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November 21 Season Opening Holiday Valley November 21 Salamanca’s 2014 Silver Bells Festival
By Alicia Dziak
It’s time to celebrate! The long-awaited opening day at Holiday Valley has arrived, and if the weather cooperates, that means almost five months of skiing and snowboarding this season. With the excitement of opening day, comes the all-new Ellicottville Times’ magazine-style 2015 directory to help everyone get the most out of their time in Ellicottville this winter and all year round. The directory, available starting next week, not only encompasses Ellicottville, but also businesses in its many charming surrounding towns. Looking to get out and enjoy winter instead of hibernating? The directory is full of ways to beat the winter blues! From downhill skiing and snowboarding at Holiday Valley and HoliMont, to cross country skiing and snowshoeing at Franklinville’s all-new glamping resort, The Woods at Bear Creek, or along miles of trails that span Allegany State Park and McCarty State Forest, the region is a winter wonderland just waiting to be explored. To complement these activities, a full lineup of winter events makes the cold even better. As the snow falls and the resorts open to eager skiers, it’s not hard to find yourself in the holiday spirit. Check out Christmas in Ellicottville Nov. 28-30, highlighted by the annual tree lighting ceremony and a visit from Santa. On Dec.
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November 28 Thanksgiving November 28-29 Springville’s A Very Merry Main Street November 28, 29, 30 Christmas in Ellicottville December 5 Irish Christmas December 6 Holiday Art Crawl December 6 Christmas Stroll & Living Nativity December 6 5X7 Art for Everyone Exhibition and Sale Cattaraugus County Arts Council, Allegany December 20 Demo Day at Holiday Valley December 31 Torchlight Parade Holiday Valley January 5-9 Canadian Friendship Week January 9-11 Winter Blues Festival January 17-18 Greater Olean Outdoor
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Stranded Truck Drivers/ Highway Dept. Coverage Top Priority for Travelers Experience the Town Board Kindness of Ellicottville By Jann Wiswall
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In the spirit of “if life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” Ellicottville residents pulled out all the stops to make dozens of truck drivers and travelers comfortable and welcome while they are visiting. Well, “visiting” may not be the right term, since they’re all stuck in the village due to the closure of Rt. 219 toward Buffalo because of the history-making lake effect snow storm. But in Ellicottville, where the community is attuned to hosting folks, these are, indeed, visitors. Efforts to make arrangements for these unwitting guests began in the Village Clerk’s
Town of Ellicottville Supervisor John Burrell informed the board at its Tuesday, Nov. 18 meeting that
By Alicia Dziak
November 29 marks the fifth annual Small Business Saturday®, a day to celebrate local businesses by choosing to do your holiday shopping at independently-owned shops instead of at malls and big box stores. The Small Business Saturday campaign was created in 2010 by American Express to encourage shoppers to spend their holiday dollars at small businesses on the day after the infamous “Black Friday” shopping day. The perks of shopping local are many. Small business owners and employees tend to be more knowledgeable about their inventory and are often more accessible and more customerfocused. Local shops also tend to offer a more See Small Business Saturday page 4
recovery, had invited Deputy Superintendent Loyd Hovey to attend the meeting to brief the board on his plans to manage See Town Board page 13
EVGV Trail Master Plan Approved Phase 1 Construction to Begin Spring 2015 By Jennie Acklin
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Support Your Local Shop Owners! Small Business Saturday is November 29
Town Highway Superintendent Dave Golley had been admitted to the hospital that morning. Burrell, who, with the board, wished Golley a speedy
The Master Plan for the Ellicottville/Great Valley Trail was approved at the Nov. 11, 2014 meeting of the Trail Committee, after more than a year of work by the committee and planner Rick Manning, a landscape architect from Ithaca, NY. The Trail Master Plan describes in detail the proposed 15-mile network of multi-use trails that will expand the See EVGV Trail page 3
Mansfield Prepares for Westmont Easement Exchange
By Jann Wiswall
The lawyers for HoliMont, the towns of Mansfield and Ellicottville and the Village of Ellicottville are preparing the final paperwork necessary to exchange easements in order to provide and maintain water and sewer service for
the new WestMont Ridge development at HoliMont. WestMont Ridge lies in the town of Mansfield, which does not have a municipal water or sewer system. Mansfield’s engineer, Mark Alianello, explained
the process to the board at its Monday, Nov. 17, meeting. HoliMont’s general manager, Dave Riley, was also on hand to answer questions. In order to tie WestMont into a public system, Mansfield and both Ellicottville See Mansfield Board page 7
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5, give back at the popular Irish Christmas, an event that raises funds for families during the holidays, complete with a pie auction and plenty of Irish cheer. The annual Christmas Stroll is Dec. 6, featuring the Living Nativity and the “reindog� pet parade. Stay in the spirit through New Year’s Eve with Holiday Valley’s annual Torchlight Parade down the mountain – a true sight to behold! Every day is a party in Ellicottville during ski season and the winter months, and there are great community events in the lineup to add to the excitement. The annual Penguin Paddle takes place on Feb. 21 at Holiday Valley — take part or watch participants race down the hill “penguinstyle� on their bellies on black plastic bags, all to support the Lounsbury Adaptive Program. Holiday Valley’s Stop Cancer fundraising event is scheduled for Feb. 28—take part in a variety of clinics and contests in the name of breast cancer awareness. HoliMont hosts
its annual Ski Day for United Way on March 5, for a fun day of games, raffles and more. March 14-15 brings the annual Winter Carnival/Mardi Gras weekend. The family-friendly weekend features a scavenger hunt, parades and loads of activities in the village and on the slopes. The ski season events wrap up with the March 28 Pond Skimming event at Holiday Valley, where skiers head down the hill into a very chilly “pond.� When the snow melts, the fun continues! Don’t miss the excitement—a full schedule of the year’s events can be found on page 2 of the directory, from the thrills of soaring through the trees at Holiday Valley’s Sky High Adventure Park, to the natural beauty of numerous hiking and biking trails that beckon to be explored. Want to channel your creative side? Take in a live performance at the Springville Center for the Arts. Then be wowed by giant works of art at the world-famous Griffis Sculpture Park.
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The region boasts so many ways to enjoy the outdoors, from ice skating and tubing, to golfing and swimming, but that doesn’t mean there’s a lack of indoor activities to enjoy. Shopping in the region in second to none, with a variety of boutiques, gourmet shops and ski shops throughout Ellicottville and in the surrounding towns. And don’t forget bowling, gaming, concerts and more! And the food? Delectable! Whether you crave a craft brew and a burger, fine dining, a tasty burrito or incredibly yummy pizza and wings, you’ll find it all. Ellicottville is all about spending time with friends and family while trying the new and perfecting the old. You don’t need a reason to visit, but if you have the directory in hand, you’ll have a hard time finding a reason to leave. Pick up your free copy at many of the local businesses around town and keep it handy all year long to be in the know on all things Ellicottville!
