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Chase the Blues Away During the Winter Blues Weekend in Ellicottville By Jann Wiswall

The late Grammy-winning electric blues guitarist and singer Albert Collins once said, “Simple music is the hardest music to play, and blues is simple music.” Simple or not, you can listen to some of the hottest blues bands around during the Winter Blues Weekend this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at all of your favorite Ellicottville watering holes. Sponsored by the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce, the annual event begins Friday at Balloons with the sounds of Brandon Santini and His Band from 7-11 p.m. Santini, a Memphis ﬁxture known for his harp, vocals and soulful songwriting, will perform selections from his debut solo album “Songs of Love, Money and Misery,” including “She’s Sweet Like Honey,” “You Ruined Poor Me” and “What Can I Do?” Also on Friday, the Gin Mill will present the Easy Street Sliders Blues Band at 9 p.m. You won’t want to miss the foot-stompin’, Chicago-style blues performance by Buffalo musicians Doug Purcell, Sonny Mayo, Tom Corsi and Paul Siwula. Come Saturday, make plans to stop in at Balloons, Ellicottville Brewing Company (EBC), The Gin Mill and Madigan’s for four shows that will have you downloading music onto your MP3 players before the night is over. From 5-9 p.m., start your après ski evening with the Patti Parks Band at Balloons. Parks’ strong, soulful voice is the shining star of all of her shows, but the versatility of her seven-piece ensemble is unforgettable. At Madigan’s from 8 p.m.midnight, the Yvonne Schmidt Band will perform songs from “Miss Y’s” debut solo album “Nothing but Blue.” You’ll fall in love with Schmidt’s See Winter Blues page 4

SkiScape Comes to HoliMont

Pictured left to right, Bonnie Koschir, Ken Hinman, Mayor Charles Coolidge, Dennis Eshbaugh, Jane Eshbaugh at the Ellicottville Community Park, which could be a possible beginning point for the Recreational Trail.

Holiday Valley Presents $5,000 Check to Ellicottville-Great Valley Trail Committee On Jan. 2, 2013, Bonnie Koschir, Dennis Eshbaugh and Jane Eshbaugh presented Ellicottville Town Councilman Ken Hinman and Ellicottville Mayor Charles Coolidge representing the Ellicottville – Great Valley Trail Organizational Committee with a check for $5,000 to help fund a comprehensive study that will be used to develop a multi-use recreational and bike trail in the area. The trail committee has been

meeting since last summer to study the feasibility of building such a recreational trail as a safe, trafﬁc-free alternative. Organizers are hopeful that a part of the trail will be built next year, but a lot of work remains to be done, including concerted fundraising efforts that will involve the whole Ellicottville – Great Valley community and our seasonal visitors. Currently, the group is in the process of choosing a design ﬁrm that will create

a potential development, construction and maintenance plan for the new trail. Ken Hinman, founder of the Ellicottville–Great Valley Recreational Trail committee commented, “Trails have many proven advantages of providing safe recreation for families and friends, easy access to exercise for better health, personal enjoyment of the outdoors and even as a trafﬁc-free way to commute to work, school and See Trail page 4

This Sunday, Jan. 6, HoliMont will be playing host to the 15th annual SkiScape fundraising event. SkiScape raises money for the Kid’s Escaping Drugs Campaign, which was established in1987 as the Alcohol and Drug Dependency Services

Foundation (ADDSF) and then became known as the Kids Escaping Drugs Campaign. It was created with the sole purpose to raise funds for the creation and support of adolescent treatment facilities in Western New York. HoliMont is preparing for a

fantastic turnout for this very worthwhile all-day event. The Kid’s Escaping Drugs staff and volunteers will be setting up in the Main Chalet early on in the morning and getting people registered between 8–9:30 a.m. There is a minimum $60 preregistration donation required for non-members of HoliMont. HoliMont members pay $20 and that includes a T-shirt and lunch. A minimum $70 donation can be made the day of the event. The cost includes lunch, admission into the individual races, T-shirt (for those who pre-register), and a memorable day of skiing/ snowboarding. It’s an amazing deal for an amazing event. Every year, after registration is complete, many participants

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Allegany Nordic Supports Art Roscoe Trail All-Volunteer Group Keeps Trails in Shape By Jann Wiswall

Less than 15 miles from Ellicottville, just south of the Southern Tier Expressway at Parkway Drive, there is a parking area where you’ll ﬁnd cars from New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Ontario, Canada and beyond. The occupants of those vehicles have traveled from near and far to experience cross-country skiing at its best

on the Art Roscoe Trails of Allegany State Park. “You can ski for 20 miles without seeing a power line or building – just nature and wildlife and breathtaking scenery,” said Andy Dickson, co-founder of Allegany Nordic, an all-volunteer group that works hard to keep the trails safe and in good condition for See Art Roscoe Trail page 7

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What is Blues Music? By Freddie Joseph To paraphrase the incomparable Delta blues performer Robert Johnson, “The blues is a low-down aching chill; if you ain’t never had ‘em, I hope you never will.” Blues is the most emotional, gut-wrenching style of 20th century American secular music. It evolved in the Deep South shortly before the turn of the century from

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your blues weekend of dining, drinking and dancing is to have a Bloody Mary (or Caesar, if you’re Canadian), and listen to the Tas Cru band. With them, the words are as important as the music; a kind of lyrical blues “story of my life” kind of songs – folky, yet powerful. A band you will want to listen to.

Balloons, 9:00 pm Rhubarb is Buffalo’s funky, jazzy rock-jam quartet. Eclectic blending of styles with a high energy, organic, funk-infused lyrical & musical

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the spirituals, work songs, and country dance instrumentals sung or performed by AfricanAmericans. This music has long exhibited strong regional as well as racial characteristics, and it is always evolving, keeping up with the times.

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Best Female Blues Vocalist Friday January 4 Gin Mill, 9:00 pm The Easy Street Sliders are one of the Buffalo area’s best proponents of the “Chicago Style” of blues, which is really basic Delta blues with electric guitars and up-tempo readings of the classics...very danceable...a must see! Balloons, 7:00 pm Brandon Santini and His Band do it all while in Memphis and will cover all the bases here in EVL. Playing harmonica and singing edgy, rockin’ Delta blues to STAX/VOLT-sounding soulful blues to smooth jazz blues. His debut CD “Songs of Love, Money & Misery” is gaining new listeners daily. The Depot There will be continual blues performances on the bigscreens at the Depot. Chris “Moose” Brown promises nothing but the best classic blues & ski videos, because the Depot “works hard to keep the ART in PARTY”! Saturday January 5 Gin Mill, 9:00 pm A returning favorite to the Gin Mill, “Speedy” (Gary Sterlace) and his band of singing bluesmen do it all when it comes to blues...very listenable and danceable. Stop in and see for yourself why “Speedy” comes back to EVL! Holiday Valley Main Lodge, 3:00 pm Jay McDonnell, vocalist and guitarist, will perform at the new Holiday Valley Main Lodge. His wide repertoire consists of pop and rock favorites from the 60s through the 90s.

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We at the Ellicottville Times hope you enjoy your EVL Blues Weekend experience, and please come back. We miss you already! Monday, January 7 Homemade Jam, 6:00 pm Try some Homemade Jam. Their music is like their name implies – a familiar, delicious blend of pop and country standards everyone can hum along to, stylized by the superb vocals of Liz “Red Door” Boberg. You won’t ﬁnd this “jam” anywhere else but here at the Gin Mill. Spread it around!

