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Maple Weekends Start Now!
Calendar of Events March 21-22 and March 28-29 Annual Maple Weekends
Learn about the new grading system while digging in!
March 22 Northwind Super-G Race at Holiday Valley March 28 Pond Skimming Holiday Valley
By Jann Wiswall
The first of two consecutive maple weekends in New York State starts this weekend, and, if a heaping plate of hot pancakes dripping with real New York maple syrup isn’t a good enough reason to participate, you could also make a point to learn about the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s (USDA) new maple syrup grading system that went into effect in spring 2014. Why is there a new system? According to the USDA’s Agriculture Marketing Service, the adjustment was made at the request of the International Maple Syrup Institute (IMSI) “to foster or assist in the development of new or expanded markets, and improve the marketing of maple syrup in the U.S. and internationally.” IMSI, which represents both U.S. and Canadian producers, proposed that the USDA “eliminate inconsistent grade names and nomenclature, which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, and emphasize the taste of the syrup by including flavor descriptors as well as new color descriptors on the labels for the different classes of syrup.” Until last year, different U.S. states had different grading
April 10 Holiday Valley Golf Course opens April 17-19 Greater Olean Area Home & Garden Show April 25-26 Maple Festival Franklinville May 2 I Love My Park Day Allegany State Park
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May 2 Adventure Run Allegany State Park May 8 Sky High Adventure Park opens June 5-6 Cycling Weekend Holiday Valley June 20 Mudslide Obstacle Run Holiday Valley July 3-5 Summer Music Festival Holiday Valley
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Town Board Supports Dale Baldwin Appointed ‘Elk’ Concerns Mansfi eld Justice Bigos Philipps Lauded for Lifesaving Efforts Term Lasts Apr. 1 – Dec. 31 By Jann Wiswall
By Jann Wiswall
The Town of Ellicottville’s board agreed to recommend to village authorities that the townhouse development planned for the east side of Fillmore Drive not be named Elk Creek Homes. The issue was brought to the board’s attention by residents of the Elk Creek Road housing development in the town of Ellicottville and by a resident of Elk Street in the village. They argued that there is already confusion among delivery personnel and others concerning multiple “Elk” addresses. The issue also arose at last week’s Village Planning Board meeting during which one of the developers assured attendees that the proposed name would be changed. However, after a conversation with the developer the following day, one resident said he
The Town of Mansfield’s board appointed Dale Baldwin to the temporary position of town justice at its meeting on Monday, March 16. Baldwin will serve in the role, upon completion of an upcoming training, from April 1 through Dec. 31, 2015. The justice position has been open since former justice Randy Alexander retired, after 28 years in the
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Warmer Temps, Icy Cold Pond Laugh It Up at Pond Skimming March 28 By Alicia Dziak
The ski season is winding down, but there are still plenty of laughs to be had on the slopes of Holiday Valley. Join other spring skiers for the annual Pond Skimming event at Holiday Valley on Saturday, March 28. The event attracts competitors of all ages to the Yodeler hill, where they don costumes, ski down the hill, and at the bottom, skim across an icy cold pond. You’ve never noticed the pond at the bottom of Yodeler? That’s because it’s only there this time of year. “We use the snow from the Winter Carnival snowbar, spread it out, then use a Snowcat to dig the hole,” explained Jane Eshbaugh, Holiday Valley’s marketing director. After that, it’s covered with a tarp See Pond Skimming page 7
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Nat’l Fuel Gas Requests $3.5M in Tax Breaks
Win-Sum Applies for Sales Tax Exemption By Jann Wiswall
National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation officials have asked the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) for some $3.5 million in tax breaks for its Northern Access 2015 project. The company received Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) certification for the project on Feb. 27. The proposal requesting tax relief was presented to See CCIDA page
HV Racing Highlights
It’s been a successful season for the Holiday Valley Race Team, and it has the results to prove it. While the latest results can always be found at www.hvskiteam. com, here are some of the recent highlights: USSA U18-U21 Eastern Finals Patrick Hylkema opened the USSA U18-U21 Eastern Finals at Gore Mountain with a bang. He finished 5th in the GS. U16 Eastern Championships at Whiteface Bella Wylie finished in 21st place in the Women’s SG at the USSA U16 Eastern Championships at Whiteface. U12/U14 at Piche Invitational See HV Racing page 8
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Vote to Make Letchworth State Park #1 USA Today’s Readers Choice Awards Contest Ends Mar. 30
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The Wyoming County Chamber & Tourism is encouraging everyone to vote for Letchworth State Park in the 2015 USA Today Readers Choice Award for Best State Park. Letchworth State Park is one of 20 nominees selected by U.S. travel experts and was nominated out of more than 6,000 state parks nationwide. “With the recent popularity of the ice fountain at the Glen Iris Inn, this is a great time for the contest due to the international, national and local media coverage that the Park has garnered,” said Meghan Nulty, V.P. of Tourism and Marketing. “Let’s keep the momentum going and recognize this well-known attraction right here in Wyoming County.” Voting for Letchworth State Park is easy; simply visit USA Today’s contest website http://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-state-park/, scroll down the page and select Letchworth. You can vote for the park once per day until the contest ends on March 30, 2015 at noon ET.
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March Ain’t Over Yet at HoliMont! We’ve passed the midpoint of March and that means that the number of days you have left to hit the slopes are dwindling way too quickly. But do not stress! With any luck, Ellicottville will get some fantastic spring skiing and riding conditions and you will close the season out with fond memories of hitting the slopes in shorts and t-shirts with your family and friends. March has been (and will continue to be) a busy month here at HoliMont. HoliMont athletes in both Racing and the FLITE Team are accomplishing some amazing things. HoliMont Snowsports instructors have been constantly increasing their individual abilities and certification levels, War Veteran’s took to the slopes for two days of skiing, there’s been progress with the WestMont Ridge expansion project – and that’s just naming a few of the things that took place. We’ve still got a week and a half to go this month and in that time HoliMont will play host to the 2015 Acrobag Tour (March 25-29), Ellicottville Chamber Day on March 26 and our annual Pond Skimming event on Saturday, March 28. HoliMont Snowsports “Free Heel Fling” What a gorgeous day
for Nordic Skiing! On Friday, March 6, HoliMont Snowsports held its 9th annual Telefest with 40 Tele skiers hitting the slopes for a fun day of clinics, adventures, fabulous food and a race at the end of the day. It was great to see so many HoliMont members at our event. Many thanks go out to our sponsors who made the day so much fun with their wonderful prizes and donations. Certification Congratulations go out to Adele Wellman and Clark Duffin who passed their PSIA Level Three Nordic exam on March 1 at Timberline Ski area. We are also proud to announce our new PSIA Level One instructors, Lila McKenna and Kelsey McNamara, who passed their exam at Peek n’ Peak on March 1. Sophie Cochran Bryan Newpher, and Nick Zubin-Stathopoulos also passed their PSIA Children’s Specialist Level One exam. On March 8, four of our Instructor Trainees passed their HoliMont Snowsports Instructor Exam. Tanner Probst, Julia Sabik, Victoria Macgregor and Melanie Peck, Brooke Lamar, Sarah Johnston, Lena O’Neill, Ryan Anderson and Victoria Krentz all passed with flying colors and are now Junior
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Instructors at HoliMont. The FLITE Team Congratulations to our “A” FLITE Team member, Elissa Cole, who placed 9th at Waterville, NH, and was named Female Rookie of the Year at Eastern Freestyle “A” Championships. Elissa Cole, Marissa Vasatka, Lexi Crotty and former FLITE Team member Maggie Ryan are competing in US Junior Nationals in Park City Utah March 16 to March 22. 19 athletes competed at Eastern Freestyle EQS “B” Championships at Holiday Valley on March 14 & 15 in slopestyle, aerials and moguls. Warfighter Sports Veteran’s Ski Clinic On March 12 and 13, a very inspirational ski group took to the slopes of HoliMont. In collaboration with the HoliMont Snowsports Phoenix Adaptive Program, a group of military veterans came and showcased the definition of grit and perseverance. The injuries and obstacles that this group has overcome make learning to ski/snowboard look like a piece of cake. So it goes without saying that they’ve got all the drive and determination it takes to make them successful out on the slopes. It was an inspirational couple of days to say the least and we look forward to seeing them back at HoliMont in the future.
