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OCTOBER 16 - 22, 2015
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Last Call for Fall Check out the Foliage Before It’s Gone Enjoy one last opportunity for the best fall leaf viewing around. Treat yourself to a chairlift ride up Holiday Valley’s Spruce Lake chair to Spruce Lake, and check out blazing autumn colors in the trees and reflecting in the water. Take in the beauty of the season by hiking along the trails, and either hike back to the bottom or ride the chair down. The Spruce chair is accessible from Tannenbaum Lodge. Rides are offered from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting, Saturday and Sunday. Cost is $5 or free for children ages two and under. While you’re there, why not check out Sky High Adventure Park? Get your adrenaline rush on zipping through the Aerial Park, reaching for the treetops in the Climbing Forest or flying down the mountain on the Sky Flyer Mountain Coaster. Sky High is open Fridays through Sundays through Oct. 18, and Saturdays and Sundays only from Oct. 24 to Nov. 1, weather permitting. Want to check out the foliage while getting in an awesome workout? Hike or mountain bike up instead. Holiday Valley’s mountain biking and hiking network consists of challenging uphill and downhill trails, logging roads and singletrack. Over 35 of miles of trails connect to McCarty Hill State Forest on the southern border of the resort. For the nature photographer in you, bring your camera. The brilliant hues of autumn make even those iPhone shots ones worth printing! No matter how you enjoy the last of the peak leaf season, spending the time in Ellicottville will give you scenery that’s second to none.
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Wed • Wagner & Winston • 8pm Thursday • Fred ‘N Tuck • 8pm 20 Washington St • 699-2530
Fri • Jeremiah Johnson• 7pm Saturday • Brent Johnson & the Call Up • 6pm 20 Monroe St • 699-4162
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Upcoming Events
Now Through Oct. 31 Pumpkinville Weekends Through November 1 Nightmare Hayrides October 24 EVL Half and 5K Ellicottville November 6 Brewmasters Dinner Holiday Valley November 7 Beer and Wine Festival Holiday Valley See Third in the East page 9
Realty USA Opens Ellicottville Office By Mary Heyl
Brenda Bacon manages the Realty USA Ellicottville office.
Last weekend, Realty USA opened its Ellicottville office at 34 Washington Street and Fall Festival was a great introduction to what promises to be a busy season for this family-owned real estate company! Brenda Bacon, the managing broker of both the Ellicottville and Arcade offices, is excited for Realty USA to serve the southern tier in their new office. “We’re a full-service real estate company,” explained Bacon, “which means we serve first-time home buyers as well as individuals interested in vacation homes, commercial real estate and
Ski Teams on Slopes Early This Year
On-Snow Training Camp at HV Nov. 27-29 By Eva Potter
Ski teams have a unique training opportunity this year. An on-snow, early season training camp hosted by Holiday Valley Nov. 27-29 will give racers a leg up on the competition this winter. Holiday Valley Terrain Parks and Events Manager Mike Nenno said, “Many teams look to get their season off to an early start but, unfortunately, not all ski areas See HV Training Camp page 7
Face 2 Face, Kids Escaping Drugs WVCS Hosting Presentation
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Early intervention is the key to helping kids avoid falling into substance abuse and addiction. On Tuesday, October 20, the West Valley Central School District is hosting a presentation for parents by Jessica Hutchings, LMSW, who runs the Face 2 Face program for Kids Escaping Drugs. Face 2 Face is a proactive, educational program that
EVL Half & 5K Oct. 24
Grab some friends, pick out your costumes and get ready to run! The EVL Half Marathon is known as one of the most entertaining races of the year. Besides enjoying the beautiful countryside roads of Ellicottville, you’ll be running in the company of folks who
Weekends Thru October 18 Chairlift Rides Holiday Valley
are out to win some serious prizes for best costumes! The EVL Half and the 5K begin and end at 5 Monroe Street in the charming Village of Ellicottville. Running in the EVL Half Marathon will take you on 13.1 miles of beautiful countryside roads.
For the top runners, prizes include custom designed medals, as well as men’s and women’s shirts for the top Half Marathon and 5k finishers in a variety of age groups and categories. But bragging rights might just last a bit longer for those who win for the best costumes as judged by Watson’s Chocolates in the following categories: best group (two or more people), best individual, funniest, scariest, most girly, best kid and Best in Show. Participants can pick up their packets on Friday, Oct. 23 from 4:30-7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 24 from 7-10:20 a.m. at Ellicottville Brewing Company (EBC). See EVL Half & 5K page 2
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GV Sets Public Hearing for 2016 Budget By Colleen Mahoney
The preliminary 2016 budget for the Town of Great Valley was approved by the town board at its Monday, Oct. 12 meeting. Preliminary budgets must be adopted by the board before it can become the official budget. The preliminary budget outlines estimated revenues of
$421,247 for the town’s general fund, which includes $295,949 in real property taxes. The highway department’s budget of $616,653 reflects $101,500 of anticipated non-tax revenue plus $515,153 in property tax revenue. The total budget of $1,087,215 also includes special district lighting, sewer
and water funds; the total to be raised through property taxes is $853,417. The board set a public hearing for Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. Pending public comment, the board will then formally adopt the 2016 town budget. During the board meeting, the board approved shifting See GV Town Board page 6