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Balloons, 5:00 pm Patty Parks and her “Big” band, will put on a show! Her sultry voice is quite versatile, fast or slow, shout or soft, and not just blues either. Parks’ and the band’s range, both in repertoire and dynamics, is most impressive. Madigan’s, 7:00 pm Yvonne Schmidt boasts a 3 ½-octave range that will cure any blues you might have. Close your eyes and you’ll think you’re hearing Janis Joplin or Bonnie Raitt. Miss Y will not disappoint! EBC, 9:00 pm Jony James and his trio will hold your attention. Jony has “that voice” which has blues written all over it and they are no strangers to Ellicottville. Sunday, January 6 Balloons, 2:00 pm A great way to wind-down

Wednesday, January 9 Gin Mill, 8:00 pm “Wings & Wagner” has been a Gin Mill mainstay for 29 years (that must be some kind of record!) With John Winston on winter sabbatical, Joe is being helped out by fellow musicians Gary London, Freddie Joseph and others, to keep the Wednesday WingFest happening hot, medium or mild. Thursday, January 10 Gin Mill, 8:00 pm “Freddie” Joseph, percussion and vocals, teamed with “friend” Rod Tucker, guitar and vocals, entertains every Thursday at the Gin Mill, with an exciting mix of new and old classics from pop, rock, country and even reggae, usually sweetened with the saucy spoons of Joey “D”. Stop in and enjoy the “Friendly” difference.

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conﬁdent, smooth alto voice that has been compared to both Bonnie Raitt and Janis Joplin. Then at 9 p.m., check out the Jony James Band at EBC. James knows his guitar, Dobro and vocals. And with Mike Wagner on bass and Kent “Boom Boom” Leech on drums and vocals, the band simply oozes soul. James’ “weathered, leathery voice” was made for the blues, telling tales of a “tumultuous” life, but not without humor and

Local Teen Performs in New Year’s Day Parade in London Mager Selected by Universal Cheerleaders Association

Aurora Mager, pictured with a giant alpaca bear donated by her grandmother, Sue Mager, of Mager Mountain Alpacas. Aurora Mager, a 15-yearold sophomore at Bradford High School and a member of the Varsity Cheerleading Team, represented the U.S.A. while performing in the New Year’s Day Parade in London, England, on Tuesday, Jan.1. Aurora is the daughter of Damien and Tiffany Mager of Bradford, Pa. Aurora said, “I attended the Universal Cheerleading Association camp along with my teammates from Bradford Area High School. Our team worked extremely hard throughout the camp not only on the physical aspects of cheerleading but also on the teamwork and leadership needed to be active participants in the success of our school. The Universal Cheerleading Association (UCA) have been leaders in the Spirit industry since 1948. Each year UCA camps train over 100,000 cheerleaders and dancers

across the United States. UCA pride themselves on being able to offer lifelong memories, friendships, and athleticism which pave the way for future success in life.” According to Aurora, being named an All American Cheerleader is a high honor and a sign of true accomplishment, which comes with some very exciting opportunities and possibilities to represent her school and community. This included being selected to attend the New Year’s Day Parade in London, England, to perform with the UCA Special Events Team. In order to perform in the parade, Aurora spent a great deal of time, dedication and practice to learn a series of programs and routines that she performed live during the parade. Aurora joined 1,200 cheerleaders selected from across the United States by the UCA. Each year UCA camps

train over 100,000 cheerleaders and dancers from which only 10 percent are selected as All American Cheerleaders and qualify to perform in this special parade in London. Aurora attributes her tumbling skills from her years of competing in gymnastics for her success in cheerleading. Aurora is pictured with a giant alpaca bear donated by her grandparent, Sue Mager of Mager Mountain Alpacas, which was raffle off to help defray some of the costs for the trip. Sydney Snyder from Bradford, Pa., won the bear. In less than six months, a total of five Bradford students raised the $3,100 each for the trip. Other fundraisers included a chicken BBQ, pancake breakfasts, T-shirt sales and a car wash. All the girls wish to thank everyone who supported their efforts with great community support. Aurora flew to London from New York City Dec. 26 and returned Jan. 3, 2013. The UCA squad put on several performances in London and enjoyed the visiting the sites of London. Her family watched the parade via a computer connection at 5 a.m. EST New Year’s Day.

Winner of the alpaca bear raffle, Sydney Snyder.

a commanding stage presence. Also beginning at 9 p.m., the Gin Mill presents the Speedy Parker Blues Band. Led by vocalist and guitarist Gary Sterlace – aka “Speedy Parker” – the band will keep you on your feet all night long. The band includes Mark Menge on drums, Michael Lasek on bass, and Joe Marciano on lead guitar; all sing dynamic background vocals. F i n a l l y, wrap up your nolonger-blue weekend at Balloons on Sunday at 2 p.m. with a performance by the Tas Cru Band. Cru’s songs are “blues poetry – telltale life lessons crafted

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“The Forgotten” by David Baldacci Baldacci is a master when it comes to writing about small-town conspiracies and a lone hero who ﬁghts against all odds to clean up corruption. In this page turner, Paradise is not is what it seems. Army Special Agent John Puller is the best there is. A combat veteran, Puller is the man the U.S. Army relies on to investigate the toughest crimes facing the nation. Now he has a new case, but this time the crime is personal: His aunt has been found dead in Paradise, Florida. A picture-perfect town on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Paradise thrives on the wealthy tourists and retirees drawn to its gorgeous weather and beaches. The local police have ruled his aunt’s death an unfortunate, tragic accident. But just before she died, she mailed a letter to Puller’s father, telling him that beneath its beautiful veneer, Paradise is not all it seems to be. What Puller ﬁnds convinces him that his aunt’s death was no accident … and that the palm trees and sandy beaches of Paradise may hide a conspiracy so shocking that some will go to unthinkable lengths to make sure the truth is never revealed.

4th Graders Applying for Passports (to Ski or Ride) in Record Numbers! By Jann Wiswall

If you know a 4th grader who’s eager to learn a snowsport, there’s a great program that makes it affordable and fun. The New York 4th Grade Ski and Ride Passport Program, sponsored by I SKI NY, is available to any fourth grader from any state or country, and gives them the opportunity to try skiing/boarding at any or all of 29 New York participating ski areas for practically free. “Studies show that kids in fourth grade are physically adept at learning snowsports and are most likely to stay with their sport for the long term,” said Scott Brandi, president of I SKI NY. More than 5,000

children participated in this increasingly popular program last season, up from 3,000 in 2010-2011. Getting a passport is not difﬁcult. Parents register their 4th grader(s) at www.44free. com (proof that the child is enrolled in 4th grade is required), pay a processing fee of $20, and receive a passport book with coupons redeemable at participating ski areas. Coupon offers vary from resort to resort. At Holiday Valley, passport holders redeem the ﬁrst coupon for a free learn-to-ski/ ride lesson, equipment rental and all-day lift ticket. One parent must purchase an adult

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issue grants from the fund for the creation of the trail and its maintenance. Donations to the Ellicottville Great Valley Trail Fund can be made in care of the Community Foundation at 120 North Union Street, Olean, N.Y. 14706 and online at www.cattfoundation. org. To learn more about the Ellicottville Great Valley Trail, call 716-699-4062.

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For more information about the Community Foundation, call (716) 372-4433, email foundation@cattfoundation. org or visit www. cattfoundation.org. Check Trail Talk in the Ellicottville Times on a regular basis to stay abreast of all the exciting new developments. A “Name That Trail” contest and other fundraising opportunities are on the horizon.

lift ticket. Holiday Valley also offers a second coupon for a 20 percent discount off a return visit lift and lesson package, as well as a third coupon for 20 percent off an adult learn-toski/snowboard package. The passport is valid through the end of the 2012-2013 ski season. Some resorts have blackout dates (Holiday Valley does not) and some require preregistration (Holiday Valley does not). www.44free.com Visit for complete information on obtaining a passport for your 4th graders this season and getting those future hot-doggers off to a good and safe start on the slopes.

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to shop at local businesses. The trail committee has established a new fund at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation (CRCF). As a 501(c)(3) public foundation, CRCF will receive donations on behalf of the Ellicottville Great Valley Trail, allowing donors’ gifts to be tax deductible. The foundation will

with rare verbal ﬂair and delivered with a power and passion the heights of which only the seasoned concert entertainer can reach.” (See schedule of entertainment on page 3.)

