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Sometimes the true meaning of the holiday season can get lost amid the hustle and bustle of shopping, cooking, traveling and visiting. As we head into the full swing of the holidays, take some time to appreciate all that you have and try to share your wealth of resources, time or knowledge with those who may not be as fortunate. Choose a cause or organization that’s meaningful to you and consider making a donation of some kind. Whether that means a social services provider, an animal rescue group, a food pantry, a nature center, a youth program or any other organization that helps others, non-profits always welcome and need your donations. While monetary donations are always appreciated, many times organizations need specific items as well. Call your local food pantry to see what is most needed. Check out wish lists at local animal shelters. Find out if an organization needs specific things, like hats or socks, for their clients. Purchase a gift for a needy child. A first step to making a difference is usually just a quick phone call or email away. The gift of time is not to be underestimated. Many nonprofits hold fundraising events this time of year and seek volunteers to staff them. Why not take a couple extra hours and help an organization in need? Can your specific skills be put to use? Can you spare some time to spend with a lonely senior citizen? Can you deliver meals to those in need? Check out one of the many volunteer websites out there, such as www.volunteerwny.org or www.volunteermatch.org, and see how you can be of service. Get into the spirit of giving and make a difference!

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January 3 Ski Day to Benefit Kids Escaping Drugs HoliMont January 4-9 Canadian Friendship Week January 8 World’s Largest Ski & Snowboard Lesson Holiday Valley January 10 Aspire Ski the Valley See Third in the East page 9

New Art Gallery and Artisan Gift Shop Open

Real-World Experience in School’s State-of-the-Art Control Room By Josh Hatcher

Fine Art, Gifts, Design Consultation at Gallery 14731 By Eva Potter

Ellicottville’s newest art gallery and artisan gift shop opened its doors on Nov. 27. Located at 5 East Washington St. in the village (in the Kwik Fill Plaza), Gallery 14731 offers a variety of fine artwork, gifts and design consultation. Billing itself as “Ellicottville’s premiere exhibition space and gift shop featuring local/regional artists, See 14731 page 6

Third and Fourth Graders Ski Free Thru ISKINY Plus More Great Deals All Season

Ellicottville Students Annie Fitzpatrick (seated) and Lisa Salzmann run cameras and equipment during a basketball game in the new state-of-the-art control room above the gymnasium/auditorium.

If you’re watching a basketball game or attending a concert at the new Ellicottville School Gymnasium / Auditorium, it may be easy to miss what is happening behind the scenes. Here’s a hint – it involves lots of wires, buttons and knobs. Perched high atop the back of the bleachers is the Control Room – a part of the recent capital project renovation at the school. Some See ECS Control Room page 7

Win-Sum Seeks Tax Relief from IDA By Jann Wiswall

Win-Sum Ski Corporation, the corporate parent of Holiday Valley Ski Resort, has applied for NYS State Sales Tax Abatement and Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) benefits from the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) for its

purchase and renovation of the former Burger King Property on Route 219 at the intersection with Holiday Valley Road. The CCIDA Board considered the application at its Tuesday, Dec. 8 meeting and authorized CCIDA Executive Director Corey Wiktor to See CCIDA page 6

By Alicia Dziak

You don’t hear “ski” and “free” in the same sentence very often. So when you do, it’s time to take note! If you have a child currently in third or fourth grade, he or she can ski for free this winter! Third and fourth graders from across the state and beyond can ski or ride free at the majority of New York resorts this winter when accompanied by a paying adult. In addition, third or fourth graders who are new to skiing and riding can take

advantage of the Learn To Ski or Ride Passport for free. The program is broken down into two parts and participants can take advantage of one or of both.

1. The Ski & Ride passport gives your third or fourth grader three free tickets at each participating ski area with a paying adult. 2. The Learn To Ski & Ride Passport gives your third or fourth grader a beginner lift ticket, rental and beginner lesson for each participating ski area in that part of the program. No adult purchase necessary. How to Apply You can complete the online See ISKINY page 2

Foster Dog Diaries #1 Kids Can Make a Difference By Alicia and Ava Dziak

In a world of iPods, smart phones, tablets, Instagram and video games, sometimes it’s tough to peel the kids away from screens and give them real-world experiences. But, if you use your knowledge and connections as a grown-up to find worthwhile communityservice projects for your kids,

before you know it, they could be hooked on giving back. I (Alicia) have two daughters— Ava, who is 12 and in seventh grade, and Lily, who is 10 and in fifth grade. Since my kids were very young, we’ve spent a lot of time volunteering for different local organizations. We’ve helped out at a local See Foster Dogs page 10

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Discover NY Ski Day Jan. 28 Mark your calendars for Discover NY Ski Day, coming up on Jan. 28. According to iskiny’s Scott Brandi, Holiday Valley and other larger NY resorts will offer $24 lift tickets; many smaller resorts will offer $12 lift tickets. There will also be Learn to Ski or Ride specials that include beginner lift ticket, a lesson and rentals for only $35 ($25 at smaller resorts). “It’s our way of saying thank you,” Brandi said. If you can’t wait until then, take advantage of discounted tickets to various resorts through the iskiny web site. A limited number of tickets go on sale mid-late December, so check back often to see what deals you can snag!

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Important Dates from the Guidance Office SAT TEST DATE REGISTRATION DUE January 23 December 28 March 5 February 5 May 7 April 8 June 4 May 5 Administration of the newly redesigned SAT will begin on March 5. ACT TEST DATE REGISTRATION DUE April 9 March 4 June 11 May 6 Registration information is available in the Guidance Office or you can register on-line for the SAT at www.collegeboard.com and for the ACT at www.actstudent.org. The registration fees are $54.50 for the SAT and $39.50 for the ACT. It is recommended to take both tests, as they test different material. Juniors should plan to take these tests this spring. FINANCIAL AID NIGHT AT ECS A Financial Aid Night will be held January 6 at 7 p.m. in the High School Library. Troy Martin, Director of Financial Aid at St. Bonaventure University, will be at ECS to present on the Financial Aid Process, as well as to answer questions from interested parents of juniors and seniors. FAFSA FORMS! Parents of Seniors: This is the form you must complete to apply for financial aid for college. You can complete it on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The paper FAFSA is no longer available. Online help is available for each question, and FAFSA on the web has an automatic edit check that finds errors on your application and prompts fixes. Filing online is free and secure, but be sure you file at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Some websites with similar names charge a fee to submit your application: please avoid these! ASVAB PROGRAM We are offering the ASVAB to all Juniors on January 5. The ASVAB is a career planning and exploration program that combines a multiple-aptitude test with an interest self-assessment and a wide range of career exploration tools. We use this resource to help our Juniors find careers that match their interests and abilities.

