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VOLUME 5 ISSUE 52
DECEMBER 16 - 22, 2016
The Official Newspaper of the Village of Ellicottville, the Town of Ellicottville, Ellicottville Central Schools and the Towns of East Otto, Great Valley and Mansfield, New York
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Hit the Slopes!
Holiday Valley Open, HoliMont Opens Dec. 17
Fri • Freddie & Friends • 9pm Sat • Joe Wagner Band• 9pm Wed • Wagner & Winston • 8pm Thursday • Freddie & Friends • 8pm
By Alicia Dziak
With many inches of the fluffy white stuff arriving over the past week, Ellicottville is ready to welcome skiers and snowboarders to the slopes of Holiday Valley and HoliMont. Holiday Valley opened four lifts (Creekside, Cindy’s, Mardi Gras and Yodeler quad chairs) last weekend, and opened three more (Tannenbaum, Morning Star and Sunrise) over the course of the week, giving visitors access to 36 slopes and trails. Heading to HV for the first time this season, guests will notice some changes. “The drop off area and parking by the main lodge is new,” said marketing director Jane Eshbaugh. “We also added about 40 parking spaces.” Other differences include the new Rental Management and Realty Building that’s right at the base of the access road for easy access and lots more parking. Another big difference? “More snow than last year!” Eshbaugh joked. Take advantage of lodging specials through Christmas Eve. From now until Dec. 24 when you stay at the Inn, you get two free lift tickets per room night. Over on the other hill, HoliMont is scheduled to open on Saturday, Dec. 17. HoliMont is open to members only on weekends and open to the public on weekdays. There were many off the radar enhancements at HoliMont made this year, including new snow making pipelines, lift parts and maintenance and slope regrading. The Cross
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Fri • Black Widow • 7pm Sat • Strangers • 6pm
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Upcoming Events in Ellicottville
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Get the Most Out of Ski Demo Day at HV Dec. 17
some new gear to try before you buy. The event Holiday Valley is hosting the first ski and starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17 and goes snowboard demo day of the season, and this is until 3 p.m. a great opportunity for anyone in the market for Several area ski shops will be represented, including The Boardroom, City Garage, Curly’s Snowboard Emporium, Dekdebrun’s and Mud Sweat and Gears. Ski and snowboard brands include Burton, Salomon Snowboarding, Salomon Skis, Mervin Manufacturing (Lib Tech, GNU, Roxy, Bent Metal Binding Works), Atomic, Armada, Head, K2, Line, Elan, Liberty, Volkl, Apex Ski Boots, Rossignol, Dynastar, Nordica, Head, Fischerand Blizzard. The way a Demo Day works for those newbies: for skiers, you need to have your own boots, your boots have to be modern— meaning boots— more than 18 years old may not meet current standards for sole shape and slipperiness By Indrek Kongats
See Demo Day page 6
Ward, Bergan and Lanier Inducted Into Section VI Hall of Fame
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Dec. 17 Demo Day Holiday Valley December 31 New Year’s Eve Party & Torchlight Parade Holiday Valley January 1 First Day Hike Allegany State Park January 4-9 Canadian Friendship Week January 26 - 27 “Your Turn” Women’s Ski Clinic Holiday Valley
EBC Expanding to Little Valley
Receives State Funding, IDA Tax Breaks By Jann Wiswall
The NYS Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) awarded $600,000 to Ellicottville Brewing Company (EBC) for its expansion into Little Valley, where the company plans to locate a brewing and bottling facility in the Village of Little Valley for the company’s growing domestic and international market. And, on Tuesday, Dec. 6, the Cattaraugus County See EBC Expanding page 2
Village/Town Seeking Consolidation Grant By Jann Wiswall
Village of Ellicottville Mayor John Burrell reported that the town and village are working with the state to apply for a grant to study the feasibility of consolidating the town and village water and sewer districts and to create a Director of Public Works (DPW) position to manage the newly-formed department. The consolidation idea is being investigated as a way to save money in the short- and long-term and to develop a transition plan for the coming retirement of Town
See Village / Town Grant page 9
By Indrek Kongats
The Section VI Hall of Fame was established to honor and recognize those, within its organization, who excelled in their roles as Athletes, Administrators, Coaches, Officials, or Contributors who have provided meritorious service. The commitment to athletics made by
Winter Hunting Opportunities at ASP those who comprise the Hall of Fame has contributed to the promotion, continuation, and development of programs within Section VI. On Dec. 9, Section VI (NYSPHSAA) proudly announced its Hall of Fame, Class of
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By Indrek Kongats
With no “No Trespassing” signs to litter the beautiful landscape, ASP has 65,000 acres (101 square miles) of unspoiled wilderness with very few hunting restrictions. Even the special hunting permit that is required is free of charge, and can be picked up at the Park Police office located in the main building at Red House Lake. You See Winter Hunting page 6