Twelve lanes of slippery snowy fun, two handle tows and endless laughter awaits. Anyone can do it -- just ride the tube up, park yourself,

then slide and twirl all the way down. There even a Little Tubers area for younger kids. Warming hut with snack bar, ﬁreplace and restrooms, plus a

cozy outdoor ﬁre pit will keep you comfortable. Free shuttle service from Holiday Valley during operating hours. Tubing will remain open through March 17, weather permitting. Park is open Thursdays & Fridays from 4-9 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays from noon-9 p.m. plus additional hours President’s week and March break. More details at http://www.holidayvalley.com.

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Sled dog teams from all over the country will converge on Allegany State Park’s snowcovered trails on Jan. 26-27, 2013, for the Trappers Special Mid-Distance Dog Sled Race organized and sponsored by the Canadian-American Sledders, Inc. Dog Sled racing began in See Dog Sled Race page 9

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Distance Riding 101 Clinic at East Otto’s Irish Hill Farm On Feb. 3, 2013, Irish Hill Farm at 9493 Monk Hill Road, East Otto, N.Y., will host an indoor/unmounted clinic to introduce you to the sport of distance riding. The program will include an overview of ECTRA Competitive Trail Riding and AERC Endurance Rides and will run from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Participants will learn how the competitions work, how to prepare the horse and rider, and how to have success and fun! A PowerPoint presentation, photos, video, web-surﬁng, hands-on demonstrations of tack, metabolic checks of horses (in our barn), feeding and electrolyting, and plenty of time for questions and answers. While the clinic is geared toward riders new to the sport, we’ll try to tailor the clinic to the attendees who sign up. The clinic will be hosted/ taught by Richard and Patti Stedman, who have been actively competing in distance riding for over 15 years and manage the Allegany Shut Up and Ride (AERC ride). Irish

Overlook at Red Canyon State Park, Utah. Photo by Patti Steadman of Irish Hill Farm, East Otto NY.

Hill Farm has three horses actively competing in CTRs, 50s, 100s and multi-day rides with wins, Best Conditions and plenty of Top Tens, a Decade Team Horse, along with several turtle awards -- to ﬁnish is to win! Patti is a member of the AERC Board of Directors. Cost is $35 per attendee, $20 for juniors under 18, or FREE (we will refund your clinic fee) with your paid AERC new member application the day

Gene Zanot at Allegany Shut Up and Ride Endurance Ride. Photo by Kate Rogers.

of the clinic (currently $63.75 with the FarmVet discount). Space is limited to 18 participants. Wear comfortable clothes, appropriate for both some inside time (in our house) and also in our barn (hands-on work with the horses). Optional –bring a stethoscope and a notepad/pen. We’ll serve a simple lunch here at the house. To register, call (716) 560-8297 or procompsvc@earthlink.net and pre-registration is required.

Cinnamon Becker Russell, PA at Allegany Shut Up and Ride. Photo by Kate Rogers

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choose to take to the slopes for the rest of the morning. This year those who choose to do so will be treated to a panoramic winter wonderland. The recent snowfall has left all of Ellicottville looking picturesque and the view from the top of HoliMont is spectacular. Whether you want to casually ski/snowboard or test your speed in the individual races that are set up in the morning, there is a little something for everyone. Medals are awarded to the top three winners in each division of the races. After the Individual Ski Races are finished, the always-popular Lake Effect Firefighters Race takes place. Firefighters from all across New York State come to HoliMont to take part in this exciting event. Each year, teams of brave firefighters put on an impressive, if not entertaining, display of teamwork and coordination. On skis or snowboards, wearing their full firefighter uniform,

these teams race down the hill in unison, weaving in and out gates, all while carrying a long ﬁre hose. If you’ve never seen it take place before, you should deﬁnitely make it a point to do so this year! Not into the ski scene but want to help SkiScape raise money? Feel free to hang out in the chalet where you can place bids on an impressive assortment of silent auction items throughout the day, which helps to bring in even more money for the event. SkiScape

is a fantastic event that HoliMont continues to be proud to support. For information on SkiScape, you can visit www. makeachangewny.org. The Kid’s Escaping Drugs Campaign mission is to raise, manage and distribute funds for the development and support of facilities, education and prevention programs in Western New York for adolescents and their families suffering from alcohol and drug dependency/addiction.

By Dan Balkin HoliMont Snowsports School

If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, diamond stones are a skier’s best friend. Most skiers are harried by a job all week and rush out to get their ski fix on the weekends. When someone starts talking about maintaining a pair of skis most people start yawning. But what if I told you about a method to keep your ski edges finely honed that would only take you several minutes every other time you ski? What if I told you that you could also get a free bottle of either spirits or wine by following my advice? Ok, ok, I went too far, there is no free fire-water. But my method will not impinge on your ability to enjoy après ski activities. Remember in the old westerns how the barber regularly hones the edge of his shaving blade against a giant strap of leather. The reason he was doing that was to keep

the shaving blade sharp. The same principle applies to your skis: a little maintenance goes a long way. One of my pet peeves in life is to slide on ice while skiing. I know it sounds trivial in the grand scheme of things – but it drives me nuts. It is impossible to get a ski to consistently grip on ice unless your edges are sharp. I keep my edges sharp, and you can too. By only bringing your skis into a shop for a tune up once or twice a year means you will be skiing most of the time on pitifully dull edges. There is a better way - and it will give you a lifetime of happiness – or at least a season of happiness! Step 1: Go to any of our local ski shops, and purchase a diamond stone, a gummy/ hard stone, and a ceramin / polishing stone. Ask the ski tuning technician what the side bevel and base bevel are on your brand of ski’s edges. Many recreational skis have a 1 degree side and base bevel. Step 2: You will also need to purchase a Edge Bevel Guide tool and a Base Bevel guide tool. They are available separately, or as a combo tool. Again, talk to the ski tuning guru and purchase the base guide that is recommended for your ski. Step 3: A ceramic polishing stone is MUCH easier to use

than ﬁles – and can put a great edge on your ski. You RARELY really need to FILE your skis if you keep them maintained with the two stones I recommended. Step 4: Once back at your own place with your stones and tools, run the diamond stone several times down your side and base edges using the side and base bevel guide tool. You can also use the ceramic stone as a polishing ﬁnish instead of the diamond stone. Then run the Hard Stone along the side edge using the side bevel guide tool. Always use the hard stone on your base edges as a last step. This will remove the “burr” that can make newly sharpened skis feel grabby and unpredictable. Grabby and unpredictable may have worked for John Belushi in Animal House – but you want your ski edges to behave like agent 007- sensational, sharp and smooth. If you’re looking for even more technical information and advice, you would be well served to go speak with Patra and Trey at the City Garage, Chase at Dekdebrun’s, and Pat at Mud Sweat n’ Gears. They are experts at this kind of stuff, so don’t hesitate to ask them for details and recommendations.

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January is National Learn a Snowsport Month

All over the country, ski areas are geared up for National Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month (LSSM). The program, organized by the National Ski Areas Association, the Professional Ski Instructors of America, the American Association of Snowboard Instructors and the National Ski Patrol, now is sponsored by dozens of industry trade media, retailers, product suppliers, individual resorts and companies involved in the industry. The program began on the national level in 2009 and now has more than 300 resorts in 33 states that participate. Some states and resorts also offer programs in cross-country skiing and

snowshoeing training as part of their learn-a-snowsport months. LSSM is not just about growing the snowsport industry. Its primary goal is to encourage skills development and safety by taking lessons from professional ski or snowboard instructors. According to the LSSM Web site, “lessons from a professional instructor mean learning from those who know state-of-the-art techniques. They can provide a myriad of knowledgeable ‘insider’ tips.” And the site itself features many more tips, especially for beginners, such as instructions on how to dress, how to purchase or rent equipment,

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what to expect to ﬁnd at most resorts, what the signs on the slopes mean and other useful information. Visit www. skiandsnowboardmonth.org for everything you need to know about the program. In the meantime, you can take advantage of the program at Holiday Valley, where all adult Learn-to-Ski or Learn-toRide packages (for ages 12 and up) are 20 percent off every day through January 31. Packages include equipment rentals, lift tickets and group lessons for beginning, intermediate and advanced skiers alike. For more information on Holiday Valley lessons, visit www.holidayvalley.com.