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The Ellicottville Central Schools Board of Education is “working out” the feasibility of opening the weight room to the community. School Superintendent Mark Ward brought up the idea at the Tuesday, Dec. 8 board meeting, explaining that the new weight room has 16 weight and workout machines in addition to free weights. “Some school districts just open them up for the community to use – at specific times, of course,” Ward explained that a number of details would need to be worked out, and board members and administrators volleyed some ideas back and forth. “Does our insurance offer an incentive if we have a wellness program? That’s something we could look into for our faculty and staff,” remarked board member Nichole Klein. Ward seemed to be in favor of opening the weight room to the community, though he does want it to be open to people who have children who attend, people who live in the district, and not necessarily people from other towns. “We’ve got to figure out what the rules are, who uses it and when they use it.” He thought it was a good thing to open up to the taxpayers who helped to fund it in the first place. Athletic teams are already using it for training, and this week a 60-inch screen arrived and will be installed. “The TV is connected to the web, they can watch YouTube or DVD’s and see demonstrations right there in front of them,” explained Ward. The board also discussed staffing the weight room and tossed out names of people

who may be interested. They agreed to research the issue further and discuss it at a future board meeting to make a plan. Ward also gave his update regarding the capital improvement project: “We are definitely winding down. I know – I say we’re winding down every two weeks, but we really are almost there,” quipped Ward. The company that installed the bleachers came back to make sure they were firmly and securely anchored to the walls, and added hardware to stairs on the bleachers. Ward explained that before this was done he was concerned about a very visible gap that could trip up a small child, but, he assured the board, that’s taken care of. Previously the board discussed adding a retractable curtain to protect the wood near the stage area and the wooden bleachers. Ward said he thinks they may have found a cheaper option. “To spend $15 thousand out of our regular budget seems a bit overkill. I think we can come up with a cheaper solution. We’re working on that.” The APPR negotiations are set to start meeting again in the new year. Ward says that he anticipates that the board and the teachers union can come to an agreement before March. “If we don’t – we have to file for another extension, and I don’t think getting a second one will be quite as easy.” Middle/High School Principal Bob Miller and Ward both attended a State Police program that covered information regarding disaster preparedness, particularly in the instance of a school attack. “We learned quite a bit, and we’ll share it with the

safety committee. This is ever evolving, and we need to be tweaking our safety precautions. If you think something can’t happen here, don’t be foolish.” He explained that school districts need to have a plan, and to practice it. He explained that the school will be practicing some of those skills in the near future with a lockdown drill and training for the new teachers, assistants and aides. Last month, the board looked into the possibility of purchasing a used wheelchair van. A board member asked for an update, and Ward explained that the district would not be pursuing the purchase after finding out that particular kind of wheelchair transport van is actually illegal for schools to use in NY State. “What we have is fine for now,” said Ward. “We’ll keep our eye out for something else that may work for us,” explaining that their original intent was to find something a little more maneuverable than the current bus. The board approved an SAT prep course, to be held in the mornings. Miller explained that since the five-day-a-week prep course has been put into place, SAT scores have gone up. “We’ve had several 700s and an increase in scores overall.” The class runs through March 4, and two teachers rotate Math and English each morning, receiving a $1000 stipend for coming in early to help the students prepare. The next meeting of the ECS School Board is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the High School Library.

ECS Robotics Teams Head to Rochester

The ECS Robotics teams recently competed at the Regional qualifier at Houghton College against 16 teams from throughout the region. The 8th grade Team of Madisyn Kilby, Allison Calarco, Abbey DeChane,Abaigeal Donoghue,Victoria Provorse, and Cyrene Moore won the robot performance award and finished 1st overall. They will continue to the University of Rochester for the Regional Championship.

The 7th Grade team of Bryce Butler, Orry Shattenberg, Jamison Caldwell, Sammi Lin, Adam Silvernail, and Gabriel Snyder won the robot design award. The 7th Grade team of Rexx Paddock, Alex Hunt, Caleb Jennings, Adam Delity, Sam Edwards and Bryce Wood was one of the top four teams and will also be competing in Rochester.

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Now that the outdoor growing season has wound down, my gardening efforts have turned to caring for all the house plants that have spent the summer outdoors in sun and shade. Some of the oldest indoor plants I have had are also my favorites, the holiday cactuses. It may surprise you that the plant variety sold as a Christmas cactus at this time of year is actually the Thanksgiving cactus. Although both are species of the Schlumbergera (S.) genus of cacti, the Thanksgiving cultivar is S. Truncata, while the Christmas one is S. Buckleyi. Both types are epiphytic plants, those that grow on trees in high humidity and shade, such as in a tropical forest. They have distinct characteristics that will help you identify which one you may have bought or inherited from a friend. The Thanksgiving cacti “leaves” are actually flattened stem segments (phylloclades) that have points along their

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of the components are already in working order, and though the Control Room is still under construction, Technology Teacher Chris Edwards beamed with excitement about the state-of-the-art facility. “From where we were before – with most of the components in one box and duct tape labeled ‘don’t use this switch’ – to this is really unbelievable!” said Edwards as he gave an Ellicottville Times reporter a private tour of the control room. The digital Alan and Heath audio board has both a simple mode – which basically just activates a microphone – and a full production mode which is used for concerts, musicals and other events. A full lighting control board is connected to a bevy of stage lights – some tucked into protective cages on the gym ceiling and others behind the curtain above the stage itself. Edwards said that he is involved mostly with the video production board.

