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Welcome to Winter Carnival & Mardi Gras
March 14-15 Mardi Gras and Winter Carnival Holiday Valley and the Village
Holiday Valley’s Winter Carnival and Ellicottville’s Mardi Gras weekend is here and we can guarantee all manner of fun no matter which way you choose to spend your time. At Holiday Valley, dress up for the costume parade. Rock out to live musical entertainment. Step in to the Snowbar for a frosty one. Fill up at the Safety Patrol’s cookouts and Sunday morning pancake breakfast. Sit back and enjoy the Dummy Downhill Race. Duck down as Mercy Flight’s helicopter drops rubber duckies that can win you prizes. On Saturday night, head into the village for the wacky and wonderful, one-of-akind Ellicottville Mardi Gras Parade – beads and all. Drop off donations at Tops Market or during the parade for the HV Ski Patrol’s food drive for the Ellicottville Food Pantry. Stroll around the village’s charming shops and boutiques. Hang back for some major party music and food and beverage specials at virtually all of Ellicottville’s cool bars and restaurants all weekend long. Yes, there’s something for everyone. Take a look at page 7 for a complete list of Saturday and Sunday activities at Holiday Valley, and page 3 for a list of bands playing around the village. Then just relax and have fun!
Annual Maple Weekends March 21-22 and March 28-29 March 22 Northwind Super-G Race at Holiday Valley March 28 Pond Skimming Holiday Valley April 17-19 Greater Olean Area Home & Garden Show April 19 Taste of the Southtowns Springville
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April 25-26 Maple Festival Franklinville May 2 I Love My Park Day Allegany State Park May 2 Adventure Run Allegany State Park June 20 Mudslide Obstacle Run Holiday Valley July 3-5 Summer Music Festival Holiday Valley
Craft Brewing Sweeping Ranger Moms Get Their Turn on the Slopes Cattaraugus County By Alicia Dziak
Taste Your Way Thru Local Cider, Wine and Beer
Whether it’s hockey or soccer or dance or gymnastics, moms are a big part of what goes on behind the scenes when it comes to their kids’ activities. Moms are often the ones burning the midnight oil, making sure gear is ready, kids are rested, car is packed and waiting to transport everyone at a moment’s notice. All of this is especially true for the Ranger Moms,
By Eva Potter
There is an energetic movement underway and it promises to yield some interesting and tasty products. Bet you never thought of Cattaraugus County as a hub of brewing and distilling, but it won’t be long before visitors flock here to travel around the circuit sampling the variety of craft brews, wines and spirits. As a matter of fact, the award-winning Winery of Ellicottville, at 14 Monroe St. in the village, is hosting a vertical wine tasting this Saturday, March 14, at 6 p.m., where you can sample and learn See Craft Brewing page 5
Acoustic Sundays at the Gin Mill Bernie & Gail Play for the EVL Food Pantry By Alicia Dziak
A staple on Ellicottville’s main drag, the Gin Mill is known for its fun atmosphere, tasty food and hoppin’ entertainment lineup. And when you combine all of those elements into a reason to give back? Even better! Stop in to the Gin Mill on Sundays See Acoustic Sundays page 2
ECS to Present Cats Performances April 10, 11 By Mary Heyl
Looking for an evening of music and entertainment this spring? Get your tickets for Cats, Ellicottville Central School’s spring musical, taking place on Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Salamanca Ray Evans Theater. This well-known musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber is the third longest running musical in Broadway history, and is sure to be a hit with theater-goers in Salamanca! Based on the T.S. Eliot novel Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, Cats, the musical, tells the story of a tribe of See ECS Cats page 8
See Ranger Moms page 12
Village Board Reviewing Rate Increases By Jann Wiswall
Several actions were taken by the Ellicottville Village Board at its meeting Monday, March 10 that may have a small impact on residents’ and businesses’ pocketbooks. As has been reported for several years, the village must construct a new wastewater treatment plant per a state
mandate. Construction of the $4.9 million plant is slated to begin in June and residents of both the town and village may see a small percentage increase (5 percent or less) in their sewer bills sometime this year. The amount of the increase is not yet known, because the village has applied for a 0 percent NY Environmental
Facilities Corporation loan. If that loan is received, the impact on sewer bills would be negligible. In the meantime, the board authorized its engineering firm, Nussbaumer & Clarke, to request bids for fill suppliers. The firm wants to get the fill purchased and delivered to the See Village Board page 9
28 Washington Being Restored to its Original Style Gin Mill NOT Moving By Jennie Acklin
Gin Mill owners Ed and Maribeth Rick recently purchased the building at the corner of Washington and Monroe Street, which currently houses DJ’s Restaurant and A Touch of Ellicottville. The Ricks are known for their interest in history, and plan to restore the building to its original historical authenticity. “We have been working closely with Mary Elizabeth Dunbar of the Ellicottville Historical Museum and See 28 Washington page 3
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Ellicottville Food Pantry Needs Your Support This weekend you will see members of the Holiday Valley Ski Patrol and other volunteers out in front of Tops Market collecting non-perishable food products and other items for the Ellicottville Food Pantry. The most critical needs are for non-perishable food items such as canned foods, pastas, bottled drinks and food products in sealed bags (not frozen). We also need paper products such as toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, napkins and cleaning supplies. And finally, we need toiletries such as toothpaste, tooth brushes and hand and face soaps. As you can see, that with your help, we can fill many boxes and bags so that the food bank can provide your donated items to many needy families. As stated, we need your help so please stop by Tops Market … or donate during the parade as we collect food and money and give out Mardi Gras beads. You can also bring items that you have in your cupboards as long as they have not expired. Anything that you may not use in the near future would be a welcome donation. I have left out a very important group of people who are behind the scenes. As we collect all of the items and put them in boxes, there are people from the United Church of Ellicottville where the food bank is located, who drive over to the store parking lot and pick the donations up and take them back to the church. I know them by their first names, there is Kathy who is presently in Texas and who just called me. Then there is Val and her husband Bob who I will see this coming weekend as they pick up the collected donations and take them back to the church. I have sent this story to the Villager and the Ellicottville Times who put the stories in the papers here in Ellicottville and I owe them a big thank you. There are also the women at the Red Door ski shop who will continue supporting the food drive effort headed up by Liz. Any items that you are unable to get to us this weekend may be taken to the Red Door and they will make sure they get to the food bank. And finally there is Daniel Buchanan, the ski patroller who you can meet this Saturday with me at Tops. He will step into my shoes next year. Dan is a library media specialist in Buffalo Public Schools who just made the rank of Senior Patrolman on the HVSP. I am sure there are others that I owe a big thank you to, but most important is YOU! You come to the store to donate, or line the parade route and donate items and money, so that others may have a better life. A very big THANK YOU to all of our supporters. For further information, contact me, Bob Barbu, at bobbarbu@yahoo.com or call me on my cell phone (440) 668-3773.
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through the spring and check out Acoustic Sundays with Bernie and Gail. The duo of Gail Pearles and Bernie Dotterweich, of the Blue Mule Band, have teamed up to perform on Sunday afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m. Instead of being paid for their time, they ask only for donations that go directly to the Ellicottville Food Pantry. If you need an excuse to get out, this is it. It’s a win-win! “We asked ourselves, ‘what can we do to help?’” said Pearles. “And this is our way of giving back.”
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While Blue Mule Band specializes in a blend of Americana, bluegrass and folk music (a.k.a. “Mulegrass”), Pearles notes that they play “very spur of the moment” on Acoustic Sundays, playing everything from Pure Prairie League to Janis Joplin to Jimmy Buffett. Definitely something for everyone! After four weeks, Acoustic Sundays have already raised $650 for the food pantry. “Our goal is to raise $2,015 in 2015,” explained Pearles. You know you want to help them meet and exceed that
goal! Stop into the Gin Mill to listen to some great music and support a great community cause. “Bernie and Gail’s donation of their time and talents to benefit the food pantry is the epitome of caring and kindness,” said Maribeth Rick, owner of the Gin Mill. “Our community is a better place because of these two great people. We are thrilled that we have the opportunity to supply them with a forum and are proud to be their partner.”
