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Christmas Stroll Schedule of Events
Christmas Stroll is Pure Holiday Magic
Saturday, Dec. 7 9:00 - 4:00 Christmas Bazaar at the United Church on Elizabeth Street 3:30 - 5:00 Organ Music & Tours at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Kids can make Ornaments!
Cookies for Compassion, Reindog Parade, Carolers, Living Nativity
4:00 - 5:30 Santa and his Elves arrive at the Barn Restaurant
4:00 - 5:30 Cocoa & Cookies in Mrs. Claus’s Kitchen at Katy’s Cafe 4:00 - 5:30 • Horse and Wagon Rides next to Town Hall • Candy Elves •The Seneca Junction Strolling Quartet, Downtown • Live Camel Strolling Around Town • Display of Nativity Sets & Angels in Holy Name of Mary Church
by Eva Potter
It’s Christmas Stroll in Ellicottville all day on Saturday, Dec. 7. Pack up the family, and don’t forget your dog, and head to the village for some holiday festivities, shopping and feasting. Katy’s Cookies for Compassion Katy’s Cookies for Compassion is back for its second year, so be sure to stop at Katy’s Café at 10 Washington Street during the Christmas Stroll so you don’t miss out on all the fun! Katy’s Cookies for Compassion, was started last year as a way for Katy’s Café owner, Katy Arena, to give back to the community. When you stop in with a cash donation, Katy will send you home with a delicious bag of freshly baked sugar cookies to thank you. “One hundred percent of the donations we receive will go to Family Support for Ellicottville,” Arena explained. Family Support for Ellicottville pledges to keep 100 percent of all monies donated in the Ellicottville community. It is also a 501(c) (3) charitable foundation, so your donation is tax deductible. This year, your support will help 100-plus recipients! It’s a wonderful way to give back to your community.
4:30 Reindog Parade on Washington Street Everyone Welcome - Costumes Encouraged! Meet at the Post Office parking lot at 4:15
6:00 Living Nativity at the Village Gazebo
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Due to the success of the Free for Kids fourth grade Passport Program, I SKI NY has added third graders to the eligibility list this year.
Now, third and fourth graders from any state or country may ski or ride for (almost) free at the majority of New York’s ski resorts — Holiday Valley included. The passport entitles children to three free lift tickets at each participating New York resort when accompanied by a paying adult. If they’re new to snowsports, you can also sign them up for a Learn to Ski or Ride Passport entitling them to a free lesson and a 20 percent discount off a future lesson at each resort. The passport also offers discounts for adult lessons. The Passport is good for the entire 2013-14 season. Sign Up Today! Parents simply need to fill out the ISKINY Free For Kids Passport Application and mail or fax it with a $22 processing fee and a copy of each third and fourth graders’ report card, progress See I SKI NY page 10
Arts Council Fundraiser Features Hundreds of 5”x7” Works of Art
The Cattaraugus County Arts Council (CCAC) will open its doors at 100 W. Main Street in Allegany this Saturday night, Dec. 7, for their annual 5x7 Art for Everyone Sale and Exhibition featuring hundreds of multicolored, multidimensional 5” x 7” works of art.
For only $15 at the door, attendees will be treated to appetizers from Dina’s Catering and happy hour refreshments as they vie for their favorite one-of-a-kind works of art. Each piece will sell for $25 at the event which will run from 6–9 p.m. The 5x7 event, sponsored by Fox Financial, not only helps to highlight the work of regional artists, but it also allows the arts council to continue carrying out its mission of enhancing quality of life in the Southern Tier. Anne Conroy-Baiter, executive director of CCAC said of the event, “We like the 5x7 concept because the price of $25 is accessible to almost everyone, the non-framed small size is an affordable donation to the average artist, plus the event itself is incredibly festive and fun.” To level the playing field, value and name recognition are hidden and all work will be displayed anonymously in order for supporters See Arts Council Fundraiser page 5
ECS Prepares for Holiday Season, Year-End Activities By Jann Wiswall
As is normal at this time of year, there’s a lot of energy at Ellicottville’s elementary, middle and high schools as the holidays, winter break and end of year academic goals approach.
During the school board meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 3, ECS Superintendent Mark Ward listed a number of activities that have taken place in the past several weeks. The December issue of the school See ECS Board page 5
Memories of Sacrifice and Patriotism during WWII By Mary Fox
Each year on Dec. 7, we are reminded of our participation in WWII and subsequent wars. As Paul Carmichael said, “We should never forget the hard times we have been through as a country. It is good to remember the sacrifices our service men and women have made for our country.” Most people first found out about the attack by the Japanese on Pearl Harbor as they gathered around their radios on Dec. 7, 1941, to
hear President Roosevelt declare war on Japan. Some Americans felt that the United States’ entrance in to WWII was inevitable when In 1939 the Germans invaded Poland. Patriotism was high as the country responded to the war effort. In Ellicottville, as in towns and cities all over the country, young men left high school and jobs to sign up for military service. The tradition of the high school band marching ahead of inductees to the railroad train
was kept up with only the few band members left. Not only did band members dwindle but also sports teams were down to a few players. There were plenty of jobs, because a good percentage of the men had volunteered and gone off to war. Women took positions in all aspects of manufacturing and industry. They helped build airplanes, warships and weapons of war. “Rosy The Riveter” became the symbol of the new role See Patriotism page 5
Register for 2014 STAR Exemptions by Dec. 31 By Eva Potter
New legislation was recently passed requiring all homeowners receiving a Basic STAR exemption to register with the New York State Tax Department. The measure
is part of a new initiative to protect New Yorkers against inappropriate or fraudulent STAR exemptions. Homeowners who currently receive the Basic STAR (School Tax Relief) exemption should
have received a letter from the New York State Department of Taxation with instructions on how to apply for the Basic STAR exemption for 2014 and subsequent years. The letter See STAR Exemptions page 11
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No one quite knows for certain when the Ellicottville Community Choir first performed its Christmas Cantata. “It was either 1971 or ’72,” said Nancy Rogan, who serves on the Cantata organizing committee. What is certain, however, is that the choir began in the former Methodist church on Park Square under the leadership of beloved choir director Marcia Barto, who died this past May. This year’s annual Christmas Cantata will be dedicated to her memory. Barto started the choir with members of the Methodist churches in Ellicottville and Machias, though others were welcomed to participate. In 1976, when Ellicottville’s Methodist and Presbyterian churches merged to become the United Church of Ellicottville, those congregations continued the tradition under her direction. From the outset, Rogan said, the choir was “always open to anyone who liked to sing — whether they were affiliated with a church or not.” This year, 40 people from all over the area who enjoy singing will perform “Behold
the Star,” a newly composed cantata by Lloyd Larson. Annette Ieda, who had been singing with the choir for several years, took over as conductor in 2010 after Barto fell ill. Ieda, a retired music teacher and remarkably talented musician, is proud of the Two Performances Scheduled efforts of the group, for December 15 few of whom sing with any regularity during the in Ellicottville. The afternoon performance will begin rest of the year. “Working with a 35- or with the St. Paul’s Dulcimer 40-member choir was always Choir, followed by a brief something I wanted to do,” intermission before concluding she said. “Until I got started with the Cantata. The second performance with this group, though, I didn’t know how much I’d will be at 7 p.m. at the United enjoy every minute of it. The Church of Ellicottville at 53 community is so supportive of Elizabeth St. It will open with us and willing to step in and the Celtic Group “Versatility,” help make the Cantata the best followed by the Cantata. A reception in the church’s it can be.” This year, the choir will Fellowship Hall will follow. The goodwill offerings perform twice on Dec. 15 to ensure that most community taken during intermission at members can attend at least each performance will help defray the cost of the music. once. The first performance will be The balance will be contributed at 3 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran to the Ellicottville Community Church at 6360 Route 242 Food Pantry.
