WHAT’S SHAKIN’ IN EVL:.......PAGE 11 December 5th - December 11th, 2019
Volume 14 ~ Issue 50
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SILVER BELLS FESTIVAL 2019 Weekends in December • Times Vary Throughout Salamanca, Salamancn
Try Out New Skis for Free!
Welcome to the Christmas Stroll
Demo Day is Back at Holiday Valley, December 14
Ongoing Christmas Tradition in Ellicottville
WREATH MAKING/BOXWOOD Wednesday, December 4th • 6pm Nannen Arboretum, Ellicottville CHRISTMAS IN GOWANDA
December 6th - 8th • Times Vary
Main Street, Gowanda
COUNTRY CHRISTMAS 2019 December 6th - 8th • Times Vary Village of Randolph, Randolph
CHRISTMAS COOKIE SALE
Saturday, December 7th • 9:30-2 pm 120 W. Main Street, Allegany
HOLIDAY NATURE CRAFTS Saturday, December 7th • 10:30am Portville Free Library, Portville
SANTA @ GOWANDA HARLEY Saturday, December 7th • 11-2 pm
It is free to try the skis and snowboards, but you need a lift ticket for the slopes. You’ll also need a credit card to use for a deposit.
By Chad Neal
Gowanda Harley-Davidson, Gowanda
SATURDAY WITH SANTA Saturday, December 7th • 1-4 pm Allegany State Park, Salamanca EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY
Saturday, December 7th • 1-6:30 pm Historic Hollywood Theater, Gowanda
RADIO-ON-STAGE Saturday, December 7th • 2 pm Delevan Elementary School, Delevan
FOREST BATHING Saturday, December 7th • 2-3 pm Pfeiffer Nature Center, Portville
The wonderful winter ski season is upon us here in the beautiful mountains of Cattaraugus County. Many visitors ascend upon Ellicottville to descend down the many slopes the two resorts have to offer, either on one wide board or two slim planks. And many
times at this time of year, winter sports enthusiasts realize the gear they’ve used for the past few ski seasons has become obsolete for their personal agenda on the hill. That is why Holiday Valley hosts a Demonstration Day (Demo Day) to promote new gear and to See “DEMO” Page 8
This Saturday, December 7, you can be a part of an ongoing Christmas tradition in Ellicottville. A full round of activities lead up to the Living Nativity at the Gazebo at 6pm. Throughout the day, elves will be circulating the village with candy, a horse drawn carriage will be around to take you through the magic of the village and you will even see a live camel! At 4:30pm, an unparalleled
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Saturday, December 7th • 5-8 pm
Park Square, Franklinvile
2019 CHRISTMAS STROLL Saturday, December 7th • 4:30-7pm Village Of Ellicottville, Ellicottville
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Holiday Valley Update ... Pg. 5 Chatting with Visitors: Jessie McNulty
The winter season has officially begun and things are looking great out on the slopes. This past weekend brought new and familiar faces to enjoy the winter sports that Holiday Valley has to offer. I took some time to chat with a rider that has been riding Holiday Valley since grade school. Jess McNulty is from Williamsville, New York and visits Holiday Valley on the regular and happened to come down the official opening weekend of the slopes!
Bob McCarthy’s Irish Christmas This Friday, December 6 at EBC... Pg. 3
For 14 years, Bob McCarthy’s Irish Christmas fundraiser has become an event to remember, and one that locals and weekenders alike don’t miss. McCarthy’s wagon will be parked outside of EBC starting around 7 a.m., where new toys and unwrapped gifts are collected for Santa’s Workshop and the Sheriffs Santa Program, which provides gifts to make Christmas a little special for less fortunate families. Interested in Writing? Email: Jessica@thevillagerny.com
Many of us know how small our little village is, but what many of us forget is how many people come to visit and start to fall in love with this place. In just three short years, Sam Nelson has grown her business, Ellicottville Events, into a known entity all through Western New York. She works with a team of five others who help on/during events. Many of the events are higher end, mainly focusing on weddings, along with showers, holiday parties, and corporate events. Sam has been in Ellicottville for seven years now, along with her husband and son. Event planning was something Sam always enjoyed. She started out planning her own wedding, an 80s themed extravaganza (I was lucky enough to be a guest). Her wedding planning happened all within three months and as she stated, “It was See “EVENTS” Page 8
See “STROLL” Page 8
EVL Chamber Christmas Party
Sam Nelson Takes #1 in New York Wedding Awards
TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
spectacle will take over the village as pet owners bring their pride and joy, dressed in their seasons best for the annual Rein Dog Parade around Washington Street! The Ellicottville Central School Band will play at 5:30 at the Gazebo, and the Ellicottville Central High School Jazz choir will be singing for the pageant. You definitely do not want to miss this!!!
By John Thomas; Staff Writer gather to celebrate the season. What is possibly the granddaddy of all the Christmas parties. Ellicottville holiday parties is held annually by can’t seem to get enough of them. the Chamber of Commerce. This And why not, our town has a year the party will be a Tannenbaum reputation for being a party town. Lodge at Holiday Valley on So, it’s only natural that when this festive time of year comes around, locals and visitors alike See “PARTY” Page 8
National Human Rights Month, December 2019
“Photos With Santa”
Visit Gowanda Harley-Davidson, Dec. 7th
By Jessica Schultz
Santa’s Coming!