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Holiday Valley to Open One Week Early 2014-15 Season to Begin Friday, November 21
Holiday Valley’s President and General Manager Dennis Eshbaugh announced today that the resort will open at 9 a.m. on Friday, November 21. According to Eshbaugh, “We’ve received more than 20 inches of snow since last
Friday and we were able to fire up the snowguns Monday evening. With round-the-clock snowmaking, we’ll be able to open a week earlier than planned. What a great way to start the season!� The resort plans a “Preview Weekend� with two lifts open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, serving four or more slopes, depending on the natural snowfall and snowmaking progress. There will be terrain available for advanced beginners through advanced skiers and snowboarders. The slopes will then be closed from Monday, November 24 through Thanksgiving Day, and will reopen for the season on Friday, November 28. The cold weather predicted for the next several days is ideal for Holiday Valley’s
automated snowmaking system. This state-of-theart system includes 200 high efficiency HKD Impulse snowguns that are controlled via computer to turn on and off and adjust to temperature and humidity. Automated snowmaking allows the resort to make more snow and better snow using less energy. The Rental Shop and High Performance Shops, McCarty CafĂŠ and ticket sales will be available at the Holiday Valley Lodge. The Marketplace CafĂŠ, the Devil’s Glen Bar and the Mountain Shop will be open at the Yodeler Lodge. Opening day is also is the beginning of the “2 Ski Freeâ€? Promotion at the Slopeside Inn at Holiday Valley where each night booked includes two free lift tickets. This special runs through December 24.
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active transportation and recreation options for area residents and visitors. Like many other successful ski resort communities, Ellicottville and Great Valley are planning this trail network to link and expand other spring, summer and fall programming facilities. Mountain biking and on-road bicycling are already highly popular activities in the region. The trail will accommodate bicyclers as well as families, children, walkers, joggers and other users by creating a safe, comfortable and accessible non-motorized transportation and recreation system. The Ellicottville/Great Valley Trail Master Plan provides the road map for achieving the communities’ vision for trail development over the next two decades. It is an essential tool for potential funding agencies, which expect that a community has gone through a planning process that not only identifies trail projects and priorities, but also demonstrates that a trail development partnership has been formed with broad public support. This trail planning effort is being led by the Ellicottville/Great Valley Trail Committee, with support from the Towns of Ellicottville and Great Valley, the Village of Ellicottville and an enthusiastic following of citizens. The document, which includes the local trail route descriptions, trail design standards, implementation, operations and management and a summary/conclusions section, will be used for grant applications, funding opportunities and general information inquiries. The Master Plan was presented to the Great Valley Planning Board last week at its monthly meeting, and will be presented to the Ellicottville Town and Village Planning Boards this month. The Trail Route descriptions section provides trail route details for each of the nine proposed trail phases: 1. Village of Ellicottville to Ellicottville Central School Trail 2. Town Center Trail 3. HoliMont Sidewalk 4. Holiday Valley Trail 5. Great Valley Creek Trail Loop 6. Village Center Trail 7. Village Rail with Trail
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How About a Holiday Art Crawl and Hay Ride! By Todd Plough
This holiday season, you’ll love the spirit of Ellicottville’s annual Christmas Stroll even more with the addition of the Holiday Art Crawl. The event, organized by area artist Darlene Allen, will give “crawlers” the chance to meet and learn about the work of a variety of talented local artists and artisans on December 6 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Featured artists will display everything from fiber art and stained glass to paintings, ceramics and unique photography. You’ll also be able to collect some beautiful treasures and oneof-a-kind gifts not available anywhere else. To make the event even more enjoyable, Ellicottville’s own Bob McCarthy will serve as your amiable hay ride shuttle driver between the six venues, including St. John’s Episcopal Church, the Mill Street Gallery, Allen’s home at 11 Rockwell Ave., Katy’s Cafe, Nouriche Boutique and the Nannen Arboretum. Plus, when you arrive at each venue, be sure to drop your name in collection boxes
to win original art donated by the artists. Hay ride shuttle tickets are
free but required. Pick them up at St. John’s Episcopal Church and get ready for a great time!
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unique selection of gifts and personalized items. And the bonus “chain reaction”— local businesses often buy their goods from local sources – means what you buy often is local too, so local suppliers also benefit from the “shop small” effort. Show your support by shopping at the wonderful shops right here in Ellicottville or in other neighboring towns. From fun clothing, children’s toys and the latest in ski gear, to fine wines, chocolate and gourmet cheese, Ellicottville has something for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Shoppers will not be disappointed as they stroll the streets of Ellicottville on Nov. 29. Most shops open at 10 a.m. and will offer loads of great deals. Don’t forget to check out all the festively decorated windows along the way as you search for the perfect finds for everyone on your list. And, be sure to take a picture of your favorite and upload it to the Ellicottville Chamber’s Facebook or Twitter page. You could win four tickets to a concert during the Summer Music Festival! While you’re shopping, you’ll also be able to spend the day enjoying other village activities during the annual Christmas in Ellicottville weekend, featuring fire truck rides with Santa, horse and wagon rides, interactive children’s activities, reindeer visits and more! Head south from Ellicottville to Salamanca and enjoy great deals at the gift shops and jewelers, as well as in gaming, entertainment and more. Visit the Salamanca Chamber of Commerce’s
web site (www.salamancachamber.org) before you head out to see where the savings are and to download coupons for extra special deals. Just a short drive away, the village of Allegany also will be getting ready for the season. On Saturday, Nov. 29, spend the day browsing the shops for fun finds and stay for Christmas in Allegany, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The event, which takes place at Santa’s House (next to the Municipal Building) will feature visits from Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves. Guests will receive a gift, as well as hot cocoa and cookies. Head north from Ellicottville to Springville, where village merchants will be hosting the annual Very Merry Main Street, both Friday and Saturday, at the shops between the traffic lights (Franklin and Buffalo Streets) in the heart of the village. Shoppers can pick up a special event card from participating shops, collect stamps from each business, and enter to win great cash prizes and even an iPad 4. Springville Health and Fitness (located on Main Street above Papa Jake’s) will be hosting a holiday craft show, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. The event will feature several vendors offering a variety of jewelry, hand knit items, skin care products and more. Coffee and healthy snacks also will be available. In addition, the Springville Chamber of Commerce will conduct a window decorating contest for village businesses, announcing the winner at the annual tree lighting ceremony, which takes place at 4 p.m. on Saturday on Main and Mechanic Streets. The Chamber will also present “Light the Lofts,” where the second floor businesses and residences along Main Street will be illuminated for the season. From Springville, continue north up Route 219 to the hoppin’ village of Hamburg, where you’ll find lots of specialty shops offering unique items. Hamburg is hosting its alternative to Small Business Saturday on Black Friday, Nov. 28, with “Green Friday,” complete with a free trolley to get you around quickly and easily. Green Friday will not only feature great deals at the merchants, but also prizes, music and entertainment throughout the day. Stop back Saturday for the annual Santa Claus parade from 11 a.m. to noon, along Main and Buffalo Streets. There are plenty of other nearby communities that boast specialty shops with fabulous merchandise. Visit Randolph, Little Valley, Olean, Arcade and every place in between for sweet deals on Nov. 29 and every day throughout the holiday season.