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Dear Editor, It is truly a giving community in which we live. Its generosity proves abundant during the holiday season. One behalf of the clients of the United Church of Ellicottville Community Food Pantry, I’d like to thank everyone who made the Thanksgiving Turkey Box project a huge success. This year we partnered with the Ellicottville Rotary to distribute food to the “Food Insecure.” Food drives by the Boy Scout’s Troop 652 and Bob McCarthy’s annual drive on Jefferson Street produced about 1,000 pounds of food for our pantry. Additionally, financial contributions from West Valley Demo project and Spring creek Pharmacy in Springville also enabled us to purchase turkeys. A big “thank you” to Craig “Bo Jangles” from Tops Market in Arcade who contacted us to donate even more turkeys. It is apparent that while we are a small community, we serve a large demographic and our support is also wide spread. It is comforting to know that we have helped residents of our community as well as those in surrounding towns and villages. We are doing big things with the help of many! THANK YOU SO MUCH from the bottom of my heart and the pit of many stomachs. :) Volunteers certainly make our efforts possible. I’d like to personally thank Doug Teak and Emily Timken, who helped our church members and regular volunteers with the distribution process. If you have a bit of time to spare and are interested in helping with any of our projects, please call the pantry at (716) 699-4003 and leave your contact information! Thanks again! Oh, and as a side note, here are a few hints about donating food to the pantry. We are always in need of proteins such as canned meat (tuna, chicken, ham). Fruits are also a fast mover. Staples such as flour, sugar, salt, pepper are also helpful. Always donate items with a good expiration date (if you wouldn’t eat it, don’t expect others to do so). While some items are good well past their expiration, our guidelines prohibit us from distributing expired items. Think healthy — not inexpensive — again donate items that you would be happy to ingest! Thanks again!!
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at 4:30 p.m. that heads down Washington Street. (Yes, this involves wearing antlers.) Other fun activities include the Christmas Bazaar at the United Church on Elizabeth Street, Santa’s arrival at 4 p.m. at The Barn restaurant, carolers wandering the streets, and, of course, the grand finale — the Living Nativity at the Village Gazebo at 6 p.m. See the complete schedule on the front page. Pack up your kids, your significant other, your friends, or come alone, and head into town on Saturday for a holiday experience you won’t soon forget!
The Barn Restaurant Donates to Ellicottville Food Pantry Roger Spell (right) and Kevin Watt (left), owners of the Barn Restaurant, present Cathy Weishan, of the Ellicottville Food Pantry, with $451 dollars collected during the Christmas in Ellicottville pancake breakfast with Santa held last weekend. Roger, Kevin and staff served over 600 pancakes to kids of all ages, as part of the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce’s event. They also collected approximately 120 pounds of food, all donated to the Ellicottville Food Pantry. The Barn Restaurant and the Chamber purchased a griddle for the pancake breakfast, and will be using it for many years, and pancakes, to come.Weishan intends to purchase pantry items that are much needed during the holiday season and throughout the new year.
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You could major in wine at college? Really!?! I hosted a literary event last week at which the wine was supplied by Niagara College. The wine was good, but the idea that college kids can major in wine these days took me back a bit. College kids making, tasting, swilling wine? For full credit! Really!?! I attended Waterloo Lutheran University in the late ‘60s and although there was plenty of wine involved, I assure you it was not supplied or even condoned by the faculty. I can just imagine if it was. There I would be in the Waterloo Lutheran University gym on registration day wondering first of all why I was here. I really had no desire to attend a post-secondary school but I remember my mother saying: “But Bill, you could be the first Thomas to go to university!” Not a real resounding endorsement for the Thomases who had come before me. It was like many have tried, but grade 10 proved to be a mountain too high to climb. So there I would be, living my mother’s dream and speculating out loud what I should major in — English? History? Philosophy? — “Oh, hi there, how are you?” This to a pleasant woman sitting at a table marked “Wine-101.” “Would you like to join our course? It’s all about wine.” “Well let me just take say .05 seconds to think about that. Okay. I’ll join.” Then she would hand me the course curriculum and registration form and I would say: “Gee whiz, are girls allowed to take this course, too?” And she would assure me the wine course is completely coed and I would push my luck with one last question: “Ah, not that I know anything about the stuff, but would there be even a modest amount of medium-
Left to right: Sports Booster Vice President Todd Palmatier presents award to Frank Morlock with Treasurer Shana Chudy and Secretary Kyle Woodin. Picture was taken by Sports Booster President Debbie Golley.
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grade marijuana involved in this course because let’s see one, two, three — yeah, that would pretty much fulfill all my social and scholastic needs from now until I graduate from here in eight or nine years.” “And if you have a pizza oven, then I could just sublet my apartment and move right into the lab!!!” Wine made and supplied by the school I attended?!? That being the case, I could have shaved about $100 a month off my Mateus Rosé budget. If you attended a Canadian University in the ‘60s, there’s a good chance you also belonged to a devoted sect of followers who worshipped at the altar of Mateus Rosé, the sparkling, pink, poor man’s Champagne. And that altar was adorned with candles jammed into the neck of the Mateus bottles. Remember that ... the candles, a bottle of cold Mateus, a plate of warm brownies and the next thing you know you’re lying on your back on the living room carpet making animal shadows on the ceiling when you notice all that crazy light is coming from the drapes which happen to be on fire. And what valuable lesson did I take away from that potentially fatal experience? That a nearly full bottle of Mateus, when violently shaken, does the work of a small fire extinguisher. Once in a while, Robbie Misener and I will sit around and reminisce about the good ol’ days at Waterloo Lutheran University and frankly, not a lot gets said because neither of us remember much about that period in our lives. Oh, wait. There was one night we will never forget known as the “emergency pizza incident.” At some point, the delivery guy got tired of us trying to pay him with IOU’s and the pizza place cut us off. So one night, we decided
to make our own pizza. We laid out all the ingredients on the kitchen counter — pizza dough, jar of sauce, cheese, mushrooms, pepperoni, Mateus Rosé and a hunk of what appeared to be chewing tobacco and pen tops. I was in charge of chopping up the peppers and scraping out the seeds with my thumbs — and these were not just any peppers, but Jamaican peppers, and not the red ones but the evil green ones you could almost use to weld metal. At one point, I began to tear up from the heat rising from my bowl of chopped-up peppers and ... and that’s when I thought it would be a good idea to remove my contact lens. Yeah. Robbie says I made a noise that caused Amish dogs to cock their heads and start barking in St. Jacobs. Yeah, try explaining how that happened to the only nurse on duty in the emergency room of the nearest hospital. Try explaining that although your eyes are as red as raw meat and swollen shut and the pain has spread to your brain, you can somehow still find it in you to giggle. I still enjoy a glass of Mateus Rosé once in a while but that other stuff, that slow-burning, hunk of brown, unidentified substance inhaled through pen tops ... I don’t do that anymore. I often wonder how I ever survived the 1960s, but I can tell you one thing for sure, if I had majored in wine, I would not have. For comments, ideas and copies of The True Story of Wainfleet, go to www. williamthomas.ca.
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newsletter is out, 375 people attended the recent Sports Banquet, the PTO held its elementary school Fun Night, and the school was expecting a great turnout for the holiday banquet for area senior citizens on Dec. 4. Ward said that students at all grade levels are in the midst of numerous communityoriented holiday activities. Project Christmas, a food and gift drive that helps some 40 needy families (and more than 100 children) in the area, as well as more than 60 deserving senior citizens, is going very well this year, Ward said. He gave special thanks to Tops Markets for its help in making provisions available at a considerable discount. While Project Christmas is a school-community partnership, ECS students are putting a lot of time and dedication into the project. All middle and high school grades are doing their own food drives, and several elementary classes are collecting and counting pennies for the cause. “There’s some friendly competition going on between
classes,” Ward said, which adds to the fun and gets results. Ward said that he broached the subject of a possible merger of Ellicottville’s varsity football team with another school at the Sports Banquet in November. The rationale for a potential merger, he explained, is to keep the team and its individual athletes competitive. Ward noted that school partnerships are developing all over the region as small schools find it more and more difficult to field large enough teams for the D division. Mergers keep teams stronger and healthier, and also make JV teams stronger. While a partner team has not been identified, Ward said he would keep the board apprised. Any proposed merger will require board approval. He also said the school is considering adding a wrestling team in the future if a partner school can be identified. Ward also talked with the board about efforts to encourage more students — especially college-prep students — to take advantage of a BOCES-sponsored Computer-Aided Design and
Drafting (CADD) course. There is already a high level of the interest in robotics at the middle school level. ECS and BOCES are looking at ways to interest more high school students in CADD, particularly those interested in going into engineering, architecture and design. And speaking of robotics, Ward reported on behalf of Middle/High School Principal Bob Miller, who was absent, that both the 7th and 8th grade ECS robotics teams advanced from the Southern Tier Qualifying Tournament of the FIRST® LEGO® League competition at Houghton College on Nov. 23. Each team will go on to the NY Finger Lakes regional competition at the University of Rochester on Dec. 8. The next meeting of the ECS School Board will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 17. The time of the meeting has been changed to 4 p.m. in order to allow members and staff to attend that evening’s High School concert at 7 p.m.
