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HoliMont Kicks Off The Ski Season Exhibition Trail Open, with More to Follow by the Weekend
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HoliMont opened for the season this past Wednesday, December 16 with the Exhibition Quad lift running and the Exhibition trail open. General Manager Dave Riley said in a meeting Wednesday morning that the forecast for snowmaking looks very good and that they will be opening the Meadow and Gully trails by the weekend. He also stated that there was a possibility of operating the Cascade and Sunset lifts this weekend as well, but their main focus is to be in full capacity by the Christmas holidays. HoliMont is open to the public on weekdays (excluding holidays) and to members and their guests on weekends and holidays. Weekday rates are $45/day for adults and $35/day for juniors and HoliMont has a ten time weekday pass offer for $200 that is good until the end of December. For a full report on skiing conditions, call 1-877-SKI-HOLI or go to www.holimont.com
HoliMont Passes First Hurdle In Expansion
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Village of Ellicottville Board Votes to Accept the 174 Units Into the Sewer and Water System
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BY IAN BIGGS The meeting started out with a report from the Department of Public Works. The new salt barn at the village shop has been built and is now filled. Leaves have been picked up, water lines were repaired at 29 Elizabeth Street, more new water meters have been installed, and a tree was removed in the creek at Village Park. A few more Christmas lights have been installed and fifty feet of gutter on Mill Street in front of The Villager office has been repaired. Constable Howard Gifford went over the Village report for November. He also pointed out no complaints were issued to the police department
Sneak Peek In This Issue . . .
during the Christmas Stroll. Village Planner Bob Miller spoke of applications regarding architectural plans for the proposed winery at 14 Monroe Street that the Planning Board will soon review. Miller said the architectural plans are a “vast improvement” of the current site that is essentially a two-car garage as it stands. The Sewer Report stated the lines from the Post Office to Monroe Street, back to Dekdebruns Ski Shop and the Ellicottville Inn were cleaned. Flow meters were moved back to the trunk lines and checked and lagoon number four was put back into operation. Next on the agenda was the
By Anne London After years of following Holiday Valley’s measured growth from the days when Edna Northrup and friends peddled stock for $100 a share (a significant sum at the time) at the foot of a ski trail, we now come face to face with the fact that the resort- and the community - has taken a giant leap. Welcome to The Tamarack Club - big, bold, impressive, luxurious. I urge you to look up, marvel, and then step into the splendor of The Tamarack Club with its glowing tile, cushy carpeting, front desk, small gift and snack shop, fireplace, and well appointed lounge area two floors above the ski slope which forms a movable feast of a view.
“buy into the system” as HoliMont is offering. The Mayor said, “We have worked with the town very closely, but I feel the town has grown tremendously by letting the town hook into the sewer.” He added the possibility of the village growing by “annexing some town properties such as Starlight Village and supplying the water and sewer.” Regarding the Canfield proposal, Attorney Bob Simon said the “final version is before you tonight.” The Mayor felt the Canfield project was a “winwin situation” for everyone with the money that the village will be SEE VILLAGE PAGE 11
Olean Project Moving Forward CCIDA Approves Manufacturing Expansion for Markjon Properties, LLC Wiktor said that Napoleon Engineering Services employs The Cattaraugus County Industrial roughly 30 people, the project has Development Agency held their completed SEQR review and the monthly board meeting Tuesday, CCIDA has already held a public Dec. 15. hearing on the project. The board approved a resolution authorizing the creation of legal 2010 Budget documents in connection with a The board reviewed and accepted lease/leaseback transaction for the proposed 2010 budget of Markjon Properties, LLC. $175,000. CCIDA Executive Director Corey Wiktor said that the new budget R. Wiktor said this resolution allows is in line with this year’s actual Markjon Properties, LLC to approach expenditures, and that they kept cost the board for financial assistance in check by focusing on salaries and and tax abatement for a proposed benefits, necessary travel expenses, manufacturing project in Olean, etc. He said that cost management is New York. The expansion project is very important due to the low rates roughly $1,500,000. of return on investments and interest The proposed project would create from bank accounts. a state-of-the-art 20,000 square foot The budget must be approved by building located at 1601 Johnson the Cattaraugus County Legislature Street, Olean, which will be used before it goes into effect. by Napoleon Engineering Services. The new facility allows Napoleon August Floods Engineering Services, which creates, Robert Dingman, Jr., president of tests and services bearings, to move New York and Lake Erie Railroad, from three buildings to one centrally informed the Board that they had located building. completed about 80 percent of the Wiktor said the CCIDA must work permanent repairs on the James Road to retain all the local companies it and Dayton Tunnel washouts caused can as well as focus on new business by the August flood. In addition, creation. He added that, while temporary repairs to the collapsed Napolean Engineering Services has culvert in Markhams allowed no plans to leave the community, it the railroad to restore service to is still vitally important to keep these South Dayton, Cherry Creek and specialized manufacturing jobs in the Conewango Valley. county. The repairs to James Road and the BY ERIC HUND
Architectural Digest ... page 8 Tamarack Club is Here - to Amaze & Delight You!
agreement between Mansfield and Ellicottville regarding the HoliMont Canfield project. The Mayor indicated he had “to get the three lawyers to sit down and hash out the differences in the contracts.” Patra Lowes asked to go into executive session for questions she had, however Attorney Bob Simon said Ms. Lowes’ request didn’t fall under board guidelines. Her concern was that the project lies outside of the town and village and noted how other projects outside of town are looking to hook up into the sewer district, expressing she has “a problem with that.” The mayor felt all developments should be treated the same way and should have to
Dayton Tunnel cost about $30,000, and the Markhams culvert cost about $12,000. Wiktor said he has held several meetings with FEMA about reimbursing the costs of the repairs, and that they expect FEMA will cover about 87.5% of the total cost for the James Road and Dayton Tunnel sites. TEC Associates is currently working on designing repairs for Thatcher Brook Bridge in Gowanda, two damaged stone culverts on the Cattaraugus Line and a permanent repair to the Markhams culvert. Dingman and Wiktor will decide if these repairs will be submitted to FEMA after reviewing final designs and costs. The remaining repairs will begin this winter, as long as FEMA reimburses the CCIDA for the expenses the railroad has already incurred.