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Drop-in Ads ... the Landmines of Sports Radio If you listen to the radio broadcast of any professional sports game these days, you will be amazed at the proliferation of drop-in ads. If the play-by-play announcer mentions the word “tackle,” he’ll quite likely follow with, “And don’t forget it’s bass season. Get everything you need at Peter’s Tackle & Bait on Secord Drive ...” Or, “Oh! Wow! What a pass! Pass? Gas? Just a reminder that with Beano there will BE NO gas.” I happened to be driving in the States a couple of Sundays back, listening to the Buffalo Bill’s game, when the play-by-play man said: “That could be a serious injury to running back Fred Jackson ... this injury report brought to you by Cellino & Barnes, Buffalo’s best personal injury lawyers.” Yeah, the irony of it. Poor Fred’s calling for a stretcher and the announcer’s busy shilling for a company that chases ambulances! “Wow! What a hit! Hit in a car? Call William Mattar.” Almost every segment of professional sports is now covered by sponsorship, from the coin toss to the post-game wrap-up. The NFL Super Bowl coin toss is sponsored by Papa John’s Pizza and the post-game wrap-up is almost always sponsored by ... wait for ... Reynolds Wrap. There was a time when you could turn down the dial to avoid the commercials, but not anymore. These quickie ads are now way faster than your fingers. “That’s the fifteenth penalty of the game. Remember, one 15-minute call to Geico can save you 15 percent on car insurance.” By embedding the ads in the action of the game, play-by-play announcers have become quickthinking snake oil salesman. “Phelps painted the corner with that pitch,” says the New York Yankees announcer. “And painting the corners is sponsored by CertaPro Painters. Because
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From the Bookshelf Recommended Reading from the Ellicottville Memorial Library
“Leaving Time” by Jodi Picoult For more than a decade, Jenna Metcalf has never stopped thinking about her mother, Alice, who mysteriously disappeared in the wake of a tragic accident. Refusing to belie believe she was abandoned, Jenna searches for her mother regularly online and pores over the pages of Alice’s old journals. D Desperate to find the truth, Jenna enlists two unlikely allies in her quest: Sere Serenity Jones, a psychic who rose to fame finding missing persons, only to late later doubt her gifts, and Virgil Stanhope, the jaded private detective who’d orig originally investigated Alice’s case along with the strange, possibly linked dea death of one of her colleagues. As the three work together to uncover what hap happened to Alice, they realize that in asking hard questions, they’ll have to fac face even harder answers. As Jenna’s memories dovetail with the events in he her mother’s journals, the story races to a mesmerizing finish. This book is currently available in book format at the Ellicottville Memorial Library. Lib It is also available as an audio book using our interlibrary loan program. Don’t D ’t fforget, t you can access over 8,700 eBooks and eAudiobooks using your library card!
Holiday Fun in Salamanca November 21 Free Movies at Ray Evans Theater Nov. 22
The Seneca Salamanca Chamber of Commerce hosts “Light Up Night” on Friday, Nov. 21 as Santa turns on the lights in Jefferson Park for the first time this holiday season! This event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at Jefferson Park in Salamanca. The free festvities include
horse and wagon rides, hot cocoa and cookies, prizes, carolers and of course, an appearance by Santa himself. Don’t miss this fun opportunity to kick off the holiday season without breaking the bank! Stop back on Saturday, Nov. 22 for free movies at the
historic Ray Evans Theater. Enjoy Planes: Fire & Rescue at 2 p.m., and The Lemon Drop Kid at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.salamancachamber.org or call 716-945-2034.
Margaret L. Stokes, 1931-2014 Margaret L. Stokes, 83, of Elizabeth Street in Ellicottville, NY, passed away on November 16, 2014 at Olean General Hospital. She was born November 9, 193, in Hamburg, NY the daughter of the late William K. and Loraine (Eastman) Laidlaw. On January 6, 1951 she married Paul Stokes who survives. Stokes was a librarian at the Ellicottville Memorial Library for many years. She was a member of Holy Name of Mary RC Church in Ellicottville and its Altar and Rosary Society. She also was a member of Fortnightly Club and was a direct descendent of
John Rogers who was a signer of the Mayflower Compact. Besides her loving husband of 63 years, she is survived by six sons – Michael (Melanie) Stokes of Martinsburg, WV; Peter (Debbie) Stokes and William (Anna Mae) Stokes, both of Great Valley, NY; Gerard (Helen) Stokes of Ellicottville, NY; Matthew (Karen) Stokes of Cattaraugus, NY; and Andrew (Grace) Stokes of Ellicottville, NY – five daughters: Catherine (John) Earley of Ellicottville, NY; Ann Henderson of Johnstown, NY; Louise (Larry) Oeffling of Ellicottville, NY; Rachel Galway of Olean, NY; and Mary (John) Barry of Maples,
NY – plus 14 grandchildren, six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers: Father Gilbert Laidlaw and Robert Laidlaw. A Mass of Christian Burial was said on Wednesday, November 19 at Holy Name of Mary RC Church in Ellicottville. Burial was conducted at Holy Cross Cemetery in Ellicottville. Memorials may be made to Ellicottville Memorial Library. Arrangements are under the direction of Mentley Funeral Home, Inc., 411 Rock City Street in Little Valley, NY.
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The Ellicottville Food Pantry, located at the United Church of Ellicottville, is sponsoring its first ever Thanksgiving Day Dinner on Thursday, November 27 at 12 p.m. (noon). The free meal, which will include roast turkey and all of the trimmings, is the brainchild of pantry co-directors Shelly Kibby and Annie Widger, who know firsthand that many
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5x7: Art for Everyone: Art Party and Sale of the Season Donated Works Accepted Now, First-Pick Tickets on Sale
by Eva Potter
Start your holiday shopping early or snag works by your favorite artists at the Cattaraugus County Arts Council’s 5x7: Art for Everyone exhibition and sale on Dec. 6 — and everyone’s invited! On Saturday, Dec. 6, CCAC’s expansive gallery wall will impress even the most jaded art collector with colorful, oneof-a-kind original works of art donated by regional emerging and professional artists. It’s an exciting visual collection of hangable media like paintings, drawings, tiles, sculpture, fabric, mixed media and more. CCAC is encouraging artists and artisans to donate 5x7 works in any media. Works must be hangable … think paintings, drawings, tiles, sculpture, fabric, mixed media, etc. Three-dimensional works, like jewelry and sculpture, may be attached to a 5x7 mount. All artwork will be sold at the high-energy 5x7: Art for Everyone event on Dec. 6. Each year, gifted artists donated a wide selection of gorgeous art including stunning photographs, hand-woven fiber art, luminous paintings, vibrant prints, intricate woodcarvings, sparkling jewelry, brightly glazed tiles, detailed charcoal drawing and more by emerging artists and some big names you’re sure to recognize. From 6–9 p.m. on Dec. 6,
CCAC will open its doors at 100 Main St. in Allegany to welcome the public to the art party. For only $15 at the door, attendees will be treated to happy hour appetizers and refreshments as they vie for their favorites to take home for their viewing pleasure or as one-of-a kind gifts. Each piece will sell for only $25. Value and name recognition are hidden on all artwork, so pieces are chosen upon visual inspiration but are revealed once you buy. To add to the suspense, 30 first-pick tickets will be sold for $50 to those wanting better odds at choosing works by sought-after regional artists. First-pick tickets will be drawn individually in random order, and holders will have one minute each to make their choices. The remaining artwork will be available for purchase by those in attendance. If you’re looking for a fun party evening, then the 5x7 event is it!. Excitement crackles in the air as first-pick
tickets are in random order. People have their eyes on their favorites, hoping they won’t be chosen ahead of their turn. Good-spirited competition for a good cause makes for a warm evening. The unsold pieces will remain installed on the gallery wall and will be available for sale through the holidays. Find out more or become a member, visit www.myartscouncil.net. The 5x7 is CCAC’s major fundraising event. CCAC relies heavily on the generosity of donors and members for crucial funding that supports arts programming and education in the Southern Tier. If you are interested in making a financial donation, please email tina@myartscouncil.net or call (716) 372-7455. Artists may identify themselves on the back of each piece and names will be used in marketing for the event. For artists’ guidelines and to purchase first-pick tickets, visit www.myartscouncil.net.
