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Opening Day at Holiday Valley:
• Ground Floor of Lodge Open Limited Hours Tomorrow • Slopes to Open Next Weekend Weather Permitting Even with the disappointing absence of snow, the ground floor of the new $12 million Holiday Valley Lodge will be open to the public as of Saturday, Dec. 1. Visitors coming to explore the new $12 million lodge surely will be impressed by its carefully planned and crafted indoor and outdoor spaces, all built in less than eight months. As soon as you step inside, you’ll discover shimmering tile work, richly painted walls, expansive windows, vaulted ceilings, custom furniture, as well as ski memorabilia and original artwork from local artists and artisans like Sean Huntington, Paul Boccolucci, Steve Gotreu, Jane Eshbaugh, Carly Hill, and original furniture by Bob McCarthy and an inlaid bar by Tom Lowry, which all contribute to the lodge’s distinctive personality. On the ground level, you will find an expanded McCarty’s Café, a much larger High Performance and Rental Shop, the Adult Snowsports School desk, two roomy seasonal locker rooms and a spacious daily locker room with credit/debitcard swipe locks. While this may sound strange, be sure to make a pit stop in the bathrooms – they’re gorgeous! Beginning Saturday, Dec. 1, McCarty’s Café will open at 7 a.m. daily and will close mid- to late-afternoon, between 2–5 p.m. for the next week, depending on guest traffic. You can also check out the High Performance (tuning) and Rental Shop from 8 a.m.–3 p.m., with hours also dependent on traffic. The new 66,000-square-foot building replaces the 50-yearold Clubhouse Chalet and serves as the base lodge during the ski season and as a year round conference center. The lodge contains a food service area, two bars, a coffee shop, equipment rental and repair shops, the Adult Snowsports School desk, locker rooms and day care, as well as modular reception and conference rooms. The main and top levels of the lodge are set to open Dec. 15. On the main level, you’ll find See HV Opening Day page 4
Festive Weekend Atmosphere Inside and Out Good Deeds at Irish Christmas Celebration Take a Christmas Stroll through Ellicottville Cookies for Donations
By Eva Potter
Tonight and Saturday, Dec. 1, the streets and establishments of Ellicottville will be filled with music, good cheer, helping hands and sweet treats. Even though there are many holiday celebrations this weekend, you can easily squeeze them in, so come and experience a unique celebration of old-fashioned events in the village.
Tonight, Nov. 30, the annual Irish Christmas fundraiser takes place at the Gin Mill beginning at 6 p.m. The true spirit of the season shines through at this worthwhile event hosted by the Ellicottville Rotary Club for the eighth year. You’re sure to have a great evening, which will benefit families who need
a little help this time of year, with music and lighthearted entertainment by local Rotarian and goodwill ambassador Bob McCarthy. This year the oneman Irish band Seanachi will keep the Gin Mill hopping with old Irish holiday favorites. You can look forward to auction items ranging from handcrafted items from Ireland, Irish whiskey, as well as hotel and ski packages. Save room for dessert because you’ll want to be the highest bidder for at least one of the pies at the much-anticipated pie auction. Local bakers take great pride in perfecting their favorite recipes to raise money for this event. Attendees can also make a monetary donation or bring a gift to benefit Family Support for Ellicottville and Santa’s Workshop, where financially handicapped families can choose gifts for each other and take home fixings for a Christmas dinner. Saturday brings another family holiday tradition – the Christmas Stroll. Slow your See Christmas, Cookies page 8
Two New Cycling Events Coming to Ellicottville
By Eva Potter
The Ellicottville cycling scene is expanding with two new events being organized for this spring. Whether you’re a mountain biker or road cyclist, these races and fun events will cater to a wide range of abilities. Rick and Glenda Jackson, owners of the Ilex Inn, are not amateurs when it comes to organizing cycling events. Before moving to Ellicottville from Cocoa Beach, Fla., the couple had organized a number
of charity rides, fundraisers and started a cycling club. Rick has ridden in two “century” (100mile) rides. Since purchasing the Ilex Inn, the Jacksons have met many interesting people from all over the world including many cycling enthusiasts and want promote cycling in the area. “I’ve wanted to do (a cycling event) since I came back here, because I think it’s a great place for cycling. Some of the roads need a little work, but we’ll pick the better roads to do
the course. It was a lot of fun doing it down in Florida and watching people achieve their goals,” said Rick, explaining the Ellicottville cycling event would include road and trail portions with optional lengths. Working together, the Jacksons will design road courses while Dennis Baldwin, owner of the Ellicottville Bike Shop, will develop the mountain bike portion. The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce has offered to help See New Cycling Events page 6
Kwik Fill/Red Apple to Open Next Week
By Jann Wiswall
Store shelves are being stocked, staff is being trained and other preparations are being made for the opening next week of Ellicottville’s new Kwik Fill/Red Apple location at the corner of Rout 219 and Mill Street. Frank Bartela, regional manager of retail marketing for United Refining Company of Pennsylvania, indicated the business is scheduled to open Dec. 5 or 6. The new location is twice as large as the old location across See Kwik Fill page 6
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Monti and his new dog “Tyb” (Thank You Blou) are found frequently at A Touch of Ellicottville, 28 Washington Street, Ellicottville.
Jay Monti is busy planning a “Blou Christmas” this December. A year ago this month, Monti’s beloved pet, “Blou,” passed away, and Monti is the middle of a fundraiser for the Almost Home Animal Sanctuary of Little Valley, in his memory. Donors are asked to bring in a variety of goods that can be used at the SPCA shelter, (blankets, towels, collars, toys, food, paper towels, bleach, laundry soap, etc. and any cash donations will be gratefully accepted.
Escape from the hustle and bustle of malls and big box stores, and head for the charming serenity of Ellicottville where you’ll find old-fashioned village streets and storefronts festively decorated with holiday cheer. November 24 is Small Business Saturday, the perfect day to patronize small, bricks-and-mortar stores in your area. Instead of buying holiday gifts online from merchants thousands of miles away, take a look around and you’ll quickly realize that quality always trumps quantity. The merchants of Ellicottville painstakingly select their inventory so you can choose from shops filled to the brim with an unmatched variety of fabulous gifts. It’s all here waiting for you! This weekend, show our merchants some love and stop in to say hello. You’ll be greeted with a warm smile and helpful holiday advice. And bring your wallets, because we’re sure you won’t be able to resist taking some Ellicottville magic home with you. Support the independently owned small businesses you care about. Shop Local!
