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After three years, Ellicottville Ski Tree already a beloved holiday tradition By Ginna Hensel

Black Friday deals, snow on the ground, decorations and returning college students are general signs the Holiday Season is starting. However, in the eclectic and traditional town and village of Ellicottville, more personal holiday traditions are carried on, too. A newer tradition has been around the past several years but is already a sight many look forward to each November: the ski tree next to the Ellicottville Historical Society Museum on Washington Street. Ellicottville has had a tree in the past, but now with the new ski tree comes a new twist with the tradition. Several years ago, The Nelson Law Firm dreamt a dream to create something brand new for Ellicottville. While it has seen a couple of different locations, the message remains the same: to bring the community together to make them proud of their home. The idea came when John Nelson and a friend were out west and saw a ski tree. Magniﬁcently standing above the other trees gleaming with repurposed skis living their new life. Since the previous tree in Ellicottville was nowhere as extravagant as the ski tree out west, Nelson and friends decided to bring a ski tree to Ellicottville. Thus, the decision

to have a ski tree was born. A community initiative began asking locals to donate their old skis to the tree. Having the community’s own skis on the tree brought a whole new meaning to the tree. When the tree was completed locals could look on the tree and see their memories. Skis on the tree held signiﬁcant memories reminding community members of loved ones, childhood memories and good times. While Ellicottville’s ﬁrst ski tree went up only in November of 2017, the tree is already expected to stand the test of time, creating a legacy. “The intention was never to make the tree permanent,” said Nelson, the mastermind behind the project. “We did not expect as much community response as we received.” The tree almost was removed in the spring of 2018 when the Ellicottville Village Board passed a resolution to have the tree removed. However, due to the outstanding community support, the tree remained. Nelson and his wife organized several events to help continue to fund the tree. The “Save the Ski Tree” fundraiser deputed in 2018, raising enough funds to help maintain the tree including moving the tree from one side of Washington Street, near where the old M&T bank is, to the other side of the street near the Nelson Law Firm is.

Photo by Ginna Hensel The Ellicottville Ski Tree between the Ellicottville Historical Society Museum and Nelson Law Firm on Washington Street may only be three years old, but it’s as much a part of the holidays as snow and hot cocoa in the village full of traditions.

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Feel the holiday spirit at ‘Christmas in Ellicottville’

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By Deb Everts

Start off the holiday season with the annual “Christmas in Ellicottville” celebration held this year from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1. Be transported to a scene from an old Victorian Christmas and enjoy oldfashioned fun activities scheduled for the whole family. Presented by the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Wingate by Wyndham and SYSCO, the free weekend event is packed full of holiday activities from noon on Friday until the last horse-drawn carriage ride on Sunday. “Christmas is a time we all look forward to,” said Barb Pump, project development manager for the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce. “We get to spend time with

See Christmas in Ellicottville, page 8

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was McCarthy who said, “I love doing Irish Christmas, which is a night of Irish magic. I don’t know how the magic gets there, but it just does. That’s the beauty of it.” For 14 years, the Irish Christmas fundraiser has become an event to remember, and one that locals and weekenders alike won’t miss. McCarthy’s wagon will be parked outside of EBC starting around 8 a.m., where new toys and unwrapped gifts are collected for Santa’s Workshop and the Sheriff’s

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Ellicottville Town Planning Board welcomes new member By Ginna Hensel

ERA Team VP spreads holiday cheer with Toys for Tots Drive

The Ellicottville Town Planning Board welcomed a new member, Timothy Zerfas, to the board Monday during the regularly scheduled meeting to discuss a several points of business. On the agenda was a resolution passed to allow an Ellicottville Distillery ground sign over near the Ellicottville Distillery. The reason the sign appeared on the agenda was because of its size, as anything greater than 32 square feet and less than 96 square feet is subject to board approval. The sign must be on the property, only have three colors and be located 100 feet from the right of way. The sign met all the requirements and passed. The Board also passed a resolution setting the 2020 meeting schedule dates. The only date that is not determined yet is during the week of Memorial Day. If a meeting is

needed, the board will schedule one during that month. Finally, the board discussed the zoning amendment for solar regulations. The board went through the zoning amendment page by page discussing any regulations that needed rewording or amendments. Changes determined by the board included adding the following: battery storage systems are only allowed as accessories to structures, limitations in sewer and water districts, establishing a buffer zone of 500 feet between houses, minimum height for Tier 2, minimum distance between conservation as 100 feet and a requirement for visual impact. After the recommended changes are made, the zoning amendments will be sent to the Town Board for review. The next regularly scheduled Town Planning Board meeting is set for Monday, Dec 23.

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Christmas in Ellicottville 2019 Schedule of Activities Friday Nov 29th, Saturday Nov 30th, Sunday Dec 1st

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Fire Truck Rides with Santa - Jefferson Street/ Washington Street: Pastor Dan Horse & Wagon Rides - Katy’s Café - Washington St. Interactive Children’s Activities - Wingate by Wyndham Meet Santa - Wingate by Wyndham: Chuck Cookie decorating at Cupcaked - Monroe Street Meet A Real Reindeer - Post Office Lawn; Washington Street/Village Tree Lighting The Ellicottville Sound Chorus - Downtown & Tree Lighting Community Christmas Tree Lighting w/ Santa & Hot Cocoa - Post Office Lawn; Washington Street Stores Open - Hours Vary by Store 12 Days of Christmas Scavenger Hunt: Participating Locations

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Free Hot Chocolate and Cookies- Tim & Bonnie’s: 8 Bristol Lane Make your own Christmas Slime w/SK8EVL - Tim & Bonnie’s: 8 Bristol Lane Fire Truck Rides with Santa - Jefferson Street: Pastor Dan Horse and Wagon Rides - Katy’s Café- Washington Street Cookie decorating at Cupcaked - Monroe Street Photo with “Buddy the Elf” and Christmas Crafts - ERA Team VP Interactive Children’s Activities - Wingate by Wyndham The Ellicottville Sound Chorus throughout the Village Meet Santa - Wingate by Wyndham: Chuck Meet a Real Reindeer - Post Office Lawn; Washington Street Stores Open - Hours Vary by Store 12 Days of Christmas Scavenger Hunt: Participating Locations

