtown Disney performances in Orlando, FL. However, Anderson knows that Destination Disney doesn’t come without a price tag, and she and her dancers have been working hard to raise money for their trip. At the Randolph Fire Hall, even more vendors and home businesses will be set up for an all-day shopping extravaganza that the ladies are bound to enjoy. Vendors include Avon,
Pampered Chef, Paparazzi Jewelry and Accessories, Park Lane Jewelry, Rose and Mags Country Mile, Simply Natural Alpaca Gift Shop, Tastefully Simple, Thirty-One, Wallflower Designs and many more. Lunch will be available for purchase at the fire hall to support Destination Disney. The “Just for the Ladies� event at the Randolph Fire Hall is also a stop on the March into Randolph passport, so participants can support
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One Ski, Two Skis‌ By Ron Kubicki, Director of Holiday Valley Snowsports School
For this week, you are going to need to determine if these tasks are within your ability. I would say almost any solid intermediate to advanced skier will benefit from these exercises. When we ski, we have a mental image of what we look like, and most of the time we think we look pretty cool. Ego Alley under the Yodeler chair is not simply a random name for a slope. But in many cases we may be a bit shocked at perception vs. reality‌ it’s a lot like when you hear your voice on a recording for the first time. “Yikes that ain’t me is it?â€? It may be the same if we saw a video of our skiing. Chances are we are leaning back a bit too much or we may be broke at the waist too much. These may be minor glitches, but we are skiing in our “comfort zone,â€? so we feel secure. But let’s take a few minutes to see exactly what kind of feedback we can get from some “one skiâ€? skiing. Taking away half of our base and half of our strength by lifting one foot, our body is going to naturally try to align itself to adjust to the change. Here is a basic one you will see me and most other instructors do when we get off lifts: In a straight run on a level surface, raise one ski. Is it level when you pick it up, or is the tail down or the tip down? Tail down = weight back; tip down= weight too far forward; ski level = balanced stance. Just a quick check. Go to Crystal now and make a few medium size turns. When you feel comfortable, pick up your inside ski. It should be level with the snow. Put it down, make a new turn and
pick up inside ski. Practice this s few times until you get comfortable. Now in a steep traverse, pick up your downhill ski and turn, keep that ski up until you finish the turn, put it down and immediately pick up the other ski and turn. You are always turning off your uphill ski, but you are on one ski and you are getting a lot of feedback from your body about balance. The more upright you are, the more you are supported skeletally – stacked on your bones. If you feel fatigue in your thighs, then you are in the “back seat� and using your muscles and equipment for balance. So keep changing skis at the beginning of your turns until you feel a rhythm and solid transition from foot to foot. Now – and this is going to take a minute to sort out – make a medium sized turn at moderate speed. When you are in the fall line – facing straight down the hill – pick up your inside ski. Finish your turn and begin the new one WITHOUT
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CHANGING SKIS! Be careful, you are now beginning your turn on the inside ski and this is going to require you to extend into the new turn. Remember the “Ski into the Future� article I wrote a couple weeks back? Well here it is again. You have to cross that ski with your body to change edges to begin the new turn. Once you have begun the new turn, you are on the inside ski. Once you hit the fall line again, change skis, so you are stepping onto the outside ski and picking up the inside ski. Again, when you get to the new turn, you are on the downhill ski and will need to cross over that ski to get the new turn started. This takes some practice to get the rhythm and timing down, but soon you will start to feel a real “flow� as you change that edge on one ski. It takes away the opportunity to wedge, stem, hop or any of the little tricks we all use to change edges. Take your time with this and see if when you go back to two skis you don’t have a sense of being more centered and balanced on your skis. There are many other options in skiing on one ski, all designed to improve performance of intermediate and advanced skiers. Take the time to take a session with one of our PSIA/ AASI trained staff and have some fun on the snow. Thanks again for reading my articles.
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It’s March and that usually means spring skiing. This year, I’m not so sure. After skiing at below zero weather just last weekend, maybe we won’t get spring conditions until July! But for the sake of argument, let’s say spring is close. That means we’ll soon say goodbye to packed powder surfaces and start enjoying the unique snow conditions of spring. It’s my favorite time to ski. It reminds me why I love to ski. The changing snow sometimes makes for challenging conditions and I have to adjust my technique, but sometimes the snow gods bless us with the some of the best surfaces of the year. It’s what the Usual Gang of Idiots call “hero snow.� On hero snow you can do no wrong. It seems like you can hang an edge forever, travel down the hill in soaring arcs and understand why your skis have deep side cuts. Last spring, my friends and I hit such a day. I remarked to one of my friends after a spectacular run down Chute that this is the closest I think I could get to flying without actually doing it. It’s an
incredible feeling to have the freedom to fly down a slope and, almost effortlessly, carve a big sweeping turn and connect it to another. That’s why I ski! Some days, when you get to the slopes early to hit the first chair, you may discover that the skiing surface is firm. This is temporary, because it’s spring. As the day progresses, the air warms and the skiing improves. As the surface changes with warming temps during the day, it brings with it a few challenges as you ski in variable conditions. On the early hard snow, you’ll have to set your edges hard and be prepared for the constant vibrations. As the snow softens and starts to pile up into piles of coarse, granular and wet snow known as corn, you’ll have to change your technique again by remaining centered on your boards to power through the loose piles. By the end of the day, you’ll experience a satisfying feeling of accomplishment having conquered the mountain — at least for that day. Sometimes when I’m skiing with my friends, we have that feeling of accomplishment
after every run. We get to the bottom of the slope and usually rate the run with one word, or maybe two, before we’re swept up by the chair. On the ascent, we get into a deeper critique of the run. It’s amazing how different our experiences are. Someone skiing in the sun will have a different experience than another skiing in the shade. We’ll tackle the same slope again taking different lines until everyone conquers the slope and then, and only then, we move to the next. If the corn gets too deep, we move to what is my next favorite part of spring skiing, the Snow Bar at the bottom of Yodeler, which will be set up for next weekend’s Winter Carnival at Holiday Valley. After an adult beverage or two, it’s surprising how our skiing skills improve. As I listen to my fellow skiers around me, it seems that they also improve to the point that some could possibly defeat Ted Ligety in a downhill. Spring skiing brings its own unique challenges, but in my opinion, it the best part of the season and I hope you get to enjoy it too.
