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
Cont. under gatefold
SECTION 6 D Champions! Now, on to Far West Regional Championships!
See ECS Sports Page 8
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).
Ellicottville Times
Page 2 (716) 699.4062
www.EllicottvilleTimes.com
Friday November 9, 2012
Find us on Facebook and LIKE our page!
www.facebook.com/ TheEllicottvilleTimes
Say ‘Thanks’ to a Veteran on November 11
Rudy and Ruth LaBelle “We were just happy to get out and be alive. Just happy to be home.” by Mary Fox
Veterans Day, Nov. 11, is a day we honor all American veterans, living or dead, whenever and wherever they served. The day is celebrated each year at Arlington National Cemetery and in communities around the nation. This year Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, will be observed on Sunday, Nov. 11. A Veterans Day service to honor all who served in the United States Armed Forces is held annually by the Ellicottville American Legion Post #659. A ceremony in front of the Town Hall includes placing a wreath on the veteran’s memorial and the firing of a salute by the honor guard. Little Valley’s Radolah (Rudy) LaBelle is a WWII veteran, who enlisted in the Navy in 1943 upon graduation from high school. He served in the South Pacific for 2 ½ years as an Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class aboard a gunboat supporting underwater demolition troops. LaBelle took part in six different
invasions in the Pacific, supporting underwater troops in clearing the beaches of mines, barbed wire and shrapnel. Prior to the invasion, they went in with rockets and cleared the beaches for seagoing tanks and ships carrying the troops. LaBelle’s war experiences including his ship being hit by a kamikazes, seeing several ships go down in the Battle of Midway, and losing his sister ship in a typhoon off the coast of Japan. “You remember the people you lost, “LaBelle said. “Too many troops were getting killed.” LaBelle’s wife Ruth said, “Rudy has always had trouble talking about it (his war experiences). They were expected to come back from that war and pick up their lives like nothing happened. They never had any counseling at that time.” According to the 2011 Census there are 21.5 million veterans in the United States deserving our honor, as well as
the millions that served before them defending our freedom. Butch Pearl, of Little Valley, served in the Marine Corp from 1965-1969 as a welder. He spent 13 months in Okinawa and three months in Da Nang, Vietnam. “That’s what they wanted us to do, so you do it,” he said about his time in the service. Upon his return to the U.S., he said, “Hippies spit at us.” Charles Gerwitz, a West Valley native, served in France in WWI. Gerwitz earned a Purple Heart for the wounds he suffered in the war. “I was in the hospital. It made me feel as though life was worthwhile again to be able to sleep in a bed again instead of on the cold, wet ground with wet blankets and sometimes wet clothes,” Gerwitz wrote in his World War I Memories. We have so much to thank our veterans for. Without their service we would not be enjoying all we have today. It is important we remember and teach our children about the sacrifice our men and women have made for the freedoms we enjoy. On Sunday, Nov. 11, come to the front of the Ellicottville Town Hall at 11 a.m. to show your respect to those who have served our country … and bring your children. You can recognize a veteran by the ball cap, t-shirt or pin on his lapel with the insignia of his branch of the service. “Whenever I wear my hat, people will come up and thank me,” LaBelle said proudly. And remember, you don’t have to wait for Veterans Day to tell a veteran “thank you for your service.”
FOOD DRIVE
CUBSCOUT PACK 652 NOVEMBER 10, 2012 • 9 A.M. TO 3 P.M. Tops Markets, 64 East Washington Street, Ellicottville To Benefit the Ellicottville Food Pantry @ the United Church of Ellicottville 100 for 100(ish) fine art sale and exhibition begins Nov. 8 at Mill Street Gallery, 42 Mill Street in Ellicottville, featuring 100 works of original art by Sean Huntington, Barbara Fox and Nance Jackson. Prices range from $60 to about $200. The gallery will also be showing some of their larger works. More information at www.millstgallery.com or call (716) 244-3806.
Friday November 9, 2012
www.EllicottvilleTimes.com
Ellicottville Times
(716) 699.4062 Page 3
FOOD DRIVES Saturday Nov. 10 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Tops Ellicottville Wednesday Nov. 14 9 a.m. - 6:45 p.m. at the Gin Mill with Bob McCarthy
BY SHERMAN & ROBBY WILKENS
Checking Out The Tunes & Other Stuff in Ellicottville November 9-15, 2012
Our weather forecast projects a return of summer for this weekend, Elkdale Country Club should still open and in good fall form. So if you wish to enjoy one last round of golf, just give Elkdale Country Club a call. This weekend, Ellicottville Brewing Company’s annual “Beer & Wine Festival” will be taking place at Holiday Valley’s Yodeler Lodge with the opening dinner being held Friday evening at 6:00 PM in The Tannenbaum Lodge. Besides the availability of wonderful Beer and Wine, “Big Leg Emma”, a really excellent Southern Tier Band, will be performing at 4:00 PM Saturday in Yodeler Lodge as part of this wonderful event. One more note. The tickets for Saturday’s Yodeler Event are sold out. As of this writing tickets for Fridays dinner are still available. Also this week the annual Ellicottville Food Pantry Food Drive, hosted and promoted by Bob McCarthy, will take place in front of The Gin Mill beginning at 6:00 PM next Wednesday please bring your non-perishable items for donation. Besides the aforementioned “Beer & Wine Festival” and Food Drive, starting today Friday November 09, 2012, through Thursday November 15, 2012, including “Big Leg Emma” we will have eight Bands, three DJ’s, some football afternoon and evenings complete with dinner specials and several “All Week Sound System Music Event” taking place here in Ellicottville for us all to enjoy. You may also wish to check out the advertising on the adjoining pages of this fine newspaper for some excellent places to dine and have FUN in and around Ellicottville. So here we go on our music parade. Balloons starts us of at 7:00 PM Friday with “The Stevie Project” in house. Joseph Michael Mahfoud, who is “The Stevie Project”, does a really fine tribute show celebrating the music of “Stevie Ray Vaughan”. Besides the excellent cover tunes of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Mr. Mahfoud will do several more tunes that are referred to as “Smokin Blues”. Therefore, if The Blues are high on your list of FUN things, Balloons will be the place to be this Friday.