The rich and famous said things in this past year that would cause the hair on Robin Leach’s back to stand on end. They spoke of body parts and broken hearts and deep philosophical thingies. They kissed each other and dissed each other and called each other names. Like “a contaminated little maggot.” That was actually one of the nicest things Charlie Sheen had to say about the produce of Two And A Half Men before they fired him. Before his father Martin could get a bar of soap into his mouth, Charlie called Chuck Lorre a “clown” and a “turd,” a “AA Nazi,” and a “blatant hypocrite.” He called the show, for which he was being paid $1.25 million per episode a “pukefest.” Said host Jimmy Kimmel at the White House Correspondents Dinner to President Barack Obama: “I know you won’t be able to laugh at my jokes about the Secret Service so please cover your ears. If that’s physically possible.” (And Michelle nearly fell off her chair laughing.) From ears too really big rears … “I want big boobs and a big old ass and a cape,” said Mila Kunis on becoming a comic book heroine. But if you cover yourself with a cape, doesn’t that cancel out your other two wishes? Said Jessica Simpson: “My boobs are way too big to run at this point.” Careful! They may not know how big they are. They might just take off anyway! Butt not a problem for Cameron Diaz: “My ass is definitely higher than it was when I was 20. It gets better as I get older.” Really? Because that defies both gravity and Joan Rivers. Headed for even more plastic surgery, the 78-year-old comedian said: “My body is a temple and the temple needs redecorating.” Commenting on Rihanna’s plan to be back together with Chris Brown who beat her up

and put her in the hospital, Joan Rivers said: “Idiot! Now it’s my turn to slap her!” Yet keeping her options open, Rihanna said: “I would love to go on a date. I’m a woman. And I have too many vaginas around me at this point.” Careful. As long as you don’t scream or make a sudden move, they probably won’t attack. Jack Nicholson has no such problem: “… the life of a gigolo always ends badly … I no longer have the energy to both work and fool around.” Not out there but for a different reason, Jennie Garth said: “I would rather lick the bottom of my shoe than go on a date.” You wouldn’t say that if you lived in Wainfleet. Setting some sort of a dating world record, Cee Lo Green said: “I’m definitely having more sex than the average man. Yes, two or three women a night, trust me …” Man, you’re actually having more sex than the average rabbit. Ah, Jack Nicholson will have what you’re having which is a Viagra, Cialis and oyster cocktail. Said billionaire Richard Branson: “In my lifetime, I’m determined to start a population on Mars. I think it’s absolutely realistic.” All by yourself! Okay, Richard will have what Jack and Cee Lo are having plus a splash of Spanish Fly. Funny how Cee Lo Green was quite proud of his sex life while Peaches Geld was quite the opposite: “I’m not a debauched whore.” English singer Morrissey may be vague about his sexuality (he calls himself a prophet of the fourth sex?!?) but he knows what he doesn’t like: “I hate the royals. I think they’re arrogant, horrible dictators. The world does not need them.” But, not Prince Harry. The world needs Harry like a dog needs a fire hydrant. “I hate people,” said Robert Pattison, ‘but I love dogs.” Amen. And who does French actor Gerard Depardieu hate? “I don’t much like the

French.” he said, describing his countrymen as arrogant and smug. Robert Redford ruined Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid for me when he said: “The guy was singing ‘Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head’ and it wasn’t even raining. I thought it was stupid.” Yeah, well jumping off that cliff into that raging river when you can’t swim wasn’t all that smart either, Kid. But Olympic medalist and newly minted actor Ryan Lochte restored my faith in ﬁlms with his eloquent assessment of the thespian’s art: “Acting and memorizing lines and trying to, like, say them and still, like, do movement and all that. That was hard.” And yet Randy Quaid makes it look so easy. You know Sir Laurence Olivier had much the same take on the performing art when he said: “Acting is a masochistic form of exhibitionism.” And this from Justin Bieber: “I get days where I’m just down and gloomy.” Those are the days kid, you just gotta suck it up and tell yourself, hey! I’ve made $110 million because although I might not be as talented, I’m way taller than those kids were in Menudo. Added “The Stratford Squeezer”: “You just have pain in your heart because maybe you haven’t dealt with it.” By “it” I take it you mean grabbing your crotch which you do way too much. That’s where the pain is coming from! It didn’t do Michael Jackson any good and it won’t help you. Try a slow roll, then a quick thrust like Elvis used to do. Very suggestive yet subtle. For comments, ideas and copies of The True Story of Wainﬂeet, go to www.williamthomas.ca

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The National Bring A Friend Challenge

Skiing and snowboarding are winter activities that you can enjoy for a lifetime. Whether you started to ski at 2 years old or 42 years old you know that there is no better feeling than a day on snow. Riding the chairlift up your favorite slope with the anticipation of your run ahead, a crisp cold morning with your friends and family or

the feeling of freedom as you take each turn and the cold air on your face; these are all things a skier or rider dreams of on a hot summer day! The National Bring A Friend Challenge is your chance to share your love and passion of skiing or snowboarding with your friends, family and coworkers with the chance to win some awesome prizes for yourself. The challenge runs from December 1 to March 17, 2013. If you are already are a skier or a snowboarder, bring a friend or family member to Holiday Valley and help him/ her sign up for lessons. Or if you are thinking about learning to ski or ride, bring a friend to take a lesson and then visit bringafriend.org to register

for some great prizes. Prizes include weekly drawings from Challenge sponsors like Head, Rossignol, Bogner, The North Face, Icebreaker and Mountain Hardware just to name a few. There is also Grand Prize 4 day trips to Sun Valley Idaho, Park City, Deer Valley, The Canyons in Utah and Smugglers’ Notch in Vermont. So what are you waiting for? Let share skiing and riding! For more information on the Challenge information and to register in the contest, visit bringafriend.org For information on ski or snowboard lessons at Holiday Valley, visit holidayvalley.com

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all comers. Allegany Nordic was established in 2006 by Dickson, Jack Luzier and other dedicated cross-country skiers to improve the skiing experience on one of the most beautiful double-track trail systems in western New York, if not the entire eastern U.S. “At the time, the ski program on the trails was in decline. The park is, to this day, terribly underfunded. It was losing staff, as well as maintenance funds. As avid cross-country skiers, we recognized that if we wanted to maintain a great skiing environment there, we had to take action,” said Dickson. The ﬁrst item on Allegany Nordic’s agenda was to create a Web site that includes upto-date trail conditions. “No one was providing accurate information,” he said. “Our site now provides regular status reports and allows skiers to post updated trail reports themselves.” The site (www. alleganynordic.org) also provides comprehensive information on everything anyone could possibly want to know about the trail: amenities, equipment and cabin rental fees and rates, rules and regulations, directions, maps and more. The site is becoming very wellknown among skiers. Dickson reports that it had 1,900 unique visitors in December 2012, compared to 800 in December 2011, which Dickson attributes mostly, of course, to the lack of snow last season. Other major agenda items for Allegany Nordic are to organize volunteer trail workdays to address drainage and vegetation cutbacks, inventory and map trail culverts (more than 60 of them to date), advocate for better grooming and equipment, seek grants and other funding, build state legislature support for the trails, and develop networks of

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Fully deeded condominiums are offered as traditional whole ownership or fifth-share ownership with second home financing available. Each fifth-share ownership offers its owner every fifth week occupancy forever , which is 10-11 weeks per year. The design of your calendar rotation gives you one of all 52 weeks within a five-year period. This means every five years, every fractional owner will get a week during Christmas, school break, Mardi Gras, Beer & Wine, Fall Festival, etc. You may choose to do three things with your weeks: (1) use your week by staying in your condominium; (2) rent your week through Holiday Valley’s Rental Program (or break it up, use a portion and offer the

rest to the rental program); or (3) exchange your week through Resort Condominium International. In addition to your scheduled 10-11 weeks every year, any time the hotel is less than 90 percent occupied, our Space Available Program allows owners to use a comparable unit to their own by simply paying a nominal housekeeping fee. This provides owner accessibility of somewhere between 40 and 50 weeks per year. Schedule a tour of The Tamarack Club today by calling (716) 699-7003! You will be surprised at how affordable ownership can be. Your future mountain lifestyle awaits you.