Three robotic cameras placed throughout the gym are controlled by a joystick on a Tricaster video switcher, and two additional Sony XDM cameras, affectionately dubbed “Jake and Wally,” can be jacked directly into the system at other points in the gym as well. The video switcher allows for live video editing, live distribution of the video over classroom televisions, live streaming on the internet and recording. Edwards is just one of many who are involved in teaching students how to use the equipment. Jon Wilder, whose wife directs the band at the school, has been involved with the process too. Wilder, who previously worked with the Theater in Salamanca, he heads up the use of the audio and lighting control boards. “The goal is to get a group of kids to learn the equipment, and start training the younger kids how to use it,” said Edwards. The hope is to give

students, including those who may not be interested in sports or other activities a niche, a place to belong and learn. As Edwards gave the tour, two students were running the equipment, recording footage from a basketball game happening below them on the floor. Edwards says that currently, students are recording any event they can, including select games, concerts and pep rallies, and they hope to get involved with other events as well. “We’re still putting it together, pulling wire and getting our entire setup built,” said Edwards, “and we’re recruiting more students to help learn how to use the audio and lighting boards.” Edwards, obviously excited about the chance to teach students how to use the state-of-the-art control room remarked, “Mr. Ward [school superintendent] made sure that this was a first rate project. It really is a first class facility.”

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Recently, I wrote an article on the many benefits of drinking water. I was pleasantly surprised by the response from people around the community. Therefore, I would like to follow that article with one about soft drinks. Soft drinks were once used as occasional treats, as sports performance boosting drinks or as energy drinks given to those recovering in the hospital. Through marketing, easy availability and low costs, some of these sugar-filled drinks have become part of the daily routine for millions of adults and children all over the world. Soda is one of the most consumed beverages in the United States, second only to water. According to the National Soft Drink Association (NSDA), Americans guzzle 57 gallons of soda per person every year as if it wasn’t full of sugary calories. But what’s happening inside the bodies of soda consumers with each sip? According to the American Medical Association (AMA), as soon as soda is swallowed, the pancreas is notified and rapidly begins to create insulin in response to the sugar. Insulin is a hormone the body uses to move sugar from food or drink into the bloodstream, where cells are then able to use sugar for energy. Within just 20

minutes, blood sugar levels spike and the liver responds to the insulin by turning sugar into fat for storage. Within 45 minutes of gulping down a 20-ounce glass of soda, caffeine from the drink is fully absorbed, and as a result your pupils dilate and blood pressure rises. The body produces more dopamine, which stimulates the pleasure centers of the brain — just like a low-grade line of cocaine. When the hour chimes, the body begins to experience a blood sugar crash, which is around the same time a person reaches for their second soda, or for another sweet and sugar snack to suffice. Soda’s connection to the obesity epidemic is so intertwined, Harvard researchers have calculated each additional soda consumed increases the risk of obesity 1.6 times. In addition to the threat of reaching obese levels, researchers also found, after following 40,000 men for two decades, that those who drank a sugary beverage each day had a 20 percent increased risk of having a heart attack. The high fructose corn syrup — a cheap replacement for cane sugar — has been associated with increased risk of metabolic syndrome, which leads to diabetes and heart disease. Beverage companies know the haphazard sugar cycle all too well. In the United States, they spend approximately $3.2 billion in marketing each year in an effort to tempt consumers to pick up a liter of brown bubbly sugar with their pizza, or a case of cans for their child’s next birthday party. Those little children have an 80 percent increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes if they become regular soda drinkers. Their future could also be one full of kidney problems, reproductive issues, osteoporosis, asthma

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and bad teeth with dissolved tooth enamel. Consumers often drink commercial fruit juices in the belief that they are healthier than soft drinks. However, the manufacture of fruit juices is a highly industrialized process. Orange juice, for example, is made in huge quantities. The entire orange is squeezed and goes into the tank, which means that neurotoxic cholinesterase inhibitor pesticide sprays on the peel end up in the juice. Although the juice is pasteurized under high temperatures and pressures, pressure-resistant and temperature-resistant fungi and molds can remain in the juice. Other fruits, such as grapes, present additional problems because of the large amounts of fluoride-containing pesticides used on the crops. Fruit juices are very high in sugar and have actually been more detrimental to the teeth of test animals than sodas! If you want to drink fruit juice, buy a juicer and make your own with organic fruit. It’s best to dilute a small amount of fruit juice with mineral water (either flat or carbonated). The juice of one-half grapefruit added to a glass of sparkling water, for example, makes a delicious, refreshing drink. A recipe for a pineapple cooler, made from equal parts fresh pineapple juice and whole raw milk, is found in old cookbooks. In restaurants, order mineral water with fresh lemon or lime. Above all, be smart with your beverage choices. It is foolish to assume that anything is safe simply because it is sold legally or because a lot of people buy it. Everyone has to take responsibility for their own health, as well as the health of their children.

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to hire three new employees for the realty and rental office. The IDA Board agreed that the project is consistent with agency policy and IDA legislation, it will enhance and control overhead and operating costs for the resort, it will position the resort for additional future growth, and it will create construction jobs, generate sales tax revenues from customers and enhance the property tax base. Win-Sum annually applies for and receives CCIDAauthorized sales tax relief for development projects at the resort. The CCIDA expects resort representatives to submit tax relief applications for the 2016-17 season improvements in March. The IDA’s associated organization, the Capital Resource Corporation (CRC), also met on Tuesday, Dec. 8 (the two organizations share a board of directors) to approve the final documents authorizing the CRC to issue and sell taxexempt revenue bonds to St. Bonaventure University in an “aggregate principal amount not to exceed $8 million…” The actual bond amount is estimated to be closer to $6.3 million. The University will use the bonds to refinance existing bonds on a now-completed renovation project, saving the