C.U. ‘Round The Music Scene Following “The Stevie Project”, “Personable DJ John Barry” will take over with his very friendly, LIVE, “Personality Show Off Show” from Balloons Sound & Light Booth. As always, John’s LIVE Show will include a neat danceable selection of tunes, plus interesting and FUN conversation till close. Returning to 9:00 PM Friday, The Gin Mill will have “Two Guys Drinking Beer” on stage. Ron and Terry, the two guys, are also the heart and soul of the band “West”. Here we have, two truly talented and excellent musicians, who will create a very FUN Gin Mill Music Party Night with their good tunes and general silliness that always accompanies “The Two Guys”. As always, remember The Gin Mill serves their excellent and reasonably priced menu, which includes a great fish fry, till midnight on weekends. Saturday The FUN begins at 4:00 PM in two locations. As mentioned before, “Big Leg Emma” will be performing at Holiday Valley’s Yodeler Lodge for the sold out EBC Beer & Wine Festival. Also at 4:00 PM Saturday, Balloons will host a performance by “The Strangers”. “The Strangers”, an Ellicottville favorite band, will be ROCKIN The House. This will be a four-piece version of this great band. Mitch on lead vocals & bass, Jerry on lead guitar & vocals and Bud on keys & vocals will be joined by a new drummer & vocalist, Jeff Erny. As we experienced last August and Fall Fest Weekend, The Strangers will display several new music options creating a new music mix that makes their excellent sound even better. So here we go, another really FUN music evening will happen in Balloons This Saturday. Following “The Strangers” Chatty Frank Watson,” Ellicottville’s “Party Monster”, will take over from Balloons Sound & Light Booth. Frank, a resident on leave from “The Disoriented DJ Home”, will show off his party skills with a FUN & danceable selection of tunes, along with his all-ages’ friendly chitter/chatter till close. Returning to 9:00 PM Saturday, The Gin Mill will have “Live & Kickin” set up and doing, as they do every time they play here, their “Live Music for all Occasions” show. This three-piece good time
& FUN rock band plays to the wishes of their audience. Thereby, creating a Great Gin Mill Party Time. Their main focus is classic rock. However, depending on the desires of The Gin Mill Crowd, they may venture into other areas of music. For sure, it will be a good time in The Gin Mill this Saturday night. After another music free Football Sunday, that just might produce a Bills win over The Patriots, NAH! Lets move to Monday in The Gin Mill at 6:00 PM, where their “All U Can Eat Spaghetti & Football Dinner” for only $6.99 will happen. Adding to The Gin Mill FUN will be “Connor The Crasher”. While on bar duty, Connor will be playing classic country tunes through the sound system until The Steelers take on The Chiefs. Then at 10:00 PM Sharpe, Monday rounds out in Madigans with Church on Monday. Deacon Dan and Reverend Jack just might hook up with Bongo’s Freddie. This threesome will, for sure, have Madigans BOPPIN & ROCKIN to the beat of their original Honky Tonk to RockA-Billy tunes, Thereby, making Madigans a very enjoyable place to visit Monday night. Wednesday, the FUN and music begins at 8:00 PM, when The Gin Mill will have Joe Wagner, John Winston doing their traditional Folk to Southern Rock Acoustic Night of Music. More than likely, Freddie and Retro Lil Joey will join in helping them create an even better Gin Mill Wednesday Night of Music. This show is absolutely the best. Thursday we will have two music events. First at 8:00 PM The Gin Mill will have “Freddie & Friends” doing their weekly version of what used to be “The Weekly Notice Band”. The music will be Classic to Country Rock. Just who will be performing won’t be known until they start the gig. What we know for sure, The Gin Mill will be ROCKIN & FUN this Thursday night. Then at 8:00 PM Thursday The PUB in Great Valley will have “DJ Felony” along with his Karaoke Show back for another Thursday gig. This neat show gives The PUB Patrons two options. You may be part of the show or just kick back and enjoy The Local & FUN PUB Good Times.
Sherman collects cans to donate to the Food Pantry of Ellicottville & Ellicottville Public Charities. If you would like to donate call 716.699.6176 or 716-912-8306
Can Count 708 • YTD Total 59,211
“The only thing to take care of hunger is food,” says Bob McCarthy. The Ellicottville Food Pantry Irish music and stories galore. needs constant contributions As vehicles pull alongside, of food and money to continue he will gladly assist them in serving those in our area who transferring donations to the cannot afford to buy enough trailer. food for their family. “I do it right about now Wednesday, Nov. 14 marks because it’s getting close to the fourth year that Bob Thanksgiving. Because of McCarthy’s John Deere tractor that one event, there has been and trailer will be parked such an awareness of the food outside the Gin Mill to collect pantry. People are in need,” donations of food for the pantry. said McCarthy. “We do it in the Beginning around 9 a.m. until middle of the week. I believe about 6:45 p.m., McCarthy the local people will take care will entertain passersby with of their own. We don’t need it
Original Pesto Pizza Specializing in Fresh! :LHMVVK 7HZ[H =LHS :[LHRZ ))8 9PIZ Lighter Entrees
Restaurant & Bar
OPEN 7 NIGHTS A WEEK
)HUX\L[ 9VVT (]HPSHISL
Lounge Opens at 4:00pm All Legal Beverages Dinners Served from 4:30pm >HZOPUN[VU :[YLL[ ,SSPJV[[]PSSL 5@ ^^^ ;PWZ<W*HML JVT
;(2, 6<;: (]HPSHISL! WSLHZL JHSS
text 90999 to red cross
Food Pantry Collection Nov. 14 in Front of Gin Mill to come from somewhere else.” Bob loves Ellicottville and does just about anything to help people. “People believe in me,” said McCarthy, who does everything he can for the Ellicottville community. “Whatever it is, I can make it happen. Present the need and then I’ll present the event and give you the money.” When Rev. Deb Packard was a new pastor at the United Church of Ellicottville, where the food pantry is located, there was a great shortage of food and she was at a loss how to replenish it. When McCarthy found out, he put an article in the paper, got the wagon and tractor, dressed in his best Irish clothes, and sat on the tractor all day waving to people coming along encouraging them to bring donations of food. The amount of food they received flattened the tires on the trailer! It filled the food pantry shelves and
Home of the
raised about $1,000 in cash. “The idea is that if it’s only a can of soup, that’s a can of soup (the food pantry) didn’t have on Tuesday,” said McCarthy. Becca Whited, who started an account for the Gowanda Flood Relief, turned over the fund to Ellicottville Public Charities when Gowanda didn’t need funding anymore. The food pantry is included under this umbrella. Sherman Wilkens administers the account and is in charge of buying food with the money donated. The Ellicottville Food Pantry serves Otto, East Otto, Great Valley, Ellicottville and West Valley and accepts donations all year. To find out the best time to drop off donations, call (716) 699-4003. Call for hours or to make an appointment. You can also send a check made out to Ellicottville Public Charities and send it to P.O. Box 1387, Ellicottville, NY 14731-1387.
for a $10 hurricane relief donation
Friday November 9, 2012
www.EllicottvilleTimes.com
Ellicottville Times
(716) 699.4062 Page 4
To Advertise in the Ellicottville Times, your Hometown Newspaper, Call 716-699-4062. Rates start at just $15 per week.
Community Election Day Dinner Draws a Crowd
By Jann Wiswall
Some 200 turkey dinners were served at the annual Election Day Dinner hosted by the United Church of Ellicottville Tuesday evening. Organizers and volunteers of all ages prepared and served 10 25-pound turkeys, mashed potatoes, dressing, squash and gravy, along with some 40 pies and dozens of brown breads for the 48th year of this one-of-akind, apolitical event. From 4:30-7 p.m., the Fellowship Hall was packed with area residents dropping by to pick up to-go dinners or to sit down and eat with friends and
neighbors for an easy-going get-together. Dinners were delivered to poll workers, and a raffle for several gift baskets was held – the drawing will be conducted at the Church’s Christmas Bazaar on Dec. 1. Co-organizers of the dinner, Val Germain and Kathy Weishan, planned for an extralarge crowd this year. Weishan, who remembers attending the event when she was in high school, explained that “we always have more people during presidential election years.” The Election Day Dinner, whose proceeds support the
United Church of Ellicottville’s mission and community activities, has been held there every year since 1974. Before that, it was sponsored by the old Methodist church next to the Ellicottville Town Hall. No one seems to know exactly when the original event got started. Politics are left at the door to this event. Reverend Deborah Ann Packard said that everyone puts their positions to the side and “quietly celebrates the privilege of voting and participating in the democratic process.”