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next several weeks, noting that it is in the town’s best interest to expedite the process in order to help owners close on their properties and get those properties on the Mansfield tax rolls beginning January 2016. The board agreed. Alianello also said that Mansfield would need to adopt a set of water service rules and a sewer use law for the town. The rules and law would only impact the WestMont development since that is the only area of Mansfield that will be in a “water and sewer district.” He suggested using Ellicottville’s rules and law as a model. Alianello and Riley informed the board that HoliMont is working on preparing drawings for power lines to be installed for both the single family homes and the new condominium development at WestMont. Because of the difficult topography of the single family home community, owners will be required to hire engineers to develop site plans and to have their foundations certified by independent engineers for Mansfield’s building inspector. HoliMont also will review the architectural plans for each home before building permits can be issued to ensure the designs fit the “Rocky Mountain” character of the
resort. Riley explained that engineering plans for the 18 new condominium buildings with four units each (72 total) that are planned at the base of the Sunset area are in process. Alianello said those plans, as well as architectural plans, will be available for the Mansfield Planning Board’s review in the next few months. Riley said he hopes to begin pre-selling condominium units this winter. FEMA Reimbursements In the good news category, Keis reported that five of the town’s 16 applications for FEMA reimbursement of highway damage caused by May storms have been approved for payment by FEMA. The other 11 applications are still in the review process. Keis expects checks to start arriving in December. Even more good news— Keis said that New York State has agreed to reimburse its municipalities for the 25% of costs not reimbursable by FEMA. In the past, the state has covered 12.5% of the balance with municipalities making up the difference. The next meeting of the Mansfield board will be held a week later than normal, on Monday, Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. in the town hall. All are welcome to attend.
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Cookie Sale and Christmas Service Dec. 6-7 The Allegany Area Historical Association will be sponsoring two holiday events in early December. On Saturday, Dec. 6, enjoy a Christmas cookie sale from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Nature’s Remedy, 120 West Main Street in Allegany. There will be plates of assorted dozen cookies, as well as various holiday favorites sold in single servings. Do your Christmas baking the easy way by coming to the cookie sale! On Sunday, Dec. 7, a Community Christmas Service will be held at 2 p.m. at the Heritage Center, 25 North Second Street in Allegany. Fr. James Vacco, O.F.M., pastor of St. Bonaventure
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Four Nonprofits Receive $6K in Grants From Higgins Memorial Fund at CRCF
OLEAN – A local animal rescue organization is one of four charitable causes that has benefitted this year from the Higgins Memorial Golf Tournament Fund at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation. The foundation board of directors recently approved $6,000 in grants from the Higgins Memorial Golf Tournament Fund to support four nonprofit organizations. The grants were recommended by the Higgins Memorial committee, headed
by Frank Higgins of Olean. The largest portion of the grants, $2,500, was awarded to the Empire Animal Rescue Society (EARS) of Salamanca, a cause dear to Higgins since he adopted his rescued Siberian Husky, Brady, from the organization. “Each year we choose different charities to benefit,” noted Higgins, adding, “Partnering with the Foundation to manage this fund has helped create a new avenue for our players and sponsors to give to the fund, which helps us turn around and give more to the community.” “EARS’ mission is to save as many animals, like Brady, as we can from high-kill shelters,” said Courtney Valent, EARS president. “We cannot thank Frank enough for choosing us to receive this grant, which will help us save 25 dogs from death row.” For information on EARS and animals adoptable through the organization, visit www. empire.petfinder.com. The board also approved a
$1,500 grant from the fund to the St. Bonaventure University golf team. Grants totaling $1,500 to the ReHabilitation Center, as well as $500 to Home Care and Hospice, were also approved. Donations to the Higgins Memorial Golf Tournament Fund are welcome and should be made care of the Community Foundation at 120 North Union Street, Olean, or online at www.cattfoundation. org. Established in 1994, The Community Foundation is growing good by connecting donors to the causes they care about most in our region. Grants from the foundation support many areas, including education, scholarships, health care, the arts, community development, human service and youth development. For more information, contact the Community Foundation at 716-3724433, email foundation@ cattfoundation.org or visit www.cattfoundation.org.
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office where Mary Klahn started making phone calls Wednesday morning. In a matter of mere hours, she had mobilized people and businesses to provide dinner at the United Church of Ellicottville, use the showers at the Fire Hall, have port-apotties delivered to the vacant Signore lot on Jefferson Street where trucks are being parked, and more. Ellicottville police officers Amber Graham and Larry Spry, who’d been working double shifts since the emergency began, were instrumental in their efforts to communicate available services and the latest information to drivers parked at what has been dubbed the “truck stop.” By Wednesday evening, about two dozen travelers were dining at the church with food donated by Tops Market and prepared by food pantry co-directors Shelly Kibby and Annie Widger, along with Sis Signore, Nancy Rogan, O.J. Agromonte, Kathy Weishan and other volunteers. Transportation to the church was provided by a bus contributed by Ellicottville Central School and driven by Jeannie Brown. Meanwhile, Holiday Valley sent its van to pick up another dozen or so travelers and take them to the resort where they could enjoy a meal. Over at the fire hall, the Wingate hotel had delivered toiletry kits and towels for travelers’ use. The Wingate also offered rooms at deeply discounted rates for snow removal crews who were making their way to Buffalo from other states. The fire department and the Rotary Club of Ellicottville contributed money to help pay for food and other supplies. With even more snow in the forecast and roads unlikely to be reopened for several days, Ellicottville was ready to keep up the hospitality. Dinner at the church was already scheduled to be served again Thursday night and for as many additional nights as needed. “This is totally amazing,” said one truck driver who was stopped in Ellicottville while driving from Atlanta to Buffalo. “You guys didn’t need to do all this,” he said, as Kibby offered him snacks to take back to his truck for the night. “Small towns are so generous,” said another, who admitted that he had never seen anything like this anywhere else in all his many years of driving. “This is fantastic,” said a young driver as he finished his meal. He had driven from West Virginia and was headed to Toronto. Is this type of generosity of spirit unique to Ellicottville? One hopes not. But one thing is certain: these truck drivers and travelers whose homes are in California, Virginia, Michigan, North Carolina, Ontario and beyond will never forget this little village that opened its arms in such a selfless way. Let’s hope they’ll come back under better circumstances.
Ellicottville’s Truck Stop Dozens of trucks waited in Ellicottville for the snow to be cleared from Tuesday’s massive lake effect storm. Parking lots in Springville were so full that the old Signore site was cleared in order to give drivers a place to stay while they waited for the roads to be cleared. “Thank you Town of Ellicottville Police Officers, Catt Co. Sheriff Deputy’s and NYS Troopers for coming in to man this location and also another one in front of Tim Horton’s. they are doing their job well in 11 degree temperatures with wind. One of our Officers has been on duty since 8:00 this morning (Nov. 18).” -John Burrell
A volunteer from LIttle Valley’s VFW and Coffee Talk Creamery Coffee arrived Wednesday morning at the “truck stop” with free hot coffee for those stranded in the lot.
