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Ring in Spring in Ellicottville and beyond this March By Kellen M. Quigley
As temperatures begin to rise, springtime activities are just around the corner. But there is still going to be plenty of snow in some areas, so March in Ellicottville has something for everyone. Fast-paced, family-friendly, laughter-inducing or just plain fun, enjoy it all as ski season winds down and we welcome the blooming of flowers and return of green grass. On March 7, head to Holiday Valley to paint your own shotski with Canvas-NCocktails. It’s the perfect girl’s night out! Design your own ski for $50 or create a shotski for $60 in the company of friends with a cocktail or two to help get your creative juices flowing! Held at the Snowledge Room in the Tamarack Club at p.m. Text Rebecca at (716) 560-7489 to reserve your spot
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Times file photo As ski season winds down and the return of spring is upon us, there’s still plenty of snowy activities in Ellicottville to participate in this March, including Mardi Gras and Winter Carnival Weekend and the costume parade at Holiday Valley.
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Photo submitted Twin sisters Hayly and Logan Fredrickson took home gold once again at the 2020 NYSPHSAA Skiing Championships in February.
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Ellicottville is the champions again! On Feb. 26, Ellicottville Central School welcomed the Girls Ski Alpine Team back home, and with them, the New York State Championship for skiing. Hayly and Logan Fredrickson, twin sisters and juniors at Ellicottville, were welcomed back first with an announcement made on the morning news by Superintendent Bob Miller. Miller was proud to welcome the girls home with another state title. The Fredricksons then walked around the school where students, teachers and faculty members congratulated them. High fives were offered, and cheering could be heard throughout the school. Both girls proudly displayed “battle scars” from the races.
The school’s ski alpine team had attended the 2020 NYSPHSAA Skiing Championships over the past weekend, where Logan Fredrickson brought home the gold for the Giant Solum for the second year in a row. “It is a really great feeling,” she said. “Our hard work definitely paid off.” Hayly Fredrickson came home with second place in the Giant Solum. “It is a little upsetting that the team did not do as well overall, but we always have next year,” she added. The Fredricksons are known for revamping the Ellicottville Alpine Ski Team over the past couple of years. Both girls have worked hard to recruit new members, and worked together to bring the team to new heights.
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Fredrickson sweeps U21/19 State Championships By Caitlin Croft The U21/19 State Championship weekend started off with a Super-G at Bristol Mountain in Canandaigua. Day Two was a Giant Slalom and Day Three was a Slalom both held at Hunt Hollow Ski Club in Naples. Day One: Ladies: Logan Fredrickson of Holiday Valley took home the gold, winning by over a second in this one run event. Hayly Fredrickson (HV) finished 5th, Amanda Arteaga (HO) 7th, Rory Sauereisen (HV) 9th, Megan Peters (HO) 16th and Brooke Willer (HV) 25th. Men: Alexander Wojnowski (HV) took 15th, Will Knauss (HO) 16th, Logan Hubert (HV) 27th and William Dunn (HV) 43rd. Day Two: Ladies: Logan Fredrickson (HV) found herself atop the podium again with the gold medal followed by her teammate and sister Hayly Fredrickson (HV) with the silver medal. Rory Sauereisen (HV) took 9th, Kate Masliwec (HO) 19th, Megan Peters (HO) 23rd, Evelyn Polly (HV) 34th and Brooke Willer (HV) 35th. Men: Will Knauss of HoliMont finished 7th, Alexander Wojnowski (HV) 10th, Logan Hubert (HV) 19th, Ross Fuller (HV) 32nd and William Dunn (HV) 38th. Day Three: Ladies: Logan Fredrickson (HV) swept the final day with another gold medal finish. Amanda Arteaga (HO) took 16th, Kate Masliwec (HO) 18th, Rory Sauereisen (HV) 17th, Evelyn Polly (HV) 32nd and Brooke Willer (HV) 33rd. Men: Alexander Wojnowski (HV) finished 7th, Ross Fuller (HV) 11th, Will Knauss (HO) 27th, Logan Hubert (HV) 35th and William Dunn (HV) 38th. Moving on to U21/19 Easterns will be Amanda Arteaga, Rory Sauereisen,
Megan Peters (alternate), Kate Masliwec (alternate), Alexander Wojnowski, Will Knauss, Ross Fuller, Logan Hubert (alternate) and William Dunn (alternate). Both Hayly and Logan Fredrickson decline their invitations. IN THE U16 races, athletes competed in their state championship starting with a Slalom at Hunt Hollow Ski Club followed by a Giant Slalom and Super-G at Bristol Mountain. Day One: Ladies: Simona Muscarella (HO) walked away in the top spot with a narrow win of .03 seconds. Isabella Stringer (HO) finished 7th, Mary Catherine Mangan (HO) 12th, Alison Martin (HV) 15th, Madalyn Cummings (HO) 16th, Gianna Ferrara (HO) 23rd, Charlotte Branscombe (HO) 34th, Claire Rintoul (HO) 45th, Sarah Kelly (HO) 50th, Heather Dunlap (HO) 51st and Sophie Krawec 53rd. Men: Carson Corey (HV) took 7th, Logan McCulloch (HO) 24th, Andrew Williams (HO) 25th, Blake Preston (HO) 27th, Gabriel Lisowsky (HO) 28th, Buck Rathbun (HO) 35th and Owen Griffith (HV) 36th. Day Two: Ladies: Madalyn Cummings (HO) took home the bronze medal. Mary Catherine Mangan (HO) finished 4th, Isabella Stringer (HO) 6th, Alison Martin (HV) 11th, Megan Williams (HV) 15th, Alexandra Smillie (HV) 18th, Ashley Hubert (HV) 20th, Charleigh Priestman (HO) 25th, Gianna Ferrara (HO) 36th, Sophia Gambino (HV) 40th, Halle Stephens (HV) 41st, Claire Rintoul (HO) 50th, Sophie Krawec (HV) 54th and Iris Polly (HV) 58th. Men: Buck Rathbun (HO) placed 8th, Carson Corey (HV) 9th, Liam Ainslie (HO) 14th, Logan McCulloch (HO) 15th, Andrew Williams (HO) 23rd, Blake Preston (HO) 30th and Owen Griffith (HV) 38th.