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Residential And Commercial Real Estate Closings Land Use Planning & Development, Municipal Law Art Roscoe Trail Conditions Report Effective Jan. 2, 2013, all trails were groomed and tracks set during the last week of December for the first time this season. Grooming continues as needed. All trails are open. Conditions are great! Visit www. alleganynordic.org for the latest conditions.

supporters – both individuals and organizations. To date, the organization has raised more than $8,000 for the Art Roscoe Trail; most has come from individual cross-country skiing enthusiasts. Allegany Nordic points to a number of accomplishments in its relatively brief history. One success was the construction of a barn to house grooming equipment at the summit. “Equipment had been stored miles away, and it took a lot of time and resources to get it to the trails,” said Dickson. Allegany Nordic had just begun a fundraising effort for the barn when J-Con Parks, the concession operator of the Summit Mountain Shop, came forward with a generous donation. The barn was completed in 2011. “Now the equipment can quickly be deployed,” Dickson explained. Through its fundraising

efforts, Allegany Nordic donated a $3,500 high-density roller and compactor to the park for trail grooming, as well as two track setting implements. “There is still a tremendous need for additional or replacement grooming equipment,” said Dickson, who bemoans the fact that crosscountry trails typically never have funds for the quality equipment that alpine resorts are able to purchase. “The park recently was able to fund the purchase of two new snowmobiles, but its 25-plus-year-old diesel LMC Cat desperately needs to be replaced,” he said. “We have our sights set on ﬁnding a way to do that.” Park personnel are 100 percent responsible for grooming this very big trail system, said Dickson, “and they are the best guys in the world, putting in extra time and effort to get the job done.” He especially credits Chad Herrick and Patrick Dove for their hard work and dedication. The efforts of Allegany Nordic have not gone unnoticed by the regulars at the Art Roscoe Trail. “I have been skiing this trail system for nearly 30 years, and the trails, signage and grooming have never been better,” said Kimberly LaMendola of Olean. “The summit area offers the ultimate in outdoor winter fun with no admission fee to the park or to use the trails.”

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Quavis Embarks on ‘Show Us Your Slopes’ Tour EVL Media is pleased to announce the Show Us Your Slopes tour. Beginning January 4, 2013, Jack Quavis and his team of video professionals from SkiMyPOV are taking to the slopes of Vermont for another revolutionary tour engaging local skiers and downhill enthusiasts everywhere. Last year, SkiMyPOV skied 42 resorts in 44 days throughout New York State and produced a highly interactive daily video blog. Check out videos and photos at www.skimypov.com and www.myskiphoto.com. Why does Quavis put himself through such a grueling schedule? With a hearty, gravelly laugh, Quavis said his excitement about the ski industry is what drives him, literally. He said getting the word out on social media sites is his passion and working with

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LEGAL NOTICES Planning Board, Village Of Ellicottville, New York Notice Of Public Hearing Pursuant to Section 7-725-b of the NYS Village Law, a public hearing before the Village of Ellicottville Planning Board will be held on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 5:30 P.M. in the Ellicottville Town Hall, 1 West Washington Street, Ellicottville, New York to consider: Planning Board Application No. PB-2012-19 An application by Kody Sprague for a Special Use Permit for approval to construct office space within an existing building located at 11-33 Elizabeth Street. In consideration of the provisions of the Village of Ellicottville Zoning Local Law of 2012 (Section 5 –Special Use Permits), the Village Planning Board is in the process of reviewing this application for a Special Use Permit to establish office space located in the existing building on this property. On conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning Board will take action on this Special Use Permit application. As such, a public hearing has been scheduled for this application on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 as noted above. On conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning Board will convene to take action on this Special Use Permit application. Application materials are available for review from the Village of Ellicottville Building Inspector/ Code Enforcement Officer at the Department of Public Works Building, 9 Mill Street from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., weekdays. The Planning Board will hear all interested persons within regard to this application at the public hearing. Persons wishing to do so may submit written comments at or prior to the public hearing. Mary Klahn, Village Clerk

LEGAL NOTICES Planning Board, Village Of Ellicottville, New York Notice Of Public Hearing

Pursuant to Section 7-725-b of the NYS Village Law, a public hearing before the Village of Ellicottville Planning Board will be held on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 5:30 P.M. in the Ellicottville Town Hall, 1 West Washington Street, Ellicottville, New York to consider: Planning Board Application No. PB-2012-22 An application by Kathleen Moriarty for a Special Use Permit for approval to construct an apartment within an existing building located at 12 Monroe Street. In consideration of the provisions of the Village of Ellicottville Zoning Local Law of 2012 (Section 5 –Special Use Permits), the Village Planning Board is in the process of reviewing this application for a Special Use Permit to establish an apartment located in the existing building on this property. On conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning Board will take action on this Special Use Permit application. As such, a public hearing has been scheduled for this application on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 as noted above. On conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning Board will convene to take action on this Special Use Permit application. Application materials are available for review from the Village of Ellicottville Building Inspector/ Code Enforcement Ofﬁcer at the Department of Public Works Building, 9 Mill Street from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., weekdays. The Planning Board will hear all interested persons within regard to this application at the public hearing. Persons wishing to do so may submit written comments at or prior to the public hearing. Mary Klahn, Village Clerk

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LEGAL NOTICES Planning Board, Village Of Ellicottville, New York Notice Of Public Hearing Pursuant to Section 7-725-b of the NYS Village Law, a public hearing before the Village of Ellicottville Planning Board will be held on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 5:30 P.M. in the Ellicottville Town Hall, 1 West Washington Street, Ellicottville, New York to consider: Planning Board Application No. PB-2012-22 An application by Dennis Baldwin/Rachael Northrup for a Special Use Permit for approval to operate a restaurant business (burrito shop) within an existing building located at 30 Washington Street. In consideration of the provisions of the Village of Ellicottville Zoning Local Law of 2012 (Section 5 –Special Use Permits), the Village Planning Board is in the process of reviewing this application for a Special Use Permit to establish a restaurant business (burrito shop) located in the existing building on this property. On conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning Board will take action on this Special Use Permit application. As such, a public hearing has been scheduled for this application on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 as noted above. On conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning Board will convene to take action on this Special Use Permit application. Application materials are available for review from the Village of Ellicottville Building Inspector/ Code Enforcement Ofﬁcer at the Department of Public Works Building, 9 Mill Street from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., weekdays. The Planning Board will hear all interested persons within regard to this application at the public hearing. Persons wishing to do so may submit written comments at or prior to the public hearing. Mary Klahn, Village Clerk

$10 Lift Tickets on Jan. 10 at NYS Ski Areas Whether you are an avid skier or snowboarder, or have been contemplating learning how to ski or ride, there is no better time than the present to experience one of New York State’s 50+ ski areas. From now until Jan. 9, 2013, the Ski Areas of New York (SANY) are teaming up to offer 10,000 lift tickets for just $10 each to be used for a one-day skiing extravaganza on Jan. 10, 2013, providing the perfect opportunity to hit the slopes in the state with more ski areas than anywhere else in the nation. Ski resorts throughout the state’s 11 vacation regions are

participating, including Peek n’ Peak, Holiday Valley, HoliMont, Kissing Bridge, Bristol, Greek Peak, Four Seasons, Dry Hill, Titus, Whiteface, Gore, Catamount, Hunter, Windham, Oak, Tuxedo Ridge, Woods Valley and Belleayre, West Mountain, Hickory Hill, Mt. Peter and Swain with more expected to join in as the promotion draws nearer. From family-friendly resorts to Olympic-level slopes, New York offers plenty of choices for skiers of all ability levels. To sign up, visit www.iskiny. com from now until Jan. 9, 2013, and click on the 10/10/10

logo to be directed to the entry form. There is no cost up front; simply enter and pay at the ticket window when you head to the ski area of your choice on Jan. 10. Be sure to bring a printed copy of the conﬁrmation email with you. Tickets are limited to two per e-mail address and are based upon availability at each ski area. As January is Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month, some participating resorts are also offering specially priced learnto-ski packages on that date. Please check www.iskiny.com or contact the participating resorts directly for specials.