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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 By Sherman & Robby Wilkens
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Checking Out The Tunes & Other Stuff in Ellicottville
C.U. ‘Round The Music Scene
Nov. 30 - Dec 6, 2012
December is about to begin and hopefully we will see soon a beginning to our Ski Season. The weather was leaning toward cooperation because we had a pretty good cold spell after Thanksgiving. However, we are projected to have another return to warmer temperatures this weekend. We will just have to wait and see. Holiday Valley’s snow guns are tuned and were roaring this past week. Hopefully, they will be again next week. Our music and other FUN Stuff is also primed and ready to go, which we hope will bring on an early start to ski season. So lets take a look at what is about to happen. For the week beginning Friday November 30, 2012 through Thursday December 6, 2012 we will have eight Bands, three DJ’s, several All Week Sound System Music Events, one Irish Christmas Party and one Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce Christmas Party. In addition to the line up just mentioned, you may wish to check out the advertising on the adjoining pages of this fine newspaper for some more neat places to dine and have FUN in and around Ellicottville. The Depot, being one of those places, will be open Friday through Sunday with their sound system going along with great ski and boarding movies. So, as Moose says, “if food liquor and laughter are what you are after, The Depot is your place to gather”. The fun and games of this weekend will kick off at 6:00 PM this Friday with “The Irish Christmas Party” hosted by Bob McCarthy. This super event will take place in and in front of The Gin Mill for the benefit of The Family Support for Ellicottville. All the proceeds will go to families in need from our area during this holiday season. So besides monetary donations please bring unwrapped children’s toys to donate. Also included will be a live auction, a Raffle of an Irish Whiskey Basket, provided by Dom’s Butcher Shop and wonderful Irish Christmas music performed by “Jerry Dixon” who is the brother of a very well known Irish Ellicottville Character, “Noel Dixon”. “The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce Christmas Party” will also take place at 6:00 PM Friday in Holiday Valley’s Tannenbaum Lodge. This is a ticketed event that all are invited to attend. The entertainment
will be provided by “The Brother2Brother Band”, a very talented five-piece veteran band with a passion for the groove. Their song list covers several generations and music styles including Billy Joel, Sting and The Doobie Brothers plus many more. Then at 7:00PM Friday Balloons will host “The Scott Celani Band”. This very interesting nineties, contemporary to pop/rock band with singer and songwriter Scott Celani on guitar and lead vocals, along with Matt Young on keys do energetic bursts of shining pop-rock that will make you smile. Scott and his band, as always, will have The Balloons Crowd Smiling; because of the excellent music they perform. Following “The Scott Celani Band” we will welcome the return of “Personal DJ John Barry” and his LIVE Personality Show Off Show. Most of us know John’s Balloons Show, which consists of neat danceable tunes, FUN chitter-chatter and all around goods times till close. Welcome back Mr. Barry, you have been missed. Moving to Saturday, Balloons starts us off at 6:00 PM with “The Buddy Hinds Band”. Here we have a veteran blues rooted band with Buddy Hinds on drums, Dave Betts on guitar and Danny Mills on bass. As we said, their roots are in the blues. They have now added a party to classic rock theme to their music show. Their last Balloons gig under this new way of life was excellent. It will be another FUN music evening in Balloons this Saturday. Then as “Buddy Hinds” exits the music stage, a bus from “The Disoriented DJ Home” will arrive. “DJ Chatty Frank Watson”, Ellicottville’s totally “Flakey Party Monster”, will then be escorted into Balloons Sound & Light Booth, so he may continue the party already taking place with his all-ages friendly chatter, FUN, danceable, tune selection and totally off the wall sense of humor till close. Returning to 9:00 PM Saturday, The Gin Mill will have “Live & Kickin” set up and doing their “Live Music for all Occasions” show. This threepiece party and good time rock band plays to the desires of their audience and really does create a good 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. Like we usually mention, The Gin Mill serves their excellent, yet reasonably priced, menu till midnight on weekends. So after another football Sunday, when our Bills just might surprise us and win, we move on to Monday and our regular weekly FUN & GOOD TIMES. We begin on Monday in The Gin Mill with their “All U Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner” for only $6.99. As always, “Country Connor, The Crasher”, or if you wish CCTC, will be on bar duty feeding The Gin Mill’s Sound System with excellent traditional country tunes until The Giants take on The Redskins. Then Gin Mill Football Monday will begin and run until the game ends. Just to the east on Washington Street, at 10:00 PM Sharpe, Monday rounds out in Madigans with Church on Monday. Deacon Dan and Reverend Jack, like the last few weeks, will hopefully hook up with Bongo’s Freddie. This threesome will, as they always do, have Madigans Partiers BOPPIN, WEVEN & ROCKIN to the beat of their original Honky Tonk to RockA-Billy tunes. Thereby, making Madigans a very neat place to visit this and every Monday night. The Wednesday gig of this week will begin at 8:00 PM in The Gin Mill with “Joe Wagner” and hopefully “John Winston” doing their Traditional to almost Retro Folk to Southern Rock Acoustic Music Show. As has happened the last few weeks, Freddie and Retro Lil Joey should join in helping them create an even better and more retro Gin Mill Wednesday Night of Music. This show is, and always has been, the best. The week becomes complete with two 8:00 PM Thursday gigs. First 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, Thursday The Gin Mill will be ROCKIN. Also at 8:00 PM Thursday The PUB in Great Valley will have “DJ Felony” along with his
Karaoke Show back for another really FUN gig. This neat show gives The PUB Patrons two options. You may be part of the show or just kick back and enjoy the music produced by this neat show and The Local FUN PUB Good Times.
Benefit Party for Red Cross Hurricane Sandy Victims Need Your Help
Mary Klahn and Sheila Gallagher are organizing a local community fundraiser with all donations going to the Red Cross. The Ham, Turkey & Steak Party will be held at the Ellicottville American Legion on Friday, December 7 at 7 p.m. Photo by Jennie Acklin.
Mary Klahn and Sheila Gallagher want to help Hurricane Sandy victims and are organizing this local community fundraiser with all donations going to the Red Cross. The Ham, Turkey & Steak Party will be held on Friday, Dec. 7 at the American Legion in Ellicottville beginning at 7 p.m. Party organizers are planning a 50/50 raffle, Chinese auction, lots of delicious food, and refreshments with a cash bar for the evening. Come on down and enjoy the holidays to socialize with your friends and neighbors while helping some far away friends at a time of great need. How can you help right now? Donations of Chinese auction items are needed, as well as
party and food donations. Naturally, lots of volunteers are needed, too! Come down and help for a few hours. It feels so good! So, if you can spare some donations, please take them to the Co-Operative Extension Building Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m., and leave with any of the volunteers there. You can also call Shelia at (716) 801-0522 or Mary at (716) 4504312. Checks can be made out to “Red Cross Relief Fund” and mailed to Mary Klahn, P.O. Box 475, Ellicottville, N.Y. 14731. According to Klahn, “All money will go directly to the Red Cross Relief Fund. This is a non-partisan community event, and we just want to help all the families affected by Hurricane Sandy however we can.”
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Ellicottville–Great Valley Recreational Trail
Group Establishes Fund at Foundation
A committee working to create a multiuse recreational trail through Ellicottville and Great Valley has established a new fund at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation to assist in the creation and maintenance of the trail. “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 to shop at local businesses,” said Ken Hinman, founder of the Ellicottville–Great Valley Recreational Trail committee. Prior to establishing a fund, the group met with Joe Higgins, chair of the Allegheny River Valley Trail committee, who shared his insight on constructing a trail as well as fundraising and providing for a trail’s maintenance. Mr. Higgins was also instrumental in the creation of the Community Foundation as
a charter member, serving on the board until 2004. The Community Foundation was established in 1995 in order to manage funds to benefit the Olean area, including donations to support the creation of the Allegheny River Valley Trail. As such, the Allegheny River Valley Trail Fund was the first fund at the Community Foundation. “The Foundation is a perfect fit for this project,” said Ellicottville Mayor Charles Coolidge. “The Allegheny River Valley Trail is thriving, and our group is confident the Ellicottville Great Valley Trail will be just as successful.” 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 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. The Community Foundation provides to its fund donors administrative services such as gift processing and acknowledgments, investment management through a professional investment manager, and tax filing. Any nonprofit organization or any organization seeking nonprofit status interested in starting a fund at the Community Foundation can benefit from the these services. For more information, contact the Community Foundation at (716) 3724433, email foundation@ cattfoundation.org or visit w w w. c a t t f o u n d a t i o n . o rg . Find us on Facebook at www. facebook.com/cattfoundation.
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.
Village Parking Reminder
There is “NO PARKING” on Monroe & Washington Streets from 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., December 1st thru March 31st
By William Thomas
Three steps to home maintenance: 1. Look helpless, 2. Act reckless, 3. Get out of the way! I greatly admire men who are good with their hands – the purveyors of sump pumps, the repairers of appliances, the restorers of fine furniture, the fixers, the mixers, life’s household elixirs. They are homestead heroes these weekend warriors, these Home Depot deputies, these men who put the tread in Canadian Tire. Unfortunately, I’m not one of those guys. Truth be told I can get hurt just leafing through the yellow pages trying to find one of those guys. I’m not entirely useless but if I had to first find and then put a match to a burned out pilot light in order to heat my house in the dead of winter, the title of that particular Tool Time episode would be: “KABOOM!” Lakeside living is fraught with the perils of frozen pipes and flooded basements, breakwall damage and varmints under the cottage. When I bought my first house here on Sunset Bay, the local handyman took pity on me and I hired him whenever I had a home repair crisis at ten bucks an hour. “I’ll help,” I said, “You know, carry stuff, hand you tools. It’ll save you time.” (And I’m thinking, me money). So I helped him. Once. The second time he came to do a job he had a new fee schedule: “Ten bucks an hour, fifteen if you help me.” I don’t know why he was so upset, I even paid him for the time it took him to fish his tool box out of the septic tank. He used a stainless steel snake attached to a big fishing lure with a bungy cord at the top hooked onto a spanner. Man, I could watch those guys work all day! So I did my own home repairs for awhile which is to say the place was going to hell in a handbasket and the handbasket was held together with dental floss and Elmer’s Glue. Then one day my neighbour John Grant showed up as I was
about to start a small project. I was standing barefoot on the back lawn next to a pile of four by fours with a pencil behind my ear and a chain saw roaring in my right hand. “What the hell are you doing?” he shouted. “Cuttin’ these boards to size,” I yelled back. “Drill some holes; place the boards against the bottom of the house. Air vents. Keep skunks out!” “Stand over there,” he screamed, turning off the chain saw and taking it to his van. He returned with his toolbox, used a handsaw to cut the boards and attached a spade bit to his electric drill making holes two inches in diameter. He cut round patches of screen for the holes and let me pass him the tacks to attach them. We’re a pretty good team, John and I. Seriously, the entire job took forty minutes as opposed to the two days I’d set aside to do it on my own. So that worked well for 13 years. I’d invite John down for a beer and when he arrived I’d be standing there, looking confused, with some menacing tool in my hand and at a pile of hardware supplies which still had price tags on them. “What the hell are you doin’?” “This thing keeps cutting out. Must be an electrical short. I’m just going to go open it up and see if there’s a loose wire . . . .” To which John would say: “Stand over there. No, way over there.” Then John moved away but he comes back to windsurf off my beach and he always makes the same mistake: he calls before he comes. That gives me one half hour to lay out my latest household maintenance project in a heap on the patio and stand there looking menacing with a sharp instrument or a power tool in my hand just as John pulls into the driveway. “What the hell are you doin’?”
