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FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2013 by Jann Wiswall
Gowanda Harley-Davidson (GHD) and Holiday Valley are ready and waiting for you to experience the first ever “Harley-Day Valley” event this weekend, Jan. 26–27. The event is intended to introduce Harley lovers to
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all the winter fun at Holiday Valley, and to introduce skiers to the joys of motorcycle riding, said Tim McKeever, marketing manager for Gowanda HarleyDavidson. Holiday Valley is offering great discounts on learn-toski/snowboard and lodging packages. GHD will have new and classic Harleys on display for skiers and riders alike to admire, plus GHD will showcase its Jumpstart® motorcycle simulator, a stationary device with a Harley attached that allows “riders” to “drive” at speeds up to 50 mph. From 3:30–7:30 p.m. on Saturday, be sure to meet up at the “Miller Party” on the second floor of the new Holiday Valley Lodge for food, beverages, live music by the Bleeding Hearts and drawings for giveaways from GHD and Holiday Valley, along with a drawing for a Miller snowboard! And on Sunday, you can sign up to win a free Gowanda Harley Gear Pack. Harley-Day Valley runs from 9 a.m.–7:30 p.m. on Saturday and from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Sunday. All special events are FREE! For more information, visit www.gowandaharley.com or www.holidayvalley.com, or call 1-800-323-0020 for reservations.
WorldClass Racer to Teach Women’s Ski Clinic
Mansfield Board Organizes for 2013 Selects Ellicottville Times as Official Newspaper
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If you followed alpine ski racing in the late 1970s, you will surely remember the name Lisa Feinberg. Now going by Lisa Densmore, the champion world-class ski racer, coach and instructor will be conducting the Your Turn Women’s Ski Clinic on Feb. 11 at Holiday Valley, assisted by their finest women instructors. It’s a very special chance to ski with an infectiously enthusiastic pro who truly loves skiing and people. Born to Ski How did Densmore evolve from talented teen ski racer to conducting ski clinics all over the country? The only
The Town of Mansfield’s first board meeting of the new year on Jan. 21, 2013, focused on reappointing positions and reestablishing official designations of service and business partners. The board approved reappointment or appointment of the following individuals to their respective posts: James Hammond, deputy supervisor; Brad Hurley, deputy highway supervisor; Dale Baldwin and Leonard Horning, deputy town clerks; Betty Jane Horning, registrar of vital statistics; Dale Baldwin, deputy tax collector; Robin Pearl, assessor; Anne
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Adams, youth director; Mary Dankert, dog control officer; Gil Wiswall, code enforcement officer and building inspector; and Brady & Swenson, PC, town prosecutor and legal counsel. The board also retained its past banking relationships with the Bank of Cattaraugus County, Cattaraugus County Bank and M&T Bank. Board meetings will continue to be held on the third Monday of the month, employee benefits and paid holidays will remain the same, and other administrative assignments will continue as previously established. The only change to existing
policies was an increase in the reimbursable mileage rate for employees using their own vehicles for official town business. The rate will increase from $.48 to $.53 per mile. In addition, the board established the Ellicottville Times as the town’s official newspaper. Town Supervisor Robert Keis noted that the paper has been regularly and accurately covering town board meetings and important stories, and that he and the board appreciate the newspaper’s attention to detail. In addition, Keis noted that the board is in receipt of See Mansfield Board page 4
ECS Board Takes Steps in Bridgette Walker Capital Improvement Process to Compete in Special Olympics Winter Games By Jennie Acklin
Let Me Win. But if I Cannot Win, Let Me Be Brave in the Attempt. This is an admirable phrase known to all Special Olympians. When I met with Bridgette Walker to talk to her about her upcoming travel plans with Team Canada to the Special Olympics World Winter Games in South Korea, she repeated this mantra with a big smile, and then added – “and make it FUN!” Walker, 26, from Stony Creek, Ontario, learned to ski just seven short years ago. Her very first outing was on a high school senior See Walker Competes in Special Olympics page 2
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ECS Superintendent Mark Ward updated the Board of Education on the proposed capital improvement project at its Jan. 22, 2013, meeting saying that nothing had changed related to scope or architectural drawings since the December presentation by the architects. He said that he asked Charles Bastian, financial consultant with Bernard P. Donegan, Inc., to rework some numbers related to actual taxpayer expense using a lower interest rate than Donegan had originally estimated. He said that, while it is conservative to assume a higher interest
rate (5 percent in this case), it is probable that ECS would actually qualify for a rate closer to 3 percent or even lower. If so, the annual cost to taxpayers with a $100,000 assessed property would be reduced by $4-$5 to roughly $27 per year. Ward emphasized that the board has been very mindful of the costs associated with the project. “We looked carefully at where we are, where we’ve been and where we’re going,” he said. The auditorium addition, he noted, is “only 100 feet by 50 feet” and is a multiuse gym/ stage that takes the existing footprint of the building and reworks it for better school-
wide use. He said he doesn’t believe the project will greatly burden the taxpayers and emphasized that the board has been transparent throughout the planning process. He noted that taxpayers, as always, are encouraged to attend the board meetings and upcoming public hearings to learn about the project firsthand, and offered to attend any local organization’s meeting to provide details. The board voted on two items related to the project. The first was approval to conclude the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) process, which was determined to be a Type II action under state law that See Capital Improvement page 4
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trip with the gym class. With no falls and skiing on the blue runs, it was obvious to all observers that she took to skiing like a duck to water. She paired up with Special Olympics on her second ski outing, and was introduced to slalom racing, where she excelled. In her first season of racing, she qualified for Regionals and brought home the gold! In her second racing year, Walker qualified for Provincials, held in Owen Sound, Ontario. In fact, her time trial at that race was so fast, she was bumped up to a more advanced level – and still brought home a bronze medal. By 2012, in her 5th year
of racing, she had won three gold medals at Regionals and qualified for Nationals in Jasper, Alberta, bringing home another bronze medal. All of these accomplishments are what qualified her to race this month in the Special
Olympics World Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea from January 29 to February 5. She will be racing on January 30, competing in the slalom, giant slalom, and super G. The Ellicottville Connection Walker started skiing and racing at her hometown ski area of Glen Eden in Malton, Ontario, which is a local conservation area with only 12-14 runs. Along the way, HoliMont invited her racing team to its Phoenix Adaptive Program races. While in Ellicottville, she took the opportunity to ski at Holiday Valley and liked it so much, she incorporated skiing at HV into her regular training
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Get a Fresh Perspective on Bob Sleigh Ride along Zoar Valley By Jeff Martin
Above, Dick Clark of Misty Ridge Carriage Services, guiding the sleigh along the trail.
Lookout point along the trail of the Zoar Valley gorge.
Mary Clark working on the sleigh with their dog Kate.
