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Join award-winning, widely-acclaimed instructor and ski racer, Lisa Densmore, for two days of alpine fun on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 12-13, 2015, right here in Ellicottville. With over 20 years of instruction and coaching under her DalBello skis, Densmore is ready to show the ladies how to have the best time on the slopes through instruction, equipment demos, video analysis, discussions, and of course, plenty of slope time ... page 04
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By Pat Morgan Another ski season is well underway, and per usual, the village and the resorts are chock full of changes that will no doubt positively enhance the experience for all who visit. We’ve seen a lot of relocations, remodeling, rebranding, and more out of the culinary landscape here in Ellicottville. One of these ‘new’ additions will be taking up shop in a familiar location to many, right on Monroe Street. Cadillac Jack’s is proudly opening their doors at the storefront which was once home to Hoagie’s Pizzeria. Snowed-In caught up with owners / operators Tina and Tom Zerbian to find out what we can expect from their exciting re-invented culinary adventure. For those new to the scene around here, Cadillac Jack’s got its start back in 1994 when Tom Zerbian and sister, Janet Tekavec assumed control of a charming building located essentially at the base of Holiday Valley Resort. This spot was frequented by the ski clientele of Ellicottville, as it was known for its ‘après ski’ vibe with an incredible view of the slopes from the bar, an expansive menu, and lively entertainment to cap off a perfect day on the hill. Though happening in-season, the business would shut down for the spring, summer and fall months, leaving only a short time frame for the owners to show what they could do. Fast forward 20 years, and Tom (aka ‘Zerb’) and his wife, Tina now have the ability to put their self described ‘foodie’ skills to work in their new location. Many of you will remember Hoagie’s as a one level pizzeria, with a young staff cranking out some of the best pizza and subs around. What those who enter the new Cadillac Jack’s location can expect however, is a beautifully re-done TWO level bar and restaurant, rich with local flavor and character. Tina describes their decor and mission as “vintage,” with many call-outs to the early 1900’s of Ellicottville. The family has an incredible collection of postcards from the village during that era, which tie in with their brand story throughout the restaurant and their menu. Tina also lightheartedly alluded to their new bar, which she said would be incredibly unique, with nothing else in town comparing to it. To top it all off, they’ve also added an outdoor patio deck, which will be the perfect place to enjoy one of their signature cocktails when summer rolls back around. Part of Cadillac Jack’s re-emergence will also be their drastically changed menu, with the ‘après ski’ fare being a thing of the past. Zerbian revealed many new improvements to the menu, including locally sourced farm-to-table ingredients ranging from herbs, vegetables and meats. Another exciting new feature within the restaurant is a raw bar featuring oysters, clams, and other selections when in season. The talented kitchen staff will bring years of experience and worldly concepts to the table, Tina explained, thus fulfilling their vision of being a dynamic four-season restaurant. Cadillac Jack’s will host several wine and beer pairings throughout the year as well, which will certainly draw attention throughout the community. Cadillac Jack’s is set to open the first week of January, and they truthfully couldn’t be more excited to welcome each and every one of you through their doors. Have a group? You’re in luck - their newly built upstairs dining room can accommodate your needs. With so much to look forward to, make sure you keep tabs on opening day, specials and more by ‘liking’ them on Facebook, or give them a call at 716-699-5161.
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During the month of December, Snowed-In again teamed up with 95.7 The Big Pig in Olean, NY to offer an awesome Holiday Giveaway Package. Visitors to our participating establishments were encouraged to fill out an entry ticket and drop it into the “Celebrate the Holidays in Ellicottville” entry boxes on display.
Ellicottville Oasis Spa • Cameleon Ellicottville Optical • A Touch of Ellicottville Red Door Ski Shop • Do-op Gear Shop Ellicottville Dental Group Ellicottville Country Store & Antiques Tops-Ellicottville location The Birdwalk • Salamanca Fitness Watson’s Chocolates • Winery of Ellicottville Vail Hardware of Little Valley
Congratulations to STEPHEN SAMPSON of Ellicottville, NY, who’s name was randomly drawn to receive the sweepstakes prize pack: an overnight stay at Sugar Pine Lodge, $350.00 in E-Bucks to spend at sponsoring locations, and a family pack of weekday ski lift tickets to HoliMont Ski Area. Stephen’s winning ticket was entered at A TOUCH OF ELLICOTTVILLE. Did you miss out? Don’t worry! The Giveaway contest will return this summer in Snowed-In’s sister publication, The Summer Local!
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Ladies, Take “Your Turn”
Lisa Densmore Returning to Ellicottville to Host Women’s Ski Clinic
Head-to-Head with Lisa SOROKES: What sparked your idea to start the ‘Your Turn’ clinic? DENSMORE: I’ve been hosting WSC since 1991. I started out hosting them as a program with Head Skis - athlete at the time - the idea was to raise money for breast cancer. That’s what got me started. I love teaching women and found there’s a niche there. There’s no one else really doing anything on a grassroots level to specifically address the needs of women on the hill. I came up with the name that it’s “Your Turn” because some gals might put everything into kids and husband, and they might be the last one to get new skis or get out on the hill, so it’s their turn to go have fun. It’s “your turn” to have your own day, improve your skiing, and “your turn” to make a good turn. SOROKES: Who should consider attending the clinic? DENSMORE: Anyone who wants to participate should be at least an intermediate skier or higher. It’s not for the beginner, and the reason is that beginners have a different set of needs than someone who is an intermediate skier or beyond that skill level. So, if you’re a gal that’s intermediate or higher and you join the clinic, we’ll group you based on ability and interests. So if you want to learn moguls, work on running gates or racing, we’ll put you with gals like-minded. It’s about matching up with like-minded people. SOROKES: What do you focus on during the clinics? DENSMORE: On snow, I guess the best way to describe it is to describe the difference between guys and gals on the hill. One of the biggest problems is that women tend to sit back because our center of gravity is different. So, we work a lot on stance and balance, how to steer and control turns. We try to give you more grace and finesse. From there, I look at each person individually - something the clinic does well. You can’t paint one brush stroke for everyone. Everyone has their own needs. I try to customize even though we’re in a group setting. We do other things off-snow. During the evening between the two days of the clinic is a “boot camp” for the gals, where there are ski demos and boot demos. It features myself, a representative from Elan, and a master boot fitter. We answer everything you want to know but were afraid to ask and let you know what you need to be aware of to perform your best. The boots are the interface between you and the snow and connect you to your skis. You need to be comfortable; there should not be pressure and there should be a quick response.
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.................................. February 12-13 | Holiday Valley Resort By Megan E. Sorokes
Grab your gear, gals, ‘cause it’s your turn on the slopes of Holiday Valley! Join award-winning, widely-acclaimed instructor and ski racer, Lisa Densmore, for two days of alpine fun on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 12-13, 2015, right here in Ellicottville. With over 20 years of instruction and coaching under her DalBello skis, Densmore is ready to show the ladies how to have the best time on the slopes through instruction, equipment demos, video analysis, discussions, and of course, plenty of slope time. Cost for the clinic is $290, which includes two days of coaching, demo equipment, breakfast and lunch each day plus dinner on Thursday. Specially priced lift tickets will be available, along with lodging discounts at the Inn at Holiday Valley for Wednesday and Thursday nights. The clinic will begin at 8am with registration and breakfast. Pre-registration is advised as attendance is limited. Stop at or call the Snowsports School Desk, 716-699-2345 x 4422 or the Creekside Lodge Children’s Desk at x 4424. Densmore cannot wait to host her clinic, which is entering its third year at Holiday Valley. She’s looking forward to sharing her insight and experience with a group of gals who love to ski … and spending some time in Ellicottville too. During a recent phone interview, Densmore expressed her excitement about skiing, instructing, and returning to the slopes of Western New York. Her advice for helping skiers improve their runs ... “Keep it fun! It’s supposed to be fun. Don’t get hung up on micromanaging everything going on on the hill. Go up there with a smile and have fun.”
