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SILVER BELLS FESTIVAL 2019 Weekends in December • Times Vary Throughout Salamanca, Salamanca
WREATH MAKING/BOXWOOD Wednesday, December 4th • 6pm Nannen Arboretum, Ellicottville
This past weekend, Holiday Valley opened a week earlier than expected for skiers and riders.
By Brooke Szpaicher Holiday Valley fired up the snowmaking a few weeks back with the cooperation of Mother Nature and got a head start for the winter season. With the temperatures working in Holiday Valley’s favor, snow makers were able to get a decent base for an early opening day
to the season. This past weekend Holiday Valley opened a week earlier than expected for skiers and riders! I took some time to catch up with Jane Eshbaugh, Director of Marketing, to find out what Holiday Valley expects for the See “SEASON” Page 8
Bob McCarthy’s Irish Christmas Sharing the Spirit of the Season with Friends & Neighbors
This weekend, November 29 - December 1, is chock-full of holiday events. See full schedule, page 6.
Ellicottville, NY – One of the best ways to describe downtown Ellicottville in the Christmas season has been as something Norman Rockwell would have conjured up. The New York Times says, “it is like being transported to a scene from an old black and white Christmas movie.” As we start thinking of the Jolly Old
Elf himself, why not come to see what the fuss is all about during the annual Christmas in Ellicottville weekend? The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce brings you a weekend full of holiday primer events to get even the most Grinchy heart See “X-Mas” Page 11
Ellicottville’s 32nd Christmas Stroll The History Behind the Timeless Event
CHRISTMAS IN GOWANDA
December 6th - 8th • Times Vary
Main Street, Gowanda
COUNTRY CHRISTMAS 2019 December 6th - 8th • Times Vary Village of Randolph, Randolph
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Irish Christmas will take place this year December 6 at EBC.
Sneak Peek Inside this Issue...
Demo Day at Holiday Valley
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Thanksgiving is here and that means the season of giving is just around the corner. Again this year “Bob McCarthy’s” Irish Christmas, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ellicottville continues in Bob’s honor as he touched so many in Ellicottville See “IRISH” Page 4
The Annual Christmas Stroll will take place this year December 7.
By Carol Fisher Come with me on a Stroll back in time to 1987. M.J. Brown’s mom, Mary Duszynski, has gathered a few of her friends and fellow Alley Katz volunteers (Gigi Kuhn, Reta Schroeder and Joyce Evans) at her home. Over coffee, she is telling
Town Board Meeting Notes Tax Increase By John Thomas, Staff Writer
A Visit with Mountain Shop Experts Carl & Chasidi
Opening day of the 2019-2010 season has already come and gone. With welcoming blue bird skies and great snow, there were a lot of smiling faces! The holiday season is also quickly approaching along with the winter season, what better way than to visit the Holiday Valley Mountain Shops to buy that special something for everyone on your list. I took some time to speak with Carl Kirchner, Mountain Shop Manager, and Chasidi Hill, Assistant Mountain Shop Manager, to learn what preparation goes into prepping for the upcoming season.
See “STROLL” Page 11
Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, November 2019 Solar Debates Heat Up
Holiday Valley Update ... Pg. 5
them about an event that she became aware of while she and Dr. D. lived in Mooresville, North Carolina. It was a combination of what we currently celebrate in Ellicottville: Christmas in Ellicottville and the Living Nativity. It was that latter
Solar Amendments
Town Planning Integrates Changes for Solar
Solar Public Hearing At the Town Board public hearing last Wednesday, the Board heard comments both for and against large-scale solar projects in the Town. The meeting started with Town Planner Gary Palumbo presenting a summary of the new zoning regulations for solar power plants. Mr. Palumbo stated the zoning codes are “silent” on solar projects, and if such projects are not mentioned in the codes, they are automatically not allowed. The proposed amendments recognize three categories of solar facilities: Tier I: small scale roof-mounted arrays for both residential and commercial sites. Tier 2: Groundmounted systems for on-site consumption and less than two kilowatts, Tier 3: commercial installations primarily to sell power for off-site consumption and limited to 25 megawatts. Tier 3 plants would be allowed in AG (agricultural) and LD (low density) areas that make up about 85% of the town area. Certain areas such as woodlands, wetlands, and significant hilltops would be protected from installations. Tier 3 projects would need a special use permit and the proposed codes contain
The first order of business for the Town Planning Board on Monday night was to consider a sign permit application for the Ellicottville Distillery. The
See “SOLAR” Page 4
See “BOARD” Page 4
In the first order of business the Town Planning Board approved a ground sign for the Ellicottville Distillery along the railroad and Route 242.
Story by John Thomas, Staff Writer
Christmas In Ellicottville : November 29th - December 1st, 2019 : Town Of Ellicottville
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~ The Villager ~ November 28th - December 4th, 2019
Publisher’s Word “Giving Thanks....”
The one day Americans set aside to celebrate the things we are most thankful for is finally here. Thanksgiving is a holiday of home, family, and peace. This important event has a different meaning to each of us. It serves as a reminder that regardless of the type of year we’ve had, there’s always a need to acknowledge the fact that true blessings grace all of our lives. We all share in the fact each one of us owes a debt of gratitude for being alive, for waking in the morning, getting out of bed and walking out the door. This is something we need to remind ourselves each and every day.
