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HoliMont Opens Sat. Dec. 14
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Learn to Ride at the Outpost Holiday Valley Burton Riglet Park Opens Dec. 21 • Great for Grommets
Calendar of Events December 14 HoliMont Scheduled to Open
By Jon Barlow
You’re 3 feet tall and have never strapped a plank of wood to either of your feet. The reason for this is that you are also very young. Secondly, this is the first time you have been introduced to a worldclass ski area. Now imagine, if you will, finding a magical log house that “slid” down the mountain and landed at its base where you can play while learning the basics in your newest sport on the snow. This is the basis for Holiday Valley’s Burton Learn to Ride Center and Riglet Park. The Outpost, Holiday Valley’s terrain-based learning area, located at the base of Schoolhaus (it’s winter location), was inspired by a similar, cool structure — the first Burton Riglet Park in Smuggler’s Notch, Vt. The Smuggler’s park has the local, rustic feel and a playhouse appeal. Colorful adornments make it easy for kids to warm up to but the proximity to flat ground leads simply to the aspect of learning. A mock chairlift is set in place for kids to jump into the challenge of getting up the hill, too. Essentially, an exaggerated drop-in ramp, it is a focal point of safe learning that is a “distinct community” away from the open, advanced skiing areas. And your kids can have the same experience at the Burton Riglet Park at Holiday Valley. Holiday Valley’s park was built last winter by local artisan, Jerry Cobado. With his knowledge, he infused construction of the structure with educating his helpers, students from Ellicottville’s BOCES program. Ramps from all four sides gently slope down to introductory, freestyle terrain features. Grommets, or young
December 21 Holiday Valley Demo Day Jan. 3-4 Winter Blues Festival Ellicottville
Jan. 3 Holiday Valley Bag Jump Jan. 25 Harley-Day Valley Holiday Valley
Jan. 25-26 Greater Olean Sports & Outdoor Recreation Show Feb. 7-8 AMSOIL Seneca Allegany Snocross Feb. 15 Holiday Valley Boarding for Breast Cancer Feb. 22 Penguin Paddle Holiday Valley
March 6 Ski Day for United Way HoliMont
March 8-9 Mardi Gras/Winter Carnival Ellicottville • Holiday Valley
Tubing Park & Mountain Coaster Scheduled to Open Next Friday, Dec. 20
Mud Sweat n’ Gears collected two big boxes of food to take to the Food Pantry during their Open House last weekend. There was also a cash donation which will be used to buy more food. Thank you for the Holiday Spirit everyone!
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Irish Christmas Donations Top $4,000 Santa’s Workshop to Benefit • $475 Top Pie Auction Bid By Jennie Acklin
It was an evening of Christmas spirit to be remembered for many seasons to come. Bob McCarthy’s Irish Christmas fundraiser will only
be truly appreciated by those who were there last Friday evening at the Gin Mill. It’s just too hard to believe that pies, albeit “celebrity pies,” were awarded to top bidders of $475, $450, $375, $325 and so on. The generous people in attendance were in rare form, not to be outbid by their friends and neighbors. McCarthy commented, “When I first told everyone that I wanted to do a pie auction at the annual Irish Christmas event, they laughed at me. That was about five years ago. Nobody’s going to bid on a pie!” Well, true to McCarthy’s style, he forged ahead with his idea, soliciting homemade pies from several friends and showed the naysayers. At this year’s pie auction vver $1,200 was raised with the top three pie bids alone. A total of 10 pies were auctioned, along with several See Irish Christmas page 2
Village Holds Off Again
on Hughey Alley One-Way Designation By Jann Wiswall
Ellicottville Mayor Charlie Coolidge was welcomed back by the Village Board on Monday, Dec. 9, after a health-related absence kept him from attending November’s meeting.
Change to Local Law: His first action at the meeting was to open a second public hearing in as many months on the proposed amendment to Local Law #4 to change Hughey Alley to a oneway street from east to west between Monroe and Jefferson streets. During last month’s meeting, the first public hearing was held. Several members of the community pointed out logistical problems with the proposed plan and took part with the board in brainstorming alternatives that would meet the board’s goal to improve pedestrian safety at the intersection of Hughey Alley and Monroe Street. At the end of that hearing, the board asked Department of Public Works Head Harold Morton to obtain estimates for flashing lights as an alternative and the issue was tabled. At the December meeting, Morton reported that the requested solar lighting estimate came in at $2,500. However, he said there is not enough See Village Board page 10
Need Help Getting NY Health Insurance?
Healthy Community Alliance Is Here For You
By Jann Wiswall
If you’re a Cattaraugus County resident and are having difficulty enrolling for health insurance through New
York’s insurance exchange — New York State of Health (NYSH) — you’re in luck. With a grant from the state, Healthy Community Alliance
(HCA) in Gowanda is running an invaluable countywide “facilitated enrollment” program that is free to use and can be accessed near to where you live. HCA offers in-person help using highly trained navigators who are familiar with every inch of the NYSH Web site See Health Insurance page 10
New Event: Cycling Weekend at Holiday Valley Distance Rides June 6–8 by Eva Potter
Get ready for some rolling and steep hill riding during Holiday Valley’s new Cycling Weekend June 6–8, 2014. “We are targeting experienced cyclists who are comfortable riding 30–100+ miles per week and are able to ride 25+ miles per day,” said Katie DiDonato, general manager of the Inn at Holiday Valley and one of the event’s organizers.
This weekend of cycling fun is geared toward level 2 and 3 riders — athletes who can handle these distances as well as the terrain of Holiday Valley and the surrounding area. According to DiDonato, it’s important for participants to remember that riding 25 miles in the this area is challenging. “Ellicottville is very scenic but not very flat,” she said. Subject to fine-tuning, tentative plans for the weekend
begin on Friday, June 6 with a “short” 25-mile ride that afternoon starting from the Inn at Holiday Valley. An evening welcome cocktail reception will follow. Saturday will offer two course options – one more difficult than the other. A 40-50 mile group ride will include hill climbs, while a less strenuous course that eventually meets back up with the group will See Cycling Weekend page 9
CCIDA Approves Former American Locker Site at 16 Martha St.
Resolution, Recapture Policy By Jann Wiswall
The Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency’s board met on Tuesday, Dec. 10 for its last
meeting of the calendar year. Members approved a SEQR (State Environmental Quality Review) and approving resolution for the property at 16 Martha Street (the former
American Locker site) that is being developed for seasonal apartment rentals. It also adopted a “recapture policy” that will immediately go into See CCIDA Meeting page 5
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handmade Irish pie chests, walking sticks, woven scarves and hats, raffle tickets and 50/50 tickets. Over $7,000 was donated to Santa’s Workshop, along with a wagonload of Christmas gifts. Outstanding! The good will of the evening was met with laughter and devilish fun. The crowd was in a terrific mood, cheering for higher bids, all knowing that it went to a good cause. McCarthy frequently reminded everyone that all the money raised stayed here — for LOCAL children and families in need. Most people who know McCarthy know that he has a soft spot for children, and the thought of a needy child going without a Christmas gift is unimaginable to him. Santa’s Workshop is a confidential program by Family Support of Ellicottville, which is an affiliate of the Rotary Foundation for Youth, helping families who need a little financial help during the Christmas season. Families can choose gifts for each other and take home the fixings for a Christmas dinner. Remaining proceeds from the Irish Christmas fundraiser will
be deposited into the Family Support for Ellicottville’s general fund to support local families in need through the holiday season and beyond. Family Support of Ellicottville pledges to keep 100 percent of all monies donated in the Ellicottville community. It is a 501(c) (3) charitable foundation, so your donation is always tax deductible. You can always send your donation anytime of the year to Family Support of Ellicottville, P.O. Box 101, Ellicottville, NY 14731. McCarthy also introduced Kate Butterfield, a local writer and artist who has been developing a series of children’s books. Together they will be hosting “Celtic Thunder,” a fundraiser scheduled for March 7, 2014, to be held at the Ellicottville Town Center, to help raise fund for the printing of another book dedicated to children dealing with cancer. It promises
to be another memorable evening, with live music by the outrageous Irish band, the Leftovers, wine donated by Shannon Carscallen of E-Ville Spirits, roast beef sandwiches donated by Ken and Annette Auteri of Dom’s Butcher Block, desserts by Katy Arena of Katy’s Cafe’ and Cake Creations, and many other surprises. Stay tuned to the Ellicottville Times for more details — tickets will go on sale soon. Irish Christmas was truly a night of generosity and Christmas spirit by all who attended. It’s what makes Ellicottville one of the greatest places to call home or to visit often.
