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Winter sports enthusiasts know that this time of year means a whole new set of conditions on the slopes. Since the early 2000s, the annual Pond Skimming event at Holiday Valley has been a great way to welcome the spring skiing season, and this year it returns on Saturday, March 23. This wet and wild event is a great way to take advantage of the rising temps and melting snow. Those in the know wear creative costumes, ski down the hill and skim across an icy cold pond at the bottom. If you’ve never noticed a pond at the bottom of Yodeler, that’s because it’s only there for the pond skimming. It’s created from the huge mound of snow used for the Winter Carnival Snowbar.
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File Photo The annual Holiday Valley Pond Skimming is set for Saturday, March 23 at the base of Yodeler. Bring out your creative side with a contest-winning costume and skim across the icy pond.
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An amazing woman has kept business rolling for the town of Great Valley for well over three decades. Supervisor Dan Brown says her work ethic is unsurpassed. She makes everyone better at the office and the town is absolutely better because of her. Hildagarde Krause, who has been the supervisor’s clerk for over 30 years, just celebrated Submitted Photo her 88th birthday March 9. Hildagarde Krause is shown at the party her coworkers gave her at the office No matter what the weather March 7. (From left): Randy Peplinski, Jack Harrington, Rich Fluent, Toni might be, she shows up to work Evans, Nate Dunkelman, Chad Smith. (Front): Dan Brown’s daughters, Maitlin every Monday, Tuesday and and Majorie, with Krause. Thursday.
Brown said even the recent bitterly cold temperatures did not keep her away. He said when the town clerk’s office closed due to the weather and they tried to contact her to stay home, Krause had already showed up at work. “The knob was actually froze shut, so she couldn’t get in. After I figured this all out, I called her at home and asked her why she went down there to work that day,” Brown explained. “She said, ‘Because that’s my job’ … Nothing stops, her whether it’s hip surgery,
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By Rick Miller Western New York’s Maple Weekends are still a couple of weeks away, but for Sprague’s Maple Farm in Portville, every weekend in March is a maple weekend. Except for the beginning of March, when it was bitterly cold and very windy, owner Randy Sprague said in an interview last
week. March 1–3 is the 2019 maple season’s inaugural weekend at Sprague’s. With warmer temperatures, the sap was sure to be running again last weekend. There’s a maple demonstration area behind the Sprague’s Restaurant on Route 305 where they tap trees and visitors watch maple sap flowing into a storage tank from the maple forests on
the hill. There’s a wagon ride to the sugar shanty on the hill where sap is boiled the old fashioned way over a woodfired evaporator. There’s also a trail and displays of old-time sugaring including how Indians boiled the sap. Inside the sugar shanty, the smell of boiling maple sap and maple donuts permeates the air.
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A Snowcat digs the hole, which is then covered with a tarp and the snowmaking system is used to fill it up. Since the water is cold to begin with, and surrounded by snow, the end result is an extrachilly makeshift pond, perfect for challenging those daredevils as they head down the hill on skis and try to skim across. Registration is free and starts outside Yodeler Lodge at 11 a.m. Participants under age 18 must have a parent signature. Minimum age for participants is 8 years old. Pond Skimming starts at about 1 p.m. and
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This truck and trailer heading down Washington Street in Ellicottville Saturday night was named Best Float of the annual Mardi Gras Parade during Winter Carnival Weekend.
A group of young Winter Carnival Weekend attendees are decked out in their best Mardi Gras attire Saturday night for the annual parade down Washington Street in Ellicottville.
With the Northeast in a deep freeze for most of this year, there have only been a couple of opportunities for the sap to run, Sprague said. “People who tapped early” made some syrup in January. Sprague made his first syrup during a short sap run a couple of weeks ago. “The whole industry is at a standstill,” he said. “We can make it up in a hurry though.” With temperatures reaching into the 40s this weekend, Sprague and other Western New York maple producers are looking for a week-long run at least. “It’s what we desperately need. A couple of weeks of this weather and we could make a lot of syrup.” More and more producers use a vacuum system to help coax the sap from the trees into the collection lines. Most also use a reverse osmosis system to remove much of the water from the flavorful sap, leaving less water to boil off using wood or gas. Depending on the sugar content it can take 40 gallons or more of maple sap to make one gallon of amber syrup. New York has the greatest number of tappable maple trees in the U.S. and more than
The eighth annual Cattaraugus County Farmer-Neighbor Dinner will be held April 10 at the West Valley Fire Hall. The event spotlights the county’s vibrant and diverse agricultural industry, said Crystal Abers, director of the Department of Economic Development, Planning and Tourism. It encourages good relationships between farm and non-farm neighbors, Abers said, and is a way for the county’s farmers and businesses to showcase what they have to offer each other. The dinner is prepared from all locally grown items from around Cattaraugus County and surrounding areas. It is sponsored by the Cattaraugus County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board, along with the county Department of Economic Development, Planning and Tourism, the Farm Bureau, the Soil and Water Conservation District and Southern Tier West Regional Planning and
Development Board. The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. with agriculturerelated exhibitor displays and appetizers. Dinner will begin at 6:45 p.m., followed by presentation of awards to Farm of the Year, Friend of Agriculture and Conservation Farm of the Year. The guest speaker is Chris Baker, director of Cattaraugus County Department of Emergency Services. Any business that wishes to become a sponsor of the event or exhibitor should contact Deb Miller at 938-2318 or by email at deborahmiller@cattco.org. Reservations for the dinner are due no later than March 29 and can be made by contacting Deb Miller at 938-2318 or by email at deborahmiller@cattco.org. The cost of the dinner is $20 per person and reservations must be made prior to the event.
A benefit for Native Offerings Farm after a barn fire is planned for Sunday, March 31 from 4 to 8 p.m. Held at the Lakeward Spirits Event Center at the Barrel Factory on 65 Vandalia St. in Buffalo, the benefit will support organic farming and celebrate local community.
Photos by Eli Philips Members of the HoliMont Flight Team make their way down Washington Street in Ellicottville Saturday night during the annual Mardi Gras Parade during Winter Carnival Weekend.