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Rosy Simas Artist Reception
of Attachments”, as well as a Q&A session. There will also be light refreshments. Rosy Simas (Seneca, Heron Clan) is a choreographer and visual artist based in Minneapolis. Sima’s work investigateshow culture, history and identity are stored
in the body and expressed in movement (dance, film, and image). For more than 20 years she has created work dealing with a wide range of political, social and cultural subject matter from a Native feminist perspective. Simas is a Native Arts & Cultures Foundation fellow, a First People’s Fund fellow, a Guggenheim fellow, a Dance USA fellow, a McKnight fellow, and a Joyce Awards recipient. Sima’s work has toured and been exhibited throughout Turtle Island. For more information on this event please visit the Facebook events page.
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Christmas” at the Ray Evans Seneca Theater. December 12th: 3-5pm - Santa’s Carnival at Community Action. December 14th: 10am-12pm - Santa & Live Reindeer at the Salamanca Historical Society Museum. December 14th: 6-8pm - Calling Santa with WGWE. December 14th: 7pm - Silver Bells Holiday Show at Ray Evans Seneca Theater. December 14th: 10am-4pm - Christmas Bazaar at the Allegany Community Center. Enjoy native crafts & foods, as well as Christmas Arts & Crafts. December 15th: 3pm Christmas Cantata at United Congregational Methodist Church. December 17th: 6pm - High School Holiday Concert December 21st: 12-6pm - Classic Holiday Cartoons on the screen at Ray Evans Seneca Theater, presented by the Silver Bells Holiday Shop. So, join us and hear the snow crunch, see the kids bunch, this is Santa’s big scene, and above all this bustle, you’ll hear silver bells, it’s Christmas time in the city, ring-a-ling, hear them ring. Soon it will be Christmas Day. For more information on this event please visit http:// www.salamancachamber.org/ news
the ringing of bells. Bells? and festivities kick off with a Yes, that’s right we all love parade on Friday, December Police Patrol: that it’s almost Silver Bells 6th at 6:30pm! Santa and in the City time. Soon in the Mrs. Claus will be ushered in air there will be a feeling of at the end of parade (on Main Christmas as the strings of St.) to Jefferson Park where streetlights, even stoplights they will hit the switch to turn Notes From The Desk of Deputy Officer in Charge will blink red and green. on all the holiday lights in the This week was one that saw ahead we plan on having anThe theme of the festival is Park, and officially ring in the the police department handle uneventful week policing wise.a reminder of Ray Evans, season! Bring the family and numerous incidents at both There is Thanksgiving andlyricist of “Silver Bells” who enjoy the Holiday festivities, music, hot chocolate, and the ends of the spectrum. the Christmas in Ellicottvillewas born in Salamanca. The police department was Festival. For the Christmas in The Ray and Wyn Evans surprises that this magical busy handling incidents that Ellicottville festival police willFoundation, the Seneca time of the year can bring. December 7th: 9-11am consisted of two burglaries have on normal manpowerSalamanca Chamber, and its to unoccupied residences, and we don’t expect any issuesmembers are busily planning - Breakfast with Santa at and organizing their holiday Myer’s Steakhouse. Call assisting the fire department to arise from the festival. with a structure fire, car Everyone from the Policeevents to help you ring in the 945-3153 for reservations. December 7th: 1pm - “Arthur accidents, and a notable car Department wishes theholiday season. accident involving a bear. community a Happy and Safe It was opening weekend at Thanksgiving. As always, Holiday Valley and it was next time you are on the street surely noticeable with the and see one of our crew, stop amount of traffic through the and say hi! We will always Weekly Column Welcoming All Donations On #GivingTuesday, December 3rd community. have an interesting story for By Jim Bouchard, Looking to the week you! Deputy Officer in Charge are really important!), Make it payable to EARS. Checks MUST be received by Monday, December 9th to count towards our Cattaragus The Villager is currently updating the 2019-2020 Ellicottville Gives total, enabling us to receive even more donations Phone Directory. If you would like to add, update or remove your through their organization. contact information please email Jessica@thevillagerny.com. We Our mailing address is: EARS, are also including email and cell phone numbers at your request PO Box 445, Salamanca, Ny 14779 We want to thank all of our supporters who have donated on past Giving Tuesdays. It’s one of the biggest fundraisers Giving Tuesday is coming profile where you can donate. of the year for us and 100% of The Nannen Arboretum Welcomes Donations on December 3rd up soon, so please Save the To make it easy for you, here’s donations go to saving animals Date and spread the word! the direct link to our page: in need. Remember, no EARS We invite you to donateIt’s taking place on Tuesday, https://www.cattaraugusgives. volunteer is ever paid. We Giving Tuesday, December Nannen Arboretum grounds 3 2019, is a global day at 28 Parkside Drive in to the Nannen ArboretumDecember 3rd - so it’s almost org/organizations/empire- donate our time because we of giving celebrated the Ellicottville NY. Through Society on: Our Facebookhere! You can donate online at animal-rescue-society are all they have in this world, If you prefer to mail your and we are their voice. Your Tuesday after Thanksgiving your donations, the society page, www.facebook.com/CattauragusGives.org. Just go in the United States. This is provides educational nannenarboretumsocietyto the site, click on View Our donation that’ll work too. generous contributions have an excellent opportunity to programs throughout the or on our website, www.Participating Organizations, Just send a check dated for helped us rescue over 800 donate to your favorite non- year in addition to caring n a n n e n a r b o r e t u m . c o m /enter Empire Animal Rescue December 3, 2019, with dogs and cats so far in 2019! Society as your search, and Cattaraugus Gives in the Thankyou for your continued profit organizations. for the 350+ trees, shrubs, support The Nannen Arboretum perennial gardens, and Thank you for your support,you will be directed to our memo line, (these two steps support. Society, a 501 c(3) volunteer features located in the the Nannen Arboretum Society organization, manages the arboretum.