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Community Choir Cantata DEC. 15
Ski-Ride Movie “Never Not” DEC. 20
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Great Valley Town Board Discusses Stricter Zoning Laws By Mary Fox
The December Great Valley Town Board Meeting on Dec. 9 was preceded by a public hearing on updating zoning laws and possible changes to the Town of Great Valley Comprehensive Plan. Items included looking into the use of trailers and campers as permanent residences, creating a mining district, fracking roads should they become necessary, windmills, property setbacks and dumpster enclosures. “We need to get some teeth in them (zoning laws) and we don’t have anything to back them up,” said Vice Superintendent Ted LaCroix. Further input will be accepted from the public until Jan. 31, 2014. Superintendent Dan Brown opened the board meeting at 7:20 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Planning Board Chairman Chris Shena reported the Great Valley website is up and running but more information is needed. Code Enforcement Officer Rob Germain reported that there were no new building permits. Germain also reported that three properties having property maintenance violations were taken to court but no one showed up. “The zoning laws are too vague,” said Germain. “There has to be a local law set to define the penalty issue. We must go by the State Code, but it is up to individual municipalities to set specific code penalties.” The issue was tabled for further discussion on code penalty legislation at the January meeting. The Great Valley insurance carrier’s representative,
Phil Moyer from the Weast Insurance Agency, made his yearly presentation of an overview of the town’s present insurance coverage. Reappointments for the following positions will be made at the Jan. 13 board meeting: town attorney, code officer and dog control officer. Supervisor Brown read a letter to the board from Barb Sergel and Pat Pawlowski, travel chairwomen of the Great Valley, Ellicottville, Salamanca, Mansfield and Humphrey Senior Citizens group, thanking them for providing funds to help offset the cost of the four trips made by the group this past year. The board then went into executive session. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. The next meeting of the Great Valley Town Board will be on Jan. 13, 2014.
Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign Needs Volunteers Almost as big a part of the season as the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping is the sound of people ringing that familiar bell, hoping you’ll drop your change into the red kettle. The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign is in full swing, and if you can spare a couple hours, volunteering is a great way to give back this season. Red Kettle donations provide meals, warm beds, and
hope to those who need it most, and the money raised in each location stays local. Kettles are present in many locations throughout Western New York, mostly set up in the lobbies of stores, and each location needs a number of volunteers throughout the season to keep the campaign going. Families, church groups, and people of all ages are invited to help ring the bells
this season. Interested volunteers can call Love INC. at (716) 5923761 to schedule a two-hour shift at one of three Springville locations: one indoors at Tops, and two outdoors by the exits at Wal-Mart. For other locations, or for more information, visit www.salvationarmyusa.org . You can also start your own online Kettle Campaign by visiting www.onlineredkettle. org.
Scenes from Ellicottville’s Christmas Stroll, photos by Jennie Acklin
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HoliMont’s 51st Season to Begin Dec. 14 By Dash Hegeman
goes this week. Adult lift tickets will be $46 and junior lift tickets will be $32. Come Monday, when HoliMont opens up to non-members, the adult ticket price will be $43 and the junior ticket price will be $30. HoliMont has had some very solid days (and nights) of snowmaking so far this winter. Even our recent warm spell last week allowed for us to pump even more water for snowmaking, thus turning a negative into a positive in the grand scheme of things. As the temperatures continue to drop and as the weather forecasts of lake effect snow inundate the local television airwaves, the excitement level around HoliMont always increases substantially. The level of anticipation for the upcoming season starts to feel real as soon as the Mountain Crew fires up the first snow guns of the season, and this year, when the guns started turning water into pristine manmade snow, it signaled that the new season was indeed a reality and that sooner than later, people would be flocking to the slopes to enjoy their days of skiing and snowboarding bliss. Whether you are a HoliMont member, a friend of a member who purchases tickets on the weekend, or one of our weekday skiers, we here are HoliMont are looking forward to seeing you enjoy your time out on the slopes. Each and every, season we look forward to building on what we accomplished the year prior and our goal is to go above and beyond in order to make the HoliMont experience something that you want to make a part of your winter lifestyle.
It’s been a busy off-season here at HoliMont. When you come visit this winter, you’ll see some noticeable changes — a warming hut at the top of Greer, a revamped Meadow chairlift, two renovated bathrooms in the Chalet and construction over at the WestMont Ridge site. And and then there will be things that took place, like replacing in-ground water and air lines, which you will never even know happened, but rest assured they did and as a result our initial snowmaking period has been very successful. Right now, it looks like HoliMont will begin its 51st season of operation this Saturday, Dec. 14. Considering that last season we were not able to open until Dec. 25, we are thrilled about opening this early as it gives us more time to make sure that everything is running as smoothly as possible for the upcoming Christmas holiday week. This weekend, HoliMont will be open to its members and their invited guests. After that, we will open up the slopes to non-members Dec. 16–20. Following the weekend of the 21st, we will be open to non-members Dec. 23 and 24. On Christmas Day, HoliMont will be open to members and their guests only. (Christmas Day will be a half day. Lifts will run from noon to 4 p.m.). HoliMont will continue to be open to members and guests throughout the remainder of the Christmas week, which ends on Dec. 31. The plan for opening day is to have two lifts, Exhibition Express and Cascade, running with approximately seven slopes open. There could be more slopes depending on how snowmaking
By William Thomas
Radio Drama Live at Springville Center for the Arts Dec. 20 and 21 Springville Center for the Arts and WSPQ 1330AM present a live radio drama version of “It’s a Wonderful Life” on Friday, Dec. 20 and Saturday, Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. both nights. Based on the popular film and timed just right for a preChristmas holiday experience, this radio version, written by Anthony Palermo, involves a company of actors with live sound effects performed on stage. The performances, presented by Emerling Ford, will be broadcast live over WSPQ from the Carol Mongerson Theater, Springville Center for the Arts, 37 North Buffalo Street,
Springville. George Bailey has spent his life giving of himself to the people of Bedford Falls. He has longed for other things, but worked to prevent miserly Mr. Potter from taking over the town. On Christmas Eve, George’s uncle loses their business’s $8,000, which sets of a chain of events threatening the town. Thinking the world will be better off with him dead, he contemplates suicide. An angel named Clarence arrives to show George a world without his impact. Mathew Boudreau, Monique Boudreau and Sophie Howes from Aural Studios led a workshop on the radio drama
production process where actors have studied timing, voice acting, breathing, and voice ranges. The show stars Matt Boyle, Ed Heary, Kevin Kujawa, Wally Holland, Tim Musial, Pete Esser, Hank Duwe, Jeanne May, Claire Nelligan, Matilda Musial, Susan Sorensen, Claire Boyle, Hayden Wible, Dru Robinson, Mac Musial, and Zack Martin. Tickets to the live performance are $10 for students and seniors, and $12 for adults. They may be purchased online at SpringvilleArts.org or by calling 716-592-9038.
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learners, are encouraged to slide onto smaller versions of elements normally seen in most parks. Whether it’s a box, snow mound or rail, they can get comfortable navigating them in an intimidation-free and fun environment. Qualified Holiday Valley instructors have received extra training from Burton staffers on the nuances of Riglet training. To get the fresh techniques just right, they pick up on the history of Riglet, to park design and maintenance, plus idea exchange and execution on the hill. Riglet techniques involve a Riglet Reel in the nose of a snowboard. Through guided discovery, private or group lessons will get up-close attention using special equipment that has a retractable leash. This is gear the instructor can use to show the little shredders how to manipulate their boards. This also simulates the downhill motion not yet familiar to the new skier or rider. Specific methods include terrain-based learning that teaches weight transfer and body awareness.
The importance of learning these practices at a young age “is worth its weight in gold,” touts Holiday Valley Terrain Park Manager Pat Morgan. The program is mainly for 3–6 year olds, but sometimes even 2 year olds can fit into the mix. These on-hill features are always a main curiosity for any wide-eyed child. Safety and etiquette also go along with the learning curve. When they start at a young age, kids “have confidence to progress and identify specific features” such as the larger
ones at Moonshadow. Holiday Valley’s Outpost is in the Ski Area Management Magazine Terrain Park Contest. It would be a special honor to be picked as the No. 1 park. Vote at www.saminfo. com/terrain-park-contest. Just like any snowsports program or lesson for youth, you sign up and start the day at the Children’s Learning Center at Creekside Lodge. For information and reservations, call (716) 699-2345, ext. 4422, or visit www.holidayvalley. com.