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Village Of Ellicottville Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) 2013 Meeting Notice Schedule of Regular Planning Board Meetings, Planning Board Work Sessions and Regular Meetings of the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Planning Board Regularly Scheduled Meetings Village of Ellicottville Planning Board meets in regularly scheduled meetings the second Tuesday of every month (normally at 5:30 P.M.) to review and take action on applications and any other business that properly comes before the Board. Planning Board Work Sessions In order to properly review applications submitted and other business, the Planning Board may schedule a Work Session normally on the Tuesday one (1) prior to the regularly scheduled Planning Board meetings (normally at 4:30 P.M.). Work Sessions are tentative depending upon the business at hand or the applications received for action. Other Special Planning Board meetings or work sessions may be scheduled from time to time as need and will be posted/announced/

noticed in accordance with NY State Open Meeting Law requirements. Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) The Zoning Board of Appeals meets on an as needed basis based on applications/ appeals for action. Normally, when called, the ZBA meets on the first Tuesday of the month or one week before a Planning Board meeting. The ZBA will normally meet at 5:30 P.M. Open Meeting Policy All Planning Board Regular Meetings, Planning Board Work Sessions and Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Meetings are open to the public to attend however, in order to maintain proper control of meetings, input from the public will only be received at regular sessions of the Boards, during specified public comment periods and/or as specifically solicited by the Boards. Thank you for your consideration in

this regard. Application Policy All applications for action by the Planning Board (at regular meetings) and/or the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) MUST be received by the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Ofﬁcer (CEO) of the Village of Ellicottville no later than two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled meeting. Before you begin a project, check with the Building Inspector/CEO on the procedure to be followed for permits.

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BOYS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL 7:30 pm @ North Collins 7:30 pm vs Clymer BOYS’ JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL 6:00 pm @ North Collins 6:00 pm vs Clymer GIRLS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL 7:30 pm vs Sherman 7:30 pm vs North Collins 7:30 pm @ Clymer GIRLS’ JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL 6:00 pm vs Sherman 6:00 pm vs North Collins 6:00 pm @ Clymer BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ BOWLING 9:00 am Double vs West Valley & Hinsdale @ Springville 3:30 pm vs Alleg/Limestone GO TO WWW.DIGITALSPORTS.COM/CALENDAR

Village Clerk’s Ofﬁce – 6992240 Village Building Inspector’s Ofﬁce - 699-4773 Town/Village Hall 1 Washington Street, Ellicottville, NY 14731

2013 Schedule of Meetings Village of Ellicottville Planning Board Meetings and Planning Board Work Sessions Planning Board Meetings (Second Tuesday of Month)

Planning Board Work Sessions (First Tuesday of Month - Tentative)

Tuesday, January 15, 2013 @ 5:30 P.M. Tuesday, February 12, 2013 @ 5:30 P.M. Tuesday, March 12, 2013 @ 5:30 P.M. Tuesday, April 9, 2013 @ 5:30 P.M. Tuesday, May 14, 2013 @ 5:30 P.M. Tuesday, June 11, 2013 @ 5:30 P.M. Tuesday, July 9, 2013 @ 5:30 P.M. Tuesday, August 13, 2013 @ 5:30 P.M. Tuesday, September 10, 2013 @ 5:30 P.M. Tuesday, October 8, 2013 @ 5:30 P.M. Tuesday, November 12, 2013 @ 5:30 P.M. Tuesday, December 10, 2013 @ 5:30 P.M.

Tuesday, January 8, 2013 @ 4:30 P.M. Tuesday, February 5, 2013 @ 4:30 P.M. Tuesday, March 5, 2013 @ 4:30 P.M. Tuesday, April 2, 2013 @ 4:30 P.M. Tuesday, May 7, 2013 @ 4:30 P.M. Tuesday, June 4, 2013 @ 4:30 P.M. Tuesday, July 2, 2013 @ 4:30 P.M. Tuesday, August 6, 2013 @ 4:30 P.M. Tuesday, September 3, 2013 @ 4:30 P.M. Tuesday, October 1, 2013 @ 4:30 P.M. Tuesday, November 5, 2013 @ 4:30 P.M. Tuesday, December 3, 2013 @ 4:30 P.M.

Meetings of the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) (Tentative pending applications submitted for ZBA action) (First Tuesday of Month – Tentative) Tuesday, January 8, 2013 @ 5:30 P.M Tuesday, February 5, 2013 @ 5:30 P.M. Tuesday, March 5, 2013 @ 5:30 P.M. Tuesday, April 2, 2013 @ 5:30 P.M. Tuesday, May 7, 2013 @ 5:30 P.M. Tuesday, June 4, 2013 @ 5:30 P.M.

Tuesday, July 2, 2013 @ 5:30 P.M. Tuesday, August 6, 2013 @ 5:30 P.M. Tuesday, September 3, 2013 @ 5:30 P.M. Tuesday, October 1, 2013 @ 5:30 P.M. Tuesday, November 5, 2013 @ 5:30 P.M. Tuesday, December 3, 2013 @ 5:30 P.M.

Dog Sled Race Cont. from Page 5

Nome, Alaska, in 1908 and is a popular winter dog sport in northernmost areas of the United States, Canada, Russia and some European countries. Here’s your chance to watch highly trained sled dogs as they listen to the commands of their mushers while gliding over snow-covered trails at high speeds as they vie for ﬁrst place. The races begin and end at Camp Turner in the Quaker Area of the park (take I 86 to Exit 18, Route 280 to ASP 3), with the longest race covering

about 30 scenic miles of terrain with four checkpoints. No qualifier race experience is necessary for the Mid-Distance Race, but all participants must attend a drivers’ meeting on Jan. 25 at 8 p.m. at Camp Turner. All dogs will be marked prior to the start of the race on Saturday and teams must finish with at least six dogs. Drivers must wear their bibs throughout the race and all dogs must be harnessed in single or double file. Chains are not allowed as gang lines. Racers must carry a

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

Get a free Enchanted Mountains snowmobile trail map at 1-800-331-0543. Or download a map at www. enchantedmountains.com (search snowmobile map).

January 4-5 Ellicottville’s Winter Blues Festival Come and enjoy the hot sounds of Blues throughout the Village of Ellicottville, in local hot spots on this cold winter weekend. January 6 Ski-Scape at Holimont A Fundraiser for “Kids Escaping Drugs”

Art Roscoe Trails Open in Allegany State Park For classic cross-country skiing only, no skate (freestyle), snowshoeing or pets. Backcountry trails are available all over the park for snowshoeing. For current conditions, call (716) 945-0523.

For the past 14 years HoliMont has joined forces with KED to provide a fun day of skiing, food and prizes to raise money and awareness for the Kids Escaping Drugs Campaign. It’s worth participating just to witness the Lake Effect Fire Fighter races where firefighters race down the slopes of HoliMont in full fire gear! Call 716-827-9462, ked. makeachangewny.org/skiscape.