Wind Energy Wiktor informed the Board that the vote on the proposed Wind Turbine Energy-Uniform Tax Exemption Policy for the CCIDA would take place at their next board meeting on Feb. 4, 2010. He said that 70 or more people showed up for the three public meetings held in September, and that the Board is very much aware of peoples concerns, thoughts SEE WIND PAGE 11
X-MAS OPEN HOUSE: DECEMBER 19 ~ SALAMANCA HISTORICAL MUSEUM, 10AM-4:30PM
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mail these days. End of the month bills, TONS of fliers, sales promotions and catalogs, and now Christmas cards all make for a veritable mountain of mail. That reminds me – better pick up a fruit basket for them. I’ll add it to my list. Ugh … At this critical juncture of the season, it’s sometimes difficult to remember the true meaning of the holiday. Celebrating with family, friends and loved ones is the true reason for the season. And ‘yes, Virginia’ – there IS a Santa Claus … All I can say, dear readers, is hang in there – push through everything you must accomplish so you can start de-stressing and enjoy the sights and sounds of OTHER people going crazy. And eat lots of Christmas cookies … Until next week … Jeanine Zimmer
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And all through the house, (supposedly) not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Well for starters, mice do not live in my house (gross), but I’m sure if they did, they’d be scurrying around just like mice normally do. Seriously, how much shopping does a mouse do? They pretty much just scrounge around looking
for freebies. Now that I think about it, that’s what I’m doing – scurrying around like a maniac, looking for bargains and trying to finish up this dang shopping list. Do you fall prey to the same last minute hustle? Just when you think you’re finished, do you remember one more person you really should get a gift for? Happens to me all the time. It’s usually a distant niece or nephew you had forgotten about until their parents’ Christmas card arrives in the mail. Although you haven’t talked to these relatives in about 11 months, they still took the time to remember you during the holidays. Darn it … I went to the Post Office to pick up my mail today. Our E’ville postal folks are just the best people. Poor things – it’s the “perfect storm” for
Notice: Winter Parking in Ellicottville This is an annual reminder for residents and visitors to Ellicottville about parking on streets and highways. Within the Village, from December 1-March 31, there is NO PARKING on Washington Street and Monroe Street from 4am-6am to allow the D.P.W. to clear the streets of snow accumulation within the business area. In addition, there is NO PARKING on ALL Town of Ellicottville highways from December 1-April 1. If there are any questions, please call Constable Howard T. Gifford at 716-353-5439 (work cell) or 716-699-4664 (home). These contact numbers may also be used to report any incidents or to request assistance. Thank you. Howard T. Gifford, Ellicottville Constable
Letter To The Publisher ‘Thank You’ from The Boardroom Snowboard Shop Our Boarding 4 Breast Cancer event (Bye Bye Breast Cancer) on December 5 was an enormous success. We couldn’t have done it without the help of our sponsors, who include: Mervin Mfg, The Program, Nike Snowboarding, Burton, DC, Salomon, Bonfire, Skullcandy, Betty Rides, Bond, Dakine,
Smith, Giro, and Nikita. We also had great support from some of our local business owners: Joanne from Ellicottville Oasis, Jess and Alycia from The Edge Salon, Ed and Maribeth Rick from the Gin Mill, and Matt and Yvonne from Hoagies. We’ve raised over $2,500 with
donations still coming in. It is great to be part of a community that is always willing to help others! Thank you to everyone who participated, donated, or even spread the word. Now, let it snow! The Boardroom Ellicottville
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DEMO DAY: DECEMBER 19 ~ HOLIDAY VALLEY RESORT, 9AM-2:30PM
December 17-23, 2009 ~ The Villager ~
Irish Christmas Tree Auctioned Tree Finds New Home in Ellicottville
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Happy Birthday The Christmas Tree that was auctioned at the Irish Christmas fundraiser held Dec. 4 at the Gin Mill in Ellicottville was bought by E’ville residents Tony and Kathy Trost (pictured at left). Volunteers from the auction helped them plant the tree at their home last Sunday. A big thanks to everyone who came out to the Irish Christmas fundraiser and donated. All the presents and monetary donations gathered during the event will help children in our area to celebrate a wonderful holiday season.
