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It’s the last weekend for fun on the slopes, even though there’s still abundant snow and the conditions are great. Don’t miss this last chance for some terrific spring skiing at Holiday Valley and HoliMont. But wait … is it possible there could be just one more weekend of skiing? Maybe, according to Jane Eshbaugh, Holiday Valley director of marketing. She said it is not a definite, but Holiday Valley could be open April 10-12 for one last spring fling on the slopes. Eshbaugh said the decision will take into account weather conditions and skier interest. So, if you’re wondering, be sure to check the snow report and the Holiday Valley Facebook page for confirmation as the date gets closer. While the season is pretty much over, shopping for great off-piste deals is not. For the bargain hunter, April is a great time for deep discounts on skis, boards, helmets, outdoor clothing, high-tech winter gear and more, so visit Ellicottville’s fine ski shops soon for the best selection. Even though snow still covers the fairways, many have already mentally moved on to the next season’s favorite pastime — golf. Holiday Valley’s Double Black Diamond golf course is scheduled to open April 10, weather permitting. Usually the front nine holes, which are situated near the Inn at
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Thrills and Chills in Zoar Valley Whitewater Rafting Season Is Here! By Alicia Dziak
The excitement of passing through rushing water at high speeds. The tranquility of seeing the gorge from its core. If you’ve never experienced Zoar Valley from a raft, now’s your chance. Last year at this time, I convinced my Dad to join me on a trip down the Cattaraugus Creek in a whitewater raft. I had been rafting a handful of times, kids in tow, down the Youghiogheny River in Pennsylvania with friends of mine who are guides.
Roadwork to Begin in April By Jann Wiswall
It has been a very good first three months of 2015 in Ellicottville. In a town where the major industry is weather dependent, visitors, residents and business owners alike caught a welcome break as Mother Nature delivered excellent snow and snowmaking conditions to the region. At Holiday Valley, Marketing Director Jane Eshbaugh said that, while results aren’t all in yet, “Overall the season was a good one, with consistent snow and consistently good conditions from January on. All of our events went well and the fundraisers were successful.” Eshbaugh reported that skier visits will be right around the average, as was snowfall. However, she said, “The season was far from ‘average!’ I saw tons of families out having fun, lots of young people enjoying their nights at the Valley and the
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Solid Ski Seasons for Area Racers HV Racers Compete at Can-Ams
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Easter Bunny Sightings! The Ellicottville Volunteer Fire Department’s Annual Easter Egg Roll – a family tradition for many years – is scheduled for Saturday, April 4th at 1 p.m. at the Village Park, weather permitting (and in the fire hall if not). Bring the little ones to meet the Easter Bunny and gather a few sweet treats. Please be there a little early as the festivities begin right at 1:00. The Easter Bunny will also be hopping around the Olean Center Mall on Friday April 3 from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturday April 4 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. And on Easter Sunday, Premier Banquet Center is hosting an Easter Brunch with the Easter Bunny as its very special guest. A breakfast buffet will be served from 10 a.m. – noon and a full brunch is on the menu from noon to 4 p.m. Plus, kids ride free on the Bunny Express Choo-Choo Train.Visit www.premierbanquets.com or call (716) 372-2070. Reservations are required.
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The U14 Can-Am Championships were held March 26-29th at Mont Tremblant, QC, where the top 35 U.S. and 35 Canadian girls competed in the Super G, Giant Slalom and Slalom over the intense four day event. Holiday Valley’s Candice Kasahara took 18th in the SG, 15th in the GS and 32nd in the SL. Teammate Paige Duffy took 43rd in the SG, 54th in the GS and 47th in the SL. See Race Season Results page 4
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Members of the Steering Committee: Dave Jones, Les Fox, Ollie Hazard and Don Ames
The members of the Steering Committee of the Ken Brown 700 Club met recently to decide on allocations to local organizations, following another successful year of fundraising for the Club. The committee announced that it will provide support to the Ellicottville Public Charities, the Alley Katz, Nannen Arboretum, the Ellicottville Library, the Cattaraugus County Recreational Trail, Almost Home Animal Sanctuary, Lounsbury Adaptive Ski Program at Holiday Valley, the Phoenix Adaptive Ski Program at HoliMont and Empire Animal Rescue Service. In See Ken Brown 700 Club page 2