Photo submitted Ellicottville skier Rory Sauereisen (center) was presented with the Hard Charger award. She is flanked by fellow teammates twins Logan and Hayly Fredrickson.
Day Three: Ladies: Mary Catherine Mangan (HO) finished up the series with the silver medal. Simona Muscarella (HO) took 5th, Madalyn Cummings (HO) 9th, Alison Martin (HV) 13th, Ashley Hubert (HV) 23rd, Megan Williams (HV) 25th, Cece Carls (HO) 26th, Brooklyn Napolitano (HO) 27th, Charlotte Branscombe (HO) 28th, Charleigh Priestman (HO) 32nd, Sarah Kelly (HO) 34th and Isabella Stringer (HO) 37th. Claire Rintoul (HO) finished 39th, Sophia Gambino (HV) 43rd, Iris Polly (HV) 45th, Halle Stephens (HV) 51st and Sophie Krawec (HV) 54th. Men: Carson Corey (HV) took 9th, Buck Rathbun (HO) 15th, Logan McCulloch (HO) 23rd, Ryan Gambrell (HO) 26th, Andrew Williams (HO) 27th, Liam Ainslie (HO) 31st, Blake Preston (HO) 39th, Owen Griffith (HV) 40th and Gabriel Lisowsky (HO) 43rd. Moving on to U16 Eastern Championships is Simona
Muscarella, Mary Catherine Mangan, Madalyn Cummings and Isabella Stringer. Moving on to U16 Eastern Finals is Alison Martin, Megan Williams, Alexandra Smillie (alternate), Carson Corey, Buck Rathbun, Liam Ainslie and Logan McCulloch (alternate). IN THE U14 races, athletes had a last chance weekend to qualify for their state championships being held at our own HoliMont Ski Club. This series, The Horst Derby, hosted by Song Mountain in Tully takes the five best boys and girls and adds them to the State Qualification. Day one was a Slalom and Day Two was a Giant Slalom. Day One: Girls: Sophia Goldberg (HV) took 4th, Ruby Wiley (HO) 7th and Teagan Banyard (HO) 8th. Boys: Breck DuPaul (HO) finished with the silver medal. Grant Stephens (HV) took 10th and Holden Bozek (HO) 11th.
Day Two: Girls: Sophia Goldberg (HV) walked away with the bronze medal. Ruby Wiley (HO) finished 10th, Teagan Banyard (HO) 12th and Eilis Teahen (HO) 19th. Boys: Holden Bozek (HO) finished 7th and Christian Lisowsky (HO) 22nd. Competing this weekend at the Mud, Sweat n’ Gears, U14 State Championships is Ferrara Francesca, Charlotte Harter, Olivia Cummings, Jane Rathbun, Carissa Dunlap, Sydney Kuder, Emmylu Carls, Molly Derose, Kaitlyn Turnbull, Sophia Goldberg (alternate), Maxwell Burget, Hans Solly, Henry Black, Dougie Basadur, Liam Hamel, Gavin Weinstein and Breck DuPaul. Good luck to all of those competing, check in next week for the U14 State Championship Results along with the U12/10/8 Results from the Holiday Valley Giant Slalom.
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ERA Team VP to host blood drive Friday in Ellicottville
ERA Team VP Real Estate and Vacation Rentals is excited to announce they are hosting an Ellicottville Community Blood Drive on Friday, March 6 at the Ellicottville Town Center to benefit the American Red Cross. “We are thrilled to host something as meaningful and important as a blood drive in our community,” said Bill Soffel, Broker/ Owner of ERA Team VP. “The American Red Cross is such an important organization that does so much across Western New York so we’re excited to be working with such a prominent and crucial team as theirs.” The American Red Cross provides approximately 40% of our nation’s blood and blood components, all of which come from volunteer donors. In addition to blood donations, the Red Cross also provides
emergency disaster relief to more than 60,000 families per year. “What better way to give back to our community than this,” said Rachael WileySteffen, COO of ERA Team VP. “We’ve also been fortunate to receive phenomenal support from the community and local businesses.” ERA Team VP will be offering free refreshments and giveaways at the event for those who donate to the cause, many of which were donated
by local businesses such as Cupcaked Bakery, Monroe Street Brick & Brew, Mud Sweat & Gears, Katy’s Café and Ellicottville Brewing Company. The blood drive will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ellicottville Town Center, 28 Parkside Drive. Donors are encouraged to pre-register to alleviate waiting time, but walk-ins are welcome. To register, contact Kaysie Griffith at kaysie. griffith@teamvp.com or call (716) 699-4800.
Ellicottville Brewing Co. continues to expand its reach as it now owns and brews Empire Brewing Co. beer in Central New York. Empire, which shut down last fall, is returning to the market with such brews as Black Magic Nitro Stout, Skinny Atlas Light and Local Grind (a coffee ale). A new Empire beer, New York State of Mind, a hazy New England-style IPA, is also in production at Ellicottville. Draft versions of the New York State of Mind and the Black Magic stout should be available in the coming week, said Jon Dubee, craft brand manager at Onondaga Beverage, which will distribute the Empire beers in Central New York counties. Some of the canned beers, including the Skinny Atlas Light, should be on the market by April 1, Dubee said. Draft versions of the New York State of Mind and the Black Magic stout should be available in the coming week. Some of the canned beers, including the Skinny Atlas Light,
should be on the market by April 1. Under the heading “The Dawn of a New Empire,” Onondaga Beverage put out this statement to its customers: “Ellicottville Brewing is proud to announce the relaunch of the Empire Brewing Company in New York state. 2020 will see the introduction of both exciting new brands including State of Mind New England Style IPA and re-launch of the favorites such as Skinny Atlas Kolsch and Black Magic Nitro Stout. This New York craft beer forerunner is resurrected! “Ellicottville Brewing is proud to bring Empire Beer back to New York State as part of the Ellicottville Brewing family. With state of art brewing and packaging facilities, backed by our high tech QA lab, Empire Brewing will bring new delicious recipes comprised of high-quality liquid along with all new packaging and innovative styles.” Ellicottville Brewing, founded in the ski resort town in 1995, is now one of Western New York’s largest craft brewers. It operates three brewpubs
— in Ellicottville, Bemus Point and Fredonia — and has a large production brewery in Little Valley. Empire, one of New York’s oldest craft brewers, suffered a double collapse last fall. Its original brewpub in downtown Syracuse’s Armory Square closed in October after it lost its lease. Not long afterward, the Empire Farm Brewery in Cazenovia closed after it was purchased in a bankruptcy auction. Both were owned by David Katleski but operated as separate companies. The trademarks for the Empire name and its beers were not part of the bankruptcy. At the time of the bankruptcy, they were still owned by Empire Brewing, while a “security interest” in them was assigned to the company’s law firm, Harris Beach. Katleski, the former Empire owner, was not only one of the early New York state craft brewery owners, but the founder of the New York State Brewers Association, which helped lobby for legal and regulatory changes that boosted the craft beer industry across New York.
