2-23-18 Ellicottville Times by Community Source

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Health & Fitness

Positive You for Positive Change: Stop Passing Judgment

By Kim Duke NETA & AAFA Certified Trainer

All the ideas I had for articles today seem like nonsense compared to the incredibly upsetting events that have taken place in our country. For anyone who knows me, you know that I tend to wear my heart on my sleeve. I have endured my share of ups and downs and have tried to learn from these experiences versus blaming others for my circumstances. Now, this does not always come easily; it’s easier to have that knee jerk reaction to situations that are upsetting and seem unfair. But, as I have learned the hard way, “there are two sides to every story.” In this day and age, it has become all too clear that no side can come up with solutions because too many people are too busy screaming at the top of their lungs to listen. The debates I see that are critical to our country and our communities revolve around gun control and opiates. We all know someone who has lost his or her life to gun violence or an overdose. These tragedies seem to have had a foreshadowing or a warning sign that we see after the fact. And instead of looking for real life solutions, we start blaming and judging. We have become a country and a community where one side bashes the other. The name-calling and judgments I see on social media are out of control. No one looks up facts; instead they rely on hearsay or junk news to debate their issues. The fact of the matter

is people are dying. They are dying for reasons that we blame on mental illness, race, religion and wealth. And instead of finding answers, we pass judgments and look for others to blame. This trickle down effect starts with our elected officials and lands into the laps of many sitting behind their computers and smart phones name calling the victims of these tragedies. Others use the Bible and/or their religion to comfortably pass judgments. So, I looked to the Bible for its thoughts on judgments. Luke 6:37-42 Judging Others 37 “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.” 41 “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? The answers to these growing crises is not cut and dry. There are clearly many layers. BUT, until we as the human race decided to treat each other with some form of dignity and respect, you can expect more of the same. In this article I am calling on YOU, to disregard our elected officials/neighbors who are insulting and insinuating things to create chaos. Look inside your souls and hearts and do what is right, not what is popular. Try extra hard to leave curse words and name calling out of your conversations and put yourself in a victim’s shoes. There are reasons these incidents occur. There are warning signs. Try and see both sides before you shoot off your mouth or, even worse, type out your messages on social media. Lives are at stake. Not just in Florida or Las Vegas or Newtown, but, right here and right now. Let’s continue the conversations and discontinue the hateful name-calling. Let not wait for another massacre or overdose epidemic— let’s be the change that our country and community so desperately need.

EllicottvilleTimes PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT The Town and Village of Ellicottville invite you to participate in a discussion about Smart Growth. Please fill out our short survey that can be found at the Town and Village website or facebook and on the Chamber of Commerce site. And plan to attend 1 or more public meetings to be held:

Thursday, March 22nd at 6pm – Town Center Saturday, March 24th at 10am – Town Center Saturday, April 14th at 10am – Town Center

Obituary David P. Mack 1935-2018

Ellicottville, NY - David P. Mack, 82, passed away Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018 at Fiddler's Green Nursing Home in Springville. He was born on Dec.1, 1935 in Springville, the son of the late William and Fern (Smith) Mack. Mr. Mack was previously employed at Larimer and Norton in Ellicottville for many years. He was a member of the Springville Moose and the American Legion in Ellicottville, and was also an avid outdoorsman. He is survived by a brother, Leo Mack of West Valley, NY, and two sisters; Doris Baker of Springville, NY and Lola Mae Edwards of Florida, as well as several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by four brothers: Earl Mack, Donald Mack, Harold Mack, William Mack; and five sisters: Rae Razey, Shirley Baker, Alta Kelley, Adelia Kelley, and Alice Kelly. Private family services will be held. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Mentley Funeral Home Inc. 411 Rock City St. in Little Valley.

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Pheasant Raise & Release Program in EVL Feb. 28

It is that time of year again! Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County is now taking orders for the annual RingNecked Pheasant Raise and Release Program. Cattaraugus County has one of the biggest deliveries of pheasant chicks every year. In 2017, we were able to distribute over 500 chicks to local 4-H families and volunteers who then raised and released them back into the wild. Pheasant hunting has a long tradition as one of the most popular small game hunting activities in New York. DEC’s Small Game Hunter Survey indicates that about 23,000 hunters harvest over 50,000 pheasants statewide, while spending almost 106,000 days afield annually. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2006 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation, small games hunters spent approximately $600 per person per year on trip and equipment-

related expenses in 2006, contributing millions of dollars to the state economy. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 5:30 p.m. at the CCE Office in Ellicottville—28 Parkside Dr. Ellicottville, NY 14731—to come out and learn all about the project! The pheasants are free; your financial responsibilities include providing feed and adequate shelter for the birds until their release. Come out and ask questions to those who have been doing it for years and see what works and does not work for them. RSVP for this event by calling (716) 699-2377 ext. 130 or emailing ajl387@ cornell.edu. We look forward to seeing you there! Cattaraugus County 4-H is always looking for new members and volunteers to be a part of our great program. 4-H is open to youth ages 5-18 as of Jan. 1. There is always room for growth and we are excited to see what the New Year brings our way!