Sunday December 1st 10:00 - 11:00

Free Pancake Breakfast with Santa - Villaggio - Monroe Street: Chuck

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IRISH CHRISTMAS Continued from front page

Santa Program, which provides gifts to make Christmas a little special for less fortunate families in our community. Again this year a number of restaurants will serve a special Irish dish at a reasonable price, or you can order from the great EBC menu. Organizers understand that there will be a “Secret Weapon” from the Brewery this year and can’t wait. The highlight, of course, is the Pie Auction and the intention is to continue the way Bob wanted it. Again, Ed Frederickson has

volunteered to create pie boxes and special furniture like Bob did and, believe it or not, a number of Bob’s creations will be donated to be auctioned off as well. The organizers have been overwhelmed this year with donations for the auction so there are some great surprises in store for all tastes. If you would like to donate to the auction with a special dessert, please contact Katy Arena at (716) 801-2740 and you can drop it off at Katy’s by 2 p.m. on Nov. 29. Please make sure you

provide your name and the dessert name so you can be acknowledged at the event. If you have any other questions regarding this event, call Greg at (716) 474-7832. The spirit of the season is unmatched in Ellicottville, and Bob McCarthy’s Irish Christmas is a perfect opportunity to share it with friends. Remember to mark your calendar, Friday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. at EBC to share the spirit with friends to help give back to families in the community.

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TIPS ON EATING HEALTHY DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON

By Kim Duke Thanksgiving is knocking at our door and ready to let the entire festive season in behind it. This can be a real challenging time of year for

your waistline and ﬁtness routines. You may wonder, “Is it possible to celebrate the season without packing on extra pounds?” The answer is yes! Being health-conscious doesn’t necessarily mean that you can’t enjoy the holiday season and have a little bit of what you fancy. It simply means that you should continue to be vigilant and be prepared for the festivities. There are many ways in which you can help to strike a balance between maintaining a healthy diet and joining in with the fun

and festivities. For instance, start your day off with exercise. Exercising in the morning can help ensure better behavior all day long, according to a study published in the journal Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. Using brain scans, researchers found that when women worked out in the morning, they not only moved more the rest of the day, but they also responded less to pictures of tempting food compared with the days they didn’t do a morning workout. The upshot: fewer cravings for

high-fat fare. Also, avoid banking calories. Cutting back all day so you can indulge at an event that night only sets you up for a pig-out. Why? You’re freaking starving! “It’s easy to get out of control when you’re faced with high-calorie choices,” says Tanya Zuckerbrot, RD, author of “The Miracle Carb Diet.” Be sure to eat healthy throughout the day aiming for lots of fruits and veggies, whole grains and lean protein. Choose your alcoholic beverages carefully. trust me when I tell you this is

a struggle, but it can be the difference between a handful of calories and a few hundred calories, which adds up signiﬁcantly when multiplied by half a dozen cocktails (or a dozen?) throughout the evening. I have found if you alternate a glass of water and a drink you can save your self a lot of extra calories. It’s really tempting to throw on baggy sweaters and loose pants this time of year, but wearing form-ﬁtting clothes can actually make you pay more attention to what you eat and whether your

ECS holding capital project information session Dec. 5

By Kellen M. Quigley

On Tuesday, Dec. 10, residents of the Ellicottville Central School District will have an opportunity to vote on an $8.4 million capital project that is being proposed to implement various health, safety, accessibility and code compliance measures at district buildings and facilities. Before the vote, the district is holding a public information meeting on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria so voters can ask questions and learn more about the project. “We haven’t had a lot of feedback at this point, but the feedback I have had has been positive,” said District Superintendent Bob Miller. “It’s work that we have to do to maintain the facilities. Necessary work.” This proposed project consists of prioritized improvements and upgrades that were identified during the recent facilities assessment required by the State Education Department every five years. “Just as one’s home ages and needs upkeep and repairs to keep it in good shape, so too do our schools,” Miller said. “Our district is committed to providing a safe learning environment and wellmaintained facilities for students and public use.” Prioritized renovation and reconstruction work is needed at the main building and at the bus garage. In the main building, proposed work ranges from health and safety improvements for the fire alarm system and main entrance upgrades; asset preservation and building integrity such as high school kitchen and cafeteria renovations stair replacement at the main entrance; and site improvements for the parking lot including new lighting and drainage. At the bus garage, work including roof replacement, an

emergency generator installation and parking lot improvements are needed. Although routine facility maintenance and repair work is typically funded within the annual district budget with local taxpayers bearing the full cost, the large renovations, reconstruction, and replacement of items in a project like this would have a major impact on the tax rate if included in the budget, Miller explained. “We want to have a school that provides a great opportunity for students, and if we don’t do these kinds of things then the building further deteriorates,” he said. “You run into things where it becomes more expensive to repair things and then you start worrying about safety. The potholes only get bigger. Leaks only get bigger.” In 2015, the district’s architectural consultant performed a Building Condition Survey (BCS) that examined the district’s facilities and identified problem areas requiring repair or replacement. A district subcommittee studied the BCS items and developed a prioritized list of recommended repairs and upgrades. “The District is addressing those issues now, rather than delaying and facing future higher costs and further deterioration,” Miller said. If the vote passes in December, Miller said planning with architects and contractors would begin in early 2020. “We’ll have more in-depth meetings with the architects and people who are designing things and the construction management firm and they start to pull everything together. That’s when you really start getting into more specifics,” he said. State Education Department’s approval for the project would be received by late 2020 with the work going out to bid in 2021. The bulk of work is expected to start in that summer and it is anticipated