Southern Tier Biennial Solo Exhibition Reception and Talk by Artist Jason H. Green The Cattaraugus County Arts Council (CCAC) is proud to present the 2013 Southern Tier Biennial Best of Show Winner, ceramic artist Jason H. Green, as he speaks about his work at a reception for his solo show titled Recovered Geometries. The reception will be held on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Olean Public Library Gallery. This exhibition of Green’s contemporary ceramic tile sculptures will be on display at the library gallery through Dec. 27. The event is free and open to the public. Texture, color and pattern are played out across large, thick ceramic tiles in arrangements that appear both random and planned, straightforward and yet somewhat spellbinding. Green combines digital and hand-made technologies to create the optical illusions and textures that are so mesmerizing in his work. As he explains it, “The digital tools I use to design forms and surfaces are combined with processes that are adapted from traditional methods of hand-making. The forms I make are created by handpressing clay into molds made from plaster and wood.” Green describes Recovered Geometries as an investigation into “how optical illusions may alter our perception as being more or less
Ceramic tile sculptures 12” X 12” X 2” by Jason H. Green at the Olean Public Library Gallery
real.” He goes on to say, “Optical illusions can change our sense of perception and influence our understanding of an object.” Green was named the 2013 Southern Tier Biennial Best of Show Winner from among 87 artists in the juried competition. Green’s work was chosen from the 38 artists accepted by two prestigious members of the Western New York art community: Kate Koperski, Director of the Castellani Art Museum, and John Vanco, Director and Curator of the Erie Art Museum. The Southern Tier Biennial Solo Exhibition is presented by the CCAC, Olean Public Library Gallery, Jamestown Community College, and the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation through the generous sponsorship of the F. Donald Kenney Foundation. The CCAC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has served the greater Cattaraugus County region for more than 16 years with quality arts programs and services. CCAC is funded in part by the New York State Council on the Arts and by members and donors. For more information, visit www.myartscouncil.net, www. southerntierbiennial.com, and www.jasongreenceramics.com.
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Christmas in Ellicottville November 28-30 Once again, the sights and sounds of the Christmas season will begin in Ellicottville the day after Thanksgiving, on Friday, Nov. 28. The annual Christmas in Ellicottville celebration spans the weekend and is sure to have something for everyone! Don’t miss the tree lighting ceremony on Friday, Nov. 28 at 6 p.m. Santa will be there to lead the event, and guests can warm up with hot cocoa. Throughout the weekend, visitors will enjoy fire truck rides with Santa (Friday, 12 to 2 p.m., Saturday 1 to 3 p.m.) and horse and wagon rides in Washington Square (Friday and Saturday 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday 12 to 2 p.m.). Looking to see the Big Guy up close? Meet Santa at the Wingate by Wyndham, 2:15 to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. on Saturday and 12 to 1 p.m. on Sunday, or enjoy a free pancake breakfast with him at the Barn Restaurant Saturday and Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Consider bringing a donation for the Ellicottville Food Pantry! Want to really wow the kids? Be sure to check out the live reindeer at the 1887 Building, Friday 4 to 6 p.m., during the village tree lighting, Saturday 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 3 p.m. Other weekend activities include interactive children’s activities at the Wingate by Wyndham, Friday 1:30 to 3 p.m., Saturday 2 to 3:30 p.m. and Sunday 11:30 to 1 p.m., and the Seneca Junction Strolling Quartet Friday 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturday 1 to 4 p.m. Of course, the village businesses will be decked out for the holidays too. Starting on Friday, merchants will have their windows decorated in a theme of their favorite Christmas movie, competing for the title of “Best Window” for the season.
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As you stroll through the Village, snap a picture of your favorite window and post it to the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/Ellicottville) or Twitter page (twitter.com/Eville_NY) during the official dates of the contest for a chance to win a four-pack of tickets to a Summer Music Festival concert. Get in the holiday spirit during the annual Christmas in Ellicottville weekend and enjoy quality time and loads of fun with friends and family!
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Cantata Represents Spiritual Celebration of the Season
Concerts on Dec. 21 in Ellicottville and Salamanca
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On Sunday, Dec. 21, close to 80 voices will join to bring eager audiences two performances of the 2014 Christmas Cantata, an annual tradition since the early 1970s, “The Christmas Story”. The Ellicottville Christmas Cantata Choir is alive and well, and up in attendance by about 30 members from last year’s group. This year’s choir comprises of singers from the Salamanca Music Community as well as Ellicottville and the surrounding area. The first performance will be held at United Congregational Methodist
Church in Salamanca at 3 p.m. The church is located at 134 Broad St. Refreshments will be served after the concert. The same evening of Dec. 21 at 7 p.m., the second performance will take place at Holy Name of Mary Roman Catholic Church at 22 Jefferson St. in Ellicottville. This concert will open with the Celtic Group Group “Versatility”, followed by a brief intermission before concluding with the Cantata. Once again, concert goers will be treated to refreshments following the event. The goodwill offering that will be taken during the intermission at both
performances will help to defray the cost of the music as well as contribute to the Ellicottville Community Food Pantry. Choir members have been rehearsing diligently for the past few weeks under the direction of Annette Ieda, who has been directing the Cantata since 2010. Ieda, says that “It is a real thrill to be conducting such a large and talented group of voices.” Please make time to come to this year’s concert. As always, the talented sounds of local singers will fill these two churches with the joy of the season.
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School Board to Ask Voters for $925K Capital Project By Jann Wiswall
The Ellicottville Central School Board of Education voted unanimously at its Tuesday, Nov. 18, meeting to approve a $925,000 capital project and to put the proposal before school district voters on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015. The proposed project will include repairing two roofs, constructing a new vestibule at the south entrance, improving security at the two main entrances and purchasing and installing audio technology in the new multi-purpose room, stage and adjacent classrooms. According to ECS Superintendent Mark Ward, the board elected to move forward with the project “in order to maintain our investment” in the $9.8 million capital project that is already underway. Bids on that first capital project (project #1) came in higher than expected, which meant some project #1 work had to be cut. Project #2 will cover the costs of some of the projects that were cut, plus repair a roof that has degraded in the interim. As reported last month and in the school’s newsletter, the bulk of project #2 costs will pay for repair of the roof that extends from the south entrance to where it meets the 1988 elementary school wing addition. This roof repair project was eliminated from project #1. Last winter it became apparent that that 1988 elementary wing roof also needs repair. The project will also include security enhancements at the two main entrances and construction of a new south entrance vestibule for improved safety, visibility and energy efficiency. This was a part of the original project that had to be cut due to high bids. The last item is completion of the audio/sound system that
was originally planned for in the multi-purpose room, stage area and adjacent classrooms. “This will allow us to conduct the kind of programs that had been planned,” Ward said. For several practical and financial reasons, the board felt that these projects should be completed while construction of project #1 is taking place, and by combining the projects, the district will be able to save costs by bonding the debt together. These improvements would only be eligible for state financial aid if they are part of a capital project. After School Program Expansion Ward asked the board to consider an expansion of the school’s after school programs for grades K-8. His proposed “five-prong approach” would cost roughly $13,000 and would include: 1. Expanding the current 3-6 “Homework Club” to 7th and 8th graders two nights a week by invitation. This could help students who are on the ineligibility list, as well as students who are struggling and need extra time to devote to their classroom work. It would be staffed by two middle school teachers. 2. Offering the web-based iReady to 7th and 8th graders in the high school library. This could be offered to students in the 7-8 Homework Club noted above and to others, particularly students who do not have the internet access at home. 3. Adding a third day per week to the grade 3-6 homework club, which currently is offered on two days. 4. Staffing the elementary computer lab three days a week after school to help students work with iReady. 5. Inviting selected K-2
students to stay after school two days a week to use the iReady in the elementary computer lab. While details need finalization with staff, the board will be asked to consider formal implementation of the after school plan at its Dec. 9 meeting. Policy Adoption The school board approved changes to a number of district policies after reviewing them in detail over the past several weeks. They include policies related to: Appointments and Designations by the Board of Education; Duties of the School District Treasurer; Appointment and Duties of the Claims Auditor; Duties of the School Attorney; Duties of the School Physician/ Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant; Quorum; Executive Sessions; Orienting and Training New Board Members; Use of School-Owned Materials and Equipment; Emergency School Closings; Acceptance of Gifts, Grants and Bequests to the School District; Accounting of Funds; Financial Accountability; Audit Committee; Accounting of Fixed Assets; Smoking/ Tobacco Use; Information Security Breach and Notification; Safety of Students (Fingerprinting Clearance of New Hires); Health Insurance; Family and Medical Leave Act; Immunization of Students; Student Physicals; Administration of Medication, and; Child Abuse and Neglect/ Maltreatment. These and all other district policies are viewable online under the “Our District” tab on the school’s web site at www. ellicottvillecentral.com. The next meeting of the ECS school board will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school library. All are welcome.