2,000 maple producers. Its production is slightly behind Vermont, the top producer state. This March 23–24 and March 30–31 will be the 24th annual Maple Weekend in New York state. It started in 1995 as Maple Sunday. Now Maple Weekend spans four days over two weekends. It gives visitors a chance to see, smell and taste maple syrup at the source. A number of maple producers in Cattaraugus County are participating in Maple Weekend again this year. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Blesy Maple, 7129 Henrietta Road, Springville (Ashford). Boberg’s Maple, 2298 Edmunds Road, Delevan. Phone (716) 378-8736. Maple Glen Sugar House, 2266 Gowanda Zoar Road, Gowanda. Phone (716) 532-5483. Moore’s Maple Shack and Pancake House, 10444 Galen Hill Road, Freedom. Phone (716) 492-2714. Sprague’s Maple Farm and Restaurant, 1048 Route 305, Portville. Phone (716) 933-6637. Wright Maple Farm, 9166 Laidlaw Road, Farmersville. Phone (716) 474-7474.
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Great Valley Town Board approves Happy Half road route By Kellen M. Quigley
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The course for the Happy Half at Holiday Valley that runs through a large portion of the town of Great Valley has been approved by the town board. At its regular March 11 meeting, coorganizer Doug Bush informed the town board of the plans for the Happy Half. Bush said the half-marathon would go out of Holiday Valley, down Route 219 into Great Valley, go around Depot Street, Grave Avenue and Mutton Hollow Road before heading down Klawitter Road and then back up Route 219 to Holiday Valley. “What I’m looking for is for your approval to do that again on May 11,” Bush said. “The real important point for the course is we want to run it out on Klawitter and we have traffic control with the Sheriff’s Department, and they control traffic at the intersections.” Bush said in year’s past, they’ve limited traffic on Klawitter Road to locals only to secure the safety of the runners. “There’s a letter that we give to all the residents informing them what times, what they can expect and our contact information if they do have any questions,” he said. Town Supervisor Daniel Brown said the board’s approval of the halfmarathon is contingent upon proof of insurance from the state Department of Transportation. Bush said the DOT is planning to do some milling work on Route 219 sometime this year, but no specific dates had been given, so he’s not sure if it
IN OTHER BUSINESS, the board was updated on the ongoing process to have a sewer study done in the hamlet of Kill Buck. Catherine Reese, water specialist from RCAP Solutions, said she has assisted with the town’s application for a grant to do a study on the current and potential future sewer system in Kill Buck. “It may mean a wastewater collection system, it could mean some sort of cluster system where they’re doing onsite treatment,” she said. “That’s one of the alternatives the engineer will evaluate.” The town was successful in getting the $50,000 grant in December and requested proposals to hire an engineer to do the study. Now, the town is waiting for residents in Kill Buck to submit the income surveys mailed to all the homes in the area where the study would be done, Rees said. Completed income surveys would help in determining if the town is eligible for grants for the project, which would keep costs down and not put the burden on the residents. “They do require a high percentage of return,” she said. If it’s more than 100, it’s an 80 percent return. If it’s a 100 or less, it’s a 90 percent return.” Brown said the he talked with some residents in Kill Buck about the survey and some of them told him they didn’t want to hook up to the city of Salamanca’s sewer system. He said part of the hamlet being located on the Seneca Nation of Indians territory is also a point of hesitancy.
Photo by Kellen M. Quigley Catherine Rees (standing) of RCAP Solutions updates the Great Valley Town Board on the going process to have a sewer study done in the hamlet of Kill Buck.
“If they a question like will they be made to hook up to the city line, we don’t know that yet. That’s part of the study, to figure out the best way to take care of this,” he said. Rees said the income survey isn’t about whether or not the residents are for or against the project, but to see how much funding the project could get if the town decides to do one. “The sooner they can get started (with the study), the better,” she said. “Part of the study is to evaluate the capacity at the Salamanca sewage treatment plant, and they need to do that during high flow periods, which happen during the spring thaw and rainy season.” ALSO OF NOTE, the town is preparing to do memorial engraving on
the stone at the Great Valley Memorial Park at the intersection of Route 219 and Route 98. Brown said the weather didn’t cooperate last fall, so the company that does that is planning to do it as soon as the good weather arrives. “If somebody wants to put a loved one’s name on the wall, they need to get ahold of us,” he said. “There are forms in the hallway here they can fill out.” Brown said the town needs to have a significant list of names to make the cost of engraving worth it. “We’ve lost a few town residents that their families may want to put their names on too, so we need to get them in here and get their names sooner rather than later,” he added.
ECS NEWS & SPORTS ECS Drama Club to present ‘Cinderella’ next weekend By Louisa Benatovich Student Reporter
If you’re searching for a pick-me-up in the dull and dreary pre-spring weather, look no further than the Ellicottville Central School musical. This year, the ECS Drama Club is performing a Rogers and Hammerstein classic sure to color the overcast sky. Under the direction of Pat Waldron, ECS students are tackling the glorious challenge of “Cinderella: The Musical.” “I just love how . excited the students were to perform this,” said Waldron, Ellicottville’s elementary chorus teacher. “They were off-book in what felt like seconds. I’ve been able to watch many of these students grow from when they were in kindergarten. It’s so rewarding to watch them blossom into these characters.” Assisted by Deb McGowan and Stacey Chapman, Waldron has enlisted help from all fronts. With handmade costumes and an expertly-crafted set, this musical bears love from an entire village. Allyson Fisher, a senior, has taken on the challenge of
Photo by Louisa Benatovich Members of the Ellicottville Central School Drama Club rehearse after school last week in preparation for their production of Roger and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella: The Musical.” Show times are March 21, 22 and 23 at 7 p.m. at the school.