NY Health Insurance Open Enrollment Ends Soon The open enrollment period to sign up for health insurance through NY State of Health ends January 31, so if you don’t have coverage, you’ll want to get started on your application soon. If you enroll by Dec. 15, your coverage starts Jan. 1, 2016. If you wait until Jan. 15, your coverage starts Feb. 1. If you enroll between Jan. 16 and Jan. 31, your coverage begins March 1. After Jan. 31, 2016, you won’t be able to buy a health insurance plan for coverage in 2016 unless you have a life change — like having a baby, getting married or losing other health coverage — that qualifies you for a Special Enrollment Period. According to the New York State of Health website, what you pay for insurance depends on your expected income in 2016. Based on the income estimate you put on

your application, the health marketplace can tell you if you qualify for a private health insurance plan or if you qualify for Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Keep in mind that even if you don’t qualify for Medicaid, your children may qualify for CHIP. So be sure to look at all your options. The plans available through the marketplace are offered by private insurance companies with a range of prices and features. All plans cover essential health benefits, preexisting conditions, including pregnancy, and preventive care. You can also add dental coverage to a health plan if you like, but you can’t buy just a dental plan. You can access and apply for coverage online at www. nystateofhealth.ny.gov, by phone at 1-855-355-5777, with in-person help (call Healthy

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HoliMont will once again host the 18th Annual Kids Escaping Drugs SkiScape presented by Greater Chautauqua Federal Credit Union from 8 a.m. to 4:30

p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016. The event will feature skiing, snowboarding, and an acoustic performance by Jay McDonnell. Interested participants can enter in individual races on the day of the event. A minimum donation of $60, which can be done in pledges, is required to participate and includes an all-day lift ticket, t-shirt and lunch. The Eastern Hills Mall will be giving gift cards to any participant who raises $100.00 or more.

All proceeds from the event will directly benefit Kids Escaping Drugs and the Renaissance Campus. SkiScape is sponsored by Eastern Hills Mall, West Herr Automotive Group, Keller Brothers & Miller, CocaCola Bottling Co. of Buffalo, Erie Community College, EnergyMark LLC, Channel 2 On Your Side, MIX 96, First Student and Rich Products. For more information or to register, please visit www.ked. org or call (716) 827-9462.

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CCIDA schedule and hold a public hearing on the matter. The CCIDA will also coordinate a State Environmental Quality Review of the project with the Town of Ellicottville’s Planning Board or other authorizing agency. If approved, Win-Sum will receive sales tax exemptions (i.e. abatement) on the purchase of construction materials, furnishings and other items related to renovation of the building. The IDA also will consider giving Win-Sum a property tax break (PILOT) on the project. Win-Sum recently purchased the property and plans to move its Holiday Valley Realty and Rental Management offices there, probably in March. In its review of the application, the CCIDA noted that the project will give the resort a “larger venue and more centralized location to serve its rental customers who visit the resort each year, thus improving the customer experience. The purchase of this parcel of property also enables the resort to have additional control over its campus of land.” The total estimated cost of the project, which includes the $800,000 property purchase price as well as renovations, is $1.1 million. Win-Sum expects

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institution some $100,000 per year for 22 years. Wiktor provided the board with a summary of IDA activity in 2015, noting that it “proved to be another busy, exciting and challenging year…” Wiktor listed nine projects that the agency closed on in 2015, including four projects in Ellicottville (two Holiday Valley projects, one HoliMont project and the 1887 building renovation project), totaling $57 million. The largest project by far was National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation’s Hinsdale compressor station, which totaled some $42.5 million. The IDA is a self-funded entity that charges fees for its services based on the total value of approved projects. In 2016, the agency expects to fine-tune its processes and policies, improve its marketing collateral and work with other organizations, such as the Buffalo-Niagara Partnership and the recently formed “Cattaraugus County Economic Development Team,” to coordinate economic development efforts. The next meeting of the CCIDA board will be held on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016 at 10 a.m. in the CCIDA’s Ellicottville offices at 9 East Washington St.

artisan goods, as well as luxury items,” the store features a variety of art and gifts for your home or that special someone. Gallery owner Emily Hettrick has been interested in opening her own art gallery for some time and recognized Ellicottville’s potential. Originally from Buffalo, Hettrick has been coming to ski in Ellicottville for “as long as she can remember” and has been a local resident for the past four years. “I decided to open my gallery here because Ellicottville is such an awesome town. There are so many great restaurants and shops, but there isn’t anything like Gallery 14731. It’s different and adds to the Ellicottville experience,” she explained. With a master’s degree in arts administration and a bachelor’s degree in museum studies, Hettrick is well equipped to manage her own gallery. “I’ve had internships at the Albright Knox Art Gallery and done a few pop-up gallery spaces and art fairs over the past couple years,” she said. “Last spring, I created a pop up gallery in the Junior League of Buffalo’s Decorators Show House featuring Sean Huntington’s work and it was incredibly popular, so I decided it was time to open an actual space dedicated to contemporary art in our area.” When you stop at Gallery 14731, you’ll discover different artists every six weeks or so, including a wide range of contemporary artists who work in different mediums, like painting, photography and more. Currently, the gallery

features the original work of watercolor and mixed media artist Sean Huntington, known for his eclectic tree paintings (www.seanstrees.com). The next show opening in early January will feature beautiful, telescopic photos of snowflakes, which, as you know, no two are alike. Hettrick said, “My biggest goal for Gallery 14731 is to create a space where artists/ artisans can reach an audience they otherwise might not reach. Ellicottville is a destination and Gallery 14731 hopes to add to this experience by providing visitors with high quality artworks and artisan items.” Eventually, she would also like to showcase art from outside the Western New York area, like works by artists from Toronto, New York City and elsewhere. In addition to fabulous art, Gallery 14731 carries great gift items like Appetite jewelry, Bliss Designs jewelry, Rewined candles and soaps, Lafco candles, Mary LakeThompson linens and totes, Sun Coast Salt scrubs and body butter, Taxidermy purses and Simon Pearce glass. “I’m hoping to get more artisan products,” said Hettrick. Homeowners and businesses

can also contact Hettrick for a consultation. “As an art consultant, I can assist in finding the perfect piece of art for an already designed space or I can design a space around artwork,” she said. Any artists or artisans working in all mediums who might be interested in working through Gallery 14731 (especially gift items for the holiday season), can contact Hettrick via email at elhettrick@gmail.com. If you’re in town, check out the gallery for yourself. Hours until Christmas are 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, and 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Extended holiday hours and upcoming events can be found at facebook.com/gallery14731.