HoliMont Snowsports Instructor of the Week:
Bryan Newpher Hats off to Bryan Newpher, our HoliMont Snowsports Instructor of the Week. Bryan hails from Cleveland, Ohio, but now is a resident of Ellicottville. He is an architectural consultant specializing in historic jobs. He recently passed his Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) Children’s Specialist Exam at Kissing Bridge. Bryan has been teaching Alpine skiing at HoliMont for the past six years and enjoys teaching the Eagles because they are challenging and like to ski on all the terrain at HoliMont. Bryan’s ski tip of the week is: “Always keep your core moving down the hill.”
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Why Eat a Healthy Breakfast?
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We’ve all heard “eat your breakfast” from our parents when we were children. It turns out that this advice has some sound science behind it. Eating breakfast is important for good health, yet 31 million Americans skip breakfast every day. A recent study from Harvard School of Public Health concludes that “skipping breakfast may lead to one or more risk factors, including obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes, which may in turn lead to a heart attack over time.” And, studies of young people found that breakfastskippers consume 40% more sweets, 55% more soft drinks, 45% fewer vegetables and 30% less fruit than people who eat breakfast. Eating a healthy breakfast provides more satiety, leads to less over-eating, and promotes healthier food choices throughout the day. And, a healthy breakfast is shown to jump-start your metabolism, improve concentration and give strength and endurance to engage in daily activities. It’s important not only to eat breakfast, but to choose the right breakfast foods. We all know that eating a doughnut and drinking a cup of coffee doesn’t count as a healthy breakfast, so what does? Every meal should consist
of lean protein, whole grains, dairy or dairy alternative and vegetables and fruit. Breakfast is no exception. Adding lean protein to your breakfast keeps you feeling full for hours and supports lean muscle mass. Fiber from whole grains, fruits and vegetables helps you stay full, prevents constipation, may improve blood sugar levels and has been linked to a lower risk of heart disease. The most common reasons people give for skipping breakfast are they have no time, they aren’t hungry, or they just don’t feel like eating. Considering all the evidence that shows that high-quality breakfasts improve health and decrease the risk of disease, maybe it’s time to re-think how we approach breakfast. Being mindful of having and preparing ingredients ahead of time and using some quick and easy breakfast ideas may increase the likelihood of eating breakfast. Here are six simple, healthy options to start with (based on a 2,000 daily caloric intake). 1. A slice of whole grain toast (sprouted or gluten-free choices are available) with natural peanut butter or spreads such as almond, cashew, sunflower) and whole fresh fruit. 2. Smoothies: Blend 1 cup of milk (organic or a dairyfree alternative, such as unsweetened rice or almond milk), ½ cup natural plain
yogurt, ¼ cup berries and ½ banana. If needed, sweeten with Stevia® (a healthy, natural alternative to artificial sweeteners) or honey. Throw in a handful of spinach or kale to “green” things up. 3. Oatmeal with one medium-sized grated apple, chopped walnuts, cinnamon and a splash of organic milk or a dairy-free alternative. 4. Two eggs, one slice of whole grain toast (sprouted or gluten-free) and a slice of tomato. 5. ½ to 1 cup natural unsweetened yogurt and ½ cup fruit of choice. Sweeten with Stevia or honey and garnish with walnuts, pecans or almonds. 6. A two-egg veggie omelette (prepare the vegetables the night before or use leftovers from last night’s meal) and a piece of whole grain toast (sprouted or gluten-free). If you haven’t been a breakfast eater, but want to incorporate eating breakfast as part of a healthy lifestyle strategy, take small steps, be consistent and enjoy! You will reap the benefits. Kathie O’Connell, N.C. is a holistic nutritional consultant. She is a health and wellness coach for IN.FORM Total Lifestyle Transformation and does individual counseling. She can be contacted at kathie. oconnell@gmail.com or at (815) 592-4296.
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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. 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.
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. Tides – If you have ever spent time at the seashore you have probably marveled at the obvious difference in heights and regularity of high and low tides. You are, no doubt, aware that the primary cause of tides is the gravitational force between earth and the moon. However, there are other factors that contribute to ocean Story time is every Wednesday tides. We will review these and will address the at 11:15 a.m. whether the energy of tides can be captured and www.evml.org – Check out our website for converted to useable, commercial energy. This more information on new arrivals of books, class will meet on Tuesday, April 7 from 7- 8:30 coming events and classes, and browse the p.m. There is no fee, but please call to register. system catalog for books, eBooks and movies. Artwork at the Library – The library
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Regional Farmers Market Fair March 26 One-stop Event for Farmers, Local Food Producers, Artisans The newly formed STW Regional Farmers Market Network will sponsor a Farmers Market Fair on Thursday, March 26, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Salamanca. The Farmers Market Fair is designed as a one-stop event for farmers, local food producers, or artisans who might be interested in learning about selling their products at a local farmers market and to learn about the many different and unique farmers markets that operate in the Southern Tier West region. The event will feature tabletop information displays for 20 farmers markets that operate in Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua Counties. The market tables will be manned by representatives from each market, who will be able to talk about the market’s operating days/times, seasonal operations, vending rules, setup fees, market governance, diversity of current vendors, and community demographics and customer base. The Farmers Market Fair will be a great opportunity for networking and a chance for new farmers market vendors to meet mentors who can help in making the most out of the farmers market tradition. Interested vendors from the greater Western New York area are encouraged to attend to learn about the region’s farmers market opportunities. Light
refreshments will be served; RSVPs are greatly appreciated so that accommodations can be planned accordingly. The Farmers Market Fair will take place at Southern Tier West’s Center for Regional Excellence, 4039 Route 219, Salamanca, in the BOCES conference room in Suite 100. Attendees can also learn about the STW Regional Farmers Market Network, an organization comprised of representatives from the region’s farmers markets. The network was formed through a year-long facilitation from Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board and the Farmers Market Federation of NY to create a collaborative network among the region’s farmers markets. States Kimberly LaMendola, Southern Tier West’s manager of local food system projects: “The three-county region and the Seneca Nation of Indians have many terrific and unique farmers markets that serve communities of all sorts of sizes and customer bases. The STW Regional Farmers Market Network was formed to provide a resource entity for the managers, vendors, and volunteers of the region’s more than 20 farmers market and as a way for markets throughout the region to collaborate on activities such as trainings, market promotions,
education, agriculture and nutrition advocacy, customer appreciation events, entertainment, and new vendor recruitment and outreach, and processing of electronic benefits and more. The Network is an efficient way for markets that are spread throughout 3,800 square miles of the three-county region and tribal territories to work together on programs and services that will help each market be as strong and uniquely popular in its community as possible so that both customers and vendors benefit from the tradition of farmers markets.” Southern Tier West has sponsored the startup of the STW Regional Farmers Market Network and will continue to incubate the group for the near term as it continues to develop its structure and implement activities. Southern Tier West has also partnered with the Farmers Market Federation of NY for assistance in the development of the Network so that the benefit of the Federation’s state-wide resources can assist in this pilot project and development of a model network that can be replicated in other regions. For more information about the Farmers Market Fair or the STW Regional Farmers Market Network, contact Kimberly LaMendola at (716) 945-5301 ext. 2211 or klamendola@ SouthernTierWest.org.
