THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE TOWN AND VILLAGE OF ELLICOTTVILLE, NEW YORK THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF GREAT VALLEY, NEW YORK
VOLUME 1 ISSUE 36 FREE www.EllicottvilleTimes.com
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2012
ECS Eagles Teams Soar to New Heights
by Eva Potter
It was a big week for fall sports teams at Ellicottville Central School. The girls’ volleyball, boys’ and girls’ soccer, and football teams all aimed their sites high, with most reaching their goals. Last night, the Lady Eagles became the Section 6 Class D volleyball champions winning the first set 25-8 against Chautauqua. In the second set, Chautauqua Lake roared out to a 12-8 lead to only be beaten back by the Lady Eagles 2517. The Eagles swept away the Thunderbirds 25-21 in the third set and advance to the Far West Regionals to play the Section 5 champs in Webster, N.Y. this Saturday at noon. Admission is $4. The girls’ varsity soccer team shut out North Collins at Pioneer High School with a 3-0 win on Nov. 2, crowning them Section 6 Class D champions. Goals were scored by Hanna Doro (1) and Caitlin Toth (2). The team is headed to the Far West Regional at Webster Thomas High School near Rochester this Saturday, Nov. 10. They will face the Rochester-area Section 5 champion at 1 p.m. Admission is $4. The top-seeded Eagles football team knew what they had to do to trump Clymer at Ralph Wilson Stadium for the Section VI Class DD championship final on Nov.
3. And they did it with a confident 34-16 win, with scores by Cam Wilson, Phalla Musall and Lorenzo Smith. Ellicottville had not won a sectional title since 2004. For Coach Tim Bergan, this is his fourth sectional title, each occurring in different decades. Todd Palmatier of the Ellicottville Sports Boosters had the pleasure of announcing this special game. Later he posted to Facebook, “Thank You to everyone for all of your support! I got to do something today that I am truly humbled by! I got to announce a Sectional Championship football game at Ralph Wilson Stadium. To me it was an honor not only because we are champions but because we are a family! … To the young men who played today and the young women who cheered today, you are my inspiration! And you are the best student athletes I have ever been around. You all should be proud to be Ellicottville Eagles because I am every day! Thank you ECS, Mark Ward, Karl Schwartz and Coach Bergan! Onward we charge, we have some unfinished business in girls’ soccer and volleyball. Let’s make NY State recognize how truly a special place ECS is!” Unfortunately, the boys’ varsity soccer team wasn’t as lucky on Nov. 2. The Section 6 title was elusive with a 1-0 loss against rival North Collins in the championship game, though they fought to hang on until the end. In league play, they earned a third place finish. Alex Steinbroner and Connor Greene were recognized as first team All-Stars; Jonah Goode and Luke Zlockie were named second team All Stars; and Patrick Snyder and Jeremy Bordini were on the Honorable Mention team. But as every athlete knows, it all has to end with one final game, but it’s the season
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SECTION 6 D Champions! Now, on to Far West Regional Championships!
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There’s a Grand, Brand New Lodge at Holiday Valley! Mark Your Calendars for Opening Day – December 15
By Jann Wiswall
It’s hard to believe that in less than nine short months, the old Clubhouse Chalet at Holiday Valley was demolished (beginning March 18) and replaced by a 66,000 square foot, $12 million grand lodge that is set to open Dec. 15, 2012. The new lodge will exceed all expectations with its beautifully planned and crafted indoor and outdoor spaces. Some 100 workers a day are putting the finishing touches on the new building, which was
designed with the look of the newer Holiday Valley lodges in mind. To evoke fond memories, the new lodge’s fascia does incorporate the same decorative blue scalloping as the old chalet. “We used stone and cedar on the exterior to be consistent with materials used at the newer Yodeler and Tannenbaum lodges,” said Holiday Valley Marketing Director Jane Eshbaugh. The exterior boasts heated
decks on all levels and unsurpassed views of the slopes through floor-to-ceiling windows. There is better access to the lodge from more angles and more elevators have been installed in response to skiers’ requests. The interior features vibrant colors, extensive stone work and gorgeous carpentry finishes. On the ground level, you’ll find an expanded See Brand New Lodge Page 9
H.O.G. Rally Coming to Ellicottville in July by Sue Whistler
Holiday Valley is going “hog wild” next July when they host the 2013 New York State H.O.G. Rally. H.O.G. stands for the Harley Owners Group and represents an enthusiastic and diverse group of HarleyDavidson owners who get together every year to share experiences from the road, tell tall tales about the Harley “that got away,” promote safe motorcycling and just have fun. Every Harley dealer across the country has a H.O.G. chapter
and each state holds its own annual H.O.G rally. For one shining summer weekend next July, Ellicottville has been chosen as the destination in New York State where an estimated 1,500 Harley Davidson motorcycles from all over the country will
converge for the annual New York State H.O.G. Rally. The event is open to all motorcycling enthusiasts but definitely caters to those of the HarleyDavidson persuasion. The three-day motorcycle spectacular begins Thursday, July 11 at Holliday Valley and runs through Saturday, July 13. The weekend will begin with an opening ceremony on July 11 at Holiday Valley and will feature a special celebratory See HOG Rally page 9
NYC Marathon Cancelled Hutten Drawn to ‘Run Anyway’ by Eva Potter
Ullr, a mythological Norse god, who excels in skiing and archery adorns Holiday Valley lodge sign
New Holiday Valley Lodge (roadside view) ready for landscaping.
Jane Eshbaugh, Holiday Valley’s marketing director, gives Ellicottville Times a personal tour.
Michael Hutten at Jacob Javits Center on Friday Nov. 2 ... Picking up his race packet and bib number just hours before the cancellation announcement.
Mike Hutten of East Otto trained for months to run in the ING New York City Marathon scheduled for Nov. 3, but Hurricane Sandy dashed the dreams of many when she arrived early last week. Hutten arrived in NYC midweek to spend time with his daughter before and after the race. When his daughter texted “NOOOOOO!’ Marathon Cancelled,” he was devastated. He had been to the Javits Center earlier in the day to pick up his bib number. “I kept thinking of the miles of practice and the things I had given up or left undone just to
reach that point,” he said, but before too long, the informally organized “Run Anyway” marathon began to take shape. Hutten said, “The ‘Run Anyway’ energy seemed to come nearly immediately after the announcement of the cancellation. I first heard about it on Facebook.… There were no time clocks or timers. People just got to the park around 9 a.m. and began to run. Some followed a clockwise direction and others went counterclockwise. It was all very loose, and to this day, I have no idea how long my own See Hutten Marathon Page 4
ECS Girls’ Volleyball Secion 6D Champions! - Advance to Far West Regionals this Saturday, Nov. 10. and hopefully State Championships ECS Girls' Varsity Soccer Team Crowned Section 6 Class D Champions - Head to Far West Regionals in Rochester Saturday, Nov. 10 ECS Varsity Football Section 6 Class DD Champions ECS Boy's Soccer lost in the semi-final playoff game (one game before Section 6 championship game).