SOROKES: How many clinics do you offer a year? DENSMORE: This year, I have 13 clinics spread out around the country. More information is available at lisadensmore.com. SOROKES: What do you look forward to about Ellicottville/Holiday Valley? DENSMORE: I had such a warm welcome the last few years there. I love the town - it’s a really cute resort town, very easy to get around. On the mountain, it’s very classy. I ski at a lot of places around the country, and I find Holiday Valley takes very good care of their slopes, the ski school is professional, and it’s a great place to teach clinics because there’s a variety of terrain. That’s what makes the ski resort worthwhile. SOROKES: What do you enjoy most about your clinics? DENSMORE: For me, personally, I love to see people have a breakthrough - whether it’s technique or confidence. There’s psychological and physical. Sometimes they are tied together. It’s about having fun – and that AHA moment. SOROKES: What has changed about the sport since you started? DENSMORE: I’ve been skiing since I could walk. So much has changed. When I started, I used wooden skis with lace-up boots. By the time I was in grade school, everyone used metal skis. It’s changed technique-wise because gear has changed. I’ve seen a lot of changes in the ski world and have been a part of those changes. I helped design women skis for several years and helped test technologies. Technology drives technique on the hill, and much of the technology has been geared towards recreational now. I think that’s positive for people that want to get out and ski a wide variety of terrain and conditions. SOROKES: If someone has never skied before, what would you say to encourage them to start? DENSMORE: Take a lesson! I see so many people that start because their significant other took them to the ski area, put them on gear and took them to the top of the mountain and left because they couldn’t keep up. Go get a lesson, find the right gear, get boots that fit, skis that fit and you’ll be happier. You’ll be skiing intermediate in no time – sometimes within a half day. SOROKES: What setup are you rocking on the slopes? DENSMORE: From the top down: I wear Skea clothing ‘cause it’s a women, elegant line. It’s nice to look like a girl! I use Leki poles and gloves - it’s a pole/ glove system. The gals at the clinic can demo the poles. DalBello ski boots and Elan skis and bindings. I also use Transpack bags for skis and boots - I’ll be giving one away at the event!
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December has come and gone and as of Dec. 21 we are officially into the winter season. Just about all of Ellicottville is no doubt hoping that January brings with it some more winter-like weather so that the snow enthusiasts can take to the slopes and enjoy the season. And while December didn’t present us with the most ideal weather, when you are in the ski industry you always have to be looking at the positive side of things - in this case a warmer December means that the lake didn’t freeze over and so with some meteorological luck we will hopefully get ample amounts of lake effect snow! After all, who doesn’t love a good pow day? We hope to see you and your friends/family here throughout the season. Please be safe out on the slopes.
GEAR UP @ HOLIMONT
You spend good, hard-earned money on your gear so it only makes sense to take good care of it. That’s where Gear Up comes into play. They will sharpen your edges, apply a hot wax, adjust your bindings ... basically do whatever you need to get out on the slopes and enjoy your skis or snowboard. Call 716-699-5582 for more information.
FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY
Starting Jan. 2 and every Friday night for the remainder of the season, come up to the HoliMont chalet for a delicious dinner that is put on by Dina’s at the Mont. Fish Fry is the specialty in this buffet-style dinner, but there are plenty of other items on the menu so if you’re looking for some tasty food that the whole family can enjoy, make sure you make your way up to HoliMont. For information on times and prices check out www.holimont.com.
LEARN TO SKI & RIDE
Your love of snowsports had to start somewhere ... and most likely yours started on a beginner hill. Maybe it was your mother or father teaching you or perhaps it was a group of friends. Hopefully at some point though you ended up with a certified professional snowsports instructor because if you did, you learned things a lot faster and a lot easier. January is National Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month and the HoliMont Snowsports staff has plenty of professional instructors who can help you do everything from learn the ropes to improve your short radius turns on steeps and everything in between. Call 716-699-8159 for questions. And for more information about Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month, check them out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/learntoskiandsnowboard.
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TELEFEST
Free your mind and free your heel at HoliMont’s annual Telefest celebration on Friday, March 6, 2015. If you have yet to check out the artform that is telemark skiing, this is an excellent opportunity to get out on the slopes with people who are passionate about the sport and more than willing to share their knowledge. Call 716-699-8159 for more information.
GROUP OUTINGS
Every Monday through Friday, HoliMont has the pleasure of playing host to ski groups from all over New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Canada. For years ski groups have traveled to HoliMont in pursuit of its pristine corduroy runs and vibrant social atmosphere. If you’re part of a ski group, come to HoliMont and experience it for yourself!
WEEKDAY EXPERIENCE PASS
There is still time to get in on the thrill that is weekday skiing/riding at HoliMont. For $235 you can get a non-transferable picture pass good for 10 weekday lift tickets and 5 snowsports lessons at HoliMont. Check out the details online at www.holimont.com/ store/weekday-experience-pass/
HOLIMONT RACE TEAM
This fall and early winter, Mother Nature is making it perfectly clear that pre-season snow in Western New York can never be relied on. For this very reason, several HoliMont athletes headed west to participate in the 3rd Annual Early Season Colorado Training Camp. It was another successful pre-season camp and we look forward to the tradition continuing for many years to come. It’s going to be hard to top nearly 180,000 vertical feet covered in 8 days! For over 50 years, families and snowsports enthusiasts from miles around have converged on HoliMont, North America’s largest private ski area devoted to family skiing adventures. Generations of members have been drawn in by the amazing skiing, only to fall in love with the warm, community atmosphere that makes HoliMont the kind of place you never want to leave. During the week, HoliMont is happy to welcome the public and groups. Our eight lifts service over 50 slopes and trails. Head to www.holimont.com or call 716-699-2320
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Competitors Ready for Another Exciting Season
USASA Circuit Returns to WNY with Many Riders Looking to Secure a Return Trip to Nationals at Copper By Spencer Timkey
WNY SERIES SCHEDULE Jan. 10 @ Holiday Valley 2 PARALLEL SLALOMS Jan. 11 @ HoliMont 2 PARALLEL GIANT SLALOMS Jan. 24 @ Peek’n Peak SLOPESTYLE RAIL JAM Jan. 25 @ Peek’n Peak SLOPESTYLE RAIL JAM Jan. 31 @ Holiday Valley 2 BOARDERCROSS / SKIERCROSS Feb. 1 @ Holiday Valley 2 BOARDERCROSS / SKIERCROSS
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SNOWOBARD ASSOCIATION:
Feb. 7 @ Holiday Valley 2 PARALLEL GIANT SLALOMS (NIGHT RACE)
USASA, an established organization that fosters the stoke of kids across the States and Canada, provides an opportunity for young riders such as Magnus Hambleton (pictured) to compete in different events and advance to the national competition at photo credit: Copper Mountain, Colorado.
Feb. 8 @ HoliMont 2 PARALLEL SLALOMS Feb. 22 @ Holiday Valley 2 SLOPESTYLES Mar. 7 @ Holiday Valley BANKED SLALOM
For more information on USASA organization, the WNY Series and this year’s Nationals, head to www.usasa.org and www.wnyss.com.