the project would be completed in fall 2022, Miller said. The total cost of the project is $8.4 million, about 53 percent of which will be covered by state aid. The remaining 47 percent will be the local share financed through retiring debt service and the local tax levy. On average, district homeowners can expect an estimated annual tax increase of about $17.76 per $100,000 full/ equalized home value. “The State Legislature has given all districts in the state an opportunity to use tax dollars to enhance their communities through school building improvements and renovations,” Miller said. “This is an opportunity to keep some of those tax dollars in our own community, working to improve the educational setting for our children and the public.” If the vote does not pass, the critical safety improvements and building renovations that were identified by the BCS would still be necessary and have to be addressed, but without the benefit of state aid. “The required work may instead have to be funded within the annual district budget, with local taxpayers bearing the full cost,” Miller said. On Dec. 5, Miller said they’re hoping for a good turnout so people can learn as much as possible about the proposed project and make an informed decision when it’s time to vote Dec. 10. “We have a great school system that does an outstanding job of educating students, and we need to do our part to ensure the facilities remain safe, that the remain function and that they are well cared for,” he said. “We need to make sure we’re addressing all those things to maintain a topnotch facility for kids.” For more information on the proposed project, visit www. ellicottvillecentral.com.

body changes from week to week. If the pants you put on last week feel a little tight this week, don’t throw them in the back of your closet! Wear them anyway, and just pay more attention to your other healthy habits. And lastly, be awesome the next day! Don’t let one night ruin your next day. Just because the holidays are a time to celebrate doesn’t mean every day needs to be a celebration. Set aside one or two nights a week to really enjoy yourself, but stick to your usual routine the rest of the time.

Open Mon-Sat 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Tues/Wed until 8 p.m. Closed Sundays ellicottvillelibrary.org • (716) 699-2842 Tech Tuesdays — Every Tuesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. someone will be at the library to help answer your computer and technology questions. No need to book an appointment, just drop in. This is an open house format beginning at 5:30 in the library’s Community Room. All ages welcome. Snacks provided at 5 by the Cattaraugus County EFNEP Program. Monthly featured workshops are the ﬁrst Tuesday of the month. Dec. 3 is Introduction to Publisher. Tuesdays, 11 a.m., Storytime — This is a new date and time. Come join us for a book or two followed by a craft. Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m., Adult Coloring — Join Cathy Lacy for a relaxing, stress-free, creative break in your day. Free program, all supplies provided. Bring out your inner child. Dec. 2, 6-8 p.m., Knitting (& Crochet) Club — All abilities welcome, just bring

some yarn and your needles. Dec. 4, 1:30 p.m., Book Club — Meets the ﬁrst Wednesday of the month. This month’s book is “The House Without a Christmas Tree” by Gail Rock. Contact Joyce Evans at 474-7679 for more information. New members are always welcome to join this relaxed and informal group. Dec. 11, 6-7 p.m., Winter Wonderland Crafts — Come join us for some winter crafts. We will make sock snowmen, snowﬂakes and more! This class is free and for ages 5 and up. Please contact the library to register. Dec. 14, 10 a.m., Wondrous Women’s Writers & Illustrators Group — Saturdays (bi-weekly) in the Community Room. The topic will be “Power of Poems and Seasonal Cards.” Contact Katie Benatovich at 341-1483 with questions.

‘The Starless Sea’ by Erin Morgenstern

Zachary Ezra Rawlins is a graduate student in Vermont when he discovers a mysterious book hidden in the stacks. As he turns the pages, entranced by tales of lovelorn prisoners, key collectors, and nameless acolytes, he reads something strange: a story from his own childhood. Bewildered by this inexplicable book and desperate to make sense of how his own life came to be recorded, Zachary uncovers a series of clues. What Zachary ﬁnds is a place of lost cities and seas, lovers who pass notes under doors and across time, and of stories whispered by the dead. A series of unusual events leads Rawlins to a secret repository of books and fairy tales, a place that contains worlds within time and somewhere a starless sea. Ultimately the book compels him to embark on a dangerous journey through time and place, lost loves, and lives lived again and again. This book is currently available in book format only at the Ellicottville Memorial Library, or you can download a free eBook or eAudiobook version to your own device using your library card!

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Nov. 29 & 30 Holiday Open House at the Ellicottville Salt Cave, Washington Street. Celebrate the store’s 5th anniversary with holiday shopping, in-store specials, snacks and $5 off your total purchase. Call 699-2068. 5-8 p.m. Nov. 29 Holiday Valley anticipated Opening Day Nov. 30 Madigan’s 38th Anniversary Party Everyone is invited!! We will be having free food, live music and much more! Thank you to our awesome Employees and loyal customers for all the support over the last 38 years cheers to many more!! 6pm Nov. 29 - Dec. 1 Christmas in Ellicottville Nov. 30 Very Merry Springville Downtown Springville. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A Calendar of Events for Ellicottville and Surrounding Communities Nov. 30 Thanksgiving Weekend Antique Auction at Springville Volunteer Fire Department Banquet Hall, West Main Street. Now accepting quality consignments. Questions, call (716) 432-2377. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 3 Giving Tuesday at Ava Grace 10% of our proﬁt on this Giving Tuesday will be donated to the Bob McCarthy‘s Irish Christmas. 11am. 24 Washington St. Dec. 4 Wreath Making & Boxwood Trees at Nannen Arboretum, 28 Parkside Drive, Ellicottville. Join Nannen Arboretum Society members for a wreath making or boxwood tree class. Call 945-3845. 6 p.m. Dec. 6-8 Christmas in Gowanda Dec. 6 Bob McCarthy’s Irish Christmas at Ellicottville Brewing Company in

the village. Enjoy a variety of Irish dishes, auction items and donate gifts to the McCarthy wagon for Santa’s Workshop. Presented by Ellicottville Rotary. 6 p.m. Dec. 7 Free Christmas Kickoff at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 431 Waverly Street, Springville. Free snacks, games, music, crafts and all children get to choose their ﬁrst gift of the season! Free. Call (309) 4335807. 2-4 p.m. Dec. 7 Concord Country Christmas Downtown Springville. Dec. 7 Ellicottville Christmas Stroll Downtown Ellicottville. 4:30-7 p.m. Dec. 9 CCE Open House at Cornell Cooperative Extension, 28 Parkside Drive, Ellicottville. Learn about CCE. Refreshments and door prizes. RSVP by Dec. 2. Call 6992377.