Christmas - Pass the Eggnog, Hold the Rum, Kill the Music. I’m trying to work through my issues with Christmas why I hate this time of year and why I feel so out of place ... like Rob Ford at a truth and reconciliation hearing. Not even a smash of eggnog and rum could cheer me up at this time of year. I hate rum. My aversion to this particular spirit can be traced directly back to a really bad bus tour in Santiago, Cuba. “See The Real Cuba,” said the sign in the lobby of the Delta Sierra Mar Resort promising excursions to the rum factory, the cigar factory and the Santiago cemetery. (Par. #4) Many people at our hotel took the tour to escape the hotel policy of playing “Guantanamera” non-stop twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Of all the things Cuba needs after the Castro brothers go, a new national song would be an excellent idea. The tour did not get off to a rollicking start. After a one-hour drive to the city of Santiago, the rum factory was closed due to labour problems. We were, however, allowed into the tasting room, where we sampled seven-year-old rum. I declined, but “No, it ees jess like French Brandy.” It didn’t matter because even the teetotalers and recovering alcoholics hit the hard stuff after forty minutes of non-stop you guessed - “Guantanamera” by the rum factory house band. In Cuba, I was learning even shoeshine stands have their own house bands. The tour didn’t make a rousing recovery from its initial setback because at the next stop the cigar factory was also closed due to labour problems, or staff holidays, or possibly a period of national mourning for the house band, who were summarily executed by the previous tour group for playing - everybody now “Guantanamera.” “Why can’t the house bands
ever go on strike?” I asked, a little too loudly. At this point, I was getting disillusioned: After all the disappointments, I thought if we get to the Santiago cemetery and it’s also closed due to labour problems, this is really going to ruin my day. Although most of the sights on this tour couldn’t be seen on this day, the trip itself was not uneventful because at 1:30 p.m. on a narrow street in a residential section of Santiago, Pedro, “the best driver in all of Cuba,” had an accident. With no more than one hundred cars in the whole country actually operating, at any given time due to the absence of oil and gas, Pedro managed to hit one of them. Subsequently, Pedro took off in chase of the driver of the car, which didn’t stop and twenty of us were stranded at a souvenir shop that sold ceramic ash trays and photos of Che Guevera. Standing outside in the searing sun for an hour, I realized my face was fried and my brain wasn’t far behind. Many of us never wanted to leave the place because ... you guessed it - no house band. On a new bus with a new driver, we pulled up to the famous Santiago cemetery where nobody was having labour problems. You’ll find this to be true of any cemetery in any country - no walkouts. I don’t know if it was the rum, the heat, or the fact that I hadn’t heard “Guantanamera” in almost an hour, but I sort of lost it. As we passed a crypt that was kind of crooked, Angel explained this was due to years of heat and humidity. As it turns out, there was the resting place of a great Cuban patriot and rum maker. Through the fog of alcohol and blinding sun I realized - there he was - the source of my pain, the evil man who invented the very rum that was making me crazy, Don Facundo Bacardi. I’m sorry,
but I couldn’t resist. I asked if, due to the curvature of the casket, would this be called “a Bacardi with a twist.” Angel shot me a dagger of a look but as they say in Cuba, if looks could kill, I was at least standing in the appropriate place. The seven-year-old hard stuff was still making its way through my system when we passed the tomb of Bacardi’s nephew, planted right beside the old man. “So, Angel,” I said, “this a double Bacardi on ice?” Although no one else laughed, I got quite hysterical. When I inquired about the rum maker killed in that tragic shipwreck, “Bacardi on the rocks,” I was politely asked to leave the tour and sit on the air conditioned bus where I would be more comfortable. My ejection from this famous cemetery did not, however, stop me from rolling the window down on the bus and yelling at Angel to tell the story about the other family member who was shot in the drug deal - “Bacardi with coke!” Anyway, it worked out great because on a Cuban tour bus, the air conditioner is so loud, you can’t hear - wait for it - “Guantanamera.” And I say with all sincerity, if we as Canadian citizens can’t visit foreign countries and make fun of their most revered citizens with stupid little bar jokes, then what good are we as a nation. I guess I actually hate rum more than Christmas and that somehow cheers me up. For comments, ideas and copies of The True Story of Wainfleet, go to www.williamthomas.ca
ECS Sports Banquet Honors Student Athletes by Todd Palmatier
The Ellicottville fall sports season came to a close with the year-end banquet held on Nov. 25 in the ECS High School Gym. The dinner was catered by Chiavetta’s and donated by the Ellicottville Sports
Winter and Youth Sports Underway Boosters Club for the student athletes. Sports Boosters, along with local businesses, donated many great door prizes. The girls’ varsity soccer team came together to honor Coach Mary Neilon with a commemorative soccer ball for
her 400th win during the 2013 season! Also, Morgan Zlockie was named Big 30 MVP for girls’ soccer. The varsity football team had two players named to the Big 30 team. Seniors Cameron Wilson and Dylan Paprocki
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will be representing the Eagles in this summer’s Big 30 football game. For boys’ soccer, Cameron Greene was named to the Big 30 All Conference squad. For varsity volleyball, Courtney Scanlon was a 1st Team
All-Star and signed a Letter of Intent to play collegiate volleyball at D-1 Stoney Brook on Long Island. The Ellicottville Sports Boosters also recognized Frank Morlock and Coffee Culture with the first Sports Boosters
award recognizing them for all their support and commitment to Ellicottville sports and the Sports Boosters. (Photos from this event were printed in the Dec. 6 edition.)
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Pastor Kay Announces Retirement from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and Trinity Lutheran Church
Pastor’s wife Linda is also retiring from the West Valley School System. They will be moving to the Rochester, New York area after the first of the year. They will be sorely missed by the congregation and the community as a whole. On Dec. 29 at 10:30 a.m., Pastor Kay will lead the congregation, and all interested
in joining them, for his last worship service at St. Paul’s (Rt.242 and 219, Ellicottville). After which, from 1:00-5:00 p.m., all are invited to join Pastor Kay and Linda as they celebrate their retirements at a reception at the West Valley Fire Company, Rt. 240, West Valley.
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was approved by the board was created to comply with new reporting criteria established by New York State for IDAs, specifically regarding the sales tax benefit that IDAs are permitted to offer their clients. Wiktor stated that the Cattaraugus County IDA has always kept track of its clients’ use of the sales tax benefit. However, the resolution formalizes the process of accountability and transparency and provides mechanisms for recapturing sales taxes from clients who use their exemption for purchases outside the scope of the approved project or in excess of their maximum benefit. CCIDA Board Chair Thomas Buffamante congratulated Wiktor for being named Alumnus of the Year by Leadership Cattaraugus. The next meeting of the CCIDA Board of Directors will be held on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. at the CCIDA office at 3 East Washington St. in Ellicottville.
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timing. The CCIDA project approval process typically takes two or more months to complete. Developers often want to get the IDA approval process underway before the municipality gets involved to ensure that one process doesn’t hold up another. Wiktor also noted that some people have been confused about CCIDA’s role in the SEQR process. Sometimes the IDA is designated the lead agency in coordinating a project’s mandated municipal and county SEQRs. At other times, the IDA’s SEQR is based on information provided by the developer, known as an “Uncoordinated Review,” which is used internally by the IDA to help it determine if the project is likely to have a “significant effect on the environment.” In this case, the municipality and county must do their own SEQRs. The 16 Martha Street SEQR approved at the meeting was an uncoordinated review. The county and Village Planning Board may initiate their own SEQRs for this project. The “Recapture Policy” that
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Alianello, Lavocat has run into this funding issue before, “He told us this happens all the time, so it’s not a surprise.” The next course of action, Alianello said, will be to “enlist the help of our congressional contingent to get the money loosened up to do the PMR process.” To that end, the town, village and both developers are preparing letters to New York Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer, as well as Congressman Tom Reed requesting their support. Burrell says that he and his counterparts will follow up with phone calls to the legislators’ offices. Alianello thinks “we’ll get a quick response. Hopefully it will all be resolved within a couple of months.”
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dutifully submitted to FEMA. Comments between the agency and the Ellicottville team have been exchanged and all requested revisions have been made per FEMA. In a recent letter to Ellicottville Town Supervisor John Burrell, FEMA stated that, after review, the agency agrees with the requested revisions and concludes that a Physical Map Revision (PMR) by the agency should be made. However, the letter also states that “due to funding constraints, FEMA is not able to initiate the PMR at this time.” Without the PMR, no action can be taken by town and village residents and property owners to request reconsideration of their flood insurance policy rates. According to Ellicottville Town Engineer Mark
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There’s good news and bad news regarding efforts to revise the town and village of Ellicottville’s flood plain maps. The good news is that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) agrees that the official maps must be revised. The bad news is that FEMA says it doesn’t have funding to do the revisions. This news comes after the town and village, as well as Ellicott Development and Sprague Development, have worked diligently with a civil engineering consultant, Tim Lavocat, for more than a year to collect data proving that existing flood plain maps for areas impacted by Great Valley Creek, Elk Creek and Holiday Valley Creek are out of date. The carefully calculated revisions were
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The Reverend William L. Kay has announced his retirement from 26 years of shared ministry to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ellicottville, and Trinity Lutheran Church in West Valley. Pastor Kay is beloved by his congregation, which has gathered from around Western New York, as well as skiers, summer campers, snow birds and year round tourists. “My ministry with the people of St. Paul’s and Trinity has been exciting as we come to know that we truly minister to one another, but also know our call to be servants in and to our communities. That is a true sense of what a parish is,” said Pastor Kay. Pastor Kay was born in Oil City, PA. He attended Lutheran Colleges at Ann Arbor, Michigan and Fort Wayne, Indiana, and the seminary in St. Louis, MO before being ordained on August 1, 1976 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Silver Creek. Pastor Kay, served congregations in Newfane, NY, Massena, NY, and Potsdam, NY, before receiving the mutual call to serve St. Paul’s and Trinity Lutheran Churches in November 1987.