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Ski Patrol Food Drive for Ellicottville Food Pantry On Mardi Gras/Winter Carnival weekend, the Holiday Valley Ski Patrol is again collecting non-perishable food items, paper products, cleaning supplies, and toiletries, such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, and hand or face soap. With your help, we can fill many boxes and bags so that the food pantry can provide your donated items to many needy families. Also, please come and meet me and ski patroller Dan Buchanan, my replacement for next year’s food drive, at Tops Market on Saturday, March 15. Buchanan is a teacher in Buffalo and has been on the Holiday Valley Ski Patrol for a number of years. We will also accept cash donations, as those in need often can use assistance with heating bills and other services that require payment when received. So please, “dig a little deeper” so that your gift will help those in need. Remember, the Mardi Gras Parade begins Saturday, March 14 just after 6:30 p.m. in downtown Ellicottville. The Ski Patrollers in their red jackets with white crosses will be on both sides of the parade route asking for donations and, yes, a string of beads will be given for your donation. If you are unable to see us at Tops or during the parade, please take your donations to our partner, the Red Door Ski Shop, in town any time. As ski patrollers, we have a saying that is: “a passion for skiing and compassion for people.” Please show your compassion and give the Ski Patrollers a donation as they walk each side of the parade route. For more information, contact me, Bob Barbu, at (440) 668-3773 or bobbarbu@yahoo.com
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March 7-8 Scout Ski Days March 14-15 Winter Carnival March 17 Cabin Fever II March 22 Northwind Super G March 28 Pond Skimming March 28 Spring Open Ski Race
For a fun change of pace and a great workout, try snowshoeing or cross country skiing at Holiday Valley. Both cross country skis and snowshoes are available for rent for $18 at Holiday Valley’s rental shop. Use of the trails is free, or you can purchase a two-ride cross country ticket for $15 to take you to the top of Holiday ownhill Valley where you can ski the ridgeline from Cindy’s to Dummy D Spruce Lake, about three miles one way. March 15 2 p.m. at Yodeler Lodge
Join friends old and new for the annual Winter Carnival weekend. Face painting, cookouts, kids’ activities, the outdoor Snowbar, live entertainment and of course, the costume parade down Mardi Gras! Cap it all off with the famous Dummy Downhill and you’ve got yourself a weekend jampacked with lots of laughter and fun!
Entertainment March 7 3-7 p.m. Freddie T-Bar, Main Lodge March 14 4-8 p.m. The Buffalo 5 Yodeler Lodge March 15 4-8 p.m. Party Squad Yodeler Lodge
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Winter Fun on the Sky Flyer Mountain Coaster Soar down the mountain in the Sky Flyer Mountain Coaster, located next to the Tannenbaum Lodge. Open Thursdays and Fridays from 2 to 8 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 8 p.m.
Tubing Park Open Through March 22 22 Lanes, 900 feet long, 100 feet in vertical and 2 handle tows to pull you back up = endless tubing fun! Holiday Valley Tubing Co. is open Thursdays and Fridays 4:30 to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m to 6 p.m.
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EquiFest
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Trish Hutchinson demonstrates bridleless riding on her horse Denali during a warmup ride.
A Swagger card is a CUSTOM DISCOUNT CARD that you get to build by picking 12 deals to YOUR favorite Ellicottville places for food, shopping and entertainment. The $20 card gets you unlimited use to your favorite discounts at your choice of 12 of these local merchants, (listed to the right,) for ONE FULL YEAR! To get your card, go to www.swaggercard.com/ HVSkiTeam. Click on the “build your card” button to get started. Enter zip code 14731 and build your card with the 12 merchants you will use most. Complete address and payment information, and your card will be mailed to your home in 7-10 days. You can also stop by the Mountain Sports Center at HV to purchase your card, or see any race team member.
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Changes for Cattaraugus County 4-H Program in 2015
Recently, talks between Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) officials and representatives from the Cattaraugus County legislature have led to an agreement to dissolve the Cooperative Extension Association of Allegany and Cattaraugus Counties, a two-county entity. Each county will form its own separate Cooperative Extension Association later this year. All involved believe that this is a positive move that will benefit all participants of the 4-H Youth Development program, which changes lives, helping youth to become confident, mature adults ready to succeed in today’s challenging world. Youth participating in 4-H do better in school, are more motivated to help others, feel safe to try new things, and develop lasting friendships. The 4-H Program is the youth development program of Cornell Cooperative Extension. 4-H’s connection to Cornell University and other
land-grant institutions sets it apart from other youth-serving organizations. In Cattaraugus County, more than 300 4-H members and 60 volunteers are involved in 4-H. In part, this is why 4-H is so important to both CCE and to Cattaraugus County. In 2015, until the CCE of Cattaraugus County Association is established as a separate association, through funding provided by the Cattaraugus County legislature, the 4-H program will continue to operate through CCE of Allegany and Cattaraugus Counties through October 1, 2015. This organization will assist 4-H’ers and volunteers prepare for the county and state fairs, assist with club management, as well as offer other programming. Additionally, the Cornell Vegetable Program and Cornell Lake Erie Grape Program, sponsored by the local Extension, will continue to be funded by Cattaraugus County for 2015, and services provided, in part, in
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Cattaraugus County. Through an agreement with the Cattaraugus County Legislature, the CCE Board of Directors will move toward dissolving the dual-county association and become CCE of Allegany County. In turn, Cattaraugus County officials are working with Cornell University to develop a separate CCE of Cattaraugus County Association. As this moves forward, there are several steps that must occur which must be initiated by CCE of Allegany and Cattaraugus Counties. Meetings will be scheduled for late spring in order to let association members vote upon the dissolution of the dual-county association and the re-creation of the Allegany County Extension. This will be concurrent with the creation of a new CCE Association serving Cattaraugus County only. For more information please contact your local Extension Office or the County Administrator’s Office in Little Valley.
A respected equestrian professional from nearby Springville, NY – Mollie Vacco – is one of the many featured presenters at EquiFest 2015. Vacco has been a student and teacher of Parelli Natural Horsemanship for 15 years. The Parelli program is all about building a foundation for your horsemanship and a relationship with your horse, spanning all disciplines and levels of study. A passion for understanding horse behavior, as well as bringing people and horses together, is what she practices. She travels all over the countryside giving presentations of her own and with Parelli Organizations at events such as Equine Affair and the Pennsylvania World Horse Expo, to name a few. Vacco will be giving three presentations this year at EquiFest, along with her rider pairing of Trish Hutchinson on Denali, an accomplished dressage team from Ellicottville, and Jen Treacy of Horseheads, NY. Her first demonstration on Saturday at 11 a.m. is called “The Art of Warm Up and Why.” She’ll be answering questions like: What does a calm, connected and responsive horse look like? When is your horse trainable and safe? When is your horse in a “thinking and learning” frame of mind? “I really hope to get people thinking about the ‘Why’ of wanting to warm up their horse,” Vacco says.
Look for riding demonstrations from Trish and Jen. Then on Saturday at 4 p.m., Vacco will be demonstrating “Safe Trailer Loading.” Building confidence and relaxation in your horse will be her focus, showing that the trailer is “just another obstacle,” instead of creating tension about getting on the trailer. Teaching horses and humans to slow down instead of taking the hurry up, get in and close the door approach will be the goal of the session. Anyone who has ever had a difficult time with trailer loading will acknowledge that there is always something new to learn. On Sunday at 11 a.m., Vacco will be presenting Bridleless Riding. “It’s not magic or unattainable – it’s about getting connected with a higher level of communication between horse and rider. Trish and her horse Denali, and Jen will be demonstrating this Parelli exercise also. “Equifest is such a fabulous opportunity to break out of the pattern of winter and get excited about our upcoming horse season. I love when the community can come together and share their common love of horses! I will be available over the two days for questions and to book lessons, workshops and clinics. I will have some of the Parelli products available to view and purchase,” says Vacco.