At its roots, snowboarding is not a competitive sport. More of a high five-laden activity you do with your friends than an ultra-competitive one, the feeling of hot laps with a good group is unlike any other. But as the sport has evolved, there’s no way a semblance of competitiveness wasn’t going to bust the door down. But it’s not like that level of compete is bad for the sport. Far from it! If Travis Rice didn’t have his drive, we wouldn’t be blessed with the unspeakable things he does on his snowboard (see: Flight, The Art of). Competitiveness pushes friends to be better, which in turn helps the sport, which in turn gets more people on snowboards. Everybody wins. USASA - the United States of America Snowboarding Association - rolled the dice on competitive snowboarding in the 1980s and hasn’t looked back since. The genesis of its vision came about when Chuck Allen wanted an all-encompassing competitive circuit for snowboarding. Now, more than 25 years later, USASA continues to be the dominant competitive organization for amateur snowboarders across the country. Ellicottville is blessed to be able to support and maintain two awesome resorts. HoliMont, which owns bragging rights as the largest private ski club in North America, is home to a cornucopia of young snowboarding talent. Snowboard team coach Chris Naugle, who competed in USASA himself back in the day, couples commitment with fun to create an environment that breeds success. “It’s simple: snowboarding is about having fun,” Naugle said. “Our focus is getting the kids to have fun. We want to push them to be better snowboarders, obviously. But if they’re not having fun doing it, then what’s the point?” One of Naugle’s team riders, Magnus Hambleton, rides both hardboot (carving boards) and freestyle. A native of Oakville, Ontario, Magnus got his start racing skis - until his parents enticed him to try snowboarding. Magnus is a full time snowboarder now. “I started doing Christmas camps (on a snowboard) when I was 10,” Magnus said. “Then the next year, I went full snowboarding. It’s the greatest thing ever. Learning multiple disciplines in any sport is difficult, but it especially rings true for snowboarding. On a freestyle board, you’re wearing typical snowboarding boots - with your feet 20-25 inches apart and each foot at an angle of 15º or less (all of these numbers vary by individual rider). On an alpine board, you’re wearing hardboots (like ski boots) with your
Mar. 8 @ Holiday Valley 2 BOARDERCROSS / SKIERCROSS Mar. 28-April 7 @ Copper Mtn. USASA NATIONALS
feet at crazy forward angles to allow you to lay turns down without toe/heel drag. HoliMont’s coaches have adapted to teaching both disciplines, which is beneficial for a rider like Magnus. He can maintain what he’s doing on his alpine board, all the while getting better on freestyle-driven terrain. (*Writer’s note: Magnus tried out for his high school snowboard team, and had the best time on his Alpine board. Nice job, Magnus!) USASA will make stops at Holiday Valley, HoliMont and Peek’n Peak Resort this winter for multiple events in the WNY Series. Added to the Holiday Valley stop this year is a Banked Slalom (if you don’t know what this is, Google the Legendary Banked Slalom). HV terrain park manager Mike Nenno is looking forward to dialing in the competition circuit. “We love playing host to the USASA events,” Nenno said. “It’s great to see so many kids out competing in an effort to better themselves and make it to Nationals.” Holiday Valley will open up the Series on Jan. 10 with 2 parallel slaloms. Competitors will shift over to HoliMont the following day for giant slaloms; every competitor’s goal: to place on top at each event, garnering points which will ultimately earn them a spot to compete at Nationals. Nationals, held at Copper Mountain in Colorado, allows qualifying youngsters to compete against the rest of the country’s USASA competitors. It’s awesome to see so much local talent represented. “We’ve had numerous athletes make it to Nationals,” Naugle said. “I think it’s a testament to how awesome our kids are and how much compete they have in them. They come to the hill every weekend and they want to progress, they want to get better. Nationals is a crazy time - lots of kids, lots of scheduling - but when it’s all said and done, the kids are happy because they won and had a blast … it’s all worth it.” “I actually got sick my first time out at Nationals,” Magnus said, referring to altitude sickness. “But last year was awesome. It’s so much fun. You’re meeting new people, the courses are bigger and faster, and it didn’t hurt that it snowed a ton when we were out there (pow day!).” Competitive snowboarding is stronger now than ever. With riders like Magnus, who are mastering both disciplines, snowboarders will only get better. And with coaches like Naugle, progression will never end. It’s the endless cycle that keeps our sport fresh.
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Dom’s stocks a full line of hand-crafted extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars made by D’Avolio of Williamsville, NY. From classic flavors such as Basil and California Garlic to more unique concoctions such as Tuscan Herb, Honey Ginger and Vermont Maple, oil and vinegar lovers will no doubt appreciate the wide variety of bottles to choose from. The best part: you can sample many of the flavors in the store!
A bunch of friends from Eastern Europe got together and developed an independent brand called the Stinky Family … these guys are all about socks. No, they don’t actually smell they’re just downright cool socks. The 201415 collection includes three styles catered specifically for snow, skate, and lifestyle in many different fun colors and patterns (even your mom will love them!)
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Stop in to Katy’s downtown eatery and you’ll see the work of a nationally renowned artist: Barbara Fox. This featured piece is a watercolor and acrylic mix that would brighten up even the gloomiest of days. Fox’s artwork is on display in galleries throughout the country, as well as on a quarter that may be in your pocket! Make sure to support the café while browsing the artworks inside, since it does not charge for its space.
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Dekdebruns is excited to add the Rome SDS Collection to their already-impressive fleet. Rip a turn, float a line, or butter flat ground, this board is the Swiss Army Knife of snowboards. For riders who like to have fun times on all parts of the mountain, the Brigade is just loose enough for surfing and jibbing, and just responsive enough for riding fast and hitting bigger jumps. It does it all and it won’t blow up your budget!
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There’s more to cheese than just your everyday cheeses. Take a taste on the wild side with some of the unique (and oh-so-good) high-end cheeses available in the “Big” case. Choose from Stilton with Mango and Ginger, Blueberry, or Apricots, 7-year Quebec Cheddar, St. Agur Blue Cheese, Raclette and so many more! Unique flavors worth indulging in. After all, who could pass up a cheese called The Drunken Goat?
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Take advantage of this hot deal on these hot sellers! Fashionable boots for the ladies that are soft and comfortable - they feel like pillows on your feet! Available in three colors. They originally retail for $90-$100 ... Hampshire Mills has tagged them at $74.00-$84.99 Want a great match for those boots? Hottotties performance fleece leggings (footless or footed for $14.99) offer Ec2 comfort technology and easy care.
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Vision is crucial on the hill, so grab yourself some quick change lens tech goggles from Oakley, Smith or anon and have a lens for every light situation. The Airbrake, I/O and M1/M2 come with two lenses - so never get stuck in that tough optics situation again.
Compliment any dinner for two! A semi-sweet blend of Diamond and Cabernet Sauvignon, this is a pleasant dessert wine, excellent for pairing with chocolate or fresh fruit. A Gift Pack is also available which includes a bottle and two flutes ($21). Another great romantic dessert flavor to try is the Winery’s Red Raspberry (16.50) – stop in, take a taste, and ask the staff for their Red Raspberry Martini recipe!
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Traditional styles and patterns are back in fashion! Choose from Icewear from Iceland, Dale of Norway, and Icelandic Design. If you prefer a classic chunky wool cardigan, choose Artesania, a company that manufactures sweaters in Peru and Ecuador. If you prefer a lighter fit for layering, Meister offers merino wool blends. Regardless, you will turn heads.