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I’m thankful for my friends, my family and the opportunity to do business. I’m thankful for all the really great folks who make The Villager the publication I’ve always dreamed about. Most of all I’m thankful to you, my dear readers, for always providing me with the greatest level of satisfaction any person could get – The Seneca Iroquois National through honest and sincere Museum is hosting an artist feedback. Without this and reception on December 5th your continued support we from 10-8pm. wouldn’t have a reason to Join in the Artist Reception for exist. Rosy Simas on December 5th, Happy Thanksgiving where you can meet the artist! everyone! There will be a discussion on Until next week … her work “Bloodlines: Images Jeanine Zimmer
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with his spirit and generosity. Ellicottville Brewing Company is hosting the event again this year on Friday, December 6th beginning at 6pm. Although it can never be the same with his passing, Bob’s dedication to this event inspires us to continue with his magic. It was McCarthy who said, “I love doing Irish Christmas which is a night of Irish magic. I don’t know how the magic gets there, but it just does. That’s the beauty of it.” For 14 years, the Irish Christmas fundraiser has become an event to remember, and one that locals and weekenders alike won’t miss. McCarthy’s wagon will be parked outside of EBC starting around 8am, where new toys and unwrapped gifts are collected for Santa’s Workshop and the Sheriff’s Santa Program, which provides gifts to make Christmas a little special for less fortunate families in our community. Again this year, a number of restaurants will serve a special Irish dish at a reasonable price or you can order from the great
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A Visit with Holiday Valley Mountain Shop Experts Carl & Chasidi EBC menu. We understand that there will be a “Secret Weapon” from the Brewery this year and we can’t wait. The highlight of course is the Pie Auction and the intention is to continue the way Bob wanted it. Again Ed Frederickson has volunteered to create pie boxes and special furniture like Bob did and, believe it or not, a number of Bob’s creations donated to be auctioned off as well. We have been overwhelmed this year with donations for the auction so there are some great surprises in store for all tastes. If you would like to donate to the auction with a special dessert, please contact Katy Arena at 716-801-2740 applications in the works at this time, and the Code Enforcement Officer would probably not accept any applications until the codes are set in place. Town Supervisor Matt McAndrew said the Town is going through the process of establishing codes and added the Town is “trying to do it the right way.” He assured the assembly, “We have good people on good boards.” At this point, Joel Santensvan from a solar company addressed the gathering. He said his company wants to work closely with their “partners” to create optimal land use with their projects. He asked the group to imagine a world with large-scale solar installations on the rooftops of commercial buildings. He said his company would encourage creating bonds or letters of credit to facilitate the decommissioning of plants after their typical life span of 25 years. Board member John Zerfas said, “solar is the future” but said he wouldn’t want to see a project that would negatively affect people. Mr. Palumbo pointed out it is better the Town comes a little late to the game; that way, “we can see the mistakes others have made.” There were no more comments, and Board submitted a draft of the proposed amendment to the zoning law to include solar instillations (See Solar Debate Heats Up). At the public hearing several changes to the new provisions were suggested, and Monday the Planning Board reviewed them. One change included battery storage systems which are being developed. Planning created a requirement that battery storage systems can only be an accessory use as part of an approved Solar Energy System. Another revision covered increasing the size or power of a previously approved Tier 3 Solar Energy Plant. Any change in power or size in
(CH): We are busiest during and you can drop it off at the holidays and luckily that Katy’s by 2pm on November is when most of the college 29th. Please make sure you students come home and want provide your name and the to work. We are lucky to have dessert name so you can be them! acknowledged at the event. If (CK): November comes you have any other questions and we begin to set up all the regarding this event, call Greg products. We have a great team at 716-474-7832. of veterans who help with set The spirit of the season is up and training. We then look unmatched in Ellicottville, forward to the opening day, and Bob McCarthy’s Irish seeing new and familiar faces! Christmas is a perfect I would also like to add how opportunity to share it great of an addition Chasidi B y Brooke Szpaicher being built in 2000. with friends. Remember to has been to our team. Her eye Chasidi Hill (CH): I have mark your calendar, Friday for fashion, her knowledge Opening day of the 2019been at Holiday Valley for December 6th at 6pm at EBC to buy, she has really grown 2020 season has already come seven years. Honestly, I to share the spirit with friends into the role. Her expertise and gone. With welcoming initially started here for the to help give back to families in with guests and employees blue bird skies and great snow, perks and then Carl talked me the community. is impeccable. Someone there were a lot of smiling into staying! Look for more information on in upper management once faces! The holiday season (V): What goes into the event in this paper. “Hire your is also quickly approaching preparing for the next season? mentioned, along with the winter season, (CK): The buying cycle replacement,” and I have the public hearing was closed. what better way than to visit begins eleven months prior. definitely found that person! There are two Holiday the Holiday Valley Mountain We actually leave next week Supervisor’s Report Town Supervisor Matt Shops to buy that special to start buying for the 2020- Valley Mountain Shops, one McAndrew announced there something for everyone on 2021 season. We attend three at Yodeler Lodge