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

A Calendar of Events for Ellicottville and Surrounding Communities

Open Mon-Sat 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Tues/Wed until 8 p.m. Closed Sundays www.evml.org. (716) 699-2842

Tax Forms – We are starting to receive IRS tax forms and we just received the NYS forms and instruction booklet. In addition, if you call or stop in the library you can give us a list of the IRS forms you need and your address and the IRS will mail the forms directly to you with a wait time of one to two weeks. Book Sale - The President’s Day book sale will continue for another few weeks and will be open during normal business. If you have books to donate to the sale, please hold on

to them until May, prior to the Memorial Day Book Sale. Artwork at the Library – currently we have artwork in our gallery area that was created by local painter Miranda Turner. Come check out these beautiful works of art! Ukrainian Easter Eggscome join instructor Cathy Lacy and make your own Ukrainian Easter eggs. This class will be held on March 13th from 6 – 8 pm. Registration is required due to limited class size. Minimum age of 12. HEAP – Home Energy Assistance Program applications are available at the Library. Book Club - meets

the 1st Wednesday of the month at 1:30 pm. The March 7th book is “If You Ask Me” by Betty White. Contact Joyce Evans at 474-7679 for more information. New members are always welcome to join this relaxed and informal group! Adult Coloring – come join Cathy Lacy for a relaxing, stress free, creative break in your day! Every Tuesday from 2 pm to 3 pm at the Ellicottville Library. Free program, all supplies provided. Bring Out Your Inner Child!!! Knitting (& crochet) Club – The Knitting Club meets on Mondays at the Library. The next meeting is March 5th from 6-8 pm. All abilities welcome – just bring some yarn and your needles! Story time is every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. www.ellicottvillelibrary. org – check out our newly designed website for more information on new arrivals of books, coming events and classes, and browse the system catalog for books, eBooks and movies.

Feb. 19-25 Challenge Learning Center “Space Dreamers” Winter Camp

Registration is needed and can be achieved by calling or emailing the Center. Required by Feb 5th. Camp is limited to 25 campers and you are required to bring your own lunch. For more information on this event please visit http://www. drclc.org

Feb. 23 Holiday Valley’s Telestock Day 2018

A day of peace, love and telemark skiing. Yodeler champagne Sundeck. Free tele demos. Brought to you by Dom’s Butcher Block, 22 designs, Scarpa, Telemark Skier, Free Heel Life, Fly Low and the City Garage. Special lift ticket rates for participants. More info call 716-699-2054 City Garage Monroe Street Ellicottville.For more information on this event please visit http://www. HolidayValley.com/

Feb. 24 Holiday Valley’s 2018 Penguin Paddle

The Penguin Paddle is a fundraiser where participants slide down the slope on their belly “penguin style” in a stylish garbage bag. You don’t have to be a skier to have fun here! So have fun, join in and pretend to be a penguin for the afternoon! For more information on this event please visit http:// www.holidayvalley.com/ March 2 Whitewater Rafting Season Begins

The Spring Rafting Season in Zoar Valley opens in March with the spring runoff and lasts until late May or early June as the water level becomes too low. The best white water action can normally be had from right now through April, depending of course on the amount of rainfall. May, as the water level begins to recede, can generally be counted on to provide the more scenic,

warmer and serene trips. May showers, however, can bring about a sudden rise in water levels. You can also check out their websites www.ZoarValleyRafting. com or www.AdventureCalls.com. March 5 EVGV Trail Meeting

3:30p.m. Ellicottville Town Center, Fillmore Drive @ Park St. All interested volunteers are welcome to attend! March 10 Holiday Valley’s Winter Carnival & Ellicottville’s Mardi Gras 2018

For more information on this event please visit http:// www.HolidayValley.com March 17 Cordelian Club St. Patrick’s Day Celebration fundraiser for Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Drinks, food, games, dancing, raffles, music by Tailor Made DJ. 7:00 p.m., $35 at Springville Vol. Fire Hall. Call 863-8016

If you have an event for our community calendar, Please email Alicia@ellicottvilletimes.com or call (716) 699-4062.