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t’s Winter once again and it’s a great season for the Southern Tier! New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania is known for its excellent winter events and activities. As the season continues we find ourselves outside once again shopping in our favorite hometown stores as well as enjoying the thrills and relaxation of winter sports and recreation. In this winter edition of Southern Tier Living we have got the scoop on some of the most exciting winter entertainment coming to our hometowns. Winter in the Southern Tier is one of the most beautiful times of the year, and if you would like to find out how to truly enjoy these next few months, look no further than this edition of Southern Tier Living!
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Cottage Comforts By Christa Nianiatus Special to Southern Tier Living
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llegany State Park has expanded its cottage program to Red House with the opening of the cottages at Bova. Located in the old Bova downhill ski area across from Camp Allegany on ASP Route 2, the 15-rental cottages were constructed in early August and opened to the public in late December. The new facilities are heated and furnished with two bedrooms, bathroom and shower, electric refrigerator, gas cooktop, microwave/convection oven, pillows, bedding, cooking utensils, dishes, picnic table, fire pit and outside grill. These additional 15 cabins are an extension of the cottage rental program on Parallel Trail in the Quaker Run area. The 13 similarly structured cottages were constructed and opened for renting last summer. In high demand during the summer months, especially for large groups, the 28 total premium cottages are the first additions to the park’s stock of 344 cabins in 15 years. “Our cottage program has been very popular here and we expanded the cottages originally in the Quaker area and we always wanted to add some to Red House,” said Gary Quattrone, a park manager at Allegany State Park.
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After a search, the park felt they had found the perfect location at Bova Trail for the new construction cabins. “We looked at different locations and found a perfect one at the bottom of Bova across from Camp Allegany, so we brought the cottage experience over here to Red House,” he said. “It’s kind of off by itself in a little bit of an open field, but we have arranged the cottages in a way that you can camp together but it’s also a little private.” Quattrone said the location provide prime access to snowmobile and cross country ski trails in the winter months. Bova’s proximity to Camp Allegany was also a factor in selecting the former ski area as the build site, offering additional rental space to large groups that book and may be in need of additional lodging. “We’ve gotten a good response and a lot of activity over on Parallel (Trail) and we are hoping for the same here at Bova,” added Quattrone. The park manager said a “Spend a Night on Us” booking deal for the Bova and Parallel Trail cottages is currently available. Guests can book three or more nights and get one night free between Jan. 16 and March 31. The free night will be refunded after the stay is completed. Existing reservations during this time are
ineligible for this offer. “The cottages have sold pretty well so far and there is a solid availability right now, but sales during our peak summer season are moving briskly, so book soon,” added Quattrone. Current rates for the premium cottages on Parallel and Bova trail are $187.50 per night, and $750 per week. Rentals for Allegany State Park can be booked online at www.reserveamerica. com or by calling 1-800-456-CAMP (2267).
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Hundreds of miles of trails available to the local snowmobiler By Rick Miller Special to Southern Tier Living
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hen the weather is cooperating, the Twins Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania can be a haven for the snowmobiler, offering hundreds of miles of trails throughout the region. In Cattaraugus County alone there are nearly 400 miles of snowmobile trails — nearly 70 miles of them in Allegany State Park. Access to those trails is connected to more than 140 miles of trails in McKean County, Pa. — which are in turn connected with a total of 360 miles of trails in Pennsylvania’s Allegheny National Forest. The ANF includes the beautiful 114-mile Allegheny Snowmobile Loop. Trails in Allegany State Park and the Allegheny National Forest are groomed, as are hundreds of miles of trails that cross private lands (with permission). The trails on private lands are groomed and maintained with the help of numerous snowmobile clubs, from Potter and Cameron counties in Pennsylvania to Allegany and Cattaraugus counties in New York state. Snow conditions were spotty through the first part of the 2014-15 snowmobile season. Many of the snowmobile clubs were able to get their trails opened in early January. But midway through the month, trails were closed due to lack of snow and warmer temperatures, which would have chewed up what little base is left. In Allegany State Park, which faced much the same conditions as other parts of the county, trails remained open. Trails were also, for the most part, open in the Allegheny National Forest. Essentially, enough snow for a solid base — and then sustained temperatures below freezing — are the best for maintaining trails and keeping them open. Both Allegany State Park and the Allegheny National Forest post reports of trail conditions. Reports on ASP can be found at: http://enchantedmountains.com/activity/snowmobiling Reports on the ANF can be found at: http:// visitanf.com/winter-sports/ Cleon Easton of Franklinville, a founder and member of the board of directors of the Franklinville Snowmobile Club, stresses
patience on the part of riders when it comes to traveling on club trails. The clubs maintain good working relationships with landowners along trail routes, relationships the clubs want to keep. “People should make sure they check the websites of the clubs where they plan to go snowmobiling,” Easton said. “If it says closed, please stay off the trails.” More snow was forecast for the remainder of January, while snowmobile riders and the businesses who benefit economically from the season were keeping their fingers crossed for better second half of the season. As Easton points out, snowmobiling is an important part of the region’s tourism economy. When conditions are right, the Twin Tiers offers all that a snowmobiler could ask for.