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Engineer Aaron Tiller of MDA Engineering to determine what the structure and architecture of the original building was and how we can bring it back to its former glory,” said Ed Rick. The building dates back to the late 1800’s, and as shown in the photo (top) dated approximately 1905, was operated as McMahan & Hickey General Store for many years. There was also a barbershop at the back of the building on the Monroe Street side. “We have already begun the renovation of two of the five second-floor apartments,” Rick said. “We are currently interviewing masonry firms who specialize in historic renovation, for the repairs to the exterior of the building. The windows will be returned to the original arched top style, and the porch on the front of the building will be completely redone. The apartments upstairs will all have 10’ ceilings and exposed brick walls. We will also be digging out a basement for the building, which currently only has a crawl space.” There is a lot of history in those walls. The building has
had many different uses over the years, including Jason’s Bar, Carson’s Restaurant, and currently DJ’s Restaurant and A Touch of Ellicottville. According to the Rick’s, “We are just the new owners of the building, wanting to do historical renovation to a building very much in need of it.” “We do plan to operate a new restaurant, with construction
for that beginning in late summer 2015. We have spent a lot of time designing its interior style. We want a warm and inviting feel that will capture the historical authenticity of the building, with tin ceilings, exposed brick and wood accents. Our staff will be “Gin-Mill-style-friendly” and welcoming. We plan to be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, offering healthier food choices, nicer wines with a small bar, and are considering an extensive takeout menu,” said Maribeth Rick. The most important thing that the Rick’s want people to know is that the Gin Mill is NOT moving into their new building, and “that we are restoring a historicallysignificant building to its authentic origins,” Ed Rick said. “Our plan is for the Gin Mill to stay exactly where it is.”
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That is the question. Paraphrasing Shakespeare always places one in good company. If the immortal bard had been a skier, he may have posed the question himself. Our snowboarding friends have shed their ski poles, but alpine and tele skiers still rely on them for a variety of functions. All skiers use their poles for propulsion (pushing on the flats or heading up a gentle incline). Many skiers use their poles as a brake to position themselves for getting on the chairlift. After those two exceptions, if we watch skiers coming down the hill, we can detect a seemingly endless variation in the way that different skiers employ their ski poles. What I am about to say is not ski instructor dogma – and some of my colleagues may even regard it as a bit heretical. But I learned long ago when I spent five seasons teaching skiing overseas that any national technique is simply that – a national technique. I have taught skiing with instructors from many different nations, and most of them had a slightly different take on how to plant ski poles in the course of the turn. This experience taught me that using poles is not an “objective” truth (such as 2+2 = 4), but a “subjective” belief (the Stones are better than the Beatles). Funny how no one ever compares the Stones or Beatles with Mylie Cyrus – but that is another story. That said, I have a simple rule about the use of ski poles: Use them when you need to, otherwise get them out of the
way. No doubt, planting ski poles play a role in skiing steeps and moguls, but we don’t really have much steep terrain in our neck of the woods and very few skiers actually venture into the moguls. So the focus of this article is on how ski poles are used in our everyday “piste” or trail skiing. My belief – again, this is not PSIA dogma – is that the pole plant hinders, not helps, most skiers’ ability to make a ski turn. Several years ago, I attended a PSIA (Professional Ski Instructor of America) update clinic with a PSIA examiner named Eric Jordan. At the top of one run, Eric asked us a question: Should skiers plant their ski pole before or after they make the edge change for a new turn? The ski instructor dogma we had all absorbed for decades said that we should plant our pole JUST BEFORE we make our new turn. This essentially promotes what instructors call an “edge-check” turn. In other words, we plant our pole for the new turn while still on the uphill edges from the prior turn. A wry smile came across Eric’s face – and then he explained why all of us were WRONG. Eric said that (excluding moguls or steeps) the pole plant should come AFTER we change edges to make our next turn down the hill. That simple idea set off a revolution in my thinking. He was, of course, correct. The real change in thinking that Eric put forward came about as a result of shaped skis. These skis are so much easier to turn,
that we no longer needed to rely on the old straight ski method of planting our pole BEFORE making our turn. Even though we instructors were all sporting shiny new shaped skis, our pole plants were still caught in a straight ski time-warp.
Our young friend here is making a turn to the right. She will finish the turn on her uphill edges. My point is that if she continues to hold her left pole at an angle, she can simply let the basket of her left ski pole brush against the snow AFTER she changes her edges to turn left. That way, she avoids a jarring pole plant which arrests her flow into the new turn. I believe that concentrating on firmly planting your pole before you turn is, in most situations, an anachronism from the straight ski era that is no longer necessary. What is the “international” pole “touch” (notice I did not say pole “plant”)? It is found in World Cup Ski Racing. Look at the YouTube video of the recent World Championships in Vail and you will not see one racer using a jarring pole “plant” that arrests their forward momentum. Well, we may never stand on a podium while having a medal draped around our necks – but we can, and should, bring our pole “touch” into the 21st century.
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about four vintages of their delicious Cabernet Sauvignon. You’ll try wines from 2011, 2012, 2013 and the yet-unreleased 2014, as well as a likely sneak peek sample from barrels that are still aging. Complementary foods, such as cheeses, bread and olives, will accompany the tasting. Tickets for this event are $20. Space is limited. Please call (716) 6991055 for reservations. R e c e n t l y , the Winery of Ellicottville partnered with Ellicottville Brewing Company to create its first batch of Excelsior Sparkling Apple Wine. Made from New York State apples, this is really more of a cider, offering a light, dry character with a refreshingly crisp taste. “This is our first attempt at a cider and we are more than happy with the results. Customers are really giving us some good feedback and it is selling quickly,” Sam Sheehy, co-owner of the winery, said. “We are already planning the next batch and maybe even one with a little residual sugar for those who prefer sweet cider. While cider making is still in its infancy, sales have been climbing sharply with the resurgence of regional cider makers across the country. According to Nielsen’s tracking of off-premise sales, cider is outpacing beer, craft beer, wine and spirit sales by a wide margin, seeing 89 percent growth from 2012 to 2013 to stunning sales of more than $280 million. You’ll find more information about the winery at www. wineryofellicottville.com.
If finely crafted brews are more your thing, then you can stay right here in Ellicottville and sample from
a huge menu of locally made beer at Ellicottville Brewing Company. This industrialchic brewery in the heart of the village has been brewing beer since 1995 and focuses its talents on large and small batch beers. With many beers always on tap and new releases virtually every month of the year, there is always a new flavor to try. Visit www. ellicottvillebrewing.com for more information. Four Mile Brewing For an authentic experience, you’ll soon be able to experience craft beer tasting at Four Mile Brewing’s location in a former pre-prohibition brewery in Olean. “Our building is the old bottling plant for the Olean Brewing Company,” said Four Mile Brewing partner
Gregg Piechota. “We purchased the old bar that was in Dina’s when they were remodeling, which fits perfectly and looks like it was made for the space.” During the brewery’s soft opening planned for some time in April, you can stop in to sample from their taps as they hone their staple beers using their new brewing system. Pubstyle food, but nothing fried, will be on the menu. Piechota said, “We will have a few different sandwiches that change with the seasons, baked pretzels with different styles of beer cheese, soups and salads. We will also have some guest food vendors from time to time out in the beer garden.” For more information, you can find Four Mile Brewing on Facebook. Along with the brewing craze, distilleries are also popping up around western New York, and Hinsdale’s Little Chicago Distilleries is chomping at the bit to get their operation rolling. This distillery, located at 3421 Route 1 North in Olean, is the
brainchild of Andrew Bennett, Shawn Torrey and Jason Williams. They, along with Randy Hall, are partners in this venture. They are currently waiting for their Class D distillery license before starting the liquor production process, as well as work on their tasting room and bar. As a micro distillery, Little Chicago Distilleries won’t be licensed to create large batches of liquor, but their small batches of vodka and white whiskey will surely satisfy the taste buds of even the most finicky connoisseur. You can find Little Chicago Distilleries on Facebook.
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U14 State Championships End With Strong Performances
The Holiday Valley U14 Team opened their State Championships Thursday at Gore Mountain with a top five, a top ten and a top twenty finish in the girl’s GS. Day two’s SG saw an additional two top tens and two top twenty finishes. The final day of slalom gave HV a top five, a top ten and a top fifteen finish. Great skiing everyone. Girl’s GS: Candice Kasahara 4th, Katy Wojnowski 10th, Lauren Thomas 16th, Sierra Cappelli 21st, Logan Fredrickson 26th and Fiona Kavcic 27th. Boy’s GS: Alec Nolan 23rd, Phillip Vance 27th, Patrick Scanlon 31st and Orry Shattenberg 35th. Girl’s SG: Katy Wojnowski 7th, Candice Kasahara 10th, Fiona Kavcic 15th, Paige Duffy 17th, Lauren Thomas 28th, Cassidy Creager 31st, Logan Fredrickson 33rd and Sierra Cappelli 47th. Boy’s SG: Phillip Vance 26th, Alec Nolan 29th, Patrick Scanlon 33rd and Orry Shattenberg 59th. Girl’s SL: Candice Kasahara 4th, Katy Wohnowski 8th, Logan Fredrickson 12th and Fiona Kavcic 21st. Boy’s SL: Orry Shattenberg 28th and Alec Nolan 29th.