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popular meeting spot for a delicious breakfast and lunch — is getting ready to open another location in Great Valley that will also be open for dinner. The expansion makes it possible for Arena to expand her exquisite cake design and catering business. New Residential/Vacation Communities Several new residential communities in Ellicottville are in various stages of planning and development. At 16 Martha St., developers are renovating the former American Locker business’s vacant buildings to create an 18-unit rental apartment complex called EVLofts. One of Ellicottville’s most historic buildings, the 1887 schoolhouse building at the corner of Jefferson and Washington streets, is being restored to its finest, as the new owners turn the interior into a 7-10 unit luxury condominium with underground parking. Two new housing developments are being planned on Fillmore Street: the Glendale project, a proposed townhouse community with nine homes (18 units) on the east side, and the Sprague project, a proposed 19-lot, single-family home subdivision, on the west side. And, closings on 21 of the 31 available lots for singlefamily homes at HoliMont’s WestMont Ridge are underway as homeowners begin work on their architectural plans. Plus, 18 new condominium buildings with four units each (72 total) that will be located at the base of the Sunset area are in the design stages. Ellicottville Central School At the Ellicottville Central School, significant construction progress is being made on the $9.8 million renovation project that includes a new multi-purpose gymnasium, renovation of 10 classrooms, repair of the elementary school’s ventilation systems and more. In January, district voters approved an additional $925,000 to be spent to replace two major roof areas, construct a new vestibule at the south entrance to the school and purchase a state-of-the-art sound system. Municipal Projects & Improvements Although physical construction halts during winter, local governments have been working to complete plans and design several major projects that will begin as soon
as the ground thaws. The Town of Ellicottville has functionally completed a large and important water project that will alleviate water pressure problems throughout the area, improve fire hydrant performance and allow expansion efforts for public safety and development. The project required installing a new water tank on the east side of Ellicottville and connecting its water lines. With the completion of the tank, the Village of Ellicottville is able to begin construction of a $4.9 million wastewater treatment plant in 2015. The new plant is part of a consent order by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and involves extensive electrical upgrades, new equipment and new systems. Ultimately, the new plant will upgrade the aging system the area currently relies on and will provide for future development. Road Work With winter come potholes, and this particular winter led to record-breaking pothole population growth. Area highway departments, which remain at Mother Nature’s mercy, are working as quickly as they can to make repairs. While that work is underway, two major Ellicottville road projects are scheduled to begin in April. One is the NYS Department of Transportation’s work on a multi-faceted road and sidewalk project that began last year. It includes improving drainage and constructing a new sidewalk along Route 242 from HoliMont to the village. Most of the drainage and curb work was completed last year. In addition to the sidewalk, the DOT plans to improve handicapped ramps at several village intersections and to reconfigure the difficult intersection at Route 219/ Elizabeth Street/Fillmore Drive. The other is a major Holiday Valley project, which will reroute Holiday Valley Road between the Tamarack Club and Valley Village. The new route will head up the hill across from Tamarack, along the top of the existing third tier parking lot and back around to the existing roadway. The existing road in front of the lodge, administration and operations buildings will be removed and replaced with more parking and a wide area with steps and landscaping leading to the main lodge. The intent of the project is to improve both traffic flow and pedestrian safety. Watch carefully for detour and construction signs throughout the area as these projects proceed.
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HoliMont Alpine Racing News The HoliMont Race team has been taking advantage of the phenomenal snow conditions Mother Nature has been providing us with by bringing back to HoliMont some of the finest results in recent years. From Fall Line to the hills of Sunday River, ME, Le Relais, Quebec, Okemo and Stowe, VT and Lake Placid, NY, both the Alpine and Snowboard teams have been moving on to compete Alpine Race Team
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Gage Thibedeau USSA Eastern Finals, Sunday River, ME Andee Berberich Carson Foxcroft Gage Thibadeau U16 Eastern Championship Whiteface, NY Chloe Richards David Flaherty Jacob Flaherty Andrew Mangan U16 Can-Am Champs, Stowe, VT Andrew Mangan U14 NYS Championship, Gore, NY Zoe Knauss Kate Masliwec Marion Searby Carlo Muscarella Maxx Solly USSA Eastern Champs, Stowe, VT Zoe Knauss Carlo Muscarella
Racing continues to improve and build lifelong friendships and a lifelong love of winter sports. Every year HoliMont Racing welcomes returning racers as apprentices, coaches, and next-generation racing parents and the unbelievable support they show for HoliMont Racing continues through the generations. Congratulations to all athletes, coaches and parents alike.
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By Dash Hegeman, Marketing Director, HoliMont Ski Area
It’s been an interesting winter here at HoliMont. We started off the season watching the southtowns of Buffalo (just 40-some miles north of us) get bombarded by snow in a very short amount of time. Meanwhile, here in Ellicottville we received next to none of the “Snovember” snowfall. Then we experienced a period of time between November and December where it was just too warm and not anywhere close to ideal snowmaking conditions. After that we transitioned into January and February where Western New York got hit with some of the most consistently cold temperatures in recent memory. This made for some excellent skiing and snowboarding as long as you dressed appropriately and took advantage of some welltimed hot chocolate breaks (there may have been record sales). Alas, all good things must come to an end and we are nearing that point in the 201415 ski season. That said, our last day of the season is April 5, Easter Sunday.