“I’m going to stand over there,” I say, saving both of us a bit of time. Vacuum cleaner belts got replaced, a dog ramp into the bed got built. Beach stairs were measured and designed, the TV and stereo fitted with ‘no-surge’ adapters. Gradually preferring windsurfing to working on my house, John seemed harder to convince so the props got more menacing. One time I’d be holding a crowbar and the next time a hatchet. The machete tied to my belt worked like a charm. As the winds on Sunset Bay picked up this summer John focused on the water and I became desperate. I resorted to self-mutilation. Nothing terribly serious, a cut here, a bruise there. And it worked for a while. Yesterday I was faced with a dehumidifier that suddenly quit and a 30’ rotor antenna that needs to come down. For thirty minutes I stood in my driveway waiting for John, holding an X-Acto knife and staring at my baby toe. I know I have to stop this nonsense soon. Television keeps showing that eerie X-ray of the American roofer with the four-inch nail lodged in his head. Somehow he managed to shoot himself in the head with a powerful nail gun. The black and white skeletal photo shows the nail a hair away from puncturing his brain. He has no ill effects whatsoever and will soon have the nail removed. Doctors are calling it a miracle. I just hope I don’t have to go that far. For comments, ideas and copies of The True Story of Wainfleet, go to www.williamthomas.ca
HV Opening Day Cont. from Front Page
seating areas with a panoramic view of the slopes and two sizable decks, one with a fire pit. The new Mountainside Grill will feature gourmet pizza, several self-serve food stations and plenty of room to move around. The stone fireplace and 180-degree views in the Ullr Bar with will surely become a popular watering hole for the après ski crowd. Parents can
drop their children off at the cheerfully decorated Day Care Center also is located on the main level. The top floor of the lodge is generously designed with a soaring three-story cathedral ceiling with tongue-and-groove cedar decking, hefty wooden beams, a two-story stone chimney with a double fireplace and extra-large exterior
decks. Expanded conference and events spaces are on the top level, along with the main bar – the T-Bar. Construction of the lodge began in March 2012, with over 250 tradespeople from over 30 companies working on the building. Most contractors were from the local Western New York/Western Pennsylvania area.
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Get to Know: Jeff Clancy
Title: Snowmaking Supervisor, Holiday Valley A Few Facts: Jeff Clancy may well be the most important person at Holiday Valley at this time of year. He is in charge of the vast snowmaking operation there – and everyone wants him to get very busy, very soon! Jeff has been a fixture at Holiday Valley since the winter of 1993-94 when he started as a snowmaker. He worked summers at Darien Lake outside of Batavia. In 2000, he went full time at the resort and, in 2005, was promoted to snowmaking supervisor. During the off-season, he works in grounds maintenance and at some of Holiday Valley’s special events. Jeff has seen a lot of changes in snowmaking technology over the years and believes that Holiday Valley has the most advanced system around. With the addition of 72 new automated snow guns over the past summer, there are now 100 guns in place around the mountain, all controlled by a central computer station that monitors each gun and adjusts them for wind direction and temperature. But, says Jeff, the computer is only one very important tool in the process. “The snowmakers have to be out on the mountain making sure the guns are working properly, and correcting them if they are not. Each gun can be controlled manually as well,” he said. Ellicottville is in Jeff’s
blood. Both of his parents grew up here, though he was raised in Portville. He lived in Ellicottville for eight years before getting married and moving with his wife and two children to Allegany. Jeff is a skier. His wife and 13-year-old son prefer snowboarding. He hopes his daughter (age 2) will choose skiing, too. Q: What do you think makes Ellicottville special? A: As a younger man, I was attracted to the bar scene in Ellicottville. It’s the kind of place where you get to know the bar and restaurant owners and their staffs, and you really feel like you’re part of the community. My job was here, I lived here and I could walk everywhere. Now that I’m a bit older, I don’t go to bars much, but I still love the energy of the community – whether it’s the mellowness of summer or the excitement when it becomes a resort destination in winter. Q: In an ideal world, what would you like to see change in Ellicottville in the next five - ten years? A: I’d like to see an effort by the community to somehow make Ellicottville more affordable for the people who work here. Housing and taxes are too expensive for many of my friends and me, so we have to move farther away. I would love to live and raise my kids in Ellicottville, but it’s just not doable. Q: What would you like to see stay the same in Ellicottville in the next five ten years?
A: I like the pace of Ellicottville all year round. It’s great when it’s quiet in the summer, and it’s equally great when it’s a boomtown in the winter. I wouldn’t want that to change too much. Q: What are your favorite area events/activities? A: Holiday Valley sponsors some of my personal favorites. I love every minute of Winter Carnival, because my snowmaking team sponsors and staffs the Snow Bar, which gets more fun every year. The Pond Skimming Party in the spring and the Mudslide we did last summer are both great. And, of course, Fall Festival is just a great weekend all around, both at the Valley and in town. I’ve been going to that for years and wouldn’t miss it. Q: So when will the slopes be opening? A: As soon as the weather cooperates. Snowmaking is best when it’s 28 degrees or less, preferably for an extended period. The only thing I can say is: “Be patient.”
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Legal Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF ELLICOTTVILLE
Please take notice that the regular meeting of the Ellicottville Town Board scheduled for Wednesday, December 19, 2012 has been rescheduled for Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 6:00 pm in the Ellicottville Town Hall at 1 W. Washington Street, Ellicottville, New York. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF ELLICOTTVILLE
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, December 11, 2012 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, December 11, 2012 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
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, December 11, 2012 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, December 11, 2012 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
Lucky Boy & Girl To Win CCB Holiday Give-Away
All eight CCB (Cattaraugus County Bank) locations will accept entries for a drawing to be held on Dec. 19, 2012. There will be 2 winners bank-wide; one boy and one girl. Each will receive a GIANT Christmas stocking stuffed with games and activities for children of all ages. “Everyone at CCB agrees
that, at this special time of year, the joy in their laughter and the love in the eyes of the kids warm all of our hearts,” states CCB Senior VP, COO and Marketing Manager Joni Simcick. “And we’d like to share in some of that by brightening the day for a lucky boy and a lucky girl.” The drop boxes and entries will be available from December
1st through December 14th and winners will be notified via telephone after the drawing(s). So encourage any child you know to enter ... OR why not surprise them and put their name in the box yourself? CCB is an FDIC insured New York State chartered independent, community bank.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around Ellicottville and anyone who hasn’t been around since last spring will notice a few changes among the evergreen boughs and twinkle lights adorning the village streets and shop windows. A couple weeks ago, I checked in with some of the local businesses that have opted out of the recent round of “Musical Buildings” and stayed put. This week I caught up with a few more of these entrepreneurial anchors to find out what they’ve been up to. My first stop was Dom’s Butcher Block. Dom’s is the destination in Ellicottville for all things to titillate the taste buds of the most discerning carnivore including fresh cut meats, sausages, seafood, smoked meats and cheeses. The entire back wall is now dedicated to a full line of gourmet D’Avolio balsamic vinegars and olive oils for cooking and dipping, with “flavors” ranging from butter to dark chocolate. I can hardly contain myself. Tips Up has been a favorite culinary fixture in the village since 1980 and with good reason. Each time we visit, my husband vows he’s going to try something different on the menu but just can’t get past their Delmonico steak with Stilton butter. All we have to do is walk past the door and the poor man starts to salivate like one of Pavlov’s dogs. Next time you’re out for an evening in town you might want to try bellying up to the bar instead of getting a table. The bar at
Tips Up is a fun place to enjoy a great meal and an opportunity to meet some of the Ellicottville locals. Weary skiers and shoppers won’t want to miss a cozy dinner in front of the stone fireplace at one of Ellicottville’s most unique historical buildings. The Barn Restaurant has been a favorite since 1963. Built in 1895, The Barn has been used as a stable, temporary jail and blacksmith shop. Today it boasts a cozy, relaxing atmosphere where good friends and families can gather for a fine, casual meal. I’m including Kabob’s Kafe in this article even though they have moved. They just didn’t switch buildings. Their signature kabobs, gyros and Greek souvlaki are so delicious that I can’t help myself. What’s new is that the building was literally picked up last summer, spun around and dropped into the old parking lot behind Balloons. No, really. The restaurant has settled into its new location and added a new bar and deck on the first floor and another deck on the second for outdoor dining when the snow melts. Next stop was the Gin Mill, the classic Ellicottville tavern and a local favorite since they first opened their doors on Washington Street fin 1976. I just love sitting at the bar and checking out all the goofy signs and pictures behind the bar. You can’t say you’ve visited Ellicottville unless you’ve grabbed a burger and a beer while shooting a game of pool at the Gin Mill. Visitors who prefer a more
cozy and private setting for their local stay will want to unwind at the Ilex Inn. Located just east and a brisk walk from the center of town, the Ilex has six luxury suites and a guest cottage that offer the intimacy and quiet ambiance that only a bed and breakfast can – and so much more. Each suite offers a private bath, fireplace, cable TV, air conditioning and Wi-Fi. A stop at the Winery of Ellicottville is a great way to set the stage for a relaxing evening at home after a hard day on the slopes or shopping in town. Owners Sam Sheehy and Dominick Spicola opened the winery on Monroe Street in 2010 and have scoured local vineyards for the best grapes to create 20 varieties of fabulous fermented libations. Stop in for a tasting and treat yourself. You won’t want to spill a drop. There’s something to be said about keeping your business local, especially with things like liability insurance. The next time you’re involved in a fender bender or a tree falls on your ski chalet the good folks over at Weed Ross Insurance are like dealing with old friends. A simple phone call or a quick visit to their office on Monroe Street will get you back on track before you can say “excrement occurs.” And there you have it. Change is good, but everyone needs a few familiar landmarks to stay grounded. Change or no, the bottom line is that there’s no place like Ellicottville for the holidays – or any other time of the year.