Local Author to Hold Book Signing at
Horse Resource’s 2nd Annual Tack Swap & Auction
On Saturday, Dec. 1, Horse Resource will be holding a Tack Swap & Auction at the R.H. Livingston Community Center, 188 W. Main Street in Allegany from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. There will be new and used tack, a 50/50 raffle, food and baked goods available. Donations of clean tack are welcome and will be accepted until 9:30 a.m. on Dec 1. Table reservations are $10 and are requested by Nov. 26. Diana Tuorto, who is a Buffalo, New York-based children’s author, who has been writing fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction since the age of 10, will be available to sign her books. Tuorto’s children’s novels are told from the first person point of view of different horses. You can read about her books at www. cayusecanyon.com.
A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in English Writing and History, Diana is also an active volunteer with various non-profit organizations. She recently relocated from Western New York from New Jersey and has two horses of her own. As the vice president of a New Jersey-based rescue called Horse Rescue United, Tuorto knows all too well the plight of the unwanted horse. She and others will be at the event to support this local effort. Horse Resource is a group of concerned horse owners that are trying to help others maintain healthy conditions for their animals and therefore avoid seizure. They are working with law enforcement, the district attorney and the SPCA to help before situations become dire. They also assist
with expenses of those who generously foster horses when seized by authorities. Horse Resource acts as a 501(c) (3) organization as members of the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation. You can help by donating clean used tack, supply baked goods for the bake sale, make a monetary donation, or join us and volunteer your talents. Plan to attend the auction and get a start on your Christmas shopping for the horse lover in your family. Donations can also be made directly to the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation at http://cattfoundation.org or at http://Horse-Resource.org. For more information, call Ruthe Riehle at (716) 373-6580 or Annie Widger at (716) 6992940.
Reminder to Village Residents
Monday, November 5 was the last scheduled day for 2012 to place brush and leaves at curbside for collection by the Village. The last Monday of November, November 26, is also the last scheduled Major Trash Day for 2012. Starting December 1, there will be no parking allowed on Monroe Street and Washington Street from 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. This restriction continues until March 31st. Parking tickets will be issued for violations. Howard T. Gifford, Village Constable
Home for the Holidays Annual Winter Theatre Program The Ellicottville Memorial Library is proud to announce that the fourth annual Winter Theatre in Ellicottville Program will be held on Nov. 24 at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at 7 p.m. This year the Olean Community Theatre will be presenting a very special event featuring some of the finest voices in the area. Throughout their 2012 season, they polled their audience to list their favorite holiday songs, resulting in this year’s concert lineup. Singers include Jacques Austin, Kathy Black, Talia Herdman, Joni Jackson,
Meaghan Bryant, Fontilla Timmons, Nate Bell, Eric Van Druff, Bill Steffen, Ardyth Van Scoy, Mark Lungershousen, Elaine Stephan, Steve Riley, and Tanaka Van Druff among
others. They will be singing in groups, as soloists, and combined to make up one of the most amazing choirs you will ever hear. Tickets are $10 (children 12 and under are $5) and are available at the Ellicottville Memorial Library, Alexandra’s and at the door. For more information, call the library at (716) 699-2842. The event is funded in part by the New York State Council on the Arts decentralization Regrant Program administered by the Cattaraugus County Arts Council.
“Silver Bells, Silver Bells, It’s Christmas Time In The City” Salamanca Chamber announces 10 Annual Silver Bells in the City Festivities th
Soon It will Be Christmas Day in Salamanca, NY. This year the Ray & Wyn Ritchie Evans Foundation present the 10th Annual Silver Bells in the City. Silver Bells in the City is held each year in honor of Ray Evans, lyricist of the famous Christmas song, “Silver Bells”. Ray Evans, a Salamanca native, was a pop lyricist who teamed up with the composer/lyricist Jay Livingston and wrote three Academy Award-winning songs together, as well as their famous Christmas song, “Silver Bells”. This year we will be celebrating wonderful acts of giving and many holiday cheers to share with family and friends, young and old. Join us as we begin welcoming in the holiday spirit on Saturday, December 8 at the Silver Bells in the City Holiday Craft Show at Seneca Elementary School from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Shoppers will be able to find the perfect gift this holiday season and choose from a large selection of hand made and one of a kind arts and crafts. Also on December 8, families will not want to miss Breakfast with Santa Claus. All the good little girls and boys are sure to enjoy this fun-filled morning with Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus while eating their favorite breakfast at Myer’s Steakhouse & Inn from 9:30 – 11:00 am. There will be no “Bahhumbug’s” at this year’s Silver Bells in the City Theater Performance of “Charles Dickens Presents: A Christmas
Carol” - a solo performance starring Mike Randall. Mike Randall who grew up in Western New York and is a lover of Buffalo history and presenter of one person shows, decided to recreate Mr. Dickens presentation of his most well know story “A Christmas Carol”. In March of 1868, as part of his highly publicized, much anticipated and critically acclaimed America Reading Tour, Charles Dickens visited Buffalo, NY. He performed two sold-out shows at St. James Hall. Nearly 3,000 people saw him LIVE each night. The first story he shared on that first night may be the best loved holiday tale ever written: “A Christmas Carol”. It is because of this historic performance by Charles Dickens that Mike Randall tours Western New York recreating this beloved story. The show is said to leave the audience with a true sense
of the holiday season - a sense of giving, hope, renewal and love for mankind. Make plans to see Mike Randall in “Charles Dickens Presents: A Christmas Carol” on Saturday, December 8 at the Salamanca High School Auditorium. The show is FREE to all. The doors open at 6:30 pm and performance begins at 7:00 pm. Other Silver Bells in the City festivities include: Wreath/Holiday Treasures Auction by Community Bank to benefit the Center for Family Unity; Poinsettia Sale by the Salamanca Rotary Club; Christmas for Kids at the Salamanca Youth Center; Christmas Cantata “Once Upon A Child” at the United Congregational Methodist Church; Middle/High School Band and Chorus Concerts by Salamanca Middle/High School students; Come see the live Reindeer & Enjoy Christmas Caroling at the Salamanca Historical Society Park; Christmas Carols by the Salamanca High School and Middle School bands and choruses; and the Christmas Lighting Contest by the Kiwanis Club. For more information on this year’s Silver Bells in the City, please contact the Seneca Salamanca Chamber of Commerce at (716) 945-2034 or visit us on-line at www. SalamancaChamber.org.