By Ron Kubicki, Director of Holiday Valley Snowsports School
Yesterday I went “back home,â€? if you will. I skied at the resort I learned how to ski at in 1959. It was a small local ski area called Glenwood Acres – while it is not named Glenwood Acres anymore it is the only name by which I will ever remember it. As I stood on top of the same 300 foot elevation, I had visions of my old 6 3/4 foot Northland Golden Jet wood skis with sectional screw-in metal edges, Douvre non-releasable toe and a single metal heel piece with six-foot long thongs attached which you wrapped around your lace-up leather ski boots. These were the infamous zerorelease technology bindings that you wore as testimony to your total lack of imagination of what may happen to your legs in a real high speed crash! Double leather ski boots with an inner and outer lace, the leather thongs were wrapped around these boots in such a way as to add support to your ankles, by stiffening the boots. You actually wore them as a de facto “badge of courageâ€? – silly us. But, while standing on top of these hills again, I remembered the excitement of skiing back then, and I realized I was smiling‌again. In these articles, I write about tasks and tools to improve our performance onsnow. I talk about stance and balance, upright and athletic, adaptability and versatility and I wonder‌have I told you to smile? Have I said just enjoy yourself? I think sometimes we get caught up so much in – How do I look? Why did that happen? Why can’t I do that? – when what we ought to do is realize we are in nature’s beauty, we are engaged in a healthy and
exciting physical activity. We are sharing this with family and friends typically, or we are enjoying the solace and satisfaction of a private activity in the outdoors. Look around you and see who is smiling. Typically it is the four to six year olds who are just “having fun.� We need to learn to be “that kid,� to enjoy the moment – ski within yourself, for the joy and freedom that gravity is giving you. Be aware that you share the slopes with others, be courteous and friendly, but remember we are all here to “have fun.� So as we wrap up these final weeks of skiing – hopefully in the sun – be aware of changing conditions. Morning will be crispy with some “packed powder/frozen granular.� By mid-day, expect a transition to “corn snow� and soft bumps. Remember your “upright athletic stance� and vary the width of your stance as conditions dictate. Stay in the front of your boots. All this is important stuff,
but, more importantly – just ski! Just make some turns and enjoy the sensation of moving in space. Select little fun pieces of terrain – that little hop you can make at the bump by the lift tower, take a glide through the “island of treesâ€? on Mardi Gras, go to Morning Star, Chute or Falcon and enjoy some soft spring moguls. Who cares how you look, take your time and play in them! Take a tour of the resort and look around. Stop in a safe place and take in the view. If you go down Bear Cub, just before the big sweeping turn to the left two thirds of the way down, stop and can take in the whole expanse of the valley and mountains south of the resort. Go to the top of Falcon and look northeast and take in the village of Ellicottville and the views of the hills running to the north. Soak up the sun, nature and the pleasure you experience in this wonderful winter sport we are all a part of. Thanks for reading these articles this season, I enjoy the gracious comments I have received from many of you about what I have written here these past few months. To wrap it for another season, here’s my last bit of advice: Share it or savor it but take a moment to be in the moment, and maybe, like I did yesterday, you may just remember the fun of skiing. So‌ just ski! Have a safe off-season. - Ron
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Historic Building Undergoing Major Restoration Fillmore St. Townhome Designs Approved
By Jann Wiswall
The Ellicottville Village Planning Board approved the architectural designs for a townhome community being developed on the east side of Fillmore Drive and for the restoration of the 1800s building at 28 East Washington St. that currently houses DJ’s Diner and A Touch of Ellicottville. The designs for the 18-unit Fillmore Drive townhome community being developed by Glendale Development were positively received by the planning board. Plans include the use of natural stone
accents, Hardie board siding, double-hung white windows, balconies and more. The only glitch in the plans was the developer’s initial intent to call the development Elk Creek Homes. Because there is another village development with a similar name on Elk Creek Drive, the developer was asked to change the name. The late 1800s brick building on the corner of Monroe and East Washington streets recently was purchased by Gin Mill owners Ed and Maribeth Rick. The Ricks and Engineer Aaron Tiller of MDA Consulting Engineers
presented plans for exterior renovations and restoration of the building. Plans call for total restoration of the exterior brick, addition of windows and doors, construction of a front balcony, removal of all electrical boxes, satellite dishes and other materials from the visible sides of the building, and more. The Ricks’ intent is to bring the building back to its historic beauty (see related story on cover). Inside, five apartments on the second floor will be renovated and the DJ’s Diner first-floor space will be remodeled for a new restaurant. The interior of A Touch of Ellicottville will remain untouched for the time being. The planning board was unanimous in its enthusiasm for the project and approved the architectural designs as presented. The next meeting of the Ellicottville Village Planning Board will be held on Tuesday, April 14 at 5:30 p.m. in the Village/Town Hall.
Public Hearing Scheduled for GV Comprehensive Plan
By Mary Fox
The Town of Great Valley’s Board dedicated its Monday, March 9, meeting to the memory of Fred Plunk, a long-time owner of the former King’s Market in Great Valley. Town Supervisor Dan Brown began the meeting with a discussion about the review of the Town’s Comprehensive Plan, which will include language related to solar panels and establishing a “Mining District” in the town. “We must address new [solar] technology since the comprehensive plan was last reviewed,” said Brown, but added that “there is a difference between solar panels for residential use and using them to sell energy to the grid.” Brown also said that “creating a mining district for Great Valley would place the responsibility away from us and into the hands of the DEC.” Planning Board Chair
Chris Schena was asked to develop the solar panel and mining district rules as part of that board’s discussion of the comprehensive plan at meetings scheduled for March 11 and April 8. A public hearing will be held at the next regular Town Board meeting on April 13 at 7 p.m. to allow public comment on all recommended changes. In other business, the town received two bids for lawn mowing this season. D&J Landscaping of Salamanca’s bid of $6,500 was accepted. Areas included are Town Hall, Veterans Park and the cemeteries. Brown advised the board that the town is continuing efforts to improve water service at the Bonnevale Development following problems created when a water valve failed. Accountants Jack and Kathy Berry from Berry and Berry Accountants in Franklinville
were present to report on the year 2014. “The town is in good fiscal condition with positive reserves,” Jack Berry said. It was reported that the old church in the Bear Hollow Community at the end of Bear Hollow Road has collapsed. The Highway Department went Tuesday morning to remove debris from the road. Town Historian Marilyn Siperek has posted pictures of the old building on the “Great Valley History” Facebook page. If you have any information about the history of the building, please respond on the Facebook page or phone her at 945 3161. She also is looking for historic information about a school house that was across the street from the church. The next meeting of the Great Valley Board will be Monday, April 13, at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall.
PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF 60-DAY PERIOD FOR PUBLIC REVIEW OF CATTARAUGUS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS UNDERGOING REVIEW AND CONSOLIDATION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that Cattaraugus County Agricultural Districts #1, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7, located within the County of Cattaraugus, were created pursuant to Article 25-AA of the Agricultural and Markets Law. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that under Section 303 of the Agricultural and Markets Law, the Cattaraugus County Legislature is required to review a district every eight years. These districts, with a combined acreage of 236,892 acres, contain land found in the Towns of Allegany, Ashford, Coldspring, Conewango, Dayton, East Otto, Ellicottville, Farmersville, Franklinville, Freedom, Great Valley, Hinsdale, Humphrey, Ischua, Leon, Little Valley, Lyndon, Machias, Mansfield, Napoli, New Albion, Olean, Otto, Perrysburg, Persia, Portville, Randolph, Salamanca, South Valley and Yorkshire. A map of the districts is available for inspection in the office of the County Clerk and in the office of the Department of Economic Development, Planning & Tourism, 303 Court Street, Little Valley, New York. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that during this 60-day period, any municipality whose territory encompasses an agricultural district, any State Agency, or any landowner within or adjacent to a district, may propose a modification to a district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that any proposed modification must be submitted in writing to the Clerk of the Cattaraugus County Legislature, 303 Court Street, Little Valley, NY 14755 within the sixty (60) days specified (March 16, 2015 to May 15, 2015). PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that at the termination of the sixty (60) day period, the district review and consolidation proposal and any proposed modifications will be submitted to the Cattaraugus County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board for their review and recommendation. After this Board completes their review, a public hearing will be held by the Cattaraugus County Legislature on the consolidated district and on any proposed modifications received from individual landowners, involved municipalities, and the Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board. Dated: March 6, 2015: John R. Searles, Clerk, Cattaraugus County Legislature
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Health & Fitness
Jump Your Way to a Better Body
By Kim Duke NETA & AFAA Certified Trainer
Most of my clients want to develop a sculpted body. Not too bulky, just lean and fit. They have come to me, since they want a clear way to achieve this goal. I provide them with strength training to build their muscles and, with many of them, we train aerobically with light to intense jumping-based exercises. Jumping-based exercises have been the foundation of “plyometrics,” which is a type of training used by athletes to develop muscle power and explosiveness.
Think of your muscles like a spring. When you add force and compress the coil shape, it absorbs your potential energy. Remove the force and the energy is released, allowing the spring to return to its normal shape, but in a quick, explosive manner. Your muscles work the same way. The connective tissues store elastic energy during the loading phase, such as a squat, and then give you the power to jump as that energy is released. Athletes rely on plyometricbased training to jump higher, be lightning fast on their feet and optimize total athletic performance. But, that does not mean jumping is just for those in the game. On their own, plyometric exercises can help strengthen muscles and burn calories, and all in a relatively quick amount of time since the idea is to keep reps low and the intensity and effort high. The result can lead to a more toned and tighter you without spending all your time in the gym. START WITH THE BASICS Proper technique is essential to eliminate unnecessary fatigue and prevent injury when adding plyometric exercises to your routine. Here are some
tips for refining your form: 1. SKI JUMP STANCE: Begin in the ski jump alignment position, which involves a good hip-hinge forward bend with your butt back and knees just in front of your toes. Your power comes from your hips, so it’s important that they are properly loaded. 2. ADD ARMS: Your arms help to generate momentum and keep the focus on an upward trajectory. Synchronize the arm swing with the drive off your legs to gain better height. If you are doing it wrong, it will feel awkward. 3. LAND LIGHTLY: The emphasis on a soft landing is essential to protect your joints and lessen the strain on your body from repeated jumping. If you keep this in mind, you’ll be able to practice jumping and plyometrics without injury. According to Kim Watkins, CPT, CEO and head trainer of inSHAPE Fitness in New York City, “adding a dose of plyometrics to an exercise routine – even just one move – can activate neurotransmitters that reside in the feet. These help boost metabolism and activate otherwise dormant tissues.”
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felines with a difficult choice to make. Members of the tribe of cats, called the Jellicles, tell their stories to the human audience, including how each cat got his or her name. The Jellicle Ball, one of the main performances of Act I, is led by Victoria the White Cat, played by eighth grader Malorie Chamberlain. At the ball, Munkustrap (played by senior Calum Watt) announces that that night, Old Deuteronomy (played by senior Olivia Venezia) will choose which cat will leave the Jellicles to be reborn into a new life in the Heaviside Layer. The night is filled with performances by the cats, which each express the cat’s personality and role within the Jellicle tribe. One of the most well-known and challenging dance solos of the musical is that of the magical Mr. Mistoffelees, played by junior Nick Delity.
The musical concludes with Old Deuteronomy’s choice, which is accompanied by the musical’s most well-known song “Memory,” performed by senior Alessia Filutze. ECS’s music and drama director, Crystal Wilder, and musical director, Jaye Zelko, are working together on this production of Cats. According to Wilder, the musical was open to middle and high school students, although the majority of cast members are high school students. In addition to being a fun and popular musical, Cats was an appealing choice for Wilder because of its ensemble cast: ECS’s drama club has a large group of juniors and seniors, and because of the many roles in Cats, these students all can enjoy a significant role. Those who have seen other productions of Cats, such as the 1998 movie version
, are likely to remember the stunning costumes and makeup that give each cat a distinct personality. Although it is sometimes difficult for high school productions to replicate this aspect of musical production, ECS is not shying away from the challenge. Zelko and Jackie Paddock are making and purchasing some costumes, and are also borrowing them from another school district to make this production as visually stunning as it will be musically. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased at the Salamanca Ray Evans Theater on both nights of the performance: Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m. For questions about ECS’s Cats, contact Wilder at cwilder@ eville.wnyric.org or Zelko at jzelko@eville.wnyric.org.
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Elissa Cole By Todd Palmatier
Three Ellicottville Central Schools students are headed to USSA Freestyle Junior Nationals in Park City, Utah, this weekend to compete in single- and dual-mogul events. The Junior Nationals is an
invitation-only competition featuring the top-performing girls and boys across the country. Eighth grader Elissa Cole competed with the “A” list competitors in the Eastern Freestyle/Free Skiing circuit during the 2014-15 ski season. Cole competed in five singlemogul and four dual-mogul events this season, where she finished in the top five in three events and made the top 10 in two others. This past weekend in the Eastern Freestyle Championships, Cole finished ninth overall and earned her the selection of “Rookie of the Year.” She is now headed to Park City this weekend to compete in the Junior Nationals, which is comprised of 60 girls in the U.S. and some
foreign competitors. This event is by invitation only. Cole, at the age of 14, will be one of the youngest competitors in this event. Meanwhile, ECS junior class twins Nick and Matt DiDonato each have had successful seasons. Nick is ranked 11th on the East Coast and 79th in the nation for single-moguls. In the dual-moguls, he is ranked 7th in the east and 49th in the nation. Brother Matt is ranked 22nd in the east and 115th in the nation in single-moguls, and 11th in the east and 69th in the nation for dual-moguls. Both Matt and Nick podiumed three times for single-moguls and five times in dual-moguls.
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Arts and Culture Awards Premier June 6
Holiday Valley to Host New Arts Festival By Eva Potter
Promoting the creation, presentation, and appreciation of arts and culture in the Southern Tier has been the Cattaraugus County Arts Council’s mission for more than 16 years. Through a variety of programs and social offerings, CCAC has highlighted the breadth and depth of artistic talent, styles and media of individuals and organizations, but never has this group been formally honored with a regional award. To recognize the creativity of this region, the premier Celebration of the Arts event will take place on Saturday, June 6 with the intention of shining a bright light on some of these talented individuals and groups. This is the biggest fundraiser of the year for CCAC and Executive Director Tina Hastings encourages and welcomes the public to attend. “We are so excited to launch this new event for 2015 and to recognize the wealth of talent in the Southern Tier. We hope that art supporters and community members will join us for this fun night,” said Hastings. To find these shining stars, CCAC will ask the public to take part in the nomination process using Survey Monkey. Nominations for the seven awards categories will open in late March through the arts council’s website at www. myartscouncil.net and will run through the beginning of May. CCAC’s board members and staff will select the final winners, who will be recognized at the arts party on June 6 at the Bartlett Country Club in Olean. And that’s not all. This very
special evening will include the chance to win one of five original works of art. Past participating artists include Mikel Wintermantel, Barbara Fox, Angie To, Sean Huntington, Peter Jones, Jennifer Miller, David Higgins, Patricia Eckstrom and many others who have donated original work with a combined value of more than $10,000. Their generous donations have helped to fund workshops, children’s programming, CCAC’s member show, contemporary exhibitions, community improvements and advocacy for quality of life in the Southern Tier. Along with live entertainment, partygoers will enjoy catered hors d’oeuvres and an open bar. The adult event runs from 6–9 p.m. Smaller works will be available via silent auction throughout the evening. Ticket sales for this premier event will begin at the end of March. At this time, CCAC is offering businesses and individuals to sponsor this event in a range of price levels. “This event is CCAC’s major fundraising event for the year. Support from the community helps us to continue to provide a wide variety of artsrelated events and activities throughout the year to make our community an even better place to live,” said Hastings. “Community support is one of the most important ways we can grow and expand.” Information about sponsorships will be posted at www.myartscouncil.net soon. Artists interested in donating artwork for the raffle and
silent auction should contact Tina Hastings at tina@ myartscouncil.net or by calling (716) 372-7455. Winter Arts Festival at Holiday Valley CCAC is also rolling out a new and exciting event — the CCAC Winter Arts Festival at Holiday Valley — Nov. 21–22. Don’t miss a great opportunity to buy from the finest artists and artisans in the area who will be offering original paintings, prints, stained glass, jewelry, cards, pottery and so much more, ranging from affordable to collector pricing. The event is in the planning stages and is expected to feature food and beverage tastings, a children’s art workstation, live entertainment, local charity donation opportunities and a fun cocktail party evening. Make it a getaway weekend with your family or friends, experience all the festival has to offer and explore the charming village of Ellicottville. Lodging packages are being planned by Holiday Valley. “We’ve hosted the Routes to Arts Holiday Sale for the past two years and it is a wonderful event,” said Jane Eshbaugh, Holiday Valley’s director of marketing. “The expansion of this show to a two-day event with workshops, entertainment and a reception will give visitors a reason to stay for the whole weekend. What a great way to kick off your holiday season!” Don’t miss this opportunity to explore your creative side. Come meet the artists, browse for holiday gifts and enjoy a lively, social weekend at Holiday Valley.