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Snow-Scooter: Another word for a Snowmobile
Sled: Another word for a Snowmobile
Sled-Head/s: Snowmobiler/A group of Snowmobilers Boondocking: Going through powder snow Snirt: Snow and Dirt combo Flying W: When the sled stops as if it hit a buried stump and you fly over the bars. Your arms and head resemble a “W” Ghost Rider: When the sled continues, and you fall off the back Hoopdy-Doos: Snow moguls Yard-Sale: When a bad crash leaves broken sled parts all over the place
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Efforts continue for Portville river park, boat launch By Shawn Campbell Special to Southern Tier Living
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own of Portville officials are moving forward on plans to create a park with a boat launch for canoes and kayaks by the Steam Valley Road bridge. The park would would sit on two pieces of land along the Allegheny River which encompass 1.5 to 2 acres, according to Bob Fischer, chairman of the Portville Town Planning Board. One portion of the land was donated by a local family, while the bridge is on Cattaraugus County-owned property. “If everything comes to pass, there’ll be a ramp so you can back down to the water’s edge and unload your canoe, and there’ll be a handicapped-accessible canoe launch,” Fischer said. The launch would have a set of rollers that a canoe or kayak could be placed in, along with a railing for boaters to use when entering the water, according to Fischer. “That would be very family-oriented, too, because you could set your canoe on there and put your two kids in and then go,” he said. Portville’s project is part of the Allegheny River Linear Park Extension project, which aims to create a network of parks and boat launches along the Allegheny River. The boat launch at the southwest side of the South Union Street bridge in Olean would see improvements. Officials would also seek to develop a boat launch in Allegany near Randy’s Up the River, along with others in the area, Fischer said. In December, Olean received $38,785 in state grant funding to work with neighboring communities to conduct a study for the Allegheny River project. Fischer said he hopes Portville’s park would include picnic tables, along with an informational kiosk on a raised, covered
platform and a parking lot on the west side of the bridge. There would also be access for fishing. “I can’t wait,” said Portville Town Supervisor Tim Emley. “I guarantee it’s going to be a focal point for the region, not to mention just Portville in itself. We’ve got big plans for that area.” Work has already begun at the park site, Emley said. This past fall, crews removed trees and shrubs and excavated to help drain some standing water. More work is planned for this spring and summer. “It’s come a long ways at this point,” Emley said. “The guys from the town highway (department) are responsible for how that looks at this point, and we want to move forward with it.” During a recent town board meeting, Fischer said the town must obtain an easement with the county to use its piece of land for the project. “We need that if we want to put any grant money into it,” he said, noting there does not have to be transfer of ownership. Portville Central School has played an important role in the project, Emley said, by helping the town with grant writing to extend sidewalks. “We’re fishing for grants to get the sidewalk from the village down into the town,” Emley said, “so you can walk, ride your bikes safely on the sidewalk and you can cross the road and go down to the boat launch.” District Superintendent Tom Simon said the school and town have worked together to apply for grants through the New York state Department of Transportation’s Transportation Alternatives Program, which includes the Safe Routes to School grant. “The school was involved to try to get more sidewalks in the community so students wouldn’t have to walk on the side of the road,” Simon said. Simon said the grant applications have been unsuccessful as of yet, but the school and town plan to be persistent and continue to apply. He stressed the school’s support of the park project. “I think the Allegheny River is really underutilized,” Simon said. “I think people are much more health-conscious, and kayaking is a great way to get some exercise — to enjoy a natural resource that we have in our backyard.”
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On the Hunt Coyote hunt slated for February
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he Sinnemahoning Sportsmen’s Association’s 10th annual Coyote Hunt will be held Feb 12, 14, and 15. This year’s hunt will include the heaviest fox. Registration will take place on Jan 17, 24, 31 and Feb 7 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and on Feb 12 from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. at 15 Club Road. REgistrations will also be taken at the Grice Gun Shoot, Inc in Clearfield Pa. at the Sinnemahoning Sportsmen’s table on Jan 31 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Feb 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The deadline for mail-in registrations is Feb 2 at 11:59 p.m. Applications postmarked after that date will be returned. Applications not filled out completely or legibly will also be returned. Prizes will be awarded for kills. Official weigh-ins will be done at the club on Friday Feb 13 from 3 to 7 p.m.; Saturday Feb 14 from 3 to 7 p.m., and Sunday Feb 15 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The deadline for weigh-ins is 12 p.m. on Sunday. Prizes will be awarded after weigh-ins. For more information, call 814-263-4418; 814-546-2835; or check www.sinnemahoning-sportsmen.org.
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individuals weigh insurance costs and make wise decisions about coverage. At many Liberty Tax locations, health insurance agents can help individuals research insurance plans, apply for tax credits to subsidize costs and apply for coverage exemptions, whichever option best suits the customer. Liberty can also help individuals get a head start on their taxes by examining any health care penalty they may be assessed when they file their 2014 income taxes. For 2014, individuals who did not have coverage or a coverage exemption will pay 1% of annual taxable household income or $95 per adult and $47.50 per child, whichever is greater. In 2015, the penalty will increase to 2% of annual taxable household income or $325 per adult and $162.50 per child, whichever is greater. “The higher penalty makes it even more important that folks sit down with
a tax professional and really consider the best choice for themselves and their families,” said Lovelace. “That’s what we can do for people when they come to Liberty. We can help them look at the whole picture - including the tax picture and choose wisely.” About Liberty Tax, Inc. Founded in 1997 by CEO John T. Hewitt, Liberty Tax, Inc. (NASDAQ: TAX) is the parent company of Liberty Tax Service. Liberty Tax is one of the fastest-growing tax preparation franchises and has prepared almost 18 million individual income tax returns in more than 4,400 offices and online. Liberty Tax’s online services are available through eSmart Tax, Liberty Online and DIY Tax, and are all backed by the tax professionals at Liberty Tax locations and its nationwide network of approximately 35,000 seasonal tax preparers. Liberty Tax also supports local communities with fundraising endeavors and contributes as a national sponsor for many charitable causes. For a more in-depth look, visit Liberty Tax Service and interact with Liberty Tax on Twitter and Facebook.