Community Event Dec. 12 in Salamanca Carol Fisher
It’s officially that time of year; the snow has begun to fall, the nights are long and the streets are lined with twinkling lights, and the kids are all ready for the arrival of their favorite Christmas character, Santa Claus. What child doesn’t love getting a chance to have their photo taken with good ol’ Saint Nick? Bring your whole family out to Gowanda Harley-Davidson located at 2535 Gowanda Zoar Rd in Gowanda NY, on Saturday, December 7th from 11-2pm and get your chance to see the big guy Harley style. Kids will be able to get their
of the year, isn’t it? Yet, if we look a little deeper, we might be surprised that not everyone is looking forward to that magical day in quite the same way. Many parents working
See “HARLEY” Page 9
See “SANTA” Page 9
It’s here! December! Anyone with any Christmas spirit is excitedly looking forward to the BIG day! Sweet sugarsprinkled cookies and lavish feasts, gaily wrapped presents, stockings filled with candies and goodies, piles of toys, dollies, video games, ice skates, skis, sleds, jackets, and so much more! It truly is the most wonderful time
Christmas Stroll : December 7th, 2019 : Village of Ellicottville, Ellicottville
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~ The Villager ~ December 5th - December 11th, 2019
Publisher’s Word “Winter Wonderland” you stroll through town this weekend you will be greeted by carolers and elves. You will have the opportunity to take a horse drawn carriage ride and to mingle with Santa. You can watch the beloved Reindog parade and even pet a live camel. The grand finale this Saturday is the Living Nativity at the Gazebo at 5:30. This weekend the giving tradition continues with Bob McCarthy’s Irish Christmas, Friday December 6 at EBC. It is another opportunity to experience a unique event, enjoy the nostalgia of a small town and give back to the community that makes you feel so good. This weekend is a spectacular showcase of what Ellicottville is every day: a close-knit community that has the ability to keep such traditions alive. That ability is missing in newer, bigger communities and it is truly something special you can see and feel
December 5th - December 11th, 2019 ~ The Villager ~ Page 3
Christmas Cantata 2019
Tina J. Dillon
Lic. Real Estate Sales Assoc.
“Candles & Carols” Directed By Annette Ieda, Two Locations December 15th
here in Ellicottville. The year’s performances of 35 talented singers will The Villager’s annual Phone present two concerts for are all about familiar Carols, Directory will be out next our community on Sunday, sung with some audience week. I want to take a moment participation, as we celebrate December 15th, 2019. to acknowledge the steadfast The first concert will be the “Hope, Peace, Joy and help of our office manager, at 3pm at the Riverside Love” of the Christmas season Jessica Schultz. It was brought Chapel on 134 Broad Street through song and narration to my attention many of the It’s time to mark your in Salamanca. The second and the lighting of candles. numbers were outdated. I told calendars and plan to will begin at 7pm at the What a wonderful way to Jessica we needed someone to attend this year’s Christmas Holy Name of Mary Church worship and give praise for call every number in the book, Production “Candles and on 22 Jefferson Street in this season of light. A free will to which she replied, “on it”, Carols” by Mark Hayes Ellicottville. Annette Ieda offering will be collected to and began trudging forward and Pamela Martin. The from the Holy Name of Mary help with our expenses and calling every residential and Ellicottville/Salamanca Area Catholic Church once again contribute to the area food business phone number listed Combined Choir made up directs the group. banks. Please be generous! to confirm, edit or delete to make sure what we bring to you is the most accurate information to date. It was This weekend the magic countless hours of work and of Ellicottville shines its a great community service. This Friday At The Ellicottville Brewing Company, December 6th unique beauty through the Hats off to you Jess!! collaborative efforts of the This weekend it is overly event to remember, and one children and adults in the apparent how special that locals and weekenders community continuing a Ellicottville is. As always, sit alike don’t miss. McCarthy’s long standing tradition. back, relax or stand up and wagon will be parked outside The Christmas Stroll is an dance; whatever you enjoy in of EBC starting around annual event, over 30 years this special spot in the world, 7am, where new toys and strong, and brings out the enjoy it completely. unwrapped gifts are collected magic of the season. When Until next week - JZ for Santa’s Workshop and the Sheriffs Santa Program, which provides gifts to make Christmas a little special for less fortunate families. Again this year a number of restaurants will serve a special Irish dish at a reasonable price or you can order from the great EBC menu. Our special When you walk through the the need in our community. event sponsor again this year gates at Ellicottville Brewing Discussing the concept of is Fredonia Chrysler, Dodge, Company, the first thing you Santa’s workshop with a Jeep, Eagle and Shults Resale will see is the table full of Rotary member, Bob fell in Center. cakes & pies, baked by Bob’s love with it and Eureka Bob The highlight of course is the friends who have taken their had a solution to support the Pie Auction and the intention favorite recipe and created program is to continue the way Bob a mouth watering unique Renamed “Bob McCarthy’s” wanted it. We have some masterpiece. The pie or cake Irish Christmas, the Rotary great woodworkers like Ed can be yours with a small Club of Ellicottville Frederickson & Hughie Dunn donation. continues to sponsor this along with local artists like When asked where did this event at Ellicottville Brewing Critter who have volunteered all start, McCarthy would Company (EBC) on Friday to create pie boxes, bird Ashley & Brittany Carlson... 12/5 • Carol Erickson... 12/8 • “It started with a little December 6th. The Irish houses and special furniture Mindy Callaghan... 12/9 • Steve Gorteau... 12/9 • Chip Genco... 12/12 • answer magic”. The reality is it came Christmas tradition continues in the “McCarthy tradition” Gretchen Mendell... 12/13 • Brooklyn Elizabeth Szpaicher... 12/17 • from the goodness of his heart. in Bob’s honor as he touched and believe it or not a number Mackenzie Hoag... 12/18 • Jennifer Penhollow... 