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Village of Ellicottville The Village of Ellicottville provides regular curb-side garbage and recycling pickup every Monday morning. Recyclable materials (clear glass containers, recyclable plastic, cardboard, paper and cans) must be separated from

regular refuse. Trash may be put out on the curb no sooner than 24 hours before pickup. If you miss the Monday pickup deadline, please take your trash to a nearby Cattaraugus County Transfer Station. See below for a list of transfer stations and instructions. Persons seen dumping trash in private dumpsters or on someone else’s private property may be ticketed by police or authorized Village personnel. If any of the following holidays fall on a Monday, that week’s pickup will be the following day: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Christmas Day. Major garbage (e.g. furniture, appliances, etc.)

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great selection of outerwear, goggles, helmets, gloves/mitts etc. and Holiday Valley logo items. Mud Sweat N’ Gears, at 18 Monroe St., is a down to earth ski and snowboard shop with loads of outdoor equipment, gear, high-tech clothing and a large children’s section on two floors. Slopeside Ski Shop, located at HoliMont, offers a large selection of gloves, hats, goggles, turtlenecks and helmets, as well as a great line of HoliMont apparel.

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Craving some specialty foods, local wine and fun spirits? EVL’s got you covered! Dom’s Butcher Block, at 38 Washington St., is an oldschool butcher shop that offers the finest cuts of meats for any occasion. E-Ville Spirits & Wines, at 10 Monroe St., features a vast selection of spirits and wines from all over the world. EVL Cheese Company, at 5 East Washington St., offers

hundreds of gourmet cheeses, including the wildly popular Cuba Cheese Shoppe New York State cheddar and cheese curd. Kwik Fill/Red Apple, at 49 Washington St., offers a variety of snacks, groceries and brews in a refrigerated beer cave for on-the-go convenience. Tops Market is a fullservice grocery store with a bakery, deli, gourmet cheeses and a wide selection of beer.

Watson’s Chocolates, at 27 Washington St., makes you feel like a kid again with endless chocolate-covered goodies, sponge candy and more. The Winery of Ellicottville, at 14 Monroe St., is an awardwinning NY winery with more than 20 wines offered every day for tasting and for sale, as well as fun wine-themed gifts. The Winery offers tours as well.

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Ellicottville Area Boutiques & Spas Whether you’re looking for a unique gift, high fashion or functional art, you’ll ďŹ nd it all at EVL’s boutiques and shops. With loads of unique clothing, accessories, footwear, home dĂŠcor, furniture and everything in between, it’s not hard to see why shopping local is the way to go. Aardvark, at 25 Washington St., offers unique custom-built furniture and eclectic home decorating services. Alexandra, at 10 Washington St., boasts a collection of jewelry, gifts, and more. Ameri-Can, at 11 Washington St., specializes in U.S. and Canadian-made clothing, antiques and artwork. Betsy’s Consignments, at 34 Washington St., offers highend consignments for men, women and children. CamĂŠlĂŠon, at 31 Washingon St., features jewelry and other accessories from brands like Alex and Ani and Vera Bradley. Daff Dry Goods, at 17 Washington St., offers stylish clothing from top brandsand footwear for men, women and kids. Earth Arts, at 24 Washington St., features functional and decorative works by artists near and far.

Ellicottville Country Store and Antiques, at 5364 Route 242, looks like an old fashioned merchantile, offering quality antiques with multiple dealers and gift items. Adjoining the shop is a diner serving hot breakfast and lunch. The Ellicottville Quilt Shop, at 19 Jefferson St., boasts a selection of fabrics, as well as books, patterns, notions and supplies. Ellicottville Oasis Spa, at 23 Jefferson St., offers a full array of massage, nail services and facials in a tranquil, relaxing setting. Ellicottville Salt Cave Halotherapy Spa, at 32 W. Washington St., offers Himalayan salt inhalation therapy treatments and massages for relaxation and relief from respiratory ailments. EVL Ink and Apparel, at 5 East Washington St., offers unique clothing and accessories. Flurry & Co., at 12 Monroe St., has many name brand lines and a huge array of accessories, from belts and handbags to scarves and jewelry. Fran Charles Shop, at 5 East Washington St., features a selection of women’s clothing,

accessories and jewelry. Gado-Gado, at 26 Monroe St., features unique clothing and accessories from around the world. You’ll ďŹ nd something different to set your style apart from the rest. Kazoo II, at 18 Washington St., offers gifts, home accessories, jewelry and toys. Mager Mountain Alpacas /So Soft Gift Shop, at 69 Mountain View Drive, in Little Valley, offers a variety of alpaca gifts, from socks to scarves and teddy bears. Nature’s Remedy, at 26 Monroe St., is a Natural Health and Organic Foods Market that offers high quality whole foods and supplements. Sugartown Farms Alpacas, at 6277 Sugartown Rd., offers high quality alpaca items, such as sweaters, yarn and hats. The Purple Doorknob, at 9 Monroe St., is a fun sock shop featuring three oors of all kinds of socks, tights, leggings, gloves and accessories. Tangled Twigs, at 1 Monroe St., features home and garden dĂŠcor, fun accessories and nature-inspired gifts. A Touch of Ellicottville, at 28 Washington St., offers unique gifts and EVL souvenirs to ďŹ t every budget.

