EllicottvilleTimes February 1, 2013 by Community Source

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2013

by Jann Wiswall

February may be a short month, but there’s no shortage of fun, exciting and exhilarating activities going on in Ellicottville all month long for spectators and participants alike.

It’s a Big February in Ellicottville! Snowsports Dominate Event Roster

This Sunday, Feb. 3, crosscountry skiers will take to the Art Roscoe Cross Country Trails at Allegany State Park for the Art Roscoe Loppet Classic XC Ski Race. There are three races: a 6K, 13K and 22K. The 22K starts at 9:30 a.m.; 13K starts at 9:45 a.m., and the 6K starts at 10:00 a.m. Register onsite. For information, visit www.heartrateup.com/ artroscoeloppet2313.html. The rain date is Feb. 10. HoliMont is hosting the ninth annual Phoenix International Adaptive Ski Race on Saturday, Feb. 9. This race for skiers with a range of disabilities is divided into beginner, novice, intermediate and advanced race categories. For more information, call HoliMont at (716) 699-2320. Then on Monday, Feb. 11, world-class racer Lisa Densmore will be at Holiday Valley to hold the Your Turn Women’s Ski Clinic at 8 a.m. It’s designed for intermediate and advanced level women skiers who want to take their skills to the next level. Preregistration is advised. Call (716) 699-2345 ext. 4422 for information. The following weekend is chock full and begins on Friday, Feb. 15 when the Rotary Club of Ellicottville is holding its Rotary Ski Day at HoliMont from 9 a.m. –4:30 p.m. The event is open to everyone; tickets are $60 per person and include a lift ticket and lunch. Lunch-only tickets are available for $20. This is a great way for people to meet Ellicottville’s Rotarians and learn about the organization’s important charitable work in See BIG February page 9

ASP Nordic Patrol Celebrates 10th Anniversary Practiced Lifesaving Skills at Last Weekend’s Refresher

Members of the Nordic patrol at Allegheny State Park during their refresher course held last weekend. By Jeff Martin

Victim Pam Hennel sat calmly on the table while the two men moved busily around her, unfolding the small portable splint and ﬁtting it

slowly on her leg. “Does it attach here?” Dave Herrig asked, pausing for a moment. John Fitzpatrick looked on and considered; the splint, after

all, was a new device brought to the annual refresher course for the Allegany State Park Nordic Patrol. Once examined for a few moments, patrol members eventually ﬁgured out the device and moved on to the next exercise. Meant to introduce new life saving concepts to patrol members, as well as review traditional skills, the annual refresher course at the state park is meant to strengthen an already strong patrol. With 21 active members, the Allegany Nordic Patrol is currently in its 10th year of operation. Joe “Butch” MacQueen, a co-founder of the group, said See ASP Nordic page 10

Rotary Club Prepares for Annual Ski Day Fundraiser By Jeff Martin

Unlike the majority of Rotary Clubs throughout the nation, the Rotary Club of Ellicottville focuses on what its members believe is the absolute most important sector in the nation: immediate surroundings. “We don’t have a ton of members,” Greg Cappelli, current president of the club, said recently. “But for those who are involved, we’re more dedicated to the surrounding community than most Rotary Clubs are with their communities.”

Cappelli, one of the founding members of the group, is preparing for its annual Rotary Ski Day. In its 15th year, the event is scheduled for Feb. 15 at HoliMont from 9 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. Door prizes, which include ski prizes, will be offered, as well as a food and cash bar. The cost is $60 per person, which includes a ski pass and lunch; the cost is $20 per person for lunch only. Reservations can be made by calling Jack Luzier at (716) 945-2283 or by emailing him at jcluzier@

gmail.com. Everyone is invited, Cappelli said, and money raised will be dedicated to various causes throughout the Ellicottville community. Created in 1999, the Rotary Club of Ellicottville, has been a driving force in assisting local organizations, including the local library and school district, in their efforts to improve services. Some of the club’s more notable projects include the purchasing of two computers See Rotary Ski Dau page 8

Phoenix Adaptive Program Welcomes Racers from All Over the World Feb. 9

by Eva Potter

Since the late 1980s, special needs children and adults visiting the snow-blessed ski areas of Ellicottville have no longer been relegated

to the sidelines, watching while others enjoy skiing and snowboarding, yearning to do the same. Now, most everyone can experience the excitement and accomplishment of skiing down the picturesque trails of HoliMont thanks to their Phoenix Adaptive Ski Program. On Feb. 9, 2013, HoliMont will welcome racers to the program’s seventh annual Phoenix International Adaptive Race, which has in

years past attracted adaptive teams from all over the U.S., Canada and Europe. This year’s “Rise to the Challenge” Phoenix Awareness day runs from 3–6 p.m. and includes the adaptive races, adaptive equipment demos, VIP presentations, snowsports exhibit area and après ski party entertainment by Only Humen. HoliMont’s adaptive program was started in 1996 by Chuck Richardson and See Phoenix Program page 9

Town Planning Board

Hears AT&T Plan to Improve Service Glen Burn Subdivision Discussion Continues By Jann Wiswall

At its meeting on Jan. 28, 2013, the Ellicottville Town Planning Board heard a proposal from AT&T/ New Cingular Wireless for an amendment to its special use permit allowing the company to replace its existing antennas with new antennas on a tower on Jackman Hill Road in Ellicottville. AT&T’s representative Michael Baroody explained the proposal to the board saying that the new antennas would give AT&T subscribers in the area far better, more reliable 3G data and internet service, as well as better in-home cell phone reception. Baroody noted that no

changes will be made to existing structures at the tower site, which is owned and maintained by Global Tower Partners. AT&T, as well as other providers, leases space for its equipment on the tower. He also said that AT&T is making upgrades all over western New York including Franklinville and Cattaraugus, to name a few. Town Engineer Mark Alianello said that AT&T had a condition survey of the towers done, as is required, and that the towers are in good shape. Both Alianello and Carol Horowitz, town planner, commented that the proposal was excellent and addressed all questions they might have had.

The planning board moved to hold a public hearing on the proposal at its Feb. 25 meeting. If approved, Baroody indicated that the work could be done in just two or three days. Ongoing Business The Ellicottville Planning Board held a public hearing on the Glen Burn Subdivision at 6430-6422 Route 242 East, adjacent to Stride Tool and the Ilex Inn. There were no comments from the public. The board continued discussion about the project with Horowitz, who commented that most of the questions she had raised at the December meeting of the planning board had been See Planning Board page 9

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Until Jonathan Barlow became one of only two barbers in Ellicottville, he was one of literally hundreds of service industry employees fighting hard to make a living in one of the most popular ski resorts in the country. “Oh, yeah, I was one of them,” Barlow said of his service industry career after he graduated high school in Ellicottville in 1993. “You can make a pretty good living at it if you work at it. I had many, many jobs.” Born in Buffalo, Barlow moved with his parents to Ellicottville when he was just over a year old. As avid skiers, his parents loved the area and, as Barlow grew older, he also came to love the vibrant downtown life and slopes. Still, he wasn’t satisfied working as just a bartender. A friend mentioned barber school. He thought about it and looked into it. There was a school in Rochester, one of the only in Western/Central New York, and he enrolled. He found that he had a talent for it – and he loved the conversation that flowed between customer and barber. “I love working with people as it is, so it was a great fit,” he said. His first barber job was in a shop in Hamburg, whose owner would eventually leave that business and join Barlow in Ellicottville. “I learned a lot from him,” he said. “He taught me the stuff they don’t teach you in school, the real world stuff.” Returning to Ellicottville after a stint on a Caribbean cruise line, Barlow opened his barbershop in what is referred to “the old school building,” behind M&T Bank. He built a small but loyal customer base, reaching out to locals and visitors who desired an oldfashioned cut. It wasn’t an easy feat, considering most people

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over the years have steered toward fancy salons. “Barber shops aren’t as prevalent as they used to be,” he said. “But they’re coming back. More people are looking for them again.” When Barlow got the chance to move his business to its new location at 13 Bristol Lane, Suite 13 in Ellicottville Square, he jumped at the chance. This year will be his seventh year as a barber, and by all accounts, the future looks bright. If nothing else, his business serves a purpose that had been left vacant in the village since the 1980s. “My new shop is larger than the old one,” he said. “I’m doing great. It’s where I want to be.” For the time being, Barlow is offering the basic services, but he would like to expand services, possibly offering shaves and facial massages more regularly. “People ask about them,” he said. Cutting hair still gives him a satisfaction that bartending,

with all its hustle and bustle and noisy atmosphere, could not. He’s met several local celebrities, including one of Ellicottville’s most popular celebrities, a banjo player who lives in Salamanca and has made the rounds through many of the bars and restaurants throughout the years. “Maybe I’ll put up a wall of photographs of all the celebrities that have come through,” he said. He has found that many of the younger kids, both locals and visitors, are becoming regular visitors, which is encouraging because most kids like salons where stylists whip and cut hair into the complex styles of the day. “I see more and more people wanting shorter cuts, and that’s great,” he said. “Keeps business going.” For more information about Jonny Barber, call (716) 5723321or visit his website at www.jonnybarber.biz. The business is also on Facebook at Jonny Barber Shop/Running with Scissors.

