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JANUARY 2 - 8, 2015
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Calendar of Events
Winter Fun Starts Now!
January 3 Dekdebrun’s Demo Day at Holiday Valley
By Jann Wiswall
Hello January! Ellicottville is now officially in its favorite season of the year. There’s skiing and boarding. There’s tubing and skating. There’s also cross country and snowshoeing, shopping and dining, music and dancing. Want even more? How about some great discounts and the opportunity to support some great causes? All month long, it’s Learn a Snowsport Month at both Holiday Valley and HoliMont. At Holiday Valley, this means significant discounts on Learn to Ski or Ride packages, all of which come with age-grouped lessons, beginner’s area lift tickets and equipment rentals. There also are packages for nighttime skiing/boarding, weekday lessons and for more advanced beginners who want to hone their skills. Discounted lodging packages also are available. Visit www. holidayvalley.com. At HoliMont, which is open to members only on weekends, weekday specials are available for members and non-members alike. The Weekday Experience Pass includes 10 weekday lift tickets with five group clinics. During the month of January, if you bring in a new skier for a Learn to Ski lesson, you get a free group lesson for yourself! Visit www.holimont.com. This coming Sunday, January 4, you can make a difference in adolescents’ lives by taking part in the 17th Annual Kids Escaping Drugs (KED) SkiScape at HoliMont. The event features individual ski races, the must-see “Lake Effect Firefighters Race,”
January 4 17th Annual SkiScape at HoliMont January 5-30 Learn a Snowsport Month at Holiday Valley January 5-30 Learn a Snowsport Month at HoliMont
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January 5-9 Canadian Friendship Week
give children and adults with developmental disabilities opportunities to fully participate in their communities and bring them to their “best potential.” Last year’s event, the first at Holiday Valley after the organization moved it from Kissing Bridge, exceeded expectations, said Michael Holley, the organization’s vice president of development. “Our goal was to break even the first year, but we came out ahead,” he said. “Holiday Valley is the perfect venue since the resort is completely accessible inside and out and its Lounsbury Adaptive Ski Program (LASP) provides unique By Jann Wiswall Holiday Valley is hosting its second annual opportunities for people with disabilities to Ski the Valley fundraiser to benefit the non-profit participate.” This year, Holley reported, sponsorships organization Aspire on Sunday, January 11. Aspire is a Western New York leader in already are up, ensuring that our clients will providing programs and services designed to See Ski the Valley page 8
HoliMont’s 17th Annual SkiScape on Jan. 4 Support for Kids Escaping Drugs This Sunday, Jan. 4, HoliMont will be filled with hundreds of skiers and boarders who want to make a difference in the lives of adolescents and their families who are struggling with drug and alcohol dependency. The fundraising event features individual skiing and boarding races, a must-see Lake Effect Fire Fighter race featuring firefighters racing down the slopes in their full fire gear, a silent auction and a post-event party and medal presentation. There’s a minimum donation of $60 for non-members. HoliMont and Ski Patrol members may attend for a $20 contribution. All proceeds support Kids Escaping Drugs, a non-profit organization that works to ensure that quality alcohol and substance addiction education and treatment services are available to adolescents, adults and their families to foster a healthy WNY community. On-site registration begins at 8 a.m. in the main chalet at the KED table. For registration and more information, visit www.makeachangewny.org or call (716) 827-9462.
January 17-18 Greater Olean Outdoor & Recreation Show January 24 Harley-Day Valley January 24 Woodstock Party at HoliMont February 6-7 AMSOIL Snocross at Seneca Allegany Casino February 12-13 Your Turn Women’s Ski Clinic at Holiday Valley February 13 Ellicottville Rotary Ski Day February 21 Penguin Paddle at Holiday Valley February 27 Telestock Day at Holiday Valley
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Aspire’s “Ski the Valley” Returns in 2015!
January 9-10 Winter Blues Festival
New After-School Programs Provide Extra Support
(Reprinted with permission from the ECS Newsletter)
The District plans to expand the current after school program in an effort to increase the number of days and the students eligible to participate. Currently, the program often referred to as “Homework Club,” runs two days a week for grades 3-6. This has been very effective
in assisting students and providing additional teacher directed support. Students are able to use the time for assistance with their homework and to gain additional help in areas where they may have fallen behind. It expands instructional contact and support by two hours a week. Here are the six (6) main components to the overview expansion: 1. The program will be offered to 7th and 8th graders two nights a week “by invitation.” This could be a way to help students who are on the ineligibility list as well as students who are simply struggling and need some extra time to devote to their classroom work. This would be staffed by two Middle School teachers. 2. The District is implementing the use of iReady Program as a diagnostic program built for the Common Core. It will provide teachers with lessons and students with individualized instruction and practice. The system will also See After-School Programs page 8
Farm-Fresh Fruits and Veggies All Winter Long Canticle Farm’s Winter Market Offers Fresh Produce, Meats, Sweets and More
By Eva Potter
Area grocery stores are typically stocked with organic and non-organic produce, but there is another healthful option for purchasing fruits and veggies and supporting your local farmers at the same time. Make one stop at Canticle Farm’s Winter Market and you’ll quickly understand why local is better. See Farm-Fresh Fruits page 4