From the Bookshelf Recommended Reading from the Ellicottville Memorial Library
‘The Boston Girl’ By Anita Diamant From the New York Times bestselling author of The Red Tent and Day After Night comes an unforgettable novel about family ties and values, friendship and feminism told through the eyes of a young Jewish woman growing up in Boston in the early twentieth century. Addie Baum is The Boston Girl, born in 1900 to immigrant parents who were unprepared for and suspicious of America and its effect on their three daughters. Growing up in the North End, then a teeming multicultural neighborhood, Addie’s intelligence and curiosity take her to a world her parents can’t imagine—a world of short skirts, movies, celebrity culture, and new opportunities for women. Addie wants to finish high school and dreams of going to college. She wants a career and to find true love. The Boston Girl is a moving portrait of one woman’s complicated life in twentieth century America, and a fascinating look at a generation of women finding their places in a changing world. This book is currently available in book format only at the Ellicottville Memorial Library. It is also available in large print or as an audio book using our interlibrary loan program. Don’t forget, you can access more than 9,000 eBooks and eAudiobooks using your library card!
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You know that sexy pair of skis you’ve been eyeing, the gorgeous jacket in the perfect shade of blue you can’t live without, that glossy black hightech helmet? Well, they can all be yours this weekend. Come early to get the best deals in town! Spring is the best time to buy and save big on ski and snowboard gear. The four participating businesses in this year’s annual spring sale include Mud, Sweat N’ Gears, The City Garage, Dekdebrun’s and The Boardroom. For the past five years, these local ski shops have set aside a weekend in March to clear their inventory in order to make room for spring gear, and guess who benefits the most? You! While it’s easy to stop at one of these sales to browse through the inventory, it’s not nearly as easy to choose the products that might be best for you. That’s why experienced
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and knowledgeable sales staff from each of the participating stores will be working the sale to answer all your questions and help you find the perfect personalized fit. Not sure about the best ski boot for your foot ailments? Looking for a helmet that lets you jam to tunes as you carve the mountain? Need a high-tech binding to mount on the new skis you can’t live without? No worries. Staff is available to help you decide. This year, Mud Sweat N’ Gears said it will be bringing a wide variety of goods to the sale. A clerk at the store said buyers can expect to see “outerwear, skis, snowboards, boots, maybe some helmets, some shoes and regular street shoes� and other items. Greg Dekdebrun, owner of Dekdebrun’s and an organizer of the event, said, “Everything at the sale will be 50 percent off the MSRP. Items included will
be skis, ski boots, ski bindings, ski poles, snow boards, boots and bindings, cross-country equipment, snowshoes, lots of clothing, ski/boot bags, after ski boots and footwear.� City Garage’s Trey Clauss said, “We’re going to be doing skis, boots, poles, bindings, clothing. We don’t really do any of the small stuff. We run it kind of the same way that we do our Fall Festival sale.� Claus said buyers can expect to find “deep discounts� from the City Garage. The Boardroom Snowboard Shop will be offering sale pricing on “helmets, outerwear, layering pieces, and hard goods as well, bindings, boots and boards.� Savings are expected to range from 30–50 percent. Get your new gear now and enjoy it during these last weeks of fantastic spring conditions on the slopes.
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Grab your friends & family and head over to the Holiday Valley Tubing Co. Tubing is fun for all ages!
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and the snowmaking system is used to fill it up. Since the water is very cold to begin with, and surrounded by snow, the end result is an extra-chilly makeshift pond, perfect for challenging those daredevils as they head down the hill on skis and skim across. About 60 people usually participate in this wacky event, which has been held annually since the early 2000s. “We started it because we wanted to create an event that brought skiers back for another
weekend. The skiing and riding is really great in the spring, but people start to forget about us and this did the trick!” Eshbaugh said. Want in on the fun? Register for pond skimming at Yodeler Lodge, starting at 11 a.m. The skimming itself starts at 1 p.m. Participants will be judged on categories such as Best Skimmer, Best Costume, Best Kid and Best Splash. “We’re also doing the Mercy Flight Ducky Drop on Pond Skimming day,” said Eshbaugh, who noted that this portion of the event, originally scheduled for Winter Carnival weekend, was postponed because of the weather. The Ducky Drop is a
50/50 raffle for Mercy Flight, in which visitors can purchase a duck and the Mercy Flight helicopter will drop 500 of them into a “duck pond”— the duck that falls into the pond wins half the pot. Ducks can be purchased for $10 each. To round out the event, there will be a mini snowbar, barbeque, drink specials and music by DJ John Barry from 3 to 7 p.m. Enjoy the last big party of the season—get in some spring skiing, and enjoy a Holiday Valley tradition while participating in or just watching the annual Pond Skimming on March 28. You’re sure to have a blast!
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Enjoy the Last Hoorahs of Winter! Although spring is officially here, there’s still time to get in some snowy fun! For a change of pace and a great workout, try snowshoeing or cross country skiing at Holiday Valley along the ridegline (rentals available on-site). Use of the trails is free, or you can purchase a two-ride cross country ticket for $15. (Be sure to check the snow report on holidayvalley.com before you go to see what’s open.) Looking for even more adventure? Get in your thrills at the Tubing Park, where you can ride down the hill in an inflatable tube and get a tow back up, and Sky Flyer Mountain Coaster, where you can soar down the mountain through the woods, controlling your speed and having a blast. Both the tubing park and the coaster are open through March 22. Of course, there’s still plenty of skiing and boarding fun to be had! Holiday Valley has a tentative closing day of April 5, but stay tuned as it gets closer to see if the season gets extended.