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Ken Hinman wants to help the local Horse Resource Fund (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization) by collecting cans and bottles . Annie Widger, a board member of Horse Resource, and Hinman will pick up any bottles and cans that you have - just call them (Annie Widger 378-9419, Ken Hinman 474-8214). Or take them to Central Can & Redemption, 284 Central Ave.., Salamanca. You can also drop them off at the Purple Doorknob on Monroe Street, or the Ellicottville Times on Bristol Lane.

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Balloons, 7:00 pm Black Widow A Buffalo-area quartet, they are always high up on fans’ lists as one of the top rock bands and that “rock” category covers a lot of ground – hard and notso-hard to classic favorites. This band is deﬁnitely not for the faint of heart, so rock on!

Saturday Feb 2 Gin Mill, 9:00 p.m. Powerplay This is a very versatile quartet from the Buffalo area playing the best cover songs (for those of you not familiar with music industry terms, a cover song is one that was previously recorded by another artist), so you’ll hear many favorites that will bring back some great memories.

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Local Favorite Liz Boberg and Homemade Jam will be playing at the Gin Mill Monday, Feb. 4, 6:00pm They say “absence makes the heart grow fonder,, and this also applies to the everyother weekly appearance of Homemade Jam. With Pete Boberg on bass and vocals, Larry Cziak on guitar, Liz “Red Door” Boberg on vocals, and special guest Chris Gerwitz on banjo, you’ll hear a really pleasant mix of standards, country and bluegrass. Enjoy!

Wednesday, Feb 6 Gin Mill, 8:00 pm Joe Wagner N’ Friends Every Wednesday night (with VERY FEW exceptions), Joe has been playing here for 29 years! I’m doing the research to see if this is some kind of record. Along with Joe’s eclectic blend of pop, folk and rock favorites, the wings have been featured here for that time as well. You haven’t experienced EVL until you’ve seen Joe!

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Back in town again (they were at the HV Lodge last Saturday), this ﬁve-time Buffalo Music Awards winner plays a great mix of favorite hits from the ‘60s and ‘70s, retro ‘80s and alternative ‘90s, as well as today’s chart toppers.

Thursday, Feb 7 Gin Mill, 8:00 pm Freddie N’Tuck Between these two guys, they have 50+ years of “gigging” and this month marks the second anniversary since these two got together. Freddie called up Rod one day to play a private party here (without even one practice), and they gelled immediately. Acoustic/percussive versions of new and old classics make them sound fuller than most duos. The Pub, 9:00 pm DJ Felony One of the area’s top entertainers (he doesn’t just stand there like a human jukebox), DJ Felony has a light show, trivia, karaoke, and great music.

Balloons, 9:00 p.m. Funktional Flow This quartet from the Buffalo area synthesizes all kinds of music to create its own unique sound from upbeat reggae to a funky blues jam, all the while playing for a wide appeal.

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Next Salamanca Garden Club to Focus on Raw Foods The Salamanca Garden Club will hold its next meeting on Monday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. at the United Congregational Methodist Church at 134 Broad St. in Salamanca. As part of their grant, they are hosting Kristina Barlow, a naturopathic doctor from Ellicottville, N.Y. She will be talking about the beneﬁts of raw foods and how to incorporate them into your diet. She received her

doctorate from the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine. She is board certiﬁed, licensed and has continued her education in homeopathy and craniosacral therapy. She works at Nature’s Remedy in Ellicottville, N.Y. “What I love about naturopathic medicine is the support it provides for any disease. Neither the symptoms nor the diagnosis are treated,

but rather the person and their health. It makes sense that all of us need to be treated with anything that promotes healing. As we continually treat our bodies with beneﬁcial modalities, we always see positive changes.” Any questions should be directed to Nan Miller by calling (716) 945-3845.

Free Educational Events for Area Horse Owners dealers, will begin with free

Blue Seal Feeds is proud to announce a free educational

program for horse owners. Elise Able of Blue Seal Feeds will give a presentation on “Forage Alternatives for Horses” as well as show you how to balance a horse’s daily ration. This presentation will be given Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at the VFW Post 8734 at 5460 Route 353 in Little Valley, and again on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at Country Inn and Suites at 3270 NYS Route 417 in Olean. Both programs are the same. The program, sponsored by Blue Seal Feeds and area feed

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pizza for attendees at 6 p.m. and the presentation will start at 6:15 p.m. Horse enthusiasts are encouraged to attend. There will be door prizes, samples and coupons. Please RSVP to (716) 4813697 or email Elise Able at eliseblueseal@yahoo.com indicating which location you will be attending so we can provide enough food for everyone. Space is limited. For more information on Blue Seal Feeds, visit http://www. blueseal.com.

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Closing Date … Is “Time Of The Essence”? By Kathleen G. Moriarty, Peters & Moriarty, Attorneys and Counselors of Law

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.

No sticking point causes as much trouble as the closing date, especially for buyers hoping to be moved in before ski season starts. As a resort town, many of our buyers are not from New York State and are often caught off guard by New York’s “flexible” closing schedule. Outside of New York, “time is of the essence,” which means that the contracted closing date is binding; parties and attorneys may be subject to financial penalties if the deal doesn’t close on time. This policy is a good one in that it allows buyers and sellers to schedule movers, decorators, contractors and to plan around vacations and professional responsibilities. As much as I love New York, here time is not of the essence. Although most standard contracts spell this out, it is often overlooked in the excitement of finding the perfect house. That’s not to say that closings don’t happen quickly in Ellicottville. In fact, they tend to happen very quickly because many purchases are the buyer’s second home, alleviating the need to coordinate the purchase

with the sale of the buyer’s primary home. The downside is that this leads parties to set overly optimistic closing dates. Fortunately, there are several factors that parties are in control of, both to set a realistic closing date and speed the process. The buyer, if he’s applying for a mortgage, should check with his bank to determine a realistic timeline for closing, including obtaining a commitment, a bank appraisal and time for the bank to review the updated search and survey. Although a cash deal frees the buyer from being tied to the bank for approvals, it doesn’t guarantee complete control over closing. The buyer is still reliant on the seller to provide clear title. As such, the seller’s responsibilities include gathering the search, survey and deed to be sent to his attorney for updating and review. If any issues arise while the bank and buyer’s attorneys are reviewing the search and survey, the seller will be helpful in providing documents to clear title. For instance, if the property was left to the seller in a will, the title search should reflect this; the seller may be required to provide the will or death certificates as evidence of clear title. If the buyer’s attorney is certified to write title insurance policies, the buyer may save time by having his attorney write the lender’s policy – as

opposed to having the bank outsource it to a third party. Occasionally, one party has fulfilled all of his required obligations to close and the other party is not able to do so in a timely fashion. In this case, the attorney for the ready party will send written notice declaring that “time is of the essence.” The notice requires the stalling party to fulfill his obligations, usually within a week of receipt of the notice. If the stalling party fails to perform in the time given, the deal is deemed “dead.” This is a double-edged sword since a dead deal allows either party to walk away without any real consequence. Thus, the declaring party does so at the risk of losing the deal all together. Unforeseen issues are uncommon, but they do come up. As such, the closing date will be set when attorneys, including the bank attorney, are confident that title is clear and any outstanding issues have been taken care of. To avoid frustration, the buyer and seller are wise to keep in regular contact with their attorneys and real estate agents and to hold off on making any closing or post-closing plans until that date is set.