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ECS NEWS & SPORTS ECS student musicians head to All-County this weekend By Adam Silvernail Student Reporter
It’s set to be a musical weekend for students from Ellicottville Central who will leave to perform at the annual All-County Festival. All-County is an event where band and chorus students from 10 different schools in Cattaraugus County who excel in the field of music perform in a concert with a guest conductor in two days. All-County happens twice a year, with this weekend’s concert March 7 at Franklinville Central School. There, the Elementary Chorus, Junior High School Band and Senior High School Chorus will participate. A second concert will be held March 21 with the Elementary Band, Junior High School
Chorus and Senior High School Band will perform. All-County concerts are held at a different school each year. Because the schools that host All-County have to be big enough to accommodate so many students, Ellicottville has never hosted the event. However, that doesn’t mean many students from Ellicottville haven’t participated in the event over the years. There are different criteria for getting into All-County at different age levels. For elementary and junior high kids, a teacher must recommend them before they’re considered for entry. For senior high students, participation in the annual solo-fest is required. Either way, the people who run All County make the final decision on who gets in.
Several students and band teacher Cyrstal Wilder shared what they’re favorite things about All-County are. Alexander Hunt, a trombone player, said, “The food there is generally pretty good.” Being conducted by a new conductor is a favorite of saxophone player Jalee Evans. “It can be a refreshing change of pace. Also, I like the new music.” Abigail Ploetz, a percussion player, said her favorite thing is “meeting new people that love to make music.” Megan Hartsell, a trumpet player, said, “I’d probably say hanging out with my friends and missing school.” “Meeting new people with the same interests,” was a favorite thing of Madison Kilby, a baritone player. “Also, missing
school is nice,” she added. For her favorite thing, Mrs. Wilder said, “Seeing 10 schools come together working on the same music to perform in a few days and watching the conductor to get new ideas.” Although there are many great things about the All-County weekends, the students and Wilder also shared some ideas for how to make it even better. “I would like it to be shorter,” Alexander Hunt said, “Sometimes when we master a song, we still spend time practicing it when we don’t need to.” Jalee Evans said, “It’s kind of the same kids every year. Some rotate in and out, but it’s generally the same group.” Abigail Ploetz responded, “I would like it if we could have All-County here (Ellicottville)
Holland holds on at the buzzer, beats Ellicottville in C2 semifinal
By Sam Wilson Down three points in the sectional semifinals, the Ellicottville boys basketball team got two looks at extending its season, at least into overtime. One just missed, the other was blocked. And Holland denied the Eagles a trip to the Section 6 Class C2 championship game, 54-51, Tuesday night at Jamestown Community College. The Dutchmen (16-6) trailed 39-31 at halftime, and slowly chipped away in the second half, taking a lead on a Noah Kirsch three-pointer less than two minutes into the fourth quarter. Holland held Ellicottville scoreless for nearly six minutes into the fourth, taking a 50-42 lead, before the Eagles started to rally. “The kids battled,” Ellicottville coach Dave McCann said. “Even down eight there late, about a minute and a half left. They were doing the things they needed to do to put themselves in that position to get that last shot. You’ve got some missed free throws on their part, we did a pretty good job of getting the ball up the court, we found open guys, the open guy made the shot and to even get it back down from 8 to 3 in that one-minute stretch showed a lot about the heart these kids had.” Sophomore guard Logan Grinols broke out with a team-high 17 points for Ellicottville, making four threepointers, and took four steals. He had the second look at a tying threepointer, after Lucas Marsh’s attempt missed but the Eagles secured a rebound. “We wanted to have three of our best shooters around on the perimeter and I’m good with any one of those three taking the shot,” McCann said of the last play. “The ball found Lucas’ hands, he had a good, clean look at it, it just went a little long on him. We got the rebound out to Logan, and he got the ball deflected.” Also for Ellicottville, Clayton Rowland had 16 points and 12 rebounds. Wyatt Chudy (four steals) and Leif Jimerson had eight points each. The Eagles may not have needed a desperate rally late with a few more free throws. Ellicottville shot 15-for-27 at the foul line. “It’s definitely an issue,” McCann admitted,
“you lose by three, you’re 15-of-27 on the line, it’s frustrating for the kids, frustrating for us as a coaching staff and we’ve got to get better at it.” Of the Eagles’ offensive woes until the final two minutes, McCann said his team settled for shots too often in the fourth. “I thought they picked up their defensive intensity in the second half quite a bit,” he said. “I think we were settling for some things that we weren’t really settling for in the first half. I think we took a lot of quick shots that we didn’t need to necessarily take, instead of trying to work the ball around and looking to attack. I just thought their intensity picked up and our intensity on the offensive end dropped off a little bit.” Tyler Scheffler led Holland with 16 points and Kirsch had 10, while Nolan Perry and Joe Ferrara had eight each. No. 2 Holland will play top seed and defending C2 champion Randolph Friday night at JCC. Despite the Dutchmen’s strong record, they have experience trailing this year. So coach Brandon Camacho said Holland didn’t lose composure trailing at half. “We’ve kind of been in those positions quite a bit, unfortunately,” Camacho said. “And even our last playoff game we were down I think 15 at one point in the second quarter. So it’s something where we’re comfortable with it I try to stay calm as well, just what can we do differently and fix it. They did a really good job tonight of just composing themselves in the second half and just kind of slowly chipping away at it. That’s what we talked about, we’re not going to take them down with one big punch, it’s going to be slowly chip away at the lead and they did a really good job. Credit to them, they just kept fighting.” Ellicottville graduates three seniors, including starting forwards Jordan Grinols and Niklas Logel. But the bulk of the team is its junior class, and McCann hopes the Eagles learn from their latest trip to JCC. “We just talked about trying to get over this hump,” McCann said. “This semifinal game has been kind of a thorn in our side for a few years now, even before these guys. So they just need to keep working
Photo by Sam Wilson Ellicottville’s Wyatt Chudy (24) looks to make a pass against Holland in the first half of a Section 6 Class C2 semifinal boys basketball game Tuesday at Jamestown Community College.