Enjoy night skiing through Saturday, March 21. Twilight skiing (with Cindy’s and Sunrise lifts operating) is available March 22- 28.
March 22 Northwind Super G March 28 Pond Skimming March 28 Spring Open Ski Race June 5-6 Cycling Weekend June 20 Mudslide July 3-5 Summer Music Festival
Entertainment March 21 3-7 p.m. Joe Wagner T-Bar, Main Lodge March 28 2-7 p.m. DJ John Barry Yodeler Lodge
Northwind Super G March 22 Test your speed in the Northwind Super-G, open to all, where speeds are measured by a radar gun. Registration is $5 at the Training Center between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.
Pond Skimming March 28 Sign up to skim across an ice water filled pond or just watch! Registration outside Yodeler Lodge for $5, starting at 11 a.m. Pond Skimming starts about 1 p.m. Live music, barbecue, drink specials and more! Dont’s miss the Ducky Drop after Pond Skimming! Holiday Valley is holding a 50/50 fundraiser for Mercy Flight. You can purchase a duck for $10. The Mercy Flight helicopter will drop ducks over a “duck pond” and the owner of the duck that falls into the pond wins half of the pot. Ducks are on sale now at Holiday Valley’ main office, or at the base of Yodeler the day of the event.
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past highway superintendent. Philipps used an AED and performed CPR on the patient until an ambulance arrived and got him to the hospital. Golley died a few weeks later, but his widow, Barbara, told Auge that Philipps’ valiant life-saving efforts gave him a few extra weeks with his family. The board conducted a preliminary review of a draft alarm system local law aimed at reducing the number of false alarms in the town and village. A number of definitions still need clarification and many logistical issues, including enforcement, are being discussed. The board will take up the subject again at its next meeting. Highway Department Report Burrell reported that only one bid had been received for a new snowplow, which was accepted, but no bids came in for a cab and chassis to go with it because some of the specifications described are no longer available. The board agreed to advertise this equipment again with updated specs. Burrell informed Highway Superintendent Loyd Hovey that the department’s personnel budget will not allow for Hovey’s request to bring on a part-time, seasonal employee as a fulltime employee. However, Burrell did tell Hovey that it may be possible to bring that employee back earlier next season. Hovey expressed concerns about some dead-end roads in the town where his vehicles have no place to turn around, due to either easement limitations or the presence of parked cars. Hovey, Town Engineer Mark Alianello and Town Attorney Kathleen Moriarty will discuss options and relay them to the board.
There will be costs associated with these efforts. Engineer’s Report Alianello reported that village and town officials are working on developing a standard policy and fee structure related to allowing the village’s Department of Public Works to service frozen sewer lines on private property. The village has purchased some new equipment that makes the process quicker, but, as municipal employees, staff has not been permitted to service private lines. With the new equipment, however, residents would save money and time going through the process of hiring contractors and plumbers to make repairs. Alianello also asked the board to authorize him to ask the DEC for a six-month extension on the closing deadline for the East Tank project in order to get the remaining road and other work completed. The board agreed to the request. Alianello also asked the board to authorize him to go out to bid on sewer and waterrelated materials needed for the Holiday Valley Road realignment project. The town is purchasing the materials; Holiday Valley’s contractors are doing the construction. Finally, and following a public hearing on the matter, the board adopted the town’s new “Local Law for Flood Damage Prevention as Authorized by the New York State Constitution Article IX, Section 2, and Environmental Conservation Law, Article 36.” The law puts into effect the new floodplain maps with revised elevations that were authorized by the Federal Emergency Management Agency this year. The April meeting of the town board has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 21 at 6 p.m. in the Town/Village Hall.
The annual Francis Piche Invitational provides the eastern championships for U12/U14 racers at Gunstock, NH. Holiday Valley brought home the gold when Laz Rifkin won the GS. More results: U12 Girls’ GS: Caroline DeRose 16th. U12 Boy’s GS: Alex Wojnowski 40th. U14 Girls’ GS: Phoebe Dunn 30th and Hayly Fredrickson 45th. U14s Strong at Eastern Championships The U14s traveled to Stowe Mountain, VT, for the USSA Eastern Championships. The HV racers had a strong opening day of SG. Day two brought an even stronger finish with a top ten in the GS. The final day’s SL added a top twenty finish. Girls’ SG: Katy Wojnowski 15th, Candice Kasahara 17th and Paige Duffy 18th. Girls’ GS: Candice Kasahara 10th, Paige Duffy 25th and Katy Wojnowski 41st. Girls’ SL: Paige Duffy 18th. Three Top Ten Finishes at U16 Eastern Finals The Holiday Valley racers attending the USSA U16 Eastern Finals, Sunday River, ME, are bringing some medals back to Ellicottville. Day one’s SG brought a top five and a top 20 finish. Day two’s SL yielded another top 10 and two top 20 results. The final day’s GS produced another top 10 and a top 20 result, capping off a great trip to Maine. Women’s SG: Devynn Martin 16th, Anya Elizondo 37th and McKenzie Galvin 43rd. Men’s SG: Mack Hurley 5th Women’s SL: Anya Elizondo 6th and Devynn Martin 17th. Men’s SL: Mack Hurley 13th. Women’s GS: Devynn Martin 7th and Anya Elizondo 19th. NYSSRA 2014-2015 Seasonal Awards The New York State Ski Racing Association (NYSSRA) has started to award its 2014-2015 seasonal awards. Here are the first to be announced: U18-U21 NYSSRA Speed/Tech Award: This award is given for the best combined time from the Empire Cup Series, Bristol Mountain SG #1 and the New York State Championships SL. The 2015 recipient is Aiden Elizondo. U16 Jan Burnap Combined Award: During the U16 State Championships, one boy and one girl are named for this combined event award using simple place points. Best GS race, best SL race and SG#1 are used for scoring. The 2015 girl’s recipient is Bella Wylie U18-U21 Sally Davis Scholar Athlete Award: The annual Sally Davis Scholar/Athlete Award is presented to those racers who 1) maintain a 90 average over Spring ’14 and Fall ’14; and 2) are in the top 1/2 of standings as of Feb 1. The 2015 recipients are John Carbaugh, Aiden Elizondo and Patrick Hylkema. Congratulations to all on these elite achievements. For the latest results, visit www.hvskiteam.com.