and the other will be a shared services your list. I took some time shows, one in New Jersey and at the Main (the Golf Pro Shop meeting amongst town to speak with Carl Kirchner, two in the Poconos. Starting in the summer). They offer a Supervisors in Little Valley Mountain Shop Manager, in the fall around September, diverse product line including: on December 12 at 6pm. and Chasidi Hill, Assistant the start of data entry begins. Picture, 686, Obermeyer, The goal is to adopt a shared Mountain Shop Manager, All the new product gets NorthFace, TenTree, and services plan for 2020 to to learn what preparation put into the computer and Nils, just to name a few. The goes into prepping for the products begin to arrive here shops carry one of the biggest submit to the state. upcoming season. on out. Come October, we selections of children’s gear Property Taxes Under new business, the Villager (V): How long begin to hire employees. starting at three years old Board passed a resolution have you both been at this Some are returning and some including clothing, helmets, new hires. We hire all ages goggles, and other accessories. raising property taxes for next job? Carl Kirchner (CK): I fourteen and older; some Be sure to visit the shop for year. The tax rate will be 12.7 cents per thousand assessment. have been here for 19 years. start in high school and stay any Holiday needs: Holiday Supervisor McAndrew said I interviewed with Bonnie through college, when home Valley apparel, souvenirs, gift cards and more! overall, the total Town Budget when Yodeler Lodge was on breaks. is down, but because the state still owes the Town 70% of the grant money awarded for the consolidation of the Town and Village’s engineering Various Local Businesses In The County Participate December 3rd departments there is a sharp decline in the fund balance account the Town uses to Community Theatre, Olean pay bills. The Town also had Theatre Workshop, Challenger significant financial outlay last Learning Center of the Twin year. It made improvements Tier Region, Inc., Citizens to the Holiday Valley pump Advocating Memorial station, improved Town Hall’s Preservation (CAMP), heating and AC systems, Wild Spirit Education, purchased new vehicles for Inc., Springville Center for the highway department, the Arts, Empire Animal remodeled the exterior of Rescue Society, Canticle Town Center, and completed Farm, Portville Free Library, the creation of the combined HomeCare & Hospice, Engineering Department. A Entering its seventh year, Foundation, Organizations that are Rehabilitation public hearing on the increaseGiving Tuesday was founded taking part in this 24 hour Girl Scouts of WNY, St. was held in November. as a movement for people to fundraising event can be Elizabeth Mission Society, remember charity during the found on the Cattaraugus Inc., Lounsbury Adaptive Ski the future would require a holiday season. Celebrated Gives website, sponsored Program, Dr. Lyle F. Renodin Cattaraugus new review and approval by on the Tuesday following by the Cattaraugus Region Foundation, Region Community Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) Community Foundation or the Planning Board. Solar rd Energy Systems on flat (Dec. 3 ) and the widely the Giving Tuesday website. Foundation, CRCF - Olean rooftops must not extend recognized shopping events You can search for a specific Parks Beautification Fund, above the parapet of the Black Friday and Cyber entity, specific location or Veggie Wheels, Rescue Pups, #GivingTuesday specific cause! You can read Inc., Joyful Rescues, Inc., roof or extend more than 42 Monday, kicks off the charitable a short summary of the entity, Golf Fore Heroes, Olean City inches above the roof. This season, when many focus on donate directly (via credit School District Foundation, is a change from the previous Class of 1983 standard of 36 inches. A Tier their holiday and end-of-year card), and also see what your OHS Scholarship, Little Valley giving. donations are going to or even 3 instillation must be placed 500 away from any residential Since its inaugural year in leave a special message for the Fund, Genesis House Shelter, Tickletown Trade, Inc., Big structure. The minimum 2012, #GivingTuesday has recipient. Here are some that are 30 Athletic Fund, The Good distance to the boarder of a become a movement that Conservation District will be celebrates and supports giving participating in our area, from Samaritan Award Fund, 100 feet. Town Planner Gary and philanthropy with events the above listed websites Southern Tier Health Care Palumbo will incorporate the throughout the year and a or ones that are asking for System, Council on Addiction changes the Planning Board growing catalog of resources. help on their own websites. Recovery Services and many discussed and submit the #NYGivesDay was created Nannen Arboretum, African others. Center for For more information on this revised zoning amendment out of this and is specific to American event please visit https://www. giving back to nonprofits in Cultural Development, Trito the Town Board for their New York State. County Arts Council, Olean givingtuesday.org/ December meeting.
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Ceremony will take place on November 30, 2019 5:00pm at Pioneer Park. Families can enjoy singing w/Tim Hollamby until 5:30pm when Santa arrives for the official lighting ceremony. There The Village of Portville’s will be cookies, doughnuts, Christmas Lighting and hot and cold beverages
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By Ann-Marie Gariepy There are those among us that simply live for ski season. Much as someone who enjoys any other seasonal sporting season. Winter sports lovers are a special breed. Wishing for cold and praying for snow. Snow. And more snow. Lodges everywhere have been long preparing for the 20192020-ski season. Maybe none more so than the Cockaigne team. After a fire in 2011 destroyed the lodge, Cockaigne Resort is a literal phoenix rising from the ashes. Located in the serene beauty of Cherry Creek, NY the 425-acre property has been brought back to life. Not only to its former glorybut beyond. And this season, they’re ready. In its most literal sense the definition of Cockaigne is “an imaginary land of great luxury and ease”. And that is exactly what is provided to all who venture to Cockaigne Resort.