Loves Snow, Will Travel
Tourists making inquiries for winter activities locally By Alex Davis Special to Southern Tier Living
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slow-arriving winter apparently hasn’t deterred tourists from scoping out recreational opportunities like skiing or snowmobiling in Pennsylvania’s McKean County. In fact, in December individuals contacted the Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau in Bradford, making plans to go snowmobiling or some other winter activity in January and February, according to tourism agency Executive Director Linda Devlin.
DID YOU KNOW? The world’s largest snowflake was reported to be 15 inches across and 8 inches thick And at least for the time being, it looks like those visitors will be in luck as the temperatures have dropped to the single digits, and it’s now a winter wonderland. “The people who are requesting information (from us) don’t live around here,” Devlin said. The agency provides information on travel, tourism, outdoor recreation and events, and business referrals to hospitality providers. In ad-
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dition, the visitors bureau provides free maps, visitor guides, regional travel and brochures. For this time of year, the main request is rooming accommodations such as cabins and camping, Devlin said. But, of course, tourists are also interested in snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. In its January newsletter, the Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau suggested individuals hike the North Country National Scenic Trail, which it bills as the “granddaddy of them all.” The agency also is telling people to ride on an ATV-guided ride at Majestic Kamp. The Allegheny National Forest has more than 300 miles of groomed snowmobile trails in intersected loops, and an additional 52 miles can be used by snowmobilers and ATV riders. “In addition to information about winter sports, many are already planning their 2015 vacations,” Devlin said, giving examples of an individual from Ohio seeking outdoor information, and someone from Germany planning a May vacation. Year-round, the Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau gets all kinds of requests — via phone calls and emails and through its website and Facebook. Devlin said this year looks like it’ll be a banner tourism year.
“I think that the tourism industry is definitely growing in our region, and we’re getting additional businesses that are serving tourists,” Devlin said. New businesses are drawing in tourists, with Devlin giving the example of C.J. Spirits, a craft distillery at 120 Willow Run Drive, Kane. “I think that there’s a lot of pent-up demand for travel in 2015,” Devlin said. And lower gasoline prices encourage traveling,as well. “In Pennsylvania, tourism is the second-largest industry,” Devlin said. As well, tourism plays such a major part for McKean County. IIn 2012, tourists to the county spent $173.4 million compared to $119.6 in 2005, according to the Economic Impact of Travel and Tourism in Pennsylvania published in 2013. Each year more than 3.5 million people visit the Allegheny National Forest. Devlin said the Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau follows an aggressive marketing approach to promote the area, and the agency relies on mailing out literature, its website and Facebook. For more information, contact the Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau at 1-800-473-9370 or see http://visitanf.com.
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Back by popular demand, country sensation Sean Patrick McGraw and his bandAll proceeds from this event, sponsored by ERIEBank, will directly benefit the residents, clients and children served by the Rouse Estate. For more information, call 814-563-6465 or visit http://rouse.org/ .
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The Last (Potluck) Supper, an all-new musical comedy and the fifth installment in the successful series. Laughter will reign supreme and audiences will instantly fall in love with the Church Basement Ladies!
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Pert Near Sandstone rejuvenates American string band music with raw energy, playing tightly crafted original material for modern audiences, but also pays tribute to old time and bluegrass traditions. Performing on fiddle, mandolin, bass, banjo, washboard, and clogs, the Pert Near musicians are recording artists and have performed on A Prairie Home Companion.
Arms and the Man
by George Bernard Shaw (1856 – 1950) Directed by Chip Lucia
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Arms and the Man is a romantic comedy that takes place in 1885 during the Serbo-Bulgarian War. Raina Petkoff is engaged to the gallant Sergius Saranoff, hero of the recent Bulgarian victory over the Serbs. But she is distracted by the abrupt arrival of Captain Bluntschli, a Swiss mercenary who fought for the Serbian army. He takes refuge in her bedroom after the battle and although he is initially threatening, reveals that he carries chocolate creams instead of bullets.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Friday, March 27, 2015 – 8:00 pm Tickets $44 – $38 – $32 Founded in 1966 in Long Beach, California, the iconic and profoundly influential Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is often cited as a catalyst for an entire movement in country rock and American roots music. Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has racked up numerous CMA and Grammy nominations and awards. Over the years the band has performed with artists Roy Acuff, Earl Scruggs, Johnny Cash, EmmyLou Harris, and Bruce Hornsby and recorded with traditional country music luminaries Mother Maybelle Carter, Earl Scruggs, Roy Acuff, Doc Watson, Merle Travis, and Jimmy Martin.