choreographing this childhood fantasy. ”The hardest thing about choreographing the musical was trying to teach people that have no dance experience how to do different types of dance moves and having them remember,” Fisher said. Lucas Yerpe, the musical’s omnipresent accompanist, can especially attest to the hard work put into perfecting the numbers. Often serving as a male vocal coach, Yerpe has seen the production grow from the very first rehearsal into what it is today. “The most rewarding part of this whole experience is how I am able to express my true self when playing
another character,” said Meganne Chapman, senior and sixth year Drama Club member. Jaclyn Freundschuh, who plays the musical’s title character, echoes the statement. “I think the best part about playing Ella is simply that it makes me want to be a better person,” she said. “The part really pushes me to be kind and gentle to every person I meet. I also love playing Ella because ever since I was little, I’ve always wanted to be a princess of some sort. This is sort of like a childhood dream coming true!” Even with all the positives, musical rehearsals come with excruciatingly long rehearsals and constant
repetition. To get through it, senior and seventh year drama member Kayleigh Coolidge maintains a positive mindset. “I enjoy the overall experience of our productions from the spotlight to the roles to the people to the challenges our cast overcomes along the way,” she said. “I love becoming a different person on stage and seeing life through my characters’ perspectives. I push through the long hours by knowing every experience in life is a piece of myself that I discover. I can put those together to become the person I’m meant to be. Performing is just another piece of a bigger picture.”
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Alongside their singing classmates, a few students were invited to add their instrumental talents to the mix. Senior Ginna Hensel, a fourth year drama member, has played in the pit band for three years. “The best part about playing in the pit is being enclosed by all my instruments,” she gushed. “Stepping into the rectangle surrounded by black curtains is like stepping into heaven on Earth. I also love that no one really pays close attention to the musical accompaniment, but without us, there would be no show.”
In short, the hearts and souls of many a student and teacher were placed into this production. “The community should definitely come and witness how hard we’ve all worked and see us united to make something so great possible,” said Gabby Squires, senior and Drama Club member. “It’s sure to be…a lovely night.” If you don’t get that musical reference, be sure to join us at ECS on March 21, 22 and 23 at 7 p.m. for a musical treat fit for the whole family. Tickets are $7 at the door. See you there!
ECS’ McCann wins league coach of the year; Rowland named to 1st team
Ellicottville boys basketball coach Dave McCann has won the CCAA East Div. II coach of the year after leading the Eagles to a 10-0 league record (137 overall), earning a No. 1 seed in the Section 6 Class C-2 playoffs. Postseason honors are voted on by the league’s coaches. Franklinville guard Josh Haskell won the East II player of the year after a season in which he averaged 21 points and 23.7 in league play. Haskell was joined on the league’s first-team all-stars by Ellicottville senior Steven Rowland (10.4 points, 8.6 Rebounds per game), North Collins junior Tyler Robinson (15
pounds per game), Pine Valley sophomore Christian Ortiz, Forestville sophomore Javier West (11.3 ppg) and Franklinville sophomore Logan Frank (18.2 ppg). The East II secondteam all-stars included three Ellicottville sophomores: Leif Jimerson (13.6 ppg), Clayton Rowland (10.5 points, 8.3 rebounds) and Wyatt Chudy (8.7 points, 8.0 rebounds). Joining those three Eagles were Forestville junior Gavin Christian, Cattaraugus-Little Valley senior Michael Perkins and Forestville senior Luke Szumigala. Ellicottville also had one honorable mention, junior Jordan Grinols. C-LV had one as well, sophomore Nick Savidge. Franklinville junior Zack Wolfer and senior Ben Mooney were also honorable mentions. The Timberwolves won the league’s team sportsmanship award, with Savidge as the player representative.
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HEALTH & FITNESS: - SPRING INTO FITNESS -
By Kim Duke Oh, heck yes! It’s been one doozy of a winter, but spring is finally here — and it’s time to get outside and get active again. But let’s be realistic here. The season may
technically be spring, but there’s a good chance we’ve still got some cold days and melted snow ahead of us. That’s not going to keep us from heading outside, but we’d still like to keep our feet warm and dry and clothes unmuddied, thank you very much. Here are some tips to keep you comfortable during the winter thaw. 1. Lighten up Trade your winter parka in for a light, packable waterproof jacket and pants. You need fullbody protection against
splash back when you run through puddles, and using lightweight, packable gear ensures that you won’t leave it behind to cut weight and then end up wet and cold. You’ll also stay dry if it rains, snows or pours freezing rain on you — all of which can happen in the shoulder season. Even better? Being waterproof from head to toe protects you from even the most inconsiderate of puddle-splashing drivers if your workout takes you anywhere near the road. 2. Expect the weather
to change It might be winter one day and spring the next, then flip back and forth a few times before it’s done. Cope with the changing extremes by leaving room for layering underneath your waterproof jacket and pants. Check the forecast before you go and take extra layers if necessary, or even better yet, just leave an extra top and bottom layer or two in your vehicle or pack all the time. The extra air trapped between layers acts as insulation for your body,
and as long as the layers are available, you can remove or add them to fine-tune your comfort.
3. Remember the small things It’s easy to remember important workout gear, like your shoes or jacket, but there are a few small things that will optimize your spring fitness time. Sunglasses help shield your eyes from cold winds and spring sun all at the same time. Always have an extra pair of dry socks available. Always. Finding dry socks when you need
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Treasurer urges Cattaraugus County House passes Reed bill securing $75M a year for West Valley cleanup landowners to prep for assessment U.S. Rep. Tom Reed, R-Corning, announced last week the House had passed his bill to authorize $75 million annually for the West Valley Demonstration Project through 2026 to secure and remove nuclear waste from the site passed the House of Representatives. “We are proud to be an unrelenting advocate for West Valley and care about ensuring a fair amount of funding for the complete and total cleanup of this nuclear site,” Reed said. “This bill offers clarity for our friends and neighbors and ensures the health and safety of our environment for years to come. “We urge our colleagues in the Senate to quickly pass our bill to reauthorize this vital nuclear cleanup project,” Reed added. “This is certainly good news for the continued cleanup of the West Valley Demonstration Project,” said Scott Anderson, president and general manager of cleanup contractor CHBWV. “Funding at the $75 million level supports the capacity to accelerate cleanup, eliminate potential environmental threats, and reduce the Department of Energy footprint
and life-cycle costs,” Anderson said. “CHBWV remains committed to conducting cleanup in a way that protects the health and safety of workers, general public and the environment while reducing environmental legacy risks.” “The Town of Ashford is extremely grateful to Congressman Tom Reed for his efforts in getting this legislation introduced and passed,” Ashford Supervisor Charles Davis said. “With dedicated funding and an understanding of possible disposal pathways, DOE, New York State, and the Town of Ashford can now begin to better plan for the future of the West Valley Demonstration Project,” Davis said. “Without Congressman Reed’s determination and problem-solving attitude, the town of Ashford would continue to have to fight for funding on an annual basis,” the supervisor said. Reed said he’s continuing to work with stakeholders, including the West Valley Citizen Task Force, to successfully achieve the goal of complete cleanup.