given in the ski industry. This is a sport that is very weather dependent and not enough cold weather can delay the start of a good winter, just as much as too much cold weather (you haven’t forgotten those -20 degree Fahrenheit days already have you?) can deter people from wanting to even step outside to get their mail much less throw on layer upon layer and take to the slopes where the wind-chill can make the day even colder. Luckily, the people who are passionate about HoliMont seemed to take to the slopes regardless of what the temperature was because after all, it’s winter… it’s supposed to be cold out. If you’re going to live in this region, it only makes sense to embrace the cold weather, and if you enjoy an active lifestyle, then the slopes of HoliMont provide a great escape from being cooped up inside. This past season, HoliMont played host to a vast array of events both on and off the slopes. Après ski parties, thrilling ski and snowboard races, dramatic freestyle competitions, the Kids Escaping Drugs SkiScape
Way fundraisers, the annual Snowsports Phoenix Adaptive Race, inspirational Wounded Warrior events, weekly Dina’s at the ’Mont Fish Fry gatherings, Member social functions, TeleFest, the Acrobag Tour, Pond Skimming, and much, much more. Every ski season is one of memories and this one has certainly created some great ones. We’ve seen everything from lifetime HoliMont Members with 50+ years of skiing at HoliMont under their belts to two-year-olds making their first tracks in the snow. So many great memories packed into less than four months. That is the magic of the ski season… seeing just how much fun you can pack in between the first snowfall and the day when the chairlifts stop spinning. HoliMont would like to thank our Members, their friends and families, our Weekday Experience Pass holders, the dedicated ski groups and everyone else who visited us throughout the season. We were thrilled to have you all here and we’re already looking forward to seeing you next season!
HoliMont Athletes Shine at Spring Open Races Last weekend, Holiday Valley and HoliMont hosted the Spring Open races for a season-ending weekend of great athleticism. On Saturday, March 28, Holiday Valley held the event’s two slalom races, and then on Sunday, March 29, HoliMont hosted the two giant slalom races. HoliMont athletes’ results follow: Holiday Valley Spring Open Slalom Race # 1 Place Athlete Last, First HoliMont U18 Men 5 Teal, Mitchell 14 Scott, Maxwell HoliMont U16 Men 3 Flaherty, Jacob 4 Thibodeau, Gage 7 Foxcroft, Carson HoliMont U18 Women 1 Didonato, Jenna HoliMont U16 Women 6 Richards, Chloe 10 Cairns, Brogan 13 Raguso, Kylie Holiday Valley Spring Open Slalom Race # 2 HoliMont U18 Men 6 Teal, Mitchell 15 Scott, Maxwell HoliMont U18 Women 1 Didonato, Jenna
HoliMont U16 Men 3 Flaherty, Jacob 4 Foxcroft, Carson 5 Thibodeau, Gage 16 Scott, Nicholas HoliMont U16 Women 5 Richards, Chloe 9 Cairns, Brogan 11 Raguso, Kylie HoliMont Spring Open Giant Slalom Race # 1 HoliMont U18 Men 2 Mangan, William 3 Foxcroft, J.D. 4 Teal, Mitchell 14 Scott, Maxwell HoliMont U18 Women 1 Richards, Sophia HoliMont U16 Men 1 Flaherty, Jacob 2 Mangan, Andrew 3 Thibodeau, Gage 18 Richards, Ethan 19 Scott, Nicholas
HoliMont U16 Women 8 Cairns, Brogan 9 Richards, Chloe HoliMont Spring Open Giant Slalom Race # 2 HoliMont U18 Men 1 Mangan, William 3 (tie) Foxcroft, J.D 3 (tie) Teal, Mitchell 15 Scott, Maxwell HoliMont U18 Women 1 Richards, Sophia 2 Didonato, Jenna HoliMont U16 Men 1 Mangan, Andrew 8 Foxcroft, Carson 16 Scott, Nicholas 17 Richards, Ethan HoliMont U16 Women 7 Richards, Chloe 9 Cairns, Brogan 14 Raguso, Kylie
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Rafting in Zoar Valley over) and everybody helps you out. Back to Zoar Valley: A large group of us piled onto the bus that would take us to the putin on the creek. When we got there, the guides told us what we’d need to do once we got on the creek and we separated into smaller groups for each of the rafts. Originally, we were part of a group that would be “trying new things� and “very likely to overturn,� so we made our way to another raft whose guests planned to stick with the more “let’s stay in the raft� strategy. Our raft was the two of us, a couple, and our guide. We all carried the raft down to the creek. It’s heavy, even with five adults carrying it! Once in the water, we practiced some of the commands that the guide would be calling out when we hit the rapids, most of which involved people in certain positions in the raft moving their paddles in a certain direction. After a few minutes of that, it was full speed ahead as we headed down the creek with other rafting groups. Whitewater rapids are classified by how strong they are, Class 1 being the easy and calm, up to Class 5, being rough, tricky and requiring much more knowledge to pass through them. The Mighty Cattaraugus boasts rapids in classes 1-4, but most seem to be around a 2 or a 3 at most, so it’s a perfect spot to experience rafting for the first time. Heading into any rapids is a huge adrenaline rush. The raft bobs up and down, the cold water splashes in your face, and you feel like you’re almost going to fall in, secured to the raft only by your foot being wedged into the underside of the seat. The rafters must work together to get through each one, and each has a specific “plan of attack� to successfully make it through, clearly communicated by the guide ahead of time. The hard work of moving through the rapids was broken up with calm waters and the beautiful scenery of the Zoar Valley gorge, where we could see numerous springtime waterfalls pouring into the creek and bald eagles soaring overhead. There are no roads