12/18 You see it was more than 13 so many in Ellicottville with of Bob’s creations will be years ago that the concept of his spirit and generosity. auctioned off as well. Irish Christmas was born. To Although it can never be The spirit of the season is Police Patrol: be sure it was born out of a the same with his passing, unmatched in Ellicottville, need, as a Christmas tradition Bob’s dedication to this event and Bob McCarthy’s Irish was to be no longer. Yes the inspires us to continue with Christmas is a perfect closing of the Family Support his magic. opportunity to share it with Notes From The Desk of Deputy Officer in Charge Center and Santa’s Workshop It was McCarthy who said, friends. Irish music, by having run its course, needed “I love doing Irish Christmas Senache along with the This week was the Christmas crackdown of drivers drivinga good Samaritan to step up. which is a night of Irish food and fun and all for his in Ellicottville Festival. It intoxicated. This specialized Bob’s adopted charity, the magic. I don’t know how the favorite cause! Remember to brought a large number of detail resulted in a DWI arrestRotary Club of Ellicottville magic gets there, but it just mark your calendar, Friday visitors into the area. of a subject on Sunday night. via the Foundation for does. That’s the beauty of it.” December 6 at 6pm at EBC to During the day Friday, Looking to the week aheadYouth established Family For 14 years, Bob share the spirit with friends to the village seemed to we have the annual ChristmasSupport for Ellicottville as McCarthy’s Irish Christmas help give back to families in transform into a winter Stroll on Saturday night. Thean affiliate to continue to fill fundraiser has become an our community. wonderland. There were all police department will be sorts of Christmas Décor and assisting with traffic for this Christmas activities for all event. to partake in. With the sheer With that as always, next volume of visitors it was time you are on the street relatively quiet for the police and see one of our crew, stop Ellicottville Chamber Offers Thanks To Participants Weekly Column department. Notable though and say hi! We will always By Jim Bouchard, was the police department have an interesting story for non-perishable food items and Deputy Officer in Charge participating in the Holiday you!! cash donations. This year, on top of all the food donations, and there were a lot, the Food Pantry received a check from cash donations received at the door. Thanks Holiday Awards Given To Multiple Floats For Various Categories to the staff at both Villaggio and Finnerty’s for donating their time as well as Sysco for OLEAN – Fifty-two units most or best use of lights; The “The embellishments of donating 2,100 pancakes and and more than 846 adults Snowflake Award, sponsored the 4 snowflakes, 8 holiday syrup and Tops Markets for and children were in the 34rd by the Street Classics Car Club stars, and four more feet to the the plates, utensils, 25 gallons Annual Santa Claus Lane was awarded to Olean Youth panel holiday tree (to make of OJ and over 1,000 cookies. Parade Friday, November Hockey Organization for the it 29 feet including star) in A special thanks to all who 29 in downtown Olean. unit with the most participants the main roundabout were a attended and donated cash and Paula Snyder, Jamestown in the parade; Angelic Spirit GREAT ADDITION to Santa food items. Ellicottville, NY –Christmas Chamber. “A special thanks Community College; Max Award, sponsored by Mandy’s Claus Lane. The weather This entire event is free in Ellicottville 2019 is now to the presenting sponsor Bullers, Home Depot of Flowers, was awarded to was a bit cold, but was great Olean, and Eric Garvin, Knights of Columbus Council for watching the parade. Thein the books and it was Wingate of Ellicottville. Not to the public thanks to the Community Bank, did judging 338 as the most spiritual/ greater Olean area is a well-great weekend. Talking with only did they help financially generous sponsorships from for this season’s parade. More religious float or unit. The diversified community and asbusiness owners it seems but their staff helped over 600 our local businesses. Those than 2,200 people watched the Elves Award, sponsored by such, people from all walkslike one of the best. “We kids make Christmas crafts sponsors were: Cupcaked, parade go down both sides of Owl Home Groups, was of life and religion attendedpromoted the heck out of the to take home” said Barbara Alexandra, Ellen Fenton & the street. awarded to Paul Brown the parade to celebrate theshop small theme and the Pump the Chamber’s Project Co., Ava Grace Fashions, Daff Dry Goods, Gado The Blitzen Award, sponsored Motors for to the float or unit gifts and graces of the holidayuniqueness of Ellicottville’s Development Manager. Gado, Ellicottville Salt Cave, business community”, said Each year, as a part of by Times Herald was awarded that best typifies the holiday seasons. It is truly a night to Olean Cub Scout Pack 617 through the eyes of a child; when the community comesBrian McFadden, Executive Christmas in Ellicottville, E-Ville Wine & Spirits, as the most photogenic float or Jingle Bells Award, sponsored together,” stated Meme KraheDirector of the Chamber, restaurants in the village Ellicottville Oasis Spa, Silver “our Facebook event page take turns hosting a pancake Fox Steakhouse, Katy’s unit; The Seasons Greetings by Milestone Financial Yanetsko, GOACC COO. Award, sponsored by Olean Strategies, was awarded to GOACC is also encouragingreach over 411,000 with breakfast with Santa. Over the Café, Ellicottville Brewing PC Repair and Security Neighborhood School of organizations to participate26,000 engagements, that’s course of this past Saturday Co., and Villaggio. These Cameras by Joe Duplechian Dance, the best theatrical in the Portville Holidaypeople who liked, shared or at Finnerty’s and Sunday sponsors are all listed on was awarded to Down Beat (music/dance) float or unit; and Celebration AND the Alleganycommented on the post”, he morning at Villaggio, children our new Holiday Shopping and their families got a chance Guide to Ellicottville page, Percussion Band to the best The Sleigh Award, presented Holiday Celebration scheduledwent on to say. newcomer to the parade; The by The Bantelman Agency, for tomorrow, Saturday, Advertising is important but to talk to the Jolly Old Elf one where you can make sure Rudolph Award, sponsored was awarded to Limestone November 29 at dusk. 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~ The Villager ~ December 5th - December 11th, 2019
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Allison Calarco Awarded
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The Youth Citizenship Award Given By The Catt. County Youth Bureau buying presents for those in need and has volunteered at the BOCES Winter Carnival for three years. Additionally, Allison has volunteered at Memorial Day Services and the Christmas Stroll playing the Clarinet for four years. Not only has Allison has been involved in the community, but has participated in several school activities as well. She has played the Alto Saxophone in the Jazz Band for four years and has been a member of the Student Council for six years. She has played both soccer and softball for nine years and has participated in bowling for two years. She has been the Treasurer and President of ESPRA, Ellicottville Students Preserving the Reading in America, for four years and a member of the National Honor Society for two years. Academically, Allison has