For more information, visit MollieVacco.com, Mollie@ MollieVacco.com, or call 716912-8207. Two other local equestrians also are presenting at this year’s EquiFest. Patti Stedman, from East Otto, NY, will be presenting two sessions on endurance riding. Stedman, who with her husband Richard, competes in American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) rides of up to and including 100mile, one-day rides, will cover “Know What Endurance Riders Know” on Saturday at noon, and “Endurance Highlights” on Sunday at 11 a.m. Gail Pearles, who owns a 60-acre ranch near Springville, uses a “Kinship with Horses” training philosophy based on the best of the modern masters of natural horsemanship. She travels the Northeast U.S. giving clinics, demonstrations and lessons and will present “12 Good Reasons to Understand GI Ulcers in Horses” on Saturday at 11 a.m. and “The 5 T’s to Better Horsekeeping” on Sunday at 10:05 a.m. For a complete schedule and more information on all of the presenters and demonstrations, visit www.wnyEquiFest.com. Additional topics at EquiFest 2015 include: Purchasing a Reining Horse; Legal Issues with Horses; Dressage, Bits and Bitting; Pulling Shoes and many other subjects. You’ll definitely want to attend this first equestrian gathering of the season, and get ready for spring with your horses.
Mollie Vacco will be presenting three demonstrations at next weekend’s EquiFest event in Hamburg.
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HoliMont to Host Warfighter 2015 Southern Tier Biennial Sports Ski Event Art Exhibition Entries Now Being Accepted for
By Jann Wiswall
The Cattaraugus County Arts Council (CCAC) has announced a call for artists for the Southern Tier Biennial (STB), a ninecounty professionally juried contemporary art exhibition. The application deadline is June 8, 2015. Jurors John Massier, Curator at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center in Buffalo, and Bleu Cease, Executive Director/Curator of the Rochester Contemporary Art Center, will review entries and artists will be notified of acceptance beginning June 29, 2015. Artists can read application guidelines and submit entries online at www. southerntierbiennial.com. As in past years, works created in all visual media are eligible and the exhibition is open to all artists, 18 years of age or older, who are currently
residing in New York State’s Southern Tier (Allegany, Broome, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Steuben, Schuyler, Tioga and Tompkins counties). A twopart artists’ reception will take place on September 19. Part one will take place at the Olean Public Library Gallery at 3 p.m., with part two at JCC’s Center Gallery at 4:30 p.m. Artists accepted into the show will be included in a color catalog for the exhibition, and will receive a $100 stipend to help defray costs associated with travel, shipping, and production. In addition, four cash awards totaling $2,500 will be presented: $1,000 to the Best of Show winner and $500 for three Honorable Mention winners. The Best of Show winner will also be presented with a solo show in the Fall of 2016 at the Olean Public
Library Gallery with a fourcolor catalog, up to $1,000 for professional development, and up to $1,000 for show expenses. The Southern Tier Biennial was founded in 2005 and is produced by the Cattaraugus County Arts Council, in collaboration with the Olean Public Library, Jamestown Community College, and the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation, made possible by an endowment from the estate of F. Donald Kenney. For more information, contact Ardyth Van Scoy at CCAC by calling (716) 372–7455 or by emailing stb@myartscouncil.net. Find general information at www. southerntierbiennial.com and www.myartscouncil.net.
Community Service Opportunity with Food Pantry Are you an Ellicottville High School student in need of a community service project? The Ellicottville Food Pantry has an opportunity for you! The Pantry needs volunteers to pick up food in Salamanca and unload it in Ellicottville. Volunteers with a valid driver’s license and vehicle are preferred, but not required. Hours are flexible. Interested? Call or text Annie Widger at (716) 378-9419.
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excited about what I believe I can do there,” said Watt. “I plan to major in biology and toxicology, in a pre-med curriculum, then consider medical school with plans to specialize in the orthopaedic field.” Watt talked about his start in pee-wee football, and how both he and his little brother, Liam, “were too big to complete little league. But we were able to make our mark and impress the coaches by 8th grade, and begin playing JV football earlier than normal. To be able to share the field this year, my senior year, with my little brother, has been great.” Watt smiles when asked if he remembers any particular play this past season with Liam. “One play against Frewsburg stands out where comments of ‘just follow those two big Watt boys down the field’ were made – that was great.” Watt will graduate from ECS on June 26, celebrate with family and friends at his senior party June 27, and head to Ashland on June 28, not wanting to miss one moment of beginning his college football career. Watt has carried a 98 weighted-average through
his senior year so far. He is currently taking EMT course training. Always knowing he wanted to go to college, he and his parents, Kim and Kevin Watt, started looking at local college opportunities during his sophomore/junior year. The search got a bit more serious during his junior/senior year, when he visited and applied to The University of Connecticut, Kent State, Ashland University, University of Buffalo and SUNY Cortland. He was accepted to all five universities, and was offered a merit scholarship to UB, Kent State and Ashland. He was also offered a partial football scholarship to Ashland. On February 12, 2015, he was invited to take a tour of Ashland and was offered a letter of intent that day.
According to Kim Watt, “The decision to accept the offer from Ashland was Calum’s decision. We are just so very proud to see how hard he has worked to make this happen. Calum has had this dream for so long, and to see it happen is just wonderful.” Coach Bartoszek, who took part in the signing ceremony, had very respectful comments to make about Watt. “I’m very happy for Cal. He is a leader in this school. He is a big part of our football program and volunteers a lot of time to it.” According to Kim Watt, both Liam and Calum have volunteered their coaching time for pee wee and midget football for the past two years. Bartoszek went on to say that Watt’s accomplishments will continue to help the ECS football program. “Young kids want to be like him – his success will encourage more kids to be a part of the team. It’s good for our school and for our area. Football offers so many good opportunities.” The Ellicottville Times and the entire community wishes Watt every possible success on and off the field. Congratulations!
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HoliMont and its Phoenix Adaptive Program will be hosting a special event for disabled veterans on March 12-13. The Warfighter Sports Ski and Ride Event will be held in conjunction with Disabled Sports USA and The Adaptive Adventure Sports Coalition (TAASC). The twoday “learn-to-ski-and-ride camp” gives veterans and their immediate family members an opportunity to learn to ski or snowboard at no cost, except their travel to and from the resort. Veterans from Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania and western New York have been invited to participate. Volunteer instructors from the Phoenix Adaptive Program and Holiday Valley’s Lounsbury Adaptive Program are involved in the camp
program, as are instructors from Mt. Brighton Adaptive Sports, Michigan Adaptive Sports, Three Trackers of Ohio and Three Rivers Adaptive Sports – all organizations that are members of TAASC. Disabled Sports USA’s Warfighter Sports program has given more than 8,200 disabled veterans and family members
the opportunity to participate in 30 different sports since 2003. The organization also provides programs for disabled youth and adults and conducts training for instructors. For more information, visit www. disabledsportsusa.org. Call HoliMont Snowsports at (716) 699-8159 for details about the event.
