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VOLUME 6 ISSUE 12
MARCH 24 - 30, 2017
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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Go Out Like a Lion This Weekend
Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Ellicottville, East Otto, Great Valley, Little Valley, Mansfield, Olean, Randolph, Salamanca, Springville and Beyond
By Alicia Dziak
Fri • Joseph & Johnson • 9pm Sat • West • 9pm Wed • Wagner & Winston • 8pm Thurs • Joseph & Johnson • 8pm
It’s the last full weekend in March, and there’s still plenty to do on and off the slopes! Head to Holiday Valley, where several lifts and trails remain open. Twilight skiing will be offered through March 25. This means most lifts will be open until 4:30 p.m., and Cindy’s and Sunrise will stay open until 7 p.m. Starting March 26, lifts will be open daily to 4:30 p.m. through the end of the season. On Saturday, it’s time to hot dog it down HV’s Chute! Check out the Old School Mogul Contest, hosted by City Garage. Old school skis and apparel are encouraged, and while this is called a “contest,” it’s really just a fun way to navigate the bumps and model your retro digs for a chance to win cool prizes. The event takes place at the Chute at 10 a.m. Maple anyone? March 25 and 26 marks the second New York State Maple Weekend of the season. Check out the article on page 1 for more details. This weekend is a great time to head to the Village for some retail therapy. End of ski season means end of season sales and huge savings on everything you’ll need for next year. Grab a bite at one of the many eateries, take in some live music and make a day and night of it! See the entertainment schedule on page 3. This weekend is all about enjoying early spring in the Enchanted Mountains. Indoors or out, you’re sure to have a roarin’ good time!
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Upcoming Events March 25 - 26 NYS Maple Weekend
Town and Village Work Together By Jennie Acklin
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March 25 Old School Mogul Contest Holiday Valley
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By Elizabeth Riggs
Climb aboard the S.S. American next weekend as the Ellicottville High School Drama Club presents madcap musical, Anything Goes, debuting Thursday, March 30. The musical will mark the first under the direction of Jon Wilder, who has more than 30 years of experience directing at Salamanca High School, as well as the Lancaster Opera House with a group called Opera-lytes.
“When I was asked to direct the show, I went to last year’s program to see what students they had available and I noticed that they didn’t have any high school boys. The oldest boy was an eighth grader who subsequently played in The Little Mermaid last fall,” said Wilder. “Due to the fact that we were solight on boys and heavy on girls, I thought that Anything See ECS Musical page 4
April 9 Target Opening Day Holiday Valley Golf May 13 Happy Half Marathon and 5k Holiday Valley
Maple Weekend is back for the second consecutive weekend. Head to your favorite maple farm March 25 and 26 for your chance to discover all things maple! Maple Weekends have become a March tradition in WNY since their inception in 1995. This state-wide
event features members of the New York State Maple Producers Association inviting families and friends into their sugarhouses to experience the world of pure NY maple syrup. Located at approximately 160 farms and museums across New York State, Maple
By Mary Heyl
Center at 551 East State Street across from Bradner’s Stadium. This year’s theme is #LOVEwhereYOUlive; celebrate your pride in where you live at this three-day event that will be held on April 7, 8, and 9. According to Meme Yanetsko, COO of the GOACC, “At least 80 of the
Greater Olean Home Show April 7-9 ©This is©Randolph Facebook getmyperks.com
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Anything Goes at ECS March 30-April 1
April 9 Target Closing Day Holiday Valley
Maple Weekends Continue March 25-26
Grants Writer, Public Works, HVAC System All Shared Projects
During the Wednesday, March 15 Town of Ellicottville board meeting, privilege of the floor was extended via conference call to Diana Cihak, president of Upper Edge Consulting of Buffalo, NY. Village of Ellicottville Mayor John Burrell and Village board members Greg Cappelli and Sherman Wilkens also were in attendance. Cihak presented a proposal to members of both boards to work as a grants writer, outlining her qualifications, and how she would work with the town and village to pursue funding opportunities. According to her firm’s website, upperedgeconsulting.com, Cihak’s clients include companies involved in green energy, manufacturing, hospitality and tourism, nonprofits and craft beverages (including EBC).
March 30 - April 1 ECS High School Musical
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No matter how simple or grand your plans for homerenovation are this spring, the Greater Olean Home Show is an excellent starting point. The home show, sponsored by the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce (GOACC) and its 50 corporate sponsors, takes place at the William O. Smith Recreation
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Crotty Competes at Junior Nationals By Sean Crotty
FLITE Team News
Once the sun was able to burn the fog off, Sun Valley, ID heated up with some dual mogul action during Duals Day at Junior Nationals. HoliMont FLITE team athlete Lexi Crotty, coming
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into Junior Nationals ranked 45th in Dual Moguls, had to navigate a bracket with the Top Qualifying skier in it. Crotty won her first dual in the round of 64 against the 32nd ranked skier 27-8. In the round of 32, she was pitted See FLITE Team News page 11