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guarded, they weren’t going anywhere,” said Les Fox. British sailors lived in people’s homes and worked at the Borden’s plant while their ships were in dry dock. Ration tickets were allotted for gasoline, clothing and foodstuffs. Jeanette Potter Halliday said, “My family raised our own meat, so mother often traded her meat ration stamps with ‘richer people’ for their sugar stamps, because she canned a lot of fruit.” While we made our sacrifices on the home front, the ultimate sacrifice took place on the frontline. War II Veteran Rudy LaBelle, when thanked for his service said, “Don’t thank me. Thank those who didn’t come back.” Rudy died recently taking his place in the long roster of those we remember for their sacrifice. May we always be remembered.
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when the war started. “I wrote letters to the servicemen and the Red Cross brought sheets for us to tear into strips and roll up for bandages,” she recalled. A Ground Observer Corps Aircraft Warning System was set up. Frances Annis Morton (then in sixth grade) remembers participating in the “watch” taking two-hour shifts at the top of Fish Hill to watch for enemy aircraft. Blackout trials were common. The signal to black out here in Ellicottville was a series of short blasts lasting two minutes by the whistles of the Fitzpatrick & Weller and Murphy & Son mills, and the Borden Plant. Each blast lasted five seconds with two-second intervals between blasts. One long whistle blast from each plant lasting two minutes signaled all clear. German sailors were bused in from the POW camp in Dunkirk to work in the Borden’s Condensary. “Although under armed guard, they didn’t need to be
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women were taking. In Ellicottville, the basket factory began making ammo boxes instead of baskets. It was a wartime industry that earned deferment from the draft. Kulp Manufacturing, known as The Novelty Works, put aside making handles for ladies’ handbags and other nonessential wooden products to make gunstocks. Burrell Cutlery made service knives. The Borden’s Condensary made a dried milk powder called KLIM (milk spelled backwards), which was canned and sent overseas. Citizens were constantly reminded to take their share of responsibility toward the war effort by buying war bonds. “Savings stamps were sold at school on Fridays during the war,” said Helen Hintz Feldman. Mounds of tin and metal piled up in front of the school (1887 Building) to be recycled into material for building ships. Edna Mae Chapman Kenyon recalls being in sixth grade
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to purchase works. Artists will identify themselves on the back of each piece. Attendees will find artwork in a wide variety of mediums from some of the region’s finest artists, including original paintings, photographs, jewelry, textiles, ceramics, and much more. For those who want to ensure getting their top choices, thirty first-pick tickets are also available for $50 (includes admission). “The first pick tickets add an element of suspense to the evening. At 7 p.m., I’ll draw them in a random order, and each ticket holder will only have one minute to choose up to five pieces. It sounds easy, but it’s fun to cheer on the first ticket holders as they’re faced with hundreds of choices,” added Ms. Conroy-Baiter. After the 30 first-picks have been chosen, the gates will open and attendees can expect a fair amount of good-natured competition to stake claims. “In addition to contributions from our generous local artists, we’ve also received many works of art from other states and even other countries, so attendees can expect to add to their collections of area favorites as well as be treated to some quality artwork from
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Connections: Christmas in Gowanda By JEFF MARTIN Now that I’ve f inally digested and can move, I’m up and about looking for things to do. Of course, now I live in Spring ville. That makes three addresses in the space of one year. No, I’m not a g ypsy, a member of the wandering and persecuted Roma. I’m just Jeff, which is hard enough. A quick glance through the Ellicottville Times and surrounding newspapers and periodicals shows a g reat deal of activities and events through the month of December. First off, I should mention Christmas in Gowanda on Dec. 6 (today). I mention the event because, well, I’m partial to Gowanda and I lived there for seven months. Tucked between the hills of Zoar Valley, Gowanda has loomed large in my imag ination ever since I was a teenager coming to visit my sister many years ago. I think everyone has places in their lives that live in their memory for reasons that can’t be explained. As I understand it, retailers in the downtown area will be open all day until 9 p.m. The buildings and surrounding structures will be decorated for the holidays. At 6 p.m. at Chang-Hu Park, the chamber of commerce and other dig nitaries will light the village Christmas tree. It seems as if 6 p.m. is the prime time when most activities beg in, including children activities near the historic Gowanda Hollywood Theater, a beautiful building that is currently being renovated with private and public donations. In fact, the f ilm, “Charlie Brown Christmas,” will be shown at 7 and 8 p.m., followed by a surprise Christmas classic at 9 p.m. The showings are free, but the Gowanda Food Pantry is encourag ing people to bring nonperishable food items as a donation. Other activities include face painting, letters to Santa and more. Local government off icials will do a meet-and-g reet, with free hot chocolate and cookies. About a week ago, employees at Hager’s Flower store invited me and the g irlfriend to the festivities. I remember them telling me about how they were offering free decorating demonstrations. They urge people to call before showing up, though. The number is (716) 532-4242. At Artista Salon, beauticians will offer beauty tips, and at the Grudzien Agency, the Gowanda High School Spanish Club will have a jewelry sale. At Amish Collections, one of my favorite stores in the area, Santa Claus and his elves will be in attendance. Of course, there is more, but why spoil the fun? All I’ll do is leave you with this comment g iven to me while I was in Gowanda. “They’ve really improved the event over the years,” one of the employees at Hager’s told me. “It’s like traveling back in time. I t’s like a Christmas postcard.”
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HOLIDAY VALLEY - So Much To Do - So Much Fun!
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The Perfect Family Winter Getaway At Holiday Valley, families can enjoy slope side lodging, an interesting variety of terrain, legendary snow, and fun places to eat, shop and play. The resort’s 58 slopes and 13 lifts are spread over four different mountain faces on 1,400 acres with pockets of interesting terrain hidden throughout. Kid-size moguls, just perfect for learning to ski bumps, can be found on the moderately pitched Morning Star Slope. The Burton Riglet Park at the Outpost is a downsized rail and snow park that gives kids (and parents) a place to learn how to ride and slide on non-intimidating terrain and features that are shorter and low to the ground. The Sky High Mountain Coaster, which opens Dec. 13, is a thrilling ride down the mountain through the trees. Holiday Valley’s efficient lift system includes 11 familyfriendly quad chairs (three of which are high speed), a handle tow and a magic carpet. Holiday Valley Tubing Park, which opens Dec. 20, with 20 groomed lanes and 2 tows, a warming hut, a skating rink and a huge bonfire pit. For the little ones under 7 years and 42 inches tall, there’s a free Li’l Tubers area, weather permitting. Holiday Valley’s Mountain Adventures Children’s Snowsports School is the perfect place for kids as young as age 3 to learn or improve skiing or snowboarding skills. Day Care, which can be combined with lessons, operates daily. And after a full day on the slopes, families love the Tamarack Club and the Inn at Holiday Valley, both offering ski-in, ski-out access, indoor/outdoor heated pools, hot tubs and saunas, making it extra convenient. Guests of the Inn at Holiday Valley enjoy the convenience of private ski lockers just outside your room door, ski-in ski-out access via the Sunrise Chairlift, continental buffet breakfast served daily 7–10 a.m. Check out money-saving weekday lift and lodging packages available at www. holidayvalley.com or call (716) 699-2345.