One Day Arts Business Boot Camps in Olean and Jamestown
HoliMont Lodge The Cattaraugus County Arts Saturday, April 18, the workCouncil (CCAC) is sponsoring shop will be held at Jamestown two one-day workshops on Community College (JCC), business strategies geared 260 Main Street, Olean. Suntoward artists’ specific needs. day, April 19, the same workPresented by Arts Business shop will be held at the JCC Institute, the organization part- Jamestown Campus, 525 Falners with art nonprofits, busi- coner Street. ness development centers and The day begins at 9 a.m. art education organizations with lunch provided at noon, across the nation to provide and the ends at 3:30 p.m. specialized technical assistance Tuition is $65 per person with and business education for stu- the option of purchasing a 20 dio artists, craft professionals minute individual consultation and creative entrepreneurs. at the end of the day for an Topics to be covered include additional $30. The number creative marketing, calculating of consultation appointments expenses and setting pricing, is extremely limited and must effective websites, and devel- be pre-scheduled at the time of oping different niche markets. registration. The consultation
fee is over and above the workshop tuition cost. Speakers are Wendy Rosen, the founder of the American Made Show, The Arts Business Institute, and the American Made Alliance, as well as being the publisher of NICHE Magazine, and Carolyn Edlund, the Executive Director of the Arts Business Institute and a successful production artist. To register for the Arts Business Boot Camp, go to the Arts Business Institute website, www.artsbusinessinstitute.org and click on either the Olean or Jamestown workshop in the right column.
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Penny Whiskey at SCA March 20
JimHoweConcerts presents Penny Whiskey in a St. Patrick’s Day Concert on Friday, March 20 at 8 p.m. at the Mongerson Theater at Springville Center for the Arts (SCA), at 37 N Buffalo Street in Springville. The brainchild of Kirk McWhorter from the critically acclaimed Celtic band Kilbrannan, Penny Whiskey offers the best in acoustic music from both Ireland and Scotland, along with home grown bluegrass and folk influences. With audience participation, rousing pub songs, comedy tunes and tearful ballads, the band offers a variety that is perfectly fit for a Friday night anywhere in the vicinity of St. Patrick’s Day. McWhorter plays guitar, banjo, bodhran and whistles, backed up by Jon Carlson on acoustic guitar and mandolin, Dan Lelito on bass and Springville resident Paul Kneis supplying the flash on mandolin, guitar and flute. Of course, everybody sings... including the audience! Tickets are $10 presale at SpringvilleArts.org or by calling (716) 592-9038, or $12 at the door.
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site as soon as possible in order to start work on Lagoon #4. Another ongoing challenge for the board is the village’s 100-year-old water system. As outlined by Jim Campolong, capital projects manager for Nussbaumer & Clarke, the village must begin collecting funds to pay for significant long-term repairs to the village water reservoir and water lines in order to ensure they can continue to carry enough water to serve resident’s needs, accommodate future development and supply fire hydrants for fire protection. He estimated costs could be as much as $1.25 million over several years, depending on the priority of repairs. Campolong offered the board a funding strategy with one possible formula for raising monies for these future capital projects. It included a combination of water usage rate increases, changes to minimum usage amounts and a flat capital improvements fee. While the board is
unanimous in its agreement that funds must be raised, it does not necessarily agree that Nussbaumer & Clarke’s first pass at a formula is quite right. Mayor Charlie Coolidge asked the board to consider it as a starting point to be used for further discussion. Board member Greg Cappelli noted that it will be critical to proactively communicate the issue to all water customers. He suggested the village prepare a letter to all users explaining the challenge. The rest of the board agreed and asked the mayor to draft a letter for its review. Building Demolition Fee Increase In other business, the board approved an increase for building demolition fees effective immediately. The past fee of $25 was determined to be extremely low compared to neighboring municipalities. Going forward, the fee to be charged by the village building inspector for residential demolition will be $50. For
commercial properties of up to 2,000 square feet, the fee will be $200. For commercial properties of more than 2,000 square feet, the fee will be $200 plus $.05 for each additional square foot. In addition, the board approved an increase of the village clerk’s fee for title searches. The fee will increase from $5 to $10. Trash Collection Bid Awarded Casella Resource Solutions was awarded the three-year contract for village garbage collection. The village received four bids for the service; Casella’s was the low bid. Beginning Aug. 1, Casella will collect weekly garbage and recyclables, and it will make six “large trash” collections per year. The next meeting of the village board is scheduled for Monday, April 13 at 6 p.m. in the Village/Town Hall. All are welcome
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Nicolas Pendl, an outstanding athlete, outdoor enthusiast and 2013 Allegany-Limestone Central School graduate, was a sophomore forestry student at Paul Smith’s College on track with many of his goals when tragically he passed away in August of 2014. To help carry on his memory, his family and friends have established the Nicolas G. Pendl Memorial Scholarship at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation. “Nic’s loved ones, in choosing to remember him through this scholarship, will be helping students pursue their dreams and reach their goals by helping them pay for college,” said Karen Niemic Buchheit, CRCF executive director. The award, available beginning this year, will be for a graduating senior from ALCS, in good academic standing, who intends to pursue a two- or fouryear degree in environmental science or other sciencerelated field. The ideal student should have participated in a school-sponsored sports team or club for at least one season. Financial need may be considered. “Paul Smith’s was the perfect college for Nic,” said his mother, Mary Pendl. “One reason he was able to go to school there was because of
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the scholarships he received. We are pleased to offer this scholarship so other students can have the opportunity to enjoy college as much as Nic did.” According to Nic’s parents, Pete and Mary Pendl of Allegany, Nic enjoyed the outdoors, as well as participating in sports. When the Pendls, along with their daughter, Bethany, other relatives in the Pendl and Potter families and volunteers for the Allegany Engine Company, established this scholarship they set the criteria to reflect Nic’s interests and intended career field. “It was important to us to choose someone in a sciencerelated field,” said Mr. Pendl. “Nic had so many ideas of how he could help the environment. Hopefully, the recipient will be able to carry on what Nic started.” In high school and college, Nic excelled both on the field and in the classroom. While in high school, Nic was a member of the cross country team and was a team captain during his senior year. Indoors, Nic was Senior Class President and a member of the National Honor Society. As a member of the Paul Smith’s College snowshoe
cross country team, Nic competed in the International Snowshoe Championships in Granby, Quebec, where he earned two gold, one silver and one bronze medal to help his team retain the International Championship Title. His results in the race earned him a spot at the U.S. Snowshoe Nationals at Prospect Mountain, VT, where his relay team took first place. Nic also competed in three snowshoe events at the 2014 Empire State Winter Games at Lake Placid, where he earned one gold, silver and bronze medal each. He was also a member of the Paul Smith’s College marathon canoe team. In the classroom Nic was awarded the Trustee Scholarship and Provost Scholarship. Before his passing, he was also chosen to receive the Stephen O. Gehring-B.F. Dewey Conservation Scholarship for a student who is distinguished in forestry and conservation. His most recent job was with NYS Department of Environmental Conservation as a surveyor’s assistant where he made new friends and learned many new skills. Applications are available online through the CRCF scholarship application portal at www.cattfoundation.org/ scholarships. Donations to the Nicolas G. Pendl Memorial Scholarship may be made care of the Community Foundation at 120 North Union Street, Olean, and online at www.cattfoundation. org. For online donations, on the “review donation screen” type in Nicolas G. Pendl Memorial Scholarship. For more information about the Community Foundation, visit www.cattfoundation.org.