January 2 - 8 Holiday Valley’s Canadian Friendship Week Check for Canadian Friendship Week specials at area ski resorts and businesses.

January 10 Ski & Ride NY for $10 Skiers and riders can enjoy the slopes in New York for only $10. www.iskiny.com/ discovernyskiing.

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-Always stay in control, and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects. -People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them. -You must not stop where you obstruct a trail, or are not visible from above. -Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and yield to others. -Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas. -Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment. -Prior to using any lift, you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely.

Community Meetings All meetings are at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

10am - 4pm Sun 60+ vendors & rafﬂe prizes! (716) 372-4433 or email events@oleanny.com January 26-27 Trappers Special Dog Sled 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 27 Bridal Show 2013 Premier Banquet Center, 2000 Constitution Avenue, Olean, NY (716) 372-2070, 12 - 3 p.m. February 3 2013 Art Roscoe Loppet Classic Cross Country Skiing 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 February 22-23 AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series 2012

January 26-27 Holiday Valley & Gowanda Harley-Davidson present Harley-Day Valley 2013

tool that can cut cable or rope gang lines. Dogs must have proof of rabies and distemper. Teams will start at twominute intervals beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 26. The Sprint will begin at noon. Class start times will be posted Friday night at the race site. Pre-registration due by Jan. 23. Cabins are available for rent. For more information, visit http://www.canadianamericansledders.com/races. html.

Religious Services •Holy Name Of Mary RC Church, Ellicottville 20-22 Jefferson St., 699-2592 Sat. Vigil Mass 5pm Sun. Holy Mass 8am & 10:30am •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

Ashford (2nd Tuesday) Jan 8 Cattaraugus Village (2nd Monday) Jan 14 East Otto (2nd Tuesday) Jan 8 Ellicottville Town (3rd Wed) Jan 16, 6pm Ellicottville Village (2nd Monday) Jan 14, 6pm Great Valley (2nd Monday) Jan 14 Humphrey (2nd Monday) Jan 14 Little Valley Town (2nd Monday) Jan 14 Little Valley Village (2nd Tuesday) Jan 8 Mansﬁeld (3rd Monday) Jan 21 Otto (3rd Tuesday) Jan 15 Salamanca City (2nd Wednesday) Jan 9 Salamanca Town (2nd Tuesday) Jan 8

Sun. Sch. & Adult Bible Study 9am

•United Church, Ellicottville Cr. Elizabeth and Elk Sts. 699-4003 Sun. Sch. 10:15am, Worship, 10am •First Baptist Church, Great Valley 5049 Rt.219, 945-4629 Sun. Sch. 9:30am Worship 10:45am & 6:30pm

January 12 Dekdebruns Demo Day at the base of Mardi Gras, Holiday Valley. 716-699-2754 9am - 4pm

New and classic Harleys on display, Jumpstart© motorcyle simulator. Sponsored by Gowanda Harley Davidson, 716-532-4585

Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel. More than 200 of the top snowmobile racers from North America anda dozen countries worldwide .

January 19 - 27 National Safety Awareness Week This list is ofﬁcially endorsed

January 26 - 27 GOACC Outdoor Sports & Rec Show Daniel Carter Events Center, 2383 West Five Mile Rd Ext, Allegany NY, 10 am - 5pm Sat,

February 26 Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel Bridal Show Salamanca NY 12 - 4 p.m.

•United Methodist Church, Great Valley 5242 Rt. 219, 945-4375 Sun. Sch. 10am, Worship 11am

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 through 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. Night Sky Classes – We have the following three classes planned for this winter: The Night Sky- In this class you will discover what’s up

there in the Ellicottville night sky. We’ll cover all sorts of good subjects, some familiar and some not so familiar. These will include the moon, planets, constellations, galaxies, star clusters, meteors, the northern lights and the International Space Station. These targets range from naked eye visibility to brilliant objects in binoculars and small telescopes. Each participant will receive a planisphere which we’ll use to ﬁnd our way around the night sky. With a planisphere you will become familiar

with constellations and star patterns for any of the 365 nights of the year. The night sky will no longer be a confusing jumble of stars. Rather, that jumble will become a fascinating collection of familiar friends. You will also receive a list of easy-to-ﬁnd sky targets to observe for each season of the year. The class will meet from 7PM to 8:30 PM on Tuesdays, January 8th and January 15th. The fee for this class is $15 which covers the cost of the planisphere. Meteors, Meteorites,

Craters And Comets - This class will meet at the library on Tuesday February 5th from 7PM to 8:30PM. There is no fee. Let’s Talk Telescopes - This class will meet on Tuesday February 19th from 7PM to 8:30PM. 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. 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. Book Club meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1:30 pm. The January 9th book is “Skinny Dip” by Carl Hiaasen. Contact Bev Webster at 945-4089 for more information.

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It’s quite a feat for a man born and raised in Florida to become a championship-level snocross racer, but Andrew Faulkner has achieved this and many other winner’s circle milestones all before the age of 21. He’ll make another attempt at a ﬁrst place ﬁnish at the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series coming to the Seneca Allegany Casino Feb. 22–24, when over 200 of the top amateur and professional snowmobile racers from North America and worldwide will face off in an action-packed series of competitive racing to be televised nationally by CBS Sports. Growing up in Florida, Faulkner raced motocross and the Florida State Night Cross

Championship 50cc Stock Class in 2001, as well as BMX National, Northeast Regional and Pennsylvania State championships from 2004 to 2007 – all by age 10. His family then relocated to Jamestown where he tried motocross in New York, but Faulkner didn’t care for the tracks, which were very different from Florida, and got out of motocross. His family owned a snowmobile at the time and he enjoyed playing around on that. When Faulkner attended his ﬁrst snocross event at age 15, it was instant addition. “It was awesome and I decided that’s what I wanted to do,” said Faulkner. He and his dad, Rick Faulkner, who acts as his mechanic, follow the East

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Coast racing circuit. Faulkner has practiced and raced with friend Taylor Anderson and her father Nels Anderson, who serves as Taylor’s mechanic. The foursome now travels and races together. Find more info on Facebook at Throttle Shop Racing. As an amateur in the sport class, Faulkner said he loves the competitiveness of snocross racing, which originated from motocross and involves a roughly half-mile track with straightaways, tight turns and steep jumps. Up to 15 sleds begin at the starting line at the same time. Faulkner said “it can get pretty crazy” out there and all that craziness has led to a few interesting injuries. “About three or four years ago I had an equipment issue on the track and in the air my sled died, and it nosedived and ended up landing on my head and breaking my collarbone,” he explained, but continued, “It’s what I love doing. I don’t really see myself doing anything else but this for a while.” While he’s won many titles in BMX and motocross racing, Faulkner has yet to hit the first place finish in snocross. “I’ve finished second probably 20 times, but I’ve never been able to win,” said Faulkner. “I was really close with the first race this year, but I got eked out right at the end on a couple of the heats and ended up taking second again.” Now at age 20, Faulkner has three fifth place snocross wins in 2012 and two fifth place wins in 2009 under his belt, and expects to run about eight races this year. So, when you go to the races in Salamanca this February, look for Faulkner’s black trailer emblazoned with his team name, Throttle Shop Racing. He loves visiting with fans and invited everyone to stop in and say hello to him and his team. International superstars like Levi laVallee and Tucker Hibbert will also be on hand. “They’re really friendly and they walk around the pits, have autograph sessions and talk with families,” he said. But when the flag is dropped, look for Faulkner wearing bib No. 77 and cheer him on!