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RESORT HOMES A Special Section Showcasing Lifestyle and Real Estate
Taste, Toast, Share
EVL’s Unique Wines, Beers, Spirits Impress
By Jann Wiswall
When it comes to stocking your home’s wine cellar, beer fridge or bar, Ellicottville has got you covered! With its own winery, two craft breweries and two wellstocked liquor stores, you’ve got many opportunities to find some favorites to share with friends and family throughout the season. Let’s start with wines. Ellicottville boasts a group of incredibly knowledgeable wine experts who can guide you toward wines that you and your friends will enjoy tasting and learning about. They can also help you select the perfect wine for every course, from appetizer to dessert. The Winery of Ellicottville is an award-winning NY winery with more than 20 wines offered every day for tasting and for sale. Whether you’re looking for reds, whites, roses or sparkling wines, you can’t go wrong with its selection. And the knowledgeable vintners will help you select the perfect accompaniments for your menus. If you’ve never seen wine being made, the Winery offers tours, as well. The Winery is located at 14 Monroe St. For information, call (716) 699-1055, or visit www.wineryofellicottville.com. A few doors down from the Winery at 10 Monroe St., you’ll find E-Ville Spirits & Wines, featuring a vast selection of wines from all over the world, along with a cuvee tasting system that is in operation at all times. Owner Shannon Carscallen, who travels the world in search of the perfect bottles, is another of Ellicottville’s true wine experts. She and her very knowledgeable staff have trained many area restaurants’ staffs on serving and pairing wines with menu items. She also hosts tastings in private homes on request, and can cater your next event. E-Ville Spirits & Wines has recently added a cozy seminar space on the second floor of the shop where the staff holds both wine and single-malt scotch seminars and tastings. For information about hosting a private tasting, visit www.evillespirits.com, or call (716) 6994474. Over by Kwik Fill in the new Village Center plaza at 5 East Washington St., you’ll find The Village Wine Rack, which relocated to its light-filled new digs last winter. The Wine Rack stocks an impressive selection of New York State wines, along with wines from California, Italy, France and more. Wine tastings are available daily, and the well-trained staff also can help you pair the perfect wine for your next cozy dinner or large party. Visit www.facebook.com/Villagewinerack,
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or call (716) 699-1042. If you’re a fan of craft beers, you’ll love the selection available right here in Ellicottville at the Ellicottville Brewing Company (EBC) at 28 Monroe St. in the village and at John Harvard’s Brewery and Ale House in the Tamarack Club at Holiday Valley Resort. EBC, which underwent an enormous expansion of its dining and brewing facilities over the past year, offers more than two dozen styles of its freshly brewed craft ales, lagers, Belgian beers and oak-aged beers, including several small-batch and limited release selections. The new space is quite impressive and there are some great stories about the sources of some of the architectural elements and brewing equipment, so be sure to sign up online for a tour, which includes a four-beer tasting and a souvenir EBC glass. Of course, you can try different varieties while enjoying lunch, happy hour and dinner, and afterwards, you can pick up a six-pack or growler to take home. To schedule your tour and read about each of EBC’s brews, visit www.ellicottvillebrewing.com. John Harvard’s Brewery and Ale House at Holiday Valley is one of this award-winning craft brewery chain’s six locations. Its other locations are in the Boston, Massachusetts area, on Long Island, N.Y., and in Rhode Island. Each location brews its beers on site to exacting specifications. The Ellicottville location offers 20 or more beers on tap — from light pale ales to heavier stouts — at any one time. John Harvard’s encourages connoisseurs to ask for a small sample of any beer they’d like to try, or you can order a “flight” of any five brews on tap from which to select a fave. John Harvard’s beers are available for carry out, as well, as is anything on its delicious dining menu. If you’re in the mood for an even wider array of craft beers, or those of the domestic or international variety, both Tops Market and the Red Apple convenience store at Kwik Fill (both on East Washington Street in the center of the village) offer a huge selection of cold six packs and multi-packs for your entertaining pleasure. (Note: Beer is not sold in liquor stores in New York State.) As far as stocking your bar goes, both E-Ville Spirits & Wines and the Village Wine Rack carry a terrific selection of vodkas, gins, whiskies, rums, tequilas, liqueurs, mixers and other essentials for any gathering. Just don’t forget the ice! And please, don’t drink and drive.
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CCSE is excited to announce the opening of their branch location at 37 Bristol Lane, (off of Fillmore) in Ellicottville, NY. “We are very excited to have the opportunity to offer our members another location,” said Manager, Ginger Haley. We had always wanted to move into the Ellicottville Area. The opportunity to lease space, built to suit by Sprague Development was the perfect solution. “We are responsible to invest our member’s money wisely. “With an initial investment of $180,000.00, we were able to bring the membership another location to serve all of their financial needs without the upfront cost associated with purchasing a building”, said CFO James Buffamante.
“Sprague Development and the Village of Ellicottville have been wonderful to us. The village of Ellicottville welcomed us with open arms, while Sprague Development delivered to us a beautiful facility seamlessly,” commented Judy Brown, Board Vice President. The facility, approximately 4800 square feet offers a two lane drive- thru as well as a 24 hour drive up ATM machine. The office has 6 teller stations, 6 offices, along with a board room and lots of storage space. We are open Monday thru Friday 9am to 5pm . The Drive Thru is open until 6 pm on Friday nights. We are accepting new members and new membership groups. Please call our office at 6991004 or visit our website at
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December 6 Irish Christmas Ellicottville
December 7 Christmas Stroll & Living Nativity Ellicottville
December 7 5 x 7 Art for Everyone Exhibition & Sale Cattaraugus County Arts Council, Allegany
December 7 HoliMont Scheduled to Open Jan. 3-4 Winter Blues Festival Ellicottville
Jan. 25 Harley-Day Valley Holiday Valley
Jan. 25-26 Greater Olean Sports & Outdoor Recreation Show Feb. 7-8 AMSOIL Seneca Allegany Snocross Feb. 15 Holiday Valley Boarding for Breast Cancer Feb. 22 Penguin Paddle Holiday Valley
March 6 Ski Day for United Way HoliMont
March 8-9 Mardi Gras/Winter Carnival Ellicottville • Holiday Valley
Build It and They Will Come And That’s Just What Happened Ellicottville Library to Turn 53
By Joanne Duke
Ribbon Cutting Opening Ceremony at CCSE Credit Union’s Ellicottville office on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m.
Calendar of Events
The Ellicottville Memorial Library will be 53 years old this June 2014. The library has been located in many places in the village, and as the village grew bigger, the library grew smaller. So a fundraising project began, and in November of 2006, the Ellicottville Library had a brand new building, now located at 6499 Maples Rd., directly across for the American Legion. Enter Laura Flanagan, who was hired in the summer of 2006 to take the helm as director and librarian. And take the helm she did. Laura, her husband Tim (a NYS forest ranger) and their two children, Sarah and Mark, moved to Ellicottville in 1996. Laura holds a degree in Wildlife Management and Forestry and was in management for many years. A Few Statistics Since Laura has been in charge of the “new” library, the
amount of library cardholders went from 375 to 2,786. The library has 6 stationary computers, 7 laptops 1 Kindle, 2 iPads, and a touch screen computer in the children’s area. Computer usage went from 2,080 to 7,378. Library visits went from 4,298 to 30,144. Can you say WOW?! What You Can Borrow Cardholders can take out books, audio books and magazines. They can download eBooks to their devices and take out movies from the very large collection. They can even make copies, send a fax and enjoy a cup of fresh brewed coffee (in many flavors). There is a wonderful area with a fireplace and a leather sofa to relax that all are encouraged to use and enjoy. There is a separate room for anyone to use when privacy is needed. Cardholders are able to borrow books, audio books, videos, and magazines for up to three weeks, and items not
available at the Ellicottville Library can be easily sent from surrounding libraries. Becoming a cardholder is easy and FREE. Programs The library offers many programs, most free, some at a nominal fee such as book club, story time, night sky classes, exercise classes, craft classes, children’s music program, movie nights and book sales. Community Room The library is open to suggestions of programs you would like to see available. Speaking of the Community Room, it is available to the public for community events. You will need to check with Laura about the use of the room and its availability. Theater Program Once a year the library sponsors “Winter Theater in Ellicottville” that always corresponds with the Christmas in Ellicottville weekend. This year the library sponsored See Library next page
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Right Down to Your Core Six Fitness Instructors Create a Better You by Jon Barlow
Has anything been eating at your core? At 33 Bristol Lane, you will find a superb little fitness center to help that. It’s located in the new Ellicottville Square building where the former bat factory was remodeled. At the end of the hall in the east side of the building, you will find two rooms dedicated to your health and fitness. A weight room and a studio make a powerful combo for personal training and group classes. Available six days per week are yoga, Pilates, aerobics, core fitness and muscle training. Also, you will get the benefit of six knowledgeable instructors with their specific programs. They provide so much more than just personal training — an allaround healthy lifestyle is encouraged through any and all of the disciplines. Nutrition, consistency, rejuvenation and spirit elevation are among the keywords ingrained in the mindset of these energetic teachers. Kim Duke is the owner and operator of Core Performance Fitness and Training, established here in Ellicottville in 2006 (formerly located in the 1887 Building). She has been involved in the workout world since 1983. Her background developed around being a dancer. From that, she recalls “how important core strength was,� and in any area of fitness “working on your posture and your strength in the torso is essential.� In the areas of weight loss or muscle toning, Kim will “dial in� what’s at your core. All trainers here are certified with the National Exercise Trainers Association to assist in your strength conditioning. Unique workouts are derived by “pulling [things] out of all of the hot, new fitness ideas and blending them together.� This is an expertise that they can utilize for variety and gives clients the needed push. Duke said this method “stays up with the times, challenges the clientele, and keeps it interesting.� An added bonus,
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Fitness Instructors at Core Performance Fitness and Training, from left to right are Mila Clauss, Kim Watt, Laura Solly and Kim Duke. (Missing are Kim Buhler and Deb Frederickson.) the theory of Duke’s training is all about positive energy and “building someone UP!� Intensity levels vary but there is no “intimidation or tearing anybody down,� as happily stated by the workout guru — something that she ensures is the model for her team of trainers. Here’s a roster of the handpicked, helpful instructors embedded at the center. Kim Watt is a nurse by trade, as well as a personal trainer. Her class, dubbed Back To Basics, involves beginners at heart and those who would like to “know where to start� as well as continuing exercise patterns. She helps clients with nutrition information and proper form in handling free weights, and in general helping them move toward a healthy lifestyle. Watt has a full class schedule at the moment, but anticipates taking on new people in the future. Mila Clauss, a schoolteacher by day, drops some science at the Ab Lab, an intermediate class that focuses on abdominal workouts with high-intensity interval training and weights. As this class “runs the gamut,� participants help choose how advanced they become. These afternoon sessions are a great way to earn extra core credit! Laura Solly is a registered yoga teacher who invites people of all levels to her rejuvenating aura. Her discipline combines stretching, relaxation, breath work and mindfulness. The
student has “an opportunity to reflect and reconnect to one’s present moment within,� a life mantra we could all use. Deb Frederickson motivates the Crack of Dawn class that gets the blood flowing. Structure-minded people enjoy this one to start the day right— not a ton of hoopla, but the best mid-level movement for that “feel good� awakening. Kim Buhler brings her expertise to the table with STOTT Pilates. Again, an incorporated method of the original exercises, this is done with a new approach. It includes principles of breathing, pelvic and ribcage placement, scapular movement, and head and cervical spine placement For any age — both male and female — if you are looking to improve your health in any way and start your New Year off with a nice kick, this is the place to prove how much you owe it to yourself. All of the instructors have common reasons to follow a path of wellness. They are consistently driven by a desire for physical fitness and all love to share these goals with others. By the way, the workouts are a lot of fun! Follow Core Performance on Facebook for news daily. New group clients that sign up enjoy a “buy one class, get one free� throughout this season! To sign up, call Kim Duke at (716) 698-1198.
