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afterwards, and purchased one of Israel’s paintings, which now hangs inside the new EBC.” “My husband Greg, who is a Holiday Valley ski patrol member, is also in charge of the ski patrol beer and sausage tent during Fall Fest. He attended the Chamber of Commerce meeting that was held shortly before Fall Fest, where several bar and restaurant owners discussed the successes and opportunities for improvement of Fall Fest,” Boberg explained. “Greg talked during the meeting about how outside competition was taking away the money normally generated at the Ski Patrol’s tent and how, in the past, the HVSP depended on Fall Fest as their primary fundraiser for the year.” According to Boberg, Peter Kreinheder was also in attendance at the chamber meeting and listened carefully to the needs of the ski patrol groups, who depend on fundraising for making all of their own equipment purchases — toboggans, radios, medical supplies, AEDs — everything necessary to equip a medical facility. Within two days after that chamber meeting, Peter Kreinheder contacted Greg Boberg with the idea of a Michael Israel fundraiser for both ski patrol groups. And as they say, the rest is history … or is about to be history. “Most people don’t realize
that area Ski Patrols rely on fundraising for all of their supply and equipment needs,” said Boberg.
Holiday Valley Ski Patrol Holiday Valley has a highly experienced ski patrol, with members averaging 18 years of ski patrol service. The skill level of Holiday Valley patrollers is so high that 35 of 113 members hold National Ski Patrol instructor certification, qualifying them to train and evaluate patrollers. Every year, Holiday Valley hosts first aid, skiing and snowboarding, and toboggan-handling training events for patrollers from other resorts. The Holiday Valley Ski Patrol is a self-sustaining rescue organization composed almost entirely of volunteers. Each member pays annual dues and training fees. Members also purchase and maintain their ski equipment and firstaid packs and pay part of the cost of their easily recognized red and black uniforms.
HoliMont Ski Patrol The HoliMont Ski Patrol is a volunteer organization of approximately 80 members of the community from all walks of life and is an affiliate of the National Ski Patrol. HoliMont Ski Patrol members support and participate in the ski, snowboarding and outdoor recreation community by providing emergency care and rescue services. Its members
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participate in annual Skills and CPR Refreshers to keep up on their first aid and chairlift evacuation skills. The Art of Rescue event will take place at 6 p.m. on Aug. 2, 2014, at EBC’s outdoor Beer Garden. A traditional New England-style lobster bake will feature Maine lobster or filet mignon, clam chowder, salt potatoes, corn bread, and steamers, all combined with an EBC craft beer pairing. Sponsorship opportunities and underwriting opportunities are being sought right now. Sponsorships include a $10,000 Adventure Rescue Sponsor package, which includes premier seating for up to 14 guests, a VIP cocktail reception with Michael Israel, six hand-signed serigraphs, recognition, and Sky High admission for 14 guests. A $5,000 Gold Sponsor package and a $2,500 Silver Sponsor package are also available. Other underwriting opportunities include a $10,000 entertainment underwriter, a $2,500 beverage underwriter, a $2,500 food service underwriter, a $1,500 VIP reception underwriter, a $1,500 publicity underwriter, and a $1,000 patron gift underwriter. Individuals or groups are encouraged to contact Mary Lynn Boberg at (716) 560-5482 or email her at luckydiamond99@frontiernet. net.
be completed by June 1, 2014. The amendment language was put to a vote. Five board members voted in favor of the amendment. Doc Dayton and Mike Guercio voted against. During the lengthy discussion leading up to the vote, board members expressed frustration that both the town Zoning Board of Appeals and the Planning Board had been forced to consider changes to previously approved site plans because the owners went ahead and made changes without coming back to either board for revisions. Dayton felt the board was within its rights to enforce adherence to the original plans, whether they were cost effective or not. He said, “Our concern is not affordability. It’s what’s best for the community.” Board member Sheri Barrera felt that, in the case of the fencing, the owner had proposed a better solution to the problem than was approved in the original plan. “We need to consider whether this plan is as good as or better than the original. I think the fence is safer,” she said. Owner Ray Miranda
acknowledged that he had made mistakes and apologized profusely, saying that he owns several other Tim Hortons restaurants but has never developed one himself. He said he did not realize he should have come back to the boards with revised plans, but that there was no malice or attempt to skirt the rules on his part. In addition to the landscape plan amendments, the board discussed lighting issues with the Five Star Bank ATM that is on the Tim Hortons property. The bank installed signage on all four sides of the ATM that has internal lighting. Internal sign lighting is not permitted under town zoning law, but federal law has certain requirements for ATM lighting. Town Engineer Mark Alianello said he had spoken with Five Star Bank representatives who will be presenting alternatives to internally lit signage that also meets federal requirements. The planning board authorized Alianello to make the decision on this issue. Southtowns Scenic Byway At the request of Town Supervisor John Burrell, Town Planner Carol Horowitz explained that there is a proposal by a non-profit
organization to extend the existing Southtowns Scenic Byway in Erie County into Cattaraugus County. A scenic byway is intended to promote tourism and economic development through the “thoughtful stewardship of natural, scenic, cultural, historic and recreational resources of the byway region.” It requires the endorsement of all municipalities located along the route, which would have to adhere to all state byway regulations and would then require the NYS Legislature’s and governor’s approval. One of those regulations is a restriction on new billboards. For some municipalities, this could require changes to existing signage ordinances. However, as Horowitz pointed out, Ellicottville already has sign ordinances restricting billboards, so no changes would be needed. In order for the Town Board to move forward, it needs the planning board to recommend participation in the plan. A motion to do so carried. The next meeting of the Ellicottville Town Planning Board is scheduled for Feb. 24 at 6 p.m.