on improving, getting better on fundamental skills. Obviously we just talked about getting to the free throw line. Just fundamentals of shooting and ball handling, we’ve got to get better at those.” AT JAMESTOWN Ellicottville (51) Jimerson 4 0-2 8, L. Grinols 5 3-4 17, Logel 0 2-4 2, Rowland 4 8-15 16, Chudy 3 2-2 8. Totals: 16 15-27 51. Holland (54) Perry 3 0-0 8, Nellis 1 1-4 4, Kirsch 4 1-5 10, Ostrowski 1 3-4 5, Scheffler 6 4-4 16, Lewandowski 1 0-0 3, Ferrara 3 1-2 8. Totals: 19 10-19 54. Ellicottville 10 29 42 51 Holland 11 21 38 54 Three-point goals: E’ville 4 (L. Grinols 4); Holland 5 (Perry 2, Nellis, Kirsch, Ferrara). Total fouls: E’ville 18, Holland 20. Fouled out: None. Ellicottville 60, Frewsburg 49 Strong defensive presence and free throws proved to be the difference for No. 3 Ellicottville in a backand-forth win at home in the Feb. 28 Section 6 Class C2 quarterfinal. “Our defense was consistent all night, and that’s what carried throughout the game,” Ellicottville coach Dave McCann said. “(Frewsburg) knocked
down shots in the first and third quarter, but our ball pressure in the second and fourth quarter was really good. “We held Brad Nelson to very few good looks. We were strong defensively against him and I knew we would have to be to win tonight. Our kids stepped up in the fourth quarter. We were able to knock down free throws down the stretch to extend our lead and earn the victory.” Frewsburg took an early 19-13 lead after the first quarter, but the Eagles battled back to tie it at halftime. Despite the Bears holding onto a one-point advantage, Ellicottville outscored Frewsburg 21-9 in the fourth quarter to advance to the semifinals. Ellicottville finished the game shooting 22 of 26 from the line. Clayton Rowland was a teambest 11-for-12 from the line to go along with his 22 points. He added 10 rebounds, six steals and five assists. Leif Jimerson also finished in double figures with 16 points. Wyatt Chudy recorded nine points and 11 rebounds. Brad Nelson highlighted the doubledigit scorers for No. 6 Frewsburg (15-6) with 15 points. Aaron Hair had a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Jameson Sposato chipped in 11 points.
Dowdy, Hubbard lead Salamanca girls over Ellicottville
Salamanca forwards Kylee Dowdy and Jaeden Hubbard keyed Salamanca to a rubber-match victory at home over Ellicottville, 6334, and into the semifinals of the Section 6 Class C2 girls basketball playoffs. Dowdy racked up 23 points and 14 rebounds Feb. 28 while Hubbard totaled 21 points and 13 boards for the fourth-seeded Warriors (9-11). Nizhoni Kennedy grabbed nine rebounds, Marla Warrior handed out six assists and Aly Hill added four steals. Makenna Smith had a team-best eight points for the fifth-seeded Eagles (8-13). After splitting in the regular season, Salamanca ran away with the third matchup, jumping out to an 18-5 lead and maintaining a cushion from there. “(We) came out hungry,” said Salamanca coach Bryelle Wallin, whose team would meet the winner of the game between Holland and Westfield in Thursday’s semis. “We’ve
West Valley Central School principal, Daniel Amodeo, announced the following students in grades 7-12 have been named to the honor roll for the first quarter of the 2019-20 school year.
HIGH HONOR ROLL Grade 7 – Eve Niesyty, Maggie Parish Grade 9 – Chris Amodeo Grade 10 – Kayleann Kowalski Grade 11 – Chloe Chai Grade 12 – Caitlyn Cizdzie HONOR ROLL Grade 7 – Isabella Gibson, Natalie Stanier, Jack Tharnish Grade 9 – Ben Fisher, Kasper Heitman, Gabrielle Hickey, Zander Smith,
AT SALAMANCA Ellicottville (34) Ficek 1 2-6 4, Smith 3 0-0 8, Ruiz 1 3-4 5, Rowland 2 0-0 4, Eddy 0 0-2 0, Earley 1 2-8 4, Alexander 2 1-2 6. Totals: 11 8-22 34. Salamanca (63) Brown 1 0-0 3, Warrior 1 1-2 4, Rea 3 0-0 6, Kennedy 2 2-2 6, Dowdy 11 1-2 23, Hubbard 9 3-8 21, Wolfe 0 0-2 0. Totals: 27 7-16 63. Ellicottville 5 19 26 34 Salamanca 18 31 52 63 Three-point goals: Ellicottville 4 (Smith 2, Nuzzo, Alexander); Salamanca 2 (Brown, Warrior). Total fouls: Ellicottville 20, Salamanca 21. Fouled out: None.
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been preparing and working hard. It’s been a long time since the girls’ program has reached and won a playoff game, and we have a goal to make it to JCC and be playing in March. “They didn’t have an answer for Kylee and Jaeden inside. And it was really a collective team win. They played really well together tonight.”
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instead of at another school.” Megan Hartsell said, “I would like more fun music that’s somewhat challenging.” Madison Kilby answered, “They need to add more food options.” Wilder replied, “That more students would want to participate.” All County is a great event where students from many different schools go to perform in the same band. It has been around for a long time and has no intention of stopping soon. Many students from Ellicottville Central have participated, are participating and will participate in the future, and while they would make a few changes, they always have a great time.
Clayton Rowland Boys Basketball
Junior Clayton Rowland scored 22 points with 10 rebounds, six steals and five assists in the Ellicottville boys basketball team’s 60-49 win in the Section 6 Class C2 Quarterfinals over Frewsburg on Feb. 28. On the season, Rowland leads the team in rebounds (9.4 per game), assists (3.9) and steals (4.1) on the season in addition to averaging 10.9 points per game.