It’s a little known fact that sleigh rides would be better received in the summer months. At least that’s what Dick Clark believes. Saddling his two horses, Dan and Doc, on a bitterly cold afternoon, Dick finished his work and looked at the sky. The harsh winds had died down but the temperature still hovered around eight degrees. Clumps of snow fell off the pine branches as the wind suddenly picked up, sweeping out across his 100plus acres of land just outside of Gowanda. “Everyone wants to go on a sleigh ride when it’s 75 degrees out, but they don’t in the winter,” he said. Once ready, Dick set out along the path behind his home. The horse bells rang fresh and their steps, slow downhill and fast uphill, crunched under the deep, cold snow. Dipping into the forest, all signs of civilization vanished and there was just the wind, the horses, and the conversation. This year, the Clarks – Dick and his wife, Mary – are trying once again to get their sleigh riding business, Misty Ridge Carriage Service, off the ground. Already known for their wagon rides both on their property and at special events throughout Western New York, the couple began offering sleigh rides last year as a supplement and a new adventure. Like many winter weatherrelated activities, however, last winter was a bad winter to start something new. “I think we had two good
days we could have offered it,” Mary said. “It just didn’t work out.” So far this year, the weather has been favorable. The area has recorded over 20 inches of snow and more is forecast for the coming weeks. Bitter cold is included, but that just adds to the attraction. Using a 20-year-old bob sleigh, the Clarks offer individual and group outings that typically last an hour and a half. Winding through the thick pine forest, where deer and other assorted wildlife can be glimpsed if you look closely enough, the path runs alongside one of the highest points overlooking Zoar Valley. Of the four sleigh rides already given this season, most of the people jumped off the sleigh and walked eagerly the 25 yards to the lookout and took in the view. “Most people are just amazed,” Dick said. “We’ve found out through the years that many people who have come here for the wagon rides didn’t even know this kind of place existed. A lot of the people come from Hamburg and Buffalo, city people, and they’re shocked. They’re just amazed.” Circling back, riders are delivered to the front steps of a large cabin Dick and family members built two years ago. Equipped with a wood stove and furniture, the cabin serves as a halfway break. Mary offers treats that complement the season – and also several stories about how people have fallen in love with the area. She tells of a group from
Cheektowaga who arrived at the cabin following a wagon ride. Stepping away from them for a moment, the Clarks came back to find them in the middle of an intense card game. The windows were open and the smell of pine and leaves and the earth filled the room. “A few people come and sit for a minute and are ready to go,” Mary said. “Others ... you wonder if they’ll ever leave.” It’s also not uncommon to find a group sitting outside the cabin near a campfire. Back in the sleigh, the horses head back north along the path. For Dick, who grew up with horses, starting the business on the side in 1998 made sense. “We wanted a reason to keep our horses,” Mary said. “I can’t stand not doing something for very long,” Dick said. While they travel with their horses and wagon to Buffalo for the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony and other events, it’s the services they provide at their home that delights them most of all. When speaking of the forest and the path he has blazed and the cabin he built, Dick can’t help but grin. “I absolutely love it here,” he said, shoving his hands into his pockets. “I come out here six days a week, and so many people have no idea this place is back here.” The cost for the wagon or sleigh ride varies depending on group size, days and times, as well as the season. More information can be found by calling (716) 5325859 and by visiting www. mistyridgecarriage.com.
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a 2012 annual report from Code Enforcement Officer Gil Wiswall, who was appointed to the position in late 2011. Keis said that this is the first time the board has been provided with such an excellent, comprehensive report and thanked Wiswall for preparing it. Keis updated the board on the status of activities related to recovery from the Town Highway Garage fire in October. The insurance settlement on the loss of the building is very near completion, as is the settlement on most equipment and costs related to continuation of business. The only major point of discussion still to be resolved is valuation of the burned out trucks. Keis noted that the town’s insurance advocate, National Fire Adjustment Co., Inc., is working diligently to represent the town on this and all other matters related to the fire. Once the settlement is concluded, he will provide the board with a full accounting of total funds received and expended. Keis and Deputy Highway Supervisor Brad Hurley reported on the latest equipment acquisition for the department – a 2003 truck with snowplow chassis blade and wing. This truck brings the town back up to its full complement of four plows. The next equipment purchase on the near horizon is replacement of the town’s grader and roller, both of which were lost in the fire. Hurley offered some preliminary estimates of costs to purchase, lease or rent a new or used grader. Keis agreed that these purchases are a priority but that the board wouldn’t be able to approve them until the insurance issues are settled. Keis also reported that the board and Hurley attended a special meeting on Jan. 9 with
Town Engineer Mark Alianello to discuss the design process for construction of a new Town Highway Garage. Alianello gave the board some ideas Ellicottville Times is Town of Mansfield’s Official Paper The Mansfield Board of Directors unanimously approved a proposal to establish the Ellicottville Times as the Town of Mansfield’s official newspaper at its meeting on Jan. 21. Town Supervisor Robert Keis stated that he feels the paper is “doing a great job reporting on our news and board meetings.” Ellicottville Times Editor Jennie Acklin said, “Mansfield is such an important part of our community. I’m pleased that the town has chosen us to serve in this official capacity.” The designation as official newspaper means that all public notices from the Town of Mansfield will be found in the Ellicottville Times in 2013. Mansfield residents should remember to check the paper regularly for official announcements from the town regarding public hearings, job openings and more. based on other municipalities’ properties as a starting point. After discussion, the board agreed that the new garage should be 125 feet by 120 feet and include maintenance lifts, truck parking bays, a wash bay, offices, men’s and women’s restrooms with showers, a break room and a conference room. The building also will be accessible and include fire walls, appropriate ventilation, exhaust features, etc. The board
agreed that bidding would be done at the town level by Keis, who also would serve as general contractor for the project in order to save costs. Keis also noted that highway department staff could do the excavation, again in order to save costs. Alianello agreed to take all ideas expressed by the board and use them to develop a comprehensive plan. That plan will be presented to the board at a meeting scheduled for Jan. 23. Hurley pointed out that the town will be in need of a salt barn at some point in the future. Keis and the board were unsure if there would be room at the current site, but would ask Alianello to consider this when doing the required topographic survey. The board also had planned to discuss and move to approve Local Law 2013 Providing for Administration and Enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. The law, drafted by a subcommittee of the town planning board and Wiswall, was written to specifically clarify the responsibilities of the code enforcement officer and building inspector, and to consolidate existing rules and regulations into a more concise document. The full planning board has approved the law as written, as have the town attorney and Town Planner Carol Horowitz. Board members were to have reviewed the law during the Jan. 21 meeting, but discussion was tabled until the February meeting to give some board members more time for review. Keis said that the board would plan to complete the task next month and would tentatively plan to hold a public hearing at the March 18 meeting.
Buyer and seller enter the real estate market having an idea of what the purchase price “should” be. Usually these numbers aren’t the same. Although the purchase price is typically the biggest concern, the final number is often reached by negotiating a few underlying terms – the actual property being sold, the title search and the survey map. Once buyer is ready to make an offer on the property, or once parties have come to a verbal agreement, it’s time to draft a formal contract. What is the Contract of Sale? A contract of sale, sometimes called a purchase agreement, is the document that outlines the responsibilities of each party and serves as a map for the rest of the process. Once it is signed by buyer and seller, parties are legally bound by its terms. In New York, most contracts for the sale of real property are required to be in writing; oral contracts are not binding. Who Drafts the Contract of Sale? Real estate agents typically draft the contract because
they will have worked closely with the parties during the negotiation phase. An attorney is capable of drafting the contract, but the process can be cumbersome and expensive if there are a lot of details to work out. What Are the Most Important Terms of the Contract? Many homes in Ellicottville are not primary residences. As a result, homes are often transferred with both the real property (the land and house) and the personal property (furniture, kitchenware, artwork, linens, yard tools). The question then is how to break down the total purchase price into its parts - personal property and real property. Personal property is subject to sales tax at the time of purchase, and buyer will also pay annual property taxes based on the assessed value of the real property. Since tax consequences will vary depending on the value of property, it is wise to seek the advice of an accountant, especially if there is a significant amount of money involved. The standard language in most contracts assumes that seller will pay to update the title search and survey map. The title search is a written, chronological history of the property being sold and should show exactly how the parcel was conveyed from one owner
Town of Ellicottville ‘Buys’ Extension Service Building By Jann Wiswall
Town Supervisor John Burrell stands before the County Extension Service building at Parkside
Drive and Fillmore Street. The Ellicottville Cornell Cooperative Extension Service, which “sold” the building to
to the next; any gaps in title need to be corrected prior to closing so that buyer can take clear title. The search lists previous owners, as well as any judgments or liens against the property, such as mortgages. The survey is a physical description of the property that shows the location of structures and physical encumbrances on the property – utility or other easements, driveways, fences, oil and gas wells, etc. A seller often hopes to convey the property without paying to update the search. Although this isn’t in buyer’s best legal interest, the request can be accommodated especially if the likelihood is high that nothing has changed since the last time it was conveyed – for instance, the property is vacant acreage or the land changed hands recently. A buyer may be willing to assume some of these costs for a reduction in purchase price or other concession. It’s important to remember that the terms of a contract can always be negotiated – savvy buyers and sellers will be patient and flexible to get to a number that works for both parties. the Town of Ellicottville for $0, will continue to occupy a third of the building under the sale agreement. The rest of the building and its grounds, including the Nannen Arboretum, officially are now owned by the town. Burrell describes the arrangement as a win-win opportunity for everyone involved. The Extension Service, which lost significant county funding, will keep its employees in Ellicottville and the town gets a 300-seat, accessible auditorium that can be used for public meetings, County Department of Aging activities and other uses. In addition, the town will lease two office suites to offset the cost of maintenance. The Village of Ellicottville is set to take over maintenance of the adjacent Nannen Arboretum.