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“Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings,� which was held at St. Paul’s Church on Nov. 30. Rare Book Sale New this year, through the generous donations of many books, the library had acquired a number of rare books. The
books have been researched and are being offered to the public at a nominal price, some very good deals can be found. The Ellicottville Memorial Library is located at 6499 Maples Road/ PO Box 1226, Ellicottville, NY 14731. For
information call (716) 699-2842 or email ellicottvillelibrary@ roadrunner.com. Hours are: Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Santa Claus will Officially Open Santa’s Cottage Santa’s Back in Town! Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, City of Olean, Home Depot, and Duggan and Duggan General Contractors will host the Visit with Santa at his cottage in Olean’s Lincoln Park. Santa Claus will visit with the children from 6–8 p.m. on Wednesdays, Dec. 11. A mailbox, created by
families of the EvenStart program, was constructed and is placed by Santa’s Cottage in Lincoln Park. Santa is encouraging all children to write a letter to Santa and place it in the mailbox. In addition to the Santa visits, many activities are planned for this holiday season. You can get events information by visiting www.oleanny.com. For more
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progress report or letter from the school stating that your child is in third or fourth grade (homeschoolers are eligible, too; appropriate documentation is required). You will then receive a booklet of coupons good for free lift tickets when an adult purchases a lift ticket. Three coupons per ski area are in the booklet. Each adult may accompany up to two children. If your child has never tried a snowsport before, you may want to choose the Learn to Ski or Snowboard Package booklet that contains a free Learn to Ski or Snowboard package for the child (including lifts, rentals and lessons) and coupons for a
20 percent discount on a future visit for the youngster, as well as discounts for adult lessons. Again, you get coupons for each participating ski area. Once you receive your Free for Kids Passport(s), make sure to check for any special rules at each resort of your choice. Some resorts have blackout dates (Holiday Valley does not) and redemption rules on season passes and other special passes may vary. Some resorts require you to make advance reservations for classes using the Learn to Ski or Snowboard coupons. See the individual resorts’ Web sites for additional details. The Free for Kids Passport
program is a terrific, inexpensive way to get your little snowsports lovers off to a good and safe start in their skiing/boarding careers. Visit www.iskiny.com, to get answers to every question you may have. You’ll want to take advantage of this great program from the very start of the season, so it pays to apply now. Visit www.44free.com for complete information on obtaining a passport for your fourth graders this season and getting those future hotdoggers off to a good and safe start on the slopes.
Nutrition: Don’t Become Derailed by Holiday Foods By Michael Williams, RD
The winter holiday season is a time full of family, friends, fun and food. This season is often met with multiple parties, presents and lots of sweets and second helpings. But the holiday season doesn’t have to mean weight gain. With a few simple tips the holiday season can be both happy and healthy. Set Realistic Goals The holidays may not be the best time for weight loss. But don’t let a little holiday indulgence deflate you. So instead of throwing in the towel until the inevitable New Year’s resolutions, try to set small but attainable goals. A goal to maintain your weight or only gain 1-2 pounds is much better than giving in altogether. Be Careful with Beverages Holiday drinks are often heavy in fat and calories. Drinks such as pumpkin spice lattes or eggnog can pack on as much as 350 calories. Instead try a holiday-themed herbal tea such as cinnamon apple spice or gingerbread spice. These teas keep the holiday spirit while containing zero calories.
Alcoholic drinks also present a unique risk. First, alcohol is high in calories (7 calories per gram of alcohol!) and drinking too much may lower inhibitions and induce overeating. So when consuming alcohol, first start with a calorie-free, nonalcoholic drink that will satisfy thirst. Start Holiday Parties with a Plan Empty stomachs are soon overfilled. Planning a small, low-calorie meal or snack before a holiday feast can help curb the excessive hunger that lead to overeating. Fresh fruits, vegetables, a small salad or handful of nuts can all significantly stop overconsumption before it starts. Practice Portion Control Restricting foods often leads to overeating. So if there is a high-calorie food that is a personal favorite, go ahead a treat yourself to an appropriate size portion. Take your time with these foods. Eating them slower will lead to increased enjoyment and decreased hunger (it takes the body 15-20
minutes to recognize satiety). By selecting all-around smaller portions and eating slowly, you can safely try a little bit of everything without overeating. Focus on Friends and Family instead of Food Start new traditions or activities that are away from the table. Try non-edible projects like making wreaths or decorating the house. Even better, incorporate fun physical activity such as a walking tour of decorated homes or building snowmen! The holiday season is known for indulgence and overabundance. But outside of the cookies, cakes and pies, there are some really great healthy holiday foods. There are many mixed nuts, fruits and robust winter vegetables that share in the holiday season. When it comes to the not-sohealthy foods, set your sights on smaller portions and slower eating. Finally, no matter what comes your way, focus on having a fun and happy holiday season this year.
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by Dave Potter
Wow! Opening day is finally here. And it’s a rare November opening. Usually there’s a fairly large group of my friends (also known as The Regular Group of Idiots) that meet at least a half hour before the lifts open to get ready for the day, but since this is the day after Thanksgiving, many are out of town or traveling. Too bad for them! This opening day there are only three of us — my friend Sammy, my daughter and I. The other regulars of the downstairs room in Yodeler Lodge are also there. Some I know by name, but most I don’t, although we all acknowledge one another with a nod or a polite “How was your summer?” There’s Les over in the corner struggling to slide his foot into new boots and not having a good time of it. Suggestions are being offered … some are helpful, most are not. There’s the regular group settling into a group of tables along the wall, ready to make a day of it. It’s obvious that they enjoy each other’s company. Some are noticeable by their absence. “First chair guy” is missing. My friend, Lou, and his wife, Carla, are missing, too. Since I knew why, I naturally share the fact that Lou had made a “guy” mistake (involving a ladder) while working around the house and hurt himself, not too badly but enough to miss the first few weeks of the season. Looking around, some of the people haven’t had their boots on since the last run in the spring … it shows. And
You’ve heard it a million times: The holidays are about giving. While there’s nothing quite like watching those closest to you unwrap the perfect gift, giving back to people you may not even know can also give you a sense of satisfaction you may not have expected.