Ski Shop Food Drive
From Norway to AUDUN B. JOHNSEN December 14th
From your brothers, parents, grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles, maybe some friends also and all who still remember you!!! Hope your birthday went fantastic ... We cheered you from over here! Enjoy! All the best from us ;)
Mud, Sweat n’ Gears Holding Benefit Dec. 18-20; Please Donate! E’VILLE - Mud, Sweat n’ Gears wants to see that no one goes hungry this holiday season. Even in Ellicottville, “the Aspen of the East,” there are many people who don’t have enough to eat. According to the United Church of Ellicottville, which houses the local food pantry, the demand for food assistance is the highest it’s been in years. The church relies on the generosity of the community to help feed people in need. Whether you’re a fulltime or part-time resident of Ellicottville, you can help! For the cause of fighting hunger in our community, Mud, Sweat n’ Gears is hosting a Food Drive December 18-20. Our goal is to collect enough food to fill the
Mud, Sweat n’ Gears truck in one weekend. Your donation is greatly appreciated. With your help, no one in our community will go hungry this holiday season. There’s a benefit to donating! Anyone who donates to the food drive - big or small - will be eligible to win a $100 Mud, Sweat n’ Gears gift card! There will also be other nifty giveaways and gift certificates during the food drive. We’re asking you to simply open your cupboards, dig deep and donate! Mud, Sweat n’ Gears will be collecting the following non-perishable food items (non-glass containers are preferred): rice and pasta (plain or mixes), cereals (hot
or cold), canned meats (spam, ham, meat spread, beef stew, chicken, corned beef), canned fish (tuna, salmon, sardines, mackerel), canned/dry beans (kidney, lentils, butter beans, great northern, lima), canned soups (with beans, chicken, ham or beef), peanut butter, jelly or jam, macaroni & cheese, canned ravioli, canned spaghetti & meatballs, drink mixes (ice tea, kool-aid, tang), canned or powdered milk, juices (canned or in plastic bottles), tea, hot chocolate, coffee, canned fruits, canned vegetables and canned sauces. For more information, please call Mud, Sweat n’ Gears at 716-699-8300 or e-mail mudsweatgears@verizon.net
Dec. 21 Planning Board Meeting Cancelled Please take notice that the Town of Ellicottville Planning Board meeting, scheduled for Monday, December 21, 2009 has been cancelled, because there is no new or pending business before the Board. The next meeting of the Planning Board is scheduled for Monday, January 25, 2010 at 6pm in the Ellicottville Town Hall.
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The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce an advertising partnership with Topper’s Pizza.
Topper’s, a Canadian chain of pizzerias that was launched in 1982 in Sudbury, Ontario by Ron Toppazzini, has 35 locations throughout Ontario. The Chamber of Commerce will be doing an in-store promotion January 2010 through February 2010 reaching an average weekly customer base of 12,000 walk-through traffic as well as web and e-mail promotion. This promotion will include an instore sign-up display that will
showcase Ellicottville through images and offer the customer the chance to enter to win an Ellicottville getaway package. The package will include a four-night stay in Ellicottville for a family of four over the Canadian March break week for St. Patrick’s Day. This promotion offers a great opportunity to put Ellicottville on the map for many potential new visitors from Ontario, Canada!
Printing Service Available at the Chamber The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that they have purchased a new commercial color printer and will now be offering affordable, local printing in both black and white and color options. Black and white copies (8.5” x 11”) will be available for $0.12 each and color for $0.35. An 8.5” x 14” color poster on poster stock is also available for $0.90. Stop into the office Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm and we will be happy to look after your printing needs!
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Wingate Collecting Donations for Food Bank Wingate by Wyndham in Ellicottville is encouraging its guests and the public to donate to our local Food Bank. A holiday collection box has been set up in the lobby of The Wingate, where community members can drop off non-perishable food items 24 hours a day. The collection will continue through Christmas. Show your holiday spirit and help others in need by donating today!
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Are you a history buff or just interested in some of the amazing historical buildings that Ellicottville has to offer? Stop in the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce lobby which is always open twenty-four hours a day and pick up one of Ellicottville’s Historic Walking Tour brochures. This self-guided heritage walking tour will lead you on a short 3-4 block walk throughout the village, pointing out various historic buildings and giving you an overview of their history and importance in the community. What a great way to get yourself acquainted with Ellicottville and enjoy a healthy afternoon stroll!
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Holiday Valley opened the 2009-’10 ski season last Thursday, Dec. 10. Pictured above are skiers on the first chairlift ride up, left to right: Werner and Barb Gerbes of Great Valley, Larry Doyon of Mt. Jewett, Pa. and Jack Quavis of Ellicottville. Photo/Gary Kinn
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Tubing Park Opens! Holiday Valley Invites Tubers this Friday, Dec. 18
The Holiday Valley Tubing Park is opening for the season n ethis Friday, December 18, eweather permitting. Hours aare 4-9pm on Thursdays sand Fridays and noon-9pm eon Saturdays and Sundays. eDepending on snowmaking sand natural snowfall as the oweek progresses, we plan to yhave at least 4 lanes and one -lift open. At just $15 for 2 mhours of tubing, the price is owell worth the amount of fun eyou’ll have! Tubing is fun for all ages. All you have to do is sit down, hang on and experience the exhilaration of pure winter fun! The Holiday Valley Tubing Company is located on Route 242, four miles from Holiday Valley on the north side of Ellicottville. A free shuttle service from Holiday Valley’s Resort Services Center is available during operating hours. The minimum age/height requirement is
Tubing is fun for all ages. All you have to do is sit down, hang on and experience the exhilaration of pure winter fun!
7 years old and 42” tall. A special Little Tubers area will be available later in the season for younger children. Tubing is an awesome activity for groups because it is fun for everyone! Contact
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42/78 Parks Kick Off the Season with Rail Jam The event season kicks off in the 42/78 Parks with our first event in the all new natural terrain park this Saturday, December 19. Riders will be treated to 15 brand new, creative features that will challenge the way they think of, and use terrain parks. Unique stalls, slides and bonks will make for an unveiling not to be missed. Registration will be held at 9am in the Resort Services Center. This event is free to enter, with the event kicking off at 10:30am. For more information visit www.4278parks.com
Demo Day This Saturday Snowsports Enthusiasts Get a Chance to Try this Season’s New Gear This Saturday, December 19 is Holiday Valley’s annual Demo Day where top industry brands like Salomon, Elan, Rossignol, Line, Atomic, Head and Palmer will be on location to let skiers and snowboarders try out all the newest gear on the market. Located just outside of the Main Chalet next to the clock tower, the Demo tents will be open from 9am-2:30pm and will be free to anyone with a lift ticket. (You’ll need to leave a credit card as a deposit and fill out a form. Those under 18 will need a parent to sign for them.)