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THE RED DOOR: FASHIONABLE | FUNCTIONAL | FOR KIDS TOO! By Mary Heyl With the fresh snow of the New Year, skiers and snowboarders may find themselves taking an inventory of all their cold-weather apparel needed to embrace a full day on the slopes. Families with young children, in particular, may find that last winter’s jackets and snow pants no longer adequately cover the longer limbs of their young wearers. While the lure of online shopping may seem a viable option for children’s outerwear, the incredible variety and personable customer service of The Red Door, located at 11 Washington Street in downtown Ellicottville, makes it a one-stop destination for winter outerwear for the entire family. (See their ad, page 3.) Step through The Red Door and take in the beautiful variety of ski wear and winter street wear for the recreational and fashionable shopper alike. Women’s and men’s ski jackets made by The North Face, Spyder, Killtec and Columbia come in all colors and levels of warmth. Durable and stylish boots from Sorel, Ugg, and Columbia are also available for men and women in various colors, sizes and styles. The Red Door also has a host of cozy clothing perfect for warming up inside after a long day on the slopes: choose from a variety of men’s and women’s layering pieces by Underarmour and knitted Scandinavian sweaters that are as warm as they are handsome. Just a few steps beyond the two rooms of men’s and women’s apparel lies the children’s room, a floor-to-ceiling variety of outerwear, accessories, footwear, and so much more. In the words of Liz Boberg, manager of The Red Door, “We have the largest children’s room in the area with sizes available from 2T to 18.” Indeed, children of all ages can be outfitted from head to toe in the finest quality outerwear by such companies as Columbia, The Northface, Spyder, Obermeyer and Killtec. “What’s truly remarkable,” explained Boberg, “is that you can buy your child a jacket that is every bit as well-made and durable as your ski jacket. These companies don’t skimp on quality when it comes to their children’s outerwear lines.” A prime example of this quality can be observed in the boys’ Killtec ski jacket, which has all of the same features of the adult jacket including an inner pocket for electronics, a removable snow cuff, a heat transfer reflective lining, wrist pockets, and the ever-popular thumb-hole cuff band. Even better, explained Boberg, is that many companies feature “grow-cuffs” in their jackets and pants, which lengthen these crucial areas in children’s apparel so that the wearer can get another season of use out of them. Boberg pointed out the value in investing in this high-quality outerwear for one’s children, as the durable construction of each piece means that it can be passed on with confidence to the next child when it is outgrown. Grow cuffs are available in junior jacket sizes 2-10 and junior pants up to size 18. The Red Door’s girls’ outerwear, a veritable rainbow of pastels peppered with bright pinks and purples, is both playful and functional. The Mossbud Swirl Reversible Jacket made by The Northface has a pink fuzzy texture on one side with a weatherproof purple lining that can be worn on the outside for a day of robust outdoor activities. This attractive jacket is available in other color combinations such as teal green and gray, and purple and white. Another fun jacket from The Northface is featured at the front of the children’s room: this bright jacket has long, pink fur that can be worn on the outside or on the inside for extra warmth and comfort. Interestingly, many of the companies’ furry fabrics are actually made from recycled plastic bottles, according to Boberg. In addition to outerwear, the children’s room carries a wide range of layering pieces; these garments are made from performance-level fabric that wicks away moisture but also insulates the body. Hot Chillys’ Pepper Fleece, a popular line of base wear, is available in a range of sizes for children and adults. Besides Spyder’s outerwear collection for children, The Red Door carries Spyder’s Core Series, a line of clothing that is specially made for warmth and fashion. Indeed, the girls’ Mid Mountain Core Sweater with its knitted snowflake pattern and plush lining makes it the perfect garment for the slopes or school. Harder-to-find children’s accessories are available at The Red Door including SmartWool socks and Denali Etip gloves by The North Face, starting for children ages 3 and 4. The Red Door’s larger “parent store,” located on Transit Road in Williamsville, NY has been locally owned and operated for over fifty years. Boberg visits this store about once a week to replenish her stock so that the Ellicottville location has a fresh inventory to keep up with the demand of this busy time of year. Interestingly, the history of the Ellicottville location of The Red Door is just as unique and special as its inventory. “This building has been a clothing store of some kind since the late 1800s,” explained Boberg. This story is beautifully told by a photograph of Washington Street taken around 1899, in which women in elegant dresses and elaborate hats can be seen approaching the mercantile that is now The Red Door. photos / Erik Schmitz
Shoppers in pursuit of the finest quality winter apparel are sure to be satisfied at The Red Door, where they, too, can be a part of the history of this beautiful store.
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Apres Cuisine
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Come join us at John Harvard’s Brew House at Holiday Valley and warm up with our signature Shepard’s Pie – the comfort food of choice after a fun-filled day on the slopes. For those weekends when you’re unable to make the trip to EVL, you can still enjoy the same delicious taste on your table …
JOHN HARVARD’S SIGNATURE SHEPARD’S PIE : SERVES 4 - 6
First, it is necessary to pour yourself a pint of Guinness Stout. Now, let’s begin … INGREDIENTS: 5 lbs. Ground lamb (you can substitute beef or venison if desired) ½ lb. celery ½ lb. carrots ½ lb. white onion 1 cup Tomato paste 2 sprigs Fresh rosemary 2 sprigs Fresh thyme 1 cup red wine 3 qts. Demi-glaze (you can substitute with gravy if desired) 4-6 white potatoes
TOPPING: Wash and peel potatoes, then cut into medium sized pieces. Place potatoes into cold, salted (dash of salt) water. Boil until tender. Mash the potatoes, cover, and set aside. FILLING: In a large skillet, brown the lamb with rosemary and thyme. Remove and strain, set aside. In the same pan, place diced onions, carrots and celery. Heat at medium temperature until soft. Add lamb and tomato paste. Continue to cook on medium heat for 5 minutes. Add red wine to the pan and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Add the demi-glaze and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer for 5 minutes.
NOW LET’S PUT IT ALL TOGETHER!
Place filling in a casserole dish and top with mashed potatoes. Bake at 400 degrees until potatoes are golden brown. Serve and enjoy!
ABOUT THE CHEF: Rory Mosher offers 11 years of experience in the food and beverage industry. Born and raised in Little Valley, NY, Rory has followed in his parents’ footsteps with an extensive culinary background. Rory assisted in opening John Harvard’s Brew House in 2009 and is currently holding the position as Chef of John Harvard’s.
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By Dr. Kristina Barlow I love January 1st … skiing is in full swing, this beautiful village is buzzing with winter excitement, and the best part: we receive a “clean slate”! This is the time for building new memories, recharging, reflecting, dreaming and LIVING. Transforming information, dreams and ideas into action is inspiring because the journey one takes toward that destination requires commitment and perseverance. Louis Zamperini’s (real-life hero of Unbroken) resiliency along the journey is inspiring millions. We can inspire the world, too. What is really important to you this year? Once you are clear about your answer and have allowed it to completely settle in, how are you going to experience the journey toward these dreams? Feedback from many of my clients and friends summed up 2014 as a year of changing, weeding, organizing, financial planning, researching and overloading on information. While these things are necessary, they can also lead to analysis paralysis. Half of my clients report “feeling stuck” - wanting to adjust their lifestyles in order to feel better but finding it difficult to initiate or maintain those changes. Let’s visualize 2015 as a year of doing, living and going for it! The Universal Law of reaping what you sow proves itself true over and over again. Although life throws many other factors into this equation, treating ourselves with love and respect will yield healing and health to our bodies. Explore the following 4 Habits of Health as a means to reaching your destination … those things that are most important to you. As we sow new ways of living, we WILL enjoy the fullness of our lives and the strength to be all that we can be for others. Have a phenomenal 2015!
4 HABITS OF HEALTH TO SUPPORT YOUR 2015 INTENTIONS
PLANT YOURSELF IN THE KITCHEN
MOVE YOUR BODY - INSPIRE YOUR MIND
All the experts of various lifestyle diets are claiming the same core recommendations: The elimination of sugar, all processed foods (factory made food-like substances are not foods), caffeine and wheat. The moderation of animal proteins (or elimination in the case of veganism) and grains (or elimination in the case Paleo). And the addition of organic produce, “clean” animal proteins, significantly more plant-based foods, more water, functional drinks (kombucha, coconut water, chia seed combos), superfoods (kale, cacao, spirulina, Maca) and whole food, home-cooked meals.
My 2014 InForm natural health weight loss class yielded great results for participants - from improved sleep, increased energy, better moods and decreased inflammation to weight loss and hope for healing. The greatest challenge was motivating them to exercise. Through all the excuses, perhaps the greatest obstacle is the resistance we create to the pain and discomfort the body feels when starting to exercise or needing to take your fitness to the next level. Here are 50 reasons to exercise, but there is NO WAY around the fact that this part of your life requires mental toughness skills. Someone who is mentally tough is someone who is simply consistent! Anyone can be radical for a day; few can be consistent for an era.
Whether your food bible becomes Practical Paleo or Crazy, Sexy Diet (vegan) or The Virgin Diet (food intolerance elimination) or The Eat-Clean Diet or Eat Right for Your Blood Type or The Daniel Plan, it is time to go back to the farm and eat from the ground and the barn. It’s time to get back into the kitchen and have fun! Rally your significant other, your kids and your friends, reallocate and invest money into the desired equipment and better foods, implement this kitchen makeover video (The Virgin Diet Kitchen Makeover-Amazon) and rearrange your time to make this a priority. The resources (great recipe books, YouTube, Pinterest, Google and your friends) are endless! This one habit will have the greatest return for your investment … for generations to come!