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advise and market the event, intended to combine road and mountain bike courses that will be fun for the entire family while showcasing the beautiful Ellicottville countryside. “We’re going to try to combine it as a mountain bike/ road tour. The mountain bike side will actually be a race but the road ride of it will just be a ride,” explained Jackson. “We won’t have to close and have intersections blocked like for Centurion.” Jackson is looking at holding the event some time toward the end of May or beginning of June and said, “(We’ll) come up with a nice route, get some sponsors, see what we can come up with for people running the rest stops.” Jackson is hoping to include a century loop, because the 100-mile course attracts people because it presents a unique challenge for them, and when
you factor in Ellicottville’s terrain, it will definitely push people to the limit. Jackson wants to keep the registration feel reasonable, estimating it will cost about $35-$50 per rider including recognition for their efforts. The Jacksons plan to use this event to help raise funds for local organizations, which in turn would assist with the event. Completely separate from this event, Baldwin is organizing a large-scale mountain biking competition intended to draw competitive racers in the East, including colleagues from Pittsburgh and State College, Pa., as well as Virginia, Maryland, Ohio and Canada. He is in the process of examining regional race schedules to identify a springtime date that won’t conflict with other major races. “The race I have in mind would be a 50- to 65-
mile mountain bike race. The race would target the mid- to high-level racer that likes a good, hard challenge,” he said. “I have done a fair amount of endurance mountain bike racing and would love to put one on in Ellicottville.” While Baldwin has organized races in the past, the spring event will be more widespread and will require greater resources. His vision includes cash and items for prizes, with money for the top three or five men and women. Baldwin said the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce has offered to help him iron out some of the details and assist with event promotion. “I have an idea of the course, but I still need to do a complete pre-ride to get the exact miles and elevation change,” he said. “There are a lot of logistics to be figured out yet.”
Kwik Fill/Red Apple Cont. from Front Page
Mill Street, with eight pumping stations, abundant parking, easy entry and exit, and more than 4,000 square feet of Red Apple store space. Peter Conley, vice president of retail marketing for United Refining Company, which owns Kwik Fill/Red Apple (as well as the Country Fair and Keystone brands), is especially excited about the opening of Food Express, the company’s fresh food service. Food Express will offer an extensive menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner options to go, including freshly made breakfast sandwiches, pizza, salads, subs, melts and other popular items. “We’ll also offer a wide selection of flavored coffees, flavored waters and beer, as well as a larger supply of household items, snacks and automotive supplies,” he added. A Grand Opening celebration
of the new location will be scheduled to take place after the first of the year, said Conley. “We need to make sure everything is working smoothly,” he explained.
Grand Opening plans will include giveaways and special promotions to introduce residents and visitors to the location’s expanded services.
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Auditions for The Springville Players
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Auditions for The Springville Players second show of the season, The 39 Steps, will take place at Springville Center for the Arts, 37 North Buffalo Street, Springville, NY 14141 on December 10 and 11 from 7-9pm. Based on a Hitchcock film, this zany reinterpretation written by Patrick Barlow requires a cast of four playing over 100 parts. No preparation is required. Perusal Scripts are available at Springville Center for the Arts. The production runs February 7-17. 716-592-9038
Springville Center for the Arts announces auditions for its June 2013 production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play, Glengarry Glen Ross, to be held at Springville Center for the Arts, 37 North Buffalo Street, Springville, NY 14141. Actors who can play ages ranging from twenties to sixties, men OR women, will be supplied sides for readings on Monday, December 3rd from 7pm to 9pm and again on Tuesday, December 4th from 7pm to 9pm. If you would like an advanced copy emailed to you, contact the director, Ronald J. Leonardi at rjleonardi@roadrunner.com. 716-592-9038.
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United Church Of Ellicottville Presents its 4th annual Christmas Bazaar
Sat. Dec. 1, 10Am-4pm, featuring eleven different craft vendors, “The boutique” - gently used scarves, sweaters, vests, purses and jewelry, “The antique corner”, The Christmas Shop, bake sale, homemade soup, basket raffle. Use the side entrance to the church hall on Elk Street
Horse Resource is hosting their 2nd annual Tack Swap and Auction on Sat Dec 1st. Please join us for a “Bit” of fun, “Horsing” around, and enjoy our “feedbag”! We will be serving lunch and also holding a Bake sale.
We are still have a few tables available (just $10) and are welcoming donations of clean tack or other horsey items. Perhaps you’d rather bake for us!!!! Donations of either kind can be dropped off at the Community Center
in Allegany on Saturday morning. If you need pick-up, please let me know Asap! Thanks for your continued support and commitment to these majestic animals.
We are pleased to bring you another afternoon music fest complete with our now famous crock-pot luncheon on Sunday December 9th @ 12 NOON from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ellicottville, NY. Homecoming Dulcimers will prepare a wonderful assortment
of crock-pot meals for you to choose from and while you are enjoying lunch we will get you into the Christmas Spirit with our program featuring old time Christmas Carols. Everyone is invited and it you love to make cookies...we are asking if you could bring a few of your
favorite Christmas Cookies along for desert. Please invite your family and friends for a fun filled luncheon.... compliments of Homecoming Dulcimers! Come and enjoy the magic of Christmas, Crock-pots and Cookies
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Mary Catherine (Kay) Stokes (August 25, 1921 - November 22, 2012), devoted daughter of the late Timothy and Beatrice (Hart) Stokes. Preceded in death by her brother Gerard Stokes and sister Gayle (Kenneth) Junker. Survived by her brother Paul (Margaret) Stokes also survived by sisterin-law Lois Stokes. Kay is also survived by 18 nieces and nephews and countless great and great-great nieces and nephews. Kay was a daily parishioner at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church in Ellicottville, N.Y. where she attended mass daily in the church built by her grandfather. She served as secretary for a brief time and at her parish could be relied upon to assist in the counting of collections. Kay volunteered her time for Meals on Wheels well into her late eighties. She was a graduated of Ellicottville High, Class of 1939.