In the midst of the holiday season, most of our calendars are booked solid every weekend from now until New Year’s Day. Between parties and shopping trips, this time of year leaves little time for relaxation, much less the old fashioned, slower-paced holiday traditions of the past. For those looking to recapture the simpler, classic Christmas experience, a visit to the historic village of Randolph, New York is a must. Randolph’s Country Christmas celebration takes place annually during the first weekend of December and is the perfect occasion to enjoy the small-town traditions that many grew up with. The weekend begins at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5 with the Memory Tree Ceremony in Triangle Park, where friends and family gather to honor the memory of a loved one with a beautiful ornament. To obtain an ornament, contact the Randolph Municipal Building at (716) 358-9701 ext. 208. Festivities on Saturday, Dec. 6, begin with the delicious Mason’s Pancake Breakfast at the Randolph Fire Hall on Main Street from 7:30 -10:30 a.m. This is the perfect place for visitors and families to fuel up for a full day of Christmas festivities, starting with the eagerly anticipated Cookie House! The mouth-watering tradition of the Cookie House is more than a place; it’s a destination for all lovers of Christmas goodies. Located in the Fellowship Hall of Randolph’s United Presbyterian Church at 186 Main Street, the Cookie House opens at 9:30 a.m. and visitors can build their own plate of homemade Christmas treats for only $5 per pound. According to Reverend Leslie Latham, the Cookie House is where parishioners present their very best confections; these are the tried and true Christmas cookie recipes that can’t be enjoyed anywhere else. Pick and choose from more than 25 varieties of goodies, and
Randolph’s Memory Tree in doing so, eliminate some of your own holiday baking tasks. The Cookie House stays open until all of the cookies are gone, so make sure to stock up before the Christmas parade begins! On Saturday at 11 a.m., Main Street will be alive with the Christmas parade, sponsored by Expressions Performing Arts Center of Randolph. This year’s theme is “Christmas in the Movies” and will celebrate the new and timeless holiday flicks we look forward to every year. The star of the parade, Mr. Santa Claus, will be waving to visitors from a horse-drawn carriage sponsored by the Community Foundation. Not only will parade-goers have a chance to meet Mr. Claus, but they can also enjoy a carriage ride themselves! Follow the parade down Main Street to Randolph Central School, where the holiday craft show and rummage sale will be held from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. There, visitors can get one-of-a-kind, handmade gifts or find some gems in the cast-
off treasures of the rummage sale. Continue shopping in downtown Randolph, where Main Street businesses will be participating in the Snowflake Walk, which is a “scavenger hunt” for the children. Locate the themed Christmas tree in the Main Street shops and get a little treat from each! Saturday festivities culminate with the Living Nativity at East Randolph United Methodist Church at 122 Church Street. The main event on Sunday, December 7 is the Christmas and Toy Auction at the Randolph Fire Hall at 1 p.m., which is followed by a final presentation of the Living Nativity at 6 p.m. There’s something for everyone to appreciate during this festive weekend, from food to crafts to shopping and more! For a memorable holiday weekend, enjoy Randolph’s Country Christmas and savor the history and charm of this beautiful village. Visit www.enjoyrandolph.com or find “Enjoy Randolph” on Facebook for details.
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“You will get out of the Army what you put into the Army,” said Army Captain Maggie Fitzpatrick Kohler, a young woman who has always put her all into her life experiences. Maggie was born in Ellicottville and attended Ellicottville Central School. She went on to graduate from D’Youville College with an RN degree in Nursing Science and joined the U.S. Army upon graduation. Maggie’s third tour of duty is taking her to Anchorage, Alaska with the 4-25th Infantry Division at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Her new unit is the only Airborne unit located on the Pacific coast. Maggie’s duties in Alaska will be as the Army’s only female Brigade nurse and Officer in Charge of an on- post clinic, servicing thousands of soldiers while training soldier medics. Maggie was asked to complete the Army’s Airborne School in Fort Benning, Ga. before going to Alaska. While training at Fort Benning, her first jump resulted in a broken ankle. She did not graduate with her jump wings; however, she got to come home and recuperate with her parents, Dan and Nancy Fitzpatrick, after her surgery. “It only takes around 40 seconds from exiting out of the plane to landing on the ground. During the descent, there is so much to think about in order to ensure a safe landing… there isn’t enough time to look around and enjoy the ride, but there isn’t any other feeling in the world like jumping out of a plane with nothing but you and your parachute. It was the biggest rush of my life,” she said. Parachuting became part of her training as an Army nurse, in preparation for the possibility of needing to parachute into inaccessible areas to set up clinics in combat, if the situation should ever arise. Will she jump again? “Of course,” she said. Maggie’s first tour of duty, in 2009, took her to Fort Bragg, N.C. for two years, where she worked on the base at their medical hospital. In 2013, she moved to Germany where she was attached to the 212th Combat Support Hospital and worked at Landstuhl Army Medical Center. It was there she worked closely with the wounded soldiers who had come straight from the war zone for treatment. “It was the most rewarding job taking care of these men and women who were serving
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www.empire.petfinder.com our country,” said Maggie. “It was not only our job to treat their medical wounds but also to be their support system so far away from home.” Maggie spent the last nine months of her tour in Afghanistan. She was sent on a mission that involved training, advising and assisting Afghan medical officers in prison clinics for detainees. “This was a challenging job and at times, put your medical ethics in check,” she said. During four of her nine months in Afghanistan, Maggie’s brother, Captain Stephen Fitzpatrick, was deployed and happened to be in the same surrounding area. His mission included ensuring contracts were fulfilled in dealing with the transfer of equipment back to the United States and other locations. While she said they could usually only get together briefly on Sundays, she emphasized, “it was great having him there for support.” She continued, “In the Army, there is always someone watching you, supporting you and encouraging you to make successful choices. This has been one of the most exciting parts of my career, having someone care so much about my future alongside of me.” Maggie stressed the importance of establishing a good support system. “When you are having those very early days and very late nights, traveling frequently, away from your loved ones, and deploying, it’s critical to have your family and friends at your side and maintain communications with them to
stay positive,” she said. “If you ask anyone deployed, the happiest time of day is mail time. Care packages and letters from loved ones are what the soldiers look for in keeping up their morale while far away from home. She suggested that great items to include in a package to men and women overseas are “little luxuries” not available in the desert— cookies, shampoo and cozy socks, to name a few. Maggie notes changes her six years in the Army. “More and more women are going into military jobs where females have never been able to work before,” she said. “Our men and women are starting to travel and train in countries that we never had a big presence in. All I ask is that our soldiers are not forgotten for all of the things mentally and physically they have to sustain on a daily basis.” Maggie has set a great example for young women in and out of the military. She received her Masters in Health Care Administration online from Trident University in 2013, and continues to work hard on a daily basis. “There will always be opportunities for travel, training and deployments in the Army,” she said. “It’s these experiences that make you a more rounded soldier. I will go with pride wherever the Army asks me to go.” Maggie’s attitude toward life and her ongoing efforts, striving to improve her chosen path in life, is admirable, and Maggie should be commended for her years of service, past, present and future.