GO FOR THE GALLON
Through a Ted Talk called “Why Some People Find Exercise Harder Than Others,” Emily Balcetis (YouTube video) explains that the motivation for fitness consistency is to create goals that have a prize at the end and to keep your eyes on the prize every day. Studies showed that when participants kept their eyes on the prize, they stayed motivated and consistent to achieve their goals.
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INDIVIDUALIZE YOUR NATURAL HEALTH PROGRAM How do you streamline your supplements to experience effectiveness and affordability? I believe supplementation is extremely necessary today because our soil is depleted of vital minerals, many nutrients are utilized in toxic or diseased states, and we are not eating the right foods in the right amounts (especially plant-based foods). Quality is a #1 priority as it is actually better to NOT take supplements if they are not high quality or from whole foods and plants. But we also don’t need everything Dr. Oz recommends nor every supplement we see in a health store. If you are new to supplementation, you can follow a core program consisting of whole food vitamins (Super Supplemental) and minerals (Ionic Minerals), antioxidants (Super ORAC), essential fatty acids (Super Omega), probiotics (Probiotic 11), enzymes (Food Enzymes), fiber (LOCLO) and quality protein (Love & Peas). If you use supplements but are not experiencing healing and accelerating health, please call or email me for a 20 minute, 1 hour or full naturopathic consultation to best meet your health needs. *At Nature’s Remedy we use Nature’s Sunshine Products for high quality and reasonable prices. Ask about our free online membership for better discounts.
Kristina C. Barlow, N.D., is a naturopathic doctor and craniosacral therapist practicing in WNY and the NYC Tri-State Area, specializing in mental and emotional health, neurological challenges, musculoskeletal dysfunctions and Candida Cleansing/Sugar Addictions. For more information or to make an appointment for a consultation, please contact Kristina directly at 716-353-0786, email her at drbarlow@naturopathicpartners.com or stop into Nature’s Remedy, located on Monroe Street in Ellicottville, phone 716-699-4372. You can find Nature’s Remedy on the web at natures-remedy.net. *This information is NOT intended to treat, cure, diagnose, nor be a substitute for the proper diagnostic assessments and treatments prescribed by your doctor. Naturopathic doctors are not PCPs, so always consult with your doctor for your health care needs. This article is only intended for your information, at your discretion and supplementing your allopathic care.
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Ring in the New Year
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Forget making impossible goals that will fall to the wayside by February. It’s easy to stay indoors and veg out with your newly received electronics while eating the leftover Christmas cookies. Some of the top resolutions every year are to lose weight and stay fit, eliminate stress, save money, learn something new, and spend more time with family. Here is the run-down on how to accomplish these goals with ease right here in the Enchanted Mountains! 1. Lose weight and stay fit! What better way to lose weight than to pick up a new winter sport? Try cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. Allegany State Park is home to the Art Roscoe Trail System - the largest cross-country trail system in Western New York. Not ready to commit and purchase your own equipment? The Summit Warming Hut right next to the trail system has skis and snowshoes you can rent. Take your time and learn how to use them while you venture through the forest of sparkling snow, stopping off at the vista for a spectacular winter view. If you already own skis or snowshoes, dig them out of the closet, strap them on and head over to The Pat McGee Trial, a 12-mile multi-use trail that connects Salamanca and Cattaraugus. Or take to the Allegheny River Valley Trail, which travels around Allegany and Olean. Pfeiffer Nature Center is another hotspot for XC skiing or snowshoeing - or just for taking a walk in nature! Click on the events page at www.PfeifferNatureCenter.org for a calendar of winter family fun activities! 2. Eliminate Stress! One of the best ways to unwind and de-stress is to have some fun! Attend one of the many events planned in Cattaraugus County. Take in a concert at the Seneca Allegany Events Center in Salamanca, which will welcome performances by Phil Vassar and America in January (and plenty of other highly acclaimed musicians in the months to come). How about a motorcycle event in the middle of winter? Gowanda Harley Davidson will take over the slopes of Holiday Valley in Ellicottville on Jan. 24. For an event that’s out of this world, head to the Challenger Learning Center in Allegany for a Mission to Halley’s Comet. Or take part in the Southern Tier Curling Tournament at Good Times of Olean on Jan. 31. Last year over 60 teams participated! 3. Save Money! Just want to get away and relax but worried about the extra cost? Trips can be ultra expensive nowadays. Cattaraugus County has a wide variety of accommodations to please the most discriminating tastes, as well as a diversity of restaurants and plenty of attractions to round out your stay, all at affordable prices. Take a daycation away from the boredom of everyday life! You are sure to save enough money to come back again and again! Click over to the Enchanted Mountains website for a list of accommodations, eateries and attractions. 4. Learn Something New! Take a trip to Salamanca, the only city in America almost totally located on Tribal Territory. Learn about the history, customs and culture of the Seneca People. Visit one of the museums, galleries or stage productions. The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, a world-class museum located on the campus of St. Bonaventure University, is open to the public with free admission. In addition to its vast and changing exhibits, the center hosts performances throughout the year for your pleasure. Theater performances are available through Olean Community Theater and Olean Theater Workshop; enjoy the amazing talent when you see one of their productions. 5. Spend more time with Family! Ok re-read numbers 1 through 4, then request your FREE Activities Guide, packed full of ideas for you and your family to enjoy together in winter or the rest of the year! Call 1-800-331-0543 or check the website below for events in the area. Cattaraugus County, also known as the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York … Naturally Yours to discover and play in!
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CHAMPIONSHIP SNOCROSS By Pat Morgan
One of the most visible and exciting (and did we mention loud?) events around makes its anticipated return to the Southern Tier this February, as the Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino welcomes back the AMSOIL ISOC U.S. Air Force National Snocross race, Feb. 6-7, 2015. The Salamanca venue has quickly become a favorite of fans and riders participating in the 8-stop national circuit, attracting competitors and spectators from all over North America. For those of you not familiar with this sport, the concept is pretty easy to grasp. Fields of riders on high powered snowmobiles navigate a technical course filled with jumps, bumps, berms and turns, all the while holding on for dear life to these impressive, highend performing machines. Their weekend begins Friday bright and early with rider meetings, qualifying heats and practices beginning as early as 7:15am. While practice is accessible to watch, the real show begins at 6pm on Friday, as the four pro classes battle it out in 20-minute heats to crown the overall champion for this stop of the series. The schedule repeats itself again on Saturday, however the fan experience is enhanced with autograph signings by the majority of the athletes inside the casino. Speaking of the fan experience, SNOWED-IN spoke with Carl Schubitzke, President of the ISOC, who was nothing but complimentary about the Salamanca venue. Schubitzke revealed that the ISOC always challenges themselves to improve year to year, with one of the changes they are looking into this year being some heated, indoor viewing areas for the track. If any of you were in attendance last year, you may remember just how
many days it took for feeling to return in your toes due to the polar vortex endured at the Saturday night event. Schubitzke is working diligently to make the heated, indoor viewing areas happen, and is optimistic that they will become a reality. He also went on to reveal that spectators would see a larger track this year, due to some changes in the layout of access roads at Seneca Allegany, which also allow for spectators to sit even closer to the track to feel the excitement even more. Schubitzke concluded by marveling at how well-run this event is, with the Casino being an incredible partner to work with in the few years they’ve played host to ISOC. SNOWED-IN was also excited to connect with one of the stars of ISOC Racing, Tucker Hibbert, who pilots the #68 Monster Energy Arctic Cat sled and who also swept the Salamanca event last season en route to his 2014 season championship. Hibbert has also won the first two events of this season thus far in Duluth and Fargo, and revealed, “The New York race is one of the most high-energy and exciting events of the season. The fans are always fired-up and cheering us on the whole weekend. Since it’s the only national snocross event east of Michigan, we always get a huge turnout. Snowmobilers from the Northeast are passionate people and they show it!” Without a doubt, all eyes will be on Hibbert as he returns to action in Salamanca this February. For more information or to purchase tickets click over to www.snocross.com. Tickets are $25 for each individual day, or a great deal at $30 for an all-weekend pass. Kids 6 and under attend for free, so in terms of affordable family entertainment, this can’t be beat. The Seneca Allegany Casino has great ISOC weekend packages available as well; book yours today by calling 1-888-913-3377.