She was a woman well before her time and briefly attended Ohio State University and Capital University in Columbus, Ohio. She worked for the Cattaraugus County Draft Board in Ellicottville, Veteran’s Administration in Olean, N.Y. and Cattaraugus County Cuttlery in Little Valley, N.Y. and retired as Deputy Auditor for Cattaraugus County. Kay was fiercely independent and lived all 91 years of her life at her family homestead in Ellicottville until the time of her death. Kay raised countless Golden Retrievers, including several Barney’s, a Phoenix and her surviving pooch Tabitha, whom she continued to take responsibility for in spite of the fact she no longer lived with her. In addition to her brother Paul, her nephew Jiggs saw her daily and was a trusted caretaker, without whom she would have been unable to
maintain her independence. While Kay would have been the last person to have ever boasted of her contributions to her community and her family, she regularly went above and beyond helping those less fortunate that her with her generosity. She never sought acknowledgement and would have shunned it, but her life story would not be complete without recognizing her unselfish and unheralded love, which she demonstrated not only in words, but, more importantly in the actions she carried out, day after day. A Mass of Christian Burial was said Monday, November 26, 2012 at 11 a.m. from the Holy Name of Mary Church in Ellicottville, N.Y. Burial took place in the Holy Cross cemetery, Ellicottville N.Y. Memorials are requested to be sent to a charity of the donors’ choice.
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Christmas, Cookies Cont. from Front Page
pace and take a relaxing walk up and down village sidewalks, warm up in quaint village shops and restaurants, and be sure to keep an eye out for candy elves, carolers and even a live camel. Kids can look forward to a visit from the jolly old elf, a living nativity scene and the annual Reindog Parade. The day begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 6 p.m., with Santa arriving at 4 p.m. at the 1887 Building on the corner of Washington and Jefferson streets. From 10 a.m.–3 p.m., the Christmas Bazaar will be held at the United Church of Ellicottville on Elizabeth Street. From 3:30-5 p.m., enjoy holiday organ music and tours at St. John’s Episcopal Church on the corner of Washington and Jefferson streets, as well as ornament making and crafts for the children. Displays of nativity sets and angels will be
set up at Holy Name of Mary Church on Martha Street. From 4–5:30 p.m., there will be cocoa and cookies in Mrs. Claus’ kitchen at The Barn restaurant on Monroe Street – just follow the candy canes to get there! The whole family will enjoy viewing the village’s brilliant lights and festive holiday decorations as they take a cozy wagon ride departing from the Town Hall. Be sure not to miss the Reindog Parade at 4:30 p.m., scheduled to take place along Washington Street. Bring your dog and you can be in the parade, too. Then, at 6 p.m., the living nativity rounds out the day in the village gazebo. On Saturday, Mrs. Claus and a few helpers will greet you as you step across the winter wonderland threshold of Katy’s Café & Cake Creations between 5–8 p.m. Owner Katy
Herbach is hoping to entice donors to stop at her café on Washington Street with cash donations for the Rotary Club’s Family Support for Ellicottville fund, nonperishable food items for the Ellicottville Food Pantry and toys for Santa’s Workshop in exchange for a free bag of Katy’s Cookies for Compassion – her famous holiday cookies. The café will serve as an ongoing community collection site until Dec. 20. If you have questions, please call Katy at (716) 699-8860 or email katyscafe@yahoo.com. Come and enjoy a relaxing holiday weekend in Ellicottville! It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Ellicottville is the perfect setting to catch the spirit of the holiday season.
Sorting donations for the Irish Christmas, to be held Friday Nov 30, 6 p.m. at the Gin Mill in Ellicottville
A country-style Christmas tree and fully stocked shelves await shoppers at Ellicottville Country Store & Antiques, located at 5364 Route 242 East, Ellicottville. Call 699-6100 for more information, open Wed - Sun. Photo by Jennie Acklin.
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vests, purses and jewelry, “The antique corner”, The Christmas Shop, bake sale, homemade soup, basket raffle. Use the side entrance to the church hall on Elk Street 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. December 1 Opening Reception Mill Street Art Gallery 100 for 100ish Show 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
Dec 1 Routes to Art Holiday Sale Seneca Allegany Admin Building Featuring hand crafted artwork from 40 regional and Seneca Nation artists, just in time for the holidays! http:// RoutesToArt.com 90 Ohi:yo’ Way Salamanca, NY 716-3727455 Dec 1 Christmas Stroll and Living Nativity
Dec 1 2nd Annual Tack Swap and Auction
10am Allegany Community Center, 188 West Main Street, Allegany. Tack Swap at 10am. Tack Auction at 2 pm. Proceeds to benefit Horses in Need.
Village of Ellicottville 10am-7pm Experience a unique, old-fashioned holiday season with the Christmas Stroll.
Dec 1 Katy’s Cookies for Compassion Fundraiser for Family Support of Ellicottville Cash, nonperishable food items, toys Dec 1 United Church Of Ellicottville 10A Washington St, E’ville. 4th annual Christmas Bazaar Kickoff Event 5-8pm 10am-4pm, featuring 11 different *Donors receive a special bag craft vendors, “The boutique” - of Katy’s holiday sugar cookies gently used scarves, sweaters,
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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 - This class will meet from 7PM to 8:30 PM on Tuesdays, January 8th and January 15th. The fee for this class is $15. 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
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 Dec 7 Ham, Turkey & Steak Party to Benefit Red Cross 7 p.m. American Legion, Ellicottville
Dec 15 4th Annual Reindeer Day Live Reindeer, Santa Claus, free candy canes and hot cocoa for the kids. Basket raffle, crafts and bake sale. Salamanca Historical Museum, 125 Main Street, Salamanca, NY Dec 15 9am-3pm Christmas Flea & Craft Bazaar The Sparrows Nest 15 N. Main Street-Route 353, Cattaraugus Village NY Donations Accepted For Local Food Pantry Dec 16 Community Christmas
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. Copper Enamel Class Due to the popularity of this class a second date has been added - come join instructor Cathy Lacy on December 12th from 6:30 – 8:30 pm to make your own copper enamel jewelry. There will be time to make several pieces including pins and pendants. Make one for yourself
Cantata at the United Church on 53 Elizabeth Street in Ellicottville, 3:00 on Dec. 16th, 2012 Dec 16 Cattaraugus County Snowmobile Trails open
Hunting season ends the 18th and Snowmobile season begins the 19th, weather permitting, of course. Call 1-800-331-0543 for a FREE copy of the 2012/2013 Enchanted Mountains Snowmobile Trail Map. Dec 31 Holiday Valley’s 2012 New Years Eve Celebration and Torchlight Parade Torchlight parade at 11:30 and fireworks at 11:45 with the Grand Finale at midnight. For more information on this event please visit http://www. HolidayValley.com Jan 4-5 Ellicottville’s Winter Blues Festival 2013 Come and enjoy the hot sounds of Blues throughout the Village of Ellicottville, in local hot spots on this cold winter weekend. For more information on this event please visit http://www. ellicottvilleny.com and one for a Christmas present! 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. Book Club meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1:30 pm. The December 12th book is “The Time Keeper” by Mitch Albom. Contact Bev Webster at 945-4089 for more information.
Story time is every Wednesday at 11:15 a.m.
Community Meetings All meetings are at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
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. www.stjohnsofellicottville.org •St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Ellicottville 6360 Rt. 219 East, 699-2265 Worship Sat. 5pm, Sun.10:30am Sun. Sch. & Adult Bible Study 9am
•United Church, Ellicottville Cr. Elizabeth and Elk Sts. 699-4003 Sun. Sch. 10:15am, Worship, 10am •First Baptist Church, Great Valley 5049 Rt.219, 945-4629 Sun. Sch. 9:30am Worship 10:45am & 6:30pm •United Methodist Church, Great Valley 5242 Rt. 219, 945-4375 Sun. Sch. 10am, Worship 11am
Movie Night Friday, November 30th at 6:30 pm the library will be hosting the movie “Brave”.
This event is free and will take place in the Community Room of the library.