trail to suit every level of skier, snowboarder or snowmobiler. The Marzipan slope shares space with a NASTAR race eligible run. The National Standard Race is the world’s largest known recreational ski and snowboard race program allowing racers to compare themselves with one another regardless of where and when they race. Eligibility for resort participation is determined by the organization. For more information on becoming part of the NASTAR program visit www.nastar.com. Ski trails are open all week with the exception of Tuesdays, Adult and Junior priced all access tickets are available for weekday and weekday nights (4pm-close), Saturdays and Holidays both all access and night, as well as Sunday all access. Adult and Junior season passes are available for purchase and a great value for avid skiers of any age. Veteran and Seniors receive a 10% off season passes and skiers under 5 are FREE. Get your engine started and round up a group of friends to make tracks on the Snowmobile Adventure Park. Several designated and well-marked trails make your snowmobile adventures safe and fun. For those of us who don’t ski, board, tube, ride or frankly, “do” winter outdoors there is a place for you too. Enjoy food, drinks and fun at one of three destinations for eats and potables. The Base Pub offers monthly and weekly food and drink specials as well as a fun menu of assorted finger foods, mac & cheese, soups, salads, pizza and a burger menu that
After adding 5,600 feet of snow making systems and refreshing the former system, Cockaigne was making snow on November 12. Forcing water and pressurized air through a snow gun, aka snow cannon, makes snow. Snow making is used to supplement natural snow and requires low temperatures. Now they just need a little help from Mother Nature. Three refurbished lifts and a J-bar are up and running. State of the art lighting is standing by to provide the best night skiing, tubing and snowmobiling you could wish for on those cold, dark winter evenings. The Cockaigne Resort hill is 430 feet at its highest elevation and boasts 80 skiable acres the longest slope being 3,600 feet. The Cockaigne Resort boasts a veritable “Land of Sweets” on the slopes, From Peppermint Twist and Sugar Plum Run to Gingerbread and Macaroon there is a slope or a See COCKAIGNE page 12
HO! HO! HO! The holidays are fast approaching and there’s no better way to get into the spirit than by spending some time in Allegany State Park. Join the Environmental Education Department on Saturday, December 7th for a fun, festive, family eventSaturday with Santa! The big day starts at 1:00pm in the Red House area of the Park. Stop to hang a couple of ornaments on the big tree in the Red House Administration Building. There will also be plenty of crafts for the kids to make and take home. The Allegany State Park Historical Society will be holding a kids coloring contest and mailing letters to Santa in the lobby. The Red House Picnic Area, site of Santa’s Workshop, is open from 1:00- 4:00pm. Make a pinecone bird feeder, design your own button, and take pictures in the festive
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FIREWORKS! Saturday, Dec 7th: Train Rides with Santa, Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, Police and Fire Truck Rides and “Every Christmas Story Ever Told...and then some!” performances at the Theater. Two showings: 1pm and 5pm. For a full schedule or more information on this event please visit the Facebook event page.
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Kids are invited to dine with Santa, Saturday December 14th at the Great Valley Fireman’s Clubhouse on Depot St. in Great Valley from 9-11am. Kids receive a special treat from Santa and a delicious pancake breakfast FREE: prepared by the Fireman’s Auxiliary
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In this, the season of giving, we are asking event participants to bring nonperishable food items that can be donated to the new Great Valley Food Pantry. This is sure to be a great day! Don’t miss out! For more information please contact the Environmental Education/ Recreation Department at 716-354-9101 ext. 236 or AlleganySP@ parks.ny.gov The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, which are visited by 74 million people annually. For more information on any of these recreation areas, call 518-474-0456 or visit www. parks.ny.gov, connect with us on Facebook, or follow on Instagram and Twitter.
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Saturday November 30th Free Pancake Breakfast with Santa Finnerty’s Tap Room; across from Wingate *Donations will be accepted for the Ellicottville Food Pantry Non-perishable items/cash 11:30 - 1:30 Free Hot Chocolate and Cookies- Tim & Bonnie’s: 8 Bristol Lane 11:30 - 1:30 Make your own Christmas Slime w/SK8EVLTim & Bonnie’s: 8 Bristol Lane 1:00 - 3:00 Fire Truck Rides with Santa - Jefferson Street: Pastor Dan 1:00 - 4:00 Horse and Wagon Rides - Katy’s Café- Washington Street 1:00 - 3:00 Cookie decorating at Cupcaked - Monroe Street 1:30 - 3:30 Photo with “Buddy the Elf” and Christmas Crafts - ERA Team VP 2:00 - 3:30 Interactive Children’s Activities - Wingate by Wyndham 1:00 - 4:00 The Ellicottville Sound Chorus throughout the Village 3:15 - 4:15 Meet Santa - Wingate by Wyndham: Chuck 3:30 - 5:30 Meet a Real Reindeer - Post Office Lawn; Washington Street 10:00 - 7:00 Stores Open - Hours Vary by Store 10:00 - 7:00 12 Days of Christmas Scavenger Hunt: Participating Locations
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Sunday December 1st 10:00 - 11:00 Free Pancake Breakfast with Santa - Villaggio - Monroe Street: Chuck *Donations will be accepted for the Ellicottville Food Pantry Non-perishable items/cash 11:30 - 12:30 Kids Holiday movie - Villaggio 11:00 - 1:00 Cookie decorating at Cupcaked - Monroe Street 11:30 - 1:00 Interactive Children’s Activities - Wingate by Wyndham: Chuck 11:30 - 1:30 Free Hot Chocolate & Cookies - Tim & Bonnie’s: 8 Bristol Lane 11:30 - 1:30 Make your own Christmas Slime w/SK8EVLTim & Bonnie’s: 8 Bristol Lane 12:00 - 2:00 Horse and Wagon Rides - Katy’s Café -Washington Street 12:00 - 2:00 Meet a Real Reindeer - Post Office Lawn; Washington Street 12:00 - 1:00 Meet Santa - Wingate by Wyndham 10:00 - 7:00 Stores Open - Hours Vary by Store 10:00 - 7:00 12 Days of Christmas Scavenger Hunt: Participating Locations 11:30 - 1:30 Tim & Bonnie’s: 8 Bristol Lane *Bowling with Elves is $5 per/child with shoe rental *Bowling with Elves and create your own Holiday pizza- $15 *Create your own Holiday pizza- $10
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Winter Safety Tips