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I remember the f irst tree I cut down for Christmas purposes. It was out in Kansas, smack-dab in the center of this g rand country. Aside from the fact that I was shocked any trees even g rew in the state of Kansas, I was f loored that there were so many scattered across the farm. I don’t remember the name of the place, but I do remember the kindness of the owners. We bought a Douglas f ir, if memory serves me correctly, and it had a joyous smell — it looked pretty darn nice, too. When I moved to western New York, I was overjoyed that I had moved to pine tree central, home of some of the most beautiful specimens on the planet. Most people I know here, ridiculously enough, have artif icial trees. It’s like people who live in Hershey, Pa., eating Aldi brand chocolate. I interviewed Butch Hill at Hill’s Christmas Tree Farm, 13214 Belscher Rd., in Spring ville, for a news article. I remember pulling up to his shed and seeing this man as big as a redwood trunk standing in the drive with a wrench in his hand. It was midday, early season, and business was just starting to jump. There are about 24,000 trees g rowing on the property, according to Hill. The most popular — Balsam f ir, Canaan f ir, Concolor f ir, Douglas f ir, and Grand f ir, and blue and white spruce trees — are available for cutting, but the Canaan f ir has proven to be the most popular. When I f irst saw it, I had no idea what it was. I remember Butch noticing that I was noticing the tree, and that’s when he started telling me about the specimen. Discovered by an Ohio State University professor in a West Virg inia valley, this tree has a wide, straight shape and shows a variety of colors. Its scent is strong, but not so strong that it overpowers a room. The Hills began planting Canaan trees in 1998 and started selling them about eight years later. It’s become one of his most popular trees. I tell you this, dear readers, because, if you don’t already know, you — we live in an area that doubles as Santa Claus’s home away from home, his Rio, his Caribbean, his Mexico, his lawn chair in the sand. The variety of tree farms in Western New York is impressive — not only in Spring ville, an area that I should tell you I will be writing about in this paper with more frequency henceforth, but also in the Ellicottville area. Over in West Valley, for instance, there’s McHugh Trees, another place I’ve heard good things about. And should you decide to cut a live tree, follow these tips. First, don’t just pull the car over to the side of the road, pull out the hacksaw and start hiking through the forest. Not only do you risk getting shot, it’s illegal. Find a tree farm. You should also go early and not wait until some goof ball columnist tells you to go. You’ll get a better offering of trees. In most cases, tree farms lend you tools to cut the tree down, but bring a hacksaw just in case. And don’t be a dork and bring a chainsaw or axe. Once you f ind your tree, cut it close to the g round so that your second cut allows the tree to soak up water at home. Once you do get it home, shake it off in the driveway to free loose needles. Put it in a stand full of water and, for the tree’s sake, lower the room temperature to about 65 deg rees so it can get accustomed to its new home. And then enjoy. There’s nothing quite like a live tree. I used to be against the practice, but I’ve since changed my mind. Trees, like people, love company during the holidays. y
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Feel the Ahhhhhh in New Ski Boots By Dave Potter
There comes a time in a man’s life when he must set aside the toys of his youth. Or in this case, an old man must set aside his old ski boots and by new ones. After talking for a year about the need for new ski boots, my wife finally pushed me into it. All last season, I noticed that my trusty Salomons weren’t quite the boots I remembered when they were new. They weren’t as comfortable and I began to notice that the shell was starting to show some signs of wear. Also, spraying Febreze into the liners was starting to become a weekly event. So, a couple of months ago, I started to research new boots. When the Ski magazine 2014 Buyers Guide came out, I dug through the pages and read the reviews about moderateto high-performance boots that would fit a person with long and wide feet (size 12 EE). There were a couple that I thought might fit the bill. I followed that up with online research to see what skiers in the real world were saying about those particular boots. I finally had all the knowledge I needed, but my all-knowing wife knew I needed a push. Two weeks ago, before my weekly Saturday morning ski event with the “Regular Group of Idiots,” my wife announced that she would be meeting me at our after-ski beer and sandwich locale in the village. Next thing I knew, she was dragging me down the street to the City Garage Ski Shop. Well, not really dragging — The City Garage is my favorite ski shop and I’m always looking for reasons to go there. And buying new boots is the perfect reason! We arrived at the shop with my skis and old boots in tow. I brought my skis knowing that if I did buy new boots, the bindings would have to be adjusted. I brought my old boots, because I was hoping to save a few bucks if I could use my old orthotics (more about those later) and heaters.
Now, in my mind, I thought I had my old boots about eight years. Tim Cummiskey, the master bootfitter at The City Garage, took one look at them and said, “I’ve been here 10 years and I don’t remember that model.” Shop owner Sean Lowes said, “I’ve had the shop 14 years and I sold those for only the first year.” Ok, I’ve had these boots for 14 years. Yep, I definitely needed new boots! The challenge was finding boots to fit my large feet. Shops don’t carry a large supply of boots for people like me. Sean didn’t have my size for my first choice, but he did for my second choice and I was quickly sent to Tim for the fitting. The boots I wanted were Salomons, but Tim didn’t want me to limit my choices, so he pulled out a Lange in my size that I hadn’t considered. I slid a Salomon boot on my left foot and a Lange on my right. I don’t know if it was my bias toward Salomon, or if the Lange really was a bit tight, but I quickly decided on the Salomons. Once the decision was made, Tim started to work his magic custom fitting the boots to my feet. His job was made a lot easier after he determined that he could use my old orthotics and heaters. A word about orthotics — custom foot beds. I believe that
they make your boot fit better and make it more comfortable. In a future article, we’ll chat about the process of how Tim and Sean can make custom orthotics for you right at their shop. Tim pulled the liners out of the shells and placed my old orthotics and heaters into the boots. The liners were then heated for a few minutes. The boots were then reassembled and I slid my feet into my new boots. As they cooled, they molded themselves around my feet for a perfect fit. Wow, did they feel good! But would they continue to feel this good on the hill? Well, after skiing a full day on them, I can report with an unqualified “yes!” I pulled them on in the morning and didn’t give them a second thought all day — and no sore spots the next day either. Next time, I won’t wait so long. Disclaimer: Even though I went to The City Garage, you will find that other members of the Regular Group of Idiots swear by their excellent experiences at the other fine ski shops in Ellicottville. My challenge as an old man is that I like routine, plus it’s the only shop I remember how to get to without getting lost in the village. Remember: Experiences are individual, and results and side effects may vary. So try all the shops until you find your fit.
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RESORT HOMES Fashionistas Take Note! Eville’s Boutiques Keep You in Style
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When it comes to fashion, Ellicottville’s boutiques have you covered from head to toe. The wide variety of options and styles available gives you the opportunity to make any fashion statement you desire — without looking like you just stepped out of the mall along with thousands of others. And each and every shop offers gifts for even the most difficult folks on your shopping list. On Ellicottville’s main drag — Washington Street — you’ll find Après, Daff Dry Goods, and one of the village’s newest boutiques, Nouriche. On Monroe Street, you’ll want to save some time to try on some great clothing at Gado-Gado. In the other direction on Monroe, don’t miss a brand new boutique called Flurry. And, with its shockingly purple façade, you can’t possibly miss The Purple Doorknob, an absolute “must” destination for gifts. Après Après, at 23 Washington St., carries fashion for men, women and children. Its selection includes a wide variety of styles for women of all ages — from high-end outerwear, sweaters, blouses, pants and jeans to PJs and jewelry. The shop also stocks adorable kids clothing and footwear, as well as comfortable, wearable selections for men. For more information, call (716) 6998848.
Daff Dry Goods This inviting shop at 17 Washington St. with a cowboy attitude will keep you coming back all season with new stock and great finds. Daff offers sturdy but stylish men’s, women’s and kids clothing and footwear from brands including Uggs, Dansko, Teva, Reef, Patagonia, Royal Robbins, Mountain Khaki, Kavu, Pendleton and more. It also carries Brighton gifts and jewelry. Be sure to stop in to check out its great selection of cozy blankets, western footwear, hats and cold weather accessories. For more information, visit www. daffevl.com or call (716) 699-2293.
Nouriche Nouriche, which opened in the spring at 14 Washington St., offers exclusive, eco-friendly styles “without high boutique prices.” The
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Top it all off with a stylish cap, from Gado Gado. shop offers everything from workout casual to resort chic clothing, along with footwear, handbags and a great selection of unique accessories. The dog-friendly shop also carries unique canine accessories for your favorite pup, accessories for men and a line of cozy bamboo bedding from Yala. There’s also a selection of indulgent CosaBella Italian lingerie for women who want to splurge a little. You can follow Nouriche Boutique on Facebook, or call (716) 699-1034. Gado-Gado Gado-Gado is the clothing and giftware shop at 26 Monroe St. that features truly unique items from around the world. With its selection of beautifully crafted tops, dresses, sweaters, skirts, pants and accessories, you’ll find something completely different to set your style apart from the usual chain and department store offerings. There is something to catch
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the eye of virtually every shopper of any age at Gado-Gado, and it’s a perfect spot to find a perfect gift for a special someone. For more information, follow Gado-Gado on Facebook, or call (716) 699-2128. Flurry Flurry, which opened this fall at 12 Monroe St., offers pieces you won’t find anywhere else at prices that suit all budgets. It carries the Zoa NY line, which is popular with celebrities, the Europeaninspired, American-made Amour Vert line and its newest designer, SnoVana — offering eco-friendly apparel for the snow enthusiast. Many other designers are stocked as well, chosen because they are well fitting and current, but not so trendy that they won’t last the season. Flurry also offers a huge array of accessories, from belts and handbags to scarves and jewelry. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/flurryandco, or call (716) 930-5006. The Purple Doorknob When you enter The Purple Doorknob across the street from Flurry at 9 Monroe St., you’ll be wiggling your toes with joy! It’s a sock shop with the most amazing selection of silly, warm, cool, beautiful, adorable, fun, funky, message-laden socks you’ve ever seen. With 1,000 or more styles of socks for infants, kids, men and women, you’ll find the perfect “stocking” stuffer for every “sole” on your shopping list, including a few additions for your own sock drawer. The Purple Doorknob also offers a great selection of tights, leggings, gloves and accessories. For more information, follow The Purple Doorknob of Facebook, or call (716) 699-2084.