6-8 p.m. Dec. 10 Hogs, Hops and Honey workshop at Cornell Cooperative Extension, Ellicottville. Discussions on trying a new farming enterprise with overview of agricultural production options in the region. 6-8 p.m. Dec. 12 Paint Nite: Winterberry Wreath at Public House of Ellicottville, 24 Monroe St. 7 p.m. Dec. 14 Breakfast with Santa at Great Valley Firemen’s Clubhouse. Free. 9-11 a.m. Dec. 14 Bake Sale at St. Al’s Parish Hall, 190 Franklin St., Springville. Sponsored by St. Al’s Altar Society. The St. Al’s Crafters will also be there with homemade gifts. Questions, contact Jean Kessler at (716) 592-7066. Noon to 4 p.m.

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Steve E. McCord, director of Cattaraugus County Veterans Services, will be available to discuss Veterans Affairs beneﬁt laws, healthcare system or other concerns or questions veterans and their families may have. He will be available in: Randolph, American Legion Post from 10 a.m. to noon, Dec. 11. Franklinville, Town Clerk’s Ofﬁce from 1:30 to 4 p.m., Dec. 17. He will also be available at the Little

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ECS students share their Turkey Day traditions

By Megan Hartsell Student Reporter

At Ellicottville Central School, Thanksgiving has always been a well-celebrated holiday, with elementary students decorating the messiest, most beautiful hand turkeys and cornucopias to bring home to their families, everyone mowing down on delicious turkey dinner for lunch by our talented cafeteria staff and, of course, getting into the Christmas spirit a little bit too early. The students kicked off the start of another relaxing Thanksgiving break on Tuesday with a halfday, serving the purpose of parent-teacher conferences, and continued through the rest of the holiday week, with students returning for school on Monday, Dec. 2. With glazed eyes and watering mouths, several students spent the beginning of the school week reminded just how wonderful Thanksgiving truly is. Aside from all the “giving thanks” and sharing with others, students have been found to be most excited about their own family traditions! Seniors, who are without a doubt most excited and ready for a break, offered their favorite traditions and memories, which carry them through the first part of the school year. Brooke Eddy’s family spends her holiday relaxing with her parents and brother. “We always go to Niagara Falls, Canada, and spend a few nights,” she said. “We go to look at the Christmas lights while we’re there and walk around the falls and eat

Photo submitted Ellicottville student Abby Donoghue travels to Philadephia each Thanksgiving week for an Irish dancing competition, one of several traditions students recently shared for the holiday.

a nice steak dinner.” For Brooke, it is never too early to start celebrating Christmas, and Thanksgiving is certainly the greatest kick-off to one of her favorite seasons. Abby Donoghue, who is an Irish Dancer with Rince Na Tiarna in Buffalo, travels to Philadelphia, Pa., each year for the MidAtlantic Region Oireachtas competition. “It’s the qualifying competition for the World Championships and Nationals,” she explained. “I go every year for Thanksgiving break, and I have to qualify to get there either by being in Championships (or the highest level) or by winning smaller

competitions.” In years past, Abby had unfortunately fractured her hip whilst dancing on stage. However, she is very confident about this year’s competition. Nathaniel Ploetz, along with many other students who are Thanksgiving fanatics, look forward to the best part of Thanksgiving: eating some turkey! While turkey is the most common Thanksgiving food, a classroom poll revealed that turkey is not actually the favorite food of students. Rather, teens look forward to pumpkin and pecan pies, stuffing, green bean casserole and cranberry sauce. Sammi Van Wicklin enjoys “having my family and cousins to my house and playing the board game Risk every year.” Sammi’s large extended family makes Thanksgiving all the more exciting each and every year, which is true for many families. As for myself, I spend Thanksgiving the best way possible: with all of my extended family, many of whom are more like siblings than cousins. Everyone agrees family is certainly what we are most thankful for. Surrounded by our favorite people and the most delicious food, who wouldn’t be happy? Now that the collectively second favorite holiday has passed, students have begun the countdown until the greatest break of the school year! Spread the word, there’s less than a month until Christmas!

Frank earns Big 30 F/E Titans have 8 Player of the Year all-stars for Class for F/E; Titans D football league earn 4 All-Stars

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The Franklinville/ Ellicottville football team earned four Big 30 Football All-Stars, and their quarterback walked away with the top prize for a football player in the Olean Times Herald’s coverage area. Junior Logan Frank won the Gary Sage Memorial Big 30 Player of the Year on Sunday during the Times Herald’s annual Big 30 Football Testimonial Dinner. A Franklinville student, Frank is the ﬁrst player from his school to win the award since the Big 30 Player of the Year was introduced in 1960. Frank ran for 907 yards and 15 touchdowns this season and had 474 passing yards (27-for-44) for 11 touchdowns.

Joining him as Big 30 All-Stars were offensive linemen Zack Wolfer and Jordan Peplinski and defensive end Niklas Logel, teammates on an F/E squad that went undefeated in the regular season and made the sectional championship. The Titans also earned the Big 30 Large School poll winner award, as the top team in the Times Herald’s final ranking of the season. Wolfer had 5.5 sacks this season and 12 tackles for loss and he and Peplinski helped lead an offensive line that F/E ran for 278.4 yards per game behind. Logel had five sacks and 10.5 tackles per loss, while also being one of the team’s top pass-catchers at tight end with 170 yards and five touchdowns.

