CHECKING OUT THE TUNES & OTHER STUFF IN ELLICOTTVILLE......PAGE 10 February 16 - 22, 2017
Volume 12 ~ Issue 8
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Three Days Of Activities!
Penguin Paddle at HV
Ellicottville Winter Carnival and Mardi Gras Weekend
Benefit for Lounsbury Adaptive Ski Program, Feb. 25
5 E. Washington St. ~ 699-1226 BIRDDOG PARTY
Friday, February 17th, 6-8PM
36 Washington St. ~ 699-4455
PARTY SQUAD Thursday, February 16th, 9PM
LEON & THE FORKLIFTS Saturday, February 18th, 6PM
7 Monroe Street ~ 699-2199 VINNIE DEROSA
Friday, February 17th, 8PM DNR ON TAP
Saturday, February 18th, 8PM JESS & ED
Sunday, February 19th, 5PM
20 Monroe Street ~ 699-4162
Is there a better way to start bringing the winter fun to a close in Ellicottville than Winter Carnival Weekend, featuring the 25th Annual Mardi Gras Parade, produced by the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce? We can’t think of anything either! Come out to our part of the Enchanted Mountains March 10-12 to be a part of the festivities and fun. We have an expanded lineup
WASTED WHISKEY
Greg Cappelli said he is investigating more parking spaces, and said some diagonal spaces had been added to the side of the DPW building. He said he is seeking grants to study ways to add more parking in the Village.
Sneak Peek Inside this Issue...
M&T Opens New Ellicottville Branch Full-Service Branch with Technology Upgrades...Pg. 5
M&T Bank opened its new Ellicottville branch Monday, February 13, continuing its longstanding commitment to the Cattaraugus County community. The new Washington Street branch will have a fresh look and upgraded technology, including a new drive-up ATM to offer increased access to customers on the go.
ECS Freshman in Pro Bowl ... Page 3 Flag Football Pro Bowl in Orlando
Ski Updates... Pages 6 & 7
Updates For Holiday Valley & HoliMont Ski Resorts
Mayors Report Village Mayor John Burrell started the Board of Trustees meeting on Monday night with the good news that National Grid had refunded the Village $6,018.63 for upgrading the power supply at the Waste Water Treatment Plant. The Mayor also reported the county had given the Village a check for $9,238.11 the county had collected for a delinquent sewer tax warrant. He also said he and Village Clerk Mary Klahn had met with the auditor. The report is still confidential, but the Mayor reported that once it is complete the report will be reviewed by the See “BOARD” Page 11
and after lunch, they decided to race down the slopes in black plastic garbage bags,” said Holiday Valley Director Jane Eshbaugh. “Each year, the event becomes more elaborate with racers dressed up in black and white attire to resemble penguins.” In 1988, the group became known as the Penguin Paddle and adopted LASP as the beneficiary of their See “PADDLE” Page 11
Telestock 2017
Telestock Returns to Holiday Valley;
Story by John Thomas Staff Writer
B.D. LENZ Saturday, February 18th, 6PM
Saturday, February 18th, 9PM
Get ready to slide down the snowy Yodeler slopes at Holiday Valley on Saturday, February 25th. Their annual Penguin Paddle will commence at 11am and the day will be filled with tons of fun activities to support the Lounsbury Adaptive Ski Program (LASP). “29 years ago, a group of friends from Cleveland held a cookout
Waste Water Treatment Plant Close to Completion
Friday, February 17th, 7PM
TWO GUYS DRINKING BEER Friday, February 17th, 9PM
See “MARDI” Page 11
By Kerra Trivieri
VB Hears from Residents
RANDLE & THE LATE NIGHT SCANDALS
20 Washington Street ~ 699-2530
this year to bring even more fun to the downtown, if that’s possible. Friday night, March 10, everything kicks off with the second annual Junior Bacchus Ball. This year’s party will be held upstairs at Madigan’s from 7-9 pm. This party is not like any other. We will be crowning the Mardi Gras King and Queen
By Anna Hagley
on Friday, February 24th from 9am3pm. Holiday Valley and The City They have been holding the Garage join together at the annual event since 2001 with the breathtaking Yodeler Champagne idea of creating a good-vibes-only Sundeck for another year of love, peace and skiing at Holiday Valley See “TELESTOCK” Page 11
New Ski Group
Change Coming to Washington
Intermediate to Advanced Skiers Ski Groups By Victor Rieman
Phil Vogt Presents Plans for Old Apres Building
Ski bum, park rat, ripper, shredder…. whatever they call themselves, the mogul thumping, glades navigating, and wall conquering subset of Holiday Valley finally have a program to call home. Local ski guru Mike P. is offering bi-weekly sessions known as “Ski with Mike P.” They will meet Wednesdays and Sundays from 10am to noon. The Wednesday sessions will focus on more intermediate ski areas such as the “blue square” runs. The groups on Sunday will be for the more adventurous, focusing on skiing black diamonds and trees. These groups are not meant to serve as lessons, but just to help form a community of like-minded winter athletes. The group is open for any moderate to advance skier, telemark skier, or snowboarder. Reservations required and limited spots available, email ctoth@holidayvalley.com . Sunday group, be at the bottom of Chute by 10am. Wednesday group meets at the bottom of Mardi Gras at 10am.
Renovation plans for 23 Washington Street include: adding a 480-square foot addition to the rear of the building, extending the balcony over the sidewalk, removing the “alpine style” roof on the front of the building, and adding a flat, accessible roof.
Story and Photo By John Thomas Staff Writer
The Village Planning Board started off its Tuesday night meeting with consideration of a garage at 21 Elk Street. Aaron Teller was on hand to represent the owners of the property. The owners want to expand the present garage and change its roof height. Village Planner Gary Palumbo went over some of the specifications. The project is an accessory structure to the house and is allowed in the local zoning. It will be a garage only and will not include See “PLANS” page 9
Mardi Gras Weekend : March 10 - 12, 2017 : Ellicottville NY