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Get to Know: Travis Widger Title: Racing Director, HoliMont A Few Facts: Travis Widger started skiing at Holiday Valley at age 2. It was only natural, since his father Mike ran the racing program there. Travis started racing there at age 6 until he moved to the HoliMont team at age 13. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when Mike moved to HoliMont to coach the J3 program. Mike still coaches there â&#x20AC;&#x201C; now as head coach. During those years, Travisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; grandfather, Pete, was general manager of HoliMont. Nowadays, Pete records Holiday Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daily slope report after skiing the slopes himself every morning to assess the conditions ďŹ rsthand. And, Travisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; second cousin Jack (son of Dr. Dave Widger, who is Peteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brother) was racing director at HoliMont for 20-plus years before Travis got the job; Jackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still involved in the program. Clearly, the family connections to Ellicottvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ski areas are strong. Not surprisingly, when Travis went to college, it was to ski. He raced for St. Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College in Vermont, where he held the No. 1 spot on the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NCAA Division I team. It was a great time in his life, but after two years of school, he realized that skiing was his passion and coaching was going to be his career choice. He decided to leave school and coached for a year at HoliMont (and worked with

his father at Mike Widger Builders off-season), then was hired in 2007 as associate coach at Smugglerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Notch Ski and Snowboard Club in Vermont. Fast forward to 2010. Travis had been promoted to director at Smugglerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Notch for the next season, and soon-to-be ďŹ ancĂŠ Laura (whom he married in 2012) had completed her masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in social work. Plan A was to stay in Vermont if Laura could ďŹ nd a job in her ďŹ eld. But, they were living in Ellicottville that spring/ summer and, as luck would have it, she got an offer in Salamanca ďŹ rst. So, they chose Plan B and made Ellicottville their home, although during the 2010-11 ski season Travis worked in Vermont and Laura in Western New York. In 2011,

Travis was hired as racing director at HoliMont. Offseason, he still works with his dad doing home construction. Q: What most prepared you for this job? A: So many things have prepared me for this. Certainly, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my lifetime love of winter sports. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been skiing almost since infancy! My family has been involved with both Holiday Valley and HoliMont my whole life, so skiing and racing really are in my blood. Before joining HoliMont as racing director in 2011, I worked at the Smugglerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Notch Ski and Snowboard Club for four years. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where I learned about running a racing program, and it was a great place to learn. Smugglerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Notch has a smaller program than HoliMontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it had about 90 racers, compared to HoliMontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 250 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but its training approach was much the same. Q: What makes HoliMontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s racing program different? A: When I was racing, both growing up and in college, I did a lot of traveling throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. By far, the best programs or camps or events were the ones where the team leadership was on the hill with the kids. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve adopted that approach, and the reason I took the job at Smugglerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Notch, and at HoliMont, is because I can be on the slopes See Widger page 8

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Arts Council Member Show Winners Exhibition Opening Feb. 15

The Cattaraugus County Arts Council (CCAC) will open their 2013 Juror’s Choice: Member Show Winners exhibition on Friday, Feb. 15 from 6-8 p.m. at the Center Gallery on JCC’s Olean Campus. The exhibition includes artwork from the winners of the 2012 CCAC Member Show, Doug Baird, Jeffrey McMullen, Terry Saye and Kim Mehta. The 2012 Member Show, a small works exhibition, was on display at JCC’s Center Gallery in September 2012. Artwork in the Member Show included painting, photography, ﬁber art, ceramics, stained glass, jewelry and woodworking. From this collection, jurors chose a Best of Show as well as First, Second and Third place winners. Jurors for the Member

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Show were Leslie Bellavance, dean of the School of Art and Design at Alfred University and Cynnie Gaasch, executive director of Young Audiences of Western New York. Best of Show winner Doug Baird of Lansing, N.Y., combines drawing, painting, photography and computer processing to produce complex layered images. Compelled by his unique approach and visually compelling images, exhibition jurors chose three of his pieces for display in the 2012 Member Show and ultimately selected him as the Best of Show winner. Baird’s work will be on display at the Juror’s Choice show along with photography from First Place winner Jeffrey McMullen of Cuba,

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work of these four featured artists and we invite the public to come meet them and see for themselves the incredible work that is being produced in our area.” The 2013 Juror’s Choice: CCAC Member Show Winners exhibition will open on Friday, Feb. 15 with a reception at JCC’s Center Gallery in Olean from 6-8 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public and will feature hors d’oeuvres and happy hour refreshments. The exhibition will be open Feb. 15–March 28. For more information, please call 716372-7455 or visit www. myartscouncil.net. The Cattaraugus County Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonproﬁt organization that has served the greater Cattaraugus County region for more than 15 years with quality arts programs and services. CCAC is funded by the New York State Council on the Arts, Cattaraugus County and by members and donors. For more information, see www.myartscouncil.net.

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Local Students Featured in High School Juried Art Exhibition at SBU Dowdall Photograph Wins Juror’s Choice Award by Eva Potter

High school students from over 21 area schools are currently exhibiting their artwork in the annual High School Juried Exhibition at The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University. The public, friends, family and teachers were invited to an opening reception last week. Less than 100 pieces were chosen from a pool of over 300 submissions. Students from Ellicottville Central School included art teacher Lillian Lechner’s students Finn and Aidan Wilson, and art teacher Mary Anne Boyles’ student Isabella Brown. From Cattaraugus–Little Valley Central School, Taylor Furl, Claudia McGlew, Erika Strong, Alex Macchioni, Allyssa Opferbeck and Claire Dowdall, all students of art teacher Carol Purdy, were

selected for the show. Claire Dowdall’s “Winter Shack” photograph won one of three Juror’s Choice Awards. The three jurors, Artist in Residence in the Visual and Performing Arts Department at St. Bonaventure University Anne Mormile, Assistant Curator at the Quick Center Sean Conklin, and student intern Emma Wolf all agreed that “the submissions were difﬁcult to choose from.” Mormile stated she was thoroughly impressed in the quality and variety of work from all grade levels. Conklin added, “As a former graduate from this area, I am proud to see there is a strong interest in art. The variety of styles and points of view proves that art is extremely important in our education system.” The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts is the home of St. Bonaventure

University’s world-class collection, including art and historical artifacts that span from the beginnings of Western civilization into the 21st Century. The collection totals over 3,000 works including paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture, pottery and porcelain. The QCA boasts 18,000 square feet of exhibition space highlighting the permanent art collection, touring exhibitions, a series of special exhibitions developed in partnership with national and international museums, and student and curriculumrelated exhibitions, including this year’s High School Juried Exhibition. The show will hang until Feb. 24, 2013. Museum hours are Monday – Friday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday noon–4 p.m. Admission is free. Please call (716) 375-2494 for more information.

Free Throws for Falicia Feb. 9

ECS Graduate Falicia Elom In May 2011, Falicia Elom, then a junior at Ellicottville Central School, was diagnosed with a rare blood disease. With treatment, she was able to rally and played on the soccer and basketball teams in her senior

year. Falicia graduated in June 2012 and has since undergone many medical procedures in the past months. The ECS community is collaborating to help Falicia and her family by hosting Free Throws for Falicia. The free throw basketball competition will take place throughout the day on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, beginning at 1 p.m. The $10 registration fee includes a free T-shirt, which buys each participant 25 free throws. Awards will be given to the top three male and female ﬁnishers in each class, with a ﬁve free throw tiebreaker. Boys and girls in grades K-1 and 2-3 will compete at 1 p.m. in the ECS elementary gym. Boys and girls in grades 4-6 will compete at 1 p.m. in the high school gym.

Boys and girls in grades 7-9 will take turns in the high school gymnasium at 2:30 p.m., while boys and girls in grades 10-12 will participate in the high school gym at 3:30 p.m. An awards ceremony will immediately follow the group competition. There will also be a 50/50 drawing, concession stand and drawings for door prizes. All donation monies should be turned in to Tim Bergan or Matt Finn or dropped off at any ECS school ofﬁce. Registration money can be turned in any time up to the competition. If you have questions, please call Todd Palmatier at (716) 2440964, or Tim Bergan and Matt Finn at ECS at (716) 699-2316.

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The cold weather and slick roads on Jan. 29, 2013, may have stopped some people from leaving their homes, but it certainly did not stop the 500 soon-to-be brides that attended the 2013 Bridal Show Extravaganza at the Premier Banquet Center in Olean. Sponsored by radio station WMXO, this event gave local brides the opportunity to talk to a variety of wedding-related business owners. While talking with a few local vendors, it was easy to see that any bride at the event would have no problem ﬁnding everything she needs for her wedding. As visitors made their way around the room, they could chat with and pick up literature from ﬂorists, bridal shops, tuxedo shops, photography studios, printers, limousine services, tent rental companies, DJs and jewelers. If a bride was looking for the perfect wedding bands, she could consider buying them from ASK Design Jewelers. “We make sure it is the best quality for the best prices,” said a store representative. Their company offers a full-service shop, custom designs and basic repairs, and has a show room over 4,000 square feet with items ranging from a $25 Pandora bead to $60,000 diamonds. Even though a woman’s wedding ring may be her pride and joy, every bride knows that one of the most important highlights of her wedding is her wedding dress. “We have dress prices ranging from $500 to $1,400, which is not bad at all for the quality of the dresses,” said Susie Austin, owner of BelleRuche Bridal Boutique.