By William Thomas
How Not to Buy a Car These Days I’ve spent the last few months trying to buy a car, a mission that has turned out to be nearly impossible. Most guys looking for a car are keen on things like acceleration, man handling, wrap-around sound bites, ABCD brakes and V-neck engines. Not me. I’m not a car guy. My needs are very simple - a great colour, leather interior and a standard transmission. If it comes with a roof and a radio, I consider that a bonus. However, as soon as I mention I want a stick shift the fact is I never learned how to drive an automatic - they tell me all the options and accessories I can’t have because they’re making fewer and fewer models of cars with standard transmissions these days. The driving schools that teach our kids how to drive don’t even own training cars with standard shifts. This is a big mistake because one day, one of those kids will grow up to be a bank robber. Fleeing from the scene of the crime he will hijack a car with a standard transmission and ... and lurch and stall his way down the street until he’s finally arrested by a cop on horseback. My point is — car manufacturers have no regard for the future of our children. So, I want a stick shift and I’m one of those people who only needs glasses to drive, so I also require a car with a prescription windshield ... in case I misplace my glasses. When I made that request at the car dealership, they escorted me off the lot. But you’re starting to think about this option. Am I right? A prescription windshield - no need to wear glasses, tinted like a pair of cool shades and boy, is that guy who just stole my car in for a big surprise! Not to further complicate my car needs, but I hate wearing a seat belt, which is why I require
the driver’s seat be customcovered with Velcro ... to attach to my Velcro jeans. Also, I wouldn’t mind one of those passenger ejection seats I saw in a James Bond movie for a certain special someone who keeps telling me how to drive. So there I was, every weekend for months, test driving cars. Big and small, I drove them all. I drove one car that was so big it was advertised as a “two-bedroom home away from home with a fully furnished hatchback.” The sign outside the dealership read: “C’mon in! They’re big and they last forever.” And I did. And they are. And they do. The payments, not the cars. I drove small cars too. I drove one car that was so small it had a special compartment to hold a map, sunglasses, cell phone and a pack of Kleenex. Turns out it was the trunk. And fast? Why are they making faster cars these days when the speed limits are staying the same? I drove one car that went from zero to 60 in less than six seconds and I think the 60 was measured in feet! They advertise “Fast and Fully Loaded.” Fast and loaded! Wasn’t that Mel Gibson’s problem? And quiet! Every jogger in this country should be afraid of the new breed of nearly silent cars. And the electric cars make no noise whatsoever. What the manufacturers need to do for safety’s sake is remove grills from the fronts of their cars and replace them with padded cow catchers. After driving a couple of new SUVs, I became totally confused by all the new accessories. I mean, Bluetooth? Back-up cameras? Mileage range? Push button start? This stuff is not only unnecessary, it’s dangerous. I was cruising down
the QEW near St. Catharines in a new minivan and I damn near broke my neck trying to watch CNN on the TV in the back seat. As if the new and mostly unnecessary gadgets were not confusing enough, then along came the warranty. “We are proud of the highly-skilled workmanship of our vehicles and proud to stand behind them with a comprehensive warranty.” Really? I mean, if the car was so well made in the first place, why would we need a warranty?!? The new cars with all these crazy bells and whistles are way too expensive, but they do come with some fun. For instance, when the dealer trying to sell you the warranty says he “proudly stands behind the car,” you can actually see him with the back-up camera! At great risk of dating myself, I swear the first four cars I ever owned cost a total of $4,000. Today that’s less than the sales tax on most of the new cars I drive. So now I’m thinking “pre-owned.” The last time I owned a used car, it was an indestructible little red tank called the Mazda 323. I bought it planning to drive it for two years, but it was still going strong after seven. I gave it to my brother-in-law, Dan, and told him to “treat it as if it were your own.” And he did. He sold it. And no, I’m not making that up. For comments, ideas and copies of The True Story of Wainfleet, go to www.williamthomas.ca
Help Build the Ellicottville-Great Valley Trail Ellicottville and Great Valley will have a new off-road, multi-use trail in the next few years, creating an easy way to access local businesses, schools, the library, government offices, parks, area resorts and other destinations. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation. Donations can be made online at www.cattfoundation.org, or mail your check, payable to Community Foundation / Ellicottville Great Valley Trail Fund, c/o Catt. region Community Foundation, 120 N. Union Street, Olean NY 14760. For more information, visit and “like” the Trail’s Facebook page (facebook.com/EVL Trail), or follow the progress in the Ellicottville Times.
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or separately, trying to get the best skiing possible out of our moms. Quite often, the moms come to us with their goals of what they want to accomplish and achieve in their skiing. We build upon the skills they have trying to incorporate their goals into our lesson plans. Quite often we find ourselves teaching efficient skiing in the conditions and situations of the day. Some days we work on steeper terrain to build confidence or we do a session on skiing the bumps, trees, ice, powder. Sometimes we work individually with a mom to expedite the learning process and advance her skiing until she feels comfortable keeping up with the rest of the group.” While attendance varies from session to session, Elliott notes that the past few seasons have seen a core group of 7-10 women in the 2-4 sessions offered each season. “Each season we have experimented with different dates and
formats,” she said. In addition to having fun and learning on the slopes, the group eats lunch together during each session to get in some much-needed, grown-up socializing. “We make the ski days affordable for them and include one luncheon in the cost,” Elliott said. “We package the days, but they can attend just one if they want. The key to this program has been our flexibility in what we offer. Finding the right dates and how many days we offer can be challenging. Historically, we have taken input from the ladies and tried to reasonably accommodate them. It is their special day dedicated to skiing, having fun, socializing and meeting their skiing goals. Skiing is a social sport…and the moms come away from this with long-term family friendships. Often we find they are having such a good time that they forget their pros are around, which tells us they are comfortable and enjoying what they are doing. Teaching and seeing them happy makes our jobs fun, rewarding and easy.” For more information about Holiday Valley’s Rangers program, visit www. holidayvalley.com/exploreour-mountain.
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Holy Name of Mary RC Church, Ellicottville 20-22 Jefferson St., 699-2592 Sat. Vigil Mass 5:30pm Sun. Holy Mass 8am &10:30am St. John’s Episcopal Church, Ellicottville Washington and Jefferson Sts. 945-1820 Services 5pm Sat St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Ellicottville 6360 Rt. 219 East, 699-2265 Worship Sat 5pm, Sun 10:30am Sun Sch. & Adult Bible Study 9am United Church, Ellicottville Elizabeth and Elk Sts. 699-4003 Sun Sch, begins in Sept Worship, 11am
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First Baptist Church, Great Valley 5049 Rt.219, 945-4629 Sun Sch. 9:30am Worship 10:45am & 6:30pm United Methodist Church, Great Valley 5242 Rt. 219, 945-4375 Sun Sch. 10am, Worship 11am Solomon’s Porch Ministries, Mansfield 7705 Toad Hollow Rd, 257-9138 Sat 7pm, Sun 10am
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together for a night of fellowship and understanding. It will also be a way for the county’s farmers and businesses to showcase what they have to offer each other. The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. with agricultural-related exhibitor displays and appetizers. Dinner will begin at 6:45 p.m., followed by the speaker and awards. Any business that wishes to become a sponsor of the event or an exhibitor should contact Deb Miller at (716) 938-2318 or by email at deborahmiller@cattco.org. Cost of the dinner is $20 per person. Reservations must be made in advance, no later than March 27, and can also be made by contacting Deb Miller. No tickets will be sold at the door.
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March 17, 2015 marks the one-year anniversary of the launch of their brainchild. WiseMouth Media Incorporated is a nonjudgmental web site that allows all people, regardless of status or age, a free place to come to so that they can deposits bits of their wisdom, insights and experiences for the purpose of social good. During their first few months, WiseMouth Media sat quietly on the worldwide web with nothing more than a very small mailing list to which they emailed weekly, encouraging those with a voice to participate in their initiative to share their wisdom with the world. Today, WiseMouth Media has reached 761 cities in 75 countries across 19 subcontinents in 6 continents with their message, and impacts
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Helen G. Hammond, 93 Helen G. Hammond, a lifelong resident of Ellicottville, died on March 7, 2015. She was 93 years old. The former Helen O’Connor was born March 28, 1921, the daughter of Michael and Margaret O’Connor. She was a 1939 graduate of Ellicottville High School and earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from St. Bonaventure University. After raising her children, Mrs. Hammond began a career in teaching and taught hundreds of children in West Valley and Franklinville to read.