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On May 1, the local assessors of Cattaraugus County will file their tentative assessment roll, which will provide the taxpayers in the county with the opportunity to review and compare the assessment and taxable value of their property to similar properties in their municipality. “As County Treasurer, I feel that it is imperative that our taxpayers know it is up to them to monitor their assessments to ensure their property is fairly assessed. Please take a moment to review your assessment,” says Joseph G. Keller, Cattaraugus County treasurer. The treasurer for the county reminded taxpayers in a Feb. 28 letter that they can obtain this information by either visiting the local
assessor’s office or by visiting www.cattco.org. To view the information online, click on “Departments,” click on “Real Property and GIS Services,” then click on “Parcel Viewer/Information” and click “Yes, I accept.” Click on the Parcel Information block, then choose “Public Access.” Then enter available information and click search. “The site allows you to not only review your assessment but to also obtain comparable properties to help you determine if you are properly assessed,” Keller says. Taxpayers who feel they are not accurately assessed should first meet with their local assessor. If after meeting you are
still not satisfied, the treasurer says you can present your concerns or complaints to the Board of Assessment Review for your municipality on Grievance Day. Real Property Tax Form 524 must be completed and given to the Board of Assessment Review. Your local assessor can supply you with this form. Grievance Day is held on the fourth Tuesday in May in each municipality — which would be set for May 28 this year — unless local law has moved it to an alternate date. Keller urges locals to check with your local assessor early in May to verify the actual date for your municipality. And remember, some assessors serve multiple towns.
Young excited with opportunity in new Cornell position By Rick Miller
State Sen. Catharine M. Young, R-Olean, said last week she is excited for the opportunity to lead the Agri-Tech Center of Excellence at Cornell, as she prepares to leave the Senate. In an interview with the Senator Feb. 28 shortly after announcing her resignation from the Senate, effective March 10, Young said the new post “is a way to continue my public service.” As a champion for rural New York, Young said she also fought for access to quality healthcare for rural residents. She’s also fought for Western New York’s fair share of transportation funding. Two transportation projects Young said she is especially proud of are the bridges over Cattaraugus Creek connecting Cattaraugus and Erie counties and the four miles of Route 219 expressway from Springville to Peters Road in the Cattaraugus County Town of Ashford. The next goal, Young said, is the continuation of the expressway through Cattaraugus County to I-86 near Salamanca. “I hope whoever my successor is continues with advocacy for Route 219,” she said. “It’s important to me and my district.” Young was elected member of the Cattaraugus County Legislature in 1995 and won a special Assembly election in 1998, defeating Pat Tyler 19,332 to 12,045. Young was elected to the state Senate in May 2005, defeating Democrat Nancy Bargar of Chautauqua County 29,559 to 12,800. Young grew up on a farm in Livingston County and her early ambitions were to become a farmer like her dad, Jim Orman, who coincidentally attended Cornell. She is a former Agriculture Committee chairman and chairman of the state’s Rural Resources Commission. “I’ve always focused on agriculture, job growth and economic development,” she said. “I’ll be taking that experience and putting it to work in a new way.” Her new mission will still be to get things
done for Upstate and the region. Young said the opportunity arose after her unsuccessful campaign for minority leader against Sen. John Flanagan of Suffolk County, but that she is not leaving because of that loss. She lost that fight 14 to 9. After two months, she’s found it’s quite a different dynamic to be a member of the minority in the Senate. For the past two years she was chairman of the powerful Senate Finance Committee. “It’s a very positive job,” she said of the Cornell post. “It’s a good opportunity. That’s why I decided to pursue it. It’s very difficult to make this decision because I love my district and the people so much. It’s not something I did lightly. I feel I can still help people in the region in my new role.” Despite her decision to leave in 10 days, Young said, “I haven’t let up on the gas pedal in the Senate.” She said she was very grateful to the people in her district. “The best part of my job has been serving people. They have helped me to grow too.” Young said she was “a little concerned about the direction” of state government. “This is a very different time in Albany right now. I believe very strongly that we need to focus on the state’s economy.” Among the goals in her new job as director of the Agri-Tech Center of Excellence for Food and Agriculture in Geneva are bringing more opportunities across the state for people who need good paying jobs. “It’s a life-long passion I’ve had for agriculture,” Young said. Looking back on her Senate career, she said, “I see things every day where I’ve been fortunate enough to have had an impact. I’ve been a strong advocate for school aid — especially helping rural schools.” Asked if she was ever too partisan, she replied, “I work with everybody. I’ve always worked for people and communities in the district and I have not been partisan in helping.”