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LEGAL MATTERS: Protect Yourself with Title Insurance
By Kathleen G. Moriarty, Peters & Moriarty, Attorneys and Counselors of Law
Legal Matters is a regular column intended to address general legal concerns. Since every client walks in the door with a different set of circumstances, you should not rely on this column to provide specific legal advice. If you are in need of specific legal advice, please consult with an attorney; he or she will provide advice that is unique and tailored to your legal needs. A title insurance policy, like most insurance, is additional protection against the unknown and unforeseen. Title policies are purchased by a person having a significant financial interest in a piece of real property — most commonly, the buyer and the lender. Most banks, as the lenders, require that the buyer purchase what’s called a “lender’s policy” to protect the bank’s interest in the property. The buyer then has the option of purchasing an “owner’s
policy” to protect her interest in the property. Title claims are rare but generally result from the failure to record some document — a deed, mortgage, or easement agreement, for example — in the chain of title. A policy may also cover a dispute over the property’s boundary lines. Policies don’t usually cover issues that are known or otherwise reflected in the title search, but they may cover minor defects such as a slight encroachment of a shed on an adjoining property. Most known concerns will be resolved when the buyer’s attorney reviews the title search. The cost of these policies is not exorbitant because the risk of a claim is relatively low. Policy pricing is set by New York State statute and is based on the value of the policyholder’s interest in the property. Thus, the lender’s policy is issued to protect the dollar amount of the mortgage, and the owner’s policy is issued to protect their initial investment in the property — the purchase price. An owner may also choose to purchase a market value rider, which covers any appreciation in the property. Although it is in an owner’s best legal interest to obtain a title policy, she must also weigh the cost and benefits of such a policy.
Lounsbury Adaptive Instructors Dedicated to Teaching Disabled to Ski
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Unless you’ve been living in a cave for the past two decades, you’ve probably heard about the Lounsbury Adaptive Ski Program at Holiday Valley. Sue Whistler, an instructor and scheduler for the program for the past six years, said each year proves to be more successful than the last. “It amazes me just how popular and successful it has become,” she said recently. Created as a way to honor Bill Lounsbury, a member of the Holiday Valley Ski Patrol who lost a leg to cancer, the program aims to instruct people with disabilities — any disability — to ski. Consider these facts: In 1988, there were four instructors and 14 students, and 32 lessons were taught, according to information provided by Whistler. Fast forward 25 years and the numbers are staggering: Now, there are 50 instructors teaching over 250 lessons. Whistler, a member of the
organization with her husband, sees the program as both therapeutic for both the people being taught and the people teaching it. “So many benefits you can’t begin to number them,” she said. Two instructors typically do the instructing. While not all students become competent skiers, those that don’t learn other skills — at the very least, the satisfaction that they tried and someone tried to help them. “We find a way to get them on the slopes,” she said. In the years that Whistler has
been teaching, she and other instructors have seen a variety of people with disabilities. More and more people with autism appear to be coming for lessons. “We’re not sure if it’s an increase in autism itself or if it’s being diagnosed more, we just know there’s more cases,” she said, adding that those with autism benefit significantly from skiing because of the visual and biological stimulation. Frequent disabilities seen in the program include spinal cord injuries, Down’s syndrome, spina bifida, cerebral palsy,
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multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment and developmental delay. The group also works with veterans, specifically on its Veterans Day event. They come from as far as Cleveland, Ohio, a fact that Whistler appreciates. Still, she and others would like is best if more veterans from the Buffalo area would try the program. “It’s one thing we want to focus on this year — getting more vets from the local area,” she said. Whistler said there are no new offerings this year, though there is some new equipment. The program relies on donations and volunteers, and there’s always room for more certified volunteers. The season begins on Dec. 26 and lessons are by reservation only. Email laspski@hotmail.com for reservation information. For more information about the program, visit http://skilasp. wix.com/lounsburyadaptive.
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be just as scenic but without the more difficult elevations. Riders will enjoy a light lunch along the route. Saturday afternoon will offer plenty of free time to play and explore the shops and restaurants in the village. You can also stay on the Holiday Valley grounds and explore the Sky High Adventure Park’s Mountain Coaster, Aerial Park or Climbing Wall. That evening, the group will gather for a dinner at John Harvard’s.
The real treat comes Sunday morning when riders will take a scenic, 60-mile ride through Amish Country, including a complimentary breakfast at the Inn to start your day. A sag wagon will accompany all rides, and low-key coaching and tips will be provided along the way to improve your riding. Known for its epic riding, DiDonato said, “The goal is to increase awareness of the fantastic cycling in Ellicottville area. We will feel the weekend
is successful if the participants return to ride with friends.” Each rider will also receive a goodie bag with a booklet of route maps from the weekend’s rides along with other suggested Ellicottville area routes. Two-night packages cost $259 per person including tax. For more information or to make a reservation, call 1-800323-0020 or (716) 699-2345.
“Winter Night Lights at Audubon” Has Stunning Opening Last weekend (Dec. 5 and 6) was the debut for “Winter Night Lights at Audubon,” the Audubon Center & Sanctuary’s newest outdoor attraction, and organizers say it couldn’t have gone better. “We were thrilled with the response!” said Audubon Senior Naturalist Jeff Tome. “It’s been a huge undertaking to transform our outdoors into a winter fairyland, but the enthusiastic and awestruck responses of our visitors have made it all worthwhile.” Along a luminary-lit paved trail, volunteers used the latest in interactive LED light technology to assist visitors to bring animals to life, to “see” the insides of a tree across the seasons, and to beat a drum to change the patterns of light shining on the Nature Center building. “Awesome” and “amazing” were among the responses to the magic created at the overlook of Audubon’s Big Pond, where a light snowfall added to the enchantment as thousands of various colored lights danced among the trees. Volunteers also tended a fire halfway out for warming up. Hot chocolate, coffee and tea as well as fruit, cookies and other
This deer is one of the animals participants can see light up along the trail at the Jamestown Audubon Center & Sanctuary “Winter Night Lights.” Dec. 13-14 and Dec 20-21.
snacks were available inside the Nature Center. Exhibits inside the nature center are open, so visitors can see the live animals, play in the fishing pond, and put on a puppet show on the second floor while they are there. Two weekends remain for “Winter Night Lights at Audubon”: Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 13-14 and 20-
21. The event opens at 6 p.m., and the last admission is at 8:15 p.m. With about a half-mile walk on a paved and ice-free trail, participants are reminded to dress to be outside with warm winter coats, gloves and boots. Admission is $10, $8 for Friends of the Nature Center, $6 for kids ages 3-12, and free for ages 2 and under. Reservations are not required. Winter Night Lights at Audubon was created through Warren, Pennsylvania’s Volt Vision, examples of whose work can be seen at www. voltvision.com. Additional sponsors are Everyday’s True Value, Oneida Lumber/Ace Hardware, and Herbs R 4 U 2. A special thank you goes out to the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation for their help sponsoring the event. The Audubon Center & Sanctuary is at 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown, New York, and Warren, Pennsylvania, all within about a one hour drive from Ellicottville. For more information, call (716) 569-2345 or visit www. jamestownaudubon.org.
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Ski Areas of New York (SANY) Roll out Three Great Deals for 2014 This winter, Ski Areas of New York (SANY) are rolling out three great deals to encourage travelers to discover New York’s ski areas. New York has over 50 ski resorts, more than any other state in the country, ideal for everyone from beginner to expert skiers and snowboarders. Equally important, as any northeast ski enthusiast knows, New York’s ski areas are meticulously maintained. They pride themselves on using the latest technology to provide the finest facilities and winter experiences. This year, New York ski resorts have invested millions of dollars in everything from new high speed lifts and improved snow-making, to children’s programming. Following are SANY’s 2013/2014 winter season offers: Holiday Valley (anytime) and HoliMont (weekdays only)
will offer $12 Lift Tickets on December 19, 2013 and January 9, 2014, when 10,000 skiers per day will be able to take advantage of $12 lift tickets through the Discover New York Skiing promotion at 26 participating ski areas across the state. Organized SANY, the promotion is an expansion of last year’s popular 10-10-10 one-day deal. Tickets must be reserved and paid in advance and are the perfect start to a long weekend getaway. For details, visithttp://www.iskiny. com/ski-deals/discover-nyskiing. SANY is offering free lift tickets and learn to ski packages for young skiers and snowboarders throughout the 2013-2014 winter ski season at Holiday Valley and 24 other ski areas across the state. Last year’s “Kids Ski Free Fourth Grade” program has been expanded this year to
include the third grade. Passes in the form of a Passport must be obtained in advance, and there’s a $22 processing fee for the season. For details, visit http://www.iskiny.com/ ski-deals/free-kids-program (external link). January is National Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month and Holiday Valley and other New York ski areas are stepping up with a great deal. This year, 28 NYS Ski Areas are offering learn to ski and snowboard packages which include lifts, lessons and rentals for $35 (some blackout dates apply and shipping and handling charges will apply at time of purchase). To obtain a Learn to Ski $35 voucher, go to www.iskiny. com. You must pay in advance and take your voucher to the ski area that you selected for your Learn to Ski and Snowboard experience.