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Farmer Neighbor Dinner April 8 The Cattaraugus County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board, along with the Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning and Tourism, the Cattaraugus County Farm Bureau, the Cattaraugus County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board will host the Fourth Annual Cattaraugus County Farmer-Neighbor Dinner on Wednesday, April 8 at the West Valley Fire Hall, 9091 Route 240 in West Valley.
Cattaraugus County is home to a vibrant and diverse agricultural industry. Good communication is essential in developing and maintaining good relationships between farm and non-farm neighbors. This event is a way to bring the County’s farmers and their neighbors together for a night of fellowship and understanding. It will also be a way for the county’s farmers and businesses to showcase what they have to offer each other. The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. with agricultural-
related exhibitor displays and appetizers. Dinner will begin at 6:45 p.m., followed by the speaker and awards. Any business that wishes to become a sponsor of the event or an exhibitor should contact Deb Miller at (716) 938-2318 or by email at deborahmiller@ cattco.org. Cost of the dinner is $20 per person. Reservations must be made in advance, no later than March 27, and can also be made by contacting Deb Miller. No tickets will be sold at the door.
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is the first year RCS has hosted the regional competition. Randolph Elementary School Principal and OM Coordinator Jerry Mottern has been looking forward to the school being the site of a regional competition for quite some time. Past regional OM competitions have taken place at schools located more centrally in Cattaraugus County, such as Salamanca, Wellsville and Allegany-Limestone. Both RCS and Ellicottville Central School (ECS) are part of the same BOCES region, which is made up of 22 schools in western New York, but next Saturday’s competition also includes home-schooled teams and teams from area private schools. Founded in 1978 by Dr. Sam Micklus, a professor at Rowan University in New Jersey, OM challenges students to do more than arrive at the answer to a problem. OM asks students to engage their creativity, draw on the strengths of each team member and take risks in order to find a solution. According to Colleen Bower, OM coordinator at ECS, in September, student teams choose one of OM’s five longterm problems to solve with their teammates in preparation for the regional competition in March. Problems range from the mechanical (design a vehicle to travel on tracks without touching the floor) to the classical (translate the Greek myth of Pandora’s Box
to a multi-level video game). Students work in teams of five to seven students, all of whom are in the same age division. Division I consists of elementary students (fourth and fifth grade); division II consists of middle school students (sixth through eighth grade); and division III consists of high schoolers. Bower has five teams participating in the regional competition who have been working diligently on their long-term problems all year. Not only do teams present these solutions at the regionals, but they are also required to solve a “spontaneous” problem that is given to them on the day of the competition. After arriving at a solution, teams demonstrate to the judges what sets their solution apart from that of other teams; these points for style are crucial to a team’s success. The team that earns first place will go on to the state competition, which is held at SUNY Binghamton every year, and the top two statelevel teams go on to the World Finals, which takes place at Michigan State University in May. Now in her 12th year with OM, Bower has led ECS teams to the World Finals twice. According to RCS Superintendent Kimberly Moritz, students have much to gain from participation in OM. “Every student needs an opportunity to excel,” explained Moritz. “For some
that’s on the athletic field and for others it’s through an experience like Odyssey of the Mind.” Indeed, the teamwork that OM requires is an essential life skill that takes students far beyond high school graduation. Bower explained that the experience of working under a deadline and working within the budget allotted for each problem are practical skills that benefit students well into adulthood. Mottern noted that former OM students (OMers) have approached him as adults to remark on how useful their OM skills are in their careers. Just as important, though, are the friendships that are formed among team members. Mottern noted, “When you have students working this closely together, for all those hours at a time, it’s hard not to bond with each other.” The competition is a great way for community members to experience the creative and competitive spirit of OM firsthand. “You’ll see a group of kids who are really proud of what they’ve accomplished together,” Bower commented. Community members are welcome to be a part of this exciting day as spectators, but can also learn about getting involved with OM as a volunteer or judge for future competitions. For more information, visit www. odysseyofthemind.com.
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the Ellicottville area from all walks of life enjoy the uniquely satisfying process of tapping, boiling and refining maple sap for their own enjoyment. Whether you’re a large or small producer, though, maple season begins and ends when Mother Nature says so. Typically, daytime temperatures need to be in the 40s and overnight temperatures should hold in the 20s for maple tree sap to start running. And the season ends when the buds on the trees start coming out. For obvious reasons, the 2015 season is starting a bit late, with the coldest February on record just behind us and a 3-4 foot base of snow that has not yet begun melting. Local hobbyist Norm Lacey is hoping to get his small operation started within the next week, weather permitting. Lacey, who has been sugaring on his and neighbors’ properties in Great Valley since 1980,
says the biggest challenge this year will be the deep snow in the woods. “We’ll be getting out the snowshoes to get to the trees,” he said. Lacey typically has 200-250 taps. Last year, which he said was a good season, he and his friends/volunteers got about 35 gallons of syrup from their efforts. “It takes 40 gallons of sap to make a gallon of syrup,” he explains. The sap is boiled down for days — in Lacey’s case, on a wood-fired evaporator in his sugarhouse. “It’s a lot of work over a three- or four-week period, but everyone enjoys the challenge. There’s a lot of camaraderie that goes along with it. And the pay is syrup!” This year, the 20th Annual Maple Weekends are being held March 21-22 and March 28-29, with some 160 maple producers across the state participating in this unique
agritourism opportunity. In Cattaraugus County, five of our larger maple businesses — Boberg’s Maple, Maple Glen Sugar House, Moore’s Maple Shack & Pancake House, Sprague’s Maple Farms and Wright Farms — are holding open houses where you will learn about how maple trees are tapped, how the sap is boiled into maple syrup and how the syrup is further refined into other maple products. Of course, visitors can sample and purchase maple products, and many will be offering up plates of warm pancakes and other treats such as syrup on snow (jack wax), which is hot, thickened syrup that forms a sweet taffy when poured on fresh snow. For more information and a complete list of participating sugarhouses in New York, visit www.mapleweekend.com.