By William Thomas
We Must Stop Growing Giant Vegetables Now! Now that Halloween is over and the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair has closed and fall has slid into winter and Mister Green Jeans has made no attempt to sprout out of the ground like a perennial, can we please, for the love of God and garden stop with those halfton vegetables that require a licensed tow motor operator to pick?!? Please! They’re ugly, they’re inedible and they can’t fit inside the warehouses anymore. Now this may sound like a personal peccadillo (and somewhere there’s probably an over-sized one of those growing as I write this) but unusually large vegetables are frightening. They’re like The Blob; they just lie there looking at you eventually rotting and seeping evil in all directions. A pumpkin the size of a convenience store may have been a real rarity a dozen years ago but now every farm I drive by has a zucchini the size of a silo and a gourd that could double as the maintenance garage. Last week John Vincent, a farmer from Picton, Ontario delivered a 993-pound squash to Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s house at 24 Sussex Drive in Ottawa. For a Halloween display, the halfton squash was displayed at Harper’s front door next to the 1,031-pound pumpkin John also grew. Given his popularity with Canadians, Stephen Harper is apparently okay with vegetables on his doorstep as long as they’re too big to be tossed. Nothing new, Harper frequently surrounds himself with an assortment of gardenvariety vegetables. They’re known as his cabinet. John, ‘King of The 500Kilo Cumquat’ is known as “the world champion grower of giant vegetables.” So protective is he of his property, John cut a hole in the bottom of that 993-pound squash he gave Harper and raked out the seeds
which he then took back to his farm. Wow! Stephen Harper stole billions from Canadians when he reneged on our income trust investments and now he can’t be trusted with pumpkin seeds! What else don’t we know about this guy? My seeds are in high demand,” says John proudly. Yeah well so are the ones of the guy who impregnated Octomom but he’s not exactly bragging about it. John is not just a produce farmer; he’s a “master giant vegetable grower” who hosts seminars in which he teaches green thumbers how to grow a head of cabbage the size of a Jeep Cherokee. I’m looking at a photo of John kneeling beside and dwarfed by this massive cabbage and I’m thinking it would take one day for two Mexican farm labourers with machetes to turn this thing into coleslaw. Seminars? You could actually take a course on growing really big vegetables!?! Yes, and when you graduate from the University of Giant Greens you receive a framed certificate that is so big, you can only hang it on the Great Wall of China. No, sorry but this producing giant vegetables just naturally has to stop. As Canadians, do we want to be famous for growing a tomato that really did eat Cleveland? Where will this all end? Will the John Vincents of the agricultural world not be happy until we have a corn stalk taller than the CN Tower or a leafy carrot so big that it winds up on the White House lawn replacing the Christmas tree? No, this has got to stop. No civilized and developed nation should strive to grow a bell pepper that can be seen from the space station. I don’t think we’ve thought this thing through. I mean if we start growing beans the size of bananas, Beano will have to be packaged in oil drums. Sorry but I just don’t think the world is ready to witness a
five-ton eggplant on wheels in a fight-to-the-death demolition derby with the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. Okay, I’d pay twenty-five bucks to watch that … but still, it’s wrong. The squash John left on Harper’s doorstep (and doesn’t this routine cry out for the “paper bag on fire” trick) earned first place at this fall’s Port Elgin Pumpkinfest. I say currently because the world of giant vegetables is changing faster than the wind at a cow patty toss. Russia is rumoured to be developing a pumpkin that doubles as a nuclear aircraft carrier and Australia has grown a mango that serves as a Koala bear sanctuary and drinks beer from the bottle. Pumpkinfest? Really? With a Pumpkin King and a Pumpkin Queen and a parade marshal shaped like a pie? Look, nobody wants to see the secret recipe for this kind of miracle growing make the leap from vegetables to humans. A person twice as big as Herman Munster with the ego the size of Conrad Black and the reasoning power of Rob Ford would be a very dangerous creature … no matter how desperately the Leafs would want to sign him. Let’s remember The Jolly Green Giant did not die naturally. His head was crushed by a 210-pound pea that accidentally fell off a 900foot bean stalk while Jolly was sleeping one off in the garden. Sorry but this industry of giant vegetables is not too big to fail. It is so ridiculously big it must fail. Let’s get back to growing vegetables for the plate and not the double garage. As I said, they scare me. For comments, ideas and copies of The True Story of Wainfleet, go to www.williamthomas.ca
Friday November 9, 2012
Ellicottville Times
www.EllicottvilleTimes.com
(716) 699.4062 Page 5
Boardroom Aids Hurricane Victims Bring in Your Donations by Eva Potter
When disaster strikes, communities quickly tap into their desire to help those less fortunate, and Ellicottville has a long and generous history of helping others. When Spencer Timkey of The Boardroom Snowboard Shop found out close friends had been directly impacted by Hurricane Sandy, he knew he had to help in some way. He said The Boardroom scoured their inventory for warm weather gear they weren’t going to sell and shipped it to the hard-hit NYC-New Jersey area. “We’re just trying to do a
good deed,” said Timkey. “I have a lot of friends in Queens whose houses are destroyed and they have nothing. We’re very fortunate to not be affected by it as much. We’re just trying to help in any way we can.” Timkey said, “We got a bunch of hats, gloves and stuff that we weren’t going to sell and we sent a couple boxes down Jonathan Kantor.” Kantor works for Skullcandy is a friend and business associate of Timkey from the Jersey area, who is helping distribute the cold-weather gear. “We know (Kantor) well and he’s a good friend,” Timkey
said of Kantor. “He’s kind of spearheading this thing with the nor’easter coming through. Timkey said his sister Samantha also collected leftover jackets from Pioneer Motorsport to send to victims. “Our thing is, if anyone in the community has anything to donate, we’ll send it down to the city,” he said. Timkey invites the public to bring hats, gloves, beanies, hoodies and jackets to the shop, and The Boardroom will ship boxes to hurricane victims for the “next couple weeks.” For more information, please call (716) 699-5620 or tweet them @boardroomeville.
Hutten - NYC Marathon Cont. from Front Page
run took.” He recounted the tremendous generosity of others who, at the expense of their own time and resources, provided food and water to the runners. Hutten estimates about 20,000 runners, who seemed to start and finish near the official marathon line, participated in the run around the perimeter of Central Park on Sunday, many speaking different languages and wearing the name of their country on their shirts. “I had every intention of going to the park for a single loop of about 6 miles, just for the sake of running. Once I entered the park, there was an incredible excitement and energy in the air, so after
my first loop, I wanted to do another, which I did.” After the third loop, he thought, “I came to NYC to run a marathon. I have just done about three quarters of it, and I am going to finish this!” Hutten ran the marathon as a way to elicit donations for “EVERYBODY WINS!” dedicated to encouraging childhood literacy through reading outreach programs. His goal was $2,500, but he ended up raising 114 percent of that amount. You can still donate at http://mikehutten.com. During his time in the city, Hutten watched as the city slowly began to recover after the hurricane, realizing how fortunate he was. He plans
to make a personal donation through the New York Road Runners club to support the recovery effort. His last impression of the marathon was at the finish when he saw a man with a camera taking a picture of his friend. When Hutten asked him to take a photo of him, he enthusiastically agreed. “It was just the kind of impression of New York that I have experienced time and time again. The city is a place where all kinds of people live and work and more often than not are willing to extend tremendous kindness and friendliness, sometimes when you least expect it.”