It’s THAT Season: Cold, Wet, Snowy - Ideas to Make it More Safe By Carol Fisher The Farmer’s Almanac predicts that this coming winter in our area “will be warmer than normal, with above-normal precipitation. The coldest periods will be in early December and early to mid-January, from late January into early February, and in late February. Snowfall will be above normal in Ohio and below normal in most other areas. The snowiest periods will be in early to mid-January, from late January into early February and late February into early March, and in late March.” Got all that? By now, with the warm days we’ve recently had, you have hopefully done the necessary winterizing of your home with weather stripping, insulation, cleaning your gutters, etc. If you haven’t, this may be your last good weather week to do those things (and plant those spring bulbs). While you are at it, have your heating system checked, fireplace flues and chimneys inspected and check or install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. If possible, acquire a generator and know how and where to safely use it (outdoors - no less than 20 feet from house). If power goes out and you must use grills and/or camp stoves, keep them out of the house, basement or garage. Get your car ready: Are your tires ready to handle the snow and ice? Check your lights, battery and antifreeze levels. For pet safety, use nontoxic antifreeze containing “denatonium benzoate.” Carry a snow shovel, scraper and small broom. Keep your gas tank filled at all times. Carry spare warm clothing,
including gloves and hats and tall boot or Wellies in a waterproof bag. We carry large emergency backpacks in our cars which include portable chargers, extra batteries for the cell phone, flares, emergency mylar thermal blankets (Walmart and Target have these), food (jerky, energy/protein bars, Fritos corn chips which can serve as both food and fire starters), water, a lifehammer (emergency escape tool), maps, compass, flashlights and extra batteries, crank/ battery-powered radio, weatherproof matches in a sealed container, empty ziplock bags, emergency candles, magnesium fire starter, signaling mirror, hand and body warmers, medications and a first aid kit to which we have added tweezers, scalpel and Kwik Clot (WalMart or styptic powder from Petco). We also carry in our vehicles a hatchet, rudimentary fishing supplies, booster cables, flares, tire pump and kitty litter in case we get stuck. Remember, when you start your car, give a rap on the fender and hood to alert any sleeping animal which may have crawled up into a warm space for shelter. Speaking of animals, my
Jack Russel Terrier does not like the snow. Her short legs don’t allow for much clearance when she is sent outdoors to do her business. If the snow is over 3 inches, she stands outside the back door, ears plastered down with a forlorn, pathetic look on her face, as if to say, “you want me to do what? Out here in the cold and snow?” But, all pets are not equal. I realize that when I walk through town and see large, furry, weather hardy pooches tugging their owners into a sprint as they are out for their walk. Although there is a disparity in our pooches’ temperaments and tolerances for the cold, it’s good to remember that with the winter season approaching there are a few common sense rules to follow regarding our pets. Pets burn more energy in winter so you may find you need to feed them a bit more. Pet coats and boots are both cute and practical. Use them. If your pets paws have been exposed to salt, wipe them with a damp cloth. It can burn their paws and if they lick it, the salt can make them sick. If they are sensitive to cold, take them outdoors only long enough for them to do their business. Do not leave dogs See SAFETY page 10
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Cont. From Cover upcoming seasons and some of the changes to look for while you’re out there! Villager (V): What does a day in your shoes look like while preparing? Jane Eshbaugh (JE): In the Marketing Dept. every day is a surprise; every day is different. Before opening day my prep list includes switching the website over to winter mode, working with my ad agency to plan out the winter ad schedule, working with our creative people for print, radio and tv ads, billboards and social posts, creating and updating our winter calendar of events, working with our sales team to create promotions for products and events. My opening day prep list includes gathering together the information and writing the opening press release and sending it out to media, then scheduling and doing interviews with the media, updating the website and getting info to Spencer for social media updates, updating all the snow reporting outlets, communicating with Ashley and Spencer to film the first chair and the rest of the excitement on opening day, and I’m sure there’s tons more I could add! (V): Holiday Valley seems off to a good start. What expectations are there for the 2019-2020 season? (JE): We are eternal optimists and always expect a fantastic season! So far, so good! (V): Any new upgrades/ changes for this year? (JE): There is $3.3 million in improvements this year with highlights including 107 new HKD Impulse snowguns, a new Pisten Bully 600 Snow Groomer, a new website
(launching next week!), installing LED lights on the slopes in the East Complex and a big glading project where we cleaned out all of our 4 glades and several tree trails by removing downed logs, filling in gaps and low spots and removing little saplings and branches that hindered the path though the trees. The other big change is our ticketing. We are encouraging people to purchase their lift tickets on our ecommerce page at www.holidayvalley. com. If they buy at least a week in advance, they will save about $10, depending on the ticket they buy. These discounted rates are lower than last year’s ticket prices! If they want to have some flexibility on the date of their ticket they can upgrade for $5 and have the option to change the valid date of their ticket. (V): How was the turn out for opening day/weekend? (JE): We couldn’t have asked for better weather cooperation with blue bird skies! It was a great day, lots of smiles, really nice snow conditions and a good crowd! We even had 10 rails set up in the Rail Park. Jane also noted, “Get free lift tickets with lodging at the Inn at Holiday Valley from now through December 24th, do all of your holiday shopping with Holiday Valley gift cards for everyone on your list, then hit the slopes while everyone else is suffering at the Mall.” We are very excited for the upcoming season ahead, be sure to stay tuned to Holiday Valley’s website and social media platforms to keep up with all the upcoming events offered! When you think about it, it is pretty remarkable that our little ski town operates two resorts. HoliMont is the private resort that offers memberships for the entire family to not only ski or ride, but a family atmosphere, resort feel, and awesome
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The biggest change HoliMont this year was the switch back to the grid for their power needs. For the last 16 or more years, HoliMont generated its own power for lifts and snowmaking.