worked hard. She has received both the Outstanding Student in Global 10 Award, as well as, the Most Improved Award in Global 10. She has earned the Outstanding Student in English 10 Award and the Most Improved Award for Dr. Anthony Evans, Band. Additionally, she has Executive Director of been on the High Honor the Cattaraugus County Roll for the past three years. Chatting with Visitors: Jessic McNulty Youth Bureau, is pleased to Allison’s future plans are to announce this week’s featured attend college in pursuit of a By Brooke Szpaicher Youth Citizenship Award career in Accounting. She is recipient Allison Calarco. described as a hardworking Allison is the daughter of and involved student who is The winter season has Kelly and Carl Calarco and always willing to help others. officially begun and things is a senior at Ellicottville Nominations for the 2020 are looking great out on the Central School. graduating class are open. slopes. Mother Nature is Allison has done much If you know an outstanding once again cooperating with for her community. She member of your community her winter temperatures and has served at the Senior who is a senior in high school, helping with snow production. Citizen Dinner for four you can nominate them for a This past weekend brought years and has been a server Cattaraugus County Youth new and familiar faces to at the Tuscan Moon Dinner Citizenship Award. For more enjoy the winter sports that sponsored by the Rotary information please contact: Holiday Valley has to offer. Club for one year. Allison Alison Crosson, Youth I took some time to chat has participated in Project Bureau Program Coordinator with a rider that has been riding Holiday Valley since Jess McNulty is from Williamsville and has been riding at Christmas for four years, at (716) 938-2617. grade school. Jess McNulty Holiday Valley since grade school. is from Williamsville, New York and visits Holiday Tannenbaum to Yodeler, school. I learned so much Valley on the regular and and up Yodeler back to during that time (eight years happened to come down the Mardi Gras. I love the total) and am so grateful official opening weekend of scene around Tannenbaum; for what Holiday Valley the snow-covered trees are provided me with! For the slopes! In The Village Of Franklinville, Saturday, December 7th, 5pm Villager (V): Jessie, how beautiful, it sometimes feels example, I’ve made lifelong have you been skiing/ like I’m riding in a winter long friends, learned work 5:00pm to 8:00pm: Visit riding? ethic, shared my passion for wonderland snow globe! with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Jess McNulty (JM): I started (V): When is your favorite the sport with others through Bring the kids and take your skiing at the young age of time to ride? teaching, assisted in guest own pictures free of charge two. I started snowboarding (JM): I love early morning experience at the resort, with Santa and Mrs. Claus. freshman year of high school. riding; the chair lift is better gained way more confidence (Location to be determined). (V): How long have you than a shot of espresso! I also in riding, and learned that I 5:00pm to 8:00pm: been riding Holiday Valley? enjoy night riding. Opening truly do have a passion for Horse Drawn wagon rides (JM): I have been riding weekend was great, a bit icy, riding! I think I’d be lost in throughout the Village. Tickets Holiday Valley since grade but that was expected! I am the winter months without it, will be available to purchase school. Ski club in high trying to get down here as stuck inside!” in Park Square. Tickets are $3 school is when it became often as I can! Jess was the perfect person per individual with children 2 more consistent. Wrapping up, Jessie to chat with about her and under being free of charge. (V): What is your favorite added, “The growth not only Holiday Valley experience! 5:00pm to 8:00pm: Hot dogs, run? Ellicottville has had, but Not only is she the occasional The Village of Franklinville change- Follow along with the chips, and beverages will be (JM): I like doing a “loop,” Holiday Valley especially, visitor, she has watched the Events Committee will be event page for the most up to available for purchase in Park up Mardi Gras, down Candy is phenomenal! I started resort change and grow over hosting their Annual Tree date information) Square. There will also be Cane to Punch Bowl, up working at the Ski School the years! Thank you for Lighting Ceremony and 5:00pm to 6:45pm: Build light up accessories and toys Tannenbaum lift, down as a sophomore in high your time Jessie! Holiday Festival on Saturday, your own Gingerbread House available for purchase. Hot December 7th, 2019. Activities at the Blount Library! This is chocolate will be provided free beginning at 5:00 pm and Tree a free activity and all supplies of charge. All proceeds benefit Lighting at 7:00 pm will be provided while they the Village of Franklinville Please join the spirit of giving last. Events Committee. for the season and bring at 5:00pm to 6:45pm: Decorate The Tree Lighting will At Nature’s Remedy Olean Location, December 7th, 9:30-2pm least one non-perishable food/ your own Christmas Cookie take place at 7:00pm in the as well as special holiday household item per family at the Ischua Valley Historical middle of Park Square and cookies, including nonto donate to the Franklinville Society Building (3 Park the winners for the House traditional fruitcakes. Food Pantry. Any unexpired Square). This is a free activity. Decorating Contest will also This is their only fundraiser items will be accepted and 5:00pm to 6:45pm: Children’s be announced at this time. of the year. If you don’t get appreciated. Donation boxes Christmas Craft at the Ischua Happy Holidays! a call asking you to bake will be set up in Park Square. Valley Historical Society For more information on this some cookies, please leave SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Building (3 Park Square). This event please visit the Facebook private message them on (All events are subject to is a free activity. Event page. their Facebook or email us at alleganyheritagecenter@ gmail.com to volunteer your services. The effort of all our members and friends is what makes this sale so successful year after year. “Christmas A Cappella” At the Regina A. Quick Center, Dec. 12th, 7:30pm The 36th Annual Christmas Main Street, from 9:30am For more information Cookie Sale will be held on to 2pm. There will all types on this event please visit available and include a basicSaturday, December 7th at and sorts of cookies this year! https://www.facebook.com/ subscription with reservedNature’s Remedy, 120 West Boxes of assorted cookies AlleganyHeritageCenter seats for any six programs. Season subscribers may individualize their plan by adding additional program tickets to their subscription at a greatly reduced price. What’s Happening At The Ellicottville Memorial Library This Week All seats are reserved, though members may HEAP – Home Energy in. This is an open house Parkinson’s Disease Support request specific seats withAssistance Program format beginning at 5:30 Group – meets the 3rd Tuesday their subscription order on aapplications are available at in the library’s Community of every month from 3:30 to first-come, first-served basis.the Library. Room. All ages welcome. 