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Ellicottville Area Restaurants — pizzas, salads, pasta, entrees, desserts, ďŹ ne wines and more. Ellicottville Brewing Company (EBC), at 28 Monroe St., with its outdoor beer garden, offers more than two dozen styles of brew, plus a variety of soups, apps, salads, sandwiches and entrees. The Ellicottville Depot, at 6094 Rt. 219 S, is a great place to stop in for a beer and a bite and some great tunes. The Gin Mill, at 20 Washington St., features a variety of burgers, sandwiches, dinner entrees and appetizers. Now serves breakfast! Enjoy live music most nights of the week! John Harvard’s Brewery and Ale House at Holiday Valley offers numerous beers on tap. Can’t decide? Try a ight and choose a variety to ďŹ nd your favorite. Also offers an extensive seasonal menu with a variety of tasty fare all year long. Katy’s CafĂŠ, at 10A Washington St. in Ellicottville, offers a variety of homemade baked goods and coffees. Katy’s Fly-In, cousin to Katy’s CafĂŠ in Ellicottville, is located at 4836 Rt. 219 in Great Valley and serves delicious burgers, sandwiches, soups, pizza and more in a diner-style setting. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Madigan’s, at 36 Washington St., offers

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EVGV Trail Making Progress One Step at a Time The Ellicottville-Great Valley Trail Committee met Monday, Dec. 7 and got some frustrating news. The committee’s application for a $1.8 million grant through the New York State DOT’s Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) program was rejected. The grant, which was submitted in early June, would have funded the section of trail from Ellicottville Central School to the Town Center. Not to be deterred, however, the committee is aggressively working to break ground on the first leg of the trail in the spring, which will go from the Town Center/Nannen Arboretum east to Rt. 219 near the Tim Horton’s restaurant. Committee member and engineer Mark Alianello reported that, because the route passes through wetlands,

a Corps of Engineers permit must be obtained. He is meeting with the committee’s wetlands consultant this week to walk the length of that portion of the trail, determine a precise route and then prepare the permit application. In addition, a final survey must be prepared and letters of commitment from adjacent property owners for trail easements must be requested. Committee chair Ken Hinman reported that he has briefed Matt McAndrew on trail efforts to date and plans for the future. McAndrew will be sworn in as the Town of Ellicottville’s newly elected Supervisor in January. Fundraising for the trail remains the top priority for the committee. The trail’s Marketing Director, Joe Wright, reports that sales of the 2016 Holiday Valley Promotional Booklet

have been brisk, and should pick up once the ski season gets into full swing. The booklet, which costs $25, contains coupons and deals on golfing, Sky-High Adventure Park, meals at John Harvard’s restaurant and more, valued at $925. All proceeds from the sale of the booklet go to the EVGV Trail. While the committee researches other grant opportunities, it is also preparing solid cost estimates for the trailhead at the Town Center and the first leg of the trail in preparation for Wright’s efforts to seek substantial funds from potential donors. Wright also is preparing a 2016 marketing plan for the trail. The next meeting of the trail committee is scheduled for Jan. 4.

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nature center, clearing trails and serving food at special events. We’ve painted cabins at Allegany State Park. We’ve made treats and toys for animal rescues. We’ve sorted supplies for inner city schools. We’ve sold kazoos at the mall to raise money for kids with cancer. We’ve decorated holiday bags for food pantries. You name it, chances are we’ve done it. So, when we heard that in seventh grade, my girls’ school district (Springville) requires that the kids do a year-long project called “Kids Can Make a Difference,” we excitedly imagined the possibilities. Knowing Ava wants to be a vet when she grows up, she and I started brainstorming ways for her to help and organizations for her to work with. Empire Animal Rescue Society (EARS) came to mind because we had heard great things about them from people who have adopted from them. EARS is a non-profit organization started in 2011 by Courtney Valent. While the rescue is based in Salamanca, EARS animals reside with foster families all over the area. This is a great way for the foster family to get a feel for the cat or dog’s personality, likes and dislikes, so that when potential adopters come to meet the animals, the foster family can address any concerns or questions. Ava and I sent an email to Valent asking if we could foster a dog. We heard back almost right away and had out first foster only about a week later. We had no idea what to expect from this experience.

We already had two of our own dogs, plus two cats, and we weren’t sure how a new dog would fit in. We had arranged to pick up Tucker -- a two and a half year old lab mix -- at an adoption event at Fall Festival in Ellicottville. It was mobbed and we basically plucked him from the crowd and led him to my van, which was parked nearby. We thought he’d be hesitant to go with us, but he jumped right in and fell asleep on my daughter’s lap in the back seat on the way home. Once we got home, we introduced him to our other dogs. He almost immediately began playing with our fiveyear-old yellow lab, Scarlet. He was the first male dog we’d ever had at the house, but besides a few obvious differences, he fit right in with our female animals. He also fit in perfectly with our family. Tucker, whose ribs were visible when we got him because he was so skinny, ate like a champ and made himself at home with my family in every way. To make a long story short, we ended up adopting Tucker. And while some may call us “foster failures,” we take the experience in stride, knowing that we have given Tucker a good home and he has brought us so much happiness. Since then, we have had four other fosters, all puppies. Some of them have needed medicine, which Ava has been great about administering. We have worked on crate training, house training and leash training. The puppies have brought new life to our 14-year-old rescue dog Marley. We’ve taken pups to

Pet Expo Dec. 12 McKinley Mall between Sears and Best Buy, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature local pet organizations, suppliers of specialty pet items, services, and food.

appointments, attended a daylong adoption event and met some amazing people along the way. Sure, we’ve had a few sleepless nights and a lot of messy floors, but it’s been worth it! This experience so far has taught both of my daughters responsibility and commitment (not to mention unconditional love!), and in an age where distractions and electronics are everywhere and kids can grow up too quickly, I love that Ava has something meaningful to be so passionate about. Kids CAN make a difference, and, project or not, there are many ways to get involved at a young age and start fostering a love for giving back. I’m not going to lie -- it’s not always easy. Sometimes it’s hard finding time to do things. And as far as fostering dogs goes, it gets even harder when we have to part with the pups. But, in the end, I know I’m leading by example and showing my kids that carving out time to help others should be a priority. Get involved. Get your kids involved. Giving is contagious! We hope you’ll join us on our journey as we chronicle our fostering experience in the Ellicottville Times from now through June. And we’d love to hear from you about your similar experiences or other ways to get kids involved. Email me at alicia@ ellicottvilletimes.com or send me a message through our Facebook page at the Ellicottville Times.