events. I chatted with Greg Culver, HoliMont’s Marketing and Sales Director, to find out a little bit that is happening for the 2019-2020 season! (V): Greg, how long has you been with HoliMont? Greg Culver (GC): I have been there five years. (V): What does a day in your shoes look like while preparing? (GC): Oh boy! I manage all of our marketing and sales avenues so there is a lot to get ready for the season. We create all of our advertising in house so it’s a busy time of getting digital, print and promotional materials out and circulated. We meet with many different groups and companies to plan their visits to HoliMont and iron out the details. We attract ski clubs and groups from multiple states and Canada. Coordinating that schedule can be pretty involved. Our retail shop has new inventory rolling in everyday and my See SEASON page 10
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Museum Store Sunday Sun. Dec. 1 (9-5pm)
The Museum along with more than 1,000 museums Nationally and Internationally will offer relaxing and inspired shopping inside your favorite cultural institutions/museums. (In store only)
Cyber Monday Mon. Dec. 2 (9-5pm)
Our new online shopping at senecamuseum.org gives you the convenience to shop from work or home. (Restrictions may apply)
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Saturday and at 12pm on Sunday at Katy’s Café and will tour the village then head across the street to the Wingate by Wyndham, our event sponsor, for a special time to meet with Santa and make sure you are on that ‘Nice’ list. While you wait for your turn, why not make a Christmas decoration to remember the joyous festivities. It’s all available, and all free, right there at the Wingate. At 5:30pm on Friday, Santa, his carolers, and Rudolph will stroll from around Katy’s, up through the village, to the famous ski tree, where songs will be sung and real live reindeer will arrive at 6pm. Hot chocolate will be available, compliments of Holiday Valley, and a countdown will take place for Santa to magically flip the switch and turn on the lights on the Village Christmas Tree lights and the rest of the village at 6:30. The streets of Ellicottville will look like a scene from It’s a Wonderful Life! Saturday and Sunday start at 10am with a pancake breakfast with Santa. Enjoy flapjacks at Finnerty’s on Saturday and then on Sunday at Villaggio complete with a Christmas movie on their huge screen. Monetary and non-perishable food donations will be accepted to assist the Ellicottville Food Pantry to help the less fortunate. Please be generous! The rest of the weekend will be filled with carriage rides, fire truck rides,
cookie decorating, and even more time with Santa for the little ones. Santa’s reindeer will be at the largest and most famous ski tree in America on Friday, Saturday, and, Sunday, and of course, the great retail merchants and restaurants of Ellicottville will be open all weekend as well. What a great way to get out as a family and get a jump on that Holiday shopping! Come out to the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce Christmas in Ellicottville Nov. 29 – Dec 1. “We are very proud to be able to present this entire event for FREE through the generosity of our presenting sponsor, Wingate by Windham, and many others”, commented Brian McFadden, Executive Director of the Ellicottville Chamber About Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce: The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce provides advocacy, promotional and benefit solutions for its members - setting the standard for excellence in member service, community collaboration, business growth while achieving a high quality of life in Ellicottville and the surrounding area. We foster and promote business with our members while stimulating local economic growth. For more information about the Ellicottville chamber of Commerce, including membership, please visit http://www. ellicottvilleny.com.
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check out the nice selection of craft beers. SATURDAY: We begin at The Gin Mill with Terry Savastano from 2-6pm. He plays folk/roots style covers and throws in some comedy to boot. West will hit the stage from 8-12am. They play rock/country rock/ blues style covers to shake your booty to. The kitchen is the latest in town, open till 11pm weeknights and 12am, weekends. Madigan’s will be celebrating their 38th anniversary with their legendary annual party featuring Tony DeRosa providing some covers from the 80’s-today from 6-9pm with tons of food and giveaways and drink specials. They talk about this party till the next one. We’re back at Balloons main stage for The A-List from 6:30-10pm. They play dance covers from the 6090’s. Dj Jesterz will take over the sound booth with some thump, thump for your hip shake from 10-2am. A couple doors south on Monroe St The Public House will have AJ Tetzlaff from 8-11pm. AJ plays a multi genre set and tries to gear his set list to whatever the audience responds to. Try the nightly specials and a fine wine list. On the other end of Monroe Villaggio will host Jillian Eliza from 8-11pm. She plays a country/Rock/pop set of originals and covers. You
can’t go wrong with anything on the menu and they have a delightful weekend specials. Mangia’ Mangia You have two options on Monday night. Balloons has wing night starting at 4pm. 25 cent wings, the cheapest in the southern tier, with a large craft beer selection and lots of TV’s to watch sports or you can go to Finnerty’s for Asian night (formerly sushi night) starting at 6pm. They have added some Asian entrees to the sushi so selection. They have a great selection of draft beers, a pool table and dart board and flat screens everywhere with sports, sports, sports. If it’s the first Tuesday of the month The Gin Mill will host The Hick Ups fro 7-10pm. They play a roots/bluegrass/ folk/country/Americana set of covers featuring banjo and dobro. Try the pot roast, it’s like mom makes. The Gin Mill has been hosting Wagner, Winston, wing, Wednesday, from 8-11pm, for 35 years with no sign of stopping. The. Band plays folk/Americana/ country style covers and those 26 draughts are ice cold. A local’s favorite. We hope you have a wonderful holiday here and as you go through the Christmas, holiday season please remember, ALWAYS SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC!!!!!!!!! GO BUCKS, MICHIGAN SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!