Photos by Mary Fox
Salamanca Garden Club to Make Boxwood Kissing Balls The Salamanca Garden Club will hold its next meeting on Monday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. at the United Congregational Methodist Church on Broad Street in Salamanca. David Clark will present a handson program. Members will be constructing a boxwood
kissing ball under his direction. All materials will be provided free. Members need to bring hand clippers and gloves – 3 yards of halfinch wide ribbon or cording are optional. If any member would like to construct a kissing ball and has not signed
up yet, please call Nan Miller at (716) 945-3845 to get on the list. Class dates and times for making wreaths, swags or boxwood trees will be announced at the meeting. Any questions should be directed to Nan Miller at the above number.
Ellicottville Times
Page 6 (716) 699-4062
Classified Ads $7 for 30 words or less!
Classified Ads
www.EllicottvilleTimes.com
Call the Ellicottville Times at 716-699-4062 or email jennie@EllicottvilleTimes.com
Vittlesticks, 54 Maple St, Salamanca NY across from Salamanca Mall Antiques. Now Serving the area’s BEST apple pie! Open MonSat 7:30 am - 2:30 pm. 716-945-4525.
56 Waverly St Springville, NY www.SpringvilleDoorAndWindow.com
716-592-9803 Quality 1st!
Fax 716-592-5644 Sales • Service • Professional Installation
Ken Hinman 6296 Witch Hollow Rd Ellicottville NY 14731
716.699.8202 Cell 716.474.8214
HELP WANTED Seasonal positions in: Snowmaking, General Maintenance and Lift Operators are available at HoliMont Ski Club, located in Ellicottville, New York. Please stop in for an application: HoliMont Inc., 6921 Route 242, Ellicottville, NY 14731. 716-699-4907. Applications calls accepted between 7:30am – 3:00pm Monday – Friday . The Ellicottville Times is looking for writers interested in covering local events, meetings, & news stories. Please send samples of your work to Jennie@EllicottvilleTimes.com, or call 6994062 or Eva Potter, Assistant Editor, eva@ ellicottvilletimes.com. Drivers Wanted: Now taking applications for drivers for Tim & Bonnie’s Pizza (Ellicottville location). Apply in person at Tim & Bonnie’s Pizza, 385 S. Cascade / Route 219, Springville NY or call 592-9900.
Friday November 9, 2012
Excavating, Trucking, Driveways Drainage, Water & Sewer Lines Landscaping, Post Holes, Top Soil, Gravel, Mulch Snow Plowing & Sanding
Tom Chapman 716-699-2832 or 716-474-6848 cell
Chapman’s Electrical Service Residential • Commercial • Industrial Wiring Electrical Motor Service Bucket Truck Line Service 7113 Kent Road, Ellicottville NY
Part-time Retail Clerk - The Purple Doorknob sock shop in Ellicottville seeks an experienced retail clerk, 7-15 hours/week, $8/hr. Must be available on Sundays, friendly, professional and outgoing. Immediate consideration. Please respond with resume via email: shop@ purpledoorknob.com. Include professional references. No phone calls. Delivery person needed on Friday 10am3pm in Bradford-Salamanca-AlleganyOlean. Must provide own vehicle. Call the Ellicottville Times , 699-4062 or email jennie@ellicottvilletimes.com.
FOR RENT Seasonal Rental. House in Village Fully Furnished; 5 bed, 2 full bath, LR, DR, Kit; heat/electric incl.; $15K + sec. req.; Call 716-283-9333 (M-F, 9-5)
FOR SALE 2’ x 2’ Stamped concrete Paving blocks, good condition, 80+ pieces Call 716-474-8214. Kittens and Cats -spayed/neutered, $10. Ready to go to your home or barn. Solid blacks and grey tabbies, litter trained, call 699-4062.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR A Calendar of Events for Ellicottville and the Surrounding Communities Ellicottville Memorial Library Open Daily 10 am – 5 pm Tues. and Wed. until 8 pm Closed Sun www.evml.org • 716-699-2842
Growing With Music Class Classes will meet at the Library on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. This music and movement class for preschool age children is designed to facilitate developmental skills through the magic of music. Children play various rhythm instruments, use their imagination and sing old-time favorites while sharing special moments with a parent. For more information, contact Terri Steinbar at 257-9619. New Classes Night Sky Classes – We have the following three classes planned for this winter: (stay tuned for detailed descriptions of each class in the upcoming weeks) The Night Sky- Tuesdays January 8th and 15th from 7PM to 8:30 PM $15 Fee. Meteors, Meteorites, Craters And Comets- Tuesday February 5th from 7PM to 8:30PM. Let’s Talk TelescopesTuesday February 19th from 7PM to 8:30PM. No fee. These classes fill quickly so register early. Copper Enamel Class – Come join instructor Cathy Lacy on November 28th from 6:30–8:30 pm to make your own copper enamel jewelry. There will be time to make several pieces. Class size is limited and is available for adults and children over 12. Cost of $5.00 to cover supplies. Please call the library at 699-2842 to register. Exercise Classes We have a variety of exercise classes being offered throughout the week. Please call or stop by the library for a list of dates and times. Book Club Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1:30 pm. The November 14th book is “My Name is Mary Sutter” by Robin Oliveira. Contact Bev Webster at 945-4089 for more information.
Story time is Every Wednesday 11:15 a.m.
November 8 Mill Street Art Gallery Ellicottville
100 for 100ish Show Opening Reception Saturday December 1st 7-9pm Show runs November 8-December 23rd A show of 100 small paintings at gift prices by Barbara Fox, Nance Jackson and Sean Huntington. 42 Mill Street, Ellicottville, NY November 9 & 10 Ellicottville Beer & Wine Festival
November 14 Bob McCarthy’s Food Drive for Ellicottville Food Pantry Bob’s tractor and wagon will be parked in front of the Gin Mill all day on Wednesday Nov 14. Bring non-perishable food and other items. 378-0916
group will perform this show. Tickets are $10.00 (children 12 and under are $5.00). Available at the Ellicottville Memorial Library, Alexandra’s and at the door. Call the library at 6992842. Held at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at 7 pm Nov 24.