ECS Capital Improvement it “will not have a significant impact on the environment and is not subject to any further environmental review under SEQRA.” The second was approval of the wording for the required legal notices calling for a voter referendum on March 19. The notice will be published in the Olean Times Herald, and, according to the resolution, one other newspaper, which was not identified. Other Business Ward reported that BOCES offers vehicles for sale that schools can “put in for.” ECS has applied for a pickup with plow to replace an aging pickup. If it is offered to ECS, the board will need to decide on whether or not it fits into the budget in February. Administrators did some training on new teacher evaluation software that will be required by the state to be used in preparing next year’s APPR. The Audit Committee of the Board of Education has th prepared a request for proposals pr for external auditing services fo to complete the annual audit. Board Member Steve Crowley, B
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who chairs the committee, is pleased with the proposal and hopes to appoint a firm by early March. Principals’ Reports Elementary School Principal Connie Poulin gave copies of a parent newsletter to the board, which keeps parents informed about what their children are learning and are expected to learn over the course of their elementary careers. This issue of the newsletter explained in detail the new Common Core requirement that emphasizes reading non-fiction and provided tips to parents on how they can help children grasp the differences between fiction and non-fiction. Poulin also reported on the Jan. 17 visit by children’s author Cynthia DeFelice. DeFelice, who has written some 35 books, talked to students at length about what it is like to be a writer and how she gets her ideas for books. The children were well prepared by their teachers for the event and both Poulin and Ward marveled at the insightful questions the students had asked.
Poulin also noted that the flu has hit some students hard but that new cases seem to be leveling out. Middle/High School Principal Bob Miller reported that four students, 10th grade twins Finn and Aiden Wilson and 11th grade twins Gwen and Izzy Brown, have been selected to have their artwork shown at St. Bonaventure University this month. He also said there would be a Financial Aid Night on Jan. 23 for parents and students in grades 10-12, with speaker Troy Martin, director of financial aid at St. Bonaventure. Martin will explain how FAFSA, grants and scholarships work, and will be available for questions. In addition, Miller said that on Jan. 15, in honor of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday, the senior class watched the “I Have a Dream” speech that Dr. King gave on Aug. 28, 1963. The experience was moving to many students, most of whom had never heard the entire speech. The next ECS Board of Education meeting will take place Feb. 5.
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Allegany State Park’s Nordic Ski Patrol Turns 10!
Nordic Ski Patrol founders photo from 2002: Back row (l to r) Butch MacQueen, Bill Westner, Jerry Spindler, and Gary Maslanka. Front, Mary MacQueen and Willow (one of our Goldens that passed in 2011) Missing from the photo is Bob Cross who is still on the patrol. By Jann Wiswall
Since 2002, the Art Roscoe cross-country ski trails at Allegany State Park have been patrolled by a dedicated group of volunteers who regularly donate their time and expertise to ensure the safety of all skiers along the trail. These highly trained patrollers know every inch of the 20 miles of trails – the largest cross-country ski area in Western New York. They carry with them backpacks full of emergency medical supplies and have access to emergency shelters and sleds.
If anyone needs assistance, these patrollers have all the tools and training necessary to help under any circumstance. Patrolling the Art Roscoe Trail was the brainchild of National Ski Patrol member Mary MacQueen. She and husband Butch (who is now the regional director of the Western New York Region) started asking other patrollers to participate. That first year, there were 6-8 patrollers. Today there are 26 members, and most are also alpine patrollers. Patroller Gary Maslanka, who was one of the original m e m b e r s , comments that “Allegany State Park and the patrol are both unique. I don’t know of another place that has so many miles of groomed trails where everybody can ski for free, and I don’t know of another patrol that has the experience we do.” The Art Roscoe Trail is the only cross-country ski area in Western
Mary MacQueen, on trail at Allegany State Park.
New York that is regularly patrolled every weekend and some weekdays. For more information about the trails, ski rentals, amenities, etc., visit www.alleganynordic.org.
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Keepin’ It Safe in the Parks We are now at the tail end of National Ski Safety Awareness Week; a time where ski areas across the nation put that little bit of extra emphasis on making sure that their guests stay safe while on the slopes. Here at HoliMont, where safety is always of the utmost importance, Area Control Manager Justin Latimer and his staff have been diligent in their efforts to spread the good word of safety. One of those areas of emphasis has been terrain park safety. If you’ve spent any time watching the X-Games lately, you know that the world of snowboarding and freestyle skiing is now reaching stratospheric levels. These guys and girls make boosting off kickers, and out of the pipe, look like it’s no big deal. Just watching their athletic endeavors is enough to get your adrenaline pumping. Unfortunately, for us mere mortals, these feats are accomplished by seasoned
professionals who spend hours every day training in order to master their skills. And even with all of their hard work and dedication, sometimes, bad luck sets in. Sadly, just over a year ago, the freeskiing community lost a very beloved member due to a totally random accident. Sarah Burke was seriously injured while training on the Park City Mountain Resort Eagle Superpipe in Park City, Utah. This was the same pipe where snowboarder Kevin Pearce was seriously injured in 2009. After nine days in a coma, Burke succumbed to her injuries on Jan. 19, 2012. As fun as the snow sports that we all love are, the reality remains that there is an element of danger in skiing and snowboarding. And while HoliMont does everything it can to ensure that its members and guests are as safe as possible, safety cannot be guaranteed. With that said, HoliMont continues to pursue
more ways to make the area safer. A couple of seasons ago we implemented Smart Style signage in the terrain parks. Smart Style is a terrain park safety initiative that was developed by the National Ski Area Association (NSAA) and Burton Snowboards. The goal of the initiative is to continue the proper use and progression of terrain parks at resorts, while also delivering a clear, unified, concise and effective message. To further the educational aspect of Smart Style, NSAA also teamed up with the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI). Together they came up with a Get Smart consumer informative video. The video encourages park users to abide by the four points of Smart Style: Make a Plan Look Before You Leap Easy Style It Respect Gets Respect The video also highlights the concept of ATML, which is all about looking at a terrain park feature in four steps: Approach Take-Off Maneuver Landing For years, HoliMont has mandated that terrain park users wear helmets, but a few seasons ago the safety bar was raised another level. The HoliMont Terrain Park Crew started offering Smart Style training where people could
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watch a Smart Style video and then take a short test. After passing the test, skiers/riders got a sticker to put on their pass. That sticker signified they were familiar with Smart Style and knew the proper terrain park etiquette. “We’ve had a tremendous interest in our terrain park program, which as a result has really increased our safety awareness in the parks,” said Latimer. “Statistically, our injuries have decreased ever since we implemented the program.” The Smart Style test program is voluntary. However, HoliMont is looking to make it mandatory in the near future. So when you visit HoliMont this year, take the test and get your Smart Style on. You’ll be glad you did … and so will the other people in the terrain park.