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Nannen Arboretum to host African Safari Program
The Nannen Arboretum Society is pleased to present a program about Africa for the young and old alike. On Wednesday, March 20 at 6 p.m., you will have the opportunity to go on a pictorial African Safari with Dolf Bonenberger. Attendees will ride along in a virtual safari truck to experience an 18-day photo journey. It will follow migrating herds of zebra, cape buffalo, wildebeest, antelope and other animals. You will watch these animals as they trek 700 miles from a dry area to their much-needed water sources. The people and countryside of Tanzania will also be explored. You will
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learn about the local Maasai Warrior Tribe, the largest ethnic group in Tanzania. Refreshments will be served. Registration is not required. There will be a $5 fee at the door. Bonenberger is a lifelong nature and snowmobile enthusiast, gentleman farmer and hunter. His professional career included 14 years as the Planning Director of Cattaraugus County and 23 years working for the West Valley Demonstration Project. This presentation will take place at the Ellicottville Town Center, 28 Parkside Drive, Ellicottville.
Ellicottville among county municipalities to split $465,000 for shared services By Rick Miller
Officials representing 30 municipalities across Cattaraugus County met March 7 in Little Valley to celebrate what has turned out to be a profitable venture into shared services. County officials tallied nearly $1 million in savings for municipalities over the past year which is being submitted to the state for certification. The county, cities, towns and villages will share half the savings. The meeting in the County Legislature chambers on the third floor of the County Center here culminated two years of municipal shared services with the county and each other. Cattaraugus County Administrator Jack Searles and the late County Legislature Chairman Paula Stockman were co-chairmen of the Shared Services municipal group. The first of several county-wide meetings was held two
years ago. The first year was spent developing shared services. This past year was spent turning the proposals of the Shared Services Committee into real savings. Deputy County Administrator Kelly Reed ran the meeting in Searles’ absence. He was unable to attend. Reeds said shared services last year resulted in $930,000 in actual savings across the county. The committee had initially estimated savings as high as $1.2 million. In order to submit the savings to the state, 23 city and village mayors and town supervisors had to attend last week’s meeting for a quorum. The 30 in attendance was more than sufficient. Reed said only six municipalities have been ruled ineligible for their initial shared services claims. They are the towns of South Valley, Red House, South Dayton and Ischua and the village of Franklinville. “Each municipality
that completed the shared services will get back 50 percent of the savings approved by the state,” Reed said. “For the first year, I think we accomplished a lot.” Searles will reach out to the municipalities in the coming months to continue the shared services efforts. Reed said the largest portion of shared services involved the county Public Works Department, which offered parts to municipal highway departments at cost. Another Public Works shared services program involves equipment. The county maintains a program that tracks equipment available for sharing with towns. “We’ll probably reconvene the municipalities this summer to keep the shared services programs going,” Reed said. The state plans to continue to reward municipalities that save taxpayers money by investing in shared services.
Food Bank, Meals on Wheels combining to feed more in need
The Food Bank of Western New York, Meals on Wheels for Western New York g and the Meals on Wheels Foundation of Western New York announced today that they are forming a joint organization in order to tackle the root causes of hunger while better reaching underserved populations and more efficiently meeting the needs of the community. The new organization, known as FeedMore WNY, will expand on Meals on Wheels’ and the Food Bank’s current programming with plans to add new services, including child summer and afterschool feeding programs, food pantries for mobile seniors and workforce development training through the establishment of a community kitchen. Effective immediately, Meals on Wheels and the Food Bank are operating as FeedMore WNY under a joint services agreement with a unified CEO, leadership team and staff. A single board of directors will oversee the FeedMore WNY agency and FeedMore WNY Foundation. Former Food Bank President and CEO Tara A. Ellis has been named president and CEO of FeedMore WNY. Christine Procknal, former president and CEO of Meals on Wheels, will serve as alliance project director and oversee the transition. The New York State Attorney General will need to formally approve the merger, a process which can take up to a year. FeedMore WNY will employ more than 110 employees. No jobs were eliminated as a result of the two organizations combining operations. “Both Meals on Wheels and the Food Bank have a longstanding tradition of working together to feed our community,” Tara A. Ellis, president & CEO of FeedMore WNY, said. “After decades of collaboration, coming together was not only a natural evolution but the best answer to how we could make an even greater impact and touch even more lives.” FeedMore WNY expects to distribute at least 10 percent more food to Western New Yorkers in need in its first three to five years as a unified organization. It will accomplish this through the creation of more feeding programs targeted to better reach underserved children and seniors. The organization also plans to launch culinary and warehouse training opportunities to provide hard and soft skills to individuals with high barriers to employment.
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‘Never Tell’ by Lisa Gardner
Lisa Gardner returns with an unpredictable thriller that puts fan favorites D.D. Warren and Flora Dane on a shocking new case that begins with a vicious murder and gets darker from there. A man is dead, shot three times in his home office. But his computer has been shot twelve times, and when the cops arrive, his pregnant wife is holding the gun. But D.D. and Flora are about to discover that in this case the truth is a devilishly elusive thing. As layer by layer they peel away the half-truths and outright lies, they wonder: How many secrets can one family have? This book is currently available in book format only at the Ellicottville Memorial Library. It is also available as a large print book and as an audio book using our interlibrary loan program, or you can download for free as an eBook version to your own device using your library card.