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Mirabella Makeup Event at Edge Hair & Nail Salon The Edge Hair & Nail Salon will be hosting a “Shine Bright Like a Diamond” event on Dec. 20, 4–8 p.m. It will feature Mirabella’s New Sparkle line and also all of the other premium cosmetics Mirabella has to offer. The event’s hostess will be Alicia Pearl, who is a makeup artist at The Edge, and Lindsey Shallenberger, who
is a regional makeup artist for Mirabella. Come join us for a free makeup application. Come alone or with a friend. There will be special discounts and a drawing for a prize worth $100 retail. This event is by appointment only, so make sure you call and book yours! There is a $20 deposit (nonrefundable) to secure your appointment.
Your deposit will be credited towards any Mirabella product. Let us help you “shine bright” this holiday season!!
Lucky Boy and Girl to Win CCB Holiday Giveaway LITTLE VALLEY, NY — All eight CCB (Cattaraugus County Bank) locations will accept entries for a drawing to be held on Dec. 20, 2013. There will be two winners bank-wide, one boy and one girl. Each will receive a GIANT Christmas stocking stuffed with games and activities for
children of all ages. “Everyone at CCB agrees that, at this special time of year, the joy in their laughter and the love in the eyes of the kids warm all of our hearts,” stated CCB Senior VP, COO and Marketing Manager Joni Simcick. “And we’d like to share in some of that by
brightening the day for a lucky boy and a lucky girl.” The drop boxes and entries will be available from Dec. 2–17, and winners will be notified via telephone after the drawing(s). So encourage any child you know to enter ... OR, why not surprise them and put their name in the box yourself?
First day out includes Apres-Ski! then, there are people like me who have pulled them on, walked around the house like Sasquatch and sat with them on while watching TV. (Yes, that’s what you’re supposed to do.) Fifteen minutes before the lift starts, everyone is either outside waiting or quickly finishing up last minute adjusting of equipment. My daughter is telling anyone within earshot that she’s quite certain that she has forgotten how to ski. This is from a 19 year old who has been skiing since she was 3 years old and a ski instructor for that last three years. We finally shuffle outside and click into our bindings. The group gathered in front of Yodeler lift is watching the clock with rapt attention. When it shows two minutes to nine, a chant starts, “Start the lift! Start the lift!” At the appointed hour, the lift comes to life and a loud cheer goes up. We move ahead as the quad gobbles up skiers and we’re quickly aboard ready to start the season. On the way up, Sammy and I are
trying to plan our first run as my daughter announces that she is now POSITVE that she has forgotten how to ski. The lift deposits us at the top of the hill and we decide to make Yodeler the first run of the year. It turns out that my daughter stilled remembered a little about skiing and quickly put distance between her and me. The slope was a bit firm, but we all survived the trip to the bottom and loaded to go up again to check out the conditions on the rest of the hill. By noon, we were enjoying a sandwich and a beer at the Gin Mill rehashing the morning. Some slopes were great, some not so much, but we all agreed that for November skiing, the crew at the Valley had done an excellent job getting the hill covered and in skiing condition. We picked apart each run over the meal. Except for Sammy briefly going down on Sunrise, the morning went fairly well. It was a good start for what promises to be another excellent season at Holiday Valley!
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Those wishing to make Th i hi k a physical donation have countless places to choose from. Food pantries are a great resource for those families needing a little extra help with the holiday and other meals, and donating to local pantries is a great way to help local families. Food pantries are always looking for a variety of food items. If you can spare some time, holding a food drive is a great way to take it to the next level. For instance, Springville Elementary’s Student Council holds an annual food drive in December, and each grade level in the school is responsible for donating a specific type of food item, such as cereal, pasta and peanut butter. At the conclusion of the drive, all items are donated to the local food pantry. See “Letter to the Editor” on page 3 regarding guidelines for food pantry donations. Along similar lines, holding a clothing drive will really benefit a lot of people who could use that old coat, pair of
boots or pants that you aren’t using anymore. Consider taking up a collection of these items from your friends and family, and donating them to a local place like the Trading Post in Springville (www. fellowshiphill.org). If you don’t have anything physical to give, there are still plenty of options for giving your time. yo Nursing homes are a great place to spread some holiday sp cheer. Call the activity ch director at various dir local nursing homes loc — most of them are more than willing mo accommodate to requests for carolers req or activities helpers. My kids and I organize M a group every year to visit a local nursing home where my grandma resides, and we sing carols and hand out homemade Christmas cards to the residents. The smiles are so worth the minimal cost of the card making supplies, and it’s a nice excuse to get the kids (and me!) singing. Absolut Care in Salamanca (945-1800), Pines Health Care in Machias (353-8516), and Jennie B. Richmond Nursing Home in Springville (5922871) are all within a short drive of Ellicottville. Many nonprofit organizations hold special holiday events this time of year to raise money, and several are almost completely run by volunteers. Camp Good Days and Special Times, an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for children, adults and families whose lives have been touched by cancer, is holding their annual Kazoo Fest now through Dec. 23. The event, held at the Walden Galleria Mall in Buffalo, needs dozens of volunteers to man their stand at the mall,
Thank You to Bill and Judy Strachan our Canadian neighbors, located on Woodard Road for donating the beautiful community Christmas tree. Volunteers sort donated sneakers at the Teacher’s Desk in Buffalo.
selling kazoos, cookbooks and ornaments and other items made by kids who attend the camp. Dec. 6 will mark the fifth year my kids and I have participated in this, and even though it’s technically “work,” the kids really look forward to it every year. We make a day of it by volunteering for a few hours, followed by shopping and lunch. “Volunteering at Kazoo Fest for Camp Good Days is a really fun way to help out with a great cause,” said Campbell Brown, 10, of Springville. What better way to mix quality family time with community service! For more information, visit www. campgooddays.org. The Teacher’s Desk, a store where teachers shop free for students in need, is another place my family likes to volunteer in December. In addition to providing resources for teachers, the organization distributes hundreds of toys, shoes and other items to local families in need, and they are always looking for volunteers to sort inventory, and to assist in the warehouse and store. For more information, email volunteer@theteachersdesk. org. Making an item and then donating the proceeds to a charity is also a great way to give back. For instance, Katy Herbach, owner of Katy’s Cafe, is again holding her Katy’s Cookies for Compassion fundraiser. Now through Dec. 22, a cash donation gets you a bag of her delicious homemade sugar cookies. All proceeds go to Family Support of Ellicottville. Volunteering is a huge part of my life, and I work hard to instill the importance of helping others in my two daughters. If you take the time to do a little research, you’ll find that there are volunteer opportunities to suit every age and interest, and there’s no time like the holidays to get started. Check out various opportunities on www.volunteermatch. com. Give a dollar, give an hour, share your talents or be part of something you’ve never experienced before. Chances are you’ll learn something new, meet some great people, and feel amazing afterwards!
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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 speciďŹ c legal advice. If you are in need of speciďŹ c legal advice, please consult with an attorney; he or she will provide advice that is unique and tailored to your legal needs. By Kathleen G. Moriarty, Peters & Moriarty, Attorneys and Counselors of Law
It’s December and that seems to get people thinking about getting the next tax year off to a clean start. That might mean forming a legal entity so that the entity exists on Jan. 1. The most common legal entities are limited liability companies (LLC) and corporations. There are two primary purposes of forming a legal entity — minimizing tax consequences and minimizing personal liability. Although it is more common for larger companies, many sole proprietors and owners of rental property also choose to form an LLC or corporation to own the business. Without getting too technical, an LLC
is owned by its “members,â€? and a corporation is owned by its “shareholdersâ€? — so the entity owns the business, and the members or shareholders own the entity. I can’t speak to the tax consequences, but it’s best to consult with an accountant before forming any legal entity to determine which entity best suits your needs from a tax perspective. The second reason entities are formed is to protect the owners from personal liability. Typically, this means that the owners’ personal assets (homes, personal vehicles, etc.) are not subject to judgment. The idea is that the entity and the person are completely separate things, so that if the entity is sued, there’s no way that the individual can be held liable. This is tough when there is only one owner of the entity ‌ especially when that person is the also the person doing all of the work for the business. A gift shop owner, for example, forms Gift Shop LLC to own her business, and she is the only member owner. The shop owner wants to make sure that, if she becomes unable to pay creditors (suppliers, lenders, landlords), or if a customer is accidentally injured in her shop, her personal assets will be protected from judgment. So what’s the best way to protect the personal assets? How does she separate her business from her as an individual?