December 2015 Dear Foster Dog Diary, My name is Ava Dziak and I am a seventh grade student at Springville Griffith Middle School. I am doing a project called “Kids Can Make a Difference” in English and social studies. The purpose of this project is to help make a difference in the world through community service or volunteer work. The organization that I am working with is called Empire Animal Rescue Society, also known as EARS. I have been fostering dogs to help them and I even had a Christmas party on Dec. 4 to collect donations for EARS. I collected a lot of dog and cat food. Here is a little bit about the dogs I have fostered so far: Tucker -- I picked him up at the Ellicottville Fall Festival where EARS had a booth. He is a 2.5 year old lab mix. He was abandoned by his owner and ended up at EARS. He was just skin and bones when we got him, but after a lot of food and TLC, he was quickly on his way to recovering. He had a couple meet and greets and we found a family for him, but in the end it didn’t work out. By that time, Tucker had been with us for three weeks and we were very attached to him. We thought he had grown attached to us too -- he burrowed under the covers with me and slept with me every night and he would jump into the smallest chair and sit on someone’s lap. He thought he was a lap dog. He also got along with our other dogs and cats. My parents asked if we wanted to adopt him and of course we did! Now he is very protective of us and our house. Lucky -- When we thought Tucker was going home with another family, we went and picked up Lucky from EARS in Salamanca. He was with his brothers and sister. I named him Lucky because he looked like a Dalmation named Lucky from 101 Dalmatians. He was an eight-week-old lab mix from a high kill shelter in Kentucky and was with us for two

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1. You can never be too young to make a difference. I’m only 12 and I feel like I’m helping out a lot! 2. Never give up on a dog, because they are dependent on you for many things. 3. The hardest part about fostering is when they get adopted because you get attached to them. But knowing you’re helping the dog get a good home is awesome! Plus, we usually get another foster puppy soon after one gets p adopted.

weeks. Having a puppy was different because he wasn’t house trained or crate trained. We took him to a meet and greet and the family loved him and wanted to adopt him, so they filled out an application and were approved. The best part is that they are our neighbors so we can visit him. A couple weeks later, we picked him up from the vet after he was neutered. He had gotten so big! Angie -- Courtney from EARS dropped Angie off a few days after Lucky left. Angie was a nineweek-old lab/dachshund mix. She was very quiet and shy at first, but after a few minutes she started playing with our dogs and ran around the house. She came from a high kill shelter in Kentucky. She was very high-energy and would sit in the chair with me sometimes. We had her for six days and then took her to an adoption event called the Pet Expo, where several local rescues brought animals they had up for adoption. In less than an hour, she was adopted and went with her new family who live in West Seneca. Jagger -- After Angie got adopted at the Pet Expo, Courtney said we could take Jagger home with us. He was a 12-week-old lab mix, and happened to be Lucky’s brother. He was a real sweetie and was always wagging his tail. He couldn’t stop giving me kisses on my face and loved to snuggle. He was with us for a week and his new family drove to our house all the way from Pittsburgh to pick up Jagger. Addie -- My dad picked Addie up in Salamanca on his way back from a camping trip. She is an eight-week-old beagle and feist mix. (We had never heard of a feist before, but it’s a small hunting dog.) Addie’s mom was only 25 pounds so we don’t think she’ll get that big. Since she is a small dog, she took longer to eat her food and she got cold a lot so we wrapped her in blankets. Also, we could give her baths in the sink because she was so small. She slept with me every night and was super cuddly. She was also from Kentucky. Addie has been adopted by a nice couple from Rochester and will go home with them this weekend.

Ways You Can Help: 1. Like the EARS Facebook page and check out their wish list. 2. Email empirerescue@gmail.com if you can foster an animal or would like to volunteer in other ways. 3. Consider adopting a furry friend! Visit empire.petfinder.com to see all the animals they have up for adoption.

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Robert Henry Lowry 1924-2015 Robert Henry Lowry, age 91, died peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, at the New York State Veterans’ Home in Batavia, NY. He was born March 10, 1924, in Ellicottville, New York, to the late Henry and Winifred Christena Quinn Lowry. He attended Ellicottville Central School and enlisted in the Army Air Corps in May 1942, training as a flight mechanic and where he also learned to fly. He was honorably discharged in 1945 with the rank of Sergeant. He married the love of his life, Marjorie Joan Sidor, on June 10, 1950. They went on to raise 10 children and watched with joy as each of the grandchildren arrived. Many happy family get-togethers took place at their home throughout the years. The door was always open to family and friends, and there were always extra seats at the dinner table. Bob and Marge were happily married for 54 years until her death in 2004.

Bob worked for many years in manufacturing management and sales. He was a naturalborn salesman. As an avid photographer, one of his favorite jobs was working in the camera department at Blumenthal’s in Olean, NY. He took hundreds of pictures of family and friends. An annual Christmas picture captured the love and closeness of his ever-growing family and reflected the pride Marge and Bob had for their children. He also photographed many area weddings. His lifelong interest in aviation and a passion for flying led to owning his own small plane. He greatly enjoyed taking his children for rides and lessons. He was a member of Holy Name of Mary Roman Catholic Church in Ellicottville and served for many years as an usher and, later, as a lector. Besides his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his

brother, Daniel William Lowry and his sister, Marion Lowry House. He is survived by his children, Denise (Donald) Peyser, Karen (James) Dills, Danette (David) Grayson, Jamie (Germain) Scharf, Christina (Brad) Whitcomb, Jodie (Michael) Timkey, Daniel (Amy Miller) Lowry, Thomas Lowry, Michael (Laura Fiorella) Lowry, and Mary (Gregg) Gifford, 18 grandchildren, and five greatgrandchildren. Visitation will be held at Mentley Funeral Home in Little Valley, New York on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 11, 2015, at Holy Name of Mary Roman Catholic Church in Ellicottville with Father Ron Mierzwa officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ellicottville Memorial Library or Ellicottville Ambulance Service.