“Demo Day is a great opportunity for skiers and riders looking to upgrade equipment,” said Jane Eshbaugh, Marketing Director of Holiday Valley. “Rather than just buying something and hoping it’s the right fit for them out on the slopes, people can come and try a large selection of skis and snowboards throughout the course of the day. It’s a really fun way to spend the day.” Industry reps will be on site to answer any questions about the gear that you might have. The reps make sure that their
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Alexandria Shantler of Cattaraugus was the winner of an Alpaca rug drawing held last weekend to celebrate the Grand Opening of the new So Soft Gift Shop at Mager Mountain Alpacas in Little Valley. Alex is the daughter of Marvin and Lori Shantler. Alex declared she was happy to be the winner and had a special place in her room picked out for the rug. Pictured with Alex is Suzanne Mager, owner, and a host of alpacas watching the presentation through the viewing window of the Gift Shop. Mager Mountain Alpacas is located at 69 Mountain View Drive, Little Valley, NY, phone 938-9077. Hours: Friday 4-8pm, and Saturday/Sunday 10am-6pm.
Things Are Looking Up E’ville Library Announces ‘Observing the Night Sky’ Workshop E’VILLE - What do you see when you look up on a clear, moonless night? The Milky Way, the Big Dipper, lots of stars? Come on out to a twosession class offered by the Ellicottville Memorial Library to learn what else is up there. “Observing the Night Sky” will be offered at the library on two consecutive Wednesdays, January 13 and 20 from
7-8:30pm. An outdoor session under the stars will also be held in the spring. The capabilities of three observing tools - the naked eye, binoculars and telescopes - will be compared. You will learn how to find your way around the night sky using a planisphere and star charts. A few easy and impressive targets for each session will
be presented. The Big Bang theory will not be covered and there will be no mathematics – just plain old lookin’ at the sky. The class will be led by Bert Probst who has been looking at the sky for many years. Attendance is limited to 15 people and advance registration is required by contacting the library at 6992842.
Family Support Group New Year’s Eve Party The Ellicottville Family Support Group will be hosting their 2nd annual New Year’s Eve Party on Thursday, Dec. 31 beginning at 8pm at the American Legion (back room), Maples Road in Ellicottville. The event welcomes the public to come ring in the New Year while raising much-needed funds for the Ellicottville Family Support Group at the same time! There will be a cash bar, free appetizers and entrees, and music by local DJ John Barry. Tickets are $15 per person and can be purchased by contacting David Blanchard 474-7024, Sherman Wilkens 912-8306, or Greg Cappelli 474-7832.
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from around the world today. Driving directions from Ellicottville: take Route 353 toward Salamanca and turn right onto Washington Street. Drive 7 miles and the studio will be on the left #9407. (Washington Street turns into Sawmill Run Road.) From Randolph: take Route 242 toward Little Valley and turn Right at Napoli Corners onto County Road 10. Drive two blocks and then turn left onto
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THE MOVE TOWARD EFFICIENT HOMES Bigger is no longer necessarily better. The fact is that, for the first time in many years, the average size of new homes has declined. Instead of sheer size, prospective buyers are placing emphasis on efficiency, flexibility, and quality. As for sellers, they should take careful note of this fact when showing and providing descriptions of their properties. For example, a recent AARP poll shows that one-third of the respondents between ages 18 and 49 live with their parents/in-laws, and seniors are taking up residence in the homes of their children. With all this in mind, prospective buyers are increasingly looking for homes with functional guest rooms or in-law suites. Sellers whose homes feature these amenities should trumpet them in their ads. If you have special requirements, such as an in-law suite, I can show you a wide range of properties that meet your criteria and budget. As a Realtor® and member of the Multiple Listing Service®, I can show you most any home in your desired community. Contact me today at 716-474-5646 to arrange an initial meeting. HINT: In the current real estate market, prospective buyers are increasingly showing a preference for efficient house heating/cooling systems rather than luxurious whirlpool tubs.
OLEAN - Woodland in the City (Woodland) and the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce (GOACC) have teamed up again to create a 2010 Woodland in the City Squirrel Calendar. The Woodland in the City Squirrel Calendar features all 26 squirrels including the three new squirrels since last year’s calendar highlighted with facts on the artist and sponsor. This calendar will spotlight the squirrels from a different angle - their tails! The entire squirrel is the artist’s work station and
most of the squirrels have very detailed tails which most often times go unnoticed. The calendar also features 18 essays from local students on why they like the squirrels, which one is their favorite and why, what squirrels are missing, etc. The Tales and Tails Essay Contest was sponsored by the Woodland committee and GOACC. Over sixty essays were submitted! The calendar also features facts and figures on the squirrels including their unique coloring, eating habits, origin of name
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and even the date of National Squirrel Appreciation Day! A map depicting locations of all 26 squirrels is included. The calendar, sold at the GOACC office, sells for $10. The Chamber’s regular hours are 8:30am-4:30pm MondayFriday with special holiday weekday hours December 1623 until 6pm. On Christmas Eve, GOACC will close at 11:30am. For more information on the squirrel retail items, please stop in GOACC at 120 North Union Street, Olean, or call 716-372-4433.