DID YOU KNOW? The Snowboard was Invented on Christmas Day, 1965
Riglet Park helps train next generation of snowboarders By Christa Nianiatus Special to Southern Tier Living
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his year youngsters can get a jump on their snowboarding careers with the start of the season. In January of last year, Holiday Valley opened Riglet Park, a specialized snowboard teaching area for children 3 to 6 years old. This year, the resort will once again be “building” the park’s miniature features, made out of snow and providing instructors for individual and group lessons. “The program was very successful while it was open last year and it’s been a great addition to the hill,” said Jane Eshbaugh, director of marketing for Holiday Valley. “All the features are just made out of snow, and once the temperatures rise again it just turns back into part of the golf course.” As a component of Holiday Valley’s children’s program, the park incorporates super-flexible Burton snowboards, as small as 80 centimeters, which are specially designed for young children. The snowboards have beveled edges and convex bases to help prevent falls and a Riglet Reel — a retractable leash that enables the instructor to pull the child around the park and over the features. “The child stands on their board with their feet in the bindings and the instructor can pull the child around over features and over different things,” Eshbaugh said. “When they’re pulled over the features the children have to flex and extend and move their body in a way that teaches the very beginning part of learning to ride.” Located at the base of School Haus East, and right next to the Creekside Lodge, the park is comprised of mainly flat terrain with small rollers and banks and very low boxes and rails. “Kids can do amazing things if you give them the right tools, in the right setting,” said Rich Rumfola, supervisor of Holiday Valley’s Mountain Adventures Children’s Program. “The Riglet Park allows us to teach snowboarding to the very young in a way that they will love the experience. We now have equipment and a lesson area that takes their size and physical capabilities into consideration.” For anyone looking to see to the Riglet Park in action, Eshbaugh added that there is a video of some of their lessons available on their Holiday Valley website, at www.holidayvalley.com. “There’s such a cute video of it on our website, just little tiny kids with helmets as big as their bodies,” Eshbaugh said with a laugh. For ages 3 to 4, private lessons at Riglet Park are available for $75 for a 15-minute session. Group sessions for ages 4 to 6 are also available for $75 for two hours.
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Official opening of library Early Literacy Center slated By Kate Day Sager Special to Southern Tier Living
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n Jan. 9, young children from the area were invited to hear a story about a reindeer and tie it in with creative activities at the new Early Literacy Center at the Bradford Area Public Library. The center, which was funded through local grants, held its official kick-off event when Jan Brett’s book “The Wild Christmas Reindeer” is read to children. From there, children will break off into various stations of their choosing, including a dramatic play area where they can perform the reindeer story. Different aspects of the story can also be explored at the water and sand table, or at stations for art and writing, as well as for S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) activities. Snacks will be available during the free event which is open to children through age 12. For grandparent Marcia McAndrew and parent Elizabeth Baxter, activities at the new center, also referred to as StorySeekers, are the perfect compliment for early education programs. “My daughter Carleigh, 6, comes here first and then goes to The Learning Center for half-day kindergarten,” Baxter said. She said her son, Benjamin, 4, also comes to the center after his morning daycare program. Baxter said her children not only learn at stations that include computers, but also have the opportunity to socialize. McAndrew, who takes her grandson, Caleb, to StorySeekers on a regular basis, said she has received a lot of positive feedback regarding the center from parents of young children who are new to the Bradford area. “This is nice for new mothers
because they don’t have the Welcome Wagon program anymore in Bradford,” McAndrew said. “It’s really nice for people who have moved to town, in terms of meeting other mothers and grandmothers who have preschool children — and of course, it’s all free.” McAndrew, who is a retired educator from the community, provides preschool sign language classes to children at the center once a month. In addition, educator Sandy Caprarotta will serve as center’s early learning consultant. Judy Carr, program and community outreach coordinator, said StorySeekers is open every day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, and from 10 am. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Carr said other free activities at the center will include a visit from Michael Morton and his prairie dogs from 11 a.m. to noon Jan. 31 in commemoration of Groundhog Day. In addition, the Jeffers Beach Party will be held at 11 a.m. Feb. 14 and will include magic, SnoCones and plenty of fun. Participants can bring shirts, shorts and flip-flops to wear. For more information on the center, contact the library.
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DID YOU KNOW? Cross-country skiing burns more calories per hour than any other sport
Allegany State Park cross-country trails open for skiing By Rick Miller Special to Southern Tier Living
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some cross-country ski tracks visible at the Summit trailhead from skiers breaking trails and braving frigid wind-chill temperatures. Snyder said that while the trails officially opened on Dec. 17, “There just was not enough snow down in the lower areas.�
The Summit Warming Hut, where cross-country ski rentals are available, is open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Snyder said more snow and continued cold temperatures are expected. The six cross-country skiing trails cover about 24 miles, starting at the Summit, although Patterson and Ridge Run go to the old Bova ski area. They often follow old railroad grades. The first, Patterson Trail, opened in December 1972. It was named after a railroad engineer, Otis Patterson, who hauled logs in the park over the railroad. The area was named for Art Roscoe, a park forester and assistant manager from 1929 to 1968, who is known as the father of nordic or crosscountry skiing in Western New York. In the offseason, mountain bikes have taken over the trails. Check the Allegany State Park website or Facebook page or call the state park at 354-9101 for current trail conditions.