Behind every great wedding, there is most likely a wonderful DJ to get the party in a bubbly mood. DJ “Wick” has only been in business for three years, but you would not have guessed it by how well he presents himself and music. He said, “I normally stick with today’s hits, but I have a 200,000-long song library including music from the ‘50s up until present day. I even have country music to offer.” Along with this extremely wide variety of vendors, there was also a runway fashion show held throughout the event. The models strutted down the runway in elegant bridal gowns, mother-of-the-bride gowns, bridesmaids’ dresses, tuxedos, ring bearer suits and ﬂower girl dresses, while all the future brides gathered in awe at the quality and diversity of the latest trends. One of the models wore an elegant, grey mother-ofthe-bride dress that was a part of the Mori Lee VM Collection, available at BelleRuche. But, the vendor displays and runway show were not all this event had to offer. A beautiful chocolate fountain was ﬂowing in the front room at the event with mouthwatering fruits, marshmallows and pretzel sticks for dipping. Also, an appetizer table was set up with fresh vegetables and mouthwatering boneless chicken wings, and a lovely bar was available to quench your thirst. It was obvious that guests had a wonderful time and future brides and their entourages went home with many inspiring ideas for their dream weddings. With such a great turnout, the 2013 Bridal Show was an absolute success.

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Six Simple Words

By Dan Balkin, HoliMont SnowSports School

“TWO EDGES – FOUR EDGES – TWO EDGES” – I love those words. I’ll admit that they don’t have the resounding ring of “Ask not what your country can do for you…,” or “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall” or “I can’t get no, satisfaction, no, no, no, hey, hey, hey – that’s what I say.” Indeed, those quotes contain some of the most important words uttered since the advent of single malt scotch. But I digress. So, what exactly is “Two Edges – Four Edges – Two Edges”? It is the mantra of the accomplished skier. Any parallel skier knows that you switch edges every time you turn. That is the two edges to two edges part. The key to this ski tip is thinking about “four edges.” Ok, let’s keep this simple. If we are skiing across (traversing) a ski hill, we are on our uphill edges. Some skiers rush from one set of edges to another set of edges when they turn. This is essentially a defensive move. Their idea is to try to get the skis to turn

as quickly as possible so as not to pick up speed. That is understandable, but the rushed turn creates a host of problems, most notably the fact that skis that are wildly swung from one set of edges to another set of edges can never slice through the snow in a clean carving arc. This is where “Two Edges – Four Edges – Two Edges” is useful – especially the “Four Edges” part. The sensation of feeling “four edges” describes the feeling of momentarily ﬂattening our skis between turns. It means that we will slow down the transition between turns and allow our ski tips to draw us into a turn as opposed to violently thrashing the tails of our skis sideways. That move allows us to progressively “feed” our ski edges into the slope. This is especially important if one desires to carve on ice. For, it is almost impossible to wrestle

a ski into a carving arc once it has started sliding across a firm slope. On ice, carved turns are most effective when the edges near our ski tips bite into the ice first. By slowing down our turn transition (that is, thinking about flattening our skis onto “four edges” as we transition from turn to turn), we give our edges a fighting chance to hold on ice. You can control your speed by allowing your carving skis to climb back up the hill until you hit that sweet spot where your speed is in control but you still have enough momentum to help initiate the next turn. The four edges frenzy has even caused J.L. Hinklebottom (famous revisionist historian) to rephrase history. Jack: “Ask not what two edges can do for you, ask what four edges can do for skiing.” Ronnie: “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down the wall of twoedged skiing and allow people to find freedom with four edges.” Mick: “Hey, hey, hey, four edges is what I say.” Whatever.

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interViews: Widger helping our up-and-coming athletes achieve their goals. Really, it’s all about the kids. The other thing that makes us different is that HoliMont communicates so well across and within departments. It makes decision making and planning so much easier when there are no surprises. Q: What do you like most about working at HoliMont? A: The volunteerism and team spirit at HoliMont is second to none. The parents, coaches, ofﬁcials and athletes are like family. Everyone’s in it together to make our program succeed. Our kids are all making great strides, and I think it’s because there is always someone on hand to help. Some of our athletes are so serious about their sport that

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All in the family: Travis, Pete, and Mike Widger. they stay here all season to train and do their schoolwork remotely. Many have gone on to compete at the college level and there’s a large group that is competing with Canadian Provincial teams. Four former

NCAA athletes who competed at HoliMont before college are now coaching here. These kinds of success stories, I believe, are due to the atmosphere of teamwork at HoliMont that makes it unique.

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and accompanying equipment for the local library. In addition to computers, the club bought the library an iPad and two Kindles. “We continue to keep the library electronically sound,” Cappelli said. The club has also helped with local food banks, women’s shelter, Santa’s Workshop and other holiday programs, and scholarships. Events include a children’s fair and a summer folk art and music festival. A popular event, Voodoo Moon, will again be held in August. Cappelli said that event typically attracts over 200 people and serves as one of the club’s main fundraisers. The club also focuses on specific families who are struggling with sickness. “Families fighting cancer is always hard on them financially,” he said, adding that the club assists with gas money for medical appointments. “We

help them where we can.” The club also assists local students who have difficulty securing funds to attend field trips. Recently, the club sponsored a children’s book author and purchased several sets of her books so that local students had access to them. With Family Support for Ellicottville, described as «a bridge between families and supportive assistance,» the club acts as a charitable organization that allows community members to donate time, goods and money. In turn, goods and services are provided to families that need them, including presents during Christmas, food during Thanksgiving, and urgent and medical needs that arise during difficult situations. Family Support is staffed completely by volunteers, which ensures that all goods and services reach their destination without any

Church Signs – Humour With A Jab Of Truth The industry of humour employs a lot of people whose job it is to make you smile or laugh. Stand-up comedians turn the air blue while late night talk shows lambaste and lay waste to celebrities and politicians. Comedy is generally crude, but not on the front lawns of churches where pastors post moral proverbs for a drive-by audience of gawkers. John Fokkens of the Brethren In Christ Church over on Highway #3 has been turning my head for decades with his sign boards boasting brief, insightful truisms of life. GOD’S LAST NAME IS NOT DAMN was the first message I got when I moved here almost 30 years ago and I was sure it was meant to be my welcome-to-the-neighbourhood warning. NO SIN IS LITTLE cinched it. Oh yeah, John could spot a transgressor coming all the way from Fonthill. Apparently pastors know about people like me and how to make us feel guilty – WHAT IS MISSING FROM CH CH? UR! And there’s one that could almost bring me back to the church – DOG SPELLED BACKWARDS IS STILL MAN’S BEST FRIEND. Some signs are meant to change your attitude. BE HUMBLE OR YOU’LL STUMBLE is particularly poignant during election campaigns. And to Canadians especially – DON’T WHINE BUT SHINE. John said that after he ran 1 WEEK WITHOUT CHURCH MAKES ONE WEAK , he got several calls questioning his ability to spell. Unlike the signs that farmers post out here in Wainfleet, at the Brethren In Christ Church – TREPASSERS ARE WELCOME HERE. A few sayings sound a lot like Chinese proverbs – MAN WITH THICK HEAD MAKES THIN CONVERSATION. Some would make for great tattoos – LOVE MANY, TRUST FEW. PADDLE YOUR OWN CANOE. And all are meant to bring perspective – NEXT TIME U THINK UR PERFECT TRY WALKING ON WATER. No doubt some smart-ass ice fisherman believes he’s got this one beat. And yes it is important to remind yourself that EVERY DAY ABOVE GROUND IS A GOOD ONE. Anne Vanderknyff at Wainfleet’s Maranatha Reformed Church is a bit of a hipster when it comes to her lawn signs. JESUS IS MY ROCK AND MY NAME IS ON THE ROLL and READ THE BIBLE. IT WILL SCARE THE HELL OUT OF YOU. I have and it has. Some scripture reads like Stephen King wrote it. Some signs are undeniable – IT’S HARD TO STUMBLE WHEN YOU ARE ON YOUR KNEES. Anne’s also big on ocean themes. MAN’S EXPERTS MADE THE TITANIC. GOD’S AMATEURS MADE THE ARK. That’s a bit of

administrative costs. Oftentimes people think of the Rotary Club as a social organization, which Cappelli said is discouraging. Efforts to help local organizations and families require more than just people getting together and socializing, he said. Because of that, prospective members are invited to join the club. More information about the club can be found at www. ellicottvilleny.com/directory/ rotary-club-of-ellicottville-the.