November 17 2nd Annual 5x7 Art for Everyone Sale and Exhibition Cattaraugus County Arts Council hosts, the walls will hold hundreds of miniature pieces of art, each 5 x 7. All the artwork will be sold from CCAC’s gallery wall at 100 West Main in Allegany www. myartscouncil.net 6:00pm 9:00pm
November 26 Ellicottville Quilt Shop Placemats Class 6-9pm or Nov 27 10-1pm 19 Jefferson St, Ellicottville 716-699-2065
November 17 Murphy’s Wine & Gourmet Holiday Open House 10am-4pm Free wine tasting, gourmet food samples, gift ideas and more. November 23, 24 & 25 Christmas in Ellicottville
3:30-7:30 The 9th Annual Beer and Wine Festival at Holiday Valley’s Yodeler Lodge. Sample a variety of hand-crafted beers from over 30 of the best New York State and American craft breweries and wines from New York, Southern Ontario and Ellicottville vintners. Live music. Nov. 11 Veterans Day Service 11:00 am Service at Ellicottville Town Hall Monument. November 14 Ellicottville Quilt Shop Tablerunner Class 6-9pm or Nov 13 10-1pm 19 Jefferson St, Ellicottville 716-699-2065
The Village of Ellicottville. All day events throughout the weekend. Activities will include Christmas carolers, reindeer, hot-chocolate,cookie decorating, horse and wagon rides, the lighting of the three story Christmas tree as well as Fire Truck rides with Santa. 1-800-349-9099
November 30 Bob McCarthy’s Irish Christmas Ellicottville Held annually at the Gin Mill, 6pm. Bring childrens’ Christmas gifts to be distributed through Ellicottville Family Support. Live auction, Irish music starts at 8pm. 378-0916. Dec 1 2nd Annual Tack Swap and Auction
10:00am Allegany Community Center, 188 West Main Street, Allegany, NY. Tack Swap starts at 10:00 am. Tack Auction will start at 2:00 pm. Anyone interested in renting a table for $10 for the Tack Swap Please contact wynhorseresource@ gmail.com or call: Ruthe Riehle 716-373-3780. Annie Widger 716-699-2940. Terri Crisafulli 716-373-0246. Proceeds to benefit Horses in Need. Through Horse Resource
MEETINGS CALENDAR All meetings are at 7pm unless otherwise stated
time for the holidays! http:// RoutesToArt.com 90 Ohi:yo’ Way Salamanca, NY 716-3727455 Dec 1 Christmas Stroll and Living Nativity
Village of Ellicottville 10:00am-7:00pm Experience a unique, old-fashioned holiday season with the Christmas Stroll. Among the many events is Santa’s arrival, and the day is concluded with a Living Nativity. Dec 3-31 Salamanca Silver Bells Festival
The City of Salamanca. Festival held in honor of Salamanca’s own Ray Evans, lyricist of the famous Christmas song Silver Bells. The perfect kick-off to the holiday season and holiday shopping. 716-945-2034
Ashford (4th Tuesday) Nov 27 7:30pm Cattaraugus Village (2nd Monday) Nov 12 East Otto (2nd Tuesday) Nov 13 Ellicottville Town (3rd Wed) Nov 21, 6pm Ellicottville Village (2nd Monday) Nov 12, 6pm Great Valley (2nd Monday) Nov 12 Humphrey (2nd Monday) Nov 12 Little Valley Town (2nd Monday) Nov 12 Little Valley Village (4th Tuesday) Nov 27 Mansfield (3rd Monday) Nov 19 Otto (3rd Tuesday) Nov 20 Salamanca City (2nd & 4th Tuesday) Nov 13 & Nov 27 Salamanca Town (2nd Tuesday) Nov 13
December 16 Community Christmas Cantata Find us on Facebook and LIKE our page! www.facebook.com/ TheEllicottvilleTimes
Dec 1 & 2 Routes to Art Holiday Sale November 24 Seneca Allegany Admin Home for the Holidays Building Featuring hand crafted The fourth annual Winter artwork from 40 regional and Theatre in Ellicottville Program Seneca Nation artists, just in The Olean Community Theater
Photos by Mary Fox and Deb Golley
at the United Church on 53 Elizabeth Street in Ellicottville, 3:00 on Dec. 16th, 2012.
Friday November 9, 2012
www.EllicottvilleTimes.com
Ellicottville Times
(716) 699.4062 Page 7
Tim and Bonnie’s Pizza Opens in Ellicottville
by Sue Whistler
All I can say is “it’s about time!” It’s hard to believe that it has taken this long for what is now a premier, year-round, family-focused resort town to finally welcome a business that provides entertainment for the entire family after a great day on the slopes. Tim and Bonnie Garey, with the help of son-in-law, Kody Sprague of Sprague Development, are on track to open their new pizza parlor and bowling alley in Ellicottville just a few days before Thanksgiving. According to Tim, “Kody and I had been going back and forth for five years on an Ellicottville location. It’s been a family talk over the kitchen table for that long. It was my idea. All I had to do was put the seed in Kody’s head and he found us a location.” Tim and Bonnie’s Pizza is located in the village just behind Elizabeth Street in the old Nannen Baseball Bat factory that was vacated in 2007 when the company moved its bat manufacturing facility to Kentucky. The town assessor actually created a new street for the development just last week, now called Bristol Lane, with access off Fillmore Drive. 2 Bristol Lane is the pizza restaurant, and 8 Bristol Lane is
the bowling alley. Tim is a member of the Garey family that opened Blasdell Pizza in 1977 and started working in the restaurant at age 16. Thirty years later in 2007, Tim and his wife Bonnie opened their own Blasdell Pizzeria on Route 219 in Springville. Shortly after opening, the Gareys decided to renovate the attached 12-lane bowling alley and expand their business to offer pizza and bowling parties for birthdays and other informal family gatherings. They changed the name to Tim and Bonnie’s Pizza earlier this year as they began construction on their new and second location in Ellicottville. Until Tim and Bonnie’s bowling alley brainstorm, there has been virtually no place in Ellicottville to take the whole family after the ski lifts close to grab a meal and do something instead of heading back to the condo and staring at a computer or TV. Now, Mom and Dad can grab the kids and head on over to Tim and Bonnie’s for
pizza, a pitcher of beer and a rousing evening of what our children so fondly referred to as “forced family fun.” Just ignore the inevitable adolescent eye rolling. Twenty years from now, you’ll still be laughing about the great times you had chasing junior and his best friend around the bowling alley in their ski boots. This is going to be fun! The new Tim and Bonnie’s Pizzeria and bowling alley will occupy about 11,000 of the newly renovated 29,000 square feet of the former baseball bat factory and will need 25 to 30 new employees to toss pizzas and get those bowling balls rolling. There will be eight state-of-the-art lanes and a video arcade in the bowling alley. The restaurant will have seating for 75 to 100 and offer bottled beer, wine and the same great menu of pizza, subs and wings, as well as those special party packages for casual celebrations that have become so popular at their Springville location. But wait, there’s more … once the dust settles, Tim and Bonnie plan to add a few pasta dishes to the menu and offer a full carryout menu and local pizza delivery. Yesssss! Keep these new phone numbers handy...699-9021 for pizza and 699-9025 for the bowling alley. I’ve never been much of a bowler, but just the thought of joining a league with some of the fabulous local Ellicottville characters makes me laugh. I wonder if I can fit a couple of bowling balls into my old ski boot bag. I can hardly wait!
Photo by Jennie Acklin
The “Magnificent Eight” ECS Lady Eagles on the Road to Far West Championships By Jennie Acklin
Work crews are busy getting Tim and Bonnie’s Pizza and Evl Bowling ready for their opening in just a few weeks. The new businesses are located on Ellicottville’s newest street, Bristol Lane (site of the former Nannen Bat factory) at the corner of Elizabeth and Fillmore.