5:00. All are welcome. Next A reception for all season Winter Wonderland Crafts Snacks provided at 5:00 meeting is December 17th. subscribers will be held after– Come join us for some by the Cattaraugus County Adult Coloring – come join the bonus concert in May. winter crafts on Wednesday EFNEP Program. Monthly- Cathy Lacy for a relaxing, The fourth performance of performances. The quintet’s Tickets can be purchasedDecember 11th from 6 – 7 pm. featured workshops are the stress free, creative break in the 2019-2020 Concert Series refined sound has earned over the phone or at the boxWe will make sock snowmen, first Tuesday of the month. your day! Every Tuesday from presented by Friends of Good them the ECHO Klassik and office, which is open onesnowflakes and ornaments! January 7th join us for “Getting 2 pm to 3 pm at the Ellicottville Music and held at the Regina Supersonic Award. Calmus hour before performancesThis class is free and for ages Your Computer Organized”. Library. Free program, all A. 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Hurricane Florence,” he said. Another anecdote that lingers with Hurst is how Cory and Amanda Westbrook, owners of Chosen Grove Farm, in Canandaigua, New York, donated a “Bona Batch” of pasture-raised chickens for the Warming House, the university’s student-run soup kitchen. “Amanda graduated from Bona’s and worked as a volunteer at the Warming House. They felt donating the ‘Bona Batch’ would be a creative way of giving back,” he said. Hurst covered these stories and others for the latest issues of the Warming House and FCSC newsletters. “Through volunteer work with the center’s programs, students and alumni realize the remarkable gift of giving,” he said. “And the people receiving a hand up experience hope and fellowship.” Hurst works with the FCSC as a development associate. When he was 16, with no high school newspaper available, Hurst shadowed a mentor at Jamestown’s Post-Journal, hungry to learn journalism. By 17 he became a stringer with the newspaper and an awardwinning sports blogger. Today he’s happy to put his skills to work for the FCSC. “I can use my ability to write to help effect change,” Hurst said. Alice Miller Nation, FCSC director, has enjoyed having Hurst as an associate this semester as the center prepares for its second annual #GivingTuesdayatBonas
If youth ages 14 through 17 years have not completed the training course, they may operate a snowmobile if accompanied by (within 500 feet of) a person who is at least 18 years of age. Youth ages 10 through 13 may operate a snowmobile, on lands upon which snowmobiling is allowed, if they have completed a snowmobile safety training course recognized by the State of New York and are accompanied by (within 500 feet of) a person who is at least 18 years of age. Children less than 10 years old or less than age 14 without a safety certificate may operate a snowmobile only on lands owned or leased by their parent or guardian. Remember, the trails open Dec 18th, providing Mother Nature cooperates! Youth ages 14 through 17 years old may operate a snowmobile, on lands upon which snowmobiling is allowed, without adult or other supervision if they have completed a snowmobile safety-training course
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ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y., Dec. 2, 2019 — Cameron Hurst knows the power of a good story. That’s why the St. Bonaventure University senior journalism and music double major from Jamestown, New York, is eager to share the stories of helping and healing found within the many programs of the Franciscan Center for Social Concern (FCSC). Hurst said he has been transformed by interviews with alumni who have devoted a lifetime to service and by stories of Bona students who have worked with orphans in Guatemala or tended food from farm to table. “It’s really given me an appreciation of the programs at Bona’s and how impactful they are,” he said. “Lives are being changed.” Hurst pointed to the story of technology executive Mark Schmitt, a 1984 Bona grad, who took a sabbatical from professional life in 2018 to explore the world and give back. “His story is really incredible. Among other acts of service, he worked with the Red Cross in the Carolinas for several weeks following
fundraising initiative on Dec. 3. “Cameron came to us as a second semester senior, eager to learn about the FCSC and its impact on both our students and the greater Olean community. His positive attitude and hunger to more deeply experience our mission as it impacts the lives of others has been delightful to encounter each day,” Miller Nation said. “He’s been a huge help as we hope to raise $40,000 for our social justice, advocacy and service programs on campus.” The community is invited to visit www.sbu.edu/ GivingTuesdayatBonas to learn more and to donate. For Hurst, working with the FCSC has been a turning point. “It’s given me insight on the importance of giving back,” he said. “A donation gives those served a place to go and an experience to hold onto. And for people like myself, it gives the opportunity to gain skills in areas of interest like communications and have the experience of working in a nonprofit.” About the University: The nation’s first Franciscan university, St. Bonaventure University is a community committed to transforming the lives of our students inside and outside the classroom, inspiring in them a lifelong commitment to service and citizenship. In 2019, St. Bonaventure was named the #1 regional university value in New York and #2 in the North by U.S. News and World Report.
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Gear up for winter fun by attending this Free Snowmobile Safety Course, required for youth riders. Presented by the Franklinville Snowmobile Club, the class will be held on Saturday, Dec 7th at 9am at the Ischua Valley Country Club. You can call Dave at 716-373-3316 to sign up and get more info on the class. Youth ages 14 through 17 years old may operate a snowmobile, on lands upon which snowmobiling is allowed, without adult or other supervision if they have completed a snowmobile safety-training course recognized by the State of New York.