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Cash Realty Selected to Auction 31 Ski-In/SkiOut Building Lots for HoliMont Ski Area
ELLICOTTVILLE, NY – HoliMont Ski Area, North America’s largest private ski area, is expanding. The project, also known as WestMont Ridge, has produced 31 rare, ski-in/ski-out building lots on the western side of HoliMont. Cash Realty & Auctions has been selected to auction off the extraordinary building lots on February 23, 2013, at 3 p.m. at HoliMont, 6921 Route 242 in Ellicottville, N.Y. Registration for the auction begins at 2 p.m. on auction day. The auction is open to the public. Bidders are required to bring a certified deposit check in the amount of
$20,000 in order to participate in the bidding. Cash Cunningham, auctioneer for Cash Realty & Auctions, is excited about the upcoming auction. “These are the only available ski-in, ski-out lots for sale that we know of. Custom build your dream home in the picturesque landscape that the hillsides of HoliMont offer. With Five Star Bank willing to finance your purchase and building project, and the limited availability of the building lots, this auction is your once-in-a-lifetime chance to own a piece of the slope!” Cunningham said. The fully improved auction lots will have all utilities including water, sewer, gas, electric and cable, plus plenty of ski-related amenities. A full due diligence package with auction, open house, financing and lot information can be found at www. cashauction.com.
And The Fans Did Not Come Back It’s been three years since that fateful NHL lockout of 2012, and still the fans have not come back. Sure some returned to buy tickets for the 2013 shortened season but gradually it dawned on them that in this icy dicey game between millionaire players and billionaire owners they, the fans were represented by all those zeroes. Only Toronto Maple Leaf fans supported their team by buying up every single ticket to the season’s first game. Sports writers called them stupid and shameless but they were actually shrewd. Attending the opener at Air Canada Centre has always been the last chance to see the Leafs before they’re mathematically eliminated from the playoffs. All other fans deserted the game and took their hardearned dollars with them. Hockey became just another failing big business with layoffs, plant closures and fire sale trades. The best players bolted for leagues in Russia and Europe while the rich owners closed down franchises or operated them as charities in order to get the tax breaks. Commissioner Gary Bettman tried everything to keep the game alive. Although he said he would not risk expansion to places like Hamilton or Quebec City where people had heard of the game, he did open up new NHL clubs in exotic locales like Key West, Florida and San Juan, Puerto Rico and Hershey, Pennsylvania. When Canadian fans objected strongly by mumbling to themselves in their beer, Bettman threw them a bone by assigning a second franchise to Ontario. On New Year’s Day, 2014 The Etobicoke Numb Asses opened the season with the owners, Rob and Doug Ford dropping the puck. By then it wasn’t called hockey. Commissioner Bettman had renamed the sport “puckball” to try and lure basketball and baseball fans into arenas that were near empty. The rebranding involved calling a hat-trick
a ‘home run’ and penalizing players for dribbling, both on and off the bench. Soon the National Puckball League was made up of players pulled out of retirement and first cuts from old timers leagues. Eddie Shack was named Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs. He played on a line with George Armstrong and Hazel McCallion. In goal the great Johnny Bower sported a 1000 goals against average. Meanwhile in Etobicoke, after the entire cast of Slap Shot quit the team, Numb Ass owners, Rob and Doug Ford took to the ice themselves on a line centered by Patrick Chan. Still Gary Bettman pushed on, merging the game with NASCAR in hopes of attracting several million overweight guys name Dwayne to empty American hockey rinks. On the ice players now had the option of wearing skates or wheels and although fighting was banned, five and six-player pileups were common. Gradually the game lost players, revenue and TV coverage in North America. The game had become so dull and slow and boring only Norwegians crowded around their TV screens to watch it. In the States, true hockey fans were so furious at Gary Bettman for destroying their game that they threatened his life. Likewise north of the border, true hockey fans here warned that if Bettman ever showed his face in Canada they would … they would refuse to speak to him. Fearing for his life Commissioner Gary Bettman staged his own kidnapping in which he was abducted from his New York office in a peewee hockey bag. The 2014 NPL season ended with just five teams. The Hershey Nut Bars took first place and were challenged in the playoffs by the San Juan Stir Sticks. Finishing out of the playoffs were the Key West Gay Blades, The Etobicoke Numb Asses and the National Ballet of Canada. The Toronto Maple
By William Thomas Leafs finished sixth in a fiveteam league and sold out for the next season. Leaf Nation screamed for a 365-day long season. Disheartened hockey supporters drifted into other endeavours. Some were forced to spend more time with their families. A few joined ball hockey leagues. One was photographed playing catch with his son. Many – like war veterans who, for whatever reason return to live in the war zones of Iraq or Vietnam – many hockey fans moved to Buffalo and bought season tickets to the Bills. After the lockout of 2012, professional hockey just slowly wasted away like so many rolls of fat in a Kirstie Alley Jenny Craig commercial. By the time the Navy’s Seal Team Six caught up with Gary Bettman in his squalid, threestorey, concrete compound in Costa Rica he was just a shell of himself, emaciated and hunched in front of a television set watching reruns of Battle Of The Blades. Besides a ton of highly sensitive information (photographs of himself), the Seals found evidence that Bettman had been secretly seeking the financial backing of Mitt Romney in order to develop a hockey franchise in the Caribbean called the Dominican Republicans. (Romney’s only request: “You hire ‘em. I’ll fire ‘em!) The story of Gary Bettman’s last days has been documented in a Hollywood movie directed by Kathryn Bigelow and titled Zero, Short And Balding. The hockey fans did not come back and although the game was lost, the world limped on without it. For comments, ideas and copies of The True Story of Wainfleet, go to www.williamthomas.ca
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A Long Journey from Freedom to Holiday Valley The Freedom Area Ski Club will be visiting Holiday Valley this weekend. It is a very special visit indeed, as these students worked for two years to make the trek. Read on … Freedom Area High School is comprised of three communities: New Sewickley, Freedom and Conway. New Sewickley is a rural area where many students man farms, drive back roads - even in the winter - and drive their tractors to school to celebrate the culmination of the school year. Conway and Freedom have more of a suburban setting; the homes are close in proximity to one another and line narrow streets. To say that the Freedom school district is diverse is an understatement;
however, for them, it’s normal. As a district, they are also diverse in their extracurricular activities. Some like to dance, cheer or play an instrument, where others have found their calling in the sports arena through football, basketball, baseball and running. One thing many of them have in common is the cold winter sport of skiing and snowboarding. Freedom Area’s Ski Club consists of about 70 students and is sponsored by freshman English teacher Andrea Niedbala and multimedia teacher Kristen Milanovich. Typically, they travel every other week two hours north to the closest skiing venue, Seven Springs. They had always talked about taking an overnight trip.
The school district, due to budget constraints, was not able to help fund their trip. Some families were impacted by the economy, so they opted to fundraise to make this trip a reality. It took two years of fundraising – selling hoagies, candy bars, beef jerky, you name it –to be able to afford this trip. Now, their dream is a reality because of their hard work. Fifty of the 70 ski-club members will be enjoying the slopes in Ellicottville, N.Y. They are the Freedom Bulldogs and they will be wearing their red and white! If you are not sure who they are, just look for the students who are smiling from ear to ear and never leave the slopes!