Ashford (2nd Tuesday) Dec 11 Cattaraugus Village (2nd Monday) Dec 10 East Otto (2nd Tuesday) Dec 11 Ellicottville Town (3rd Wed) Dec 19, 6pm Ellicottville Village (2nd Monday) Dec 10, 6pm Great Valley (2nd Monday) Dec 10 Humphrey (2nd Monday) Dec 10 Little Valley Town (2nd Monday) Dec 10 Little Valley Village (2nd Tuesday) Dec 11 Mansfield (3rd Monday) Dec 17 Otto (3rd Tuesday) Dec 18 Salamanca City (2nd Wednesday) Dec 12 Salamanca Town (2nd Tuesday) Dec 11
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Santa and his Elves, lighting the Christmas tree
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Gift the Gift of Art – Visit Routes to Art Holiday Sale Dec. 1
Looking for an original and unique gift for someone special this holiday season? Stop by the Routes to Art Holiday Sale this Saturday, Dec. 1 and give the gift of art this year. For the third year, the Cattaraugus County Arts Council is producing the holiday fine art sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Grand Hall of the Seneca Allegany Administration Building at 90 Ohiyo Way, right off the casino exit in Salamanca. “We chose the Seneca Administration building because of its central location and the fact that all the Routes to Art artists can easily fit inthe Grand Hall. Instead of shopping in a mall from store to store, shoppers make their way from booth to booth finding unique and affordable holiday
gifts,” said Anne ConroyBaiter, executive director of the Cattaraugus County Arts Council The sale features some of the participating artists in next year’s 2013 Routes to Art open studio tour. Now in its sixth year, Routes to Art (RTA) is an annual, self-guided, openstudio artists’ tour taking place across Cattaraugus County and the Seneca Nation of Indians. Next year’s tour is scheduled for May 18-19, 2013. Regional artists like Cherie Antle, Anne Conroy-Baiter, Patricia Eckstrom, Karen Fitzpatrick, Elliott Hutten, Elizabeth Jankowski, Dawn Lombardi, Tom Martin, Keith McKale, Kristina McLeod, Penny Minner, Rose Nuszkowski, Dee Smith, Dug Stein, Cheryl Tome, Michael
Weishan and others will display and sell many cash-and-carry items. Shoppers can expect to find cards, books, prints, jewelry, pottery, ornaments, as well as paintings, stained glass, basket weaving, woodcarving, photography and more. “The Holiday Sale is a great opportunity to see a selection of our Routes to Art artists in one location under one roof. In this economy, when it’s so important to support local commerce, the Routes to Art Holiday Sale makes it easy to find the perfect holiday gifts and feel good about your purchases,” said Conroy-Baiter. Cash, checks and credits cards accepted. For more information, visit www. myartscouncil.net, call (716) 372-7455, or email info@ myartscouncil.net.
Reserve Your Seat for Adult Art Classes Pottery, Jewelry-Making and Paper Sculpture Weekend Kids’ Classes in December
The Cattaraugus County Arts Council (CCAC) has announced a new full schedule of art classes at the Community Art and Pottery at 100 West Main St. in Allegany, N.Y. This winter, stay warm at the CCAC studio and enjoy the arts. Courtney Blackmon, CCAC’s Programs and Grants
Manager said, “The arts council is introducing a variety of classes for people of all skill levels. The perfect candidates for these classes are those people who are curious and have an open spirit toward learning. We’ll do the rest.” On Nov. 30, the fun and creativity continues with
Dazzling Dichroic Fused Glass Jewelry. Cherie Antle will teach participants how to making their own dazzling, colorful, and iridescent fused glass jewelry in this handson workshop. ($35 for CCAC members/$45 for nonmembers) On the Dec. 2, learn to
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We’re Moving to Ellicottville Square!
Ellicottville Times and Other Businesses Shift Offices
by Eva Potter
It’s official! Beginning Dec. 1, Ellicottville Square will be the new home of the Ellicottville Times newspaper and many other tenants. Our modern, new office will be located at 25 Bristol Lane off Fillmore Street in the old Nannen bat factory, which has been beautifully renovated and subdivided into commercial space. “This is such an exciting opportunity for us to expand our offices to make room for our growing newspaper and Keystone Designers promotional product business,” said Jennie Acklin, owner of the Ellicottville Times, who jumped at the opportunity to become a tenant in this beautiful building. “I’ve signed a five-year lease and look forward to calling this home for a very long time. Everyone is welcome to stop by any time.” Tim and Bonnie’s Pizza at 2 Bristol Lane and the eightlane EVL Bowling alley at 8 Bristol Lane, owned by Heather Sprague’s parents Tim and Bonnie Garey, will occupy a large chunk of space in the building as well. Heather, who is married to developer Kody Sprague, said, “Having the restaurant and bowling alley open is not only a huge milestone for Sprague Development, it was a personal journey as well with the
relationship between developer Kody and his in-laws! (I personally could not be more proud of all of them.) In the coming weeks, we look forward to moving in new tenants and getting everyone situated. We adore this town. It’s been a real labor of love. The response has been great so far.” Soon these businesses will be joined by JCR Medical Services, the SAN Group/ Carpet Pros Restoration, EVLrocks.com, Rustix Hair Design (formerly School House Salon) and Core Performance Fitness and Training. Kim Logel, owner of Core Performance Fitness and Training at 33 Bristol Lane, said her business is expected to relocate to Ellicottville Square in January.
“The new studio will hold space for personal training and group fitness in two separate but adjoining rooms. The new facility will fit the needs of more clients and more smallgroup training. It also offers an outdoor option in good weather,” said Logel. When asked if she was excited about the upcoming move, she exclaimed, “Heck ya! This space is a dream come true!” Jack Quavis of EVLRocks. com said he is making the move for business reasons and said he’s “moving into the future of EVL on Friday. This Place Rocks!” Another future tenant, School House Salon, owned by Debbie Halloran with daughter
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Project Christmas
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Ellicottville Central School Employees’ and Community Members’ Fundraiser
Project Christmas started back in the early 1960’s and through the combined efforts of Ellicottville Central School employees and community members it continues to provide an “extra touch” at Christmas time for many of our local families. This “partnership” between the school and community will provide food, gifts, necessities and support to more than 65 families and 60 senior citizens who live in our community. The program spends between $5,000 to $6,000 annually through the generous support of residents and seasonal visitors.
“Gift tags”are located on gift trees throughout the community at Ellicottville Pharmacy, M & T Bank, Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, and Five Star Bank. Students in grades K-12 also get involved by bringing in non-perishable food items with juniors and seniors also involved with the delivery. With the difficult economic troubles we are facing and many families struggling to get by, the need for help throughout our community is even greater. Project Christmas is once again accepting donations;
if you are able to contribute please consider making a donation. Your support will directly help those in need in our own community. Monetary donations can be made out to “Project Christmas” and mailed to: Ellicottville Central School ATTN: Kim Watt, School Nurse 5873 Route 219 Ellicottville, New York 14731. If you have any questions regarding the program please call Nurse Watt at 699-2318. Your generous support in the past has helped to keep this program alive. Please help make the Christmas Season.
Project Christmas organizers, left to right, Kim Watt, Mark Ward, Sharon Morton, Sandy Olson, Caitlin Keller (Americorps) and Melissa Sawicki. Photo by Jennie Acklin.
Adult Art Classes Cont. from Front Page
make simple, beautiful wire coil jewelry from instructor Rebecca Wager. In this class, you will learn to make an Egyptian coil bracelet, as well as a pair of whimsical earrings, both to take home the very same day—making for a thoughtful handmade gift or a unique accent to an outfit. All supplies provided and no experience necessary. ($40 for CCAC members/$45 for nonmembers) Spend Dec. 8 with artist and Portage Hill Gallery owner Audrey Dowling. From 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Participants will get the opportunity to use clay to explore their own creativity and discover more about clay and glazing mediums. This class is open to all levels of participants. All supplies are included. ($65 for CCAC members/$75 for nonmembers)
Rounding out the winter classes for adults is a class from artist Patricia Eckstrom, who is renowned for her beautiful paper sculptures. From 7-9 p.m. on Dec. 13, recreate a delicate and beautiful landscape using paper. Each participant will create a piece of art to take home and frame as well as the skills to continue creating works at home. All skill levels are encouraged and all supplies are included. ($45 for CCAC members/$50 for nonmembers) CCAC also provides educational and fun art instruction for children. This winter’s classes will feature four sessions for students in kindergarten through 4th grade. Taught by artist Dena Sheehy, CCAC has created a series of classes from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday afternoons. Kids
will have the chance to make a beautiful collage self-portrait on Dec. 1, a functional and glazed coil pot on Dec. 8, and an abstract and bright colorful watercolor painting on Dec. 15. ($30 or $25 per session for anyone taking two or more classes) These Community Art and Pottery Studio classes not only provide rural residents easy access to artistic opportunities, but they also strengthen our local economy by providing income to area artists. These classes offer art instruction in multiple areas of discipline and provide a great opportunity to learn in a fun and nurturing environment. For a detailed class listing or to register online, visit www.myartscouncil.net or call Courtney at 716-3727455. At (716) 372-7455.