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APPLICATION FOR DEBT EXCLUSION VILLAGE OF ELLICOTTVILLE The Chief Fiscal Officer of the Village of Ellicottville filed on February 25, 2015, in the Office of the State Comptroller an Application for Exclusion of Outstanding Sanitary Sewer Indebtedness in the Amount of $665,000 and Proposed Sanitary Sewer Indebtedness in the Amount of $4,900,000 pursuant to Section 124.10 of the Local Finance Law. This Application is on file as a public record in the Office of the Chief Fiscal Officer. Mary Klahn, Clerk/Treasurer Chief Fiscal Officer,, Village of Ellicottville
PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF ELLICOTTVILLE Please take notice that the following regular meetings of the Ellicottville Town Board scheduled for Wednesday, March 17, 2015, Wednesday, April 15, 2015 and Wednesday, May 20, 2015 have been rescheduled to Tuesday, March 16, 2015, Tuesday, April 21, 2015 and Tuesday, May 19, 2015 respectively at 6:00pm in the Ellicottville Town Hall at 1 W. Washington Street, Ellicottville, New York. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF ELLICOTTVILLE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW No. 1 - 2015 LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to resolution of the Town Board of the Town of Ellicottville, adopted on February 18, 2015, the said Town Board will hold a public hearing at the Town Hall, 1 W. Washington Street, Ellicottville, NY on the 17th day of March, 2015 at 6:00 o’clock pm to hear all interested persons for or against the adoption of a proposed Local Law entitled: “A LOCAL LAW FOR FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION AS AUTHORIZED BY THE NEW YORK STATE CONSTITUTION ARTICLE IX, SECTION 2, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION LAW, ARTICLE 36” BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF ELLICOTTVILLE
ELECTION NOTICE Take notice, that for the general election to be held in the Village of Ellicottville, NY, on March 18, 2015: 1. The polling place for the sole election district of said Village shall be the Ellicottville Fire Hall, Fillmore Drive, Ellicottville, NY. 2. The polls shall be open for voting from 12 noon to 9:00 p.m.
ELECTION NOTICE Be it Resolved, by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ellicottville, NY, that it designates the following offices and terms to be filled at the next general election to be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2015: Justice - 4 Year Term - Vote for One Republican Party John T. Rogan, 23 Madison St. Ellicottville, NY 14731 By direction of the Board of Trustees Village of Ellicottville Mary J. Klahn, Village Clerk
What if the Airlines Ran Grocery Stores? One day you hear on the news that a major airline has just purchased the supermarket chain where you happen to be a regular customer and you think - that’s weird. Those airline people don’t know anything about the retail food industry!?! But then you remember - those airline people don’t know much about the airline industry either. Hence - all those stories about passengers trapped on planes on tarmacs for 24 hours with no food and overflowing toilets. You don’t think much about it until the next time you go to your local grocery store and you get mugged at the front door by the Salvation Army lady. “That’s a pretty aggressive Sally Ann solicitor out there. She hit me up for twenty bucks,” you say to the manager. “No, we got rid of all those charity cases. She’s our new, uniformed parking lot attendant.” “Parking? We gotta pay for parking? At a grocery store?” “Yeah, $20 per visit, but it’s only $99 for the whole week. For one low price you can come here and shop every day.” “That’s highway robbery! From now on I’ll walk here and leave my car at home.” “Why walk when you can take our new City-Wide Supermarket Shuttle.” “What’s that going to cost me?” “Your car.” “Why do the grocery carts have license plates?” “Those are our In-Store Transport Rental Vehicles. We rent them for ten dollars an hour.” “That’s outrageous. What’s that small screen in front of the baby seat?” “That’s a DVD monitor for the kiddies. They can watch cartoons and animated movies for free.” “Free?” “Yeah. The ear buds are seven dollars in case they want sound.” “And that little black knob?” “That’s the Tiny Tot Sugar Transponder. That goes off
every time the child gets near cookies, candies and ice cream.” “Doesn’t matter. I don’t have kids.” “That’s okay, we rent those too.” “Why are all the aisles different sizes?” “The really narrow ones you see where customers have to walk sideways? Those are the Economy Aisles. They’re free.” “And the wide ones?” “The spacious ones where you can walk normal and operate a cart? Those are the new Customer Comfort Zones. They’re ten bucks an hour extra.” “You gotta be kidding!” “As a bonus, the wide aisles offer free food samples.” “Free?” “The samples are free. Napkins cost five dollars each.” “What happened to all the people who worked at the checkout counters?” “We got rid of them. Now all these new checkout counters are fully automated and every one of them is an express line, 10 items or less.” “How much?” “A modest 25cent surcharge on each item.” “What if I have 20 items?” “You go through twice. Over here is our new Emergency Medical Room, complete with defibrillators, oxygen tanks, neck braces, IV hook-ups. Someday this could save your life.” “That explains the banner.” “A little in-store promotional joke - Our Ding Dongs Are to Die For. That was my idea.” “What’s that cost? The life saving?” “Well that would be awkward not to mention indelicate trying to extract cash or debit cards from someone who is possibly dying so ...” “Personal check?” “No— starting today, all shoppers must have their credit card numbers tattooed on their wrists.” “Are you serious?” “Don’t forget the expiration date.”
“What happened to the produce section?” “We replaced it with stateof-the-art washrooms. Hand towels, seat warmers, the works.” “No more fruits or vegetables?” “Of course we have fruit and vegetables ... in cans.” “Let me guess, coin-operated toilets?” “No, of course not. Credit card-operated toilets. With the flick of your wrist you’re in!” “I won’t pay it!” “No problem. We also offer free facilities ... at the Shell station two blocks down.” “Who’s that weird guy in the corner with the gun across his lap?” “Oh, he’s a sky marshal. When the airline bought the grocery chain he lost his job. But he’s our CEO’s brother-inlaw, so ... he works for us now.” “What in the hell’s name would an armed guard do in a grocery store?” “Mostly he makes sure customers aren’t smuggling in their own bags.” “I can’t bring my own grocery bags anymore?” “No, for obvious terroristrelated reasons, we will now provide new and safer grocery bags.” “How much?” “Five dollars each.” “They look like the old bags.” “We strive for continuity.” “What does the sky marshal do?” “I’m sorry, I’m not at liberty to say, but if yesterday’s shooting is any indication ...” “What?” “Don’t squeeze the Charmin!” For comments, ideas and copies of The True Story of Wainfleet, go to www.williamthomas.ca
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Ellicottville Tree City USA Ellicottville was named a 2014 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. Ellicottville achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements: a tree board or department, a treecare ordinance, an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation.
The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbow Day Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters. “Everyone benefits when elected officials, volunteers and committed citizens in communities like Ellicottville make smart investment s in urban forests,” said Matt Harris, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “Trees bring shade to our
homes and beauty to our neighborhoods, along with numerous economic, social and environmental benefits.” Cleaner air, improved storm water management, energy savings and increased property values and commercial activity are among the benefits enjoyed by Tree City USA communities. More information on the program is available at arborday.org/treecityusa.
Congratulations Dominic Vavala! Dominic Vavala has qualified for two events in the USA Snowboard/FreeSki National competition at Copper Mountain, CO at the end of the month. He has been competing in the Western New York Series in boarder cross, slope style and rail jam this year. He has acquired five firsts, three seconds and two thirds so far this season with two more boarder cross races this weekend. He will represent Holiday Valley as his home resort.
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Creating stained glass designs during the Winter Break Art Camp.