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The newly formed Ellicottville Central School Ski Team now has two races under its belt and the future looks bright. The Athletic Council of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) granted formal approval of Section VI alpine skiing for middle and high schools in Western New York on Sept. 19, 2012. This is the first time in over 20 years that ECS has had an alpine ski team and they are the only school in Section VI to field a team for the 2012-2013 ski season. Coach Kelly Fredrickson has been involved with Holiday Valley race team for over 20 years. He is assisted by Ralph Paddock, whose son races on the ECS team. Frederickson said the ski team is a great way for kids to try ski racing without
The team practices 3-4 times a week, mostly on weeknights, for a couple hours. “Sometimes we’ll just go out and ski. Sometimes we’ll run gates,” said Fredrickson. On Jan. 19, the team raced against eight teams from the Southern Tier Race League in Section V. The race consisted of two slalom races and one giant slalom race. After the combined slalom races, the girls’ team of Toth, Sellstrom and Lyford placed fourth out of 10 teams. All of the girls were in the top 15 racers after the first race. Sellstrom had the fastest time out of all 27 varsity girls. After the combined slalom races, Paddock placed 19th out of 40 varsity boys and improved from his first race of 24th place. Because there are not enough boy racers, they did
spending a lot of money, by saving on coaching, team fees, transportation and other expenses. The ECS Ski Team, comprised of Sophie Sellstrom (senior at Jamestown High School), Joran Lyford (7th grade at ECS), Caitlin Toth (senior at ECS) and Alex Paddock (freshman at ECS), has competed in three contests to date: Jan. 12 and 19 at Swain Resort and Jan. 16 at Holiday Valley. Sellstrom races all over New England for Holiday Valley at the FIS level. Lyford also has prior race experience, while Toth and Paddock are testing the waters. “The kids, especially the two that just started racing, usually they’ll say their goal is to finish both runs, which they’ve been doing, and to have a good time and enjoy it,” said Fredrickson.
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The established base is now gone. Crews rolled trails on Jan. 22. High winds have downed trees and large branches that are being removed over the next few days. About 6 inches of snow has fallen recently, but winds caused drifting resulting in little coverage. Snow is forecast every day this week, making conditions look favorable now that the ground is frozen.
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Moonlight Snowshoe Tour at Griffis Sculpture Park Griffis Sculpture Park is sponsoring its annual Moonlight Snowshoe Tour on Saturday, Feb. 23 from 5-8 p.m. Reservations are required. The $50 ticket includes snowshoe rentals (courtesy The City Garage), fresh, hot chili (courtesy Balloons Restaurant), a snowshoe tour of Griffis Sculpture Park and live music by Buffalo band Smackdab. Book early – the event sells out every year. For more information and to register, call Griffis Sculpture Park at (716) 667-2808.
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Snowshoeing Basics: Learning to Walk on Water – The Crystalline Kind
Snowshoeing is a terrific activity for all ages, especially in the rolling hills of Western New York. It’s inexpensive. It doesn’t require a lot of training. And, even if you’re just taking the dog for a walk, it’s a great cardio workout. Besides, it’s easier to walk on top of all that deep snow instead of slogging through it and whatever unseen puddles and tripping hazards lie beneath. Many Ellicottville ski shops and both ski areas offer snowshoe rentals if you want to try them out. If you’re already sold on the idea and are ready to purchase snowshoes, there are a number of things to consider. Veteran snowshoer
and snowsports aficionado Patra Lowes, co-owner of The City Garage ski shop, said the first thing to do before purchasing snowshoes is to define your terrain. If you plan to be walking on relatively flat terrain, for example the golf course at Holiday Valley, a trail-walking snowshoe is right for you. This style features moderate crampons and a free rotating binding suspension that gives you a comfortable walking platform. If you expect to hike on steeper terrain or blaze your own trails in wooded areas, you’ll want to choose a mountain-hiking snowshoe. These shoes feature more aggressive crampons for better traction, along with spring-loaded suspension that keeps the shoe
close underfoot. Their bindings are built for better maneuvering and have heel lifts for easing calf fatigue during ascent. For the more adventurous snowshoer, a backcountry snowshoe is the best option. These shoes, designed for rough terrain with “steeps, deeps and ice,” says Lowes, have extra aggressive crampons, frames and decking, along with bindings that accommodate mountaineeringstyle boots. And, if you’re a runner, you’ll be happy to hear that there are smaller, superlight styles made just for you. The next step in the decisionmaking process is determining the right size snowshoe for you. Size is determined by weight, so you should remember to factor in extra pounds if you plan to carry packs or camping equipment. Lowes also points out that shorter snowshoes
are easier to maneuver, but longer ones provide better floatation on the snow if you’re breaking your own trail. Again, anticipating how you plan to use your snowshoes is the key to finding the right style. What about boots, you ask? While there are no specific “snowshoe boots,” Lowes recommends wearing close fitting, structured, lace-up boots, such as good hiking boots. They should be waterproof, insulated and breathable, too. “Forget those soft, pull on boots,” she said. “They just don’t work when the bindings are tightly cinched.” And, she adds, “save those furry boots for après ski. They will get trashed with snowshoes!” Finally, Lowes, recommends investing in adjustable poles with powder baskets, although you can use your ski or crosscountry poles in a pinch. Poles
are important to keep you balanced and make climbing over obstacles and creek beds easier. They also give you a more complete cardio workout, she says. The adjustable ones are better for varying terrain – use the shorter setting for climbing and the longer setting for descent. And you can use the adjustable poles year round for regular hiking, as well. Where to Go Now that you’re properly outfitted, where can you find snowshoeing trails? Locally, Holiday Valley and HoliMont both offer trails of varying difficulty. Any state or county park where you can hike can be great for snowshoeing, too. Allegany State Park’s snowshoeing trails are adjacent to the Art Roscoe cross-
country trails (please don’t snowshoe on groomed crosscountry trails, though). If you’re willing to travel a little farther, the Pfeiffer Nature Center in Portville offers miles of snowshoe trails, as does the extensive Finger Lakes Trail System. Safety First Lowes strongly advises that you use common sense when snowshoeing, especially in remote areas. Take a buddy. Wear the right clothing (layers are recommended). Pack water, food, a flashlight and a first-aid kit. Follow trail markers. Let someone know where you are going and when you’ll be back – don’t rely on cell service! And, of course, pack-in, packout.
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Letter to the Editor Dear Taxpayers of Ellicottville, Please be aware that Mr. Mark Ward, superintendent of schools, and our elected board of education, are asking the taxpayers to vote for a renovation, which in reality includes a capital project. These two proposals should be voted on separately. At present, the “renovation” they propose includes taking a back door and turning it into an auditorium, an auditorium that does not presently exist! The last time taxpayers were asked to approve a capital project, which included an auditorium, it was defeated by almost 2 to 1. I acknowledge that there are renovations that need to be done to a building that is over 50 years old. However, to cloak those necessary renovations around the addition of an auditorium is a deliberate end run around a previously decided issue. An addition to the current facilities is NOT a renovation, it is a capital project. The board of education is proposing a $9.8 million dollar project, well above the necessary $2-$3 million dollar renovations. This proposal will cost the taxpayers of ECS, under the BEST of financial circumstances with interest over a 30-year period, over $14,000 per chair in our “renovated” auditorium, the one that does not at present even exist! Since Superintendent Ward’s return to ECS, he has punished students, parents and teachers by forcing them to travel to Salamanca City School District for play rehearsals and productions for our musicals. This forces our taxpayers paying for existing facilities to waste limited resources to travel to another district’s facilities. ECS, for 47 years, put on a musical production, which allowed us to live within our means and our students, parents and staff made us proud. When you punish those who you are supposed to be representing by making their lives difficult to get what you want, it raises serious questions of unethical behavior on the part of Superintendent Ward but the entire board of education as well. Our board of education should be representing the will of those taxpayers who put them in office. Superintendent Ward should be taking his direction from them. Let’s place the necessary renovations up for one vote and the capital project, the addition of an auditorium, up for a separate vote. Join me in voting “no” on any proposal that seeks to usurp the intention of a renovation. Respectfully, Paul Stokes (Disclaimer: Letters reflect the opinion of the author, not necessarily that of the Ellicottville Times or its staff.)