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Every Christmas Story Ever Told At the Historic Hollywood Theater of Gowanda, December 7th, 1pm In conjunction with Christmas in Gowanda, The Gowanda Historic Hollywood Theater presents “Every Christmas Story Ever Told... and then some!” This is a live theater production that will take place on the stage of the historic theater. Enjoy the brand new seating as well! Installed in mid November,
the permanent seating and balcony are beautiful and waiting to be filled. See photos of the installation on the Theater’s Facebook page. The play is a family friendly holiday comedy that incorporates all the classic Christmas stories into one incredible show! See Al Bernstein, Darrell Klute, Jake
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Enjoy a special holiday treat for Country Music fans - Brett Young, Country Musician Sensation, will perform in the Seneca Allegany Events Center on Saturday, December 14th, at 7pm. Tickets are on sale now! Brett Young is a megastar in the making, who has captured the hearts of fans everywhere with his honest lyrics and unique “Caliville” sound. Following the release of his self-titled debut album in 2017, Young took home the 2018 ACM Award for New Male Vocalist of the Year. The album produced four
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to bring awareness that you are a very community central business. Shane Stweard (S): Indeed we are and that is a misconception about HarleyDavidson these days. In fact they introduced the IRONe® not too long ago because they want to build riders from the ground up. (You can visit the website listed to see what he means https://gowandaharley. com/electric-balance-bikes) V: What prompted the idea to host a family friendly event such as Pictures with Santa? S: Pictures with Santa has been a long standing tradition for Gowanda HarleyDavidson®. I started here 3 years ago and there were young adults at the photo shoots then that said they have been coming here since they were babies. That speaks volumes on how long this has been taking place. V: So how many years has this been taking place and what is your turnout typically like? S: This event has evidence as far as pictures going back at least 30 years. You can expect to see a long line that lasts most of the day. We took over a hundred photos last year so you can say the turnout is huge. V: How do you feel this event affects the community? I saw you accept donations for Toys For Tots/Food Pantry
etc… S: I feel like any tradition of this kind, you can’t help but feel the sense of community and the Christmas spirit that comes along with it. In terms of the Food Drive and Toy Drive, we do quite well and have loads of food and toys by the end of the push - which is December 13th this year. V: What are your personal feelings on the event? S: I love it! It’s hard getting entire families to smile, keep their eyes open and keep them (the parents) from crying. V: Do you have any more events like this planned for the future? S: Gowanda HarleyDavidson® always has events. After Pictures with Santa we have “Rock and Shop”, featuring live music on December 14th and our “Last Minute SHOP-A-THON” on December 21st and 22nd. Then we have at least one event a month and will be sitting down soon to plan 2020. That info will always be available on gowandaharley.com and on Gowanda Harley Facebook site. We are also building out our sister site for all things off-road that aren’t Harley… www.zoarvalleymotorsports. com So come on down to Gowanda Harley-Davidson and share some Christmas cheer with their family and yours. Everyone is welcome!!
made by local Senior Citizens groups are distributed, and Santa has gifts for the children, including handmade, traditional wooden toys donated by Richard Hall. There are games to play, prizes to win, and a goodie bag for every child. The goal is that these kids leave smiling with warm, satisfied tummies and a bag full of Christmas cheer. This event had its beginnings when Angel Fisher, Executive Assistant at Cattaraugus Community Action, Inc. came on the scene in 2005. She immediately noted a “hole” when it came to something special just for the younger kids at the holidays, and had a wonderful, fantastical, Santaish idea. Given the green light by CEO Tina Zerbian, she started that first year with a small group of attendees, and now, thirteen years later, with 240 “interested” clicks on Facebook, they expect a large turnout. When bad weather was brought up, Angel (appropriately named) laughed, saying, “One year there was a terrible blizzard. It was our best year ever!” You see, like Santa’s sleigh, nothing can stop the pure holiday spirit. Ms. Fisher was clear to point out that this event takes place through the generosity of companies like Urban Auto Center, Central Lanes and many, many bighearted donors from across the county who prefer to remain anonymous, and the many enthusiastic volunteers who turn this event into
an afternoon of Christmas wonder. The history of Community Action goes back many years. 55 years ago, President L.B. Johnson declared a war on poverty. His goal was to relieve, cure and prevent poverty. Cattaraugus County joined that fight by incorporating the Cattaraugus Community Action in June 1965. To this day, Cattaraugus Community Action, Inc. partners with the community to provide strengths-based opportunities for vulnerable people to achieve economic, physical, and emotional security, including a 24-hour Victim Services Hotline – 1-888-945-3970. CCA programs assist county residents in need with emergency homeless shelter and transitional services, Food Stamps (SNAP), senior and disability housing, parenting workshops and youth services, home repair and management, and victim and mental health services. If you find yourself facing utility shutoff or eviction notices or are in a temporary position of need, it takes only a call or a visit to their offices to see what they can do to help you get back on our feet. Their phone number is 9451041. If you wish to pay a personal visit, no appointment is necessary. You can meet with someone any time, Monday through Friday, from 9am to 5pm. Don’t forget to mark that party date on your calendars – 12/12, 3pm.
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Salamanca’s 2019 Silver Bells Festival : Weekends In December, 2019 : Town of Salamanca
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December 14, starting at 6pm. Registration is $60 for nonChamber members and $55 for Chamber members. What is great about that is, in true democratic fashion, the party is open to everybody. The Chamber is talking to you: visitors and residents and urging you to come join the party. You’ll be welcomed at the door with a specially crafted welcome cocktail that Barb Pump, from the Chamber, describes as “amazing!”