She was also an active member of many community and religious organizations, including the Holy Name of Mary Church, the Holy Name of Mary Altar and Rosary Society, Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce, Ellicottville Historical Society, and the Ellicottville Lions Club. After retiring, Mrs. Hammond was a long-serving volunteer at the Ellicottville Memorial Library. Her husband, John A. Hammond, died in 2005. They were married August 27, 1942, on the eve of his departure to the Pacific Front.
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Mrs. Hammond is survived by her children, Mary Nanette Stutz and Mary’s husband, Joseph Stutz, and John Joseph Hammond and his wife, Kathleen Horton; two grandsons, John Horton Hammond and Benjamin Horton Hammond; her sister, Patricia Riethmiller; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Joseph O’Connor, and a sister, Frances Fish. Contributions in her name may be made to the Ellicottville Memorial Library.
School Board Nominations Due April 20 Ellicottville Central School is accepting nominating petitions for a post on the Ellicottville Central School District Board of Education. The annual election will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, to fill the seat currently held by board member Connie Hellwig. Hellwig plans to run for another term. Nominating petitions must be filed with the District Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2015. Petitions must contain the signatures and legal addresses of at least 25 qualified voters living in the Ellicottville Central School District. A qualified voter must be a United States citizen, be at least 18 years of age, a district resident for 30 days prior to the election and include their current address on the nominating petition. To qualify as a candidate, one must be a qualified voter and a district resident for one year immediately prior to the election. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes will serve a five-year term, beginning on July 1, 2015 and expiring on June 30, 2020. Nominating petitions are available in the District Office, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (Monday-Friday) when school is in session.
Village Elections March 18 Cattaraugus County residents who wish to vote in upcoming village elections on March 18 must register by March 6. Voter registration applications are available at the Board of Elections office at 207 Rock City Street, Suite 100 in Little Valley, online at www.cattco.org, at any local post office, most government office buildings, many libraries, or your village clerk’s office. The deadline for applying for an absentee ballot by mail is Tuesday, March 10, but voters may apply in person at any of the offices noted above through Monday, March 16. Applicants must be 18 years of age on or before Election Day, a citizen of the U.S. and have lived in the village for at least 30 days before the election. The villages of Allegany, Cattaraugus, Ellicottville, Gowanda, Little Valley, Portville and South Dayton all have elections on Wednesday, March 18. Polls will be open from noon until 9 p.m. In the Village of Ellicottville, only the Village Justice position is open. Republican incumbent Jack Rogan is running unopposed for the four-year term. Voting will take place at the Ellicottville Fire Hall.
From the Bookshelf Recommended Reading from the Ellicottville Memorial Library
“The Assassin” by Clive Cussler As Van Dorn private detective Isaac Bell strives to land a government contract to investigate John D. Rockefeller’s Standard Oil monopoly, the case takes a deadly turn. A sniper begins murdering opponents of Standard Oil, and soon the assassin—shooting with extraordinary accuracy at seemingly impossible long range—kills Bell’s best witness, a brave and likable man. Then the shooter detonates a terrible explosion that sets the victim’s independent refinery ablaze. Bell summons his best detectives to scour the site of the crime for evidence. Who is the assassin and for whom did he kill? But the murders— shootings, poisonings, staged accidents—have just begun as Bell tracks his phantom-like criminal adversary from the “oil fever” regions of Kansas and Texas to Washington, D.C., to the tycoons’ enclave of New York, to Russia’s war-torn Baku oil fields on the Caspian Sea, and back to America for a final, desperate confrontation. And this one will be the most explosive of all. This book is currently available in book format only at the Ellicottville Memorial Library. It is also available as an audio book using our interlibrary loan program. Don’t forget, you can access over 9,000 eBooks and eAudiobooks using your library card!
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Windbreaks – Don’t Wait by Mary Lu Wells, Master Gardener, Cornell Cooperative Extension
When Jordan, my grandson, turned nine, we had a party and three friends aged 7-10 came. Somehow the topic of how much land they lived on came up. Most were from out of town: 50 acres – 20 acres – 5 acres. The youngest lived in town. “How much do we live on she asked?” To which Jordan replied, “you live in a yard!” So much for youthful tact. Well folks, this article is not for you ‘yardies,’ but for those out in the country. Unless you live in the woods, you are aware that winter’s low temperatures were made more so by the
wind. A few years back I wrote an article on windbreaks – so I thought an update might be in order. Thirty years ago, I built my house on a hilltop with 10 acres of deciduous woods to the north and 10 acres of meadow to the south. The house was built in a sheltered “L” facing the meadow. This was 15 years before the Cornell “boys” planted a pine and spruce edge along the west and south sides of the woods, with a short extension along the meadow on the east side. But most winds in winter roared in out of the west, so the snow would drift 12 feet deep in the spruces behind the house and 8 feet deep on the east side!
Five years later, I got around to planting a windbreak to the west that was 300 feet away from the house. It consisted of three rows of white spruce – 33 in all, spaced 10 feet apart in staggered rows. They were three years old and only a foot high. For the next five years we mowed around them in July. It takes several years before they decide to grow, and then they move up 18 inches a year. Now they stand tall, slowing the wind to a distance of 10 times their height! At 30-40 feet, that protection now reaches the house. Yeah! Yes, I know what you are thinking – I wish I had done this 20 years ago! Well, better late than never. DO IT NOW!
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Open Mon-Sat 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Tues/Wed until 8 p.m. Closed Sundays. Visit www.evml.org. 716-699-2842 Ukrainian Easter Eggs – Come join instructor Cathy Lacey and make your own Ukrainian Easter eggs. These are a traditional craft in Ukraine, with a history that goes back thousands of years. The method is similar to batik – patterns are drawn on the egg with wax, which protects the covered areas from the dye that is applied. By repeating this process with different colors of dye, a multi-colored pattern is built up. Finally, the wax is removed to reveal the colors that were covered up at each stage. This class will be held on March 19 from 6 – 8 p.m. Registration is required due to limited class size. Minimum age is 10. Chasing a Comet – In November 2014, the Rosetta mission was the first ever to make a successful soft landing on a comet. After its 10year journey, a soft landing was made on the comet Churyumov–Gerasimemko, albeit after a harrowing, nearly two-hour bounce after first contact. We will discuss this dramatic journey and the many maneuvers required during a class on Tuesday, March 24 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. There
is no fee, but please call the library to register. Artwork at the Library – The library currently has artwork in our gallery area that was created by local artist Adriana S Hernandez, a portrait and landscape artist who lives in Bradford, PA, with her twin daughters. Come check out these interesting paintings. Tax Forms – Most of the frequently used NYS tax forms and instruction booklets are now available at the library. We have some of the federal forms, but no instruction books this year. We can help you order federal instruction books that will be mailed to your house. Just give us a call or stop in the library. Book Sale – The Library book sale will continue for another few weeks during normal business hours and on a fill-a-bag, make-adonation basis. There are still lots of great books! Knitting Club – The knitting club meets every Monday and alternates evenings from 6-8 p.m. and afternoons from 2-4 p.m. Call for the full schedule. Book Club – The Book Club meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. The April 8 book is “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Contact Bev Webster at 945-4089 for more information. New members are always welcome to join this relaxed and informal group! Digital magazines are here! All Ellicottville Memorial Library cardholders can access full digital copies of 67 of your favorite magazines on your computer, tablet and mobile device. Check out complete, multi-access digital magazines with no holds, checkout periods or maximum quantities. Visit www.cclslib.org to get started, or stop in the library for instructions. Story time is every Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. www.evml.org – Check out our website for more information on new arrivals of books, coming events and classes, and browse the system catalog for books, eBooks and movies.