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HEALTH & FITNESS: HOW TO DO A PROPER PUSH-UP
By Kim Duke I am a real stickler for proper form, and one of the most basic exercises that I promote my clients to perfect is the push-up. The push-up is an amazing exercise that offers a ton of great benefits including: 1) Perform Push-Ups Anywhere — You can do push-ups anywhere because they only require your body weight. No fancy or expensive equipment required. 2) Increase Pushing Strength — Push-ups engage your chest, shoulders, triceps and core for a complete pushing exercise. If you are benching, you won’t get the same core activation. 3) Variations — Push-ups are a very dynamic exercise with many different variations to satisfy the beginner to the advanced athlete.
While pushups can be extremely beneficial to help improve your physique and muscle endurance, even people who have exercised for years may have improper pushup form. Here is a checklist to make sure you use perfect push up form every time you do a push-up! Tip #1: Straight Head/Neck Position I see this as a common mistake for people who are simply not strong enough to complete a push-up, usually due to weak chest muscles, or simply have poor posture from working on a computer all the time. The head is forced forward and down in an effort to make the push up easier. I would recommend doing knee push-ups until you can easily keep your head in line with your torso as you do the push up in a slow and controlled motion. You have
to start from somewhere, right? Tip #2: Hands Below Plane of Shoulders If you have not developed your chest muscles, the chances are you will start your push-up with your hands above the plane of your shoulders. What I mean is that when you get ready to do a pushup, your hands are placed above your shoulders, almost in the same horizontal plane as your head. Keep your hand position slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, next to the middle of your chest, which will properly work your chest, shoulders and triceps pretty equally so they all benefit. Tip #3: Hips and Torso Straight In an effort to make the push-up easier, oftentimes I see people either slouching their hip downward or pushing their hips
upward. By not keeping the hips and torso straight, the abs are almost taken out of the equation. Keep your hips in line with your torso to properly engage your abs and properly recruit the muscles as they were intended: chest, shoulders, triceps and abs. Tip #4: Full Range of Motion I’ve heard a million times how you should never let your body dip below a 90-degree angle in your elbows. I think this came about because of shoulder concerns. In my opinion, I think you should use a full range of motion, just as with every other exercise, as long as it doesn’t hurt your shoulders. Try to get your chest to slightly graze the ground, or come within an inch of the ground. Better yet, do your push-up from the ground. For a negative push-up, press yourself off the floor to a perfect plank and
ECS school board discusses budget constraints amidst modified football discussion By Ginna Hensel
The Feb. 25 meeting of the Ellicottville Central School Board of Education began with a public comment from Schavon Byroads, a parent of two ECS students. She expressed concern over the modified football situation. With the new regulations coming the Peewee and Midget football, there will be a gap for children in middle school who will not be eligible for g any football teams. “This directly affects my kid. I am here to take a stand so I can tell him I did what I could to change the situation,” Byroads said. “There are a lot of rumors going around about how the situation is being addressed.” Byroads said for a while it sounded like things had been taken . care of. The rumor was there would be an Ellicottville-Franklinville modified team, but now it is uncertain because of budget. “I am worried that if these boys don’t get the opportunity to play during middle school, they will be sitting the bench in high school because they lack experience,” she said. “I am here for two main reasons. One, to express my hope that this is being discussed. Two, if there is any possibility of some information that is to be released to the public so it’s not just a rumor mill.” Board member Shannon Chudy
said she didn’t think people understand the impact of aid, saying the district receives about $4.1 million dollars in aid, which is a 6.6 percent decrease from what Ellicottville has seen in the past. “We get this low aid because of the wealth around us,” she said. “I think about our kids. They are doing so well academically. I feel like our kids and teachers are being punished. I don’t want our kids to have to suffer.” Chudy said she doesn’t want to say the school can’t have football, French, teachers or other programs because of lack of funds, but the situation is out of the board’s control. “If we could go to [Holiday] Valley and other business and say we need your support,” she said. “Our kids are working hard, our teachers are working hard and we are doing what we can, but I think it is time to go the wealth and ask for help.” Board Member Deb Golley echoed Chudy’s remarks, saying she thinks people need to understand how the budget works. Golley said what the district pays taxes compared to what residents pay in taxes does not equate. “Cap is tough on this district, and because we pay a lot less in taxes, we can’t keep ongoing,” she said. “We really do have a huge issue with the aid we get and with the wealth in our community.”
Superintendent Bob Miller said high property wealth comes with a low tax rate. With a low tax rate, it inhibits the amount the district can take in within the tax cap, he said. “I think it is important to point out there is a lot of generosity,” he added. “Holiday Valley fives out about 4,000 in scholarships, the alumni association gives out scholarships and etc.”
IN OTHER BUSINESS, Middle School/High School Principal Erich Ploetz reported the 12-1-2 class, headed up by Kristen Rocco, went to the Great Valley Food Pantry where they spent the day with ECS grad Josh Bower. Bower gave the class a tour of the facility and the kids dropped off some donations. Next, Elementary Principal Maren Bush updated the board on the success of the reading celebration. Several field trips were announced for 1st, 5th and 4th grades. The board also passed a resolution approving the 2020-21 school calendar which will have 186 school days. Bryce Sherrard was approved as a volunteer with the baseball program, Rebecca Ortiz was added to the substitution list and a resignation was accepted from full-time aide Christina Grant. The next board meeting is scheduled for March 24 at 6 p.m. in the high school library.
Salamanca Garden Great Valley Senior Group to Club next meeting meet March 11 March 9
The Great Valley Senior Group will gather for its monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 11 at the Great Valley Fire Hall. The group includes residents from the towns of Great Valley, Humphrey, Salamanca, Ellicottville and Mansfield. The luncheon is at 1
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p.m. Please bring a dish to pass and your own place setting. Come early to visit with friends. The results of the vote on the group’s 2020 trips will be revealed. If you have any questions regarding the meeting, please call Yvonne Darts at 3010030.
The Salamanca Garden Club will hold its first meeting of 2020 on Monday, March 9 at 7 p.m. at the Riverside Chapel, 134 Broad St. Lyn Chimera, of Lessons from Nature, will present on new ideas for creating mixed containers. These ideas can be utilized as we
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then bring yourself back to the floor and release your arms and retract your shoulders. Push-Up Instructions 1. Position your body with your arms straight out, abs tight, holding your body in a plank position. 2. Hands and arms should be positioned slightly below your shoulders, fingers pointed forwards. Shoulders are pushed down away from your ears. 3. Lower your body until your chest is an inch or two above the floor, elbows pulling back at roughly a 45-degree angle. 4. Push your torso away from the ground until your arms lock, then repeat. 5. Keep head up and exhale as you push-up.