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one-ups-manship, craftsmanship. GOD PROMISED A SAFE LANDING, NOT SMOOTH SAILING. Catchy. And the one I like but don’t get – WHAT DID NOAH DO WITH THE WOODPECKERS? Some interesting church signs are now popping up on websites as well. READ THE BIBLE. IT’S USER FRIENDLY PLUS WE OFFER TECH SUPPORT ON SUNDAYS. And it would seem the church is challenging the net head on – THERE ARE SOME QUESTIONS THAT CANNOT BE ANSWERED BY GOOGLE. Apparently the parking lot of the Christian Fellowship Church is attracting non-church goers but they have found a unique solution to the problem – CHURCH PARKING. TREPASSERS WILL BE BAPTISED. Car congestion worked its way into yet another religious solution – KEEP USING MY NAME IN VAIN AND I’LL MAKE RUSH HOUR LONGER – GOD. The First Baptist Church posted a sign on the lawn that I’m sure made more than a few parishioners a little nervous – WORSHIP 10 A.M. WHO’S YOUR DADDY? DR. HARVEY PARKER. The Ray Of Hope Community Church is dealing with a rather unique trespasser – THOU SHALT NOT STEAL THE COPPER FROM THE AC UNIT. While the Stonebridge Church of God is doing the work of the Lord and the police – HONK IF YOU LOVE JESUS. TEXT WHILE DRIVING IF YOU WANT TO MEET HIM. And in case you believe that religion does not have a sense of humour or that futility cannot be brieﬂy beautiful – ADAM BLAMED EVE. EVE BLAMED THE SNAKE. AND THE SNAKE DIDN’T HAVE A LEG TO STAND ON. From The First Church Of Awesome Works (what would Jesus think of that name?) comes a little homily that borders on brilliant – HOW DO WE MAKE HOLY WATER? WE BOIL THE HELL OUT OF IT! And one that’s not quite so ingenious but still a personal favourite is the sign I spotted on the lawn of a church in Fredonia, New York years ago. SERMON SUNDAY 10 A.M. IF YOU’RE TIRED OF SIN, COME IN. And underneath hand-written in red lipstick were the words – IF YOU’RE NOT, CALL RITA 716-894-2010. Servants of the Lord delivered these messages and we laughed at them, as we should. Humour springs eternal on the front lawns of churches everywhere. Thank Dog. For comments, ideas and copies of The True Story of Wainﬂeet, go to www.williamthomas.ca

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Together with The Boardroom, Holiday Valley is gearing up for the ﬁfth annual B4BC Board-a-Thon on Feb. 16, 2013. Boarding for Breast Cancer is a national organization that travels to resorts around the U.S. Each Boarding for Breast Cancer event raises money for breast cancer education. Part of the proceeds from Holiday Valley’s B4BC event will go to the Buffalo area’s Women’s Oncology Program at Camp Good Days. We have exciting activities planned in the name of breast cancer awareness that include special riding and park clinics for women, a park contest open to men and women snowboarders and skiers, local shop demos, a cancer awareness outreach booth, silent and Chinese auctions and an awards reception party. The special riding clinics are unique opportunities for women of all ages to learn from Holiday Valley’s ﬁnest snowboard instructors. Whether you are looking to polish your freeriding or park skills, the clinics are designed to offer a fun day on the

slopes ﬁlled with camaraderie and a supportive learning environment. A Learn to Ride clinic is also available for women who are new to the sport.

Starting at noon, the Tribute Ride down Mardi Gras is a new event this year. Register at the Mountain Top Warming Hut. The Tribute Ride is a special opportunity to ski or ride in the name of a loved one or just to ride in support of a friend, family member or co-worker. There is a $10 donation to participate in the ride and you’ll receive a pink Boarding for Breast Cancer cowbell to ring all the way down Mardi Gras!

At 1 p.m., we kick off the Breast Trick Contest in the Rail Park. The contest is open to skiers, snowboarders, men or women. So come and show off your best park skills. The Silent Auction starts at noon and the Chinese Auction begins at 3:30 p.m. Even if you aren’t a skier or rider, stop by the Birdie Room of the new Holiday Valley Lodge to place your bid on some unbelievable silent auction items. Items include a Gilbert Perreault

Sabres Jersey, Scott Chandler Buffalo Bills autographed football, Ryan Fitzpatrick and Marcell Dareus Buffalo Bills autographed photos, Under Armour Outerwear, Oakley, Smith, Skullcandy, Giro, Lib Tech, Roxy, Betty Rides, autographed Barrett Christy GNU B-Pro board and more items are coming in daily. The Silent Auction starts at noon and all the proceeds go to Boarding for Breast Cancer and Camp Good Days. Then at 3:30 p.m., everyone heads back to the Birdie Room for awards, a B4BC party and auction conclusion. Registration for the clinics and Breast Trick contest is from 8:30-10:30 a.m. in the Birdie Room of Holiday Valley Lodge. To ﬁnd out more about B4BC and ways you can fundraise or be a sponsor of the event, visit www. holidayvalley.com/b4bc or call (716) 699-3905. The 2013 Boarding for Breast Cancer is sponsored by the SKM Group and I-Evolve Technology Service integrated marketing communications agency.

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the community. The exciting weekend continues at Holiday Valley on Saturday, Feb. 16 for the ﬁfth annual Boarding for Breast Cancer fundraiser, cosponsored by The Boardroom. Tons of fun and educational activities are scheduled all day long. Proceeds go to support the efforts of Boarding for Breast Cancer and the Buffalo area’s Women’s Oncology Program at Camp Good Days. Later, if you’re a member, be sure to bring your dancing shoes to the HoliMont 50th Anniversary Gala on the evening of the 16th, which promises to be the party of the year. Music will be provided by Party Squad Max with Brass and Mo Porter. FYI, the week of Feb. 1624 is Winter Recess for the Ellicottville Central School. Once again, the weekend of Feb. 22-24 has something for everyone, including the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series on the grounds of the Seneca Allegany Casino

& Hotel in nearby Salamanca. The race will be televised on CBS Sports since some 200 of the fastest snowmobile competitors in the world will compete in this high-flying, full-throttle event. Tickets start at $15; kids 6 and under are free. The Penguin Paddle, the often hilarious and always popular annual fundraiser for Holiday Valley’s Lounsbury Adaptive Program, is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 23. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The Penguin races begin at 1:30 p.m. There’s also a live auction, lunch and a raffle. You also should make time to watch HoliMont’s FLITE Freestyle Ski Team’s Aerial Competition from 10 a.m. on the Feb. 23. The team, made up of 7-16 year olds, performs some jaw-dropping stunts you won’t believe. Later on the 23rd, HoliMont will be holding the longawaited Westmont Ridge property auction to sell the first 31 lots of its new

development. Registration for the auction begins at 2 p.m. Bidders are required to bring a certified deposit check for $20,000 in order to participate in the bidding. The auction begins at 3 p.m. sharp. For more information, visit www. cashauction.com. Then, cap off your Saturday with a Moonlight Snowshoe Tour at the stunning Griffis Sculpture Park in Ashford Hollow from 5-8 p.m. The $50 ticket includes snowshoe rentals, hot chili, the snowshoe tour through the park and live music by Buffalo band Smackdab. Reservations are required. Book early – the event sells out every year. Call Griffis Sculpture Park at (716) 667-2808. On Sunday the 24th starting at 10 a.m., the FLITE Freestyle Team at HoliMont continues its competition weekend with the Mogul Competition – another amazing show from these talented youngsters.

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presented to the HoliMont Board of Directors by the late Richard Freeman. The HoliMont Snowsports School Phoenix Program runs seasonal ski classes for children and adults with special needs, and provides the equipment needed for those who cannot ski or ride using traditional equipment. Most instructors are certiﬁed to teach the adaptive classes and

are aided by over 40 volunteers annually. The program addresses a variety of cognitive and physical needs including autism and other disabilities. Private lessons or seasonal programs are offered on Saturday and Sunday, and during the week by request. Instructors continually update their teaching skills by attending seminars and special training programs sponsored

by Disabled Sports USA and National Wounded Warriors. This year, about eight teams from the U.S. and Canada will participate in the Phoenix International Adaptive Race. Spectators are always welcome. For more information or to register, please call HoliMont Snowsports at (716) 699-8159 or Chuck Richardson at (716) 699-4594.

Fifty-four years ago when Holiday Valley Resort first opened, slope grooming was quite rudimentary. Grooming consisted of occasionally packing the snow either by skis or with a roller pulled by a Ski Patroller (the only skiers skilled enough to not get run over). The old timers tell stories about earning a lift ticket for the day by ski packing the T-bar line in the morning. A thaw/freeze cycle in those days meant a firm surface until the next natural snowfall. The first mechanized groomers pulled various devices that could be dragged over hard snow and ice to break it up (a little). As tractors got larger and more powerful, they could pull bigger tools, but it was the DMC Hydromaster in the early 1980s that was the first groomer that used a hydraulic power tiller to dig below the ice and resurface the snow. The cats also have a large blade on the front to push or pull large quantities of snow. Holiday Valley’s fleet currently consists of five Pisten Bully 600 groomers and one Prinoth BR 350. The oversized, bright red Pisten Bullys have more horsepower and larger tracks and blades to be able to push out the snowmaking mounds. (More on that later.)