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the department during Golley’s absence. As Burrell pointed out, Golley is a working member of the six-member department team – meaning he handles a sixth of the workload. With another employee on vacation, Hovey and the board discussed at length how the department can stay staffed up for as much as two shifts per day depending on the weather. The board suggested that Hovey contact the employee who is on vacation and ask him to come back early. Another employee who had planned a vacation will be asked to delay those plans. Hovey noted that employees lose their vacation time at the end of the year if they don’t take it. The board moved to waive that rule for these emergency circumstances and will allow employees this year to either roll over their vacation time into 2015 or opt to be paid for unused time at the end of 2014. The board also authorized Hovey to hire part-time help to cover Golley’s work until he is able to return. Hovey said that, with these actions, and the department’s dedication, “we’ll get it done.” He said that the entire team is committed to its work and “knows what it’s going to take. If it takes longer, so be it,” he said. All members of the board assured Hovey that they would do anything needed to help the department get through this difficult period. 2015 Town Budget In other business, Burrell reported that, at a special meeting on Nov. 5, the board held a public hearing on the 2015 town budget. There were no comments from the public and the budget was adopted by
the board. For 2015, the property tax rate will remain unchanged at $1.21/$1,000 of assessed value and the town will stay under the state’s 2 percent tax cap. That good news, combined with the fact that projected sales tax revenues will be up by 4+ percent, puts the town on solid financial footing next year. Department Reports Police Officer in Charge Don Auge informed the board that his department, along with other regional police departments, was in the midst of blocking all traffic, except local traffic, from traveling along Route 219 north due to the monster lake effect snow storm occurring in the Buffalo southtowns and vicinity. All tractor trailers were being asked to wait out the storm in the parking area of the former Signore plant on Jefferson Street. Another road block was located at the intersection of Routes 219 and 242, where northbound through-traffic was being held in the Tim Horton’s restaurant parking area. Traffic would be held in those locations until Route 219 can be reopened north of Springville. Two of the town’s regular officers were unable to get to Ellicottville due to the storm. The rest of the town’s officers were working double shifts and overtime in order to manage the situation; county and other area police departments were assisting. Town Engineer Mark Alianello reported that the town’s new water tank was being disinfected and would be ready to go online soon. A good portion of the waterline construction has been completed, though there is still
work to be done. Overall, the project is going well and is on budget, he said. Alianello also briefed the board on its duties associated with taking over management of the water system at WestMont Ridge – the new development at HoliMont that is in the town of Mansfield. Mansfield, which does not have a public water or sewer system, has an agreement with the town to provide service to the community (see Mansfield story, cover). Legal paperwork related to that agreement – and a similar agreement with the Village of Ellicottville to provide sewer services – is being finalized. Town Clerk Robyn George asked the board for permission to add delinquent water bills to homeowners’ 2015 tax bills. The board made and approved a motion to allow her to do so. In addition, George reported that she has found a vendor that can provide a system for the town to accept credit cards from individuals purchasing licenses (e.g. marriage, dog, hunting, fishing) and certificates (e.g. birth, death, marriage) and other documents from the clerk’s office. A user fee would be deducted from the cardholder’s account. Town Attorney Kathleen Moriarty said she will review the contract and user fee regulations. George also reported that she and Village Clerk Mary Klahn are working on making online payment of water and sewer bills available to customers. They hope to have a system in place by April. The next meeting of the Town of Ellicottville board will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 6 p.m. in the town/ village hall.
Olean Hosts Annual Santa Claus Lane Parade Nov. 28 On Friday, Nov. 28, Olean officially kicks off the holiday season with its annual Santa Claus Lane Parade. Officials from Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce (GOACC) have registered more than 30 units for the upcoming parade, in which Santa Claus lights thousands of lights in downtown Olean. 2014 New York State Champions, Portville Lady Panthers Volleyball Team, will be this year’s official grand marshals, starting off the parade. Pam Caldwell, GOACC’s official lights coordinator, stated, “We are fortunate that Santa will make his stop once again this year to the City
of Olean and take part in the Santa Claus Lane Parade on Friday Nov. 28. Our gratitude and appreciation also go to the City of Olean and Time Warner employees who have dedicated time and effort over the past 29 years to assist us in bringing joy and happiness to our residents and, more importantly, to our children.” Paul Brown Motors and Toys 4 Tots will be teaming up again this year to collect as many toys as possible. Last year’s Toys 4 Tots campaign helped over 2,000 children in the immediate area. Look for Paul Brown’s and the Toys 4 Tots pickup truck on East State Street, between Lincoln Park and the City building.
Back this year, local performer Dawn Elizabeth will sing a host of Christmas carols with the assistance of WPIG sound system near the four corners. The Bent Brass Ensemble will perform from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. near Blue Bird Square. The parade is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., near Burger King on North Union Street in Olean. The parade will travel south on Union, to just past Lincoln Park, where units will begin to disperse once they arrive at Henley Street. For more information, call 716-372-4433 or email santa@ oleanny.com.
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Santa’s Carnival is an annual holiday event for area children. This year’s Carnival, Dec. 11th from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., is sure to be as much fun as previous year’s - if not more! Each of CCA’s departments will host a game, craft, or contest for our young visitors. Mr. Scribbles will be joining us to turn the children’s scribbles into Christmas works of art! Sally Marsh will be here leading everyone in Christmas carols and musical holiday fun! Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the Grinch will be on hand for photos! We hope to see you and your children at our annual Santa’s Carnival, at Cattaraugus Community Action, 25 Jefferson St., Salamanca. For more information, please call Angel at 716-945-1041, Ext. 141.