Get Close to Unusual Animals at Audubon Snowflake Festival Jamestown, NY – Hawks, owls, reptiles, amphibians, giant invertebrates, Siberian Husky sled dogs, alpacas, horses – and maybe even some cats and dogs – all these animals will welcome visitors at the Audubon Center & Sanctuary’s Snowflake Festival on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. During the 10 a.m.–4 p.m. event, naturalist and licensed wildlife rehabilitator Paul Fehringer, founder of Wild Spirit Education, will give two presentations with his live birds of prey – hawks and owls. Also indoors, Amtilia Outreach will bring their rescued reptiles and amphibians, giant millipedes, tarantulas – and maybe you can
even touch them! Alpacas from Dun Roving Farm will be in an outdoor petting pen not far from Liberty, Audubon’s resident nonreleasable bald eagle. Tails of the Tundra Siberian Husky Rescue representatives will give sled dog demonstrations and share information about the care of their beautiful animals. Horse-drawn sleigh rides will be offered in the afternoon. Indoor and outdoor activities and demonstrations for all ages, great food, exhibits and vendors with a wide variety of items and skills of interest – from wool spinning and Native American cord making to ways to reduce lead poisoning – will round out
the day. Admission to the Snowflake Festival is $5 person over 12; children 12 and under are $2; ages 2 and under are free. Parking, crafts, demonstrations, snowshoes, skis and tickets for door prizes are free. Extra fees apply for horse-drawn wagon rides, bluebird house building, Chinese auction, raffles and food. A reminder: There is no ATM on the Audubon property.. The Audubon Center and Sanctuary is at 1600 Riverside Rd., one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown, N.Y., and Warren, Pa. For all the festival details, call
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ECS Walking Program
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Ellicottville Central School will host a Walk Program for community members through April 25, 2013. The building will be open Monday - Thursday from 6-9p.m. when school is in session. Walkers are asked to check-in at the High School back parking lot entrance, each time they walk.
Letter to the Editor As I read Mr. Paul Stokes letter, I thought that it was important to respond to address several of his statements and provide everyone with accurate information. Whenever schools decide to improve or update their facilities, the District voters get the opportunity to vote on a Capital Project. On March 19, 2013, the voters will have an opportunity to vote on a “capital project” that will include primarily renovations with a very small addition (100’ x 50’). For the record, the project includes $8,426,600 for renovations and alterations (85.59%) and $1,419,200 for additions (14.41%). The playing surface of the gym will be enlarged to meet the floor standards of today with more area on the sides and behind the baskets for safety. We understand the community cannot afford and has not supported an auditorium in the past, and that is why we are proposing a very cost-effective multi-use facility that can address a variety of needs that our current facilities cannot. The project does not turn the gymnasium into an auditorium, but we are using the gym space to create a “mixed-use” facility that can host athletic contests, concerts, assemblies, award banquets, community programs and other special performances. The present cafeteria and layout of the gym are grossly inadequate and discouraging to students, parents and staff. We believe this redesign of our facilities allows us to live within our means and greatly improve our venue for both athletics and the performing arts. We are not installing padded chairs; the seats are bleachers that will be used for basketball and volleyball games and 392 of the seats will have backs that fold back into the walls like the bleachers. We believe that our students, parents, grandparents and families deserve a facility that allows them to see, hear and have more comfort for the performances and programs they are attending. For those attending events held in the cafeteria and in the gymnasium, I am sure you know what I mean. The stage will be in the gym (much like the one in the 1887 Building) with a folding wall that separates it from the gym. When not being used as a stage, it will be used as a large group instruction room. The current locker room situation is deplorable. We are building more modern facilities to meet the needs of our student-athletes. Larger band and chorus rooms will be constructed, as well as a weight room for students and community members All 1962 Classrooms will be renovated and modernized. Electrical service will be expanded and improved to meet today’s standards Air flow and moisture issues (elementary area) and some roof replacement also will be addressed in this project. I encourage Mr. Stokes and all interested community members to attend one of the future public meetings so we can better explain the project, answer any questions you may have and clarify any misconceptions. Sincerely, Mark J. Ward, Superintendent (Disclaimer: Letters reflect the opinion of the author, not necessarily that of the Ellicottville Times or its staff.)
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BOYS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL 7:30 pm vs Brocton 7:30 pm vs Sherman 7:30 pm vs. North Collins BOYS’ JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL 6:00 pm vs Brocton 6:00 pm vs Sherman 6:00 pm vs. North Collins BOYS’ MODIFIED BASKETBALL 10:00 am vs. Portville 5:00 pm @ Olean 4:30 pm vs. Catt/LV GIRLS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL 7:30 pm @ Sherman GIRLS’ JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL 6:00 pm @ Sherman BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ BOWLING 9:30 am vs West Valley Girls CCAA Roll-Offs @JBC Girls CCAA Roll-Offs @JBC
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not qualify for team scoring. In the girls’ giant slalom, Sellstrom placed first, Lyford placed 13th and Toth placed 14th. The team’s combined times placed them in third out of the girls’ varsity teams. Again, in the giant slalom, Paddock placed 19th out of the varsity boys, but there were not
enough boy racers to qualify for team scoring. The team’s most recent race, a slalom-only event, was held Jan. 23 at Kissing Bridge versus The Gow School (results not available at press time). Regarding the outlook for next year, Fredrickson said,
“I definitely hope to see more kids involved, more schools involved in Section VI. There are several other schools talking about it.” Coach Paddock said he’d love to get more kids out on the slopes to try a run down the race course.
ECS Ski Team members Alex Paddock, Joran Lyford (above), Sophie Sellstrom, and Caitlin Toth (below).
“The Tiger” by John Vaillant It’s December 1997, and a man-eating tiger is on the prowl outside a remote village in Russia’s Far East. The tiger isn’t just killing people, it’s annihilating them, and a team of men and their dogs must hunt it on foot through the forest in the brutal cold. As the trackers sift through the gruesome remains of the victims, they discover that these attacks aren’t random: the tiger is apparently engaged in a vendetta. Injured, starving and extremely dangerous, the tiger must be found before it strikes again. As he recreates these extraordinary events, John Vaillant gives us an unforgettable portrait of this spectacularly beautiful and mysterious region. We meet the native tribes who for centuries have worshipped and lived alongside tigers, even sharing their kills with them. This ancient, tenuous relationship between man and predator is at the very heart of this remarkable true adventure. Above all, we come to understand the endangered Siberian tiger, a highly intelligent super-predator that can grow to 10 feet long, weigh more than 600 pounds, and range daily over vast territories of forest and mountain. Beautifully written and deeply informative, The Tiger circles around three main characters: Vladimir Markov, a poacher killed by the tiger; Yuri Trush, the lead tracker; and the tiger himself. It is an absolutely gripping tale of man and nature that leads inexorably to a final showdown in a clearing deep in the taiga. Previous Race Results:
Swain Jan. 12: GS - Sophie Sellstrom 2nd, Joran Lyford 3rd, Caitlin Toth 14th Slalom - Sophie Sellstrom 1st, Joran Lyford 8th, Caitlin Toth 13th, Alex Paddock 20th
Holiday Valley Jan. 16: GS - Joran Lyford 1st, Caitlin Toth 2nd, Alex Paddock 3rd Upcoming Events: Jan. 23 6:00pm at Kissing Bridge, Jan. 30 6:00pm at Kissing Bridge, Feb. 5 6:00pm at Holiday Valley, Feb. 25–26 NYS State Championships at Bristol Mountain/ Western New York Schools Section 6 vs. Section 5 Alpine Ski Racing
COMMUNITY CALENDAR A Calendar of Events for Ellicottville and the Surrounding Communities Jan 2-April 25 ECS Walking Program Mon-Thurs 6-9pm when school is in session - check in at the High School back parking lot entrance each time. Snowmobile Trails are Open throughout Cattaraugus County
(pending snow conditions) Get a free Enchanted Mountains snowmobile trail map at 1-800-331-0543. Download a map at www. enchantedmountains.com (search snowmobile map). Art Roscoe Trails Allegany State Park
For classic cross-country skiing only, no skate (freestyle), snowshoeing or pets. Back-country trails are available all over the park for snowshoeing. For current conditions, call (716) 945-0523. January 26-27
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Holiday Valley & Gowanda Harley-Davidson present Harley-Day Valley 2013 New and classic Harleys on display, Jumpstart© motorcyle simulator. Gowanda Harley Davidson, 716-532-4585 January 26 - 27 GOACC Outdoor Sports & Rec Show Daniel Carter Events Center, 2383 West Five Mile Rd Ext, Allegany NY, 10 am - 5pm Sat, 10am - 4pm Sun 60+ vendors & raffle prizes! (716) 372-4433 or email events@oleanny.com January 26-27 Trappers Special Dog Sled
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January 27 Bridal Show 2013 Premier Banquet Center, 2000 Constitution Avenue, Olean, NY (716) 372-2070, 12 - 3 pm
Introduction to Needle Felting Class – Needle felting is the piercing of tufts of raw wool numerous times using a sharp needle with ting barbs. Instructor Cathy Lacy will provide all participants with their own kit containing a variety of alpaca roving, needles and a foam base. This class will be held on Feb. 20 from 6–8 pm. The fee is $10 to cover the cost of materials. Registration is required due to limited class size. Night Sky Classes – The following two classes to be held in February still have a few spaces available:
Religious Services •Holy Name Of Mary RC Church, Ellicottville 20-22 Jefferson St., 699-2592 Sat. Vigil Mass 4pm & 5:30pm Sun. Holy Mass 8am & 10:30am
February 3 2013 Art Roscoe Loppet Classic Cross Country Skiing
All are welcome - not just Rotarians. Cost is $65 for skiing and lunch, or $20 for just lunch. For reservations contact Jack @ 716-945-2283 or jcluzier@gmail.com February 16 Boarding for Breast Cancer at Holiday Valley 2013 A fun day in the terrain parks to raise awareness of breast cancer. Special park clinic for
February 11 Lisa Densmore “Your Turn” Women’s Ski Clinic women, pink ticket fundraiser, demos, rail jam and more. HolidayValley.com
Races @ Allegany State Park You are invited to watch beautiful sled dog teams from all over the country compete on the park’s snow covered trails. January 26-27 2013 Traditional Snowsnake Games 11:00 am-dusk A competition to see who can throw a snowsnake (a sixfoot long specially prepared wooden stick) the furthest… at speeds that can reach over 100 miles an hour . Held at the Erie Rail Yard on North Main Street across from the Salamanca Rail Museum. Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce at 716945-2034.
February 15 Rotary Ski Day at HoliMont
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9am - 2pm. Classic Cross Country Skiing on Allegany State Park’s Art Roscoe Trail System. Choose course distance on groomed trails -featuring double set tracks. For current conditions, call 716-354-9121. www.heartrateup.com
Community Meetings
February 22-23 AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series 2012
•St. John’s Episcopal Church, Ellicottville Cr. Washington and Jefferson Sts. 945-1820 Services 5pm Sat., 7:15am & 10:15am Sun www.stjohnsofellicottville.org •St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Ellicottville 6360 Rt. 219 East, 699-2265 Worship Sat. 5pm, Sun.10:30am Sun. Sch. & Adult Bible Study 9am
•United Church, Ellicottville Cr. Elizabeth and Elk Sts. 699-4003 Sun. Sch. 10:15am, Worship, 10am
All meetings are at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Ashford (2nd Tuesday) Feb 12 Cattaraugus Village (2nd Monday) Feb 11 East Otto (2nd Tuesday) Feb 12 Ellicottville Town (3rd Wed) Jan 16, 6pm Ellicottville Village (2nd Monday) Feb 20, 6pm Great Valley (2nd Monday) Feb 11 Humphrey (2nd Monday) Feb 11 Little Valley Town (2nd Monday) Feb 11 Little Valley Village (2nd Tuesday) Feb 12 Mansfield (3rd Monday) Jan 21 Otto (3rd Tuesday) Feb 19 Salamanca City (2nd Wednesday) Feb 13 Salamanca Town (2nd Tuesday) Feb 12
•First Baptist Church, Great Valley 5049 Rt.219, 945-4629 Sun. Sch. 9:30am Worship 10:45am & 6:30pm •United Methodist Church, Great Valley 5242 Rt. 219, 945-4375 Sun. Sch. 10am, Worship 11am
Hosted by Holiday Valley Snowsports School For intermediate through advanced level skiers, call (716) 699-5510 ext 4422 or 4424. Meteors, Meteorites, Craters and Comets – This class will meet at the library on Tuesday, Feb. 5 from 7–8:30 p.m. There is no fee. Let’s Talk Telescopes – This class is for you if you’ve ever thought about owning a telescope, if you have a telescope that is gathering dust instead of starlight or if you’re just plain curious about these magnificent instruments. A brief description of the evolution of the telescope will be presented by considering six historic telescopes from Galileo’s original (1609) to the Hubble Space Telescope (launched in 1990). The entire presentation will take
Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel. More than 200 of the top snowmobile racers from North America anda dozen countries worldwide . approximately 45 minutes. Following the presentation, a mini workshop will be held. All telescope subjects will be open for discussion including any problems you may be having with yours. You are encouraged to bring your telescope for display and/to receive assistance in its use. This class will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 19 from 7–8:30 p.m. There is no fee. These classes have filled quickly in past years so register early. If significant waiting lists develop, every attempt will be made to offer repeat classes during March and April.
•Solomon’s Porch Ministries, Mansfield 7705 Toad Hollow Rd, 257-9138 Sat 7pm, Sun 10am
Magazines Available for Checkout – Don’t forget … thanks to some generous donations, we have over 30 magazine titles available at the library. These can be borrowed for three weeks at a time. Tax Forms – Many of the frequently used federal and NYS tax forms and instruction booklets are now available at the library. Please note … several of the federal forms are arriving a few weeks late this year. eBooks Available at the Library – Did you know that eBooks are now available through the library?
All you need is a library card and a computer. Browse over 2,000 eBook titles and download (for free) onto a compatible computer or device. Stop or call the library for more details on this exciting new technology. Book Club meets the second Wednesday of the month at 1:30 pm. The Feb. 12 book is “The Space Between Us” by Thrity Umrigar. Contact Bev Webster at (716) 945-4089 for more information.
Story time is every Wednesday at 11:15 a.m.