Winch Cat One of the Holiday Valley cats is equipped with a winch that is used to groom steeper slopes. The winch is attached to an anchor at the top of the slope, and a cable pulls the cat up the steep pitch then

lets it back down again. This action allows the snow to be constantly groomed back up on to the headwalls rather than scraping snow down and off the headwalls.

Slope Contours Much progress has been made over the last few years in developing a snow tiller that, rather than flatten the slope like a billiard table, allows natural contours. The first tillers were a straight bar, but the most modern “alpine flex” tillers flex in the center to create undulations and gentle curves that make the slopes more interesting. The flex tillers, equipped with “Dumbo ears” also blend each pass into the next to prevent “wind rows.”

What Snowmakers Create, the Groomers Refine A good run of snowmaking can result in large whales of manmade snow. Typically, we will leave the piles to cure over a few days, as the snowmaking crystals are liquid in the center when they first form. Depending on the location of the piles, some are left to create interesting terrain features to play on, and at the same time, they serve as stockpiles for areas of heavy traffic or for anticipated warm-ups. Most of Holiday Valley’s 58 slopes are groomed each night

to give a soft, fresh corduroy surface each morning. The fleet of five or six cats start at 11 p.m. and finishes about 7:30 a.m., covering almost 300 acres. The tiller works by digging down below the surface, grinding the snow, laying it back down and smoothing it with the rubber “comb.” The resulting “fatboy” corduroy also helps with visibility in flat light. The timing of grooming is both an art and a science. If the weather is above freezing during the day and cold at night, grooming is best done later so the surface first has a chance to set up then the groomer softens it. If it snows overnight, the slopes that are groomed early will have the most fresh powder and the slopes groomed later will have a packed powder surface. Early in the season, when we’re trying to build up a base and we get a large amount of new snow, the groomers will pack all of the slopes. Once there is a significant base, we might leave fresh powder on a few slopes or partial slopes, and then groom them the next day. A bit of natural snow mixed with the base helps to knit the crystals together, especially in the spring when the snow is granular. Holiday Valley’s grooming crew has many years of experience, yet they are always learning as the technology improves. Each day presents new and exciting challenges, because just like snowflakes, no two days are alike.

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adequately addressed. There are, however, a few items that must be completed before the board can approve the plan. First, approvals of the sewer plans from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the water plans from the Cattaraugus County Health Department need to be in hand. Carl Calarco, the project’s engineer, said the plans have been submitted. Calarco also needs to submit storm water runoff calculations for review by Alianello, and, Horowitz said, the board will need to review a revised homeowners’ association document when

that becomes available. Given these outstanding items, the board decided to table the decision until all pertinent information has been received. The other issue on the agenda was the Overell property. This property is a duplex home near HoliMont off Rout 242 that was built and owned by two friends. The home has some shared services, including parking, driveway easements, sewer and water lines and an entrance to one property that is accessed from the other’s property. The original owners have died and the heirs would like to know what is required in order to sell according to code. Because of

the complexities of the shared services, a number of variances from both the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Planning Board would be required, likely with conditions. The issue was tabled by the Zoning Board in January due to incomplete information, and the Planning Board cannot address the issue until the Zoning Board makes its decision. The next meeting of the Town Planning Board will be held Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. A public hearing on the AT&T proposal will be scheduled for that meeting.

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ALLEGANY State Park Gary Maslanka, background, guides members of the Nordic patrol at Allegheny State Park during a recent refresher course. Weekly Activities

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wilderness atmosphere. Unlike many parks, ASP Cont. from Front Page boasts trails that deliver skiers that while the patrol maintains the park is commonly referred, into some remote locations. “The patrol we have here a regular presence throughout is a skiers’ destination, a resort. the park, many visitors don›t Consequently, it’s where is the kind of patrol that used to exist all over,” MacQueen even realize the group exists. accidents happen. “A lot of people don›t MacQueen said the patrol said. “Skiers didn’t have or communities realize we›re here,” MacQueen typically responds to under resorts said. “They don’t realize the five incidents per season; most surrounding where they skied. resource they have.” are minor accidents involving Fishermen, hunters, campers With approximately 20 skiers who suffer from – they used to ski in the miles of groomed cross- exhaustion or sprained ankles. wilderness, and that’s what country trails, Allegany State Every so often, a skier will it’s like here.” To address such challenges, Park offers some of the most break his/her ankle or get lost. challenging and remote trails in Such emergencies are standard. the patrol trains members Western New York. Considered But what makes the park in not only general crossby many as the first area to unique, and thus makes the country, or Nordic, rescue offer slopes and trails, ASP, as patrol unique, is the near- but also in wilderness survival. Learning such skills, MacQueen said, can be the difference between life and death. “There could be a scenario where someone needs rescued and additional help could be hours, maybe days, away,” he said. Outside the training cabin, Gary Maslanka led a group of four patrol members around the snowy property, instructing them on how to use a compass properly. He asked where a specific and well-known summit was from where they stood and let the patrolmen find it using only Pam Hennel lays on a table as Dave Herig attaches a their compass. splint to her leg. The exercise was part of a refresher “It isn’t as easy as it looks,” course for Nordic patrol members at Allegheny State Park.

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Maslanka said. One patrolman quipped that he wished he could just use his GPS, but he understood the patrol›s reliance on basic, perhaps even primitive, equipment. Unlike downhill slopes, which are typically populated with hundreds of other skiers and near rescue stations and amenities, Nordic patrol requires a level of self-sufficiency that can be considered brutal. “We have to hump our equipment to the emergency site,” MacQueen said. “That’s different from alpine patrol because they typically have their resources right at their fingertips, or at least the means close by.” Skills in extreme Nordic rescue are offered at the ASP patrol, which includes shelter building, low-angle and rope and pulley rescue. Learning the skills takes time, MacQueen said, which is often why prospective volunteers pass on becoming part of the patrol. “You have to put a lot of hours into training,” MacQueen said, adding that, on average, training takes over 100 hours to become certified. Because of that, more volunteers are needed. The patrol helps with more than Nordic rescue; it

Art Roscoe Loppet is Sunday, Feb. 3

Conditions are looking great for the annual Art Roscoe Loppet Classic XC Ski Race at Allegany State Park, scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013. Three race distances will be held. The mass start for the 22K race begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the 13K at 9:45 a.m. and the 6K at 10 a.m. Prizes will be awarded to the top ﬁve racers for each distance and gender. Plus, dozens of door prizes will be awarded after the races. This race draws skiers from several surrounding states and offers great skiing on the wide, rolling, sometimes hilly terrain. There’s something for all levels of skiers to enjoy, whether you’re an avid competitor or just going for your personal best. To pre-register online, visit www.heartrateup.com/ artroscoeloppet2313.html. Or register on-site at the Summit trailhead on the day of the race. Registration for the 6K is $25; for the 13K and 22K it’s $30. Proceeds will beneﬁt the all-volunteer Allegany Nordic Ski Patrol. Just in case – the rain date is Sunday, Feb. 10. Organizers will make the call Friday afternoon. assists with sled riding and automobile accidents, two types of incidents that happen regularly at the park. The patrol maintains a regular presence on the trails during busy times and weekends, as well as during the week. For MacQueen, the call

to serve continues to be very strong for him and the team. “If you›re committed to it, you do it cause you love it,” he said. For more information about the group, visit http:// alleganynordic.org/blog.