Parents, are you looking for activities to keep your elementary-aged kids engaged during their spring vacation? Do they enjoy art? Then sign them up for the Spring Break Art Camp at the Cattaraugus County Arts Council (CCAC) from Monday, March 30 through Friday, April 3. Kids will have fun exploring their creativity and learning new skills in small groups with individualized attention. New artists (ages 4-7) can join ArtVenture Monday through Friday from 9-10
a.m. The artists will travel the world of art from the comfort of the CCAC studio and discover different mediums each day. Projects will include painting with straws, making a sun catcher, creating a woven painting, and learning traditional felting techniques. The second daily ArtVenture class, starting at 10:30 a.m. and ending at 12 p.m., is for young artists ages 7-11. These artists will expand their knowledge into less well-known techniques while building fun and functional artwork. They
will work on Henna painting, Matisse paper bowls, felting, pointillism landscapes and opart drawing. Art Camp classes will be taught by Ardyth Van Scoy, a Fine Arts graduate of St. Bonaventure. The week-long camp is $65 per child, and includes all project supplies. The classes are held at the CCAC studio, 100 West Main Street, Allegany, New York. Please register by telephone at (716) 372-7455 or online at www. myartscouncil.net.
Louie is excellent with the other dogs he is fostered with, as well as with the young children there. Born in February of 2014, Louie will make a wonderful companion for just about anyone. He is a fully vetted Chihuahua mix who only weighs in at 11 lbs. If you are interested in giving him the life all dogs deserve please send us an email at empirerescue@gmail.com to complete our adoption survey.
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A recent tour inspects the work at Springville Center for the Arts
Springville Center for the Arts (SCA) began the final round of work in their current renovations at the multi-arts center at 37 North Buffalo Street in Springville, and received a $25,000 matching grant from the John R. Oishei Foundation. The former Baptist Church ,built in 1869, has undergone extensive exterior renovations this past year, including a new roof and masonry repairs. Work on the interior is limited to the South Wing, which houses the Harold L. Olmsted Gallery, the new Fran Vacanti Classroom, and much larger bathroom facilities. The design calls for a range of upgrades including electric service, insulation and heating along with some significant changes to the feel of the space including a lowered basement floor and a second floor balcony. “There’s quite a bit of work left in this phase but we’re in the home stretch to where we can operate the gallery
again,� said Seth Wochensky, SCA’s executive director. “We suffered some budget increases due to asbestos and other unknown conditions. Overall we’ve done a great job of managing costs, but there is a funding gap and an elevator is one thing we can’t scrimp and save on.� The organization intends to raise $100,000 toward the project and is over a third of the way toward the goal. The funds from the Oishei Foundation must be matched by charitable contributions, effectively doubling any donations received in the next two months. The John R. Oishei Foundation strives to be a catalyst for change to enhance economic vitality and quality of life for the Buffalo Niagara region through grant making, leadership and network building. The Foundation was established in 1940 by John R. Oishei, founder of Trico Products Corporation. Hard Hat tours of both
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renovation projects, The Arts Center as well as the Center’s project at 5 East Main Street, will be held Saturday, March 14 and Saturday, March 28 at 10 a.m. The tour includes a mix of Springville history, an overview of the design concepts and goals for the buildings as well as a look at the construction in progress and challenges encountered. Interested parties are encouraged to email admin@ springvillearts.org or call (716) 592-9038 to reserve a spot. Homemade scones and other refreshments will be provided. Additional dates and times can be scheduled for groups by appointment. The first event in the renovated gallery is scheduled for May 2 with an exhibition of Inside Richard Stamps: My Big Fat Head. The show is curated by Ted Pietrzak, former executive director of the Burchfield-Penney Art Center.
According to the Cancer Nutrition Centers of America, there are more than 75,000 supplements on the market today and Americans spend $25 million annually on them. With thousands of supplements available, choosing highquality supplements can be daunting. Learning how to identify products that are safe and effective is challenging, but worth the effort. Since the industrial revolution began, more than 80,000 chemicals have been introduced to our environment. The impact of chemicals is just now emerging. Preliminary evidence shows a slow degeneration of health, with known or suspected causes of impaired nervous systems, higher risk for cancer, lowered immune systems and other health risks. We are exposed to chemicals in the air we breathe, the food we eat and the water we drink. With the advent of refined, processed foods, and foods filled with artificial ingredients, much of our food supply is becoming devoid of the nutrients we need to sustain a healthy life. Conventional farming, with its use of fertilizers and pesticides, has depleted our soil of most of the 60+ different vitamins and
minerals needed to support life. GMO’s (genetically modified organisms), which originated to produce higher crop yields while using fewer pesticides, are having the opposite effect. They are producing lower crop yields than many organically farmed crops, and are becoming pesticide resistant, which results in the use of more or stronger pesticides. Because of these practices, studies now show that nutrient levels in food are falling. According to Robert Crayhon, M.S., in his Principles of Optimal Health, a holistic approach to attaining optimal health consists of “a positive self image, a diet free of toxic foods that supplies optimal levels of all beneficial nutrients, clean air and living environment, pure water, adequate sunshine, and adequate exercise and rest.� A survey of the eating habits of people in Britain in the 1980’s revealed that even those who say they eat a balanced diet fail to eat the basic nutrient levels. Research now indicates that levels above the current USDA’s Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) may be necessary not only for prevention of disease, but to achieve optimal health. Current research increasingly verifies the benefits of using high-quality supplements to
attain optimal health. When looking for a reputable supplement company, look for a company that displays the seal of approval for Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) set by the FDA in 1994 which established minimum standards for manufacturing and distributing dietary supplements. These practices require manufacturers to test their products for authenticity, purity and potency. Also, look for the NSF, International certification mark. NSF, International is one of the most respected independent product testing organizations in the world. NSF certification involves extensive product testing and re-testing to ensure a company meets the high standards required to maintain certification over time. When deciding on a supplement, keep in mind that nutrients are needed on an individual basis. Seeking the advice of a natural health care adviser may ensure you choose supplements that are most appropriate for your needs. Kathie O’Connell, N.C. is a holistic nutritional consultant specializing in whole foods nutrition. She is available for individual counseling by email at kathie.oconnell@ gmail.com or by phone at (815) 592-4296.
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From the Bookshelf Recommended Reading from the Ellicottville Memorial Library
Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Primary Care Center welcomes more new providers! Sarah Andrews, PA began seeing patients in October 2014. She graduated from Gannon University with a master’s of physician assistant studies and has worked in primary care and hospital settings including Rochester General Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital in Cheektowaga. She is Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACL) certified.
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In January 2015 Lauralee Sprague, NP comes to us from TLC Health Network in Gowanda where she has worked for the last 18 years, 12 of those as a nurse practitioner. A Pioneer graduate, Sprague grew up in Sardinia and Machias. She graduated from SUNY Brockport with a bachelor of science in nursing, and from D’Youville College with a master’s and certification as a family nurse practitioner (FNP). Sprague, is board certified in family practice, and is certified in ACLS, PALS and Basic Life Support (BLS) with an additional certification as a sexual assault examiner. She has experience teaching clinicals and classes in the nurse practitioner program at D’Youville.