procession begins at 6pm and walks through the village ending at the Village gazebo, where the pageant will end with the children of the village singing and reciting the story of the living nativity. About Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce: The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce provides advocacy, promotional and benefit solutions for its members - setting the
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skis for you, mounting and service. V: How does it work exactly? JE: Do your homework first Cont. From Cover and check out various ratings by the ski and snowboard magazines to see what brands and models you want to try.photo taken with Santa (the Then on Demo Day checkFREE photo will be emailed out all the tents from localto you) and enjoy cookies and shops and their reps and seehot cocoa. who has the brands you want For a small donation you to try. They generally have acan have the handy Harley few different lengths in eachelves do your gift-wrapping model. The technicians willfor you. Donations will go to adjust the bindings to yourCamp Good Days & Special DIN setting and off you go.Times. If you are able, please Take a run or two, then bringbring a new unwrapped toy for those skis back and try anotherlocal families and help Santa pair. And don’t be a ski hog…spread the joy of Christmas to only take a few runs per ski sothose less fortunate this year; everyone can try them too! sponsored by The Lions Club V: Should skiers/ riders makeand The Gowanda Police Department. The Gowanda reservations? JE: Reservations are notFood Pantry will also be needed. Just need a lift ticketaccepting donations of nonperishable foods. and a credit card. Not to worry, there is plenty for the adults and motorcycle standard for excellence inenthusiasts to check out while member service, communityyou are there. Gowanda collaboration, business growthHarley-Davidson features while achieving a high qualityWNY’s largest selection of of life in Ellicottville and thegenuine Harley-Davidson surrounding area. We fosterMotorClothes® Apparel and and promote business with ourCollectibles. members while stimulating I had the opportunity to local economic growth. Forspeak with Shane Steward; more information aboutMarketing Manager about the Ellicottville chamberthis event. of Commerce, including The Villager (V): Harley membership, please visit http://isn’t a brand that usually www.ellicottvilleny.com. translates as child friendly to a lot of people and I wanted travelled to NYC to attend the awards, where she was later crowned Wedding Planner of the Year!! A huge accomplishment for all the hard work and long hours put Cont. From Cover towards each event! Sam also mentioned that another WNY low-paying jobs, or with no winner amongst the crowd jobs at all, are wondering how was the Avanti Mansion in they will make the holidays Buffalo, with Venue of the special for their own children. Year! These are local citizens As a friend of Sam, I have struggling to make ends meet, seen her business grow yet still trying to provide some tremendously and have Christmas enchantment for witnessed first hand how their kids. And, this is where much hard work and time a compassionate community goes into event planning. It service comes onto the scene is truly incredible to watch to lift that pressure a bit and her events come together provide a day of fun for kids. and go off without a hitch! A All county residents, age huge congratulations to Sam 11 or younger (accompanied Nelson and her Ellicottville by an adult) are invited Events team! to Cattaraugus County Community Action’s Santa’s last year’s party was the Carnival onth Thursday, band. One of Canada’s best December 12 , 3 to 5pm, party/cover bands, XPrime at the CCA Building, 25 will again be providing the Jefferson Street in Salamanca. dance music. Members Kids can visit with Santa Neil Carson, Phil Taylor, and Mrs. Claus, dance with and Steph Mercier cover Frosty the Snowman, be all the best danceable hits, impish with Buddy the Elf, from classic rock, modern and maybe tickle Tinsel the pop, disco, and R&B. They Tree! Get there early. Lines appeal to baby-boomers as form quickly for the popular well as the letter generations: hand-drawn caricatures by X, Y, and Z. “Everybody will Eric Jones and Santa photos want to get out, and dance by LeeAnne Sadler. Eric and and have a really good time.” LeeAnne generously provide So, be prepared for a great these services at their own evening of great company, cost, while volunteering their great food, and great music. time to capture the special As the Greatest Generation moment for the kids. Thanks to generous used to say, “Be there or be donations and big-hearted square!” volunteers, delicious Christmas cookies and cocoa are served, warm, handcrochet, hats and scarves
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Jane Eshbaugh (JE): I can’t say there will be any one particular ski or board that’s more popular – they’re all great! Most major brands of skis and snowboards should be available including Volkl, Elan, Burton, Libtech, K2, Stockli, Salomon, Line, Head, Rossignol, and more. Apex boots will also be available for demo. V: How have previous year’s Demo Days gone? JE: The best Demo Days are when we have great snow, but they’re always fun. They’re a great way for people to try before they buy and for people to meet owners and staff from our local shops – City Garage, Mud Sweat N Gears, the Boardroom and Dekdebrun’s Apex Store – and what they sell. Buying from a local shop makes so much sense as far as helping you pick out the best
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~ The Villager ~ December 5th - December 11th, 2019
December 5th - December 11th, 2019 ~ The Villager ~
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What’s Shakin’ In E’ville Whether Outside or In, Ellicottville is the Town to be In
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NOW HIRING: 500$/wk @ your CONVENIENCE!!!! Do you own a Truck, Car or Bikes, then you are eligible to earn $500 weekly. Contact sonicmediawrap2@gmail.com The lake effect has been falling and Holiday Valley for more info. is officially open with HELP WANTED: G.M. Nickolson Construction, Inc. is looking for experienced HoliMont soon to follow. carpenters. Apply at 42 Mill Street Ellicottville, NY or email: gmnickolson@aol.com The ski tree is lit and the store fronts are decorated HELP WANTED: Two reasonably fit, able-bodied individuals to assist an older gentleman and Christmas carols are out on the slopes this winter season. My first trip will be the weekend of December 13th, 14th playing all around town. and 15th. Followed by some mid week trips through the winter. If you are seriously interested, Whatever time of year please contact. Sherwood Sarles, 727-269-1776 or email ss2225@yahoo.com. there’s always music playing around town. Let’s see who’s where. The seven-day party UNITS FOR RENT - Stone Cold Storage: 2- 10’ x 24 and 1- 10’x 48 w/2nd Floor. Inside starts on Thursday at The storage for Snowmobiles & Trailers. Anything you need inside. After May 1st. Call 716- Gin Mill with Joseph and Company from 8-11pm. 699-4752 SEASONAL RENTALS - 2 & 3 Bdrm, fully furnished, in Village, 1 mi. from slopes starting They play an acousticat $5000.00. Email - rosiepeaks@hotmail.com • Phone - (905) 357-9163 or (905) 651-3342 percussive set of folk/Rock/ country covers from the 60SKI SEASON House for Rent/Ellicottville. 