The Franklinville/ Ellicottville Titans football team had eight players on the Section 6 Class D All-League First Team, including Co-Offensive Player of the Year Logan Frank and Co-Defensive Player of the Year Niklas Logel. Making the first-team offense for F/E are Frank (QB), Jordan Grinols (RB), Jordan Peplinski (OL), Gabriel Huari and Logel (TE). On defense, F/E had Zack Wolfer (DL), Wyatt Chudy (LB) and Clayton Rowland (LB) on the first team. Frank had 26 total touchdowns (15 rushing, 11 passing) on more than 1,400 total yards. Logel made 27 solo tackles, including 11 or loss, with five sacks and two fumble recoveries. F/E’s Harrison Newark (OL), Matt Peters (OL), Caleb Ploetz (DL) and Nolan Palmatier (DB) made the second team. Bryce Butler and Devin Neamon both earned honorable mentions. Other award winners included Clymer/Sherman/ Panama’s Cameron

Logan Frank

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Barmore and Gerrit Hinsdale. Barmore won league POY after posting 37 catches for 740 yards and 10 touchdowns and 72 tackles (44 solo), 11 sacks and seven forced fumbles on defense. His quarterback, Hinsdale, was co-offensive player of the year with Frank. Randolph’s Josh Brown, a defensive end/linebacker was named Co-Defensive Player of the Year with F/E’s Logel.

ECS SPORTS SCHEDULE MONDAY 12/2 Bowling: at Salamanca, 3:30 p.m. V Girls Basketball: Clymer, 7:30 p.m. TUESDAY 12/3 Mod Girls Basketball: at Olean, 5 p.m. JV & V Boys Basketball: at Silver Creek, 6 & 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY 12/4 Mod Girls Basketball: at Franklinville, 4:30 p.m. THURSDAY 12/5 V Girls Basketball: vs. Pioneer, at ACE Tournament, Portville, 6 p.m. FRIDAY 12/6 Mod Girls Basketball: AlleganyLimestone, 5 p.m. JV & V Girls Basketball: at Gowanda, 6 & 7:30 p.m.

Youth of the Week

Samantha Van Wicklin

This week’s featured Youth Citizenship Award Recipient is Samantha Van Wicklin, announced Dr. Anthony Evans, executive director of the Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau. Samantha is the daughter of Melanie and Robert Van Wicklin and is a senior at Ellicottville Central School. Samantha has done numerous hours of community service through various programs. She has been a member of the Girl Scouts for four years and has brought food and other goods to shelters in Buffalo. Samantha has raised over $175,000 over eight years for the Ride for Roswell and has also been the team captain at the Ride for Roswell, for four years. She has volunteered with the Parent Teacher Organization for four years and has participated in various senior class fundraisers for four years. Not only has Samantha been involved in the community, but she has participated in several school activities as well. She has been a member of the French Club for four years; World Language Club for four years, as the treasurer; Student Council for seven years; and a

member of Ellicottville Students Preserving the Reading in America for four years, as the secretary and vice president. Samantha has been a peer tutor for seven years and has been New York statecertiﬁed for four years. She has been a member of the Yearbook Committee for a year; Drama Club for three years; Jazz Band for two years; quiz bowl for a year; and National Honor Society for two years. Additionally, Samantha has played softball for nine years; volleyball for six years; and bowling for two years. Having excelled academically, Samantha has been in the top ﬁve of her class since her sophomore year. She has been on High Honor Roll every quarter of high school; earned the Scholar Athlete Award in all three sports; as well as earning the Excellence in College Algebra and Pre-Calculus Award; and the Most Improved in SUPA Physics Award. In addition, Samantha has earned the 2016 Association of Fundraising Professionals Outstanding Youth Philanthropist Award. Her future plans are to major in International Business in college and is described as a young person that has given much to her school and community. If you know an outstanding member of your community who is graduating in 2020, you can nominate them for a Cattaraugus County Youth Citizenship Award. For more information, contact Alison Crosson, Youth Bureau program coordinator, at 938-2617.

Ellicottville school board discusses Section VI sports

By Ginna Hensel

The Ellicottville Central School Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting Nov. 19 with the meeting beginning with a special presentation from Timm Slade, Executive Director of Section VI. Slade attended the board meeting to clarify any questions Ellicottville board members had about Section VI sports. Slade was described as “the interpreter of the rules and guidelines set by New York state public athletic association.” Slade updated the board on Class C speciﬁcations, transferring rules, health and safety waivers and policies regarding referees

Slade went into more depth on transfer/tuition students. He clarified the rules on transferring. Rules were set in place to avoid students from either “hopping from school to school to play with a winning team” and “to avoid students from playing more than four seasons of a certain varsity sport in high school.” This rule applies to students even if they went to a school in another state. The overall goal is to ensure no one specific high school team is given an advantage. The board and Slade also discussed the upcoming numbers for Ellicottville sports teams and how that will affect class classifications for next year. While no actual classifications have been

determined yet, the teams will likely remain in the same classiﬁcations for the following 2020-21 academic school year. In his report, Superintendent Bob Miller updated the board on the capital project. The banners have been made and placed throughout the school. There will be a Public Information Meeting held on Thursday, Dec. 5 in the high school cafeteria at 7 p.m. There will be a public vote held on Tuesday, Dec. 10 regarding the capital improvements from 1 pm to 8 pm. IN OTHER BUSINESS, the board passed a resolution approving the Ellicottville Central School District

Reserve Plan. In addition, several resolutions under new business were passed including approval of the 2019-20 Tax Collector’s Report, transfer of fund. In addition, several resolutions under new business were passed including approval of the 2019-2020 Tax Collector’s Report, transfer of funds and lead evaluator Re-Certiﬁcation for teacher evaluations as Robert Miller, Erich Ploetz, and Maren Bush. A resolution was also passed approving Rebecca Orbitz from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford in the Psychology/Counseling Psychology to complete an unpaid internship of 13.5 hours under Joe Prior from January 2020 to March 2020.