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In an effort to continue the public dialogue that centers around Cattaraugus County’s agricultural industry and its important relationship to economic development, organizers of the fourth annual Cattaraugus County Farmer-Neighbor Dinner are enthusiastically looking forward to next month’s event. Set to take place on Wednesday, April 8 at the West Valley Fire Hall, the evening will include agricultural related exhibitor displays, an awards ceremony and plenty of opportunities to engage with farming experts about Cattaraugus County’s great potential as a vibrant and diverse agricultural community. The annual gathering has been viewed by past attendees as the ideal forum to enhance communication among farmers and their non-farming neighbors who understand the important role agricultural advancements play in the area’s economic success. Bringing everyone together under one roof for a night of fellowship, understanding, a delicious locally sourced meal and face-to-face interaction also allows farmers and businesses to showcase the products and services they have available. “I think that people look forward to this event because it is something different, and most of the food is grown or produced right here in Cattaraugus County,” said Deborah Miller, who coordinates the annual event for the County’s Department of Economic Development, Planning & Tourism. “More people are buying local and want to support their neighbors. It gives those attending a chance to mingle with one another in a very relaxed atmosphere.” This year’s scheduled guest speaker is Dean Norton, president of the New York Farm Bureau since 2008. He has held a variety of
leadership positions within the Farm Bureau system, including time spent as the Genesee County Farm Bureau President and Chairman of the Western New York Regional Farm Bureau Office Advisory Board. Norton also serves on the New York Farm Bureau Foundation, New York Agricultural Education Board of Directors and American Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors. Norton’s family owns Oak Orchard, a dairy farm in Elba, as well as a custom trucking operation for forage and commodity harvesting. A graduate of Genesee Community College where he studied business administration, he is a 2003 graduate of Cornell University’s Empire State Food and Agriculture Leadership Institute. He also operates DMCK Cattle Company and is employed by Freed, Maxick & Battaglia CPAs as a senior agriculture consultant. The Cattaraugus County Farmer-Neighbor Dinner has become an increasingly popular and important event, which is why Miller is always looking to add something new and interesting to the evening’s activities. “This year there will be an alpaca greeting our attendees as they come in the door,” said Miller. “There will also be an alpaca yarn spinning demonstration.” While the admission cost for the dinner helps pay for expenses associated with the event, it is the contributions from several area businesses and associations that allow for the annual gathering to take place. “The dinner would not be possible if it weren’t for our generous sponsors and donors such as Upstate Milk, Lamb & Webster, Farm Credit East, Erie & Niagara Insurance Association, Ortel Supply, Inc. and many, many more,” said Miller. The West Valley Fire Hall is located at 9091 Route 240 in West Valley. A social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:45 pm. The cost to attend is $20 per person and reservations are required by Friday, March 27 as no tickets will be sold at the door the night of the dinner. For more information about the event, including how you can make reservations, become a sponsor of the dinner or serve as an exhibitor, call Deborah Miller at (716) 938-2318 or send an e-mail to deborahmiller@cattco.org.
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systems using Grade “A” or “B” with color descriptors – which also, in some cases, differed from the federal USDA grading systems – while Canada used another. According to IMSI, using color and “a basic description of taste intensity on the product label would help consumers and ingredient users more consistently purchase syrup in accordance with their taste preferences and needs.” The new system makes it possible to compare syrups without confusion between terms and meanings. The new retail classifications are: Grade A “Golden Color, Delicate Taste;” Grade A “Amber Color, Rich Taste;” and Grade A “Dark Color, Robust Taste.” Commercial grades are now known as Grade A “Very Dark Color, Strong Taste” and “Processing Grade.” Because most are now referred to as “Grade A,” that term has become ambiguous, so it is best to use the color/ taste descriptor to make your selection. Among connoisseurs, the lighter the color the better the quality. So while you’re making the rounds during Maple Weekends, be sure to ask the experts you meet about the new system, get a taste test and then stock up on your favorites! The following Cattaraugus County sugarhouses are participating in one or both of this year’s Maple Weekends. Boberg’s Maple 2298 Edmunds Road Delevan, NY 14042 (716) 492-3789 Maple Weekend Activities: Come visit our sugarhouse and see maple sugaring in action.
You can taste samples of the maple products we make. We will have various maple products for sale. Open March 29-30 only. Maple Glen Sugar House 2266 Gowanda/Zoar Road Gowanda, NY 14070 (716) 532-5483 www.mapleglensyrup.com Maple Weekend Activities: Paul and Dana Lesefske are presenting a maple-candy making demonstration. You’ll also want to try their famous maple hot dogs and take a tour of their brand new sugarhouse and gift shop. Moore’s Maple Shack & Pancake House 10444 Galen Hill Road Freedom, NY 14065 (716) 492-2714/492-3067 www.mooresmaple.com Maple Weekend Activities: The Moore family opens its Pancake House and sugar shack every March through the end of April. Our 5,600-tap maple operation is “n” tubing and man-made vacuum. We use a reverse osmosis unit, a steam-away, and a new high efficiency oil-fired arch. Next to the sugar shack is our pancake house, where we serve all-you-can eat buttermilk pancakes. On Maple Weekend we will have wagon rides to the sugar bush. We will offer samples of our maple products. Sprague’s Maple Farms 1048 Portville-Obi Road Portville, NY 14770 (716) 933-6637 spraguesmaplefarms.com Maple Weekend Activities: This year-round, full-service restaurant features breakfast all day and many other menu selections, including our own 100% pure maple syrup. Maple production
tours & demonstrations are available in both our authentic old-fashioned sugar house and our state-of-the-art production facility. During Maple Weekend, we will be offering wagon rides (weather permitting) to the sugarhouse for tastings, maple cake donuts, maple cotton candy, and sugar on snow. The gift shop features all our maple products, a large variety of country gift items, and Sprague’s Maple Farm gift cards for use in the restaurant and gift shop. Wright Farms, Inc 9136 Laidlaw Road Farmersville, NY 14737 (716) 474-7474/676-9963 wrightfarmsmaplesyrup.com
Maple Weekend Activities: Family-owned Wright Farms has been in business since 1840, with five generations of Wrights producing maple syrup and maple products on the farm. Currently there are more than 7,000 taps. A modern sugarhouse containing a 6’x16’ wood fired evaporator with an energy saving steamaway system is used to produce 1,100 to 1,300 gallons of pure maple syrup each year. We will serve jack wax (sugar on snow) throughout the day. In addition, the Gowanda Fire Hall (230 Aldrich Street) will be serving up pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon and 100% pure New York maple syrup on March 22-23 and 29-30 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: adults $7.50, children $5. Maple weekends take place regardless of the weather, so please dress accordingly for your visit. Admission is free; pancake breakfasts are additional. For more information, visit www.
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Head Start Funds For Catt. County Organization Cattaraugus County Project Head Start, Inc. will use funding to continue to provide early education for low-income children in Western New York. U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today [March 12, 2015] announced $2,631,408 in federal funding for the Cattaraugus County Project Head Start, Inc., a communitybased agency in Olean. Schumer and Gillibrand said this funding will continue to support the organization’s efforts to improve education for low-income children at their earliest age, when major learning strides take place.
“Children are most impacted by their earliest lessons and carry those teachings through their academic career. We need to invest in early child care programs like Head Start so that we are preparing our children for their future,” said Senator Schumer. “This Head Start grant will bring real results to our young students in Cattaraugus County by providing them with the tools and resources they need to succeed in and out of the classroom. I am proud to support this essential funding and will continue to fight to see that early child education remains a priority.”