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The Cattaraugus County Republican Caucus has nominated Michael O’Brian to be the chairman of the County Legislature for 2010. His nomination is in response to the resignation earlier of Crystal Abers to be nominated as director of the County’s Department of Economic Planning and Tourism. Mr. O’Brian will be moving up from chairman of the finance committee. Other leadership positions are changing as well: Norman Marsh of Little Valley will become majority leader, James Ellis of East Otto will become assistant majority leader, and William Aiello of Olean will be majority whip. The appointments will be finalized by the entire legislature on January 6. Mr. O’Brian was first appointed to the board in December of 2001 to replace Mark Williams. Since then, Mr. O’Brian has been re-elected to the board three times. When asked what challenges the county will be facing, Mr.
O’Brian doesn’t hesitate: “State budget!” he declares. The state’s deepening financial crisis has caused the governor to hold back money normally given to the county. “He (the governor) has already held back about $600,000 from the county.” The financial crisis is a problem that he, county, and state legislators have seen coming for some time. As budgets across the state increased, tax revenues did not always keep pace. “I’ve been talking about it for some time. A lot of people saw it coming,” he tells me. “We’re going to be working with less, and we’re having large increases; we (the county) picked up approximately 1,900 more people in social services.” As a former school superintendent, Mr. O’Brian is concerned with how the lack of funds will affect schools. “Schools will use up their fund balances, so they’ll have to bond rate (sell school bonds) to meet their costs. That means they’ll lose whatever interest they had invested and have to incur interest costs from borrowing.”
In a state where one in four citizens receives a high level of government support, any sort of financial problem can affect a lot of people. “In New York the level of assistance is very high, compared to other states. I think we are double to the next nearest state.” Mr. O’Brian points out that our town does its part to provide a tax base for the state and county. “Ellicottville generates a great deal of funding throughout the county, with HoliMont, Holiday Valley, and events they run throughout the year. The chamber does a great deal in those areas.” Despite the myriad budget problems facing the county, Mr. O’Brian is optimistic as he looks forward to the coming legislative session. “I’m excited to work with the people there (in the legislature). I am concerned about the challenges. There are some very big ones that we have to overcome, and we’re going to do our best to overcome those challenges.” He goes on to add, “I totally believe we’re going to get through it.”
ECS Student Council: Pennies for Peace The Ellicottville Central School Student Council has a program running throughout the 2009-‘10 school year called, “Pennies for Peace.” The program was designed to help build schools in places such as Pakistan and Afghanistan that have little money to build them. As many know, a penny is not worth much here in the United States. However, in poor, impoverished countries, “a penny buys a pencil and opens the door to literacy.” The Student Council believes that this will be a very successful project … with your help. If you would like to donate pennies to this organization, you can bring them to one of Ellicottville Central School’s main offices. Please help to make this project a success!
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Like the rest of the Tamarack Club, Falling Waters Spa features warm earth tones with dark cherry wood trim. The atmosphere is warm and cozy in all of the rooms - from the manicure and pedicure area (right), the locker and massage rooms, to the Sanctuary (left) that includes comfortable leather chairs and a fireplace. The feeling of relaxation and comfort extends into the couples suite with its oversized tub and dual massage tables.
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Who among us couldn’t use a little pampering? With life getting more complex by the day, we all need to take some time out, relax and do something to ease those tired muscles and frayed nerves. Filling this need is the Falling Waters Spa at the Tamarack Club at Holiday Valley. Maria Stachera, the owner of the Falling Waters Spa and the Spa at Falling Waters in Orchard Park, took me on a tour of the new facility. Like the rest of the Tamarack Club, the spa features warm earth tones with dark cherry wood trim. The atmosphere is warm and cozy in all of the rooms - from the manicure and pedicure area, the locker and massage rooms, to the Sanctuary that includes comfortable leather chairs and a fireplace. The feeling of relaxation and comfort extends into the couples suite with its oversized tub and dual massage tables. Couples enjoying a date night here will also be treated to chocolate covered strawberries and champagne. Maria opened the Spa at Falling Waters in Orchard Park
five years ago. She had skied at Holiday Valley for many years, and after skiing at another resort that featured a spa, “I approached Holiday Valley that I would be interested in doing something.” She goes on, “We went through a process and two years ago they decided it would be a good mix.” After two years of planning and construction, the new spa is now ready for guests. The spa is open to the general public as well as guests at the Tamarack Cub, and Maria tells me, “Anybody who is coming in for any treatment within the spa, they get a day pass to the pools the hot tub and the fitness center. That is a huge benefit.” The spa’s location in the club adds another advantage. “In Orchard Park we have a lot of people that don’t want to leave, so this will be an advantage for people who want to make a weekend or a night out of it.” Families skiing at Holiday Valley can also relax in the spa. “We have booked that the husbands are going skiing and all the women are coming to the spa,” she tells me with a laugh. For those who are enjoying a longer stay at the spa, food can be brought in from
the restaurant next door and enjoyed in the Sanctuary. Spa services offered cover a full range of massage services, including Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, reflexology and pregnancy. Facials range from oxygenating face massages to treatments that change with the seasons. Body treatments include the Slimness Fusion, to help trim those not quite perfect body contours, and a detoxifying body wrap. Maria tells me she uses the Sothys line of skin care products. “It’s a wonderful skin care line that’s been around for over twenty five years. It’s from Paris.” The guys are not left out with several services designed for men’s needs. The men can get any of the messages, and also facials and manicures. There is also a service called the Gentlemen’s Oasis that includes a massage with a combination of black pepper and Scottish Whiskey. That could bring a whole new meaning to a boys’ night out. The spa is located in the main level of the Tamarack Club and is open seven days a week, 365 days a year. Call 716-677-9700 to make a reservation to relieve your holiday tension.