In personnel, a resolution was passed approving Katie Moore as advisor of homework club as well as Danielle Norton, Diana Olson, Caitlin Keller and Leah Farnum as substitute advisors. The letter of resignation from Latisha Nemon, substitute cleaner, was accepted and LaDonna Freundschuh was approved as the Assistant Director/Choreographer for drama club in the 2019-20 academic school year. The board continued a second reading on three different policies and then entered into executive session followed by adjournment. The next Board of Education Meeting will be held Tuesday, Dec. 10.

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Submitted Photo All 60 trails and 13 lifts were open at Holiday Valley over the weekend after a 15-inch snowfall left perfect conditions on the slopes for skiers and snowboarders.

our families and savor each memory we create. ‘Christmas in Ellicottville’ allows us to help create those memories that our families will be able to cherish for years to come, and that is why we love this event. All the smiles of the children when they see Santa, or the excitement when they get to create an ornament to take home with them, is what the feeling of Christmas should be.” Started in 2006, the event is all about kids and those who are kids at heart. It kicks off Friday at noon when kids can board a fire truck from the Ellicottville Volunteer Fire Department on the corner of Washington and Jefferson streets to ride around town with Santa or Mrs. Claus. The rides continue until 2 p.m. and take place again on Saturday, 1-3 p.m. On Friday at 5:30 p.m., Santa, his reindeer and carolers will stroll through the village to the famous ski tree on the post office lawn on Washington Street. People will gather ‘round the tree and sing along with the Ellicottville Sound Chorus while sipping hot cocoa, compliments of Holiday Valley. At 6:30 p.m., Santa will magically flip the switch and turn on the lights of the Village Christmas Tree. People can meet Santa’s reindeer on the post office lawn at various times all weekend. Kids can visit the Jolly Old Elf and give him their Christmas wish list all three days at the lobby of the Wingate by Wyndham where there will also be interactive children’s activities. If they haven’t had enough cookies there, they can walk over to Cupcaked on Monroe Street for some cookie decorating. Owner Annie Coe said her business has hosted the cookie decorating activity every year since 2017 when she opened. She said the Chamber event is their favorite event of the year. “I think this event is great for the community because it really allows for us business owners to give back,” she said. “I opened the bakery so I could give back and see joy on my customers’ faces, and this event truly highlights that.” Some new activities

Christmas in Ellicottville 2019 Schedule of Activities Friday, Nov. 29, Saturday, Nov. 30 and Sunday, Dec. 1. Friday, November 29 12:00 - 2:00 Fire Truck Rides with Santa - Jefferson Street/Washington St: Pastor Dan 1:00 - 4:00 Horse and Wagon Rides - Katy’s Café - Washington Street 1:30 - 3:00 Interactive Children’s Activities - Wingate by Wyndham 2:15 - 3:30 Meet Santa - Wingate by Wyndham: Chuck 3:00 - 5:00 Cookie decorating at Cupcaked - Monroe Street 5:00 - 7:00 Meet A Real Reindeer - Post Office Lawn; Washington Street/Village Tree Lighting 5:00 - 7:00 The Ellicottville Sound Chorus - Downtown & Tree Lighting 6:00 - 7:00 Community Christmas Tree Lighting w/ Santa & Hot Cocoa - Post Office Lawn; Washington Street 10:00 - 7:00 Stores Open - Hours Vary by Store 10:00 - 7:00 12 Days of Christmas Scavenger Hunt: Participating Locations Saturday, November 30 10:00 - 11:00 Free Pancake Breakfast with Santa - Finnerty’s Tap Room; across from the Wingate *Donations will be accepted for the Ellicottville Food Pantry Non-perishable items/cash 11:30 - 1:30 Free Hot Chocolate and Cookies- Tim & Bonnie’s: 8 Bristol Lane 11:30 - 1:30 Make your own Christmas Slime w/SK8EVL- Tim & Bonnie’s: 8 Bristol Lane 1:00 - 3:00 Fire Truck Rides with Santa - Jefferson Street: Pastor Dan 1:00 - 4:00 Horse and Wagon Rides - Katy’s Café- Washington Street 1:00 - 3:00 Cookie decorating at Cupcaked - Monroe Street 1:30 - 3:30 Photo with “Buddy the Elf” and Christmas Crafts - ERA Team VP 2:00 - 3:30 Interactive Children’s Activities - Wingate by Wyndham 1:00 - 4:00 The Ellicottville Sound Chorus throughout the Village 3:15 - 4:15 Meet Santa - Wingate by Wyndham: Chuck 3:30 - 5:30 Meet a Real Reindeer - Post Office Lawn; Washington Street 10:00 - 7:00 Stores Open - Hours Vary by Store 10:00 - 7:00 12 Days of Christmas Scavenger Hunt: Participating Locations Sunday, December 1 10:00 - 11:00 Free Pancake Breakfast with Santa - Villaggio - Monroe Street: Chuck *Donations will be accepted for the Ellicottville Food Pantry Non-perishable items/cash 11:30 - 12:30 Kids Holiday movie - Villaggio 11:00 - 1:00 Cookie decorating at Cupcaked - Monroe Street 11:30 - 1:00 Interactive Children’s Activities - Wingate by Wyndham: Chuck 11:30 - 1:30 Free Hot Chocolate & Cookies - Tim & Bonnie’s: 8 Bristol Lane 11:30 - 1:30 Make your own Christmas Slime w/SK8EVL- Tim & Bonnie’s: 8 Bristol Lane 12:00 - 2:00 Horse and Wagon Rides - Katy’s Café -Washington Street 12:00 - 2:00 Meet a Real Reindeer - Post Office Lawn; Washington Street 12:00 - 1:00 Meet Santa - Wingate by Wyndham 10:00 - 7:00 Stores Open - Hours Vary by Store 10:00 - 7:00 12 Days of Christmas Scavenger Hunt: Participating Locations 11:30 - 1:30 Tim & Bonnie’s: 8 Bristol Lane *Bowling with Elves is $5 per/child with shoe rental *Bowling with Elves and create your own Holiday pizza- $15 *Create your own Holiday pizza- $10

will take place at Tim and Bonnie’s Pizza on Bristol Lane from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. During those hours, kids can make their own Christmas slime while enjoying free hot chocolate and cookies. Families will have several activities to choose from including “Bowling with Elves,” “Bowling with Elves and Create Your Own Holiday Pizza” and “Create Your Own Holiday Pizza.” See the schedule at ellicottvilleny.com for pricing. Horse-drawn wagon rides provided by The Crosspatch horse ranch near Little Valley will delight visitors again this year. The wagon rides will leave from Katy’s Café