“Early education programs provide the strongest foundation for our children’s success, which is why this funding is so important for Cattaraugus County families,” said Senator Gillibrand. “With this new funding, our community’s Head Start program will have the resources necessary to serve our students and prepare them for bright futures in the classroom and beyond.” Head Start and Early Head Start provide comprehensive child development programs for low-income children from birth to age five and their families. Community
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR A Calendar of Events for Ellicottville and Surrounding Communities March 19-22 Plantasia at Hamburg Fairgrounds www.plantasiany.com
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March 20 Penny Whiskey at SCA www.springvillearts.org
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March 21 3rd Saturday Treks at Allegany State Park Free, family-friendly guided hikes. meet at Summit Warming Hut at 10:00 a.m. 716-354-9101 x 236 March 21 Free Movies at the RayEvans Seneca Theatre Big Hero 6, 2 p.m., Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1, 7 p.m. Free but tickets are required. www.salamancachamber.org
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April 17-19 2015 Greater Olean Area Home & Garden Show www.OleanNY.com
April 19 Taste of the Southtowns for Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Sanctuary. 11:30-5 P.M. - St. Aloysius Hall, 190 Franklin St., Springville. gooseneckhillwaterfowlfarm.com
April 19 WGWE Polar Bear Plunge at Allegany State Park www.facebook.com/ wgwe1059 April 25-26 Franklinville’s 2015 WNY Maple Festival www.franklinvilleny.org
May 2 Great Valley Fireman’s Annual Regatta 2015 greatvalleyfireco.com/regatta May 9 Gowanda’s Zoar Valley Fest Gateway Park in Gowanda to celebrate Zoar Valley with kayaking, rafting, hiking and bus tours! May 9 Rock City Park Hosts 2015 Arts & Crafts Show pwww.rockcitypark.com
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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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PUBLIC NOTICES Town of East Otto, East Otto, N.Y. 14729 Bid Notice For Lawn Mowing and Trimming Application will be accepted from any interested person 18 or older to mow and trim the ball diamond, historical building and town hall lawns using lawn mowing services provided by the bidder. Send a separate contract for each position by the hour or by the season. Proof of insurance is required. Contracts will be accepted up to and including April 14, 2015 at 9:00 PM at the town hall where they will be opened and read aloud. All bids should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked Lawn Mowing Bid. Send contract to the Town Clerk, 9134 Bowen Rd., East Otto, N.Y. 14729. The town board may reject all bids and advertise again for new bids at their discretion. By order of the Town Board Town of East Otto Ann Rugg, Town Clerk Town of East Otto, East Otto, N.Y. 14729 Bid Notice For Mowing and Trimming of Brooklyn Cemetery Application will be accepted from any interested person 18 or older to mow and trim the Brooklyn Cemetery using equipment supplied by the bidder. The cemetery is located on Utley Road near Hammond Hill Road. Specific directions may be obtained from the town Clerk at the following address. Bids will be accepted up to and including April 14, 2015 at 9:00 PM at the town hall where they will be opened and read aloud. Proof of insurance is required. Send bids to the Town Clerk, 9134 Bowen Rd., East Otto, N.Y. 14729. Bids are to be submitted in sealed envelopes and shall bear on the face thereof the words “lawn mowing bid Brooklyn Cemetery”. The town board may reject all bids and advertise again for new bids at their discretion. By order of the Town Board Town of East Otto Ann Rugg , Town Clerk
Two Odyssey of the Mind Teams Head to States
By Mary Heyl
On Saturday, March 14, Ellicottville Central School sent five teams to compete at the regional Odyssey of the Mind competition held at Randolph Central School. Odyssey of the Mind (OM) is an international educational program for teams of elementary through college students to solve problems using creative thinking, brainstorming, teamwork and problem solving skills. Colleen Bower, first grade teacher and OM coordinator at ECS, has had teams go on to the state competition for several years, and on Saturday she was pleased to add another year to this winning record as two teams took first place in their divisions and are heading to SUNY Binghamton in April. In September, students were given five long-term problems to solve with their teammates in preparation for the regional competition last week. Problems range from the mechanical (design a vehicle to travel on tracks without touching the floor) to the classical (translate the Greek myth of Pandora’s Box to a multi-level video game). Students work in teams of five to seven students, all of whom are in the same age division. Division I consists of elementary students (fourth
and fifth grade); division II consists of middle school students (sixth through eighth grade); and division III consists of high school students. Third grade teacher Leah Klahn’s Division I team placed first for their interpretation of Problem 5: “The Silent Movie. The team created a performance depicting a “director” character who produces and presents a silent movie. The team featured a comedic villain character who committed three humorous acts of “villainy.” In classic early cinema style, the team’s performance allowed no speaking parts, but instead used music to convey suspense, emotion and action. In addition to creating the performance, the team was responsible for working within the $125 budget that was allotted. Miss Klahn is very excited to go on to Binghamton, as is her team of seven students: Mandy Hurlburt, Matthew Ives, Katie Krotz, Daniel Pfeffer, Christian Swalcy, Alysa Williams and Elsa Woodarek. First grade teacher Caitlyn Keller’s Division II team placed first in Problem 4: “Lose Your Marbles.” This talented team of seven middle-school students presented their solution to this mechanical problem, which they spent most of the
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school year solving. Working within their $145 budget, the team built a structure made only of balsa wood and glue, which they designed to hold as much weight as possible. The structure held five marbles that were released one by one. This was accomplished by strategically removing one piece of the structure at a time to alter weight placement and control the release of each marble. Team members Kolby Aldrich, Patrick Dineen, Dairinn Finn, Brianna Freaney, Harrison Newark, Brianna Winship and David Winship successfully demonstrated their creation at regionals and are looking forward to proving their skills in Binghamton! On Saturday, April 11, both teams will be competing against students in their respective divisions from all over the state. After the state competition, first and second place teams will move on to the World Finals, which will be held at Michigan State University from May 20 -23. More than 800 teams from all over the world will be competing and Bower hopes teams from ECS will be among them. Bower has taken teams to the World Finals twice, and is eager to add a third year to this outstanding record. Stay tuned for results after the state competition next month.
St. Patrick’s Day Demystified, But the Hangover is Real So my good friend Crothur Murphy, he of sparkling eyes and dry wit, rings me up and he says: “Liam, me son, wodcha be joinin’ me in The Bireann fer a wee bit of pub crawlin and the taken in of the Paddy Parade in Dublin?” I answered Crothur in his native tongue of ancient Gaelic: Ba mhaith liom dul go dti.” Loosely translated: “What was that, a trick question? Hell yes, I’ll meet you in Dublin, the day before the Snake Driver arrives!” It was years ago, I was doing a lot of travel writing and Crothur had just started a coach tour company in Ireland, which he wanted Canadians to know about. We met early at a pub on Lower Grafton Street, well before the parade began, in order to get two seats at the bar. Although I can’t remember the name of this particular pub, the other classic watering holes in Dublin are hard to forget - Danger Doyles, Fibber MaGee’s, The Bleeding Horse, Break For The Border, The Foggy Dew, Durty Nelly’s, The Brazen Head, The Hussey In The Jacuzzi and the Prick With The Stick. Our pub was quite close to the black iron statute of famed street vendor and suspected prostitute, Mollie Malone pushing her wagon of cockles and mussels. This monument is known to locals as “The Tart With The Cart.” (At the time, cleverly reminiscent of the British names for Prince William and his little brother Harry: “The Heir and the Spare.”) St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin is like the black Irish stout that fuels the festivities: heady and powerful, brimming with pride, but promising a spectacular hangover. Although everybody is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, my grandparents emigrated to North America from County Cork, so I come by my Irishness honestly.