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Calling all outdoorsmen, women, and children! The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce (GOACC) is hosting the 6th Annual Greater Olean Area Outdoor Sports & Rec Show at the Good Times of Olean Events Center on Saturday, Jan. 17 from 10am5pm and Sunday, Jan. 18 from 10am-4pm. This exciting weekend features vendors and exhibits specializing in a wide range of outdoor activities including all-terrain vehicles, bird watching, camping, cycling, fishing, hiking, hunting, paddle sports, skiing, snowmobiling, water-skiing, and so much more. Good Times of Olean, located at 1 Leisure Lane, is hosting the Sports & Rec Show for the second year in a row. According to Meme Yanetsko, Chief Operating Officer of the GOACC, “The show was originally held in September at the William O. Smith Rec Center, however, most sports vendors were still in ‘work’ mode. Moving the show to January brought in many more sports vendors that worked the show into their down time schedule. When Good Times opened, the show moved there - the Good Times space is one space with all vendors visible to show goers.” Indeed, almost forty vendors have signed up for the Sports & Rec Show including Adventure Calls Outfitters, Cast Away Fish Charter, County Squirrel Outfitters, Leisure Time Powersports (the show’s official snowmobile sponsor), Pacific Mountain Farms, and Ron’s Gun Shop. Especially exciting is the Sports & Rec Show’s featured entertainment: The Call Outdoors. Known for their series of hunting DVDs, this team of outdoorsmen from Spring City, Pennsylvania includes Dave Stallard (founder), Phil Stallard, Curtis Kenyon, and Jeff Murphy. The Call Outdoors tours the Northeast teaching hunting seminars while sharing their faith and their passion for the great outdoors. At the Sports & Rec Show, the team will share stories of their greatest victories and biggest mistakes in the woods, as well as advice for how to avoid those mishaps! Tips from scouting to harvesting, as well as the ever-challenging calling aspect of hunting wild turkey will also be a part of The Call Outdoors’ presentation. The Call Outdoors will be speaking and demonstrating on both Saturday and Sunday, and visitors are encouraged to meet the team at their booth throughout the weekend. For the 5th year in a row, Ron’s Gun Shop of Richburg, NY will be participating in the Sports & Rec Show. In addition to displaying their various product lines of guns, rifles and accessories, Ron’s Gun Shop is also contributing prizes to the show’s raffle, which is not to be missed! According to Yanetsko, the raffle includes a chance to win one of several great prizes: the grand prize provided by Ron’s Gun Shop is a Savage M-11 7mm-08 Trophy-XP with Nikon 3-9X40 Scope (retail value of $595). The second prize is an Emotion Glide Recreational Kayak; the orange featherweight polyethylene hull construction kayak is the winner of the 2010 Outside Magazine “Gear of the Year” award, with a retail value of $569.99. Additional prizes include the KA-BAR Zombie Swabbie, the KA-BAR Becker Crewman, the KA-BAR USMC Utility Knife, and the Gut Hook Hunting Knife. Raffle tickets are currently available at the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, located at 120 North Union Street, for $5 each or five tickets for $20 (limit of 500 tickets per entrant). Tickets will also be on sale all weekend during the show, with the drawing taking place on Sunday, the 18th. With all the activities taking place at the Sports & Rec Show throughout the weekend, visitors are bound to spend all day perusing the various exhibits and demonstrations. According to Yanetsko, concessions will be sold at the show so visitors can continue to enjoy the exhibits while they eat; additionally, the full menus of The Point and The Hammerback, Good Times’ own restaurants, will also be available. Admission to the Sports & Rec Show is $3 for adults and $2 for students and seniors. Children under the age of 12 who are accompanied by an adult may attend the show free of charge. For more details about the Greater Olean Area Outdoor Sports & Rec Show, contact the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce at 716-372-4433.
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SAYING GOODBYE TO 2014 . . .
and HELLO to a By Melanie Hulick
BRAND NEW YEAR
2014 brought us a very diverse list of artists that preformed at the Seneca Allegany Casino in Salamanca, NY … from the pop/rock stylings of Grand Funk Railroad and Melissa Etheridge to the disco beat of KC & The Sunshine Band, the all-encompassing musical flair of the legendary Osmond Brothers and the country sounds of Gary Allan and the great Lorrie Morgan, which played multiple Christmas shows sprinkled with some of her biggest country hits.
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All of the above artists took time out of their hectic schedules to talk with SNOWED-IN and its publication affiliates, The Summer Local and FORE! Golf, which were featured throughout this past year. As we start a brand new year full of hope and promise, we want to share with you the holiday traditions of one legendary performer that played a show back in November, and one of the members of a popular duo/band that will be making a stop at Seneca Allegany on January 23, 2015. From there we will take a look at some up and coming shows for the first couple months of what will be a stellar line-up for the start of the New Year.
ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK, Singer / Songwriter Favorite Christmas Memory: When I was growing up it was the little gifts I’d get, like a hockey stick, a model airplane … in today’s world it’s all about computers and tech gadgets. Favorite Gift: My first cricket bat. I’m from England, so that was the thing to play. I remember sleeping with it under my pillow for days and days and days. Favorite Song: My most favorite song is “White Christmas” … and “Silent Night” is one of my favorite Christmas carols. Where You Spend the Holidays: I always spend Christmas and New Year’s in England. My home in England is all lit up like a Christmas tree from top to bottom. People drive by every year and say, “Oh … look what Humperdinck’s done this year!” My whole family and my dearest friends have a great time being together.
DEWEY BUNNELL, Singer / Songwriter of the group, America Favorite Present: I do vividly remember when I was in the 6th or 7th grade I got a little tape recorder and I taped myself playing the guitar, and I remember a transistor radio … so there were musical elements to the gifts I recall as a kid. Must-have Holiday Food: Well, my wife and her family traditionally have oyster stew on Christmas Eve. That’s kind of a neat thing. We are pretty standard for the Christmas dinner … turkey, stuffing, gravy (which I don’t touch because it would be lumpy.) My mom was British so brussel sprouts were always something we had, and dad would do the stuffing with chestnuts and whole cranberries in it. We’ve incorporated those things into our dinner. Favorite Christmas song: “Holly Jolly Christmas” is fun. “The Christmas Song” is a favorite of mine … and “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” is a great one too.
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2015 CONCERT LINE-UP Kick Off
PHIL VASSAR Saturday, Jan. 10 Country/ Folk Get in tune with the heart and soul of one of country music’s favorite artists. Phil Vassar will bring his hits “Last Day of My Life,” “Carlene” and more to the stage. Fellow country star Lindsey Highlander will open. Tickets start at $25.
AMERICA ELI YOUNG BAND CYRSTAL GAYLE EDDIE MONEY Friday, Jan. 23 Saturday, Feb. 14 & LEE GREENWOOD Friday, March 6 Pop / Rock Country Saturday, Feb. 28 Pop / Rock “A Horse With No Name,” Going strong since their Country Eddie Money has proven “Ventura Highway” and inception at a North We all remember Gayle’s that his music has “Sister Golden Hair” are Texas college dorm room, ballad, “Don’t It Make stood the test of time by just three of the most these guys are pure My Brown Eyes Blue” still selling out shows memorable songs to country. Fans will line and Greenwood’s proud wherever he goes for come out of the up to hear top selling American anthem, “God over four decades. Get 1970’s from this duo hits like “Drunk Last Bless The USA.” Spend ready to rock out in the that has been going Night” and “Crazy Girl.” the night reminiscing isles to songs like “Two strong for well over Shine up your boots for with these two country Tickets To Paradise” and 40 years. Tickets a country good time. music legends. “Take Me Home Tonight.” start at $20. Tickets start at $20. Tickets start at $20. Tickets start at $20.