Open Mon-Sat 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Tues/Wed until 8 p.m. Closed Sundays ellicottvillelibrary.org • (716) 699-2842 Book Sale — The Presidents’ Day book sale will continue until March 9 and will be open during normal business hours. If you have books to donate to the sale, please hold on to them until May, prior to the Memorial Day Book Sale. March 9, 6-8 p.m., Knitting (& Crochet) Club — All abilities welcome, just bring some yarn and your needles. March 14, 10:30 a.m., Wondrous Women’s Writers & Illustrators Group — Saturdays (bi-weekly) in the Community Room. The topic will be “Magazine Magic.” Contact Katie Benatovich at (716) 341-1483 with questions. March 17, 3:30-5 p.m., Parkinson’s Disease Support Group — All are welcome. April 1, 1:30 p.m., Book Club — Meets the first Wednesday of the month. This month’s book is “A Narrative of the Life of Mrs. Mary Jemison” by James Seaver.
Contact Joyce Evans at 4747679 for more information. New members are always welcome to join this relaxed and informal group. Tuesdays, 11 a.m., Storytime — 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. Tax Forms — We currently have both IRS tax forms and NYS tax forms and instruction booklets available. Exercise Classes — Various exercise classes take place in the mornings at the library. Contact us at 699-2842 for exact dates and times. HEAP – Home Energy Assistance Program applications are available at the library.
‘Golden in Death’ by Nora Roberts
Pediatrician Kent Abner received the package on a beautiful April morning. Inside was a cheap trinket, a golden egg that could be opened into two halves. When he pried it apart, highly toxic airborne fumes entered his body and killed him. After Eve Dallas calls the hazmat team and undergoes testing to reassure her that she hasn’t been exposed, it’s time to look into Dr. Abner’s past and relationships. While the lab tries to identify the deadly toxin, Eve hunts for the sender. But when someone else dies in the same grisly manner, it becomes clear that she’s dealing with either a madman or someone who has a hidden and elusive connection to both victims. This book is currently available in book format only at the Ellicottville Memorial Library. It is also available as a large print book using our interlibrary loan program, or you can download for free as an eBook or eAudiobook version to your own device using your library card.
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A Calendar of Events for Ellicottville and Surrounding Communities
March 5-9 NYSSRA U14 State Championships at HoliMont.
March 7 Hemlock Woolly Adelgid training at Allegany State Park’s Camp Allegany classroom. Learn about the invasive pest Hemlock Woolly Adelgid threatening native Eastern Hemlock trees. Free. Visit www.rtpi.org. 9:30 a.m. March 7 Southern Tier’s Got Talent Finals at Ray Evans Seneca Theater, Salamanca. Round Three of three-round event. $7 per person. 7 p.m. March 9 Garden Club Presentation at Concord Senior Center, 40 Commerce Drive, Springville. Presented by Springville Concord Garden Club. Speaker Lois Donovan will discuss choosing, preserving and using pressed
flowers for cards and crafts. Demonstration included. 10:30 a.m.
March 10 Winter Snowshoe Hikes at Allegany State Park. Trek into the sunset with Park Naturalists who will lead interpretive snowshoe treks or hikes if there is not enough snow. Meeting spots vary. Call (716) 354-9101 ext. 236. 4:30 p.m.
March 13 Fat Bike Fun Ride at Allegany State Park. Meet at the main lobby of the Red House Administration Building to check in. 6:30 p.m. March 14 & 15 Winter Carnival & Mardi Gras at Holiday Valley and Downtown Ellicottville.
March 10 Green Springville Speaker Series at UNOVA Coworking, Springville. Backyard Wildlife, presented by your Wildlife Ambassador, Jimini Crowket. RSVP appreciated. Light refreshments available. 6:30 p.m.
March 14 & 15 Fireside Chat with Edna Northrup at Holiday Valley Resort, Ellicottville. Edna will speak on the early days of skiing in Ellicottville, Holiday Valley’s founding and much more. Free and for-purchase beverages. 1:30 p.m. both days
March 13-15 ‘On Golden Pond’ performances at Springville Center for the Arts. Feb. 28 & 29, March 13 & 14 at 7:30 p.m. March 1 and 15 at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $10
March 14 ECI March Meet Up at Faith United Church of Christ, Boston State Road. Presented by Equine Collaborative International. Presentations all day. Lunch available for purchase.
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Religious Services Holy Name of Mary RC Church, Ellicottville 20-22 Jefferson St., 699-2592 Sat. Vigil Mass 5pm Sun. Holy Mass 8am &10:30am St. John’s Episcopal Church, Ellicottville Washington and Jefferson Sts. 945-1820, Services 5pm Sat St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Ellicottville 6360 Rt. 219 East, 699-2265 Thrive Alive Contemporary Worship Service Sun 9am, Traditional Worship Service Sun 11am Sun Sch. & Adult Bible Study 10am Immanuel Otto 9037 Otto-East Otto Rd., Otto NY, ph. (716) 570-5953; divine services 11:15 am Sunday United Church, Ellicottville Elizabeth and Elk Sts. 699-4003, Sun Sch, begins in Sept • Worship, 11am First Baptist Church, Great Valley 5049 Rt.219, 945-4629 Sun Sch. 9:30am Worship 10:45am & 6:30pm United Methodist Church, Great Valley 5242 Rt. 219, 945-4375 Sun Sch. 10am, Worship 11am Solomon’s Porch Ministries, Mansfield 7705 Toad Hollow Rd, 716-560-7767, Sat 7pm, Sun 10am Trinity Ashford 10377 Dutch Hill Rd., Ashford NY, (716)570-5953; divine services 9:45 am Sunday. Grace Bible Baptist, Little Valley 201 Rock City Street 257-3645 Sun Sch 10am, Sun Worship 11:0am & 6pm Wed Bible study/prayer svc 7pm Our Lady of Peace RC Church, Salamanca 274 Broad St., 945-4966 Sat. Vigil Mass 4:30 p.m. Sun. Holy Mass 8:30am & 11am
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Soup bowl fundraiser to benefit Ellicottville skatepark
The Ellicottville Skatepark Committee (SK8EVL) and Finnerty’s Tap Room will host SOUP-toSKATE in support of the skatepark 1 to 4 p.m. March 29. This event is planned to raise funds towards the construction of a permanent concrete skatepark in Ellicottville Village Park. Upon arrival, attendees will choose a one-of-a-kind ceramic bowl handmade by Ellicottville Central School and AlleganyLimestone Central School students under the direction of art teachers Deb McGowan and Nicole Missel. Fill your bowl with samples of salads, soups and chili. The bowl one chooses is the bowl one gets to take home. A limited number of pre-sale tickets are available, which guarantees a student-
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made bowl. Pre-order tickets for $25 each at the Ellicottville SNOWED-IN/ PaNDaGOAT Media office, 9 W. Washington St., through any SK8EVL committee member or through McGowan at Ellicottville Central School. There are also a limited number of spots open to community members interested in competing in the Soup & Chili Cookoff. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third and entry is free. The day will also feature live music and basket raffles. Every dollar raised will be matched by the Tony Hawk Foundation/ Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation. For more information, contact Brenda Perks at 244-7573 or ellicottvilleskatepark@ gmail.com.
