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VOLUME 6 ISSUE 52 The Offiicial Newspaper of the Village of Ellicottville, the Town of Ellicottville, Ellicottville Central Schools and the Towns of Great Valley, NY and Mansfield, NY
New Year’s Eve at Holiday Valley
Holiday Valley would like extend their gratitude to all guests, employees and all of those who helped make 2017 such a fun an exciting year at the resort. Everyone’s invited to join the fun and ring in the New Year with a night full of skiing, friends and festivities. The celebration kicks off at 9 p.m. on the Holiday Valley Lodge main floor with a family friendly holiday event, with DJ John Barry. Cindy’s Lift and the slopes it serves are open until 11 p.m. Anyone who’s an intermediate skier or better is invited to participate in the torchlight parade (hint: wear an old jacket and gloves if you have them, and kids please bring a parent). Meet at the bottom of Cindy’s at 11 p.m. Spectators can watch from the deck of the lodge for a great view of Cindy’s Run and the Groomer Parade at 11:15, the torchlight parade at 11:30, with fireworks to follow at 11:45 p.m. Stick around and enjoy the atmosphere as the party continues until 1 a.m. Canadians, with the first week of January being a school break, join Holiday Valley in celebrating Canadian Friendship week. From Tuesday, Jan. 2 to Monday, Jan. 8, all lift tickets and rental equipment are at par when paying with Canadian cash or cheque.
LIVE Music Thurs • Joseph & Johnson • 8pm Fri • No Name Trio with Lisa • 9pm Sat • Joe Quick • 9pm Sun • West • 9pm Mon • 2 Guys Drinkin’ Beer • 8pm Tues • The Hick Ups • 7pm Wed • Wagner & Winston • 8pm
20 Washington St • 699-2530
Fri • Only Humen • 7pm Sat • Cats on Holiday • 6pm Sun • New Year’s Eve Party • 8pm Darkwater Duo 20 Monroe St • 699-4162
NOTHING ELSE COMES CLOSE
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See New Year’s Eve at HV page 6
January is Learn a Snowsport Month
By Alicia Dziak
If you feel like you’ve been missing out on winter fun because you never got around to learning how to ski or snowboard, join others across the country for National Learn a Snowsport month, happening all month long in January. You’re never too old to learn something new, and this is your chance to get out there with other like-minded individuals and embrace the snow! Holiday Valley offers a variety of group or private lessons for all
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GREAT EVENTS COMING IN 2018
First Day Hike at ASP
It’s been a busy year in Ellicottville! As Ellicottville continues to establish itself as the place to be year-round, big things are happening in this small town! Business News Guests of Holiday Valley will reap the benefits of more efficient and increased snowmaking, allowing for added time and enjoyment on the slopes this season. This year’s $3.3 million brings the total investment for this independent resort to more than $126 million in the past 24 years.
TWO SHOWS
JANUARY 20 7 PM AND 10 PM
RANDY HOUSER FEBRUARY 10 7 PM
1-800-745-3000
U.S. AIR FORCE NATIONAL SNOCROSS FEBRUARY 16 AND 17
See the world’s premier Snocross racers – get tickets today! For more details go to snocross.com
See Snowsport Month page 3
Start your new year off right! Join us at Allegany State Park on Jan. 1, 2018
See ASP page 6
A Look Back on 2017 Town Board in Ellicottville Wraps Up The Year
By Alicia Dziak
LARRY THE CABLE GUY
Other projects include the replacement of the Cindy’s Warming Hut and the Mistletoe Lean To, construction of two new connector trails, renovations at the Inn at Holiday Valley, new uniforms for the Mountain Operations department, a new Resort Shuttle Van, new golf carts and new fountains in the golf course ponds. In May, Katy’s Cafe moved down the street from its former location near the Ellicottville Inn to the old Coffee Culture Building at 10 Washington Street. Katy’s still features
funky coffee drinks and unique, delicious breakfast sandwiches and wraps, and now guests can hang out at the famous outdoor fire pit while enjoying any or all of the above. In June, visitors got another fun lodging option when EVL Yurts and Recreation opened at 7756 Route 219, adjacent to the old Riley’s restaurant. Phase 1 of the project included the driveway, parking lot, constructing a small office building with sleeping quarters, and clearing four sites, two of See 2017 Look Back page 6
By Caitlin Croft
During the December 2017 meeting of the Town Board (TB), Brooke Szpaicher was ratified to the Joint Fire Commission. This was the last in the approval process as Szpaicher was ratified by the Village Board during their December meeting. The meeting opened with a Public Hearing on Local Law #2 of 2017 – “Code of Ethics.” There was no one from the public to speak so the hearing was left open for most of the meeting. Next, the TB made a motion to approve the minutes from the November 2017 meeting; there was a second and they were approved.
See Town Board page 6
THE SPORTSMAN SHOW IS BACK! FEBRUARY 24 AND 25 The area’s largest sportsman event with over 40 booths and 350 tables featuring the latest in trapping, archery, sporting & fishing equipment and antique firearms. Seneca Allegany Events Center Admission just $8 For more details go to SenecaAlleganyCasino.com
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