and no people except for the ones rafting alongside you. About halfway through our journey, we pulled over for a snack of hot soup. Since we had expended so much energy, I had worked up quite an appetite, and my Dad and I both agreed it was some of the best soup we ever had, scarfing down a couple bowls-full each. After some socializing with the other rafters, we headed back onto the creek to finish our trip down the meandering creek. I was impressed at how knowledgeable our guide was. He pointed out the wildlife, along with other sites along the way, including an old secluded scout camp along the banks, and answered the numerous questions we threw at him. At the take out, we steered the raft to shore, then used what little energy we had left to heave the raft up some old concrete stairs and onto the grass. (Admittedly, I didn’t pull my weight during this part. I’m not exactly known for my arm strength!) We ended up right across the street from where we started, so we headed back to the building to get out of our wet suits, then back outside to enjoy hot dogs and pop with our new friends. In total, the trip took about four hours. All in all, the rafting trip was more memorable than I could have imagined. Besides getting some fresh air and a great workout, I could finally say I had really seen Zoar Valley, and can’t believe it took me all these years to do so! And the best part was sharing the memories with my Dad, who said, “I have lived in the area my entire life and I had no idea that this natural wonder was as close as it was. Rafting was a thrilling, unique experience!� Spring rafting season in Zoar Valley is pretty short-lived, as it’s based on the creek’s water level being high from the melting snow. Once summer hits, the creek is low, and rafts can’t pass easily through the water. So, what are you waiting for? Reserve your spot now, and get ready for the most fun you’ll have all spring! For more information about whitewater rafting opportunities in Zoar Valley, visit www. cattraftingadventures.com or www.zoarvalleyrafting.com.
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Before that, my only rafting experience was on the Colorado River, when I was in high school. My family took a cross-country road trip, and my Dad thought it would be cool to stop spur-of-the-moment and try our hand at whitewater rafting. We found a place that rented rafts, hopped in and tried to navigate down the river, none of us having ever done it before. It was a very humorous experience, and I remember thinking how funny it was that anyone could just rent a raft and take it through the rapids. They didn’t give us any kind of instructions, and we didn’t have a guide, so we ended up spending most of the trip stuck on rocks. But, it was a blast and we all loved it. All these years later, when I got the opportunity to take a trip through Zoar Valley and show my Dad how one should actually raft, I jumped at the chance. I had only hiked in Zoar Valley before and was eager to see it from within. I received a list of guidelines of what to wear from the rafting company, and the rest was provided. When we got there, we were given wetsuits to wear, along with life jackets and helmets. It was late April, and still chilly. I knew the water temp would still be very cold, and I hoped that I wouldn’t fall in. Falling in. That’s probably the biggest fear about rafting. And, of course, it happens. In fact, it happened to me before, when my guide-friend took us through some rapids where we hit a rock and he and I were both launched into the water. Luckily, the kids didn’t fall out with us, and honestly, “launched� may be too strong of a word, as it all happened so fast that I don’t remember the actual falling out part, just the part that there I was, in the water. But, I remembered the instructions to keep my feet up and pointed down the river (feet up so they don’t get stuck under rocks and pull you down; pointed down the river so if anything gets in your way, it hits your feet and not your head) and was soon back inside the raft, all in one piece. Anyway, falling out of the raft isn’t as scary as you think it would be. Nobody laughs at you (well, at least not until it’s
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Last weekend saw some 70 U16-U21 athletes compete in the Annual Spring Races at Holiday Valley for the slalom events and at HoliMont for the Giant Slalom. Holiday Valley racers’ results can be found at www.hvskiteam.com. HoliMont’s results appear on page 4. Meanwhile, four of Western New York’s ski clubs gathered at HoliMont Saturday, March 28, to compete during the Niagara Frontier Ski Council’s Spring Fling Pro Race. There was no shortage of snow or enthusiasm, as athletes ages 9-14 took to the slopes to claim their places in the standings. The race started with a two-run Kombi qualifier. The top eight athletes in each class and gender advanced to elimination rounds of Dual Panel Slalom with a Pro Jump.