From the Editor Thank You Great Valley Fire Department I would like to thank the Great Valley Fire Department for their prompt attention to my 911 call Tuesday morning. We all probably don’t know how fortunate we are to have such a great group of firefighters until we have experienced the need personally. Thank you! Sincerely, Jennie Acklin
Featuring the latest innovative ideas in manufacturing technology for kitchen and bathroom design, Delocon Wholesale Inc. offers a wide selection of bath and kitchen furnishings by providing high quality products and extraordinary customer service. “I know you might hear it from other outfits, but we really do it all,” said Sherwin Lape, who has owned the business since 1991. “We design, we deliver and we install. Everything we do has the customer in mind because we want them to be completely satisfied.” Located at 270 West Main St. in the village of Springville, Delocon Wholesale has been providing customers with kitchen and bath products for close to 30 years. Originally opened as a distribution hub that catered to contractors and kitchen and bath dealers, the company has evolved under Lape’s tenure as owner. “When my associate, Darrell, and I bought the company in the early nineties, we knew that we would have to expand. Delocon started out strictly as a wholesale business, so as time has gone on, we got into the retail aspect of the industry and have developed into what we are today,” said Lape. Delocon offers a wide variety of products and services to its customers, including cabinets, countertops, sinks, faucets, tile, vanity tops, bathtubs, drains and various kitchen and bath accessories. They also do design and installation work involving custom-made wood and laminate cabinetry, custom countertops, ceramic tile, reception centers, restaurant
fixtures, bars, porcelain tile and restroom fixtures. Delocon prides itself on offering a wide variety of choices for all their customers, with their retail showroom displays providing access and an in-depth glimpse at the latest industry advancements for kitchen and bathroom design. “We make it clear to every customer that they have a number of options and that it is important for them to tell us exactly what they want,” said Lape. “We take great pride in not pressuring anyone. I encourage customers to take their time, which is why I don’t have any commission-based salespeople hounding them and pushing for a quick sale. That’s not how we work. I want the process to be as stress free and enjoyable as possible.” The advancements in recent years of kitchen design software and manufacturing technology is mind-boggling, especially when Lape recalls the early days of manufacturing and installation. “It’s unbelievable how much the technology has changed over the years,” said Lape. “The nice thing is all of the advancements have made it so we can truly be a one-stop shop for any customer who wants a specific project handled that way. From our designers and fabricators to the people we have doing our installation work, we have a top-notch staff
that can make it all happen.” Lape has nothing but great things to say about the Springville area and how the region has supported Delocon over the years. “I grew up in this area and it’s just a lovely place to live and have a business,” said Lape. “The people of Springville are great. They have a quality work ethic and are really friendly folks.” Delocon’s 6,200-squarefoot showroom is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Anyone wanting an appointment for a specific time to meet with a designer can call (716) 5922711. Additional information on Delocon’s wholesale and retail business options can be found online at www.delocon. com. Lape cites his nine hardworking employees as one of the main reasons Delocon has been so successful. “My people are great and it’s their efforts that help create that word-of-mouth advertising and promotion that keep people coming in,” said Lape. “When someone walks in and tells us how impressed they were with something we did for a family member or friend or neighbor of theirs, it says a lot. It’s something we take great pride in.”
Run or Walk to Give Back on Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving is a time to enjoy your family and friends, and appreciate everything that you have. It’s also a time to remember those who may not have as much, including necessities like food. In an effort to collect food for those in need, local communities are hosting runs and walks to get people involved in helping out this holiday season. Head to Springville for the fourth annual Gobble for Groceries, a 2 mile walk or 3.6 mile fun run that benefits the Springville Community Kitchen. The race, which starts at 9 a.m. Thanksgiving morning, begins and ends at the Trading Post Community Care
Center, at 38 Franklin Street in the village of Springville. The traditional entry fee is replaced with a “fee” of a bag of nonperishable grocery items or a cash donation. The kitchen is especially in need of tuna fish, peanut butter, spaghetti sauce, flour, sugar, and juice. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Post race refreshments, donated by local businesses will be available inside the Trading Post, and t-shirts will be available for purchase. For more information, call 716-592-4455 or visit www.fellowshiphill. org/community_kitchen.html. Olean hosts its annual Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run and Walk at
St. Bonaventure University at 9 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Registration is at Murphy Auditorium from 8 to 8:45 a.m. There is no entry fee, but runners are asked to bring one perishable food item for the local food pantry. Thanksgiving Day runs are a great way to enjoy the crisp (and most likely, snowy!) autumn air and burn off some of the calories you’ll consume later in the day, all while helping a great cause. Round up some friends and family members, and make it a new Thanksgiving tradition. You’ll be home well before the turkey is done!
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The holiday season is right around the corner and with that come various special events and seasonal celebrations throughout Western New York. In particular are some unique experiences in the areas of Springville and Hamburg. Consider marking any or all of these on your calendars as possible sources of entertainment. Now through November 23 - 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee The “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,� a one-act musical comedy, will take place at the Springville Center for the Arts through Sunday, Nov. 23. The Tony Award-winning musical will feature local actors playing the roles of an eclectic group of children vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Under the direction of Sue Sorensen and Doug Bailey, the musical includes audience participation and will feature “clues� strategically located around the Springville area leading up to the musical, which is geared toward an adult audience. Performances take place Nov. 13, 14, 15, 21, 22 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 15 and 23 at 2 p.m. at Springville Center for the Arts, located at 37 North Main St. For more information, visit www.springvillearts.org or call (716) 592-9037. Now through December 31 Thursday Night Stop & Shop Visitors to the Village of Hamburg will have a few extra hours to shop each week as part of the recently launched Thursday Night Stop & Shop events hosted by members of the Village
Business Advisory Council. The plan is to continue the late Thursday hours of operation until the end of the calendar year, giving shoppers an opportunity to do some of their holiday shopping at local retailers instead of bigbox stores. For a list of participating merchants and for more information about the extended holiday hours, visit www.grwebs.net/vbac or call (716) 202-1134. November 28 and 29 A Very Merry Main Street The Village of Springville will host a “shop small, shop local� event aimed at increasing foot traffic at locally owned and operated businesses in the village’s central business district when they host A Very Merry Main Street on Friday, Nov. 28 and Saturday, Nov. 29. Special sales, holiday promotions and featured discounts will be offered on Nov. 28 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and again on Nov. 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Running with the theme of “it pays to shop local,� drawings will be held cash prizes of $300, $200, a gift basket packed with gift certificates from participating merchants and an iPad4 courtesy of Rhapsody’s Gift Gallery. For more information, search “A Very Merry Main Street� on Facebook or call (716) 592-4746. November 28 and 29 Green Friday Shopping/Small Business Saturday The Village of Hamburg will be the focal point of a “shop local� push in the community on Friday, Nov. 28 and Saturday, Nov. 29.
“Black Friday� shoppers will be urged to consider doing business with the various locally owned and operated stores and restaurants located throughout Hamburg. Trolley rides will transport shoppers from various destinations, with frequent stops at participating retail shops, service-based businesses and eateries. For more information, search “Hamburg Happenings� on Facebook or call (716) 202-4020. December 6 Concord Country Christmas The Concord Historical Society will host a Concord Country Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 6. Now in its fifth year, the event is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. at the Concord Mercantile, located at 17 Franklin St. in Springville. Festivities will include a cookie sale from 9 a.m. to noon, raffles, family activities, a visit from Santa Claus, performances by local musicians and the sale of items made by local artisans. For more information, search “Concord Country Christmas� on Facebook or call (716) 592-5546. December 6 Hamburgh Holidays Winter Gala The public celebration of Hamburgh Holidays’ 50th anniversary will take place on Saturday, Dec. 6 inside the historic Kronenberg Building at 12 Main St. in the heart of the village of Hamburg. With an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, light fare, live music and dancing, the event will be a community-wide thank you from 7 p.m. until midnight to all volunteers past and present who have helped coordinate the various
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