Over the Hills and Through the Woods of the Art Roscoe XC Trail

By Jann Wiswall

The man behind the Art Roscoe cross-country ski trail is, by all accounts, Hugh Dunne, a retired forester, engineer and superintendent of the Red House area of Allegany

State Park (ASP) and eventual director of the Allegany Parks Region from 1978-1990. In 1952, Dunne was working as a forester and engineer for the assistant director of Allegany State Park, Art Roscoe. In addition to being a dedicated forester, Roscoe was an avid downhill ski racer who is widely credited with bringing skiing to the park. Roscoe and Olympic ski jumper Karl Fahrner were instrumental in developing the Bova Slopes, the ﬁrst downhill ski area at the park and in the See Art Roscoe Trail page 11

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region. Bova Slopes started as a walk up/ski down area in the 1930s and eventually boasted three rope tows and two ski jumps (one 50 meters, one 30 meters). Due to lack of state funding for facility improvements, however, the Bova Slopes were closed in 1970. “Private ski areas, notably Holiday Valley, were able to invest in the latest lifts and facilities; our State budgets were never going to allow us to keep up,” said Dunne during a recent conversation. Skiing was still a priority for Roscoe, however, and when Dunne proposed the idea of building ski touring trails, Roscoe embraced the concept and told Dunne to run with it. So, from 1968-70, Dunne laid out the entire 28-mile system,

following existing railroad beds, hiking trails and old wagon trails and making sure to disturb as little forest as possible. He also paid a lot of attention to ensuring the trails took skiers past some of the most beautiful vistas in the park. “With our vast acreage and high elevation, it was a natural addition to the park,” said Dunne. “And we did almost all of it without any state funding – it was just me and another park employee. I had to do a little bartering for culvert pipes.” The trail was a hit almost immediately as the sport started to increase in popularity and cross-country skiers from all over the area and surrounding states recognized the trail for its uniqueness and natural

beauty. In 1978, Dunne left ASP to become director of the Allegany Parks Region, overseeing the Lake Erie, Cuba Lake, Long Point and Allegany State Parks. By then, Roscoe had died, but Dunne saw a way to keep his memory alive. He proposed naming the trail after his former boss and friend. It was officially dedicated the Art Roscoe Cross-Country Ski Trail on Dec. 23, 1978. Dunne, who to this day serves as a commissioner on the Allegany State Park Commission, remembers Roscoe as the best boss he ever had and the most dedicated park official he has ever known. “We were like a family back then,” he said, adding that “the region really benefitted from Art’s leadership.”

From the Bookshelf Recommended Reading from the Ellicottville Memorial Library

“The Twelve Tribes of Hattie” by Ayana Mathis A debut of extraordinary distinction: Ayana Mathis tells the story of the children of the Great Migration through the trials of one unforgettable family. In 1923, 15-year-old Hattie Shepherd flees Georgia and settles in Philadelphia, hoping for a chance at a better life. Instead, she marries a man who will bring her nothing but disappointment and watches helplessly as her firstborn twins succumb to an illness a few pennies could have prevented. Hattie gives birth to nine more children whom she raises with grit and mettle and not an ounce of the tenderness they crave. She vows to prepare them for the calamitous difficulty they are sure to face in their later lives, to meet a world that will not love them, a world that will not be kind. Captured here in 12 luminous narrative threads, their lives tell the story of a mother’s monumental courage and the journey of a nation. Beautiful and devastating, Ayana Mathis’s “The Twelve Tribes of Hattie” is wondrous from first to last—glorious, harrowing, unexpectedly uplifting and blazing with life. An emotionally transfixing page-turner, a searing portrait of striving in the face of insurmountable adversity, an indelible encounter with the resilience of the human spirit and the driving force of the American dream.

ECS Girls’ Varsity Skiers Finish First, Second and Third Against Gow On Jan. 23, 2013, the Ellicottville Central School’s Ski Team raced at Kissing Bridge against The Gow School in Section VI competition in a best time of two slalom races. According to Coach Kelly Fredrickson, the girls’ varsity team

of Sophie Sellstrom, Joran Lyford and Caitlin Toth placed ﬁrst, second and third, respectfully. Sellstrom had the fastest time out of all the racers. From the boys’ varsity team, Alex Paddock placed third and had the fourth fastest time

out of all the racers. Congratulations to all the racers on the ﬁrst ski team in Section VI! The next race was held on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, at Kissing Bridge versus The Gow School. Results will be reported in next week’s paper.

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BOYS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL 7:30 pm vs Sherman 7:30 pm vs. North Collins 7:30 pm @ Clymer BOYS’ JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL 6:00 pm vs Sherman 6:00 pm vs. North Collins 6:00 pm @ Clymer BOYS’ MODIFIED BASKETBALL 5:00 pm vs Franklinville 5:00 pm @ Alleg/Limestone 5:00 pm vs Salamanca GIRLS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL 7:30 pm @ North Collins 7:30 pm vs Clymer GIRLS’ JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL 6:00 pm @ North Collins 6:00 pm vs Clymer BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ BOWLING 9:00 am vs Hinsdale Girls Sectionals Boys Sectionals

ECS SKI TEAM Upcoming Events:, Jan. 30 6:00pm at Kissing Bridge, Feb. 5 6:00pm at Holiday Valley, Feb. 25–26 NYS State Championships at Bristol Mountain/Western New York Schools Section 6 vs. Section 5 Alpine Ski Racing

ECS Sports Boosters Working on Banner Project The ECS Sports Boosters Club is forming a committee to create banners for all sports to be hung in the gym. They welcome members of the community to join them on this project. A club spokesperson said, “The banners will be to

note team championships for every team. We are going to try and go back as far as we can.” On another note, they report that the basketball concession stand is doing well. If you follow them on Facebook, you will see the

Help Build the Ellicottville–Great Valley Recreation Trail with a Tax-Deductible Donation A recreation trail fundraising campaign to pay for planning, as well as construction and future maintenance of the trail, has been launched – and you can help today! Please consider making a generous tax-deductible donation online at www.cattfoundation.org, or mailing your check payable to EllicottvilleGreat Valley Trail Fund, c/o Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation, 120 N. Union St., Olean, NY 14706. Call Jennie Acklin at the Ellicottville Times for more information: (716) 699-4062.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR A Calendar of Events for Ellicottville and the Surrounding Communities Jan 2-April 25 ECS Walking Program Mon-Thurs 6-9pm when school is in session - check in at the High School back parking lot entrance each time.

All are welcome - not just Rotarians. Cost is $65 for skiing and lunch, or $20 for just lunch. For reservations contact Jack @ 716-945-2283 or jcluzier@gmail.com

Snowmobile Trails are Open throughout Cattaraugus County

February 16 Boarding for Breast Cancer at Holiday Valley 2013

on groomed trails -featuring double set tracks. For current conditions, call 716-354-9121. www.heartrateup.com February 11 Lisa Densmore “Your Turn” Women’s Ski Clinic

(pending snow conditions) Get a free Enchanted Mountains snowmobile trail map at 1-800-331-0543. Download a map at www. enchantedmountains.com (search snowmobile map).

February 23 Holiday Valley Penguin Paddle The Penguin Paddle is a fundraiser for the Lounsbury Adaptive Ski Program where participants slide down the slope on their belly “penguin style” in a stylish garbage bag. Call 699-2345. March 7 United Way Day at HoliMont

A fun day in the terrain parks to raise awareness of breast cancer. Special park clinic for women, pink ticket fundraiser, demos, rail jam and more. HolidayValley.com February 22-23 AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series 2012

March 9-10 Holiday Valley’s Winter Carnival & Ellicottville’s Mardi Gras Celebrations March 23 Holiday Valley’s Pond Skimming

For classic cross-country skiing only, no skate (freestyle), snowshoeing or pets. Back-country trails are available all over the park for snowshoeing. For current conditions, call (716) 945-0523.

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Religious Services •Holy Name Of Mary RC 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 Cr. Washington and Jefferson Sts. 945-1820 Services 5pm Sat., 7:15am & 10:15am Sun www.stjohnsofellicottville.org •St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Ellicottville 6360 Rt. 219 East, 699-2265 Worship Sat. 5pm, Sun.10:30am •United Church, Ellicottville Cr. Elizabeth and Elk Sts. 699-4003 Sun. Sch. 10:15am, Worship, 10am

Hosted by Holiday Valley Snowsports School For intermediate through advanced level skiers, call (716) 699-5510 ext 4422 or 4424. February 15 Rotary Ski Day at HoliMont

Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel. More than 200 of the top snowmobile racers from North America anda dozen countries worldwide.

Introduction to Needle Felting Class – Needle felting is the piercing of tufts of raw wool numerous times using a sharp needle with ting barbs. Instructor Cathy Lacy will provide all participants with their own kit containing a variety of alpaca roving, needles and a foam base. This class will be held on Feb. 20 from 6–8 pm. The fee is $10 to cover the cost of materials. Registration is required due to limited class size.