today. Please leave your name, phone number and number of painters. Then on March 14 and 15, don’t miss the climax of the winter in Ellicottville during Mardi Gras and Winter Carnival Weekend. It’s the biggest winter event of the season with fun activities and events for the whole family. Highlights include the Snowbar at Yodeler with music and fun, the Village Parade in Ellicottville on Saturday night, the costume parade on Sunday where the winner gets a season pass for next year and everyone’s favorite, the Dummy Downhill! This year we’re celebrating Ellicottville’s Bicentennial, so get out your vintage ski clothing and enjoy. At 1:30 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, Holiday Valley founder Edna Northrup will be giving a fireside chat at the Holiday Valley Main Lodge. Refreshments including hot mulled wine and many items showing the town of Ellicottville’s history and the start of skiing! March 21 is a chance for skiers and riders to experience the giant Intense Milk bottle at the base of Yodeler at the Intense Milk Rail Jam from noon to 2 p.m. It’s free to enter but you must have a lift ticket and a helmet. Kids under 18 must have a parent signature to participate. The following day, celebrate spring by squeezing into your speed suit and get ready for this fun Foxfire Super-G — everyone’s invited! Cost is $5 per racer; register at the Training Center. Training runs from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Rangers race at 11, everyone
else at 12:30 p.m. Helmets required, speed suit (or costume) optional. Always another great time on the slopes, the annual Pond Skimming returns to Holiday Valley on Saturday, March 28. Sign up to skim across an ice water filled pond or come cheer on your favorite competitors. If you love tubing, get to Holiday Valley Tubing Company! The tubing park offers up to 22 lanes of fast-paced downhill fun, two tows to pull you back up, and a ‘Lil Tubers area for the tykes. The tubing park is open Thursdays through Sundays for a few more weeks. Visit www.holidayvalley. com/winter/tubing/ for rates and more info. The next few weeks are also the last of the season to hop on the Sky Flyer Mountain Coaster during its winter season. The coaster, located by Holiday Valley’s Tannenbaum Lodge, lets guests ride up in their own car, then control their own speed on the twisting, turning way back down. For more info, visit www.holidayvalley.com/winter. It’s not too early to start thinking about next year’s fun on the slopes. Purchase your 2020-21 Classic Season Passes or Ultimate Passes through April 30 for the best rates! Plus you are eligible for a fee-free installment plan which makes purchasing a pass very affordable. If you are a new Classic
Passholder, once you have paid in full you can start skiing this year on March 1. Rangers, Eagles, Race team, Freestyle Team, Snowboard Team and Masters Programs also available now. March in Western New York also means all things maple. Be sure to check out the state-wide Maple Weekends, March 21-22 and 28-39. Maple producers across New York state will be hosting open houses for the public to see how maple syrup and other related products are made. This family-oriented event features sugar house tours, samples, activities and much more. For more info and to find participating maple farms, visit www.nysmaple.com. March in Ellicottville means fun on the snow, parties in the streets and on the slopes, the inevitable return of springtime and fun for all. Get out and enjoy!
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Introducing chemicals or pollution into the environment can compromise an ecosystem. However, seemingly harmless non-native plants and animals can do an equal share of damage as well. Many people might be surprised to learn that invasive species can cause turmoil in the environment, even contributing to the destruction of certain ecosystems. Certain invaders are more virulent than others. Non-native species of animals and plants are like enemy marauders. They may look like the other wildlife around, but they do not quite meld with the environment. When the ecosystem is not equipped to handle a non-native species, these species can quickly consume all of the resources and multiply so quickly that they effectively obliterate the native species. Many non-native species of plants and animals become problematic when they are put into an environment inadvertently, such as when they hitch a ride on other items. Plant life may be brought home from a vacation abroad, or new animals can be introduced to the environment if they escape as pets. Shipping vessels can bring back microscopic sea creatures, and
insects have been known to hitchhike on various modes of travel. Although efforts are made to prevent new species from invading an area, it’s impossible to catch everything. Because these plants and animals likely have no natural predators in their new surroundings, they can reproduce much faster and take over. The following are just a few of the globally invasive plants and animals that can threaten local ecosystems. · Asian tiger mosquito: Spring and summertime outings have remained forever changed thanks to this highly invasive mosquito. Its distinctive black and white stripe pattern helps the Asian tiger mosquito stand out from others. Native to tropical and subtropical areas of Southeast Asia, scientists believe it has quickly become one of the planet’s most widely-distributed animal species, spreading to at least 28 countries in a matter of 20 years. It’s believed these mosquitoes hitch rides on imported tires. · Asian carp: There are many different species of carp, which are native to Russia and China. Large fish with voracious appetites, carp take food right out of the mouths of native
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fish. These fish also stir up sediment in lakes and riverbeds, changing clear water to murky water, thus pushing out some species that can no longer survive. · Burmese python: These tropical snakes have been introduced into many warm areas, including Florida. Many were taken as pets only to outgrow their indoor habitats. They can live in the water and climb trees. With their massive size (20 feet in length), the pythons have few predators and require a lot of prey. Florida wildlife experts estimate 30,000 Burmese pythons reside in Everglades National Park alone. They even feast on alligators. · Soapbush: Sometimes referred to as Koster’s Curse, this is a perennial shrub that is highly invasive in many tropical regions of the world. Originally from Mexico and the Caribbean, soapbush was introduced to Hawaii in the 1940s and quickly began taking over. · Kudzu: This vine is native to Japan and can grow upward of a foot per day in the right conditions. It was brought to the United States to help prevent soil erosion and has never left. Since its introduction, Kudzu has been
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Enjoy a drink speakeasy-style at The Banq Cocktails & Lounge
26 Monroe St. Ellicottville 716-699-2128
Photo by Kellen M. Quigley The Banq Cocktails & Loune that recently opened on Washington Street provides patrons with a quiet, speakeasy-style place to enjoy their special spirits and liqueurs.