3 bedrooms. Sleeps 10 comfortably. Fully 90’s. The kitchen is open furnished. 5 minute drive from slopes. Available December 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020. $4900 till 11pm during the week for season includes snowplowing. Call/Text 716-949-4233. Email dmskrzynski@hotmail.com. for the late night munchies. If you sing, play, tell FOR RENT: House in Great Valley, NY- Includes large fenced yard, washer & dryer, parking, jokes or just want to be 3 bedrooms, dining & living rooms, 2 full baths. $1000. per month plus utlities. Secruity deposit entertained, Balloons hosts reuqired. Call Janet @ 716 969 3946 Open Mic Night from 9-11pm. Greg (the fiddle guy/sound man/cook) Mach and Mike (guitar) Strongman provide the SELLING TAMARACK CLUB FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP. Unique one bedroom music and you provide the condo with murphy bed sleeps 6, valley side, for $69,000 FIRM. $15,000 BELOW last rest. It’s also burger and sold price for comparable unit. Unobstructed view. EXTRA XMAS WEEK 2018. Cash brew night. Any burger, any flow positive. info@playlongpoint.com (905) 407-7529. brew, $10. FRIDAY: Balloons FIREWOOD - Two years seasoned firewood for sale. $80 cord, pickup. Delivery available starts things off with The for extra charge. Call Paul at 716-474-6534. X-Statics from 7-10:30pm. TAMARACK CLUB FRACTION FOR SALE: Studio unit, valley side, lobby level, This Buffalo band plays sleeps 4. Amenities include: owner locker room, valet parking, heated pool, fitness center. b l u e s / r o c k / j a z z / R & B covers and originals from Call or text (716)-258-0109. the 70’s till today. Dj Xcite will follow in the sound booth layin down some grease for your slide on the CBS LAWN AND LANDSCAPING: Services available: Lawn and reseeding, leaves, tree and limb removal, beds and mulch and lawn rolling, hedge trimming, brush hogging and lawn mowing. Call 716-244-7173: CBS Lawn and Landscaping. Fully insured.
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two dance floors till 2am. We’re back at The Gin Mill for Two Guys Drinking Beer from 8-12am. These guys do an eclectic set of rock/blues/ folk covers from the 60-90’s and like to get the audience involved. There’s 26 beers on tap so you can be one of the guys drinking beer. The party continues at Madigan’s with Dj Cobra Con blowin up the house sound with some crunk so you can shake your junk from 10-2am. There are pool and foosball tables and you can sip a slushee next to the only wood stove in E’ville. Score some style points. SATURAY: The Gin Mill is first out of the box with The Hick Ups from 2-6pm. These guys, who play in several other bands, play a roots/bluegrass/folk/country set of covers to dance and sing-a-long to. LIve N’ Kickin will take over the stage from 8-12am. They play danceable covers from the 70’s till today. The latest kitchen in town is open till midnight on the weekends. We return to Balloons for High Noon from 6:3010pm. They play mod country/county rock covers and originals. Wear your cowboy boots and do a little two-step. Dj Snarski will be melting down in the sound booth with some whammer, jammer for your hip shake till 2am. Finnerty’s joins the party
with Tui Osbourne from 7-10pm. Tui is the rugby coach at Bonnies and plays some Buffett and other island style music covers. Try the southern tiers best corned beef or the Pad Thai entrees. We finish out the evening back at party central, Madigan’s, with Dj SI tearing up the sound booth from 10-2am. Let the A-Team mix up some umbrella cocktails for you or just try the craft beer selection from the Bevador. Monday night is wing night at Balloons. 25-cent wings and an excellent selection of craft beers to accompany. The fun starts at 4pm. If you like Asian food Finnerty’s does Chinese dishes and sushi on Monday nights starting at 6pm. You can wash it down with a fine selection of craft brews from some of western New York’s best breweries. We end where we started at The Gin Mill with Wagner, Winston, wing, Wednesday from 8-11pm. Enjoy some cheep wings while you listen to some blues/folk/country/ rock covers and drink one of 26 beers on tap. Ski season is here and E’ville is one of the nicest villages to spend the holidays in. Enjoy your visit and please come back and remember, ALWAYS SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Beat on the Street: What is the Best Cure for a Hangover? By Chad Neal
There are those of us who imbibe in the spirits. And when we over indulge in said imbibing a punishment awaits us upon awaking. The hangover is a manyheaded monster. The body is sluggish and achy, the brain is discombobulated,
the eyes blurry and then there is the pain… the pain all throughout the head. For centuries man has tried to cure the disease of hangover and only to some avail. Anyone who has hung in the over has tried a remedy or two or more. What is the best cure for a hangover?
Darlene A. - Magnesium.
Spencer M. - Sleep on the couch with the Price is Right.
Mark S. - I used to eat about six popsicles.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Of the Town Board of the Town of Ellicottville Amending Water Rates for 2020: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town has proposed a New Rate Structure for its Water billing for the year 2020. The rate structure is a filed in the office of the Town Clerk of Ellicottville where it is available for inspection by any interested person. FURTHER NOTICE is hereby given that the Town Board of the Town of Ellicottville will have a public hearing at 6:00pm on the 18th of December at the Town Hall, 1 W. Washington Street, Ellicottville, NY and that any person may be heard for or against any item contained. By order of the Town Board of the Town of Ellicottville, Robyn A. George, Town Clerk
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At the Portville Free Library, December 7th, 10:30-12pm Come have a great time with us at Pfeiffer Nature Center’s nature craft table at the Portville Library. All ages will enjoy creating these fun crafts using items, which come directly from nature herself. Santa Claus will be visiting and there will be lots of other library craft activities going on too! Location: Portville Free
Library 2 N. Main Street, Portville. Date/Time: Saturday, December 7th from 10:30am till 12pm. This activity is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is not required. An adult must accompany minors. For more information contact Pfeiffer Nature Center Administration Office 716-933-0187 or visit our website at www.
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