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Village Elections March 18 Cattaraugus County residents who wish to vote in upcoming village elections on March 18 must register by March 6. Voter registration applications are available at the Board of Elections office at 207 Rock City Street, Suite 100 in Little Valley, online at www.cattco.org, at any local post office, most government office buildings, many libraries, or your village clerk’s office. The deadline for applying for an absentee ballot by mail is Tuesday, March 10, but voters may apply in person at any of the offices noted above through Monday, March 16. Applicants must be 18 years of age on or before Election Day, a citizen of the U.S. and have lived in the village for at least 30 days before the election. The villages of Allegany, Cattaraugus, Ellicottville, Gowanda, Little Valley, Portville and South Dayton all have elections on Wednesday, March 18. Polls will be open from noon until 9 p.m. In the Village of Ellicottville, only the Village Justice position is open. Republican incumbent Jack Rogan is running unopposed for the four-year term. Voting will take place at the Ellicottville Fire Hall.
10th Annual BOCES Winter Carnival Some 750 elementary, middle and high school students from the Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES and District Special Education classes, along with 300 volunteers, participated in the 10th annual Winter Carnival on March 3 and 4 at the Holiday Valley Tubing Park. Students from Olean, Portville and Ellicottville BOCES classrooms, as well as non-BOCES special education students from Allegany, Limestone, Olean, Portville, Ellicottville, West Valley and Bolivar-Richburg enjoyed the carnival on Tuesday, March 3. The next day, BOCES students from Allegany County, Franklinville, Catt-LV and Pioneer, and non-BOCES students from Catt-LV, Fillmore, Randolph, Pioneer, Salamanca, Genesee Valley and Wellsville had a blast in the snow. Event coordinators Chris McNell and Debbie Golley organized tubing, snow soccer, an obstacle course, broom hockey as well as indoor games. Hayrides were made available courtesy of Pumpkinville, and BOCES and Holiday Valley hosted a hot dog roast with cookies and hot chocolate for all participants. The Big Pig from WPIG was on hand both days.
“Descent” by Tim Johnson The Rocky Mountains have cast their spell on a young family taking a last summer vacation before their daughter begins college. For 18-year-old Caitlin, the mountains loom as the ultimate test of her runner’s heart. But when Caitlin and her younger brother, Sean, go out for an early morning run and only Sean returns, the mountains become as terrifying as they are majestic. Caitlin’s disappearance is the beginning of the family’s harrowing journey down increasingly divergent and solitary paths until all that binds them together are the questions they can never bring themselves to ask: At what point does a family stop searching? At what point will a girl stop fighting for her life? Written with a precision that captures every emotion, every moment of fear, as each member of the family searches for answers, Descent is a perfectly crafted thriller that races like an avalanche toward its heart-pounding conclusion, and heralds the arrival of a master storyteller. This book is currently available in book format only at the Ellicottville Memorial Library. Don’t forget, you can access over 9,000 eBooks and eAudiobooks using your library card!
Free Tax Assistance Available for Cattaraugus County Senior Citizens
For over 30 years, the Internal Revenue Service and AARP have sponsored the Tax Counseling for the Elderly program, which provides free counseling and preparation of tax returns for senior citizens. Beginning this week, in conjunction with the Cattaraugus County Dept. of the Aging/NY Connects, volunteers will be available to assist county seniors with their taxes. The primary mission of the program is to help those ages 50 and older, but no one is ever turned away because of age. Tax volunteers are trained to handle most routine situations, but clients with rental income, business income with depreciation, or foreign investment are advised to see a tax professional. Cattaraugus and Salamanca area residents should call Don or Allison Girod at (716) 2573285 for an appointment at one of the following locations: Cattaraugus Free Library,
Cattaraugus— Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., through April 15. Public Library, Salamanca— Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., through April 9. Olean area residents should call the Olean Senior Center at (716) 376-5670 for an appointment. The schedule will be Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m., starting Feb. 3. The volunteers will ask you a few questions to determine whether or not they can handle your return. If so, you will need to bring the following to your appointment: all statements of income, any type of 1099 forms (from Social Security, banks, brokers and pension funds, and others) and any W-2 forms. It is also helpful to bring last year’s tax returns and a record of property taxes paid in 2013. If you sold stock, please bring all of the details, especially when you bought
it and how much you paid for it. A photo ID is also required. New for this year: You must bring proof of health insurance, which is usually a Medicare card or insurance card. However, if you purchased insurance through an insurance exchange, the volunteers will need to know the details of what you purchased and when. Your return will be prepared using a computer and online tax software, and the volunteers will be e-filing most returns. A $200 state credit for volunteer fire company members is available, even if you would not otherwise file a tax return. For more information on the Tax Counseling for the Elderly program, or to inquire about any other programs available to Cattaraugus County seniors, please call the Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging/NY Connects at (716) 373-8032 or (800) 462-2901.
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Lillian Lechner for allowing us to display these pieces of art. Tax Forms – Most of the frequently used NYS tax forms and instruction booklets are now available at the library. We have some of the federal forms, but no instruction books this year. We can help you order federal instruction books that will be mailed to your house. Just give us a call or stop in the library. Book Sale – The Library book sale will continue for another few weeks during normal business hours and on a fill-a-bag, make-adonation basis. There are still lots of great books! Knitting Club – The knitting club meets every Monday and alternates evenings from 6-8 p.m. and afternoons from 2-4 p.m. Call for the full schedule. Book Club – The Book Club meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. The March 11 book is “The Orphan Train” by Christina Baker Kline. Contact Bev Webster at 945-4089 for more information. New members are always welcome to join this relaxed and informal group! Digital magazines are here! All Ellicottville Memorial Library cardholders can access full digital copies of 67 of your favorite magazines on your computer, tablet and mobile device. Check out complete, multi-access digital magazines with no holds, checkout periods or maximum quantities. Visit www.cclslib.org to get started, or stop in the library for instructions. Story time is every Wednesday at 11:15 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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House Cleaning Service Available weekly biweekly monthly or one time deep/spring cleaning DE cluttering or organizing have references contact Julia 585-307-6422. Searching for Long Lost Relatives I am trying to find relatives of mine, related to my great grandmother, Catherine (Lattin) Roberson, who was born in 1849 and died in 1931. She was born and lived in Great Valley and had three sons—William G (my grandfather), Charles L and James F. My mother stayed with Catherine for five or so years before she was 7. Please contact me, John Weiss, at (931)4746868, mew@blomand.net or 835 Indian Mound, McMinnville TN, 37110.