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Every Tuesday from 5:30 to 6:30 at the Ellicottville Memorial Library we will have someone here at the library to help answer your computer and technology questions. No need to book an appointment, just drop in. This is an open house format beginning at 5:30 in the library’s Community Room. All ages’ welcome. Snacks provided at NOTICE OF FORMATION of a Domestic Limited Liability Company 5:00 by the Cattaraugus County EFNEP Program. Monthly-featured workshops are Be it known that Keem, LLC, a limited liability company formed under the laws of the State the first Tuesday of the month. November 5th join us for beginning Excel.
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of NY, filed Articles of Organization with the NY Department of State on July 2, 2019, with a principal place of business in Cattauraugus County. The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at c/o John Nelson, Esq., 8-10 Washington Street, Ellicottville, NY 14731. The purpose of the LLC is any lawful purpose for LLCs under NY Limited Liability Company Act. The duration is perpetual. The LLC is to be managed by one or more members/managers.
NOTICE OF FORMATION of Limited Liability Company (LLC) Name: SCHWAB LAND HOLDINGS, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on October 28, 2019. Office Location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 10091 Pigeon Hill Road, Delevan, New York 14042. Purpose: to engage in any and all business for which LLCs may be formed under the New York LLC law.
PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN/VILLAGE OF ELLICOTTVILLE: Please take notice that there will be special joint meeting of the Ellicottville Town and Village Boards on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at 6:00pm at the Ellicottville Town Hall at 1 W. Washington St., Ellicottville, New York to discuss the new water and sewer rates and Intermunicipal Agreements for water and sewer. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN AND VILLAGE BOARD OF THE TOWN OF ELLICOTTVILLE
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Notice of formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC). Name, Blue Hill Pet Grooming & Resort LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on November 19, 2019. Office location: Cattaraugus County, NY. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to, 4308 Creek Road, Chaffee, NY 14030. Purpose: any and all business activities permitted under the laws of the State of New York.
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has your mouth watering just trying to decide which one to try! Whet your whistle, warm up or cool down at The Glen or The Loft. Snuggle in and relax at the Lodge and take in the gorgeous views of the ridge and slopes, keep
an eye on the kids and enjoy watching the hustle and bustle around you. Making memories is part of the mission at Cockaigne Ressort. “There are people that grew up skiing on the hill that now have children of their own,” says General Manager Jason Spain, who previously worked on building luxury resorts around the country.
“As eight years have gone by, now they have children they want to introduce to their old stomping grounds and be a part of that family experience, as well.” If you used to come... come back. If you’ve never been...now is a great time to discover all that Cockaigne Resort has to offer. Visit www.cockaigne.com for more information.
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Beat on the Street:
What Is the First Thing You got in BIG Trouble for? By Chad Neal Even the “goodiest“ of two shoes has been in trouble. We all make mistakes because of our human nature. Curiosity, peer pressure or idiocy could be the main causes
Emily A. - Pulling the fire alarm at school...Kindergarten 1984
Matt M. - There was an abandoned, condemned house up the road from my house when I was a kid. I busted out 2 basement windows out of lack of knowing any better. I think I was 7.
Brand B. - A group of us found our way into the old Little Valley Central School after hours. We were met by the cops as we tried to escape our terrible decision
Ash B. - I snuck out at 16 and went to a college party and when my mom caught me, instead of going home, I turned off my phone so she hunted me down and dragged me out of the party... Quite the trouble maker....
of the trouble that found us growing up. It was all learning experiences for most of us. And if it wasn’t, it was probably because the punishment didn’t fit the crime. What was the first thing you got in BIG trouble for?
Rachel P. - My brother and I got into a wrestling match and put a butt shaped hole in the dry wall. My mom made us sit in chairs and stare at it for a week.
Todd P. - Got caught in the old Koch’s Brewery in Dunkirk NY and yes we were tasting the brews and that’s why we got caught
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Visit the Cottage in Lincoln Park in Olean, December 4th & 11th, 6pm cottage in Lincoln Park. Despite being so busy this time of year, Santa will available for kids to visit with on December 4th and December 11th from 6-8pm thanks to the GOACC, City of Olean, Home Depot, and Duggan and Duggan Contractors. Santa Claus will be back Kids can leave letters for in the Town of Olean at his Santa in a mailbox outside
his cottage created by families of the EvenStart program in addition to visiting with Santa. That way he can visit with all the kids during this time! Kids will also receive a small treat from Mrs. Claus! For more information on this event please visit cityofolean.org/youth/ winter/events.html
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