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classrooms in the high school wing; repair of the elementary school’s ventilation system; construction of a protected entryway at the southern entrance to the high school; and replacing lighting around the football field. Vorhees advised against picking off features of the first three. “These are key elements of the project. Cutting little pieces here and there won’t get us to goal and might require the architects to go back to the drawing board on certain items,” he explained. The board was hesitant to identify the southern entrance as an expendable element. The condition of the current entryway is quickly deteriorating, they agreed, and this is the most used entrance of the school. The renovation of that area was designed to improve student safety. Football field lighting, which carries a $165,000 price tag, got the most discussion. Although the board felt this was a popular project with many voters, Ward pointed out that now that ECS is merging its football team with Franklinville, only two games will be held at home next year, and few soccer games are played under lights. The fact is there are lights on the field. Everyone agreed they’re not high quality, but the board felt that this was a logical project to put on the table. If it ends up being cut, the school will not be hurt in
any significant way and the project could be revisited at some time in the future. Elementary School Principal Connie Poulin added that, since everyone is expecting 2014-15 to be a difficult budget year and “we’re going to have to make some tough decisions, football lights are hard to argue.” Vorhees emphasized that giving football lights “budget protection alternate” status doesn’t mean they’re gone. He said, “If estimates come in lower and contingency funds are not expended, there may still be enough to fund them. This is simply a decision about prioritizing what to cut if there is a need.” With $165,000 in the alternate pot, the board was short $15,000 of Vorhees’ request. He said he would continue to look for ways to get there, but he felt this put him in “good shape to bid” come spring when the State Education Department is expected to approve the project and bidding can begin. Superintendent’s Report Ward gave the board another heads up that the 2014-15 budget will be the “worst yet,” saying that the board has cut and saved everything it can over the past years and that, despite its budget and taxing conservatism all along, this year some very tough cuts may be needed. While there has been good economic growth in the district over the past year, school tax revenue figures are not yet
available, he said. He said he has outlined these issues in a budget preview article that will be in the school’s January/February newsletter, due to come out next week. The budget must be approved by the board on April 1. The budget work session schedule will be presented at the next board meeting. Bullying Update Elementary School Principal Poulin and Middle/High School Principal Bob Miller are working together to keep the momentum going after a very successful anti-bullying presentation to parents on Jan. 15. Some 120 parents and guardians, representing 50 of the 75 families with seventh and eighth graders at the school, attended the presentation by Dr. Amanda Nickerson, director of the Jean M. Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention at the University of Buffalo. Miller said parents were pleased with the program and that there already seems to be more awareness about the issue among students. However, both he and Poulin agreed that this was a good first step and that much more needs to be done. Both will be visiting the Victor School District to learn about a Big Time Friends Club there that has been getting good results. Other efforts are in the works, as well. The next meeting of the Ellicottville School Board will be held Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school library.
Night Sky Classes at Ellicottville Library Remedy Cabin Fever Given Western New York winters, it’s not surprising that every year there are outbreaks of cabin fever. Don’t let it happen this winter! Come to the Ellicottville Memorial Library three classes about the night sky. Classes will be led by long time amateur astronomer Bert Probst, and each is structured for adults over the age of 16. The Night Sky- In this class, you will discover what’s up there in the Ellicottville night sky. We’ll cover all sorts of good subjects, some familiar and some not so familiar, including the moon, planets, constellations, galaxies, star clusters, meteors, the
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northern lights and the International Space Station. Each participant will receive a planisphere which we’ll use to find our way around the night sky. The class will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Feb. 19 and Feb. 26. The fee for this class is $15. Let’s Talk Telescopes- This class is for you if you’ve ever thought about owning a telescope. The three major types of telescopes will be briefly presented, and the three major mounts in use today for amateur telescopes will be reviewed. You are encouraged to bring your telescope for display and/or to receive
assistance in its use. This class will meet on Wednesday, March 12 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. There is no fee. Meteors, Meteorites, Craters And Comets- We’ll be talking about “shooting stars” and meteorites. And those beautiful, however infrequent, visitors to our part of the solar system, cometswhere do they come from and how are they related to shooting stars, meteorites and craters? We’ll tie all of these together. This class will meet at the library on Wednesday, March 26 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. There is no fee. Call the library to enroll or with any questions. 716-699-2842.