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Children are eligible for teams based on their age as of Dec. 31, 2014. T-Ball, ages 4-6 Coach Pitch, ages 6-8 Minors, ages 8-10 (8 based on skill) Majors, ages 10-12 (10 based on skill) Softball, ages 9-12 (8 based on skill) Jr. League Baseball & Softball, ages 13-14 Sr. League Baseball & Softball, ages 14-16 Note: Jr. and Sr. Leagues begin after high school sports seasons.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR A Calendar of Events for Ellicottville and Surrounding Communities March 6 FOGM presents Symphor!a at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts www.friendsofgoodmusic.com March 6 Telefest at HoliMont www.holimont.com March 7 March Into Randolph March 7 Ken Brown 700 Club Fundraiser Noon to ? Holiday Valley Yodeler Pavilion March 7 Spaghetti Dinner 4:30-7:30 St. Paul’s Lutheran Church March 9 ECS Winter Sports Banquet
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April 17-19 2015 Greater Olean Area Home & Garden Show www.OleanNY.com April 19 Taste of the Southtowns for Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Sanctuary. 11:30-5 P.M. - St. Aloysius Hall, 190 Franklin St., Springville. gooseneckhillwaterfowlfarm.com
April 25-26 Franklinville’s 2015 WNY Maple Festival www.franklinvilleny.org May 2 Allegany State Park’s Allegany Adventure Run www.heartrateup.com May 2 I Love My Park Day Volunteer at your favorite state park. www.ptny.org/ilovemypark
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The Great Valley Senior Group (including the towns of Grea Valley, Salamanca, Ellicottville, Humphrey and Mansfield) wil meet at the Great Valley Fire Hall on Wednesday, March 11. Please bring a dish to pass and your own place setting. The luncheon wil be served at 1 p.m. Come early to visit with your friends. Cal Yvonne Darts at 945-3279 for more information. Our monthly meeting will follow the luncheon. The results of voting on the trips for this year will be disclosed. See you there!
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Local Community Meetings All meetings are at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Holy Name of Mary RC Church, Ellicottville 20-22 Jefferson St., 699-2592 Sat. Vigil Mass 5:30pm Sun. Holy Mass 8am &10:30am St. John’s Episcopal Church, Ellicottville Washington and Jefferson Sts. 945-1820 Services 5pm Sat St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Ellicottville 6360 Rt. 219 East, 699-2265 Worship Sat 5pm, Sun 10:30am Sun Sch. & Adult Bible Study 9am United Church, Ellicottville Elizabeth and Elk Sts. 699-4003 Sun Sch, begins in Sept Worship, 11am
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For many, the highlight of a wedding is when the lights are turned down and the music is turned up. It’s time to hit the dance floor, and the young and young-at-heart are all encouraged to get up from their seats, get out there and get down! Band or DJ? There are advantages to both, and a little research or referrals from friends will go a long way. Many wedding venues will also provide couples with a list of musicians if they need a starting point. A live band can really get the party started, especially if they’re playing a wide variety of crowd-pleasing songs. “I love weddings,” said Dave Elder of local favorite band The Party Squad, which has played at hundreds of weddings throughout the years. “A good live band can create a lot of fun at a wedding reception, especially if it’s versatile, experienced and attentive to the dance floor. It’s simply a fact that music is a key element that should be emphasized in the planning of a wedding.” Elder noted that many of the weddings they play at are a result of a constant stream of referrals from happy couples and their guests. Modern cover songs are a trending fave, and what better way to add a new twist to a classic than having a live band perform its version of it? And as far as the set the bands play? “I find that couples generally Photo Jamey Jean Photography reflect their own tastes and what has meaning to them personally,” Elder said, adding that it’s rare that couples try to micromanage band’s sets. “Personal, live and custom is better, from my observation.” If very specific songs are the most important thing to you, DJs may be the way to go, as they can play a huge variety of hits and requests “on demand.” DJs also tend to cost less than live bands, so for couples looking for an option that’s a little easier on the wallet, this is it. The Wedding Playlist Whether you choose a band or a DJ, the most important decision when it comes to the music is the first song. With literally millions of songs to choose from, how do you find just the right one? Lyrics are huge. A good starting point is listening to love songs that are either currently popular or are meaningful to you. According to time.com, the following were the most requested first dance wedding songs of 2014: “At Last” by Etta James, “I Won’t Give Up” by Jason Mraz, “You Are The Best Thing” by Ray LaMontagne “All of Me” by John Legend, “Better Together” by Jack Johnson and “A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri. Fair warning: At one point, “Every Breath You Take” was a popular wedding song because couples thought the “I’ll be watching you,” lyrics meant “I’ll be watching you because I love you and I’ll take care of you.” Unfortunately, those words may have meant, “I’ll be watching you because I’m obsessed with you and stalking you!” Carefully listen to the words in a song to avoid choosing one that has various, and possibly disturbing, meanings! Maybe even run it by a few other people and get their interpretations on it, too. Just sayin’. Length is something else to take into consideration. While a meaningful song is important, you also don’t want your guests to get bored while you spin around in endless circles with the love of your life on the dance floor. If you have to have a certain lengthy song for a certain dance, check into whether a shorter version is available. Don’t forget about the other “traditional” dances—the father-daughter, the mother-son and possibly the bridal party dances—lyrics and length should probably apply doubly for these! Next, let your guests burn off some of those dinner calories—it’s time to party! Weddingmuseum.com lists the following as the biggest party songs to get your guests on the dance floor: You Shook Me All Night Long by AC/DC “I Gotta Feeling” by the Black Eyed Peas, “Brown Eyed Girl” by Van Morrison, “Just Dance” by Lady Gaga and “Twist and Shout” by The Beatles. Other favorites include Abba’s “Dancing Queen,” Billy Idol’s “Mony Mony,” Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer and Earth Wind and Fire’s “September.” And, of course, don’t forget the songs that are truly meaningful to the bride and groom— perhaps a song that brings back memories of a particularly fun night with members of the bridal party. In my circle of friends, to this day, any night together begins by blaring Tom Petty’s “American Girl,” which is always accompanied by a dance routine we came up with many moons ago. While not necessarily a traditional dance song, none of us could imagine getting married without insisting it be played at our receptions. The more personal, the more memorable, not only for the couple, but for the guests as well. Winding down A typical band or DJ will spend about four hours at the reception, but timeframe is definitely negotiable. While it might not seem like a long time, four straight hours of dancing can take a lot out of you! A three hour booking might be just perfect, depending on the crowd. Oh, and don’t forget. Consider tipping the band or DJ for a job well done; after all, they have certainly done their part to make sure you and your guests have had a blast!
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Renovated home with perfect for ski families on almost 2 acres, 5+ BR, 4 BA, separate studio plus barn, huge deck
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New Price Village Home
All About Location
4 Four Wheel Drive Ellicottville $669,900
8016 Route 16 Franklinville $99,000
Just steps to the slopes is this furnished & expanded 5+ bedroom, 3+ bath chalet. Private master suite, family room, oversized deck, views
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A MUST SEE!
ONE OWNER HOME!
MLS#B463098
5799 Route 219
6579 Plum Creek Road
Spacious Living, Deck w/Hot Tub, Garage
4 Bdr/3 Bath, Great Floor Plan, Mostly Furnished, 7 Acres
Wooded Setting
$329,000
Large Living
$389,900