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Sliding Penguin-style at Holiday Valley
Photos by Eli Phillips Holiday Valley hosted its annual Penguin Paddle fundraiser Saturday for the Lounsbury Adaptive Ski Program, which teaches those with physical or cognitive disabilities to ski with unique equipment at the resort. Dozens of kids donned garbage bags and helmets and made their way down the School Haus slope to raise funds for the cause.
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Anyone who loves a great cocktail made from the finest spirits and liqueurs should stop in at The Banq Cocktails & Lounge on Washington Street. Owners Dina DiPasquale and her husband, James Czora, opened their new establishment in the former M&T Bank building Christmas week. What makes their place unique starts with the space itself because, until a few years ago, it was a bank dating back to 1890. Czora, who has been in this industry for 17 years, said they have the original safety deposit box safe that will be utilized as a whiskey club in the upcoming months. He said the bank vault will be utilized as a whiskey locker where alcohol aficionados can own a safety deposit box to keep their special spirit in the safest place possible. And the keys to the box will be owned by only the patron the bartender. DiPasquale said decorating is her sidehustle, and her design skills have made the
transformation from bank to lounge is amazing. She has created an atmosphere similar to an old speakeasy with the walls and ceiling painted a vibrant forest green, gold globe hanging lights and heavy drapes at the windows. To accent the rooms, she has decorated with vintage thrift finds from the area. DiPasquale said she is “an entrepreneurial at heart” and she’s always thinking about her next idea. She has experience in several restaurant-type businesses including Lola’s cocktail lounge that was located in the former Ellicottville Inn across the street. Her current businesses include her namesakes, Dina’s restaurant, down the street; Dina’s at the Mont, at HoliMont ski resort; T-Bar with a Twist across the street; and now, The Banq. “I wanted to create a space that was different than any other place in town,” she said. “Couches, velvet chairs and ‘moody walls’ — the timing was perfect to be inspired by the Roaring 20s.” The Banq offers craft cocktails and small plates. Inspired by the
space, they wanted to bring back touches of the bank within its décor and design choices. Czora said their cocktail program is diverse and they have something for everyone. All the syrups used in the cocktails are house-made. The drinks are hand-chosen, pre-prohibition style cocktails with their own twist. Three special bourbons come from the legendary Buffalo Trace Distillery. “We squeeze juices every shift for all of our drinks and make as much as we can from scratch,” he said. “It’s one of the things that makes our cocktail program special.” The cocktail lounge is also available for private events including weddings, corporate parties and birthday parties. Czora said they host events all the time and make every event special for the parties involved. The Banq is located at 9 Washington St. and is open to the public Wednesday through Friday from 5 p.m. to midnight and Saturday from 4:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
constraining for project development. He said he feels it needs to be more flexible as the steep slope requirement is “particularly aggressive in his mind.” Michael Schaffer, property owner on Witch Hollow Road thanked the committee and boards for their hard work on this matter. He advised he was heavily involved in the town of Wheatfield and their solar projects and asked the board to take a hard look at the 500-foot setback. Town Supervisor Matthew McAndrew advised that Ellicottville is much different than Wheatfield and the board will address the matter with the best interest of the town at heart. There are concerns about property values and soil erosion on steep slopes around the mechanicals of a solar farm. Brian Noble thanked the boards and committee for listening to the concerns of the public from the last public hearing and making changes that still allow projects but keep the land and property values in mind. Gabe Bialkowsk, owner and operator of Ellicottville Greens, commented that they are looking to build the largest vertical farm production in this area and beyond and are looking to power with solar. These restrictions will make the investment in solar even more costly as they will have to be installed on the tops of the containers and
changes the scope of their project. The board stated this has been a process and there is still a lot to think about.
Ellicottville Town Board holds second solar law public hearing
By Caitlin Croft
The February meeting of the Ellicottville Town Board opened with a public hearing regarding a local law allowing the town to opt-out of certain commercial, business and industrial exemptions. Corey Wiktor of the Cattaraugus County IDA spoke against opting out, citing this as a great tool in their toolbox for stimulating commercial improvements and development. There are few tools that Cattaraugus County has and to opt-out would be taking away one of the few they do have, Wiktor said. Town Assessor Harry Weissman advised it was more trouble than worth to opt-out. Board member Greg Fitzpatrick agreed, saying “it should be left in place.” A second public hearing regarding the proposed zoning amendment for solar projects was held next with several people in attendance who wished to speak. After the last public hearing, there had been some changes to the amendment from the public comment. The hot button change was not allowing solar farms on anything greater than a 15-percent grade or land classified as steep slopes. Another major change was increasing the set back from existing structures from 100 feet to 500 feet. Joel Santisteban of Ecology Energy spoke to these two changes citing they are particularly
IN OTHER BUSINESS, the 2015 SAM Recovery Grant was received for approximately $741,000. The first of the Shared Services initiative payment was received for $31,117.29. This is part of the collective work of the Cattaraugus County Shared Services meetings. This county was one of the first to submit their plan for shared services. In the police report, there were two overdoses at a local bar, and the board thanked Don Auge for the police’s quick response and ability to administer Narcan and save the two victims lives. It was noted that the Boot Drive will be held in May to benefit Roswell this year. The board approved Clark Patterson Lee Architects to design a new heating a boiler configuration for the town center. In the highway department, there was a conversation regarding the drainage project at Upper and Holiday Valley roads and that will happen after the spring melt. Research into grants is being done for more rock to line problem ditches. The next meeting of the Ellicottville Town Board will be March 18 at 6 p.m. at the Town/Village Hall.