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Adam Sauerwein photo 1 By Mike Paterniti Life is about the adventure, the pursuit of the unknown, the process from conception to completion, the privilege of sharing each step of the journey with others, and as with my most recent quest, to have the rare opportunity to align it all with historical substance. For several years, the old nordic ski jumps at Allegany State Park have been at the top of the “To Do List” for our small local circle of sickoadventure seekers. I was first inspired by a segment from the 2008 Ski The East movie “Head For The Hills” by Meathead Films, where the crew shot an epic scene from an abandoned wooden nordic ski jump somewhere in New Hampshire. It clicked instantly that we had a similar remarkable opportunity right here in our backyard, which has since been an obligation of ours to accomplish. I’m assuming there hasn’t been much action at the old ski jumps since the last meet was held in February of 1979, though the history is rich. As I learned more about them, I was astonished at the scope of their significance. These 30-meter and 50-meter gems were Depression-era projects designed by Olympian Karl Fahrner, who also had a significant role in Ellicottville’s upbringing as a ski destination. The jumps were constructed of all natural materials and were rated among the best in the country. The first meet, sponsored by the Buffalo Ski Club, was held in February of 1935 and had an estimated 5,000 spectators! Annual jumping meets were held for 40-plus years until 1979, with the largest meet taking place in Feb. 7, 1954, drawing over 10,000 spectators – WOW! The record for the 30-meter jump is 108 feet and the 50-meter record is a whopping 188 feet. Are you getting the idea? These babies are BIG! After missing a few good chances in years past to get it done, I was not going to let this year go by if conditions would graciously allow. There is one thing I have learned rather recently – you’ve got to go get it while the gettin’s good, no matter what it may be. Back in the first week of January, the conditions were right, so I called a couple of my boys, Adam Sauerwein and Corey Potter, two local rippers who I can count on to drop everything to do something of this magnitude. By the crack of noon, we were standing at
the base gazing upward at the monster jumps. The tone was no expectations as to what will transpire, which usually works best in case things don’t work out “as planned.” We grabbed our skis and a shovel to build in the booter (jump), a few Drift HD cameras and some other video equipment, then headed up the hill. The conditions were good enough for the not-so-small jump, but there was not quite enough snow for the BIG jump (or as I like to refer to them as “Mama Bear” and “Papa Bear” respectively). This finding didn’t break any of our hearts due to the sheer huge size of Papa Bear and the fact we should probably session the notso-smaller Mama Bear jump first. Unlike the wooden nordic jump in the Head for the Hills movie, the ramps are cut right into the mountain and the “cheese wedges,” or jumps, are built up with stone and mortar and then need to be packed in with snow and built up to size. The gap on Mama Bear from the jump to the knuckle, where it drops over into the 3degree run-out, is 50 feet plus – pretty big by most anyone’s standards. When we arrived at the Mama Bear jump, we were more than pleasantly surprised to find that a booter had already been built by someone recently. The odd thing was there were no tracks on the run-out and we agreed that whoever built it in didn’t actually hit it. We touched up the jump, stomped in the ramp and run-in and set up the cameras.
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A Quest of Historical Significance There is even an old metal judge’s tower standing 15-20 feet high, which we gladly used to get some sweet camera angles, even as rickety as it was. We joked how standing on the judge’s tower was scarier than hitting the jump itself. Corey volunteered to be the guinea pig to test the jump. All of our first attempts at a straightair were successful with a little “rolling up of the window’s” by each of us, but it was smooth and very encouraging for our next jumps. Adam ripped a super-sick mute grab (see photo 1) and held it for an eternity, and Corey stepped the show with a huge 360 (see photo 2) that Adam then matched his next time up. Me, I was content with just straight-airing the biggest jump in my life (see photo 3) a few times and witnessing Corey and Adam killing it out there. The stoke was palpable and infectious. Everyone pushed themselves, which naturally resulted in nudging each other even further beyond our comfort zones. That is one of the amazing things that being out there with your peers can do. You go beyond yourself for brief instants of greatness. As we skied off the hill for the last time, we looked back up behind us for a short moment of appreciation. When the silence cleared, we all agreed that this was a special mission. We each felt a deep historical significance to what we had accomplished and closer connection to the roots of skiing in Western New York, to which we all owe so much. We also agreed, that we would be back when the conditions are right – for a date with Papa Bear. To view the video of our little session, edited by Corey Potter, go to: https://vimeo. com/57343263.
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explanation: It’s been in her blood before she was even born. “I grew up near Lake Placid, N.Y.,” said Densmore. “My dad (Philip Feinberg) was a ski racer and an avid skier himself back in the ‘40s and ‘50s. My mom (Phyllis Feinberg) was a competitive figure skater. We were sort of an outdoor sports family. I ended up getting into skiing rather than skating and I’ve never looked back.” Densmore has deep roots in the region. Her great grandfather was one of the first settlers of the Adirondacks in that area. Her family still lives near Lake Placid. Densmore maintains a second home there but hasn’t lived there since she was about 14 years old, spending her teen years racing for Stratton Mountain School, a winter sports academy. Influences and Successes At age 15, she made the U.S. Ski Team’s Women’s Development Team. At that time, she was heavily influenced by Ingemar Stenmark, one of the greatest giant slalom and slalom specialists of all time, whom she called her hero. “I always tried to emulate (Stenmark’s) skiing,” said Densmore. “Phil Mahre was also my contemporary. He was older than I was, but we were on the U.S. Ski Team at about the same time.” She had many successful years racing for the U.S. Ski team from 1976 to 1979, when she left to study economics at Dartmouth College. Of course, with the need for speed calling to her, Densmore didn’t stop skiing and raced for Dartmouth during her years there. After graduation, she spent six years on the Women’s Pro Tour, retiring in 1990. Commentator, Writer and Consultant Retirement for the average person generally means to stop working in a specific capacity, but in Densmore’s vocabulary, this word simply doesn’t exist. Since 1991, she has been an active racer on the Master’s Circuit, competing at the top level. She also acted as
color commentator for ESPN ski coverage, and produced and hosted all kinds of sports programming for most major networks including ESPN, Fox Sports, ABC, NBC, CBS, A&E, The Weather Channel, The Travel Channel, PBS and Outside TV. Since 1991, Densmore has been a spokesperson, athlete and product development consultant for Head, developing women’s hard goods like shaped skis. At the same time, she founded the Head-Subaru Women’s Ski Clinics, now the Your Turn Women’s Ski Events, which have helped over 6,000 women take their skiing to a new level over the past 18 years. Densmore has written seven books and hundreds of articles. She was also the art director on many photography shoots in her position as instruction editor at Mountain Sports Living and Snow Country magazines. Densmore recently finished her first full-length documentary film called “Passion for Snow,” which took two years to produce and will be presented with the International Ski History Association’s Ski Film Award in April. Master’s Champion Still Going Strong At age 50, Densmore was still every bit the competitive racer. “Last year I swept my age group at the Women’s Master’s Championships, so I won the Super G, GS and Slalom. I’ve won four World Championships at this point,” she said. “I don’t compete every year at the Worlds, but I have had pretty good success on the few times that I’ve gone.” What drives her to continue competing? “I like going fast!” she answered with pure joy. “I just really enjoy ski racing. If you think about it, it’s the one situation where you have the whole trail to yourself, and you can go as fast as you dare and they’re not going to pull your pass.”
But the draw to ski racing is not only about the physical aspects of the sport. “Master’s ski racing has a huge social component and that’s very enjoyable. I’ve got a big network of friends around the country and the world, at this point, through ski racing apart from all the other aspects of my career,” she explained. “It’s also the super motivator to stay fit and stay in shape to get out there.” Although skiing is still the main competitive outlet in this mega athlete’s life, she also enjoys tennis, waterskiing and other sports. After spending 24 years living in New Hampshire, Densmore moved to Montana, where she lives with her “sweetheart” and children. She still races in the Masters and travels the country teaching specialized, all-women ski clinics. She is currently director of the master’s program and a coach for FIS-level racers at her home mountain in Red Lodge. Fun Girls’ Day on the Slopes The Your Turn Women’s Ski Clinic on Monday, Feb. 11 at Holiday Valley is a great opportunity for intermediate to advanced-level women skiers to take their skiing to the next level in a fun, social and supportive learning environment on the slopes. “I really hope that anybody who is interested in improving their skiing or just having a fun day on the hill will come and join me, because it is really girls’ day out and it’s a really fun day and a great way to improve your skiing,” she said, explaining that Elan will have a demo area set up for women to try equipment. This clinic is also sponsored by Mud, Sweat N’ Gears. Their knowledgeable crew will be on hand with the latest women’s ski demos, bootfitting analysis and some great prizes, too. The clinic costs $150 plus lift tickets and will begin at 8 a.m. with registration and breakfast. Pre-registration is advised as attendance is limited. Stop at or call the Snowsports School Desk at (716) 699-2345 ext. 4422, or the Creekside Lodge Children’s Desk at (716) 6992345 ext. 4424.
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The Snyder extended family gathers around the food trailer, grill and chowder pot on a mild January day. by Jann Wiswall
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A dozen kids from the Snyder family camping weekend (with two of the four dogs that came along) pose in front of one of the renovated cabins on Congdon Trail at Allegany State Park.
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