NFSC Spring Fling Pro Race Results Top 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
U14 Women Sierra Cappell Hayley Fredrickson Logan Fredrickson Paige Hazen Grace Graney Cassidy Creager Marion Searby Julia Farrel
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U12 Boys Joshua Jusiak Lachlan Deathe Quinn Langdon Ian McKenna Peter McKenna Logan McCulloch Justin Jusiak Logan Kidd
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Many of you may have no idea who Kirk Rowland is or much about him. Let me start by telling you he is one of my boys that played football at ECS in 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2004. That is when we made three trips to the Ralph and a “D” Bowl Championship. He is also my next door neighbor working on my farm for years. Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at about 4 o’clock, they took off Kirk’s cancerous leg. He also still has other issues, but let’s deal with this first. There will be a benefit at Yodeler Lodge at Holiday Valley on Sunday, May 3 from 12-7 p.m. There will be tickets the day of the event for $20 or you could buy a benefit ticket for $50 which gives you admittance for two and a chance at one of 34 cash prizes totaling $10,000, with the grand prize of $2,500. Donations are being taken by Tim Bergan (716-4982437), Shirley Roblee at Holiday Valley or Five Star Bank. We are having a meeting on April 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Holiday Valley about baskets, silent auction or any other help. A special thing happened for Kirk that I think will help him through everything. The night before surgery, he received a good luck call from his hero Jim Kelly, and the day of surgery I was able to bring an autographed ball to him signed by Jim to help with his convalescence. I know this window is short, but please help anyway you can. We are a large family. Thank you for your support. Thank you. Coach Tim Bergan
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As a personal trainer, I can attest to the fact that the pushup is one of the most underrated exercises in existence. Not only would I place the push-up over any single arm exercise out there for sculpting great arms and toned triceps, but it is also a killer total-body move. The problem is that most people aren’t getting the full push-up payoff for one simple reason: they are not getting a full range of movement. Whether this is due to people resting their knees on the ground or using their head and neck as part of their pushup, their form and range of motion are hindered. A lot of people feel the inability to do a push-up is due to a weak chest and triceps strength, when in reality the core control, or lack thereof, is the real culprit. Bent-knee push-ups only target the chest and triceps, not the
poor core control. So they are not getting you much closer to doing the full-on thing. First and foremost, if someone can’t hold his or her body tightly in a straight line from ankle to shoulder, they’re unable to do proper push-ups. You can kick and squirm and fight this idea all you want, but you can’t escape it. You should be able to visually draw a straight line from the ankle, through the hip to the shoulder at any point in the push-up. The head and neck should remain in a neutral position, but dipping the chin to the floor isn’t getting you to the bottom of the movement. This rigid alignment should never change throughout the exercise. Don’t push your shoulders up and then later bring your hips up to meet them. This isn’t a push-up and it looks inappropriate! Next is the range of motion. This shouldn’t have to be specified after saying “pushup,” but there seems to be some confusion surrounding it. At the top, the elbows should be completely extended and the shoulder blades protracted. At the bottom, the chest should be in light contact with the floor. That is, the chest has reached and touched the floor but is not supported by it. Again, in both of these positions and everywhere in between, the body should be straight and rigid. This full range of motion, in my opinion, should take precedence over the degree of resistance. So if you can’t
complete a push-up to full depth from the toes, you need to modify it somehow, such as elevating your hands. The hands can be elevated on a wall, but the wall gets in the way of the face. You’re better off moving the hands to a plyo box or bench so the head can travel without obstruction and make the correct posture possible. I prefer the upper arms to be within about 45 degrees from the sides of the body. This allows the shoulder to move through that full range of motion more easily and naturally. Moving the hands wider and bringing the elbows farther from the sides will usually make push-ups easier for people, but it also limits depth for most people and starts tearing up the shoulders pretty quickly. The push-up is one of those things that, when done well, doesn’t draw much attention—it’s not a flashy feat of athleticism. However, in my opinion, how one performs a push-up is indicative of that individual’s athletic foundation, and possibly more importantly, how committed one is to excellence in movement and performance. Sloppy push-ups suggest to me a superficial interest in athleticism and a degree of laziness. Put a little attention and effort into the simple things and it will pay returns in the more complicated and interesting ones.
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From the Bookshelf Recommended Reading from the Ellicottville Memorial Library
‘Trigger Warning’ By Neil Gaiman Multiple award winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman returns to dazzle, captivate, haunt and entertain with this third collection of short fiction. In this new anthology, Neil Gaiman pierces the veil of reality to reveal the enigmatic, shadowy world that lies beneath. Trigger Warning includes previously published pieces of short fiction—stories, verse, and a very special Doctor Who story that was written for the fiftieth anniversary of the beloved series in 2013—as well “Black Dog,” a new tale that revisits the world of American Gods, exclusive to this collection. A sophisticated writer whose creative genius is unparalleled, Gaiman entrances with his literary alchemy, transporting us deep into the realm of imagination, where the fantastical becomes real and the everyday incandescent. Full of wonder and terror, surprises and amusements, Trigger Warning is a treasury of delights that engage the mind, stir the heart, and shake the soul from one of the most unique and popular literary artists of our day. This book is currently available in book format only at the Ellicottville Memorial Library. Don’t forget, you can access more than 9,000 eBooks and eAudiobooks using your library card!