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Architectural Digest The Tamarack Club is Here - to Amaze and Delight You! rafters and roof decking were assembled on site whereupon everything was lifted into place After years of following with two large cranes. Holiday Valley’s measured I urge you to look up, marvel, growth from the days when and then step into the splendor Edna Northrup and friends of The Tamarack Club with its peddled stock for $100 a share glowing tile, cushy carpeting, (a significant sum at the time) front desk, small gift and at the foot of a ski trail, we snack shop, fireplace, and well now come face to face with appointed lounge area two the fact that the resort – and the floors above the ski slope which community – has taken a giant forms a movable feast of a view. leap. From the lobby, a quick list of The Tamarack Club is big, pleasures that surround you bold, impressive, luxurious – but include underground parking, it also has dear little moments conference rooms, wireless like the artistry of the iron logs Internet service, concierge Paul Boccolucci designed for service, an indoor/outdoor year his backside firepit, the wrought ‘round swimming pool, two iron logo he worked into each outdoor hot tubs, health club, balcony railing and the quaint sauna, Falling Waters Spa, and Tyrolean look of the façade and John Harvard’s Brew House signature tower that forms a Restaurant. You may want to wait for The Tamarack Club’s Grand Opening in mid-January to take your own tour – or you may come now to dine, indulge in a spa treatment, book an overnight stay, or check out the perks that come with ownership. Tamarack, you see, is both condominium and hotel. It offers deluxe hotel rooms, studio, one bedroom, two bedroom and three bedroom executive suites which owners may make available for rent when they don’t plan to be here. Many suites can be divided into two units, one with full kitchen, the other with kitchenette, so they can, on occasion, function independently for use by guest or rental families. As you can see from our photos, the living quarters are both elegant and thoughtfully designed with open living/ dining/kitchens, gas fireplaces, flat screen TVs, private balconies, and top line kitchen appliances. As is customary with Holiday Valley, much of the credit for Tamarack goes to our own area’s talented crews. Working As you can see from our photos, the living quarters are both under Weber Murphy, Fox elegant and thoughtfully designed with open living/dining/ Architects which also acted as kitchens, gas fireplaces, flat screen TVs, private balconies, General Contractor, we applaud and top line kitchen appliances. Mike and David Halloran backdrop for the porte-cochere (where cars pull up) and portico (where people enter the lobby). The lobby, of course, makes you feel as though someone plunked a Ritz Carlton right here in the middle of God’s country, but before I tell you about that, let me go on a bit about the porte-cochere. It is an example of classic timberframe construction, different only in scale from many newer homes around the area and, in fact, from the Lincoln Logs structures we built as children. It rests on piers trimmed with the fieldstone that unifies the resort’s lodges and is supported by a massive ridge beam braced with posts and lesser beams. Due to its size, the beams were prebuilt in Jamestown, then
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Have you ever heard the tale of the Seven Riding Knights of the Seven Fishes Order? Over 2,000 years ago on Christmas Eve the knights embarked upon an epic journey that carried them far and wide in search of all that was sacred and pure – the seven fish. For years they explored the farthest reaches of the earth, uncovering many hidden truths. They were the chosen ones to restore peace amongst the lands. Legend tells of the seven fish which were scattered about the globe and hidden in secret locations for safekeeping. The wicked, it was told, could release the fish into the oceans and cause great chaos. These magical fish were said to grow stronger when combined upon a sacred
altar. According to legend, seven maps were created, one for each knight and each fish. The Seven Knights had collected all but one of the mystical fish, and their arduous journey had left them exhausted. One of them had a dream the final fish rested somewhere in the Holy Land. On Christmas Eve they arrived at the gates of Jerusalem and the knights had a certain sense of foreboding. Riding into town they came across a young child sitting on the ground, her head down and hands covering her face. The head knight walked up to her and asked, “I say, little girl, why are you like this?” Looking up to him, her eyes full with tears of joy, she spoke, “Are you the brave night who has come in search of the seventh
fish? You must be, I dreamed it would be you.” The knight looked down and said, “That I am - my fellow knights and I are here in Jerusalem, yet we know nothing of where the last fish is.” “Do not worry, go to the temple and you shall find. I shall point the way in which you seek - the way to your fate.” Making their way into the temple, the knights slowly opened the large steel doors to the main entrance. The empty pews and eerie silence was unnerving. The only thing they saw were seven lit candles at the altar. Unfortunately for the brave knights, an unruly mob had gathered outside the temple and were waiting outside the temple doors. The mob could wait no longer, for they saw the knights as a
threat. The group entered the temple and saw the Knights standing at the altar. Storming forward, the now-angry crowd took the knights prisoner and took them outside to be tried. Found guilty for no particular reason, they were condemned to live out the rest of their lives within a tomb beneath the temple, never to see the light of day again. While in the catacombs, the knights’ spirit and hope began to fade. Feeling as if they had failed, they sat together not knowing what would become of them. One by one, they fell asleep. The knights abruptly awoke to a gentle breeze blowing on their ankles. One knight shouted, “Did you just feel that now, that breeze?” The SEE RECIPE PAGE 11
This Week’s Recipe: Oven Roasted Fish Stew, Serves 6 INGREDIENTS: 2 1/2 lbs. fish steaks or fillets cut in very thick pieces (cod, scallops, oysters, smelts, sardines, squid, octopus, halibut, shark, sea bass, monkfish, snapper. I have given more than seven fish, primarily because sometimes in my family we would enjoy more than the traditional seven. So, simply take your favorite fish and combine together to create a festa dei sette pesci - fish stew of your choice. I recommend going with the cod as your base flavor and texture.) Salt and pepper to taste Extra virgin olive oil (high quality, cold press) 1 Tbsp. lemon juice + more to taste 2 onions, sliced / 4 stalks celery, sliced 4 to 6 cloves garlic, minced 4 Tbsp. chopped flat-leaf parsley / 1 Tbsp. fresh oregano Pinch hot pepper flakes (optional) 1 cup dry white wine 4 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped (or 14 oz. can chopped tomatoes, drained) 2 cups fish stock or water As always, whether it’s a fancy pasta dish or as simple as Chiffonade of fresh basil leaves oven roasted seven fishes stew, always remember if you put love into it, you’ll be creating more than just great food.