Trees for Troops Campaign Continues at ECS One year ago this living “Tree for Troops” Christmas tree was created to show support of the
veterans and servicemen with Ellicottville Central School. It was arranged by Patty’s People Pictures at Holiday Valley. I’m in the process of having 1000 Christmas cards “Tree for Troops” signed for the servicemen by K-12 Ellicottville students”, said Patty Watson. “This aerial Christmas tree photo card will be mailed to veterans and off too Afghanistan to servicemen for Christmas. If you have any ideas as to how we could share these cards with local active duty family members please help us.These people in
the living Christmas tree were “Standing up for Heroes”. Cards were signed Monday, December 9 all day and Tuesday, December 10th am at Ellicottville Central School.
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Not Too Late to Donate to Project Christmas Tree Tags Available Around the Village By Mary Fox
Christmas trees decked in tinsel and lights, and dressed in red and green numbered tags, can be found at the Ellicottville Pharmacy, M&T Bank, Holy Name of Mary Roman Catholic Church, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and Five Star Bank. The tags are for Project Christmas in its 46th year of providing clothing and food for those in need. Project Christmas has been bringing Christmas to needy families since 1967. It began as a project of the Future Nurses Club at Ellicottville Central School, headed up by school nurse Betty Westfall. Betty was familiar with the families in the school district who struggled to make sure their children were kept healthy, had proper clothing and nourishing diets. She often “found” ways to help these families with extra food, boots, mittens or warm jackets. Betty
made a list of families she thought could use help, called each one on her list and asked if they would be willing to accept a Christmas gift of food and clothing. She asked for names of families she might have missed and checked with them, too. With a completed list of 15 names in hand, coded anonymously with pertinent information such as, family #1 — 4 members, girl age 8 size 6, boy, age 12 size 10 — Betty and her girls put out the word for donations. A tiny room in the school basement (then the 1887 Building) served to collect used toys, which were repaired and painted by the agriculture department. Used clothing was cleaned and repaired by the home economics department, which also made clothing for dolls. School secretary Shirley Morton began working on Project Christmas the year
she started working at ECS in 1970, eventually taking charge of the project in 1987. Shirley retired in 2000, but the project lives on now in charge of a group of volunteers headed by School Nurse Kim Watt. Each year the list of families is reviewed, adding some and taking off some. “Families may need help one year, others many years,” said Shirley. One family sent a large monetary donation thanking Shirley for the help received the previous year and wanted to pass it on to help someone else get back on their feet. In more recent years, senior citizens have been added to the list of those receiving Christmas boxes. It didn’t take many years before a larger collection area was needed, so they expanded to a local church in the village and then to the fire
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and its process. Navigators will sit down with you at one of 31 sites around the county to walk you through the process, explain anything you don’t understand, find the best plan that meets your unique needs and identify any tax credits or discounts to which you may be entitled. They’re also available by phone. Traci Hopkins, who runs the grant program and supervises the navigators for HCA, says that the NY State of Health site has been running reasonably well since its debut. While there were some glitches early on, most were fixed within a few hours. Before the rollout, about 2.7 million New Yorkers — about 16 percent of the population — did not have health insurance, according to the Urban Institute. About 1.1 million are expected to buy insurance through the new marketplace by 2016. As of Dec. 9, more than 314,000 applications have been completed and 100,088 individuals and families have enrolled for coverage beginning Jan. 1, according to the NY State of Health. Those who have applied still need to select a plan and send in their first payment in order to be officially enrolled.
Despite the relative ease of the NY State of Health Web site — it’s one of the two most successful state sites in the nation — many people still are having trouble getting through the process simply because buying health insurance can be confusing. For those who have never had insurance before — for example, younger individuals who are just aging out of their parents’ plans — the terminology may be unfamiliar, making it difficult to determine what they need. Navigators can answer one question or many, by phone or in person. For those who are uncomfortable with computers, the process can be especially daunting. For this group, navigators can fill out the online application for them, or they will help them complete paper applications. Even those who are comfortable with computers and online shopping may find themselves stuck at some point in the process. “We can pick up where they left off,” said Hopkins, and complete an application at any stage. Across the board, Hopkins points out, each and every family situation is different. A family with two, six or no
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Health & Fitness: The CrossFit Craze
By Kim Duke neta & afaa Certified Trainer
There is a fitness trend crushing the fitness industry at the present, even though it was created in 2000. CrossFit, a trademark of CrossFit Inc., is a strength and conditioning program with the aim of improving, among other things, muscular strength, cardio-respiratory endurance, and flexibility. It advocates a perpetually changing mix of aerobic exercise, gymnastics (body weight exercises), and Olympic weightlifting. CrossFit Inc. describes its strength and conditioning program as “constantly varied functional movements executed at high intensity across broad modal and time domains,” with the stated goal of improving fitness, which it defines as “work capacity across broad time and modal domains.” Hour-long classes at affiliated gyms, or “boxes,” typically include a warm-up, a skill development segment, the high-intensity “workout of the day” (or WOD), and a period of individual or group stretching. CrossFit is known for some of its more unique movements. The following is a list of some of the better-known movements/exercises common
in CrossFit workouts, with brief descriptions. Body Weight Exercises Air Squat: Athlete moves from the standing position to a squatting position with the hips below the knees, and back to standing. One-legged air squats are referred to as pistols. Box Jumps: From a standing position on the floor, the athlete jumps and lands with both feet on top of a box, and fully extends before returning to the floor. Typical box heights in inches are 15”, 20”, 24”, and 30”. Burpee: Beginning in a standing position, the athlete drops to the floor with the feet extending backward, contacts the floor with the chest, and then pulls the legs forward, landing in a squatting position before standing up, ending the movement with a small jump. Handstand Push-up: Beginning in a handstand, with the arms straight and (usually) the heels gently resting against a wall, the athlete bends the arms until the head touches the ground, and then pushes back up into a handstand position. Jump Rope: The most common variation in CrossFit is the “double under” in which the jump rope makes two revolutions for each jump. L-Sit: With the body supported on gymnastics rings or paralettes, the athlete holds the feet at or above the level of the hips with the legs straight. Lunge: Athlete takes a large step forward, bends the forward knee until the back knee makes contact with the ground, and rises. Muscle-Up: Hanging from gymnastics rings or a bar, the athlete pulls up and over the rings or bar, ending with the
arms straight and the hands below the hips. Ring-Dip: Starting with the body supported on the rings with straight vertical arms, the athlete bends the arms, lowering the body until the shoulder drops below the elbow, and then straightens the arms. Pull-up: Starting from a hanging position with straight arms, the athlete pulls up until the chin is over the bar. Variations include: strict, in which no swinging is allowed; kipping, in which momentum is used to help complete the movement; weighted, in which extra weight is hung from the athlete; chest-to-bar, in which the ending point of the movement is higher, and the chest makes contact with the bar; jumping, in which the legs are used to help propel the athlete upwards; and assisted, in which an elastic band allows the movement to be completed with less than full body weight. Push-up: Starting in a plank position with the arms straight, the athlete lowers until the chest makes contact with the ground, keeping the body straight throughout, and making sure the elbows track straight back instead of out, then pushes back up into the plank position. Variations include weighted push-ups and ring push-ups, in which the hands are supported just above the ground by gymnastics rings. Sit-up: Athlete moves from a supine position, with the shoulders on the ground, to a sitting position with the shoulders over the hips. The feet are sometimes anchored. An “ab-mat” is sometimes placed under the lower back.
hall. Eventually, after the new elementary wing was added at ECS, Project Christmas was able to use a large multipurpose room at the school. Because of the tremendous increase of those now served, volunteers no longer repair used toys or clothing and accept only donations of new items. Like a well-oiled machine, things are set into motion in early October, although the hum of activity can be heard all year long. Today, Project Christmas has grown to include over 50 families and 65 senior citizens. It’s not too late to contribute to Project Christmas. Everyone is invited to take a boy or girl tag from the Project Christmas trees in various village locations, and buy and wrap a gift appropriate for that child’s age and size. Identities are protected by numbers designating the receiving
Kim Watt, ECS school nurse and Jennifer Hasper prepare boxes for Project Christmas. families. Tags go fast, so if you don’t find one, you can still give a gift to a child by marking the package for a boy or girl, including age and size where appropriate. You can also give money, which will help buy food items to include in the Christmas box given to the families. Contributions need to be in
by Dec. 16 in time for junior and senior students of the Ellicottville Central School to distribute them on Dec. 20 in time for Christmas. Monetary donations may be made to Project Christmas and mailed to Kim Watt, School Nurse, Ellicottville Central School, 5873 Route 219, Ellicottville, NY 14731.