JEFF FOXWORHTY Saturday, March 28 Comedy Foxworthy has made a living on very simple takes on real life, especially with his signature “You Might Be A Redneck” piece, giving him one of the most recognizable lines all over the world. Get ready to laugh the night away. Tickets start at $40.
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As we enter the New Year, stay tuned for some fun conversations with the acts mentioned above that will be heading our way in 2015. It’s going to be one good time! For more information on any of the above mentioned artists or to purchase tickets visit www.senecacasinos.com and click on Seneca Allegany.
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Snow Day: Play in the Allegheny National Forest Region McKean County, Pennsylvania, located just 30 minutes south of Ellicottville, NY, is where you go when you want to find snow. “The Loop” offers over 360 miles of groomed snowmobile trails within the wild and beautiful Allegheny National Forest (ANF). Book a snowmobile tour package if you want to travel into the forest with an experienced rider to see favorite ANF sites, rent a snowmobile, or call ahead to take a guided ATV Ride. Want to play indoors? Choose from over 40 local restaurants for an evening outing or weekend culinary adventure.
The Lodge at Glendorn Cross country skiing, ice skating, snowmobiling, hunting, ice fishing ... it’s all here!
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES For those seeking a luxurious lodge experience in a rustic setting, The Lodge at Glendorn can provide a wide range of new experiences in the great outdoors with experienced guides leading the way. Step into their snow globe and experience the enchantment of Glendorn during the winter season. Participate in cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, curling and ice skating on Skipper Lake, snowmobiling and the Mat-track Jeep Tours. Knowledgeable guides make it easy and fun to try something new. Their ORVIS endorsed guides can outfit you for bird hunting, skeet shooting, and all types of fishing - including ice-fishing. After a day outdoors, enjoy returning to the “Big-House,” a grand Adirondack style redwood lodge. Or if you are seeking privacy, reserve one of the beautifully appointed cabins. All guests at the Glendorn enjoy meals crafted by their award-wining culinary team. The Lodge at Glendorn is located at 1000 Glendorn Drive, Bradford, PA 16701. Reservations: 814362-6511, www.glendorn.com.
“THE LOOP The #1 exciting trip into the snow-covered mountains of the Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania has over 360 miles of groomed trails with interconnecting loops. The trail loops through the forest, with trail access from multiple locations including Lantz Corners at the intersection of Routes 219 and 6. In the northern section, near Willow Bay, the trail connects to the 90 miles of New York snowmobile trails in Allegany State Park. Helmets and state registration are required for both Pennsylvania and New York if you are riding across the state line on both trail system. To check out current weather and trail conditions in the northern portion of the forest please call the Bradford Ranger Station at 814-362-4613, and for the southern section of trail, phone the Marienville Ranger Station at 814-927-6628. Pennsylvania snowmobile registration can be done online at snowatvreg.dcnr.state.pa.us.
GUIDED SNOWMOBILE TOURS
Tour the ANF Region on a sled ... guided tour packages allow you to ride out right from your hotel room!
A fun way for groups (and for new riders) to find the best stops along the trail is to book the Snowmobile Tour Package at Lantz Corners Getaway. You can ride from your room. The hotel is close to gas and services, offers plenty of free parking for your trailers, and the Barrel House Restaurant next door offers early breakfast, lunch and dinner in a casual family friendly atmosphere, and the tavern is great for relaxing after a day’s riding. The package includes 3 days, 2 nights accommodations at Lantz Corners Getaway, dinner at any on-trail restaurant (up to $20), a free drink chip from participating on-trail establishments, and a trail map. An experienced rider will accompany your group on your full day’s ride into the Forest, visiting favorite sites along the way. The package is available Monday through Friday only, and the cost is $150 per person plus tax, based on double occupancy. To book your Snowmobile Tour Package at Lantz Corners Getaway, 2952 Route 219, call 814-778-5391 or book online at www.lantzcorners.com. SNOWMOBILE RENTALS If you are new to the sport or don’t have your own sled, snowmobile rentals are available at Kinzua Country Recreation, 3461 West Washington Street, Bradford, PA 16701. Located in the northern section of the Forest, they can outfit you with a sled and equipment for a fun ride. You will want to call ahead to reserve your equipment and to check trail conditions. McKean County has snow when other areas in the region do not due to the high elevation and state-record cold temperatures. Phone 814-368-7595 for snowmobile rental information and pricing.
MARILLA WINTER TREK
The Barrel House, located next door to Lantz Corners Getaway, invites you to relax after a full day on the trails.
Everyone who wants to cross-country ski or snowshoe, or try either of the activities for the first time are invited to attend this fun, free, family-orientated outdoor winter trail event hosted by the Tuna Valley Trail Association at Marilla Reservoir in Bradford Township from noon-4pm on Sunday, Feb. 8. Skis, snowshoes and instructors will be available on-site. “If you are a novice and haven’t
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done much skiing or snowshoeing, or if you’re just starting out, we’ll have some people to give instruction and some equipment for participants to use, explained Gene Cornelius, one of the trail event organizers and volunteers. There will be four-wheel drive trucks, driven by trail volunteers, to transport people to the top of the Marilla Springs Trail for those who want to downhill ski back to the reservoir site. The trail head site for this part of the event starts out in Stickney, past the Willows Restaurant, about four miles and ends up back at the reservoir. At the gazebo area along the Marilla Bridges Trail, there will be snacks, hot cider and hot cocoa. A warming bonfire along the trail will provide a chance to warm up and socialize with other trail enthusiasts. Hot dogs and sticks are provided for roasting marshmallows or hot dogs over the open fire. The event is hosted at Marilla Reservoir, located just five miles to the west of Bradford. Marilla Reservoir is open year-round for public recreation; it offers great ice-fishing opportunities and a variety of trails suited to snowshoeing. Starting by the landmark wooden covered bridge, Marilla Bridges Trail is a 1-mile loop which circles the Reservoir. The White Pine Trail is a 3-mile loop through towering old-growth forest, and Marilla Springs offers a more difficult cross-country, snowshoe experience during the winter. For more information about the Marilla Winter Trek, contact trail volunteer Cornelius at 814-362-9928 or Rick Lutz at 814-361-2323.