Helping Celebrate Life for over 77 years
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n 1908 Fred A. Loveridge operated an undertaking business in Cuba. When his son Glen O. Loveridge joined the business in 1918, it became know as F.A. Loveridge and Son. Glenn became the sole owner in 1926 and the firm was operated as the Loveridge Funeral Home. Thomas S. Nicholson was employed by Glenn O. Loveridge and later purchased the business and operated it until July 1, 1991 when Rex A. McIntosh purchased the real estate and he and E. Ray Spink operated the business until 1995. When Rex A. McIntosh became the sole owner on July 1, 1995, the firm name was changed to McIntosh Funeral Home on July 1, 1997. In 1999 and 2000 the funeral home was completely renovated to make it handicap accessible. Bradley Spink purchased the business in January 2008. The Spink Funeral Home has carried on its fine traditional service for the past 77 years, and will continue to do so for many years to come. The home had its beginning if February, 1931, with its first office at 520 West State Street. After eight years at this location, Emmett E. Spink purchased the Herbert Sibley propery at 205 North Third Street, in 1939. Mr. Spink’s two sons, Joseph Carter Spink and Phillip S. Spink, went into business with their father. The death of a loved one is a difficult time. If final arrangements have not been made prior to death, there are many decisions that must be made. We are here to assist you through this. Whether you are looking for traditional or cremation services, we offer different service choices. We will assist you with the details of personalizing a service that best memorializes your loved one.
Holiday Valley to hosts annual Penguin Paddle By Rich Place Special to Southern Tier Living
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hether your preferred vehicle of choice is a set of skis, a snowboard, an intertube or a toboggan, there are plenty of ways to get down a snow covered hill. On Saturday, Feb. 21, add a garbage bag to that list as Holiday Valley hosts its annual Penguin Paddle to benefit the Lounsbury Adaptive Ski Program. Beginning at 1:30 p.m., visitors will have the opportunity to race “penguin style” down the bottom of Yodeler slope. Children as young as 4 years old to adults of any age are encouraged to grab a garbage bag and ride down the slope on their stomachs. The event also features a raffle, silent and live auction and outdoor barbecue lunch, all to benefit the Lounsbury Adaptive Ski Program, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to teaching those with cognitive and physical disabilities how to ski. The organization was founded in 1988 by Bill Lounsbury, a ski patrol officer at Holiday Valley who lost his leg, and eventually his life, to cancer. Before his death, however, he taught himself to ski again – a task that would become an inspiration to many involved in the program today. The program began with four instructors and 14 students, according to program officials. Now, more than two decades later, 50 volunteer instructors conduct approximately 240 lessons per year from late December to mid-March.
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Both children and adults can benefit from the program, which has several different pieces of unique skiing equipment to cater to its eager participants. Some equipment – such as a snowslider or ski pail – is designed for skiers who can stand but may need additional assistance. Other equipment – including a bi-ski or monoski – allows individuals to sit down. According to the program’s website, examples of the more frequently encountered disabilities in the program are spinal cord injuries, Downs Syndrome, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment, autism and developmental delay. Lessons run seven days a week. The program skis various slopes at Holiday Valley – some graduates of the program even end up able to tackle the blue square and black diamond trails. For the penguin paddle event, participants can race down the slope for a $1 donation. Registration runs from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for the slide at the Creekside Lounge and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the slide at the base of the Yodeler slope. Also that day, a barbecue cookout lunch will be available for a $5 donation at the Lunch Tent from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. From 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., silent and live auctions will run at the base of Yodeler to benefit the Lounsbury program.
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Allegany Co. man consulting at health food store By Kate Day Sager Special to Southern Tier Living
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ustomers at The Schoolhouse Health Foods shop in Eldred won’t have to rely on “gut” instinct anymore when picking out foods, vitamins and supplements that can help their digestive system. Customers are now able to consult with Hans Hinterkopf of Belfast, N.Y., when selecting over-the-counter products that may help their “gut problems.” Sheena Peach, owner of the shop located in the Olde Schoolhouse Village Shoppes, said Hinterkopf will serve as a licensed health practitioner at the facility one day a week. He’ll be available for appointments from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursdays. Hinterkopf also is a physician’s assistant for a pediatrics practice in
Cuba, N.Y. Hinterkopf is a welcome addition to the business. “There is nothing really that close (that offers similar services) around here,” Peach said. “We have a lot of customers we sent to Buffalo to visit a (doctor of osteopathic medicine), so we’re excited to be able to offer some of that here.” She said Hinterkopf, a native of southern Pennsylvania, can guide individuals in selecting products that can help their digestive systems or other related concerns. “He’ll be coming to work with us one day a week to do consults with people,” Peach explained. “He’ll be there to help people heal naturally with supplements and vitamins instead of prescriptions.
“We’re also going to be offering a lot of alternative therapy,’ she added. “Right now, we’d like him to set people up on health protocols and give them diets that will work for them. “He works with a lot of gut problems” connected to ailments such as diverticulitis, Crohn’s disease and food intolerances, she said. “A lot of people don’t realize that the health of your body is the health of your gut.” The shop is on the bottom floor of the Olde Schoolhouse complex, which is located on Indian Creek Road. The complex, located in the former Eldred Township Elementary School, sells local antiques, handcrafted furniture and toys as well as health foods, baked goods and candy in a family-friendly atmosphere. For more information on the health foods shop, call (814) 225-2233.