“Cheers.” “Cheers.” We clinked our pints of Guinness and I asked a lot of questions noting the answers in a small pad next to my camera. I couldn’t help but notice that the river in Dublin was not running green with dye like the one in Chicago. “We just wouldn’t do that,” Crothur says explaining that the once mighty River Liffey that flows through Dublin slows in the summer and gets a little gamey. “It needs no dye to get green,” says Crothur. “And that’s when we call her the ‘Sniffy Liffey’.” And corned beef and cabbage? “That’s all New York City stuff which also has a parade much bigger than ours here in Ireland.” And green beer? “Good Lord! The Irish would refuse to drink beer that’s green!” And then he caught himself: “Well wouldn’t that be a grand time to have that camera of yours, when an Irishman refuses a drink!” So New York City has the largest St. Patrick’s Day parade? “Yes of course because America has 34 million people with claims to Irish ancestry. We’ve only four million people in all of Ireland.” And then he caught himself again. “But we do have the shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade. It’s in a little town called Dripsey and the parade spans 26 yards between two pubs.” I noticed Crothur was not wearing anything green. “Nay, but neither did Saint Patrick. All the religious depictions of him show him wearing vestments of blue, not green.” The patron saint of the Emerald Isle was not swathed in green? “We’re not actually sure he was our patron saint,” he said. “Records show he was born in either Scotland or Wales but not here.” Good grief. My St. Patrick’s Day Parade was turning into the
March of Misconceptions! Sitting at the bar in my green sweater and matching bowler hat, having come to Dublin to admire the green marching bands lead by the Lord Mayor in brilliant green from head to toe, ending with the wee green Patrician Primary Pipers I felt ... I felt kinda blue. Well, at least St. Patrick got rid of the snakes. “There were never any snakes in Ireland,” said Crothur. “We tink this was more of a metaphor than a fact of nature.” So St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland really is just a massive party, like the Irish need another one of those. “Please Crothur tell me that we’re not drinking Guinness Lite!?!” “Nay, lad this tis the real ting the best stout in the world. And as Crothur raised his glass to display the Guinness emblem, the publican took that as a sign and brought us two more. It wasn’t yet noon. Somebody banged a glass on the table and the whole pub started chanting, “Erin go bragh!” which Crothur said is “Ireland Forever” but what I really think it means is that leprechauns don’t exist and shamrocks are red. “To St. Paddy’s Day in Dublin,” I proposed. “Ay,” said my friend looking around the pub. “We two sons of Ireland together on this day and those that are nay with us ... are a Guinness.” Oh yeah, there was a half bottle of aspirin in my future. For comments, ideas and copies of The True Story of Wainfleet, go to www.williamthomas.ca
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role, in December. The Town of East Otto’s justice, Dennis Young, has been serving as acting justice. Board member Greg Meyer also had expressed interest in the position, but withdrew his application during the board meeting. Baldwin, who currently serves as the town’s court clerk, had offered to fill both the justice and clerk positions. The board agreed to pay a salary of $9,500 to do both jobs. In November, Baldwin and any other interested candidates may run for election to a full four-year term as justice. It was previously reported tha that the election would be to co complete the remainder of Al Alexander’s term. Supervisor Bo Bob Keis explained that new sta state judicial system rules have ch changed and partial terms no lon longer have to be completed. The appointment of Baldwin
comes as the town considers whether to consolidate the Mansfield court with the Town of Ellicottville court. This process begins with a joint study that must be commissioned by both municipalities. If Ellicottville and Mansfield both agree to the study, additional steps (including public hearings in both municipalities) would be required depending on the results and each board’s desired direction. The process could take as long as a year to complete. At that point, the Mansfield justice would have the choice of continuing in his/her role until the end of the four-year term or resigning. He/she would be able to run for the consolidated court’s justice position at the appropriate time. Keis said that he is scheduled to meet with Town of Ellicottville Supervisor John
Burrell soon to discuss next steps. In other business, the highway department has received estimates to purchase a replacement roller. It also is considering trading in its town pickup. Before making a decision on these purchases, Keis said he and Highway Superintendent Brad Hurley will be working on developing a long-term plan for spending the FEMA funds received to reimburse the town for damages caused by May 2014 storms. As Keis and other board members commented, the FEMA funds don’t all have to be spent in one year and decisions about how to spend it need to be strategic. The next meeting of the Town of Mansfield’s board will be held Monday, April 20 at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall. All are welcome.
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Legal Matters is a regular column intended to address general legal concerns. Since every client walks in the door with a different set of circumstances, you should not rely on this column to provide specific legal advice. If you are in need of specific legal advice, please consult with an attorney; he or she will provide advice that is unique and tailored to your legal needs. Zoning laws were initially established sometime around the beginning of the twentieth century as cities – and buildings – grew. Many of the first zoning laws in New York City, for instance, were established to regulate the growth of skyscrapers. More generally, a zoning
law is a land-use planning tool established by a municipality to promote compatibility between new and existing development. It is often said that their primary purpose is to preserve the character of the community. Zoning laws also serve a public safety purpose – preventing building development in floodplains or separating potentially dangerous land uses from areas of the community that may be more heavily used by residents. Historically, communities have used zoning maps to illustrate the established zones – hence, the term “zoning law.� The zoning law then defines the permitted use of the land within that zone. The urban core of the municipality will likely define the “commercial zone;� similarly, the residential zone will likely fall more heavily in the suburban and rural parts of the community. More often than not, however, there are certain uses that are compatible with each other such that one zone is not strictly limited to one use. For instance, residential use is permitted in
the Village of Ellicottville’s zoning district designated “Village Commercial 1,� but that’s not to say that all commercial uses are permitted in Village Commercial 1. In fact, the Village contains three commercial zoning districts as well as an independent Industrial zoning district. Although municipalities may have any number of reasons to create more than one commercial district, the purpose is often to separate heavier manufacturing from more service-oriented commercial uses. Zoning maps and laws create an even playing field by noticing residents of the way their land may be used. This is a useful tool for a person looking to purchase land because s/ he has a means to understand the restrictions and permitted uses of the property prior to purchasing it. As expected, problems still arise, and when they do the municipality’s Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals provide residents with an avenue to find solutions.