Richard G. McClure 1934-2015 Richard G. McClure, 81, of Salamanca, NY, formerly of Ellicottville, NY, died Monday morning, Dec. 7, 2015 at the Olean General Hospital following a long illness. Born January 16, 1934 in Salamanca, NY, he was the son of the late George and Dorothy Ellis McClure. He was married on June 25, 1955 in the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Ellicottville, NY to the former Betty Lee Hardy, who survives. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving from 1953 – 1976. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Navy Occupation European Service Medal. While in the Navy, he made a replica of the USS Joseph P. Kennedy, which he presented to President John F. Kennedy during the Newport Yacht Races and which was kept in the Oval Office until

the President’s death and is currently on display at the JFK Library in Boston, MA. After his career with the Navy, he had been employed as a Maintenance Supervisor with Holiday Valley Resort and had driven school bus for the Ellicottville Central School System. Mr. McClure was a member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, the American Legion Post #659, Ellicottville, NY, where he had served as past Commander, he had served as past county Legion Commander, and was a charter member of the Salamanca Historical Society. His great pride was in his involvement in the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. Surviving besides his wife are: five sons, Greg (Karen) McClure, Hamburg, NY, Leon (Paula) McClure, Edward (Pamela) McClure, Donald

“Doc” (Joy) McClure, all of Salamanca, NY, Dale McClure, Little Valley, NY; a daughter, Debora Seitz, Salamanca, NY; 15 grandchildren; 18 greatgrandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Joan Woodin and a brother, George McClure. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 11 a.m. in St. Mary’s Episcopal Church with Rev. Michael Lonto officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Full military honors will be performed by members of the Ellicottville American Legion Post #659. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association. E-condolences can be sent to john@orourke-orourke.com or posted to facebook.com/onofh.

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Thomas and Sandra (Ayrhart) Young who survive. In 1999, he married Colleen Cullen who survives. Mr. Young was a Physical Education Teacher at West Valley Central School since 1996. He also coached their Varsity Football and Track Teams and was Assistant Varsity Football coach at Ellicottville and Cattaraugus Central Schools. He was voted Cattaraugus County Coach of the Year for Track and Field and coached in the Big 30 game. He was a member of many local clubs and organizations. Besides his parents and

loving wife of 16 years, he’s survived by two sons, Jason and Matthew Young, and a sister Kim (Rick) Hintz and many aunts, uncles, brothersin-law, nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call at Mentley Funeral Home, Inc., 411 Rock City Street in Little Valley, NY on Friday, December 11, 2015 from 4-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said Saturday Dec. 12, 2015 at 11 a.m. from St. Mary’s RC Church in Cattaraugus, NY. Burial in Liberty Park Cemetery.

From the Bookshelf Recommended Reading from the Ellicottville Memorial Library

‘Christmas Bells’ by Jennifer Chiaverini In 1860, the Henry Wadsworth Longfellow family celebrated Christmas at Craigie House, their home in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The publication of Longfellow’s classic Revolutionary War poem, “Paul Revere’s Ride,” was less than a month hence, and the country’s grave political unrest weighed heavily on his mind. Yet with his beloved wife, Fanny, and their five adored children at his side, the delights of the season prevailed. In present-day Boston, a dedicated teacher in the Watertown public school system is stunned by somber holiday tidings. Sophia’s music program has been sacrificed to budget cuts, and she worries not only about her impending unemployment but also about the consequences to her underprivileged students. At the church where she volunteers as music director, Sophia tries to forget her cares as she leads the children’s choir in rehearsal for a Christmas Eve concert. IInspired i d tto hhonor a local artist, Sophia has chosen a carol set to a poem by Longfellow, moved by the glorious words he penned one Christmas Day long ago, even as he suffered great loss. New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Chiaverini celebrates Christmas, past and present, with a wondrous novel inspired by the classic poem “Christmas Bells,” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. This book is currently available in book format only at the Ellicottville Memorial Library. It is also available as an audio book and in large print using our interlibrary loan program. Don’t forget, you can access more than 13,400 eBooks and eAudiobooks using your library card!

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techniques will get you started on paper cutting. This class is free! Adult Coloring – Join Cathy Lacy for a relaxing, stressfree, creative break in your day! Every Tuesday from noon until 1 p.m. Free program; all supplies provided. Bring out your inner child! Movie Night – “The Muppet Christmas Carol” will be shown on our brand new 70-inch large screen TV with a new and improved sound system in the Community Room of the library on Friday, Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Come join us for a family-friendly evening where admission, popcorn and a drink are all free! Rated G. Artwork at the Library – Currently we have artwork in our gallery area that was created by local photographer Jim Moor, who photographs beautiful winter landscapes. The exhibit, entitled “The Art of Snow in Black and White,” will be displayed through

December. The landscapes are black and white printed on silver paper. Come check out these interesting pieces of art. Book Club - Meets the first Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. The January 6 book is “The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah. Contact Joyce Evans at 474-7679 for more information. New members are always welcome to join this relaxed and informal group! Knitting Club – The knitting club meets every Monday and alternates between evenings from 6-8 p.m. and afternoons from 2-4 p.m. All abilities welcome – just bring some yarn and your needles. Contact the library for specific dates and times. 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.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR A Calendar of Events for Ellicottville and Surrounding Communities December 12 A Christmas Revue Community Concert A free Christmas gift from St. Paul’s to the community. 7:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Ellicottville December 12 Christmas Train Rides in Gowanda December 12 A Bear Creek Christmas Benefits Toys for Tots thewoodsatbearcreek. com December 13 Ellicottville Christmas Cantata 3 p.m. at Salamanca United Methodist Church, 7 p.m. at Holy Name of Mary Roman Catholic Church, EVL December 13 Season of Light: Kim & Reggie Harris & Magpie Holiday music from a variety of traditions www.springvillearts.org

December 19 Spaghetti Supper 4:30-7:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Ellicottville December 19 Demo Day Holiday Valley December 19 Christmas Movies at Ray Evans Seneca Theater 2 and 7 p.m. December 19 Reindeer Day at the Salamanca Historical Society Museum December 19 Just Go With It! Comedy Improv Show www.springvillearts.org December 26 Rail Jam Open to skiers and boarders, open format, free giveaways and best trick, 11am start. $5 entry fee, Holiday Valley

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