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stablished in 1953, Hammonds Furniture Store was opened to provide the Olean Community wih the highest quality of furniture at the best prices. Since opening the doors, they have maintained the belief that their customers deserve a store offering premium furniture at prices that won’t break the bank, with outstanding service. Now as a 4th generation family business, Hammonds Furniture Store has become one of Olean’s finest furniture stores, with a reputation within the community for quality products at fair prices. They have something for everyone and when you go to shop with them you will find best names in furniture. Should you need to furnish your spare bedroom, living room, or your basement, they have something that you will truly love and help give your home the look that you are looking for. With their experience and knowledge of their products, you know that you are receiving the best service available and the confi-
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dence that you are receiving the best furniture to meet your needs. Hammonds Furniture Store carries a wide variety of products and brands to satisfy the taste of every customer. Whether you need a new; couch, dining table, end tables, coffee table, or any items as small as jewelry armoires, lamps, Hammonds has it all! You will definitely find something that looks great in your home, as well as fitting into your budget. They offer delivery and set-up on all of their products at fair prices. For those customers who may need financing, services are available and they also offer layaway. Throughout the years, Hammonds has faced many challenges and undergone changes as in any business, always putting their customers first, but they continue to overcome a thrive. They work to build trusting relationships with all of their customers, in hopes that they will be your first choice for furniture now and in the future.
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Clint Eastwood’s acting breakthrough came in 1959 when he landed a role on TV western Rawhide. Joseph Bradley (front, right), a representative of Olean’s KA-BAR, stands with the cast and crew of “American Sniper” as the movie’s director, Clint Eastwood, is presented with a KA-BAR knife last summer. The movie, based on an autobiography of the same name, opens in theaters today.
Another Hollywood moment for Olean By Christopher Michel Special to Southern Tier Living
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lean has yet another tie to a major Hollywood movie blockbuster. Last summer, Joseph Bradley, a marketing and sales representative for KA-BAR Knives Inc. in Olean, traveled to Acton, Calif., to the set of “American Sniper.” Bradley’s trip wasn’t to catch a glimpse of Tinseltown. He was actually making a special delivery of seven of KA-BAR’s U.S. Navy fighting utility knives to members of the movie’s cast and crew — most notably for its director, Clint Eastwood, and lead actor Bradley Cooper. “American Sniper” chronicles the life of Chris Kyle, a chief petty officer in the U.S. Navy and member of its Seal Team 3. He served four tours in the Iraq War and is purported as the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history, with 160 confirmed kills out of 255 possible kills. Kyle was honorably discharged from the armed forces in 2009. He died in February 2013 when he was shot and killed at a shooting range outside of Chalk Mountain, Texas. The man accused of killing Kyle, Eddie Ray Routh — a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, is awaiting trial. The movie is based on Kyle’s
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autobiography of the same name. Bradley’s trip to the set began months earlier when KA-BAR was commissioned by Kevin “Dauber” Lacz, who served alongside Kyle, and their commanding officer, Brad Stegmeire, to make the commemorative knives. Lacz and Stegmeier were hired to serve as filming consultants. Lacz was later asked to portray himself in the movie. “I’d actually read ‘American Sniper’ a few years ago when it came out,” Bradley said. “While it was cool to be on set and meet someone like Clint Eastwood, what really stood out to me was getting to meet (Lacz and Stegmeier) and hear their stories about Chris Kyle. They knew him better than anybody.” Bradley spent 18 hours on set, watching the cast and crew film a scene where Kyle heads to a recruiter’s office to enlist in the military “Everything was pretty loose on the set,” he said. “The cameras were always running, and the actors were able to go from having a regular conversation to getting right into character and shooting a scene. To me, that gave me such a better appreciation to how talented everyone was.” He noted Eastwood, who had just
turned 84, stood the entire day. “I think the only time I saw him sit was at dinner,” Bradley said. About midway through the day, Bradley presented the knives. Each blade bears the name of its recipient — an homage to how newly commissioned Navy Seals are presented with a KA-BAR knife engraved with the name of a fallen Seal. “The presentation was pretty informal,” Bradley said. “Clint Eastwood actually collects knives, and he was thrilled when he got his. Bradley Cooper, I could tell was very grateful, but he was so in the zone being in character that I don’t think he wanted to get too into himself because he took the role so seriously.” The knives sparked some conversation about military history between Eastwood, as Stegmeier mentioned Bradley is a military historian at KA-BAR. “That piqued his interest, and we discussed his time in the U.S. Army and the World War II movies he had directed, “Flags of our Fathers” and “Letters from Iwo Jima,” Bradley said. “We (were all) at a rodeo standing in the middle of the field discussing World War II, Korea and combat rifles. It was surreal.”
“We were all at a rodeo standing in the middle of the field discussing World War II, Korea and combat rifles. It was surreal.”
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he 2015 Art Roscoe Loppet is scheduled to kick off on Sunday, Feb. 15, at Allegany State Park’s Summit Ski Area in beautiful, challenging, rolling and snowy Red House. Classic-style skiing at its finest draws competitors and participants from several states in a lung-crushing wild ride through the tracked rolling trails of the Art Roscoe Trail System inside Red House at Allegany State Park. Again this year, the Loppet will feature three different course options to suit all levels of skiers. Courses include a 6K, 13K and 22K. In other words, the Loppet offers something from the first-timer through the seasoned pro.