Barnes, Gordy & Walsh Trio: 12/6 Bluegrass/Folk Winter’s Presents: 11/29 - 12/21

on Washington Street and take visitors around the village 1-4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The wagon rides will be offered again on Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. “We’ve been bringing our team of Percheron horses to the event for ﬁve years now,” said co-owner Dolly Little. “The kids always like the activities, and there is always a good turn out.” Enjoy a free Pancake Breakfast with Santa at Finnerty’s Tap Room on Saturday and Villaggio on Sunday from 10 to 11 a.m., both days. On Saturday only, a kids holiday movie will be shown at Villaggio from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Kids can pose for a photo with “Buddy the Elf” and make Christmas crafts at ERA Team VP from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The “12 Days of Christmas Scavenger Hunt” will take place all

weekend at participating businesses. Each location will have a number from the 12 days of Christmas — for example, ﬁve golden rings. Visitors can go to each business to ﬁnd the number and a treat for the kids. During the event, donations to help the less fortunate will be accepted for the Ellicottville Food Pantry including nonperishable items and cash. Come back to the village on Dec. 7 for “A Christmas Stroll” to celebrate the holiday season with a living nativity, complete with a camel. Created in 1987, the tradition has continued for the past 28 years. The event takes place at the village gazebo where children dressed as angels and shepherds meet to honor Baby Jesus as carolers sing.

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State mayors meet to determine 2020 state budget priorities

As part of the New York Conference of Mayors (NYCOM) annual Legislative Priorities Meeting in downtown Albany, 80 mayors and other local officials gathered to discuss and determine legislative priorities for the upcoming session. The top priorities include urging the Governor and the Legislature to increase municipal aid for the first time in 11 years. Additionally, members of NYCOM focused on critical changes necessary to make the new criminal procedure discovery laws workable and affordable, increases in infrastructure funding, particularly highway aid and tools to address New York’s abandoned property crisis. “Local governments throughout the State do a really good job providing essential services that New Yorkers rely on,” said Robert Kennedy, president of NYCOM and mayor of the village of Freeport, “but we need the Governor and the Legislature to understand that we can’t continue to do this without their help – not just going forward, but also looking back at what was done this past session and what the real impacts of those actions will be.” “The challenges and duties facing local governments are really not that different from those facing the state,” said Peter Baynes, executive director of NYCOM. “We both need to provide efficient and high-quality infrastructure and public safety, and it is essential that we work together to form a proactive and positive partnership. When cities and villages succeed, so does the State of New York.” NYCOM is again looking to the state to finally increase the $715 million Aid and Incentives to Municipalities (AIM) program of generalpurpose aid, which has not seen any additional funding in eleven years. In fact last year, 90 percent of the villages and towns were at risk of losing their AIM funding but the cut was restored through county sales tax revenue. “I think our state leaders realized, based upon the outcry from our members, that AIM actually is an

essential source of local property tax relief,” said Kennedy. “It’s almost $1 million for the village of Freeport alone.” The other priority issue discussed was the criminal justice reforms enacted in June, particularly as they relate to discovery. The new requirement that dramatically accelerates the timing of discovery by tying it to the date of arraignment will have significant cost and compliance implications for cities and villages with police departments and/or local justice courts. NYCOM will propose amendments to this unfunded mandate along with a request for funding and more time to implement the changes. NYCOM requests amendments to the law that will: • Make discovery in felony cases not applicable until after indictments; • Exclude from discovery any violations or information not charging a misdemeanor or crime; • Provide a stay from discovery requirements for 30-days involving cases which may be subject to plea discussions; • Withhold sensitive information, such as victim contact information, without having to obtain a court order; • Request a sixmonth delay in the implementation of this year’s reforms until July 2020; and • Ensure that cities and villages are provided with additional financial support to offset the cost of these mandated measures. Finally, while the mayors acknowledge some of the infrastructure funding sources have begun to make a difference, significant capital needs remain, which is in large part due to the age of New York’s massive network of local roads, bridges and highways. NYCOM supports increasing Consolidated Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) funding to not only ensure that these critical resources are sufficient but to also facilitate compliance with federal curb redesign mandates and the related sidewalk repairs necessary to create more pedestrianfriendly and accessible municipalities.

Nannen Arboretum Society taking part in Giving Tuesday on Dec. 3 Giving Tuesday, held this year on Dec. 3, 2019, is a global day of giving celebrated the Tuesday after Thanksgiving in the United States. This is an excellent opportunity to donate to your favorite nonproﬁt organizations. The Nannen Arboretum Society, a 501 c(3) volunteer organization, manages the Nannen Arboretum grounds at 28 Parkside Drive in Ellicottville.

Through your donations, the society provides educational programs throughout the year in addition to caring for the 350-plus trees, shrubs, perennial gardens and features located in the arboretum. Society members invite you to donate to the Nannen Arboretum Society through the group’s Facebook page or on their website at www. nannenarboretum.com/ support.