“The Food Bank and Meals on Wheels are among the most highly respected nonprofits in our community,” Jerry Sheldon, FeedMore WNY board chair, said. Sheldon previously served as chair for the Food Bank of WNY Board of Directors. “Despite their individual successes, our community still has many unmet needs. Our goal is to utilize the strength of this new alliance to attack the root causes of hunger, serve new clients and help fill unmet needs. The synergy of the two nonprofits’ missions will serve our community more efficiently and allow for the development of programs, as well as a community kitchen that neither nonprofit could do on its own.” According to Richard A. Grimm, III, FeedMore WNY Executive Committee member and former Meals on Wheels for WNY board chair, “Meals on Wheels is thrilled about the opportunity to partner with the Food Bank. This merger will strengthen both organizations, but more importantly the Western New York community. In particular, the people A Calendar of Events for Ellicottville and Surrounding Communities that we serve will benefit the most.” Both organizations have dedicated March 19 2686. teams, including staff and volunteers, Sardinia Bicentennial March 23 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. who are committed to supporting planning meeting St. Aloysius Benefit Raffle the mission of helping those in need at the Sardinia Town Hall at St. Aloysius Parish March 30 throughout the community. “We are cafeteria, 12320 Savage Hall, 188 Franklin St., Towel Raffle Party, both well-known and respected in the Road. All welcome. Call Springville. Hams, Saturday. Doors open communities we serve and we are each 474-5231. 7 p.m. chocolates, turkeys, steaks, at 10am, game starts at financially sound,” Christine Procknal, shrimp, sausage and more 11:30. At Concord Town former president and CEO of Meals March 21 to be raffled. Proceeds Hall, 86 Franklin St., Spr. on Wheels, said. Procknal will serve Community Spaghetti benefit the school. $5 at the Refreshments available. By as alliance project director overseeing Dinner door. Springville Women of the the transition. “This is the perfect time at Salem Lutheran Church 5:30 p.m. Moose #1183 for us to form an alliance. Together we & Preschool, 91 West Main will develop new and innovative ways St., Springville. 5 p.m. March 23 & 24 March 31 to serve our communities and alleviate Equifest Native Offerings Farm hunger. Together we will feed more.” March 21 Hamburg Fairgrounds barn fire benefit “The role of any charitable Alzheimer’s Support Showplex & Ag Discovery 4pm-8pm organization should be to maximize Group bldgs Lakeward Spirits Event its service to the community which it at St. Paul’s Lutheran Equine Expo featuring Center At the Barrel serves,” David A. Smith, FeedMore Church, 6360 Route 242, clinics, demos, speakers Factory in Buffalo’s Old WNY Executive Committee member Ellicottville. 1 p.m. and over 100 vendors First Ward and former Meals on Wheels of WNY Free admission and 65 Vandalia St. Buffalo Foundation chair, said. March 23 parking. Saturday 9-5, NY 14204 “Nowhere is this more true than Holiday Valley’s Spring Sunday 9-4 in providing food and sustenance to Pond Skimming Party. the-fairgounds.com April 13 those unable to provide for themselves. 11 AM - 3PM. Sign up to Easter Egg Hunts Unfortunately, Western New York still skim across an ice water March 24 at Our Savior Lutheran has too many residents from children filled pond or just watch, Pancake Breakfast Church, Springville. to seniors to family units in need of it’s a guaranteed good at Epiphany of Our Lord’s Free egg coloring and this basic life-sustaining requirement. time. Registration outside Parish Hall, 10893 Sisson refreshments. Egg hunt It is out of this recognized, unmet need Yodeler Lodge starting at Highway, North Collins. schedule: Ages 4 and that our two organizations are coming 11:00AM, free! Kids under All-you-can-eat pancakes. under, 3 p.m.; ages 5 to 9, together to more effectively provide an 18 must have a parent $8 for adults, $5 children 3:20 p.m.; ages 10 and up, integrated, holistic approach to feeding signature, minimum age is 5-12, children under 5 eat 3:40 p.m. Free. those in need.” 8 years old. free. Questions, call 3372–4 p.m.
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Richard Skrok
Mr. Richard Skrok, 80, of Mutton Hollow Road, Great Valley, died Monday evening (March 11, 2019) at Olean General Hospital following a long illness. Mr. Skrok attended Salamanca High School and joined the United States Army serving in the Korean Conflict. He had been employed as a machinist, working at Snyder Manufacturing in Salamanca, retiring in 2004. He had
Merrit, Ellicottville. Mr. Skrok enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing. He was a fan of both the Buffalo Bills and Sabers. Surviving is his wife, Caroline Hall; a step-son, Aaron Hall of Great Valley; a daughter, Julie Skrok of Florida; and seven grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Richard Skrok Jr.
There will be no visitation. Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, NY. A Celebration of Life will be held at the convenience of the family and will be announced. E-condolences can be sent to orourke.orourkefh@gmail. com or posted to facebook.com/ onofh.
Legals NOTICE CONCERNING THE EXAMINATION OF ASSESSMENT INVENTORY AND VALUATION DATE (PURSUANT TO SECTION 501 OF THE NYS REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW) Notice is hereby given that The Assessment Inventory and Valuation Data is available for Examination and Review. This Data is the information which will be used to establish The Assessment of each parcel which will appear on The Tentative Assessment Roll for The Town of Little Valley, which will be filed on or before May 1, 2019. The information may be reviewed, by appointment, in The Assessor's Office at 201 Third St on March 18 between the hours of 1pm and 4pm and on March 25 between the hours of 1pm and 4pm. Dated this 5 day of March, 2019. Mary Bailey Assessors Notice is hereby given that on December 19, 2018, the Formation of the Limited Liability Company ("LLC") was filed with the Secretary of State of NY ("SSNY") for The Ratchet Hatchet LLC. Office location County of Cattaraugus, SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Purpose: Any lawful act.
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March is Red Cross Month: Be a hero in your community March is Red Cross Month and the Western and Central New York Region asks people to be a hero for families in the community by becoming a volunteer, learning lifesaving skills, giving blood or donating to #help1family on Red Cross Giving Day, March 27. “During Red Cross Month, we are proud to recognize our volunteers who provide hope and urgent relief to families in need every day,” says Alan H. Turner II, the Western and Central New York Regional CEO for the Red Cross. More than 75 years ago, March was first proclaimed Red Cross Month in 1943 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to raise awareness of the organization and its humanitarian mission. All U.S. presidents since Roosevelt have designated March as Red Cross Month to recognize how the American Red Cross helps people across the country and around the
world through its workforce powered by more than 90 percent volunteers. Every eight minutes in the U.S., the Red Cross connects with a family who has lost everything to a home fire or other disaster — the roof over their heads, their clothes, their most cherished possessions. Last year, more than 100 volunteers from Western and Central New York responded to deliver urgent relief and care. Just in 2018, local volunteers assisted more than 1,340 families affected by home fires in Western and Central New York. Learn more about how you can help by visiting www.redcross.org/wcny. Some ways to make a difference include: Become a volunteer — Help families affected by disasters and install lifesaving smoke alarms to keep neighbors safe from home fires. In some areas, you can also provide emergency assistance for military members and
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DEC issues annual guidance to avoid conflicts with coyotes The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation put out its annual guidance on preventing conflicts between people and coyotes as winter gives way to spring. With the onset of warmer weather, many of New York’s resident coyotes will set up dens for pups that will arrive this spring. Coyotes, the DEC says, are well adapted to suburban and even some urban environments, but for the most part, will avoid contact with people. However, conflicts with people and pets may result as coyotes tend to be territorial around den sites during the spring through mid-summer period as they forage almost constantly to provide food for their young. To reduce or prevent potential conflicts, DEC urges that no one feed coyotes and we all discourage others from doing so. Reduce the risks of making unintentional food sources available to attract coyotes and other wildlife and increase risks to people and pets by not feeding pets outside. DEC recommends eliminating the availability of bird seed. Concentrations of birds and rodents that come to feeders can attract coyotes. If you see a coyote near your birdfeeder, clean up waste seed and spillage to remove the attractant.