METHOD: About an hour or two before you are ready to cook, marinate the fish in a bit of olive oil, lemon juice and a sprinkling of salt. Refrigerate until needed. Preheat oven to 350°. Sprinkle the fish pieces with a bit more salt and some pepper. Arrange in an ovenproof baking dish or Dutch oven and drizzle with a bit more olive oil. Heat a tablespoon or two of olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the onions and celery and saute for about 7 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste, garlic, fresh parsley, dried oregano and hot pepper flakes, if using, and saute 2 minutes longer. Add the wine and allow for it to cook off for about 2 minutes, then stir in the tomatoes. Pour mixture over the fish. Add the fish stock and another generous drizzle of olive oil. Cover the baking dish or Dutch oven and bake the fish until cooked through when tested with the point of a knife thrust into the thickest part, about 35-40 minutes. Adjust salt and pepper to taste and add more lemon juice if needed. Sprinkle with fresh basil or more parsley. Ladle into warmed soup bowls over slices of grilled or toasted bread and serve with a fresh salad and cold glass of wine. Enjoy! The prayer is simply preparing the food and reciting each ingredient as you add it to the soup.
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This extraordinary gift to the Albright-Knox is part of a national gifts program entitled, The Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection: Fifty Works for Fifty States, which will distribute 2,500 works from the Vogels’ collection throughout the nation, with fifty works going to a single art institution in each of the fifty states. The Albright-Knox was selected to represent the state of New York by the Vogels in consultation with Ruth Fine, Curator of Special Projects in Modern Art at the National Gallery, who commented, “The Vogels have lent to the AlbrightKnox with great pleasure in the past. For this reason, and because of the Albright-Knox’s importance as an educational and cultural institution in your region, the Vogels have chosen your institution to represent New York.” The Vogels began amassing this extraordinary collection of some 4,000 works of art in the early 1960s in New York. Although of modest means Herbert Vogel spent most of his working life as an employee of the United States Postal Service while Dorothy Vogel was a reference librarian at the Brooklyn Public Library - the couple used Dorothy’s salary to cover the expenses of daily life while devoting Herbert’s salary to the acquisition of contemporary art. They
focused their collecting on younger artists, especially on Minimal and Conceptual art, and preferred to buy pieces they could take home with them on the subway. Many of the works in the collection are drawings, which attracted the Vogels not only because they were more affordable and often smaller in scale, but also more immediate. As Mrs. Vogel has explained, “The artist’s hand is in them, the ideas are there.” The Vogels began donating their Collection to the National Gallery of Art in 1991. Since that time, the National Gallery has acquired more than one thousand of these works. However, as time passed, it became increasingly apparent to the Vogels that their holdings were so vast that their agreement with the National Gallery would be best accomplished by allowing other museums in the United States to share the collection. Thus was born the idea to distribute fifty works representative of the Vogel Collection to one museum in each of the fifty states. Because the best-known aspect of the Vogels’ collecting focus is Minimal and Conceptual art, this remarkable gift fits perfectly into the Albright-Knox Art Gallery’s Permanent Collection. The Albright-Knox joins the Vogels in the hope that this project will enhance the knowledge and appreciation of the art of our time. On January 22, during the Gallery’s free Friday program, Gusto at the Gallery, special programming will celebrate the extraordinary gift and the exhibition opening. The exhibition will be on view through April 25, 2010, in the Albright-Knox’s Clifton Hall Link. For additional information, visit www.albrightknox.org
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Regarding Canfield, The mayor reiterated, “We want to work with the town; this will not cost village residents one red cent. Board member Bob Brogcinski stated, “I think we should go forward with this project. There’s plenty of build out space.” Mark Alianello had previously said that Ellicottville’s sewer capacity could accommodate an additional 2,200 units, declaring, “I think we would be nuts not to vote for this.” Brogcinski said there would be many benefits for Ellicottville in moving forward with the project. The vote was on the
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himself, “She said she would point the way.” He looked to the painting - her arm was pointing in the direction of a hole in the wall. He reached up and felt into a square hole inside he felt a latch. He pulled up and with great force the ground began to shake as the stone slab lifted off the floor. When the door had lifted, they saw a stone tomb. Inscribed in great detail was a story telling the tale of a brave knight who gave his life to protect everything he held sacred. Beneath the text was a crest of a fish along with the good knight’s prayer and seven slots in the shape of seven swords. The knights began to believe. They held the keys – their swords - within their hands. One by one, they laid them into the stone. The last knight stood with his sword. Looking to his brothers, he reached out and placed the last sword into the stone. For a moment – nothing – then, a burst of air pushed up and out from underneath, sides lifting the heavy stone to the top. Inside, laid to rest was the noble knight from long ago. In his clutches, he held a scroll with a map rolled up inside. The head knight gently took the scroll and slowly unrolled it. The map depicted seven Knights raising their swords and combining them into one. It also indicated that this action would light the way, pointing them in the direction they should go. “What are we to do with this? Where is the last fish? Is this it? How could the map not tell us more?”