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Olean Area Home Show April 17-19 The annual Home Show is brimming with practical ideas, real solutions and a host of applicable ideas to take home. Show goers can talk to a number of area experts and learn about construction, decorating trends, accessories, cabinets, appliances and more --all in one place. This year, the committee will once again dedicate show space to bring demonstrations and seminars back on the show floor. Some of the seminars include Patio Gardening, presented by Rich Hoffman, Live Nursery Specialist; Tara Zak of My Best Decorating -- Finding Inspiration for Color Schemes; Deck finishes, cleaning, stripping with Rust Oleum’s Restore deck finishes, presented by John Costic; and Building a Hanging Daybed, presented by Andy Towner, Product Specialist Exteriors. The Home Show committee is also introducing a theme to each night of the show. WPIG-FM - Friday Night Wine / Brew Walk -- Enjoy tastes from NYS wineries,
the CCIDA’s board during its meeting on Tuesday, March 17. The Northern Access 2015 project involves constructing a 15,400-horsepower compressor station in the Town of Hinsdale on Phillips Road, which will pump natural gas through existing pipelines from hydraulic fracturing (fracking) operations in the Marcellus Shale region of northern Pennsylvania to the Buffalo area and points north and east, including Canada. The Hinsdale station, a $42.5 million project, is scheduled to start construction this spring and is expected to be completed by November. It is part of a larger infrastructure expansion project being built in conjunction with Tennessee Gas Pipeline. Additional compression facilities will be built in the town of Concord in Erie County. FERC required the station to be designed to comply with strict noise and emissions standards. The storage tank will be double walled, site runoff will be controlled through storm water retention facilities, and daily inspections will be conducted. The company is requesting sales tax exemption for materials and equipment
Brooklyn Brewery, Samuel Adams, Ellicottville Brewing Company, Southern Tier Brewing Company and even our very own Four Mile Brewing Co. Show goers of age receive three free taste tix. Additional taste tickets will be available for purchase. WMXO-FM - Saturday Handyman Contest -- We want to find out just who is the Olean Area’s best handyman or woman! Each contestant has three “fix-it” challenges. The one who completes in the quickest time with satisfaction from the judges wins! Colonial Media - Sunday Every 30 Minutes Raffles -- In addition to the show grand prize, just for SUnday attendees, the home show will be giving away gift certificates from the home show vendors every 30 minutes on Sunday. The Cattaraugus County Health Department will be hosting their Water Tasting Test on Saturday during the Home Show. Each year, the home show has a show theme and show colors. This year,
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the overall show theme is “Put Some Spring into Spring.” The Show will have a teal and white color scheme that plays a part in the judging criteria. The returning exhibitors say the show is one of the best ways to market their products and services to potential customers. The Home Show is always a jump-start to their sales season, and the show provides them with many opportunities/sales to carry them for the year! More than 70 of the area’s leading businesses are expected to exhibit their wares and services at the show, scheduled from Friday, April 17 through Sunday, April 19th at the William O. Smith Recreation Center, 551 East State Street in Olean, across from Bradner’s Stadium. Show hours will be Friday, 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce at (716) 3724433 or email member@ oleanny.com.
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purchased in New York associated with construction of the Hinsdale station (valued at $1.75 million in savings), as well as a 15-year Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement to reduce its real property tax burden by another $1.75 million. As stated in a March 9 letter to the CCIDA from National Fuel Gas Vice President Ronald C. Kraemer, “Final commitment to construct the project would not occur until binding customer agreements are executed following receipt of all major permits and a review of final project economics, which may in part be affected by the receipt of the financial assistance requested here.” “National Fuel, which is headquartered in Buffalo, NY, is a significant diversified energy company with more than $6.5 billion in total assets,” the letter stated. NFG estimates that the project will create 100 construction jobs (valued at $6.8 million, with about $500,000 in local labor); 220 temporary construction jobs, $19.3 million in local and regional spending on supplies, services and materials; and three long-term jobs (with
one permanent position onsite). The letter also points out that Cattaraugus County and Hinsdale will gain a “longterm corporate taxpayer” that will spur local economic development by making “lowpriced, regionally produced natural gas” available through the interstate pipeline grid. It calculates the “annual economic impact of ongoing operations” at $767,000. NFG’s Vice President Ron Kraemer said the company’s 2016 plans include building a parallel 24” pipeline and “powering that up.” He said the company will be requesting the CCIDA’s support for that expansion plan as well. In its discussion of the proposal, which was extensively reviewed by the CCIDA’s attorney, CCIDA board members expressed enthusiasm for the project, noting that, with its longterm expansion plans, NFG will be creating many more construction jobs “from one side of the county to the other.” CCIDA Executive Director Corey Wiktor said the CCIDA’s support “helps them sharpen their expense-related costs,” and is “one step in the process to make the project successful.” He also added that there is a
“strong multiplier effect” that will impact the local economy for years to come. Kraemer said that the sales tax exemption is important to NFG, which is ready to “start buying materials now.” The board passed a resolution to hold a public hearing on the proposal (TBA) and to authorize a preliminary State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR), which may be led by the Town of Hinsdale, which also will issue all necessary building permits. NFG will pay the CCIDA an administrative fee of 1.16 percent of the total $42.5 million project value. Win-Sum Application for Sales Tax Exemption David Trathen, vice president and treasurer of Win-Sum Ski Corp., the parent company of Holiday Valley Resort, attended the CCIDA’s March 17 meeting to formally request a sales tax exemption on the purchase of some $2.5 million in supplies, materials and equipment for 2015-16 projects and improvements at the resort. The list includes the purchase of 40 new automated snow guns, four snowmobiles, a 14-passenger bus, a SnowCat with articulating arm,
carpeting for Tannenbaum Lodge, equipment for Sky High Adventure Park and golf carts, as well as materials needed to complete the new pool cabana and make various improvements to the resort’s IT systems, ongoing renovation of the Inn and golf course improvements. In addition, the resort is seeking sales tax relief for materials and equipment needed for the realignment of Holiday Valley Road, which is scheduled to begin as soon as April 1. The realignment project will reroute a section the road to improve pedestrian safety in front of the main lodge and to provide additional and better parking access and flow. The value of the sales tax savings is estimated to be more than $200,000. Wiktor noted that the resort is working hard to build its “four-season reputation,” and that these projects will contribute to its success. The CCIDA’s administrative fee for this project will be 1.16 percent of the total $2.5 million project value, plus expenses. The board approved motions to hold a public hearing and to begin a preliminary SEQR on the application.
Mazza Mechanical Services Application During its meeting, the CCIDA also approved motions to hold a public hearing and conduct a preliminary SEQR on an application from Mazza Mechanical Services in Olean to construct a 6,600-squarefoot addition and renovate existing facilities to help grow its metal fabrication and welding business. The company requested sales tax abatement, a “manufacturingnew construction” PILOT and NYS mortgage recording tax exemption, which will save about $40,000 on its planned $550,000 investment. The company employs 58 people in Cattaraugus County and expects to add at least five new employees in the near future. It also has offices in Jamestown and Orchard Park and is seeking a location in Rochester. The CCIDA will charge the company an administrative fee of $5,000-$7,500 plus up to $750 in expenses. The next meeting of the CCIDA will be held on Tuesday, April 21 at 11:15 a.m. at the CCIDA offices in Ellicottville.
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