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To the Ice Fishermen - May You Never Need a Helicopter to Get Home I keep a pair of binoculars on my desk by the bay window, mainly to keep an eye on the ice fishermen, a half mile out on Sunset Bay. They’re a quirky lot, these men who huddle over holes in the ice, freezing in the chill of wind waiting, hoping, praying for a plastic stick to dip. They’re not the smartest breed on the face of the lake and I would know ... I used to be an ice fisherman. When I first moved to the north shore of Lake Erie, I had this romantic notion of joining the boys of winter on a frosty February afternoon and returning home in time for a supper of fresh-caught yellow perch. To be an ice fisherman, you need an auger, which is a fivefoot long ice drill — the kind of instrument you imagine the dentist will whip out after he grins and says the words “root canal.” You need a strainer to remove floating ice from the hole you drill with the auger. You need hooks and spreaders, tip-ups and tiny poles, a bait bucket with a minnow net and above all — bobbers. Bobbers are small, red and white plastic floats that clip on the top of your line, suspend your baited hook off the lake floor and, most importantly, when the fish bites at the bottom, the bobber bobs atop your little hole in the ice. A bobber, to an ice fisherman, is like a puck is to a hockey player, a stone to a curler, a joint to a stoner. Ice fishermen spend hours a day standing stupefied and staring into a dark hole watching red and white bobbers not bob. I quickly discovered that if you jump up and down real hard right next to the hole, you can make the bobber bob, but after a while, the excitement just isn’t the same as a real bite. When a fish does bite and
the bobber does bob, you instinctively yank the line to set the hook, then haul the line in, hand over hand, until you hoist that perch out of the hole and onto the ice’s surface. This I’m sure of, because I have seen others do it many, many times. Besides watching my bobber not bob and the hole freeze over every 15 minutes, I mastered yet another technique of ice fishing - lying to other fishermen about your catch. “I already ate them” is a tough one to swallow. “No, no ... true sportsmen ... catch and release is my game.” “I’ve been robbed” never ever worked. Some fisherman erect ice fishing huts out there, for protection. Really? The one I was in had three holes, a kerosene heater, a food basket, lawn chairs, a battery-operated television set with the ball game blaring. These are not ice fishing huts, these are halfway houses for wayward husbands. Show me three guys whooping it up in an ice fishing hut here on Sunset Bay and I’ll show you three Wainfleet wives storming around the house complaining that the garbage never gets taken out. So ice fishing is like that — a little beer, no bites, more beer, bobbers not bobbing, rebait the hooks, “A beer? Yes, and thanks for asking,” and staring into dark holes, freezing your cheeks, knowing you can never pull a toque down that far on your body. Talk about nothing happening at a snail’s pace it’s like watching government workers on valium. Ice fishing is a sport the way snoring is opera. Now, near spring when an off-shore wind whips up, Miller Time turns to search and rescue and fishermen get to see their tax dollars in action as the Canadian Armed Forces helicopter swoops down from Trenton to pluck them
from their island of ice, now approaching Dunkirk, NY. On the day the copter hovered above a guy from Welland who was attempting to mount the rope ladder while still holding on to his auger: “No equipment,” came the order from above. “Get on the ladder!” Again he tried to climb up, the auger in his hand. “No equipment! Leave the auger!” bellowed the officer with the bullhorn. That’s when the guy waved the helicopter away and yelled: “You might as well leave me here. It’s my brother-in-law’s auger and if I don’t bring it back, he’s gonna kill me anyway!” After they stopped laughing, the boys in uniform hoisted him aboard, auger and all. At some point — oh yeah, it was the day I was standing at my kitchen door with frost bite and a few fish slightly larger than the bait I used to catch them, scraping dead minnows off the bottom of my boots and trying to staunch the bleeding after removing a non-twist beer cap with my bare hand— I gave up ice fishing for good. It took about three years to figure out that I could phone for a great perch fry from Minor Fisheries in Port and have a beer at The Belmont while waiting for my order. And that’s why I still like to pick up the binoculars and keep a close eye on those guys. They make me very, very nervous. For comments, ideas and copies of The True Story of Wainfleet, go to www.williamthomas.ca
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Tides – If you have ever spent time at the seashore you have probably marveled at the obvious difference in heights and regularity of high and low tides. There are several factors that contribute to ocean tides. We will review them and will address whether the energy of tides can be captured and converted to useable, commercial energy. This class will meet on Tuesday, April 7 from 7- 8:30 p.m. There is no fee, but please call to register. A Great Gatsby Gathering - Join us at the Ellicottville
Memorial Library for the lavish literary event of the season! Fredonia senior English majors Kelsey Mussen and Claire Woodcock will be hosting A “Great Gatsby” Gathering: Women, Men & The American Dream, a party focused on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby.” The party begins Wednesday, April 8 at 2:00 p.m. in the Community Room. Music and refreshments will be provided! Book Club – The next meeting of the Book Club will be held Wednesday, April 8 at 1:30 p.m. before the Great Gatsby Gathering noted above. The April book is “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Contact Bev Webster at 9454089 for more information. Please note, beginning in May, the Book Club will be meeting on the first Wednesday of each month. Artwork at the Library – The library currently has artwork in our gallery area that was created by local artist Adriana S Hernandez, a portrait
and landscape artist who lives in Bradford, PA, with her twin daughters. Tax Forms – Most of the frequently used NYS tax forms and instruction booklets are now available at the library. We have some of the federal forms, but no instruction books this year. We can help you order federal instruction books that will be mailed to your house. Just give us a call or stop in the library. Knitting Club – The knitting club meets every Monday and alternates evenings from 6-8 p.m. and afternoons from 2-4 p.m. Call for the full schedule. Digital magazines are here! Check out complete, multiaccess digital magazines with no holds, checkout periods or maximum quantities. Visit www. cclslib.org to get started, or stop in the library for instructions.