The 22K course is a wild ride through and around the perimeter of the Art Roscoe Trail System featuring many climbs, descents and a 2-mile climbing finish. The 13K is no picnic as skiers are tested to the demands of almost endless pole-and-kick work. For weekend warriors and first-timers, the 6K is an excellent journey around Sweetwater Trail and lets you set your pace for a fun and thrilling day on the trails. There’s a mass-start format for each distance with four sets of tracks in the starting corral. Pre-register and assure your space on the starting line or come down on race day to register. Officials of the Loppet said no one will get turned
away from participating in the event. A rain date will be utilized in the event of harsh conditions. Loppet officials work closely with park staff to assure the best set track, conditions and course options in Allegany's Premier XC Ski event of the season. In the event of poor conditions, courses may change to suit the safest and most secure routes. In addition to the skiing, the Loppet will also feature door prizes and a post-race party. Awards are given to overall male and female for each distance, plus the top five in each distance for male and female. For more information on the Art Roscoe Loppet, visit www.heartrateup.com.
DID YOU KNOW? The world’s oldest skis were discovered in Russia, near Lake Sindor and are dated back to 6300 BC
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Third annual Bradford Brewfest slated By Amanda Nichols Special to Southern Tier Living
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he Bradford Brewfest will once again tap into the heart of area beer-lovers with its third annual event slated for next month. The event, sponsored by Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce, Glenwood Beer Distributors and Bradford City Beers, will include a wide variety of brews for sampling and purchase, live music, food from local vendors, a homebrew demonstration and giveaways. It will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 7 at St. Bernard School Gymnasium at 450 W. Washington St. Attendees receive a collectible sampling glass (this year’s is a classic pilsner style), and attendees can also purchase full-size bottles of their favorites at any of the sampling stations, according to Kara Kennedy, event coordinator with the Chamber of Commerce. “There has been some confusion about that in the past, and we want people to understand that they certainly can purchase a full-size bottle of their favorite flavor — or even a six-pack to take home,” she said. Kennedy said the list of brews to be offered has not yet been solidified, but they will be announced by the chamber closer to the event. This year’s participating restaurants and food vendors will include Pizza Napoli, Monte’s, the Bradford Township Lions Club and Byllye Lanes, according to Kennedy.
The band this year will be No Name Trio. “They’re a popular local band from right here in Bradford that we think the crowd will really enjoy,” she said. “We’ll also have a brief Home Brew Demonstration at 7:15 p.m., and How Ya Brewing will be there
throughout the evening to share information about homebrewing with our guests — in hopes that we can offer a great homebrew contest next year after people have had time to plan and prepare,” Kennedy said. There will also be a Chinese auction with a variety of items as well as other giveaways and door prizes, according to Kennedy. The addition of the homebrew demonstration is new this year, as well as a few other changes. “We did shorten the time frame a little this year. The Kiwanis Club of Bradford had to move their Kiwanis Kapers event from late fall
to the beginning of February, and we wanted to work with them to avoid direct conflict,” Kennedy said. “Now, with a 3 p.m. Kiwanis Kapers matinee and Bradford Brewfest not starting until 6 p.m., people can come out and enjoy both events on the same day. It’s the reverse of the classic ‘dinner and a show’ — see the show first and then join us for brews, food and more fun.” Some of the changes were brought about in response to requests following last year’s event — such as a coat check and the availability of a shuttle to alleviate some of the parking challenges the event had in 2014. “Our feedback from attendees the past two years has been very positive, and we will continue to work to make this an event that everyone — of legal age — can enjoy,” Kennedy said. “There are still plenty of tickets available, but we recommend that people purchase them in advance to be sure they get one, and to take advantage of the lower presale cost. As always, designated driver tickets are available as well,” she noted. Keeping the event safe and legal is a top priority for organizers. “All attendees must present ID at the door, whether they look 21, 51 or 81. We need to be sure that we are following the law, and we will not be able to admit anyone who does not have a valid ID,” Kennedy said. Identification cards will be scanned at the entrance. Everyone attending must register at the entrance to receive their wristband designating full ticket or designated driver. Wristbands are required to be served any beverage or food at the event.
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York Penn Shows bringing the outdoors to the casino By Kellen Quigley Special to Southern Tier Living
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ith hunting season in New York beginning to wind down, the Seneca Allegany Hotel and Casino will hold a sportsman’s show presented by York Penn Shows. On Saturday, Feb. 21, and Sunday, Feb. 22, attendees can buy, sell, trade or browse all weekend long with approximately 150 dealers and experts. “We have pretty much everything in the spectrum of outdoors sports,” said Jonathan Buck, co-runner of the shows with his father, James. Local sportsmen can find the latest in hunting, trapping, archery, sporting and fishing equipment and supplies at this two-day event as well as outdoor guides and tours from experts. “There will be fishing charters, permit clerks and outfitters to pick from, too,” said Buck. Antique and modern firearms and outdoor artwork on display and for sale. Local radio station WGWE-FM will be on-site Saturday and the Seneca Nation of Indians Fish & Wildlife Con-
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servation Department are available for informational talks. “Everybody is different,” said Buck. “I can’t speak for all the booths that will be there, but there will be something for everybody.” One display that Buck said is popular every year is a taxidermy specialist from Pennsylvania. “We’re the largest show for sure,” said Buck. They host shows all across the Southern Tier of New York, much of northern Pennsylvania and northeast Ohio. “We have 400 tables and 40 booths in total,” said Buck. “They’re in the hallways and the showroom where the concerts are held.” York Penn Shows held their first event at the casino in 2011 and have returned every February since. Buck and his father are from Frewsburg, about a half-hour drive from the casino, so they have a personal con-
nection with the area. “We talked to the people at the casino and once we got the ball rolling it’s been great every year,” said Buck. Attendees can enter free door prizes available all day both days. The winners are drawn frequently and regularly, but the big prize drawings are Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. Some of the bigger prizes include five fishing charters and a Lincoln series Liberty gun safe. The winners must be present to accept their prizes. “We keep it a family-friendly atmosphere so bring the kids,” said Buck. “We want everyone to have a good time.” The parking garage and open parking lot have over 3,000 spaces available. For more information, visit www. yorkpennshows.com or contact James Buck, show chairman, at (716) 569-6810.