Ellicottville Students Attend Area All-State
Ten Ellicottville students have earned the wonderful experience of attending Area All-State this year based on the solos that they performed last year at the NYSSMA Solo Festival. Students all over WNY performed and only top students of each part are chosen to participate. From ECS the following students were chosen to participate in the Junior High Area All-State Band: Kaleigh Hunt on flute, Courtney
Health: Women and Weights by Kim Logel
Typically, I attempt to address all fitness levels and both genders when I write my articles about strength training. However, I am going to be gender biased with this article and write specifically about women and strength training. Why? Because many women are intimidated by a gym atmosphere and often turn to a male partner/friend for assistance. Then, after a few visits, women may be dismayed by the lessons they have learned from observing men. Lessons like making odd, guttural noises usually while lifting too much weight with very poor form or a curious attraction to the bench press and a zeal for exercises designed to work only the muscles the male can see in the mirror. So, what in the world can women learn from the average muscle head in the local gym? A lot. I won’t pretend that men do anything better than women in the weight room, but I think they understand a few concepts that women tend to ignore.
These concepts are actually very important rules for women who are serious about getting fit. Rule #1 – The purpose for lifting weights is to build muscle. What I always find interesting is that women say they want to tone, shape or sculpt their bodies. These words cater to women by telling them they can make their muscles look better without them getting bigger. This is not a realistic or healthy way to look at your muscles. If the weights are unchallenging, your muscles won’t grow. If your muscles don’t grow, they won’t look any better than they do now, even if someone could strip off whatever fat sits on top of them. With or without excess fat, your body simply will not look healthy and fit without well-trained muscle tissue. Rule #2 – Muscle is hard to build. “Bulky” … this is a word I hear from women, too. “I don’t want to get too bulky.” Unless you are an extreme genetic freak, you can’t get too bulky. A women’s body will not allow it. We are not blessed with testosterone like a man. The most likely outcome, assuming you are willing to work hard, is that you’ll come away with a small net loss in body weight, but a dramatic difference in
the way your body looks in the mirror and the way your clothes fit. Rule #3 – Results come from hard work and heavy weights. This rule seems obvious; however, after years of working in gyms I will never understand the women who work like galley slaves in spinning class but will choose Barbie-colored weights in the weight room. It’s not enough to progress from lifting the Barbie bells 15-20 times. It may tire you out, but it will not make your muscle bigger. Muscles grow for a variety of reasons, but the main one is strength. If you force them to get stronger, they will get bigger. Rule #4 – From time to time, you have to break some rules. Okay, so at the beginning of my article I dissed men for lifting too much weight and using imperfect form. While this may be true, it also shows that guys are willing to push themselves out to the edge of acceptable form to get that extra repetition in their final set of an exercise. You will rarely see women deviate from the textbook description of the exercise. While I’d never advocate lifting with bad form, there is more to strength training than coloring inside the lines.
I understand there is a certain amount of fear associated with going heavier and training harder. No one wants to risk an injury for the sake of one more repetition, but your body is designed for natural movement patterns, which support a range of variations. If what you are doing feels unnatural, think twice before doing it. If it’s what your body was designed to do, it’s probably not bad form … and a little extra can go along way. So, if you are a woman who truly aspires to becoming strong, building muscle and getting lean, you need to have a firm grasp of the reality of this undertaking or it’s just not going to work. And if it doesn’t, you’ll go right back to toning, shaping and sculpting, not to mention living in fear of being bulky. Even worse, you may just give up altogether on your fitness goals and that would be a truly sad ending. Stay tuned for my followup articles that will encourage, teach and coach you gals out there who are determined to “Lift like a man, but look like a goddess!”
Charlesworth and Katie Barry on clarinet and Madison Harris on trumpet. In addition, chorus students that were chosen for the Junior High Area All-State Chorus are: Quinn O’Rourke singing Bass voice and Kaitlyn Smith singing Soprano voice. This festival will be held at Akron Central School on November 2nd & 3rd 2012. Rehearsals are all day on the 2nd with more rehearsals and the concert on the 3rd.
Concerts begin at 1 pm and all are welcome to attend. There is an admission fee at the door. Senior High Area All-State Choir students chosen are: Bre Coolidge, Ciara Peters, Elizabeth Wendel and Alessia Filutze all singing soprano. The Senior High festival is held at SUNY Fredonia on November 16th & 17th. Concerts begin at 2 pm and all are welcome to attend. There is an admission fee at the door.
Ellicottville Square Cont. from Front Cover B Section
Ellicottville Square is remodeled and ready for new tenants, including the Ellicottville Times, School House Salon/newly renamed Rustix Hair Design, Tim and Bonnie’s Pizza, EVL Bowling, Core Performance Fitness, EVL Rocks, SAN Group/ Carpet Pros Restoration.
Jessica, is planning to relocate to Ellicottville Square around Jan. 1. Not only is the salon moving to a new location at 29 Bristol Lane, but it will also take on a new name – Rustix Hair Design. According to Debbie, the old name no longer accurately represented the businesses and it was time for a change to better reflect their services. Their business phone will stay the same as (716) 6994093. Halloran, has elderly customers who have had to drive around looking for a spot
to park at her current location in the 1887 Building, making it difficult for them to access her salon. “We needed extra space for sure, but the parking is going to be really beneficial for my business,” she said. She loves her new location, because “there’s no stairs and I’ll have my own entrance there and a handicapped spot right by my door making it easy to get in and out. It’s going to be awesome. We’re really excited.”
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Simply Food
Vegan Nut Loaf a Tasty Alternative to Turkey
By Liz Bares
By Liz Bares
I have several friends who are vegan. Some may argue that the vegan diet is too restricting, especially for young children. However, if you pay close attention to what your body is getting nutrient wise, it can be one of the healthiest diets out there. It is a challenge to prepare meals that are kid friendly and vegan if your children are persnickety about what veggies they eat. This week’s recipe comes from Sheila Taylor. Her son
Nut Mixture:
Garrett (and his wife Megan) helped me produce the Corn Moon Dinner a few years ago. Garrett’s parents and sister have been practicing vegans for a long time. Garrett, a professional chef, started becoming more diligent about his vegan diet about a year
ago, forsaking cheese, eggs and meat. This Thanksgiving they had a nut loaf as their turkey. I asked them to share the recipe because it sounded delicious. Admittedly, I have yet to make the recipe but I’m hoping to this week. The base of the nut loaf is cashews, which are calcium, magnesium and potassium rich. They are a delicate-tasting nut, in my opinion, therefore making a good option for cooking. Maintaining a strictly vegan diet may not be your cup of tea, but incorporating more plant-based meals into your diet may improve your health in the long run.
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Nut Loaf
½ cup “butter” Earth Balance (soy free available – can be found at Tops in the dairy section or at Nature’s Remedy) 2 large onions, diced 3 cups roasted cashews (not raw) ½ cup bread (cut into pieces) 3 large cloves of garlic 1 cup water salt and pepper nutmeg 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 whole lemon squeezed) Sauté butter and onions. Grind cashews with bread and garlic in a food processor. Add cashew mixture to onion and butter then add water, seasonings and lemon juice.
Stuffing Mix:
3 cups cubed bread (plain bread for stuffing) 1 cup water 2 small onions grated (yes, on your cheese grater, remember to peel them first) ½ teaspoon dried thyme ½ teaspoon dried marjoram 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped Mix all the stuffing ingredients together.
Loaf assembly:
Spoon ½ of cashew mixture into loaf pan. Then top with stuffing mixture. Next, place the rest of cashew mixture atop stuffing. Bake for 30 minutes at 400 degrees or until the top is golden brown.
New Town Cold Storage Barn and Maintenance Garage Nearing Completion
According to Town of Ellicottville Highway Superintendent Dave Golley, construction of the new vehicle storage facility and maintenance garage is progressing well, and pretty much on schedule. By Jann Wiswall
Construction of the Town of Ellicottville’s new vehicle storage facility and separate maintenance garage on Bryant Hill Road just past the Holiday Valley Tubing Company is progressing well and pretty much on schedule, said Highway Superintendent Dave Golley. The new cold storage barn, which the town has been referring to as the “pole barn,” is already in use while final electrical and carpentry work is being completed, according to Golley. This 60-foot by 120foot facility stores trucks and other highway equipment, as well as three town police cars and one state police car. The barn features garage doors at either end, allowing for efficient parking and vehicle deployment. The facility has security systems in place to
allow authorized highway department employees and police secure access at all times. The new 120-foot by 125foot maintenance garage also will have garage doors at both ends with a center driveway leading to six maintenance bays on each side. One maintenance bay will have a vehicle lift for police cars and smaller trucks and one will have a service pit. This heated facility also will house highway department offices, restrooms and a break room/conference room. Currently, contractors are installing the metal roof. Once completed, a flurry of interior work will begin in earnest, including electrical work, heating, plumbing, preliminary carpentry, digging the maintenance pit, installing an exhaust system and other tasks that must be completed before the concrete floors are
poured in early-mid December. The maintenance garage’s targeted completion is the first of the year. Until then, the town is using the old J.D. Northrup Co. building on Route 219 as a temporary maintenance facility. Moving these facilities to their new location is designed to fit into the town’s longrange comprehensive plan, explained Town Supervisor John Burrell. The old location at the intersection of Routes 219 and 242 did not make a very good first impression for those traveling along Route 219 into Ellicottville. With the sale of the old maintenance building to Tim Hortons complete, Burrell said, “We’re taking a big first step into improving the look of the main corridor from points north in an effort to create an attractive gateway into Ellicottville.”