Photos by Deb Golley
A more humble group of young girls I’ve never met – you’d never know they were stepping into uncharted territory when it comes to their volleyball team’s accomplishments at ECS. Talking with them before their Friday afternoon practice session, they were relaxed and confident, but not the least bit full of themselves. They give all the credit for
their success to their coach, Kelly Unverdorben, for making them better players. And coach Kelly gives all the credit to the girls – their daily dedication is what has taken them this far. It all started on June 25, 2012, when Coach Unverdorben suggested an eight-week training program, three days a week. If any of the players missed a day of training, they wanted to make it up, and they did! The girls kept the training
program up all summer and feel it has made them better, stronger players. Nerves are the hardest part for the team now. They know they’ve accomplished a lot, and just have to keep their coo, and support each other. So GOOD LUCK Janae, Madison, Grace, Marissa, Kayla, Hanna, Courtney and Marissa. And Coach Kelly too. What an amazing group of young ladies!
Ellicottville Times
Page 8 (716) 699-4062
Ellicottville Central School School Times Nov. 9 - Nov 19, 2012
Fri. Nov 9 End of First Marking Period Sat. Nov 10, 1:00 p.m. Girls Varsity Soccer Regionals Webster Thomas High School Mon. Nov 12 Veterans Day - School Closed Tues. Nov 13 Board of Education Meeting, 6:00 p.m. Thurs. Nov. 15 Noon Dismissal Grades K-12 Thurs. Nov. 15 Parent Teacher conferences Fri. and Sat. Nov. 16 & 17 Sr. High Area All State @ Fredonia Mon. Nov 18 Fall Sports Banquet @ 5:30 p.m.
Ellicottville Central School
Fall Sports Banquet Presented by: Board of Education & Sports Booster Club November 19, 2012 5:30 pm Fall Sports – Boys & Girls Varsity, Junior Varsity, & Modified Soccer, Girls Varsity & Junior Varsity Volleyball, Cheerleaders, Varsity & JV Football, Swimmers. The Fall Banquet is scheduled for November 19, 2012 at 5:30 pm., in the High School Gym. All student-athletes will have received reservation cards from their coaches. Those completed cards are to be returned to the office no later
than Wednesday, November 14. For reservation purposes please indicate the number attending, your son/daughter(s) is/are free, compliments of the Sports Boosters. Parents and other family members will indicate the number attending on the reservation cards and return them to the High School Main Office on or before November 14, along with the cash or check sufficient for additional family members, $6 adults, $3 students & Sr. Citizens. Coaches encourage all of our student-athletes to attend from the fall sport season. Everyone is asked to remain for the entire
program and to be courteous to each of the programs and players. We anticipate several nice door prizes to be given away throughout the evening to those that are in attendance. We anticipate to be finished by 7:30 pm. The Board of Education, Administration, Coaches and Community members are exceptionally proud of the dedication, character and sportsmanship that our student-athletes show at all our competitions. Congratulations to all ECS teams!!
www.EllicottvilleTimes.com
Friday November 9, 2012
interViews: Conversations with Ellicottville-ians By Jann Wiswall
In honor of Veteran’s Day, November 11, we wanted our readers to get to know one of the hundreds of local residents who have helped protect and serve our nation with honor and bravery. To all of our veterans – your service is truly appreciated. Get to Know: Les Fox Title: United States Air Force Lt. Colonel (ret.) A Few Facts: Les Fox is a fifth generation Ellicottevilleian. His father, Les Sr., once owned much of the land on which Holiday Valley now sits, and he sold HoliMont its property, as well. Les Jr. graduated from Ellicottville High School and, after two years at Cornell, returned to work with his parents on their farm. In 1951, he enlisted in the Air Force and was sent to Korea just after that war had ended. After returning, he was sent to a number of bases in the U.S. and then, in 1966, was deployed to Vietnam. “I was a forward air controller – I flew puddle jumpers and dropped white phosphorus missiles to mark targets for the bombers that followed me. That was a hairy year,” explained Les. Les has been married to Mary, former owner and proprietor of The Barn Restaurant, for 32 years. He tended bar at The Barn and also ran the old City Garage, a GMC truck dealership that was located where Coffee Culture sits today. Q: What do you think makes Ellicottville special? A: I’ve lived all over the world. While I was in the Air Force (from 1951-1973), I
lived with my first wife and our kids for three years in Japan, three in Spain and then in Texas, Alabama, Oklahoma and Tennessee. I came back here not just because it’s where I grew up, but because it feels right. I like the seasons – the spring and fall are beautiful. And the skiing – that was a draw. Oh, and then there’s my wife Mary. She’s the real reason Ellicottville is special to me. Q: What would you like to see change in Ellicottville in the next five-ten years? A: We lost most of our factories and other industry many years ago. Luckily, we became a ski town, but we need to continue to lure tourists here and offer them reasons to keep coming all year round. I’d like to see some sort of industry come back, too – a lot of people would like to have that type of work available. Q: What would you like to see stay the same? A: Its quaintness. We need to retain that feel. Q: Are you involved in any organizations/community/
volunteer groups in the area? A: I’ve been very involved with the Chamber of Commerce – I was president in the ‘80s – and worked for many years on Fall Fest. I also was a member of the old Ellicottville Arts Appreciation Association. I sing with the community choir in Ellicottville for the Christmas Cantata and with the Keynote Chorus in Olean. I’m also one of the 10 founding members of the 700 Club, a group of age 70-plus skiers who have just one goal: we raise funds for community nonprofits. The club was formed 12 years ago by “King” Ken Brown who died in February. In his memory, we’ve renamed the group the Ken Brown 700 Club. We hold an annual fundraising event at Holiday Valley. Last March, we raised more than $5,000, which was donated to the Alley Katz, Almost Home, the Nannen Arboretum, the Cattaraugus County SPCA and the Ellicottville Memorial Library. Q: What are you favorite area events/activities? A: In the summer, I really enjoy the big bands that play at the Jazz Festival. Then in the fall, I like the Rockin’ Oldies weekend. In winter, I ski at Holiday Valley and HoliMont as much as I can. All of their special events are fun. But the spring is my favorite. I just love watching those old gray hills get green. Q: What brings you the most joy? A: Mary. She’s a keeper.
ECS Lady Eagles Volleyball won Monday night (Nov. 5) in 3 straight sets against North Collins They are Section 6 D2 Champions They moved on to the D Crossover game Thursday at 6 at JCC against Chautauqua Lake.
ECS Eagles Teams Cont. from Front Page
leading up to this climax that tells the true story of an Eagles team that worked hard, bonded
and pushed themselves to the limit so they could be the best team possible. Congratulations
on a great season!
Ellicottville Varsity Football - Section DD Champions! The Eagles defeated Clymer 34-16 at Ralph Wilson Stadium Nov. 3 Thank you Deb Golley for the great pictures!
ECS Girls Soccer Team are Section 6 D Champions! And advance to Far WEst Regionals this Saturday, Nov. 10.