WHAT’S ON THE MENU? There is nothing like the fun of playing outside in the snow all day, then coming inside to a delicious meal served in one of the locally owned restaurants within the Allegheny National Forest region of Pennsylvania. Two local favorites that welcome outdoor recreation enthusiasts are the Willows Restaurant and the Westline Inn, both located near snowmobile and cross-country ski trails. THE WILLOWS RESTAURANT The Willows Restaurant, 2669 West Washington Street, Bradford, PA, has been a fixture of Willow Creek for over 60 years. This restaurant features the area’s only wood-fired grill, which serves up the classic Willows Burger - a half pound wood-fired grilled Angus burger topped with their famous fire-roasted pepper and provolone cheese. Another item to try is the Farmhouse Burger - a half pound fired grilled Angus burger topped with cheddar cheese, bacon and caramelized onions with an optional fried egg topping. Chef Ryan’s seasonal menu selections are all prepared fresh with locally sourced ingredients. Dinner selections can start with an appetizer of The Willows fire-roasted peppers, clams casino, or venison sliders. Follow this up with a wood-fired flank steak salad and the soup du jour. Or for the hearty appetite, order the wood-fired pork tenderloin, the wood-fired grilled chicken breast or a grilled half chicken. Seafood, chicken and veal, and pasta dishes are also available. Winter hours are Thursday 5-9pm, Friday noon-9pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am-9pm with brunch/lunch available on Saturdays and Sunday. For reservations, phone 814-368-7567. THE WESTLINE INN The Westline Inn is located in the heart of the Allegheny National Forest; the drive to the
restaurant takes you along scenic Kinzua Creek. For over thirty years owners Jonathan and Trudy Pomeroy and Julia Frick have welcomed travelers, sportsmen, businessmen and snowmobilers into a friendly atmosphere where nobody leaves with an empty belly, and nobody stays with an empty glass. The Inn was originally the Day home, built in the late 1800’s. The house was added to several times - Edmund Day incorporated his own ideas and eccentricity into the plans. One of the few time-locked safes in the area took up a large portion of the room, and it can still be seen today in the dining room along with the eclectic décor of fine art and taxidermy. This building later became the Enis Hotel, establishing the tradition of hospitality and “good cooking.” The Westline Inn was born in 1975 when the two couples - both formerly of Chester County, PA - purchased the property. They have built upon the traditions of hospitality and good food, and this restaurant is a true dining destination offering a lovely menu of dining selections. Start with an appetizer of portabella mushroom ragu with brie, or Shrimp le Jon -fresh shrimp wrapped in bacon, stuffed with horseradish and broiled. Escargot Bourgnignonne and steamed clams are also available. Dinners include a choice of homemade soup or juice and salad. Their steak selections are both impressive and very delicious. Choose from a 32 oz. Porterhouse steam broiled to your pleasure, a 10 oz. Filet Mignon - a most tender, succulent steak, broiled and served with mushrooms, a 24 oz. T-bone steak, or Steak Au Poive - two 5 oz. portions of tenderloin grilled with fresh peppercorns and covered with a smooth brown sauce. Other dinner menu choices include rack of lamb, Maryland crab cakes, crepes Julia, prime rib of beef, deep fried or broiled shrimp and lobster tail. All desserts are created in-house by Chef Julia; ask the server for the day’s delight. A pub menu only is served on Mondays, bar hours are Monday-Thursday 3pm-close, Friday and Saturday noon-close, and Sunday 3pm-close. The restaurant is open Tuesday-Thursday 5:30-9pm, Friday and Saturday 5:30-10pm and Sunday 3-7pm. Located at 15 El Day Drive, Westline, PA 16751, reservations can be made by calling 814-778-5013. WESTLINE CROSS-COUNTRY SKI TRAIL The beautiful, deep woods trail offers challenging cross-country skiing or snowshoeing in the Forest. The Westline Trailhead is located 11 miles south of Bradford, PA via U.S. 219 and State Route 59, approximately an 1/8 mile off of Forest Road 455. This trailhead offers access to the 9.8-mile Westline Cross-Country Ski Area. Facilities at the trailhead include hardened parking and informational signing. The trail system consists of several loops of varying skill levels: Short Circuit Loop (1.5 miles - easy); Inside-Out-Loop (1.5 miles - more difficult); Ledges Loop (1.6 miles - more difficult); Boo-Boo’s Delight Loop (1.1 miles - more difficult) and Thundershower Trail (4.1 miles - most difficult).
PLAN YOUR TRIP A full list of suggested things to see and do during the winter months, along with lodging, cabins, restaurants, shopping and museum information is available in the Allegheny National Forest Region Visitors Guide & Map. This free 60-page brochure with map is available by calling 800-473-9370, or can be ordered online at www.visitANF.com. You can also e-mail info@visitANF.com to request your copy.
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What Was Your Favorite Test Drive?
Demo Day 2014 provided skiers/riders the opportunity to try out the latest and greatest equipment on the slopes of Holiday Valley. All the EVL shops and major manufacturers were well represented in the HV Plaza at the Dec. 20th event. If you missed out on the product testing, call up your favorite local shop ... most offer demo equipment daily or are planning future demo events at Holiday Valley and HoliMont.
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HOLIDAY VALLEY
716-699-2345 www.holidayvalley.com CANADIAN FRIENDSHIP WEEK Jan. 5-9 Showing appreciation for friends from north of the border! During this week, Holiday Valley lift tickets, rental equipment and tubing tickets are offered at par when paying with Canadian cash. Added bonus: Riders on the Mountain Coaster will get two rides for the price of one. The Mountain Coaster and the Holiday Valley Tubing Park will be open all week (weather depending) for the Canadian school break. LEARN A SNOWSPORT MONTH Jan. 5-30 Don’t sit at home just because it’s cold outside. Embrace the winter season by taking up a winter sport. And there’s no better feeling than gliding down the slopes on a pair of skis or a snowboard. Take advantage of January’s “Friends and Family” Learn to Ski or Snowboard special at Holiday Valley! Pay $60 for your whole family (ages 12 and up) or up to 2 friends for a Learn to Ski or Snowboard package including rental equipment, lesson and beginner area lift ticket. (Available midweek only.) HARLEY DAY VALLEY Saturday, Jan. 24 A fun celebration of Harley Davidson and those who ride them. The event, which brings in riders from all over, will feature motorcycles on display throughout the lodges, live music, ‘Harley’ Learn to Ride lessons at Creekside, motorcycle safety information and much more. One of the coolest attractions of the day that everyone gets excited about is the ‘Jumpstart’ - a real Harley on a ‘trainer’ which allows you to go through the gears, get loud and turn some heads. Special HarleyDay shirts and other Harley merchandise will be available for sale, and plenty of giveaways and prizes will be up for grabs – including a snowboard! For more information on Harley Day Valley, visit www.holidayvalley.com or www.gowandaharley.com.
DOWNTOWN EVL
WINTER BLUES WEEKEND Jan. 9-11 Throughout the Village Downtown Ellicottville heats up with a weekend full of great Blues music. Check the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce website for a complete schedule of live performances at all the EVL hot spots. 800-349-9099 www.ellicottvilleny.com
36 Washington St. 716-699-4455 Saturday, Jan. 3, 6pm PARTY SQUAD ---------Friday, Jan. 9, 5pm ADE ADU ---------Saturday, Jan. 10, 8pm MICK HAYES ---------Thursday, Jan. 29, 9pm PARTY SQUAD ---------Friday, Jan. 30, 6pm HOAGY AND THE BLUES BOMBERS ---------Saturday, Jan. 31, 8pm SKY PILOT
SILVER FOX STEAKHOUSE
23 Hughey Alley 716-699-4672 www.thesilverfoxrestaurant.com DATE NIGHT Every Wednesday Two can dine for $42! Choose from the Date Night Menu: Begin with a large house salad to share along with two glasses of wine, then share an appetizer, an entrée, and finish with a dessert. ---------MARTINI CLUB Every Friday, 5-7pm With complimentary appetizers at the bar
14 Monroe St. 716-699-1055 www.wineryofellicottville.com WINE TASTINGS DAILY!
28 Monroe St. 716-699-2537 MUSIC IN THE IGLOO Friday, Jan. 9, 9:30pm BLUES BROTHERS THE GENERATIONS ---------Saturday, Jan. 10, 9:30pm MOJO HAND BLUES BAND ---------Saturday, Jan. 17, 9pm MIRAGE ---------Saturday, Jan. 24, 9:30pm RADIO NATION BAND
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WINTER IN THE WILDS Jan. 16-19 CJ Spirits 120 Willow Run Dr., Kane, PA Join CJ Spirits Distillery and celebrate winter like never before in the icebox of PA! There will be live music every day, ice sculptures, snow art, ice bar and lounge, pig roast, snowmobile dice run, and carriage rides. Visit the “PASSION” photography exhibit to discover several ways passion can be displayed creatively. 814-837-1500 cjspirits.com OUTDOOR & REC SPORTS SHOW Jan. 17-18 Good Times of Olean 800R East State St., Olean, NY Sponsored by the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, this annual event offers outdoor retailers, associations and outfitters the best opportunity to showcase their merchandise and services. Everything from snowmobiles, hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, snowshoe demos, campfire demos, ATVs … and a special appearance by The Call Outdoors. Admission is $3 adults, $2 students and seniors. For a full schedule, check the website below. 716-372-4433 www.oleanny.com TONY DOLAN SKI FOR CANCER Saturday, Jan. 24 9am-4pm The Westline Inn 5 El Day Dr., Mt. Jewett, PA Support the fight against cancer with this 36th annual event. Skis will be supplied for those who need them. First come first served. Then join together for a pig roast celebration at noon with live music, raffles and giveaways. http://community.acsevents.org/ TonyDolanSkiForCancerPA GOOD TIMES OF OLEAN 1 Leisure Ln., Olean, NY 716-379-8210 www.goodtimesolean.com Saturday, Jan. 31 CURLING TOURNAMENT followed by live music with HOOTN’ANGES
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