Photo courtesy NYS DEC The Eastern coyote can be found in rural farmlands and forests and occasionally in populated suburban and urban areas. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is advising residents on how to avoid conflicts with the animal.
Also, the DEC urges residents to not allow pets to run free. Supervise all outdoor pets to keep them safe from coyotes and other wildlife, especially at sunset and at night. Small dogs and cats are
especially vulnerable to coyotes; Fence yards to help deter coyotes. The fence should be tight to the ground, preferably extending 6 inches below ground level and taller than 4 feet. Remove brush and tall grass from around your home to reduce protective cover for coyotes. Coyotes are typically secretive and like areas where they can hide. Contact the local police department and the DEC regional office for assistance if coyotes are exhibiting bold behaviors and have little or no fear of people. Seeing a coyote occasionally throughout the year is not evidence of bold behavior. The Eastern coyote can be found in rural farmlands and forests and occasionally in populated suburban and urban areas. In fact, coyotes can provide many exciting wildlife watching opportunities from a distance. In most cases, coyotes avoid people as much as possible. However, if coyotes learn to associate people with food, such as garbage or pet food, they may lose their natural fear of humans and the potential for close encounters or conflicts increases. For additional information about the Eastern coyote and preventing conflicts with coyotes, visit the DEC websites.
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WVDP exceeds cost-savings goal in three months The West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP) site saved more than $600,000 in the first fiscal quarter of 2019 by utilizing procurement tools provided by the Supply Chain Management Center (SCMC). SCMC is a Department of Energy program that helps their Office of Environmental Management contractors find better prices for goods and services and makes the buying process easier, more efficient and more effective. Cleanup contractor CH2M HILL BWXT West Valley (CHBWV) has already exceeded its fiscal 2019 SCMC strategic sourcing cost savings goal by 10 percent as it applied sourcing tools such as real-time online reverse auction software to obtain transportation services for offsite waste disposal and a mobile generator. “Our Procurement Team does an excellent job in preparing requests for proposals that obtain the best results for our cleanup efforts and taxpayers,” said David Pritchard, Manager of Prime Contract, Procurement and Records. “They are always finding creative ways to utilize the SCMC eSourcing tool to ensure the best price from qualified subcontractors/suppliers. It is truly a team effort.” CHBWV and other
Taste of Buffalo scholarships available for foodservice, hospitality students
The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program to support Western New York-area high school seniors aspiring to careers in the foodservice and hospitality industries. This year’s program will award five recipients with a $1,000 scholarship to be applied toward their college educations. “As food festival that is a non-profit organization, we feel it is important to help support the next generation of chefs and hospitality executives,” said 2019 Taste of Buffalo Chair Matthew Testa. “Since we started this scholarship program in 1997, the
Photo Submitted A Buffalo Fuel Corporation truck leaves the West Valley Demonstration Project with a shipment of low-level legacy waste. This contract was obtained through the use of SCMC’s eSourcing tool.
prime contractors supporting EM across the DOE complex use SCMC tools to lower costs and create efficiencies. EM’s WVDP Site achieved 93 percent of its latest savings through the eSourcing tool, which is used for reverse and forward auctions. In the past six years, CHBWV has conducted 52 auctions for equipment rentals, waste containers, laboratory services and other items and services and used the other SCMC tools for a total savings of nearly $5.6 million. In employing the eSourcing tool, CHBWV’s Procurement Team sends out a request for proposal to prospective bidders. Auction details are provided and on the date of the event, the bidders actively compete for the requested products/ services. The purchase
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Taste of Buffalo and its partners have awarded more than $87,000 to help students in these fields.” To be eligible for any of the above scholarships, students must be residents of Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Wyoming, Genesee, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus or Allegany counties and have enrolled in a two- or four-year college in a foodservice or hospitality degree program. For additional scholarship criteria and to download an application, visit www.tasteofbuffalo.com. The application deadline is Friday, April 12. Selected recipients will be notified no later than May 1, 2019.
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order/subcontract is then awarded to the lowest priced supplier that meets the minimum technical requirements. The majority of EM WVDP’s remaining savings for the first quarter of fiscal 2019 came from credit card transactions by CHBWV cardholders who purchase items that cost less than $3,000 and blanket purchase order releases for recurring needs through agreements with suppliers. Those two tools allow for up to $50,000 in savings per quarter. Additionally, the site benefits from the utilization of SCMC multi-site and enterprisewide commodity agreements and an online marketplace with electronic catalogs. These tools represent less than one percent of the overall savings.
The Jennie B. Richmond Nursing Home (JBR) recently announced Allysa L. Olsen has as its new administrator to manage operations for the 80-bed facility in Springville. Olsen, a South Buffalo native, brings a background in social work and crisis counseling to JBR. She began her new position on March 11. “I’m eager to meet the residents and staff at the Jennie B.,” said Olsen. “By all accounts, JBR is a treasured part of Springville and I look forward to maintaining its tradition of quality long-term nursing care and short-term rehab services.” She has experience in assisted living, longterm care and sub-acute rehabilitation facilities in Western New York, specializing in admissions and discharge processes as well as advocating for resident rights and needs. Olsen earned a Long-
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Everyone’s favorite Dummy Downhill took place Sunday on a course built at the bottom of Yodeler slope. The dummies are constructed of wood, plastic, cardboard — even hot dog rolls — but no metal is allowed. They must be no taller than six feet and no heavier than 40 pounds.