Her home, car and any other personal assets should be in her name individually. Ideally, the LLC owns the shop’s inventory, furniture, and computers by making purchases in the name of the LLC and paying for them through a checking account in the name of the LLC. The checking account should never be used to pay for personal items. Similarly, utility and phone accounts are in the name of the LLC. The LLC should also own the building that the shop is in, or the lease should be in the name of the LLC. Any time the shop owner signs on behalf of the LLC, it should be clear that she is signing as the owner or member of the LLC; the signature line states “Gift Shop LLC, By: Shop Owner, as managing member of Gift Shop LLC,� for example. In the best-case scenario, creditors would only be able to take a judgment against any assets owned by the LLC — the building, inventory, etc. — but her home and other personal assets would be protected. This is a simplistic example and is used only to illustrate the basic concepts. Although forming a business entity can be done without an attorney, I would not rely on internet research or online formation companies for advice on the consequences or protection of forming such entities.
contained a STAR code unique to each homeowner for use during the registration process. Who Must Register? If you are a resident homeowner and currently receive the Basic STAR exemption, you are required to register before Dec. 31, 2013, to continue receiving this benefit. Homeowners do not need to register in order to receive their 2013 STAR exemptions and they will not have to reregister every year. The Tax Department will be able to verify homeowners’ eligibility in the future based on the information provided during registration. Registration runs through Dec. 31, 2013. If you are a resident homeowner applying for Basic STAR for the first time, you are not affected by this new registration procedure and will still use form RP-425 to be filed with your local assessor. According to www.tax. ny.gov, “If you are receiving Basic STAR but will be eligible for Enhanced STAR in 2014, you should apply for Enhanced STAR with your assessor, and register for Basic STAR with the Tax Department (to ensure you keep the Basic STAR if the assessor determines you’re ineligible for the Enhanced STAR). What About Enhanced STAR Recipients for Seniors? The new registration process does not affect seniors who receive the Enhanced STAR exemption. ONLY Basic STAR recipients need to register. Recipients of the Senior STAR (aka Enhanced STAR) DO NOT NEED to do anything at this time. Seniors will not be mailed new instructions from the Tax Department. According to www.tax. ny.gov, “Senior citizens receiving Enhanced STAR are not affected by the new registration requirement. Seniors must, however, take steps to ensure that they continue receiving Enhanced STAR. Seniors receiving Enhanced STAR who reside outside of New York City [this includes Cattaraugus County] must continue to apply annually, OR participate in the Income Verification Program.� To participate in the Income Verification Program is easy and your local assessor can answer your questions. How Do I Register? The easiest and most efficient way to register is by
going to the Tax Departments website at www.tax.ny.gov. Please have your STAR code available as you will need it during the registration process. If you have lost your STAR code, you can retrieve it through an online lookup or by calling the Tax Department at (518) 457-2036. The online registration process will ask you a series of questions in order to process the application including: STAR code and property address Names and social security numbers of all owners of the property and spouses Confirmation that the property is the primary residence of one of its owners (married couples with multiple residences may only claim one STAR exemption) Confirmation that the combined income of the owners and their spouses who reside at the property does not exceed $500,000 Confirmation that no resident owner receives a residency-based tax exemption from another state If you are unable to register online, you may do so by telephone by calling (518) 4572036 during business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–8 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.). You may also call this number to receive support with questions about online registration. What if I Forget to Register? It’s easy to forget in this fastpaced world, but a reminder system has been built into the registration process. The Tax Department will send homeowners additional reminder letters in December 2013 and January 2014. In February 2014, assessors will receive a list of homeowners who have not registered or who were ineligible to receive the STAR exemption. The assessment role entries for these homeowners will not include the STAR exemption. Please note that homeowners who were found ineligible for STAR will have the right to administrative review within the Tax Department and review before the State Board of Real Property Tax Services. Am I Eligible for STAR? If you own a house, condominium, cooperative apartment, manufactured home, farmhouse, mixed-use property (including apartment buildings, but only the owner-
occupied portion), then you may be eligible for Basic or Enhanced STAR exemptions. You must own this home and this must be your primary residence. Basic STAR has no age restriction and applicants must have an annual income of $500,000 or less. This income limit applies to the combined incomes of only the owners and owners’ spouses who reside at the property. To qualify for Enhanced STAR, you must be age 65 or older. For jointly owned property, only one spouse or sibling must be at least 65 years by Dec. 31 of the year when the exemption will begin. The income limit is $81,900 and applies to all owners, and any owner’s spouse who resides at the property. To determine your primary residence, your local assessor will consider many factors to determine whether a property is your primary residence including voter registrations, vehicle registrations and length of time spent each year on the property. The assessor may ask you to provide proof of residency with your STAR application, as well as after granting the exemption to verify that it remains your primary residence. Income eligibility in 2014 is based on income information from the 2012 tax year. Income means federal “adjusted gross income� minus the “taxable amount� of total distributions from individual retirement accounts or individual retirement annuities (IRAs). You will find special eligibility rules for seniors, residents of cooperative apartments, manufactured home parks, nursing homes, trusts and life estates at www. tax.ny.gov/pit/property/star/ special_eligibility.htm. How Much Can I Save? Most STAR recipients save several hundred dollars. Savings are affected by your property’s assessed value that is exempt from property taxes due to STAR, taxes collected by your school district and prior year’s savings (STAR savings cannot increase by more than 2 percent). Exemptions may vary based on property location, a recent municipality reassessment, the level of assessment of the individual municipality and the annual adjustment based on the rate of inflation (Enhanced STAR only).
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Silver Bells in the City is held each year in honor of Ray Evans, lyricist of the famous Christmas song, “Silver Bells.” Ray Evans, a Salamanca native, was a pop lyricist who teamed up with the composer/ lyricist Jay Livingston and wrote three Academy Awardwinning songs together, as well as their famous Christmas song, “Silver Bells.” This year the celebration will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Salamanca High School and the Seneca Community Center will be filled with 60 vendors selling discounted toys, games,
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All who love and know him are invited to come celebrate Lynn Weishan’s 100th birthday at a party with all the trimmings and a few impressive surprises! When: Sunday, Dec. 8, 3-5 p.m. Where: United Church of Ellicottville Fellowship Hall, 53 Elizabeth St. Why: He’s turning 100!
EARS Pet of the Week: Injured Dog Needs Help
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one of the dogs EARS rescued this week from a kill shelter in Kentucky, was injured. While the laceration is partially healed on his back end, it did slash through his penile sheath, but it wasn’t lacerated according to the vet, which is a positive. Franklin must have gotten caught in some sort of trap and this is a fairly serious injury. Once he arrives, Franklin will need to be re-examined and his injuries repaired under anesthesia by our vet. EARS needs your donations to help with Franklin’s vet exams, upcoming surgery and to neuter him. Any amount to help defray these costs is greatly appreciated. Franklin is also seeking a foster home or an adopter when he gets to N.Y. Please email us at empirerescue@gmail.com if you are interested in fostering or adopting. Donations to help care for Franklin can be mailed to: EARS, 2 Fancher Ave., Salamanca, NY 14779. Donations can also be sent to our Emergency Vet Fund Pay Pal account at: empirerescue@gmail.com. Remember, your donations are tax deductible!
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR A Calendar of Events for Ellicottville and the Surrounding Communities The Ellicottville Christmas Party at EBC Featuring food stations that include delicacies from local businesses Tickets are $50 per person. Call 800-349-9099. December 6 Christmas Tree Lighting in Gowanda For more information see the “Christmas in Gowanda” Facebook page. December 6-8 Randolph’s 2013 Country Christmas www.RandolphNY.net
December 7 Bowl with Santa No extra cost for this event, just the regular cost of bowling and shoe rentals. Santa should be arriving by 5:30pm. www.timandbonnies.com December 7 Christmas Bazaar 9am - 4 pm United Church of Ellicottville December 7 Randolph’s “Hometown Holidays” Christmas Parade
December 12 ECS Elementary Holiday Concert December 13 Christmas in Gowanda Movies in the Hollywood Theater, letters to Santa, free wagon ridesand more. For more information see the “Christmas in Gowanda” Facebook page. December 13-14 Plaid Tidings at JCC’s Cutco Theater www.octnow.com December 14- TENTATIVE Holimont opens for the Season www.holimont.com
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December 7 Salamanca’s 2013 Silver Bells Festival www.SalamancaChamber.org December 7 Ellicottville’s 2013 Christmas Stroll and Living Nativity Experience a unique, oldfashioned holiday season with the Christmas Stroll. Santa’s arrival, and a Living Nativity. (kids love the live camel.) www.EllicottvilleNY.com
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December 7 2013 Snowmobile Safety Course Little Valley VFW Hall. To register for this safety course, call 716-572-4557. www.SnowBounders.com December 11 Visit with Santa at his Cottage 6 - 8 PM at Lincoln Park www.oleanny.com
Theater, with dinner and movie specials at local restaurants and the Senior Center. See marquee for details. The Historical Museum presents Santa and reindeer, a basket raffle, Christmas Cash Raffle and a Bake Sale on Dec. 21. Also, on Dec. 21 and 22, the Congressional Methodist Church will hold a Craft Bazaar and Auction both days 10 a.m.–5 p.m. On Dec. 22, the Congressional Methodist Church will host the Christmas Cantata “Come Worship The King” at 3 p.m. For more information, visit www.salamancachamber.org.