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Allegany Area Historical Society Meets April 12 The Allegany Area Historical Association will meet on Sunday, April 12 at 2 p.m. at the Heritage Center, 25 North Second Street, Allegany. Dr. Darwin King, an Accounting Professor at St. Bonaventure, will speak on how the Civil War was conducted behind the scenes. He will discuss the types of reports created by Union troops in an effort to maintain a complete and accurate accounting system, and will also talk about Confederate bonds. He will bring multiple authentic examples of both kinds of documents from his personal collection to share with the audience. The meeting is open to the public.
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publication for the mountain resort industry and has been inpublication for more than 50 years. To find out more about SAM Magazine, visit www. saminfo.com. HKD Snowmakers is a North American company that manufactures and supplies energyefficient snowmaking technology. To find out more about HKD Snowmakers, visit www.hkdsnowmakers.com
p.m. Entries must be turned in by Tuesday, April 14, 4 p.m.. The finalists will be announced on air by WMXO, April 15 at 7:30 a.m. More than 70 of the area’s leading businesses are expected to exhibit their wares and services at the Olean Home and Garden Show, scheduled from Friday, April 17 to Sunday, April 19at the William O. Smith Recreation Center, 551 East State Street in Olean. Show hours will be Friday, 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call the GOACC at 372-4433 or email member@oleanny.com.
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Voting Begins for the Second Annual SAM Magazine and HKD Snowmakers have opened up the voting for the second annual HKD Snowmaker’s I AM a Snowmaker Award. Over the course of the 201415 season, SAM Magazine and HKD Snowmakers joined to recognize six outstanding snowmakers from mountain resorts across North America. These unsung heroes were asked to share their stories— their hardships, their successes, and their passion—and that one moment they thought, “I want to be a snowmaker.” The six snowmakers recognized this season include Chris Tefft of Smugglers’ Notch, VT., Jeff Clancy of Holiday Valley, Darren Wasyliuk of Lake Louise, Alberta, Seth Cook of Park City, Utah, Bradley Grubb of Ski Bromont, Quebec, and John Mersereau of Cranmore, NH. Voters can check out their profiles and watch their personal videos at www. saminfo.com/iam. “Snowmaking is critical to the success of the ski industry, and the six candidates in this year’s I AM campaign have shown the commitment and dedication to be leaders in the field,” said HKD president Charles Santry. “They are an impressive group and are strong role models for those interested in and passionate about snowmaking. My hat is
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kayaking is a thrilling experience and after this year’s snow dump, the waves and rapids of local creeks will offer an unforgettable, wild ride. As of April 4, rafting and kayaking season is open. There are several companies in the area that will happily take you on a wet ride down the river! If you’re an avid kayaker, check out the Zoar Valley Paddling Club and their many outings. More information at www. enchantedmountains.com. A musical night of entertainment awaits you on April 10 and 11 when 28 Ellicottville Central School students present Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Cats,” one of Broadway’s longest running musicals. Because ECS’s auditorium is under construction, this performance will take place at the Ray Evans Seneca Theater in Salamanca. The 7:30 p.m. shows also feature local musicians, who will have you singing along with these fabulous felines. Tickets cost $7 and may be purchased at the door. The weekend of April 11 and 12 also brings you the 2015 Little Valley Volunteer Fire Department Spring Sportsmen’s Show, where more than 150 vendors will
be on hand with the latest in hunting, fishing and sporting gear. Looking for some great food for a great cause? Then plan to attend Taste of the Southtowns on April 19, held from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at St. Aloysius Hall, 190 Franklin Street in Springville. The proceeds of the event will benefit Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Sanctuary, the largest waterfowl sanctuary in the United States. This admission-free event features 44 food items from seven area restaurants. Tastes are priced from $1.50 to $4. A Chinese basket auction and live music from The Rustic Ramblers, Gene Hilts on Steel Guitar, and Wagner and Winston will keep the fun going all day long. Gooseneck, a non-profit located at 5067 Townline Rd. in Delevan, N.Y., houses the two largest covered aviaries in the country, with more than 60 species and 600 endangered and protected ducks, geese and swans, along with more than 2,000 koi fish. Find more information at www. gooseneckhillwaterfowlfarm. com, call (716) 942-6835 or email rosebird@frontiernet. net. Take your pick and enjoy all that April has to offer!