Moonlight Snowshoe Tour at Grifﬁs Sculpture Park

Artwork at the Library – Currently, we have artwork in our gallery area that was created by students at the Ellicottville Central School. There are snowmen made by the kindergarteners and ﬁrst graders, mittens designed by the fourth graders and some interesting book covers and weavings done by some of the older students. Night Sky Classes –All three classes are full. Please contact the library if you are

All meetings are at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Ashford (2nd Tuesday) Feb 12 Cattaraugus Village (2nd Monday) Feb 11 East Otto (2nd Tuesday) Feb 12 Ellicottville Town (3rd Wed) Feb 20, 6pm Ellicottville Village (2nd Monday) Feb 11, 6pm Great Valley (2nd Monday) Feb 11 Humphrey (2nd Monday) Feb 11 Little Valley Town (2nd Monday) Feb 11 Little Valley Village (2nd Tuesday) Feb 12 Mansﬁeld (3rd Monday) Feb 18 Otto (3rd Tuesday) Feb 19 Salamanca City (2nd Wednesday) Feb 13 Salamanca Town (2nd Tuesday) Feb 12

•First Baptist Church, Great Valley 5049 Rt.219, 945-4629 Sun. Sch. 9:30am Worship 10:45am & 6:30pm

Griffis Sculpture Park is sponsoring its annual Moonlight Snowshoe Tour on Saturday, Feb. 23 from 5-8 p.m. Reservations are required. The $50 ticket includes snowshoe rentals (courtesy The City Garage), fresh, hot chili (courtesy Balloons Restaurant), a snowshoe tour of Griffis Sculpture Park and live music by Buffalo band Smackdab. Book early – the event sells out every year. For more information and to register, call Griffis Sculpture Park at (716) 667-2808.

February 3 2013 Art Roscoe Loppet Classic Cross Country Skiing 9am - 2pm. Classic Cross Country Skiing on Allegany State Park’s Art Roscoe Trail System. Choose course distance

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Skiing With Your Hands Hi again everybody! If you have read any of my previous articles you should recall the words “balanced and athletic” stance. It is from this foundation that you become a more active and adaptable skier. Active in this case means there is functional and appropriate movement in good skiing. I don’t mean the movement down the hill, but the movement of your body and appendages to enhance your skiing. With all the structure and design for performance in skis now, it’s easy to just “go along for the ride,” meaning with stiff boots and shaped skis, many people just “park and arc.” You see these people on Mardi Gras, laying back and tipping from side to side while arcing from tree line to tree line of the slope. Typically, their hands are down at their sides, or held in some other static and awkward position. Basically, they are just along for the ride. Good skiing is an activity that uses the whole body to do it well. When you were a kid and wanted to see how far you could walk on the rail of a railroad track, what was the ﬁrst thing you did? Put your arms out at your sides, right? Well, same-same in skiing. It’s all about balance and you need to use all parts of your body to enhance your performance. For a simple demonstration, leave your poles at the bottom of Cindy’s lift , ride up and go to the top of the headwall, now make some dynamic short radius turns. Where are your hands? Down at your sides? Behind your back? No, they are out at your side assisting in balance and leading you into turns. More to the point, you should hold your arms away from your ribcage, your hands outside your elbows, with wrists/poles vertical. Now retrieve your poles and go back up, make some comfortable turns on Cindy’s and allow your pole touch to trigger your turn. Don’t lead with your arm, take your body in the direction of your new turn with the pole touch and swing, use the alternating pole swings to

SNOWSPORTS TIPS By Ron Kubicki, Director of Holiday Valley Snowsports School

develop a rhythm in your turns. Count1-2 swing, 1-2 swing for short turns; 1-2-3 - swing, 1-23 swing for medium, etc. Watch racers in all disciplines – slalom, GS or downhill. All of these athletes enhance their performance by using their arms and hands for balance. A couple of drills for hands and arms – place your poles across your chest with your arms over the top of them. The weight of your arms will keep them in place, but the poles will keep your elbows away from your ribcage. Now make some easy turns down lower Sunrise or other suitable terrain and note how your poles, hands and arms are key components in maintaining balance. Now, repeat that run holding your poles in your hands, but keep your elbows away from ribcage and hands outside your elbows for more of a “ﬂow” to your turns. If you want to work on rhythm, again on moderate terrain, use a double pole touch so you actually ski between your poles as you turn. Do this to establish a consistent turn shape and size. Then, again return to just swinging the downhill pole but keep the same rhythm and size of turn. Additionally, where you touch your pole is determined

by the size of turn and terrain. On long radius turns, pole touch is closer to tip of ski. On short steep turns, more downhill below boots. Keep your arms and hands loose, raised and in front of you – elbows away from your ribcage, hands outside your elbows, wrists/poles vertical. Swing your pole with your wrist, do not reach and stab with your arm. Follow the basket of your pole with your chest, and voila’, you are skiing with grace and poise! The more you practice, the more adaptable and comfortable you will be on different terrain and in changing conditions. Push your envelope a bit and try these and other tips, or take schedule a training session with a PSIA-E/ AASI certiﬁed pro. If you see us out on the snow, stop and say “hello.” And, remember to always … Go with a Pro! From printed and video educational material of Professional Snowsports Instructors of America/American Association of Snowboard Instructors

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Development Team, and has continued to be a powerhouse in alpine racing. She had many successful years racing for the U.S. Ski team from 1976 to 1979. After graduating from Dartmouth College, she spent six years on the Women’s Pro Tour, retiring in 1990. Since 1991, she has been ranked No. 1 in her age group on the U.S. Alpine Master’s Ski Team, and holds four world titles and 76 national titles across all alpine disciplines. Densmore has worn many professional hats including color commentator for skiing for most major networks. She is a former ski school director, magazine editor, writer and ﬁlm producer. Since 1991, Densmore has been a spokesperson, athlete and product development

“I’m not going to push you too far, but I’m going to push you to the envelope of your comfort zone,” she explained. Women will also learn the importance of good gear and how it impacts their skiing. Densmore will also give an educational talk about how to choose the right gear and will offer demos from different manufacturers including Elan. “Everyone will have access to anything they want to try at the demo center throughout the course of the day,” she said. Densmore’s events emphasize fun and relaxation. consultant for Head, “There’s a mental piece of it developing women’s hard that’s really important. You’re goods like shaped skis. At the more relaxed. You’re with the same time, she founded the girls. No one’s going to make Head-Subaru Women’s Ski any judgment calls if you fall Clinics, now the Your Turn down or don’t look particularly Women’s Ski Events, which graceful.” Participants are put into have helped over 6,000 women small groups for a more take their skiing to a new level personalized experience. over the past 18 years. “I rotate from group to Girls’ Day Out on the Slopes group,” she said. “Depending Densmore said her allon how many gals are there, women’s clinics are different in that she employs the top I ski an hour or two with women ski instructors from each group, so I get a pretty each area. From experience, good chunk of the day with Densmore said women tend everybody. We do video not to ask questions and take analysis as well as the actual risks in mixed-group settings, teaching piece of it.” After lunch, participants can but in her clinic “it’s women switch out their gear if they teaching women and it’s girls’ like. The day is capped off with day out.” Most women have a an après ski party and lots of breakthrough in their skiing swag giveaways. She said, “As long as you in her clinics for a number of reasons.

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When I cook dinner, I’m looking to make something that is kid-friendly, nutritious and fast. One of the more tasty and kid-approved items I make are quinoa cakes. You can put anything in them really. Last night I made them with steamed kale and they were gobbled up in a ﬂash. If you have been living under a rock, quinoa is the darling of the grain family and has pretty

much exploded onto the food scene in the past few years, with good reason. The grain is very high in protein – one cup cooked has 8 grams of protein! Quinoa also is packed with nutrients like calcium, iron, potassium and zinc, and it is also gluten free. It cooks up in a matter of minutes and is pretty much ﬂavorless, so you can add it to anything.

Here is the recipe I made last night. The only long parts are steaming the kale in a bit of water in a saucepan steamer, if you have one. Omit the cheese if you would like to go dairy free.

Quinoa Cakes 1 cup uncooked quinoa 2 cups water 4 eggs, whisked 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese 3 scallions, whites and greens sliced thinly 3 cloves of garlic, minced ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup steamed kale, chopped 1 cup breadcrumbs (use gluten free if you want to stay gluten free) olive oil Directions: Rise quinoa in a ﬁne mesh sieve. Then place in a saucepan with 2 cups of water and cook about 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Cool quinoa to room temperature. You will have some extra cooked quinoa left over once you make the recipe. I like to reheat it in the morning, put some pomegranate seeds and maple syrup in it, and serve it for breakfast. Mix eggs, cheese, scallions, garlic, salt, kale and breadcrumbs in a bowl. Add 2 ½ cups of cooked, cooled quinoa and mix everything together. Let mixture sit a few minutes to absorb liquid. Make about 12 patties. I used a two-tablespoon scoop and then ﬂattened the patties. Heat some olive oil in a large sauté pan. Add about 4-6 patties to the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook patties about 3-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown on both sides. Serve immediately with some mashed up avocado or some plain yogurt or just eat them plain. Enjoy!

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(716) 592-7242 or (800) 640-0370 M &M Holland Propane â&#x20AC;˘ 10035 Route 219 â&#x20AC;˘ Springville, NY 14141