One of Ellicottville the highlights of Christmas Christmas on Thanksgiving weekend, in Stroll roving carolers the following weekend,and the is the holiday mood. who put the entire village in the This year, the Seneca again be serenading Junction Chorus will folks both you can be weekends, sure and will reawaken that these professional your taste singers barbershop music, that for the dulcet tones voices singing of gorgeous blend of male If you don’tin perfect four-part harmony. know salon, we recommend barbershop from a hair 1962 movie you go out to the part “The Music Man” and and rent the where the fast forward Buffalo Bills Rose” (or just sing “Lida Buffalo Bills check it out on YouTube). — none of them football Those players See Holiday Caroling page
December 7 5 x 7 Art for Everyone Exhibition & Sale Cattaraugus County Arts Council, Allegany
perfume, jewelry, clothing and more. The Cattaraugus County Health Department will also be available to give flu shots. On Saturday, the kids can visit with Santa 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at Parkview Supermarket, watch the Holiday Dance Recital with the Salamanca Dance Center at the Salamanca High School at 1 p.m., and cheer on your favorite performer at the 6th Annual Cattaraugus County’s Got Talent Semi-Finals at the Salamanca High School 3 p.m.–6 p.m. The weekend of Dec. 13 – 15, families can look forward to movies at the Ray Evans
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December 15 Christmas Cantata Ellicottville 3 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ellicottville. Second performance at 7 p.m. at the United Church in the village of Ellicottville December 16 ECS Sports Booster Meeting 7-8 pm - high school cafeteria
Artwork at the Library – Currently, we have artwork in our gallery area that was created by students at the Ellicottville Central School. There are sunflowers made with old CD discs, scarecrows and fish all made by elementary students. Come check out these interesting pieces of art. A special “thank you” to the art teacher, Lillian Lechner, for sharing her students’ creations. Book Club – Meets the second Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. The Dec. 11 book is “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry. Contact Bev Webster at 945-4089 for more information. New members are always welcome to join this relaxed and informal group! Rare Book Sale – Looking for a special book for the reader in your family? Come check out our rare book sale. Books are priced $10 – $40, with values researched from $20 to $300! 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.
December 16 Free Help with NY Healthcare 1–3 pm at the EVL Food Pantry www.communityalliance.org. December 17 ECS Board Meeting 7:30 pm - high school library December 17 ECS MS/HS Winter Concert 7 pm December 17 Charles Dickens Presents: A Christmas Carol 7:30 pm. Tickets are available for $16 Presale, $18 at the Door. www.springvillearts.org December 20 Ski-Ride Movie “Never Not” 8 pm. Nike Snowboarding movie ‘Never Not’, at the Depot, presented by the Boardroom, Nike Snowboarding & Holiday Valley. www.holidayvalley.com December 23 Twelve Ice Skating Days of Christmas 6 - 8 PM at the William O. Smith Rec Center Free admission for public ice skating. $2 skate rental fee. 373-RINK December 31 Holiday Valley’s 2013 New Years Eve Celebration and Torchlight Parade www.holidayvalley.com January 3-4 Ellicottville’s Winter Blues Festival 2014 1-800-349-9099 January 14 ECS Board Meeting 7:30 pm - high school library January 20 ECS Sports Booster Meeting 7-8 pm - high school cafeteria
Religious Services Holy Name Of Mary RC
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Church, Ellicottville 20-22 Jefferson St., 699-2592 Sat. Vigil Mass 4pm & 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
All meetings are at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Ashford (2nd Tuesday) December 10
Cattaraugus Village (2nd Monday) December 9
East Otto (2nd Tuesday)December 10
Ellicottville Town (3rd Wed) December 18, 6pm
Ellicottville Village (2nd Mon) December 9, 6pm
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Little Valley Town First Baptist Church, Great Valley 5049 Rt.219, 945-4629 Sun Sch. 9:30am Worship 10:45am & 6:30pm
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Solomon’s Porch Ministries, Mansfield 7705 Toad Hollow Rd, 257-9138 Sat 7pm, Sun 10am
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Grace Bible Baptist, Mansfield 7968 Reed Hill Rd 257-3645 Sun Sch 10am, Sun Worship 11:0am & 6pm Wed Bible study/prayer srv 7pm
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December 6-12, 2013
THE DILLON TEAM CHRISTY WISER
TINA DILLON, GRI
Licensed Real Estate Agent
Licensed Real Estate Agent
716-474-7862 Cell
716-474-5646 Cell
christy.wiser@era.com
716-699-4800 Ext 122 Work tdillon@ellicottville.com tinadillon.net
MLS#B442594
MLS#B433991
21 Ski Country, Ellicottville $399,000
NOW Open!
Tina Dillon
NEW ON THE MARKET! Enjoy this year’s ski season in this furnished 4 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath end unit w/ garage. First floor master suite & laundry. Open Great Room w/ corner fireplace. A Must See!
with over 225 Gourmet Cheeses
Off O fferi ff ering ing over 2225 25 G Gourmet ourmett C Cheeses, heeses with about 100 from Around the World,
Christy Wiser
Offering cheeses and gourmet items, perfect ffor any occassion this fall or winter, after a day of hiking, biking, riding, skiing, or entertaining in your home or chalet!
EASY WALK TO SLOPES! Grab your skis/board & hit the slopes at HoliMont from this furnished 3 bedroom, 2 bath townhouse at the base of the clubhouse. Cathedral ceilings, fp, deck.
ERA
Real Estate
MLS#B423441
MLS#B436812
MLS#B424527
13 Creekside, Ellicottville $249,900
101 Fox Ridge, Ellicottville $279,900
9326 Bowen Road, East Otto $249,900
6 Greer Hill, Ellicottville $1,200,000
PRICE REDUCED! Take in the incredible views of Holiday Valley in this furnished 3+ bedroom, 3 bath tri-level end unit. Totally renovated inside & out. Warm yourself in front of either of the 2 fireplaces.
31 ACRES! Secluded 3 - 5 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath Contemporary style home on 31 mostly wooded acres. Attached garage, first floor laundry, formal dining. Nature’s Paradise!
WHEN ONLY THE BEST WILL DO!
Natural woodwork enhances the charm of this custom built 5+ bedroom, 4-1/2 bath chalet w/ garage. First floor master suite, rear patio w/ hot tub. Plan your apres ski parties here!
To my customers and clients, THANK YOU for your loyalty!
Express your soft side this season in festive red
including our famous Cuba Cheese Shoppe New York State Cheddar, Old York Cheese Spreads, Premium Aged Cheddar, Fresh Cheese Curd, Salt Rising Bread, Gourmet Delicacies, Kitchen Wares, Local Art.
Customized Cheese Tray Service available. Customized Holiday & Everyday
Gift Baskets Available
Open Daily Sun-Thurs 10 am to 6 pm Fri-Sat 10 AM to 8 PM
EVL Cheese Company NOW OPEN! 5 Washington Street, next to Kwik Fill - in Ellicottville Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Daily
716-699-1065
26 Monroe St. Ellicottville 716-699-2128
Cathy Pritchard & Melanie Pritchard
Lic. Assoc. R.E. Brokers ERA Team VP Real Estate 12 Washington St., Ellicottville, NY Cathy: (716) 983-4234 Melanie: (716) 480-8409 OfďŹ ce: (716) 699-4800 www.teampritchard.com Scan this image with your smart phone to see ALL of our listings!
JIM PIERCE, Licensed Agent
“Buying or Selling? Need to Know... Call Jimmy Joeâ€? O ce 716.699.3954 OfďŹ Cell 716.904.0394
Liquor & Wines
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