The Sports Medicine Doctor:
Leg and Knee Injury in Downhill Skiers
By Andrew W. Gottschalk, M.D., Director of Sports Medicine Champion Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at Cole Memorial Hospital
When I was 14 years old, I was downhill skiing with my older brother on a blustery day in northern Michigan. He was stronger and faster, and I raced to catch up. I lowered my center of gravity, hit a tight clump of snow exactly the wrong way, and my right leg twisted out and under me as I collapsed. I had just broken my shinbone. The leg and the knee are two of the most commonly injured body parts in this very popular sport. Each year, downhill skiing is enjoyed by around 200,000,000 people worldwide. There is only about a 0.35 percent chance of being significantly injured when a skier hits the slopes, which doesn’t sound like much. But with so many people participating in the sport, even this small percent results in a large number of people hurt each year. As my 14-year-old self can attest, when a skier breaks a leg bone it is usually the shinbone (the tibia). The thin support bone next to the shinbone (the fibula) is also broken by skiers, though less often. The thighbone (the femur) may be broken when skiing, though this is fortunately very rare. The thighbone is strong, thick, and the longest bone in the human body. Breaking this bone takes significant forces from a more serious fall or collision. Several years ago, leg fractures used to be much more common than they are today. We can thank improvements in
ski equipment for this change. Ski boots have improved as stiffer materials have been developed. Also, rapid release bindings now snap a boot from the ski before torsional forces rise high enough to fracture through bone. The falling rate of broken legs is good news. However, now ski-related knee problems are being seen more and more often. Knee injuries usually involve hurting a ligament, a thick rubber band-like structure that connects one bone to another. There are four main ligaments that hold the knee together, one on the inside of the knee, one on the outside of the knee, and two deep within the knee. These injuries are common! Almost one in five skiing injuries involve the inside knee ligament (the medial collateral ligament) or one of the deep knee ligaments (the anterior
cruciate ligament). Some ligament problems heal with rest, some need good physical therapy and rehabilitation, and some require surgery. It is important to have a doctor who knows which is which. Never be afraid to ask for help. Breaking a leg is a traumatic event, so you might think I would have thought twice about more skiing. But I had a great medical team, and I met a wonderful doctor that day who was smart and kind. That doctor saw that I was well healed and — just as importantly — well educated as to the risks of skiing and how to be safe on the slopes. The next winter I was again enjoying snowy days with my brother on the Michigan hills and enjoying the feeling of the snow beneath my skis and the wind against my cheeks as I charged after him.
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sunlight at the intersection to keep the lights powered. The board brainstormed more ideas, but all were rejected for practical reasons. Mayor Coolidge suggested tabling the issue once again until further research can be completed. The board agreed. Regular Board Business: Morton reported that his department had completed most leaf pickup before the first snow of November. The department also installed Christmas lights along Washington and Monroe streets, set up the village Christmas tree, repaired a water line on Route 219 near the Ilex Inn and repaired a water leak on a Fillmore Street service line. Trucks were winterized and readied for snow season in time for the first snows. Board member Bob Brogcinski asked Morton about the status of water meter installations. Morton replied that all but one water meter has been installed in the village and about threequarters of the town’s meters have been installed. The remaining 300 meters must be installed in vacation homes. The department is working on setting up times with owners and real estate management companies to get into those homes. Morton also reported
that the sewer department completed numerous dig requests, conducted all regular maintenance, made some needed repairs and completed various winterizing activities. Village Constable Howard Gifford said his department issued 14 vehicle and traffic summonses and four verbal warnings during November. He issued two open container citations, dealt with two criminal mischief complaints, answered three security alarms, responded to one noise complaint and assisted with one ambulance call. In addition, four parking tickets were issued. Jim Campolong of engineering firm Nussbaumer & Clark represented Village Engineer Mike Smith, who was unable to attend. Campolong reported that the survey has been completed for the East Tank project and that soil borings at the site will be completed this week. He also reported that the village continues to make progress identifying and documenting water leaks and that there has been consistent reduction in water loss. Campolong said that the New York State Department of Transportation improvement projects, due to begin in the spring, are on track. These projects include installation
of a sidewalk along Route 242 from HoliMont to the village, improvement of the Fillmore/Elizabeth/Route 219 intersection and improvement of several pedestrian ramps at village intersections. Board member Patra Lowes, who also chairs the Village Special Events Committee, said that she and board member Greg Cappelli have asked Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Brian McFadden and several other community members to meet to determine how to fund village Christmas lights in the future. This has become an issue as lights continually wear out and trees grow and require more lights. Cappelli said the goal of the meetings is to determine what should be done, how much it will cost and who’s going to pay for it. New Business: Coolidge said that DPW will need a new pickup truck in June. Morton has received a bid from Emerling Ford, which can be accepted without getting additional bids because Emerling has a state bid number. The village needs to get the appropriate paperwork from Emerling before it can authorize the purchase. The next meeting of the Village Board will be held on Jan. 13 at 6 p.m. in the Village/ Town Hall.
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“The Valley of Amazement” by Amy Tan
A Tan’s The Valley of Amazement is a sweeping, evocative epic of two women’s Amy int intertwined fates and their search for identity that moves from the lavish parlors of Sh Shanghai courtesans to the fog-shrouded mountains of a remote Chinese village. A deeply evocative narrative about the profound connections between mothers an daughters, The Valley of Amazement returns readers to the compelling territory and of Amy Tan’s The Joy Luck Club. With her characteristic insight and humor, she co conjures a story of inherited trauma, desire and deception, and the power and st stubbornness of love. This book is currently available in book format at the Ellicottville Memorial L Library. It is also available in eBook format. THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER AND THE OF THE TOWNS OF ELLICOTTVIL VILLAGE LE, GREAT
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1913 was the year the crossword puzzle was invented. It was the year windshield wipers were required on all motor cars. It was the year Brillo pads and parachutes were patented. And it was the year Lynford “Lyn” C. Weishan How about a subscription to the Ellicottville Times? was born in Ellicottville, N.Y. One Year is just $78, and a six-month subscription is $50. A century later, on Dec. 9, Call 716-699-4062 or email jennie@ellicottvilletimes.com 2013, Weishan turned 100. This impressive milestone was celebrated on Dec. 8 at the United Church of Ellicottville with a crowd of family and By Lillian Lechner, ECS Art The opening for the from the beginning of Western friends who feted him with Teacher exhibition was Wednesday, civilization into the 21st fabulous foods, an enormous Congratulations to our local Dec. 4, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. Century. The collection totals cake and an honor that would winners Drew Flick, Mason followed by a reception in over 3,000 works including make anybody feel pretty darn Perks, Keelin Finn, Jordan the atrium of the Regina A. paintings, prints, photographs, special — his birthday was O’Connell, Justin Imhoff, Quick Center for the Arts. The sculpture, pottery, and officially proclaimed Lynford Adam Delity and Emily tree lighting ceremony of the porcelain. The QCA boasts C. Weishan Day by the Village Ginnilli .Their work was university Christmas tree took 18,000 square feet of and Town of Ellicottville. chosen from over 250 entries to place at 6 p.m. Each winner exhibition space highlighting The party was unique for be exhibited in the K-5 Juried received two free tickets to the permanent art collection, many obvious reasons, but Exhibition at The Regina A. Charles Dickens’ classic, “A touring exhibitions, an annual especially because of the Quick Center for the Arts at St. Christmas Carol.” series of special exhibitions several generations of family Bonaventure University. The Regina A. Quick developed in partnership members who joined the This year’s theme of the Center for the Arts is the with national museums, and celebration from near and show is titled “Under the home of St. Bonaventure student and curriculum-related far. First and second cousins, Sea,” and the show will be on University’s world-class exhibitions, including this great nieces and nephews and display through the month of collection, including art and year’s K-5 Juried Exhibition. two great-grand nieces were December. there from both sides of the historical artifacts that span family, as were Weishan’s daughter Kathy, son Brian and grandson Derek. (His two other daughters, Bonnie and Joanna, were unable to attend). All were thrilled to celebrate The Town of Ellicottville Planning Board will meet Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, at 6 p.m. at the Town the event, but none more than Weishan, who was “tickled” to Hall at 1 West Washington St. The next scheduled Planning Board Meeting is Jan. 27, 2014. have so many loved ones share his very special day. Christmas in Ellicottville Schedule of Events
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It really is the most wonderful time of the year when and family, friends neighbors strangers, come together and enjoy the to beginning of winter in Ellicottville truly no place . And there’s like Ellicottville for the holidays! Two weekends of cheer are heading Christmas your way with in Christmas Ellicottville and kids in the Stroll. Load the car and bring decked out your dog on that later). on Dec. 7 (more on and off It’s been snowing since and two-planker last weekend, s and boarders wouldn’t have way! Holiday it any other are opening Valley’s slopes 29, so once this Friday, Nov. you’re done hill, head on the into the village check out to what’s See the complete happening. schedule of events to the right. CHRISTM ELLICOTT AS IN VILLE Friday, Nov. 29 – Sunday, Reject all Dec. 1 Friday madness the Black and come to Ellicottville for a relaxing weekend of merriment all the craziness. without It all begins at noon Friday, Nov. 29. Enjoy on truck rides with Santa, fire horse See Christmas Cheer page
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A Man of Dedication If there is one word that describes Weishan, it might be “dedicated.” Whether it involved family or work or volunteering, once Weishan made a commitment, he dedicated himself and never looked back. He started working at age 8 as a trapper after school and on weekends. He continued this “side job” until 1992 when his buyer retired. He also worked on farms all over the area, helping to support his parents during the Depression. As an adult, Weishan worked for Ellicottville’s basket factory, Jamestown Lounge Company and the B&O Railroad as a “gandy dancer” — a term used for early railroad workers who laid and maintained tracks. Ask Weishan about how to stop a train — a requirement for all gandy dancers of the day. He’ll explain every second of the process. In 1988, he started working at HoliMont as a sanitation engineer. He didn’t retire from that job until 2012. All along, he also ran his own lawn care business. He retired from that this past summer at the age of 99. He is now fully retired, with 91 working years under his belt.