by Eva Potter
If you’re a shredder and love a creative challenge, you’ve probably hear of the Eastern Snowboard League (ESL). Formed in 2010 by a group of boarders who wanted to show off their resorts and provide competitive fun for their peers in the Mid-Atlantic states, the contest series is entering its third year with a few new twists. “The ESL started as a chance for myself and my partners Joel Rerko (Seven Springs Mountain Resort), Junior Kantor (formerly of the Program* brands, now with Skullcandy) and Ian Oliver (Big Boulder Park) to take back control of what contests were coming through the market, and truly make them our own,” explained founder Pat Morgan, Holiday Valley’s youth marketing manager, terrain park manager and chancellor of fun at the resort. “ “We were frustrated with the lack of attention from tours and brands out there on this market, and knew we could do better given our vast resources and connections throughout the action sports industry and its peripheral brand partners.” According to Morgan, the group is bringing Marc Tremain from Mountain Creek (a ski resort in New Jersey) into the mix to supplement the exit of Big Boulder Park from the series. Also, Dan Hartman from Oakley will be providing creative contributions and product support. “This is our third season, and simply put it has gotten bigger and better each year, with better participation, and improved management of everything on our part,” Morgan said. “We’re stoked to take it from an idea on a cocktail napkin at a bar in New Jersey to something that makes waves throughout the shred industry in North America.” How does the contest series work? For the past two years,
Holiday Valley Resort, Big Boulder Park and Seven Springs Mountain Resort each hosted one event. According to Morgan, this year Holiday Valley, Seven Springs and Mountain Creek will host the events, with Holiday Valley hosting the finals. “Seven Springs is ranked the number one park and pipe in the east, so it’s awesome to go there, while Holiday Valley and Mountain Creek show up consistently in the top 10 parks on the east. All in all, we have some heavy hitters hosting some quality events,” he said. Boarders fall into one of three divisions. The Destroyers are essentially the high level “pros”, the Youngbloods are the amateurs and Aura is the ladies’ division, with divisions named after models of Forum Snowboards, one of ESL’s brand partners. “Holiday Valley by far has the most lady shredders, so I would say its 75 percent male 25 percent female here. Unfortunately, at the other events there aren’t as many female riders out there, but the ones who do come out rip!” said Morgan. “We’ve had groms as young as seven, and riders in their mid-30s dropping in on this series. It’s a cool thing – on contest days, everyone is the same age having the same amount of fun as the next guy.” Events are capped at 100 participants across all categories, which make them manageable for the producers and host sites and enjoyable from a rider’s standpoint. “Given the brands that are supporting it and the people behind this series, we’ve never had to worry about attendance. It’s been pretty solid since day one, which we’re really fortunate for,” he said. Registration takes place the day of the event with Youngblood and Aura divisions costing $10, and Destroyer costing $25. The Destroyers
have a higher fee because all registration money goes to the cash prize in that division. Morgan said prizes are awarded in cash, semi-precious metals and gemstones, dates with the 42/78 Park Crew (he’s not kidding), and products from brand sponsors like Oakley, Forum Snowboards, Special Blend Outerwear, Foursquare Outerwear, Skullcandy, Snowboarder magazine and more. He said, “Cash is the big prize for the Destroyers, yes, but the product prizes are nothing to scoff about as they’re worth quite a bit – boards, watches, etc.” What are the scoring criteria? “Our illustrious panel of Olympic judges pore over every trick, assigning decimal values to each aerial maneuver performed, netting the overall champion. Haha, just kidding – it’s really an overall impressiontype scenario, where riders throw down their best run and if we need to run ‘em again for a clear-cut winner, the riders have no problem duking it out to crown the champion,” quipped Morgan. The overall winner from the three stops in the Destroyer division wins the coveted, allexpenses-paid trip to Superpark 17 at Mt. Bachelor, Ore., produced by Snowboarder magazine. According to Morgan, Superpark is a premier contest “where the best park crews in the country get to showcase their build capabilities by designing custom features for the best riders in the world to session. It’s cool for a rider from this area to get the chance to earn a spot at the event, as there are no other qualifiers in market for such a thing.” Contest dates and contracts are still being finalized with one event planned for the end of January and two in February, so stay tuned.
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Patty Watson will be photographing a “living Christmas tree” on Tuesday Dec. 4, weather permitting. The entire Ellicottville Central School will join together on the slopes of Holiday Valley for an aerial patriotic photo, to be shared with our US Troops and injured soldiers. 800 people are expected to take part. To volunteer, call Patty Watson at 646-3141. All images will be shared with local and national media, and proceeds wil go to “Stand Up for Heroes”.
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A Blou Christmas Fundraiser
Monti and his new dog “Tyb” (Thank You Blou) are found frequently at A Touch of Ellicottville, 28 Washington Street, Ellicottville.
Jay Monti is busy planning a “Blou Christmas” this December. A year ago this month, Monti’s beloved pet, “Blou,” passed away, and Monti is the middle of a fundraiser for the Almost Home Animal Sanctuary of Little Valley, in his memory. Donors are asked to bring in a variety of goods that can be used at the SPCA shelter, (blankets, towels, collars, toys, food, paper towels, bleach, laundry soap, etc. and any cash donations will be gratefully accepted.
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2013 Calendar of Events 2012 Events November 23-25 November 30 December 1 December 1 December 31 2013 Events January 2-8 January 4-5 January 26-27 February 16 February 23 March 7 March 9-10 March 23 March 16-17 March 24-25 April 12-14 April 27-28 May 4 May 18 May 18-19 June 1 June 2 June 9 June 29-30 June 15 July 5-7 July 4-7 July 5-7 July 11-13 July 14 July 20-21 July July 26-28 July 27 July 29-August 4 August 10-11 August August 21-25 August 24 Sept. 14-Oct. 31 September 20-22 October 4-27 October 12-13 November 9 November 2-3 November 22-24 November 29 December 7 December 7 December 31
Christmas in Ellicottville Irish Christmas Christmas Stroll /Nativity RTA Holiday Fine Art Sale Holiday Valley Torchlight Parade Canadian Friendship Week Winter Blues Festival Olean Sports & Rec Show Boarding for Breast Cancer Penguin Paddle United Way Day at HoliMont Mardi Gras/Winter Carnival Holiday Valley Pond Skimming WNY First Maple Weekend WNY Second Maple Weekend Greater Olean Home & Garden Show Franklinville Maple Festival Allegany Adventure Run Allegany State Park GeoBash Routes to Art Weekend Relay for Life Ellicottville Central School Allegany State Park Nature Pilgrimagee Dirty Duathlon Raccoon Rally Cycling Mudslide Trail Run Summer Music Festival Ellicottville Championship Rodeo Summer Music Festival NY State H.O.G.® Rally 6 Hours of Power Americana Folk Art Fair Seneca Pow Wow Jazz & Blues Weekend Onofest @ Onoville Marina Cattaraugus County Fair Taste of Ellicottville Cycling Event (tentative) Rally in the Valley Voodoo Moon / Michael Kerns Pumpkinville Rock N’ Roll Weekend Nightmare Hayrides Fall Fest Beer & Wine Festival East Otto Associates Open House Christmas in Ellicottville Irish Christmas Christmas Stroll & Living Nativity RTA Holiday Fine Art Sale Holiday Valley Torchlight Parade
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Irish Christmas
November 30, 6 p.m. at the Gin Mill
Christmas Stroll
December 1 Village of Ellicottville Complete schedule -See page 8
Katy’s Cookies for Compassion December 1, 5-8 p.m.
Routes to Art Holiday Sale December 1, 10a.m. - 5 p.m. See page B1
Horse Resource Tack Swap & Auction
December 1, Swap 10a.m. - 2 p.m. Auction 2:30
Ham, Turkey & Steak Party to Benefit Red Cross December 7 Ellicottville American Legion See page 3
Christmas Cantata
Dec. 16, 3 p.m., United Church of Ellicottville
Blou Christmas Fundraiser December, to benefit Almost Home Animal Sancutary, see page 2