More Than Skiing – Ellicottville is Filled with Fun Activities for All Ages By Rebecca LaBorde

Ellicottville is home to some and a getaway for others. Whichever group you are in, there are plenty of activities and events to keep you entertained. Most of the village’s visitors come for the famous skiing and après nightlife, but not everyone is interested in skiing all day and Ellicottville has something for those folks as well. Whether your search for the day is natural health products, Christmas ornaments at the Holiday Shoppe, interesting fashions, antiques or crazy socks, Ellicottville has specialty stores to meet your needs. Shops in the village are loaded with fun and interesting products and gift items. Stop at the Red Door for some beautiful sweaters, at Nature’s Remedy for vitamins and healthy products, Dom’s Butcher Shop for gourmet meats and cooking oils, Gado-Gado and Daff for one-of-a-kind fashion trends and A Touch of Ellicottville for everything Ellicottville. Look for all types of clothes, winter sportswear and the latest gear for the slopes at The City Garage and Mud Sweat N’ Gears and Dekdebrun’s. If art is your inspiration, stop at the Mill Street Gallery and spend an afternoon viewing paintings and other original artwork by talented local artists. Other artistic options include Susi’s Critters offering whimsical hand-built sculptures, and Earth Arts gifts that focus on pieces that reﬂect nature. For a fun afternoon inside, hit the lanes at EVL Bowling located in the new Ellicottville Square complex. Take a break

and enjoy a delicious specialty pizza from Tim and Bonnie’s Pizza attached to the bowling alley. There is even a video arcade for the kids. After a few hours of power shopping, you’ll want to take a relaxing break for a little sustenance, but mealtimes could be a dilemma with so many wonderful restaurants and cafe’s to choose from. If the mood calls for casual and fun, the Gin Mill, The Depot, or Katie’s Café might be your top choices. For the ﬁne dining experience, you might try Tips Up, The Barn, The Birdwalk, John Harvard’s, Dina’s, the Silver Fox or Kabob Kafe. After dinner, there is an assortment of places you might consider for music and dancing. Each night different music genres are available at a variety of establishments. The Gin Mill, Ellicottville Brewing Company, Balloons, to name a few, have DJs or live music available, depending on the night. Work off a few holiday calories and get in top-top shape at Core Performance Fitness where Kim Duke will help you make positive lifestyle choices. Sometimes entire weekends in Ellicottville center around special events such as Winter Blues Weekend, which takes place this weekend throughout Ellicottville. Another fun family event is Holiday Valley’s Mardi Gras weekend which happens March 9 – 10. For a more detailed list of upcoming events, check out our the Ellicottville Times Events Calendar. Out of town travelers have many options for overnight accommodations including

many charming and cozy B&Bs like the Ilex Inn, the Kelly Lodge and the Jefferson Innwhere you will feel like you are right at home. Wake up refreshed and attend a wine tasting at E-ville Spirits and Wines, The Winery of Ellicottville or a take a tour of the Ellicottville Brewing Company, which boasts a Hungarian Brewing system. Then take home a growler of your favorite EBC ﬂavor. Before your stay is through, you may want to reward yourself with a massage or other luxurious spa treatment from one of several professional day spas. Alpaca farms are in abundance in the Enchanted Mountains. Animal lovers can spend time at Sugartown Farms in Ellicottville or Mager Mountain Alpacas in Little Valley. Other opportunities for excitement are also available if you want to venture out of the village a little bit. You might choose one of the many indoor events or games of chance at the Seneca Allegany Casino or outdoor activities such as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or ice ﬁshing at Allegany State Park. Both are located just 15 minutes away in Salamanca, N.Y. Ellicottville is considered the Aspen of the East, and if you’ve come all this way, it’s worth taking a ski or snowboarding lesson with a pro, or go snowshoeing, snowmobiling, snow tubing and a wild mountain coaster ride at Holiday Valley. So much cold weather fun packed into one small and welcoming community!

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A Winter Wonderland

by Mike Paterniti

“SNOW ... I want to wash my hands, my face, my hair ... with SNOW!” – my favorite line in my favorite wintertime song, “Snow,” by the quartet Rosemary Clooney, Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and VeraEllen, from the 1943 classic movie “Holiday Inn.” Yes, it’s here! Winter, that is – and it’s off with a bang! With the hefty amount of snow the region has gratefully received the past couple of weeks, all of those depressing conversations and thoughts of a bleak winter are a distant memory now. All the prayers, snow dances and optimism have finally paid off. It’s everywhere – it’s deep, it’s dry, and it is the best snow I’ve skied on in a long time in Western New York. In just over two weeks, the area has seen about three feet of natural snow. The first forecasted storm dropped 1416 inches on a Friday. The following Wednesday, another 12-14 inches fell, and last Sunday we unexpectedly woke to the best powder day here in two seasons, with 8-10 inches of fluff which came down all morning long! Sunday was a day to remember. I awoke at 6:30 a.m. with cold sweats and a cough, which seemed to worsen from the night prior – and three inches of light snow which no one had predicted. The rate at which the snow was falling appeared to increase by the minute. It would take more than a measly cold to keep me from this one – more like getting hit by a meteor. After some oatmeal and an infusion of a healthy dose of fresh juice and some Alka Seltzer Plus, I loaded up the Subaru and raced to the Chute lot. There wasn’t a single car

at the Chute when I arrived at about 7:55 a.m. I even beat the lifties to work for the 8:30 a.m. bell – not bad for the shape I was in. The lot was unplowed and untracked, and the timing of the snow could not have been better. It started very late, around 4-5 a.m., after most of the grooming had been completed. The result was about 4–5 inches of fresh pow on top of corduroy. Even, I, who spent 98 percent of my day in various “woods stashes” throughout Holiday Valley, blissfully broke track on the Chute my ﬁrst two runs with a smile that spanned from ear to ear. With the snow continuing to intensify, so did the stoke. Into the trees we went. It was one of the rare recent occasions when everywhere was skiable. All of our favorite stashes opened up, most of which haven’t been skied by anyone in two years! No wonder I forgot that I was sick – thigh-deep snow, face shots, burning legs, grins from east to west, and a few good friends – justly one for the ages! Holiday Valley and HoliMont will have nearly 100 percent of their trails and lifts opened this weekend, a huge accomplishment for both mountain operations teams. So, a special thanks to all of the snowmakers and groomers for your efforts in giving the skiing/riding public more than enough terrain to enjoy in such a short time. Yet, again, none of this would be possible without the help of Mother Nature – the biggest player in the game of winter. And the bonus? The cold and snowy patterns we’ve seen of late are forecasted to continue through the coming weeks of the New Year! It truly amazes me – the

wonderment of snow; the charming scenery of snowcovered landscapes and the barely noticeable glow of Christmas lights buried deep within; chest-high tunnels of white walkways winding through the streets; the alpinelike village of Ellicottville a bustle; crammed resort parking lots littered with smiling faces; buzzing ski shops smelling of melted wax; and awakening to the muffled sounds of snow blowers, plow trucks scraping by, and shovels hard at work – oftentimes my alarm clock to get up and get skiing. The final two weeks of 2012 were filled with lasting wintertime memories that I will cherish forever. Maybe because it was so much like the memories I have of years past – where everything just came together so perfectly. Now that what we’ve wished for is here, don’t take a single hour for granted. Through the effort to obtain enjoyment comes ultimate enjoyment. Have a safe, snowy, and happy 2013. Ski you on the mountain! Mike Paterniti, or “Mike P,” is a freelance writer, ski video producer, a skier for the Drift Innovation and City Garage Pro Teams, and an employee at Holiday Valley Resort. He can be contacted at paterniticmichael@gmail. com, mikepskier@facebook. com, or stop in the Yodeler Mountain Shop and say hello! All photo submissions courtesy of www.driftinnovation.com. Mike Paterniti, or “Mike P,” can be reached at paterniticmichael@gmail.com, mikepskier@facebook.com or the Yodeler Mountain Shop. All photo submissions courtesy of www. driftinnovation.com.

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7795 Kuhn Road,, Ellicottville $198,900

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10+ ACRES! Just North of the Village. Recently remodeled 3+ bedroom, 2 bath home on 10 mostly wooded acres. Detached garage/workshop.

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