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Springville Center for the Arts (SCA) is seeking volunteers to “adopt” seedlings for the green roof project at 5 East Main Street in Springville. Interested parties should have a sunny window location and a green thumb, with some seedling experience. Seed packets will be distributed and the seedlings will be installed on the roof later in the spring when plants are fully developed . A green roof has many benefits, including reducing the flow of storm water, keeping the building and surrounding
environment cooler, and a far greater roof lifespan, which makes them very cost effective over the long term. While the technology is relatively new in the United States, countries in central Europe have been working with green roofs for half a century. There are several different systems, but most green roofs involve some sort of drainage layer, various fabrics to separate components and a lightweight, engineered soil medium, populated by drought and wind resistant plants.
The green roof project at 5 East Main Street is a demonstration project that contains zones of extensive, or low maintenance plants, garden-like public areas, raised beds suitable for vegetables, and meadow plantings. Eventually, visitors to the first floor café will be able to visit the roof on a regular basis. The Arts Center received a grant from the Environmental Facilities Corporation to assist with this project. SCA is transforming the building from an abandoned and collapsed structure into a dynamic, arts-based, multi-use redevelopment. In addition to the seedling adoption program, volunteers are requested for the green roof installation. Most of the components are tentatively scheduled to be hoisted to the roof on April 25, with plantings to occur in May. A green roof “certification” workshop will be held in advance. Interested volunteers should call 592-9038 or email Seth Wochensky at scaseth@gmail. com.
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12178 Route 16, Yorkshire $399,900
FABULOUS COMMERCIAL BUILDING!
Check out this 15,000+ square feet of space on 2+ acres. Rooms could be divided. Paved parking. Truck bays. Also, four 2 bedroom upper apartments.
MLS#B464002
4125 Humphrey Road
Craftman’s Style, Remodeled, Fabulous Views
33+ Acres, Many Updates, Lg. Living, Stone F/P
$299,000
$89,000
Motivated Seller
MLS#B401186
Country Home
MLS#B465033
3500 Roszyk Hill
Over 4 Acres of Scenic Beauty. Can be Divided into 4 Lots
Lg. Rooms, 1+ Acres, 2 Car Attached Garage w/Bathroom
Sprawling Acreage
$225,000
Easy Living
$125,000
ADJACENT TO STATE LAND!
Off the beaten path is this one owner 3 bedroom, 2 bath Cape on 11+ mostly wooded acres. Open kitchen and family room. Formal dining. Park the cars in the attached garage.
MLS#B455876
37 Mill Street, Ellicottville $429,900
VILLAGE COMMERCIAL!
Relocate or start your business in this 5000+ single story square feet with paved parking & room to expand. Includes upper apartment. Consider the possibilities.
MLS#B462898
MLS#B465013
$524,900
New Lower Price!
Renovated village home with perfect for ski families on almost 2 acres, 5+ BR, 4 BA, separate studio plus barn, huge deck
$195,000
Hobby Farm!
Pastoral setting on over 15 acres offers a 4 BR raised ranch, fenced pasture and barn IRU FULWWHUV RI FKRLFH ÂżUHSODFH SRUFKHV
MLS#B454193
11 Creekside Village, Ellicottville $249,900
19 Four Wheel Drive, Ellicottville $669,900
Steps to slopes is this bumped out 3 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath end unit w/ fp, deck. Mostly furnished for your buying convenience. Leave your equipment in the mud/ski room.
Hit the slopes from this spacious 4+ bedroom, 4 bath chalet w/ decks & views. Large master suite. Open kitchen/dining. Inside & out ski storage.
END UNIT!
MLS#B469577
7060 Route 242
5021 Hungry Hollow, Great Valley $168,900
MLS#B452520
MLS#B469786
6178 Route 242
MLS#B467575
MLS#B464184
$105,000
Affordable Slope Side
Where else can you get slope access with amenities like pool, spa, parking, restaurant?
$89,900
Larger Than It Looks
Wait till you see this 3 BR /2 BA charming home on almost 7 acres, panoramic views, just minutes from town
SKI IN/OUT!
MLS#B454613
First Street Extension, Little Valley $149,900
9661 West Bucktooth Run, Napoli $99,500
Build your next home on this 82+ mostly wooded acres bordering the Pat McGee Trail. Municipal electric at the road. Panoramic views. Timber value.
Country views surround this spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch on 12+ acres. MasWHU VXLWH ¿UVW ÀRRU ODXQGU\ IXOO EDVHPHQW attached garage with workshop.
82 ACRES!
12+ ACRES!