In 1938, Weishan joined the Ellicottville Volunteer Fire Department. He served as assistant chief for 20 years and chief for a decade. By the time he retired in 2008, he had served as an active member of the department for 75 years. Above all, Weishan was and is most dedicated to his family. His parents, Albert and Grace, raised him, his four sisters and a brother at the family home on Elizabeth Street where Weishan lives today. In October 1936, Weishan married Margaret June Day, from Franklinville, in the manse of the former Presbyterian Church (now the United Church of Ellicottville). They raised their four children in Ellicottville, all of whom went to Ellicottville Central School. Both Margaret and Lyn were very active in the church. Since Margaret’s death in 2008, Lyn and daughter Kathy remain active there to this day. Ninety-one years of work, 75 years of volunteering, 71 years of marriage, 100 years of making an impact on everyone he touched. That’s dedication. And that’s why dedicating Lynford C. Weishan Day was no surprise to anyone — except, perhaps, the man who was bestowed the honor.
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Everyone meet Ringo! He is awesome and that is all there is to it! He is a Dobie mix who is on the smaller side for a Dobie at approx. 40 lbs. Excellent demeanor. Will make a wonderful companion. He is doing very well with other dogs, cats and children, too. He is intelligent, eager to please and young, at only about a year old. We rescued him from a bad shelter in KY. Here is what his foster mom had to say about him: “I think I have the perfect foster dog up for adoption. This guy recently came into EARS and is looking for a forever home...make like Santa and give him the gift of a lifetime of love just in time for Christmas!” You can check out his friends who are also longing for their forever home too at www.empire.petfinder.com. Email us at empirerescue@gmail.com if you are indeed interested in providing this fella with a forever home.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR A Calendar of Events for Ellicottville and the Surrounding Communities December 13 Christmas in Gowanda Movies in the Hollywood Theater, letters to Santa, free wagon ridesand more. For more information see the “Christmas in Gowanda” Facebook page. December 13-14 Plaid Tidings at JCC’s Cutco Theater www.octnow.com December 13-15 Movies return to the Ray Evans Theater! Playing “The Lemon Drop Kid,” the film that debuted “Silver Bells”, the Christmas Classic written by Ray Evans, born in Salamanca and whom the theater is named for. This will mark the first time movies have been played at the theater in decades. www.salamancachamber.org December 14- TENTATIVE Holimont opens for the Season www.holimont.com December 15 Christmas Cantata Ellicottville 3 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ellicottville. Second performance at 7 p.m. at the United Church in the village of Ellicottville
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December 16 ECS Sports Booster Meeting 7-8 pm - high school cafeteria December 16 Free Help with NY Healthcare 1–3 pm at the EVL Food Pantry www.communityalliance.org. December 17 ECS Board Meeting 7:30 pm - high school library December 17 ECS MS/HS Winter Concert 7 pm December 17 Charles Dickens Presents: A Christmas Carol 7:30 pm. Tickets are available for $16 Presale, $18 at the Door. www.springvillearts.org December 19 $12 Lift Tickets at Holiday Valley and Holimont Organized by Ski Areas of New York (SANY), the promotion is an expansion of last year’s popular 10-10-10 one-day deal. Tickets must be reserved and paid in advance and are the perfect start to a long weekend getaway. www.iskiny.com/skideals/discover-ny-skiing December 20 Ski-Ride Movie “Never Not” 8 pm. Nike Snowboarding
movie ‘Never Not’, at the Depot, presented by the Boardroom, Nike Snowboarding & Holiday Valley. www.holidayvalley.com December 20 Mountain Coaster and Holiday Valley Tubing Co. Open for the Season www.holidayvalley.com December 20-21 “It’s A Wonderful Life” Radio Drama Live at SCA 8 pm both nights. WSPQ 1330AM. Tickets for the live performance at SpringvilleArts. org or by calling 716-592-9038 December 21 Snowmobile Safety Course in Portville www.portvillesnowmobileclub. org December 21 Demo Day at Holiday Valley www.holidayvalley.com December 21 Reindeer Day at the Salamanca Historical Museum Basket raffle, bake sale and more. Reindeer and Santa from 10 am to noon. Museum open till 4 pm.
Artwork at the Library – We currently have artwork in our gallery area that was created by students at Ellicottville Central School. There are sunflowers made with old CDs, scarecrows and fish, all made by elementary students. A special “thank you” to the art teacher, Lillian Lechner, for sharing her students’ creations. Memory Campaign Salute – In honor of Pearl Harbor Day, the library currently has a display of five articles which detail local veterans and their experiences during the war. Copies of each article are available, along with brochures for the Eldred World War II Museum, which houses hard copies of these articles along with many displays, maps and artifacts. Book Club - meets the 2nd Wednesday of the
December 23 Twelve Ice Skating Days of Christmas 6 - 8 PM at the William O. Smith Rec Center Free admission for public ice skating. $2 skate rental fee. 373-RINK December 31 Holiday Valley’s 2013 New Years Eve Celebration and Torchlight Parade www.holidayvalley.com January 3-4 Ellicottville’s Winter Blues Festival 2014 1-800-349-9099 January 14 ECS Board Meeting 7:30 pm - high school library January 9 $12 Lift Tickets at Holiday Valley and Holimont Organized by Ski Areas of New York (SANY), the promotion is an expansion of last year’s popular 10-10-10 one-day deal. Tickets must be reserved and paid in advance and are the perfect start to a long weekend getaway. www.iskiny.com/skideals/discover-ny-skiing January 20 ECS Sports Booster Meeting 7-8 pm - high school cafeteria
month at 1:30 pm. The January 8th book is “A Week in Winter” by Maeve Binchy. Contact Bev Webster at 945-4089 for more information. New members are always welcome to join this relaxed and informal group! Rare Book Sale – Looking for a special book for the reader in your family? Come check out our rare book sale. Books are priced $10.00 to $40.00 with values researched from $20.00 to $300.00! Story time is every Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. www.evml.org – Check out our website for more information on new arrivals of books, coming events and classes, and browse the system catalog for books, eBooks and movies.
Religious Services Holy Name Of Mary RC Church, Ellicottville 20-22 Jefferson St., 699-2592 Sat. Vigil Mass 4pm & 5:30pm Sun. Holy Mass 8am &10:30am St. John’s Episcopal Church, Ellicottville Washington and Jefferson Sts. 945-1820 Services 5pm Sat St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Ellicottville 6360 Rt. 219 East, 699-2265 Worship Sat 5pm, Sun 10:30am Sun Sch. & Adult Bible Study 9am United Church, Ellicottville Elizabeth and Elk Sts. 699-4003 Sun Sch, begins in Sept Worship, 11am First Baptist Church, Great Valley 5049 Rt.219, 945-4629 Sun Sch. 9:30am Worship 10:45am & 6:30pm United Methodist Church, Great Valley 5242 Rt. 219, 945-4375 Sun Sch. 10am, Worship 11am Solomon’s Porch Ministries, Mansfield 7705 Toad Hollow Rd, 257-9138 Sat 7pm, Sun 10am Grace Bible Baptist, Mansfield 7968 Reed Hill Rd 257-3645 Sun Sch 10am, Sun Worship 11:0am & 6pm Wed Bible study/prayer srv 7pm
Community Meetings All meetings are at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Ashford (2nd Tuesday) December 10
Cattaraugus Village (2nd Monday) December 9
East Otto (2nd Tuesday)December 10
Ellicottville Town (3rd Wed) December 18, 6pm
Ellicottville Village (2nd Mon) December 9, 6pm
Great Valley (2nd Monday) December 9
Humphrey (2nd Monday) December 9
Little Valley Town (2nd Monday) December 9
Little Valley Village (2nd Tuesday) December 10
Mansfield (3rd Monday) December 16
Otto (3rd Tuesday) December 17
Salamanca City (2nd Wednesday) December 11
Salamanca Town (2nd Tuesday) December 10
Little Valley Holiday Cookie Sale Today The Memorial Library of Little Valley is holding its annual Holiday Cookie Sale Friday, Dec. 13, at the Little Valley branch of the Cattaraugus County Bank located at 120 Main St. in Little Valley. From 9 a.m.–3 p.m., you can support the library by buying some of their delicious cookies. One pound of mixed plate cookies will sell for $8. They also plan to have homemade cranberry bread.
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