“We have pretty much everything in the spectrum of outdoors sports,”
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sewing machine her daughter bought her for Christmas. I stayed with her on the phone for 15 or 20 minutes walking her through the process...the next week, her daughter was so grateful, she came in and bought another machine from us.” Not only does one buy quality products from these gentlemen (Janome and Singer are the first and second best selling sewing machine manufacturers, respectively), one is paying for a personal touch that is rare in the world of the big box retailer. “Customers often buy a machine from one of the big stores,” said Mr. LaBella, “and then come to us when they need them fixed. The manufacturers will take three weeks to do some repairs...but I can have them out the door in 15 minutes...this way, the customer doesn’t lose their machine for weeks and fall behind on projects.” If there is a secret formula to quality customer service, these gentlemen have found it: know your products, deliver on your promises, and make the extra effort that no one else will make. - Boris Van Druff
Area senior service agencies grapple with impact of new state regulations
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ew state-mandated regulations are changing the way seniors in Pennsylvania receive human services. Sherry Hoffman, director of the Potter County Area Agency on Aging, said the changes are from the state Department of Aging, which is trying to bring agencies in compliance with the federal Older Americans Act. “They’re under the authority of the Older Americans Act,” Hoffman explained. “In order to receive the funding, they have to abide by that.” To meet compliance, “We were actually given numerous new mandates that affect multiple programs,” she said, adding they will be phased in as consumers’ care plans become due for annual assessment. One change is any seniors who begin receiving services through the Aging Department and are eligible for an aging waiver must apply for a waiver or they won’t receive services. Hoffman said there are two parts to eligibility: Financial and health and functioning. The new regulations also change “how we manage waiting lists” for programs such as Meals on Wheels, according to Hoffman. “We have to give priority to individuals waiting for home meals, have nutritional risks or low income.” Hoffman explained, “Basically, no senior can go hungry.” Before, funding would be divided by category, but now, “They’re our top priority before we can provide any other services.” She noted, “At this time, we don’t have a waiting list.” However, she added, “We received additional funding from the Department of Aging to help avoid it at this time,” a fix she said was “temporary.” An additional change is care management requirements. Previously, management was not mandatory for seniors receiving only a home-delivered meal or lifeline. Now those consumers
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Members of the Greater Bradford Senior Activity Center enjoy a beverage and conversation. Senior centers are only one organization serving the region’s elderly population that is facing state-mandated changes in order to comply with the federal Older Americans Act.
require care management,” said Hoffman. The only service not requiring care management is transportation. New regulations also give additional rules about meals served at senior centers, limiting the type of food, amount of calories and amount of food in general that can be served. Senior center nutrition changes were implemented Jan. 1 in Potter County. William Orzechowski from the Office of Human Services serving Cameron, Elk and McKean counties, said, “The dietitians are trying to make the meal what they would contend is a more nutritious meal. I’m afraid it will be less well received.” Orzechowski is concerned the meal changes will negatively impact attendance at senior centers. He explained that when fats, salt and sugar are cut from meals, it’s harder to come up with a meal that is pleasing to visitors. “Our plan is to make as few changes as possible,” said Orzechowski. “We feel we have a reasonably good menu and recipes.” He indicated senior centers may apply for waivers to certain rules. “We think we have a really good arrangement up there,” said Orzechowski. “We don’t want to see that harmed.”
Orzechowski explained funding to senior centers from the state and federal governments is “based on the number of older folks in the area.” The three counties “have about 0.6 of 1 percent of the state’s total number of older persons.” Therefore, “We get about 0.6 of 1 percent of funding available, including federal money that goes through the state.” However, seniors centers are more popular locally than in other areas of the state, a fact that is not considered Senior centers in the three counties are expected to provide 22,000 to 23,000 meals, “Yet, they provide close to 60,000 meals,” which he noted is about two-and-ahalf times what is expected. “We have proven that we value senior centers,” he said. Looking at the numbers, Orzechowski said, “You’d expect there to be 6.3 senior centers. We have 13.” His outlook has been, “Give people a reasonable meal and let them choose whether they want to eat the meal.” Orzechowski wants to continue to attract the high number of seniors to ensure they are provided with other things the centers have to offer, such as a chance to socialize and opportunities to hear educational speakers.
“Basically, no senior can go hungry. They’re our top priority before we can provide any other services.”
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