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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County is pleased to offer two classes for all sized farms. The first class is Stress Less Farm Financials: Beginning RecordKeeping and Reducing Farm & Family. The second class is Stress Diversifying Your Farm Business: Hogs, Hops, and Honey – Oh My! These classes will be free to attend and will be held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County, 28 Parkside Drive, Ellicottville. Stress Less Farm Financials: Beginning Record-Keeping and Reducing Farm and Family Stress is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 6-8 p.m. Your dream career in farming is going great. Except for the weather, uncooperative neighbors, a noncommunicative family member and the occasional livestock or plant growing issue… Yes, farming is stressful. There are many things out of your control and your farm is also your lifestyle, so it is hard to leave the stress at the office. However, you can implement some key strategies to make farming less stressful. Financial topics will include record-keeping systems (paper to electronic) and financial document organizing tips. Join Ginny Carlberg, Financial Consultant and Teresa McMahon, Family Consultant from NY FarmNet, who will share ideas and tips for communication techniques, risk management, self-care and much more. This class will be discussionstyle and relaxed, so please bring your questions and ideas. Hogs, Hops and Honey – Oh My! is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 6-8 p.m. Are you a beginning farmer looking for opportunities to try a new enterprise? Are you currently farming and looking for a way to diversify your farm business? Join Katelyn Walley-Stoll, Business Management Specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Southwest New York

Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program, for this interactive workshop that will give an overview of agricultural production options in our region. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to learn about enterprise budgeting and analysis, evaluating assets and optimizing production capacity, and marketing. Walley-Stoll is a graduate of Cornell University with a degree in Animal Science and Ag Business Management with a Master’s Degree in Adult Learning and owns and operates a diversified livestock farm. These farming workshops are open to the general public, including homesteaders, beginning farmers, established farmers looking to diversify and grow, agriculture enthusiasts and everyone in between. Participants of these discussion-based classes will receive resources and opportunities for future follow-up. There is no fee to attend. This informational program is sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County, with financial support from “Farmland for a New Generation New York – in partnership with American Farmland Trust, and supported by the State of New York.” For more information, visit Farmland for a New Generation New York at www. NYFarmlandFinder.org. To accurately plan for meeting materials, reservations are required by the Friday before the scheduled meeting you wish to attend, by contacting Tamara Bacho at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County at (716) 699-2377 ext. 100 or tsb48@cornell. edu. For more information on this program, please contact Lisa Kempisty, Dairy/Livestock Educator with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County at (716) 664-9502 ext. 203 or ljk4@ cornell.edu, who is assisting in organizing and facilitating the workshop.

The Tri-County Kiwanis Club presents “It’s a Wonderful Life,” a play adapted for radioon-stage from the Frank Capra ﬁlm by Tony Palermo. Performances will be Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8. at 2 p.m. at Delevan Elementary

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Tim & Bonnie’s Pizza opens third location in Gowanda

Submitted photo Tim & Bonnie’s Pizza has opened a third location at 17 E. Main St. in Gowanda in the former business space of Red’s Drive-In Restaurant.

By Deb Everts Tim & Bonnie’s Pizza has opened a third location at 17 E. Main St. in the village of Gowanda. The popular pizzeria is now open in three convenient locations with the other two in Springville and Ellicottville. The string of pizzerias is owned by Tim and Bonnie Garey of Springville. Their daughter, Tiffany Frentz, who manages the Ellicottville location, will also manage the Gowanda location along with Anthony Procacci of Hinsdale. According to Frentz, the new location opened Oct. 23. She said opening a third location was an idea her family has been toying around with for a while. Then, the opportunity arose when the building in the former business space of Red’s Drive-In Restaurant was for sale. They also knew the previous business owner who was hoping they’d come and look at his building and like it, but they weren’t really sure at that point. But then, her family was approached by Procacci, who is now their partner. “Tony approached us about possibly opening the new location with him, and it just worked out that all the chips fell perfectly,” she said. “At one point, he owned a pizzeria but got out the business, then realized he missed it. It’s a hard

business to walk away from — this pizza world.” Frentz said Procacci knew they were interested in opening another pizzeria at this location because they used the same food supplier who kind of put “the bug in their ears.” “The menu is pretty much the same, but we have a limited ﬁsh fry menu because the kitchen in Gowanda is a lot smaller than the kitchens at our other two locations,” she said. “Because of the smaller kitchen, we are not able to offer all the sides and options we’d like. Other than that, the menu is pretty identical.” Although the Gareys have two pizzeria/bowling alley combo businesses in Springville and Ellicottville, the new location in Gowanda does not have a bowling alley. The couple opened their Springville business nearly a decade ago where they have a 12-lane bowling alley attached to their pizzeria. In November 2012, they opened a second business in EVL Square at Bristol Lane in Ellicottville that also has a bowling alley attached. Frentz said all three locations have 20 to 25 employees. The Gareys really know the pizza business and have been at it for a long time. Frentz said the family has been in the pizza business probably

about 40 years, if not longer, because her father has been making pizza since about the age of 14. As a thank you to their many loyal customers, Frentz said they offer “Free Pizza Friday” on their Facebook page where patrons have a chance to win a free large pizza. She said it’s very popular with their customers and she posts it every Friday morning. People who “like” the post are randomly selected to be a winner at 4 p.m. to receive a free pizza. Tim & Bonnie’s Pizza offers dinein, delivery and take-out. Frentz said they get crazy busy at the Gowanda pizzeria because they offer free delivery there. Business hours are Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. For more information or to place an order at Tim and Bonnie’s in Gowanda, call 532-1555 or order online at timandbonnies.com. Updated information and weekly specials can be found on Facebook. The original Tim & Bonnie’s Pizza is located at 385 S. Cascade Drive, in Springville, and can be reached by calling 592-9900. A second pizzeria located at 8 Bristol Lane, in Ellicottville, can be reached at 699-9021.

ABBA tribute concert coming to Salamanca casino Feb. 8

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Ellicottville is on track to receiving the Guinness World Record for the tallest ski tree! As you are strolling through the streets of Ellicottville this holiday season, do not forget to stop and check out the ski tree. It is located on Washington Street between the Ellicottville

Historical Society Museum and the Nelson Law Firm. Check out the new lights and skis recently added. Hopefully, this tradition will continue its legacy for this holiday season and many more to come.