Photos by Deb Golley
Friday November 9, 2012
www.EllicottvilleTimes.com
Ellicottville Times
(716) 699.4062 Page 9
Brand New HV Lodge Cont. from Front Page
McCarty’s Café, a much larger High Performance and Rental Shop, the Snowsports School desk, two roomy seasonal locker rooms, a spacious daily locker room with credit/debitcard swipe locks, and enormous restrooms with handsome stone and tile work that will be the envy of ski areas across the country! These ground floor facilities will open for skiers on Dec. 1. On the main level, guests enter into a three-story atrium with a grand staircase and elevators to all floors. Inside, lobby seating areas offer a panoramic view of the slopes and generous access to two decks, one with a fire pit. The new Mountainside Grill
features a beautifully tiled gourmet pizza oven, several self-serve food stations and plenty of room to move around. The new Ullr Bar with stone fireplace and 180-degree views will no doubt be a popular watering hole for the après ski crowd. The cheerfully decorated children’s center also is located on the main level, and behind the scenes, there’s a huge main kitchen with topof-the-line equipment and dedicated elevators to other floors. Expanded conference and events spaces are on the top level, along with the main bar – the T-Bar – and another kitchen that will be used for catering. The impressive cedar-lined,
three-story cathedral ceilings, an enormous fireplace and two more decks make this lightfilled area ideal for meetings and activities year-round. The first and second floors will be ready to open on Dec. 15. Eshbaugh noted that “the entire lodge is designed for flexibility.” Movable partitionwalls allow for spaces on the main and second levels to be set up in multiple configurations for private parties, weddings and meeting rooms. “Our conference and event planning activities are growing, but the old chalet wasn’t keeping up with that growth,” Eshbaugh said. “The new lodge enables us to offer so much more to conferencegoers,” she added. The existing Children’s Center building, which also houses locker and restrooms for the pool complex and the Mountain Shop/Golf Shop on the lower level, will remain in place. Future plans involve tearing down the top floor and replacing it with a plaza overlooking the slopes. Grand Opening plans are still in the works, said Eshbaugh, but “Mark your calendars! We can’t wait to show it off.”
H.O.G. Rally Cont. from Front Page
dinner, a large contingency of motorcycle vendors, live music, dancing, golf and several scenic rides throughout Cattaraugus County to some special local destinations. The festivities will conclude with a closing ceremony on July 13. Dennis Jones, owner of Jones Realty Group in Olean, is really excited about having the New York State H.O.G. Rally in Cattaraugus County in 2013. Jones understands that an event like this provides a tremendous boost to small businesses across the entire county, and rightfully so.
“Cattaraugus County offers some of the best riding in all of New York State”… and he should know. Jones is the cochair of the annual Rally in the Valley, an annual four-day motorcycle rally that attracts over 1,000 participants to Olean every August and has raised over $200,000 for various charities over the past 10 years. Jones is also a “Big Pig.” That’s Harley lingo for being a card-carrying member of the National H.O.G. Association. Mark your calendars and be sure to make your reservations
CORE
at Holiday Valley early. Much of this event is still in the planning stages and many more details will be available as the date approaches. For more information and a list of scheduled activities, registration details, directions, lodging information, common FAQs and more, call (845) 657-8394 or visit www. nystatehogrally.com. Whether you’re a “Big Pig” in a small county or just a small H.O.G. in Western New York, the 2013 New York State H.O.G Rally is something you won’t want to miss!
PERFORMANCE FITNESS & TRAINING
Photos by Eva Potter and Jennie Acklin
Upcoming Classes:
• Strength Training •Core Lab • Cardio Shock • Zumba • Yoga ALL FITNESS LEVELS WELCOME!
716-698-1198 • GROUP FITNESS CLASSES with Kim Duke Join Us Mon & Wed 5 - 5:45 pm • $10 per class
kimlogel@yahoo.com • Moving to a NEW & Bigger location in E’ville SOON! • NETA & AFAA CERTIFIED
• PERSONAL TRAINER • NUTRITIONAL ADVISOR
Ellicottville Eagles at Ralph Wilson Stadium Saturday, Nov 3. Section 6 Class DD Champions! Photos by Deb Golley & Trish Hutchinson
Ellicottville Times
Page 10 (716) 699.4062
www.EllicottvilleTimes.com
Friday November 9, 2012
Shop LOCAL! Ellicottville is full of boutique and sporting good shops, charming restaurants and cafeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, cozy places to stay, and professional real estate experts.
$QQM ;QWT 5VC[ CV 6JG +NGZ
THE
$GF $TGCMHCUV
(QMR\ WKH SOHDVXUH RI EHLQJ D SDPSHUHG JXHVW DV \RX H[SORUH WKH PDJLF WKDW KDV PDGH (OOLFRWWYLOOH D SRSXODU &DQDGLDQ $PHULFDQ GHVWLQDWLRQ \ \HDUV IRU PDQ\ \HDUV
3ULYDF\ FRPIRUW MXVW OLNH KRPH
4QWVG 'CUV 'NNKEQVVXKNNG
YYY KNGZKPP EQO
Ask our staff for details on eight great discounts from StarMark Cabinetry, plus two freebies. Visit us today, these are limited time offers.
.LWFKHQ %DWK 6KRZURRP by Delocon Wholesale Inc 270 W Main Street Springville
60Î&#x2013;/( <285 '5($0 .Î&#x2013;7&+(1 Î&#x2013;6 21 6$/( 716 | 592 | 2711 www.delocon.com
THE DILLON TEAM GR GRI RII
CHRISTY WISER CH
Lice Li cens ce nsed ns ed Rea eall Es Esta tate ta te Age gent nt
Licensed Real Estate Agent
71671 6-47 4744-56 5646 46 Cel elll
71671 6-47 4744-78 7862 62 Cel elll
716 71 6-69 699 9-48 4800 00 Ext 122 Wor ork k tdillon@ellicottville.com tinadillon.net
christy.wiser@era.com
ML MLS M LS# LS #B #B4 B4 B B40 40 05 057 574 57 48 8
MLS LS# L S# S #B3 B37 B 3 9736
Christy Wiser
25 Stone Ridge, g , Ellicottville $289,000 ACROSS FROM SLOPES! Furnished 4 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath townhouse across from HoliMont.
Tina Dillon
ERA
Real Estate
HEART OF THE VILLAGE! Renovated and expanded 4+ bedroom, 3-1/2 bath Victorian w/ front porch & rear deck.
MLS ML M LS L S#B4 #B 175 53 33 3 MLS#B4 4154 15 540 54 04 4
6136 Witch Hollow,, Ellicottville $485,000
26 Elizabeth Street,, Ellicottville $474,900
5 The Woods at HoliMont, Ellicottville $269,900
ML LS#B4 LS LS#B4 B4 40 034 3444 3444
6464 Route 242 East,, Ellicottville $219,000
10 ACRES! WALK TO TOWN! Custom built and furnished 3+ END UNIT! Mostly furnished 3 bedroom, 2 bedroom, 3 bath chalet with more Totally remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bath unit bath home on 1/3 acre w/ detached land available. is ready for your furnishings. garage.
BIG or small, we sell them all! all ll!