The knight spoke, “It is telling us what to do. We must raise our swords as one and the way shall be pointed out to us.” “Where are we to go? We are trapped.” “Enough, raise your swords and let us be on with this.” They did so, and with that another part of the wall began to open, giving way to a secret passageway that led back up to the altar room. The seven candles were still lit upon the altar, placed perfectly in a half moon. They arranged the six fish on the altar, but knew they were still one short. “How are we to bring peace to all mankind this Christmas Eve if we have only one minute to midnight and no seventh fish in our sights?” Thinking again, the knight said, “The knight’s prayer, that’s it! We, as a group, need to recite this prayer at the altar and the seventh fish shall appear before us.” So they stood together and recited the prayer. To their amazement the seventh sacred fish magically appeared before them and came to rest with the other six fish. The young brave knight also appeared to them.. “You have done well my fellow brothers. Peace has been successfully restored to the world, thanks to you.” As always, whether it’s a fancy pasta dish or as simple as oven roasted seven fishes stew, always remember if you put love into it, you’ll be creating more than just great food. Lukas Tremblay is an aspiring Chef and writer. He currently works at Balloons Restaurant in Ellicottville.
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PLANNING BOARD, VILLAGE OF ELLICOTTVILLE, NEW YORK, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Pursuant to Section 7-725-b of the NYS Village Law, a public hearing before the Village of Ellicottville Planning Board will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 5:30 P.M. in the Ellicottville Town Hall, 1 West Washington Street, Ellicottville, New York to consider: Planning Board Application No. PB-2009-11. An application by Dominic Spicola for a Special Use and Zoning Permit for approval to establish a micro winery establishment for production and tasting of wine (to be known as “Winery of Ellicottville”) on property located at 14 Monroe Street. The Applicant’s proposal to establish an micro winery is in conformity with the provisions and requirements of the Village Commercial - One (VC-1) District as established by the Village of Ellicottville Zoning Local Law of 2009 and permitted by Special Use Permit in the VC-1 District by review and approval by the Planning Board. Consistent with the Zoning Law, a public hearing has been scheduled for this Special Use Permit application on Tuesday, January 12, 2010. Application materials are available for review from the Village of Ellicottville Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer at the Town Hall, 1 West Washington Street from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., weekdays. The Planning Board will hear all interested persons within regard to this application at the public hearing. Persons wishing to do so may submit written comments at or prior to the public hearing. Mary Klahn, Village Clerk
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NOTICE OF SUBSTANCE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION: On October 15, 2009, SCOTT LAND SERVICES, LLC filed with the NYS Department of State its Articles of Organization. The office to be located in Cattaraugus County. The NY Secretary of State is designated as agent for service of process. The mailing address for the LLC is 918 Griffin Street, Olean, NY 14760. The purpose of the business is to engage in any lawful activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. NOTICE OF SUBSTANCE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION: On October 23, 2009, MARSH HOLDINGS, LLC filed with the NYS Department of State its Articles of Organization. The office to be located in Cattaraugus County. The NY Secretary of State is designated as agent for service of process. The mailing address for the LLC is PO Box 232, Eldred, PA 16731. The purpose of the business is to engage in any lawful activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. Notice of Formation of Birch Run Golf Club LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 10/26/09. Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: C/O Peters & Ploetz, Attn: Ross A. Peters, Esq., 1 Washington St., PO Box 682, Ellicottville, NY 14731. Purpose: any lawful activity.
Notice of Formation of K Club, LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 10/26/09. Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: C/O Peters & Ploetz, Attn: Ross A. Peters, Esq., 1 Washington St., PO Box 682, Ellicottville, NY 14731. Purpose: any lawful activity. ABSOLUTE BEER CO. LLC: Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 11/4/09. Office in Cattaraugus Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o Joe Bartholomew, 3398 Buffalo Rd., Allegany, NY 14706. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of WINERY OF ELLICOTTVILLE LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/13/09. Office location: Cattaraugus County. Princ. office of LLC: 14 Monroe St., Ellicottville, NY 14731. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Joseph A. Collins, 4255 Clark St., Hamburg, NY 14075. Purpose: Any lawful activity. NOTICE OF FILING OF SMOKER’S BEST GROUP, LLC: Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/18/2009. Office location: Cattaraugus County. Principal Business Location: 35 South Avenue, Salamanca, NY 14779. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which process shall be mailed is c/o C T Corporation System, 111 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011. C T Corporation System, 111 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011, is to be the agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Purpose: Any lawful business not statutorily prohibited. Notice of Formation of SUZANNE DERX, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/03/09. Office location: Cattaraugus County. Princ. office of LLC: 1862 Wayman Branch Rd., Olean, NY 14760. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity. NEW LLC FORMED. Name: VanB Enterprises, LLC; Filed: 12/04/09; Address: 9905 Rock Springs Road, West Valley, Cattaraugus County., NY; Service: NY Secty/State w/copy to LLC at above address; Purpose: any lawful activity.
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2009 Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce Christmas Party Last Thursday, Members and Friends Gathered at HoliMont for the Annual Gala Event
Telemark Skier Magazine Brings ‘Freeheel Life Ski Film’ to Ellicottville Editor Josh Madsen was On-Hand Last Wednesday Night at The Depot for the Movie Screening
Happy Birthday Ken Brown, Long Reining King of Winter Carnival Friends Gathered Last Saturday at The Depot Restaurant in Celebration of Ellicottville Resident’s 79th Birthday
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