Each year, the Holiday Valley snowmaking crew creates a giant Snowbar, just outside Yodeler Lodge, with the profits donated to local charities. The location was the center of action both Saturday and Sunday with a DJ, the Safety Patrol Cookout, Mercy Flight lawn games and the Dummy Downhill.
Photos Taken by Holiday Valley The Snow Kayak Race was a new event this year that took place at the bottom of Cindy’s Run.
Sunday’s warm, wet weather did not stop contestants in the Costume Parade from swooshing down Mardi Gras slope in their amazing and creative costumes. The stakes were high because the “Best of Show” adult and child won season passes for the 2019-20 season.
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knee surgery or anything.” Brown said he finds Krause completely fascinating because she The West Valley has faithfully carried out Demonstration Project her duties over all these (WVDP) safely years. He said everybody completed the disposition at the town offices relies of waste from the on her. It’s not just his demolition of the 50-feet office — it’s the clerk’s tall, 10,000 square foot office, the court office and Vitrification Facility at the highway department. the WVDP. “She’s the sun and we “The safe and all go around the sun,” compliant disposition Brown said. of Vitrification Facility Krause still does Photo Submitted demolition waste is A Waste Operations crew prepares a waste container everything long-form another important step for Vitrification Facility demolition debris during the and does record keeping in the progress towards by hand. Brown gave an project. site cleanup,” said DOEexample of her diligence WVDP Director Bryan accomplishment. complex demolition and said when the office Bower. “The team was of a radioactively went through a state audit a few years ago, an The disposition of all deliberate in the planning contaminated facility official came and asked Vitrification Facility and execution of this at the WVDP to where their records were. demolition waste debris work, and worked date. Demolition was was completed after closely with the onsite completed on September He said when Krause started producing a shipping 416 intermodal demolition crew and 20, 2018. number of big ledgers, the containers, and 42 offsite disposal facilities The Vitrification lady asked if that was how specialty containers resulting in the safe and Facility was used to offsite for disposal last compliant disposition of solidify radioactive liquid she did everything and month. demolition waste,” Loop high-level waste that was she replied “yes.” He said Peggy Loop, vice said. stored at the WVDP. This the lady was in disbelief. In addition to president of CHBWV Demolition of waste was generated from bookkeeping, Krause is Waste and Site the Vitrification 1966 to 1972 during the also the budget officer Operations, commended Facility represented commercial reprocessing and does payroll — and the team on this the largest and most of spent fuel at the site. she does it on an electric typewriter from the 1970s. To make it easier for her, Brown said he suggested they look into a payroll service. “When the payroll lady came down for a meeting The Allegany State Park Historical Society which also covers skiing at Allegany State to discuss what we needed is proud to present Edna Northrup as its Park. latest guest speaker Saturday, March 16. Northrup was once interviewed by Oprah and could expect, her first The presentation will be held at 1 p.m. Winfrey on her TV for climbing to the Base question was, ‘How do you do the payroll now?’ at Allegany State Park’s “Camp Allegany” Camp at Mt. Everest at 84 years old. She classroom building, located past Red House told Winfrey that “it was something I always Hildagarde said, ‘I do it.’ The lady asked, ‘How do Lake off of ASP Route 2, near the new Bova wished to accomplish.” you do it?’ Hildagarde Cottages. Northrup’s children include bestselling said, ‘On my electric Along with Lillian Congdon, Northrup co- author Dr. Christiane Northrup and former typewriter. I’ve had it for wrote the coffee table book “For The Love of Olympic Skier Penny Northrup. 40 years,’” Brown said. Skiing: Our Story of Skiing in Ellicottville,” “The lady was shocked
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and looked at me, and I said, ‘Welcome to 1971. When you crossed the tracks, you didn’t know it, but you crossed into a time warp.’” Brown said when he took office, there was an old Compaq computer in Krause’s office that was used for his first six months as a Post-It note holder — literally. Anytime he wanted to leave her a note, he would stick it on the screen. “I noticed she wasn’t using it, so I finally asked her one day if she wanted the computer in there,” he said. “She said she had never turned it on, nor did she have any idea how long it had been here. The town board said she needed one. The computer arrived there in the ‘90s and it weighed a ton. It’s gone now and she has a lot more room on her desk.” According to Brown, Krause is still going strong, but plans to finally retire next year. He said she tried to retire this year and announced it to him in January. In an effort to stall her a bit, he explained the process of replacing her and said it would probably take 10 months to find a replacement for her. “There’s no replacing her and none of us want her to go,” he said. “I told her I wouldn’t even know how to tell people what her job duties are so, if she was serious, she needed to put together a list of her duties that we can go through.” Brown said he also
told her by the time the town picks a new person and she can start training them, it’ll be into October, so it made more sense to wait until next year. Three months into 2019 and Hildagarde is still Brown’s clerk. “This is my 14th year as supervisor and Hildagarde has been there forever,” he said. “I tell her all the time that I’m the fifth supervisor she’s trained.” Before Brown took office, Roy Arena, Tony Burrelli, Harold Gerwitz and Krause’s late husband, Charles — who had the position two different times and moved on to being a county legislator — were the town supervisors. Krause said she started doing the books in 1976 when her husband became town supervisor, with one break when Dorothy Gerwitz did the books during her husband’s term. “Charlie was the town supervisor for 18 years, which was nine terms. He’s the one that made me work for the town,” Krause said. “I love working here because I love working with the people.” Brown said Krause is a marvelous woman and he can’t say enough good things about her. He said for someone to keep doing this at 88 years old — the changes she’s seen in the town and the different things that have happened over the years — she’s just a wealth of knowledge and wonderful to be around.
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