December 21-27, 2018
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Merry Christmas Break Time For Fun By Kellen Quigley
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, especially for the kids (and hopefully some adults) who have the rest of 2018 off from school or work. In between times of family and community celebration, there’s plenty of opportunities for seemingly endless fun over this holiday break. See Christmas Break, page 2
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UPCOMING EVENTS DECEMBER 21
Horse Drawn Wagon Rides at Villaggio
DECEMBER 31
Holiday Valley Torchlight Parade
DECEMBER 31
New Year’s Eve at HoliMont 7 p.m.
JANUARY 4
Horse Drawn Wagon Rides at Villaggio
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HOLIDAY VALLEY TUBING SET FOR FRIDAY OPENING By Kellen M. Quigley Looking for something that’s fun for everyone and all you have to do is sit down, hang on and experience the exhilaration of pure winter fun? There’s no better way to celebrate the first day of winter and the start of the school recess than by spending the afternoon at Holiday Valley Tubing Co. on its opening day this Friday, weather permitting. This tubing park is located on Route 242, just a five-minute drive from downtown Ellicottville. See HV Tubing, page 11
THE BIRDWALK REOPENS THURSDAY, OFFERING SAME FINE DINING AND UNIQUE ATMOSPHERE By Deb Everts
After nearly half a century of serving the public fine food – and after a year’s hiatus – local eatery The Birdwalk restaurant has opened its doors again. The popular dining establishment reopened for the dinner crowd on Dec. 20. The interior hasn’t changed much and still has the same unique rustic atmosphere with antiques on display. Patrons will see pretty much the same familiar faces who have given them top-notch service and great food for over 48 years.
Photo by Kellen M. Quigley The Birdwalk restaurant located on the eastern outskirts of Ellicottville, along Route 242, is reopening Dec. 20. The popular place has offered fine dining to the community for nearly 50 years and is bringing back their delicious pizzas and made-to-order fresh entrées.
See Birdwalk, page 3
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