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13th Annual March for Meals The Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging announced its participation in the 2015 March for Meals – a nationwide communityby-community celebration of the local Meals on Wheels programs that keep seniors independent in their own homes. Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging’s March for Meals event will include a “Community Champions Day� on Wednesday, March 18 at the Senior Wellness and Nutrition Sites throughout the county. As part of Community Champions Day, the following elected officials will be delivering Meals on Wheels along with volunteers: Legislator Jim Boser, Ellicottville Mayor Charles Coolidge, Legislator Donna Vickman, Little Valley Mayor/ Legislator Norman Marsh, Olean Mayor William Aiello, Legislator Linda Edstrom, Legislator Howard VanRensselaer, Legislator Susan Labuhn, and Legislator David Koch. “With every Meals on Wheels delivery, our volunteers provide nutritious food and human contact to homebound seniors throughout our county.
It’s more than a meal,� said Cathy Mackay, director of the Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging. “We need the community to come out and support our program. Our seniors are counting on us. We can’t let them down.� March for Meals is a national campaign held annually during the month of March, initiated and sponsored by Meals on Wheels America to raise awareness of the struggles faced by our aging neighbors and to encourage action on the part of local communities. Hundreds of Senior Nutrition Programs across the United States, like the Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging’s Senior Wellness and Nutrition Program promote March for Meals through public events, partnerships with local businesses, volunteer recruitment and fundraising
initiatives. “Our Meals on Wheels programs are on the front lines every day making sure that no senior is forgotten,� said Meals on Wheels America President and CEO Ellie Hollander. “March for Meals is a time when communities can come together to stand with their local Meals on Wheels programs and ensure all seniors live nourished lives with independence and dignity.� For more information on March for Meals, visit www. marchformeals.com. Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging’s Senior Wellness and Nutrition program delivers over 500 meals each day to frail seniors in the community. A noon time meal is delivered to their homes. A voluntary contribution of $3.25 per meal is suggested; however, no one is denied a meal for the inability or unwillingness to contribute. All inquiries regarding home delivered meals and volunteer opportunities can be made by contacting the Department of the Aging at (716) 373-8032 or (800) 462-2901.
Letter to the Editor Dear Editors, On behalf of The Ken Brown 700 Club, we would like to thank all of those who contributed in so many ways to making our 2015 Fundraising Party a huge success. As a result of the funds raised through the luncheon tickets, donations and our auction, we will be in a position to help out many local organizations again this year. We would particularly like to thank the management of Holiday Valley for once again allowing us to hold the event on the Yodeler Lodge Terrace. In spite of the weather, which turned quite raw at times, we had an enthusiastic crowd milling around the fireplace and the heaters, but many of our guests braved the elements and ate their lunches on picnic tables while enjoying wine or beer. The lunch could not have been possible without all the help of Vicky and Moose Brown of the Depot. We also want to thank our major donors who sponsored our luncheon – three of them returning from last year – Cattaraugus County Bank, Hodgson Russ and California Closets. They were joined this year by Team Pritchard, ERA Realty. Each year, our party seems to raise more money than the year before. In spite of the cold weather, we served more lunches than ever before and, fortunately, many of our friends stayed after lunch for the auction. It was also successful again thanks to the generous contributions from local businesses, our two ski areas and members of the public. The beneficiaries of our fundraising will be the local organizations we plan on supporting. Last year we donated $6,200. Our donations in 2015 are expected to bring our total donations back to the community over the $50,000 mark since the humble beginnings of the club 15 years ago, when Kenny Brown and his friends decided to do their bit for our community. Last but not least, we want to thank all of our members, not only for their financial contributions to the Club, but also for the many hours they and their friends spend each year organizing the party, serving food and drinks and generally assisting in any way to make the event a success. The motto of the Club, “Help Us Help Others,� was exactly what Kenny Brown intended for the Club some 15 years ago. It still describes the appeal the Club makes to this day. Thanks to everyone for helping us continue with that work. Anyone 70 years of age or older who would like to be a part of the organization should contact one of the men named below. The Ken Brown 700 Club Don Ames, 699-5359 Les Fox, 945-1176 Ollie Hazard, 699-4091 Dave Jones, 699-8335
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Budding artists unleash their creativity in many forms, and with the help of an encouraging teacher, this creativity is limitless and can take them all the way to a renowned art gallery. The Albright-Knox Art Gallery is known for its masterpieces, and as you meander the halls of the historic building, you’ll find thoughtprovoking pieces showcasing contemporary and modern art. Adding to this fine arts collection is an exhibit of students’ work, made possible by the efforts of Ellicottville’s Rebecca Szpaicher, art teacher at Springville Elementary School (SES). Szpaicher has a teaching philosophy of getting each of
her 545 K-5 students to “to manipulate as many mediums as possible,” assuring that students “create artwork while learning how to sculpt, draw, weave, paint and much more.” Szpaicher, who’s in her 28th year teaching at SES, said this art show has been a career-long goal of hers. “Our name has been on the list (at Albright-
Knox) for many years now,” she said. Szpaicher was given the dimensions of the space she had to work with, and it was a blank canvas for her to work from. “I had to remember kids and big groups would be walking through,” she said, noting that that was taken into account when selecting what pieces were in the show. The SES art show features work from about 300 of Szpaicher’s students, each of whom received a family pass that included parking and admission to Albright-Knox. “The program also included a field trip for our third graders as part of the Gallery’s ‘Art’s Cool’ program,” said Szpaicher. The SES art show will be on exhibit through March 22 in the education wing of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, located at 1285 Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo. If you’ve never been there before, now is the perfect opportunity to check it out and see work from some local young artists! For more information about the gallery, visit www. albrightknox.org.
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MLS#B462394
$269,000
6422 Route 242 #7 & #14 Glen Burn Trail March 14, 15, 2015 Sat – Sun 2:00 – 5:00
20 W. Washington Street Walk to Slopes
Village Dream Home, Spacious, 2 Mst. Suites!
Slope or Village Access
This 3 BR updated townhouse offers ski in /ski out access and walk to the village with association dues that won’t break the bank
$215,000
Investment Potential
1725 Sq Ft, 4BR/ 2 BA townhouse overlooking all that encompasses Holiday Valley - ski slopes, golf, mountains
$359,000 MLS#B445149
1 Mountainview Lower Motivated Seller
15 Wildflower Rare Find
Spacious, Stone Surround FP, Furnished
Wood Floors, Stone F/P, Well Maintained, View of the Slopes
$315,000
$164,900
$215,000
Walk to Village
Spacious 3 BR/ 2 BA townhouse offers full basement, large mud/ ski room, private 2nd floor master suite, great room with FP
MLS#B465013
MLS#B467801
30 Jefferson Street, Ellicottville $299,900
Just a short walk to the slopes from this furnished 3+ bedroom, 2 bath chalet w/ brick fp, ski/mud room, views.
Ready for you is this remodeled 5+ bedroom, 2 bath Village home w/ family room, attached garage & yard.
PRICED TO SELL!
MLS#B466015
MLS#B467745
MLS#B438072
8 Four Wheel Drive, Ellicottville $339,900
$294,500
Private Paradise
Escape from it all in this charming chalet overlooking your own pond on 30 acres – 3 BR/ 2 BA, stone fireplace, enclosed porch
518 Fox Ridge, Ellicottville $224,900
2 The Woods, Ellicottville $289,900
Great view of the slopes in this well maintained & furnished 3 bedroom, 2 bath TH w/ fp, 2 decks, ski storage.
Hit the slopes from this remodeled & furnished 3 bedroom, 2 bath townhouse w/ fireplace, deck, ski storage.
FULLY FURNISHED!
OPEN HOUSE
Build your Dream Chalet, Over 1 Acre, Close to Village
5+ Private Acres, Timber Frame, Min. to Village!
$69,500
$39,900
View of Slopes
Nestled in Woods
$549,000
$95,000
5021 Hungry Hollow, Great Valley $168,900
Renovated home with perfect for ski families on almost 2 acres, 5+ BR, 4 BA, separate studio plus barn, huge deck
Doesn’t get any better than this studio ground floor location on the Wall slope at HV
Off the beaten path 3 bedroom, 2 bath Cape adjacent to state land. A great home to entertain inside & out.
New Price Village Home
SKI IN/OUT!
MLS# B465716
MLS#B467575
6847 Creek Ridge Road
MLS#B468818
MLS#B468081
MLS#B442679
0 Niles Road
NEW PRICE!
All About Location
11+ ACRES!
MLS#B456709
4 Four Wheel Drive, Ellicottville $669,900 AT HOLIMONT!
OPEN SATURDAY 1 - 3PM Sleep a crowd in this remodeled & furnished 5+ bedroom, 3+ bath chalet w/ large master suite, family room.