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VOLUME 7 ISSUE 10 The Official Newspaper of the Village of Ellicottville, the Town of Ellicottville, Ellicottville Central Schools and the Towns of Great Valley, NY and Mansfield, NY
Mardi Gras and Winter Carnival Weekend!
By Alicia Dziak
MONDAYS & FRIDAYS 5 PM – 7 PM
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Whether you’re in the mood for a fun night on the town or an action-packed day on the slopes, Mardi Gras and Winter Carnival weekend has got you covered! Parades, beads, music, contests, and, of course, costumes, are yours for the taking this weekend as Ellicottville’s biggest family-friendly party of the season returns! It all begins Friday, March 9 with the Masquerade Party at Madigan’s. From 6 to 9 p.m., enjoy a Louisianastyle menu, lots of drink specials and the crowing of the Mardi Gras king and queen. Come hungry, and come in costume! There are great prizes for best Mardi Gras costumes, zaniest people, best head dress, best mask and more. Tickets are $35 until March 2 (order at www.ellicottvilleny. com), and $40 at the door. For more information, call (716) 699-5046. On Saturday, March 10, head to Holiday Valley for their fabulousWinter Carnival, with several new activities on tap. Highlights include the new Snow Kayak demo down Cindy’s, where experts maneuver kayaks down the ski slope. From noon to 3 p.m., Creekside will host family events that include a DJ dance party, obstacle race, scavenger hunt and kiddie tubing, which are also new additions to the carnival. At 2 p.m., check out or take part in the bikini/beer slalom on lower Yodeler. At 3 p.m., don’t miss the See Winter Carnival page 2
Two Soak Up Spring Skiing During Pond Skimming Fun-Filled Races Return to EVL
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By Alicia Dziak
Winter sports enthusiasts know that this time of year means a whole new set of conditions on the slopes. Since the early 2000s, the annual Pond Skimming event has been a great way to welcome the spring skiing season, and this year it returns on Saturday, March 24. This wet and wild event is a great way to take advantage of the rising temps and melting snow. Those in the know wear
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Eagles Repeat for NYS Ski Title By Sam Wilson
The Ellicottville girls alpine ski team repeated as NYSPHSAA state champions Tuesday, Feb. 27, thanks to some top-10 performances from freshman twins Hayly and Logan Fredrickson. The Fredrickson twins each finished in the top 10 in both Feb. 26’s slalom and Feb. 27’s giant slalom competitions at Bristol Mountain Ski Resort in Canandaigua. Eighth grader CeCe Carls added 39th and 40th place
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1-800-745-3000 By Alicia Dziak
Ellicottville is not only a haven for winter sports, but it’s also a place to enjoy outdoor activities year-round. As the temps continue to rise this month, it’s time to think spring and plan for two super fun races coming to Holiday Valley. On Saturday, May 12, the Happy Half makes its way to town once again, and aims to put a smile on everyone’s faces. Race organizers, who also run the EVL Half in the fall, emphasize that they want to help put the fun into running. The course will feature fun distractions, and at the end, everyone will enjoy entertainment, great food and beer as
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