EllicottvilleTimes February 1, 2013

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By Jeff MartinVictim Pam Hennel sat

calmly on the table while the two men moved busily around her, unfolding the small portable splint and fi tting it

ASP Nordic Patrol Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Practiced Lifesaving Skills at Last Weekend’s Refresher

By Jann WiswallAt its meeting on Jan.

28, 2013, the Ellicottville Town Planning Board heard a proposal from AT&T/New Cingular Wireless for an amendment to its special use permit allowing the company to replace its existing antennas with new antennas on a tower on Jackman Hill Road in Ellicottville. AT&T’s representative Michael Baroody explained the proposal to the board saying that the new antennas would give AT&T subscribers in the area far better, more reliable 3G data and internet service, as well as better in-home cell phone reception.

Baroody noted that no

Rotary Club Prepares for Rotary Club Prepares for Annual Ski Day FundraiserAnnual Ski Day Fundraiser

slowly on her leg.“Does it attach here?” Dave

Herrig asked, pausing for a moment.

John Fitzpatrick looked on and considered; the splint, after

all, was a new device brought to the annual refresher course for the Allegany State Park Nordic Patrol. Once examined for a few moments, patrol members eventually fi gured out the device and moved on to the next exercise.

Meant to introduce new life saving concepts to patrol members, as well as review traditional skills, the annual refresher course at the state park is meant to strengthen an already strong patrol. With 21 active members, the Allegany Nordic Patrol is currently in its 10th year of operation.

Joe “Butch” MacQueen, a co-founder of the group, said

Town Planning Board

Hears AT&T Plan to Improve ServiceGlen Burn Subdivision Discussion Continues

changes will be made to existing structures at the tower site, which is owned and maintained by Global Tower Partners. AT&T, as well as other providers, leases space for its equipment on the tower. He also said that AT&T is making upgrades all over western New York including Franklinville and Cattaraugus, to name a few.

Town Engineer Mark Alianello said that AT&T had a condition survey of the towers done, as is required, and that the towers are in good shape. Both Alianello and Carol Horowitz, town planner, commented that the proposal was excellent and addressed all questions they might have had.

The planning board moved to hold a public hearing on the proposal at its Feb. 25 meeting. If approved, Baroody indicated that the work could be done in just two or three days.

Ongoing BusinessThe Ellicottville Planning

Board held a public hearing on the Glen Burn Subdivision at 6430-6422 Route 242 East, adjacent to Stride Tool and the Ilex Inn. There were no comments from the public.

The board continued discussion about the project with Horowitz, who commented that most of the questions she had raised at the December meeting of the planning board had been

It’s a Big February in Ellicottville!

Snowsports Dominate Event Roster

Members of the Nordic patrol at Allegheny State Park during their refresher course held last weekend.

By Jeff MartinUnlike the majority of Rotary

Clubs throughout the nation, the Rotary Club of Ellicottville focuses on what its members believe is the absolute most important sector in the nation: immediate surroundings.

“We don’t have a ton of members,” Greg Cappelli, current president of the club, said recently. “But for those who are involved, we’re more dedicated to the surrounding community than most Rotary Clubs are with their communities.”

Cappelli, one of the founding members of the group, is preparing for its annual Rotary Ski Day. In its 15th year, the event is scheduled for Feb. 15 at HoliMont from 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Door prizes, which include ski prizes, will be offered, as well as a food and cash bar.

The cost is $60 per person, which includes a ski pass and lunch; the cost is $20 per person for lunch only. Reservations can be made by calling Jack Luzier at (716) 945-2283 or by emailing him at jcluzier@

gmail.com. Everyone is invited, Cappelli

said, and money raised will be dedicated to various causes throughout the Ellicottville community.

Created in 1999, the Rotary Club of Ellicottville, has been a driving force in assisting local organizations, including the local library and school district, in their efforts to improve services.

Some of the club’s more notable projects include the purchasing of two computers

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by Jann WiswallFebruary may be a short

month, but there’s no shortage of fun, exciting and exhilarating activities going on in Ellicottville all month long for spectators and participants alike.

This Sunday, Feb. 3, cross-country skiers will take to the Art Roscoe Cross Country Trails at Allegany State Park for the Art Roscoe Loppet Classic XC Ski Race. There are three races: a 6K, 13K and 22K. The 22K starts at 9:30 a.m.; 13K starts at 9:45 a.m., and the 6K starts at 10:00 a.m. Register onsite. For information, visit www.heartrateup.com/artroscoeloppet2313.html. The rain date is Feb. 10.

HoliMont is hosting the ninth annual Phoenix International Adaptive Ski Race on Saturday, Feb. 9. This race for skiers with a range of disabilities is divided into beginner, novice, intermediate and advanced race categories. For more information, call HoliMont at (716) 699-2320.

Then on Monday, Feb. 11, world-class racer Lisa Densmore will be at Holiday Valley to hold the Your Turn Women’s Ski Clinic at 8 a.m. It’s designed for intermediate and advanced level women skiers who want to take their skills to the next level. Pre-registration is advised. Call (716) 699-2345 ext. 4422 for information.

The following weekend is chock full and begins on Friday, Feb. 15 when the Rotary Club of Ellicottville is holding its Rotary Ski Day at HoliMont from 9 a.m. –4:30 p.m. The event is open to everyone; tickets are $60 per person and include a lift ticket and lunch. Lunch-only tickets are available for $20. This is a great way for people to meet Ellicottville’s Rotarians and learn about the organization’s important charitable work in

by Eva PotterSince the late 1980s, special

needs children and adults visiting the snow-blessed ski areas of Ellicottville have no longer been relegated

Phoenix Adaptive Program Welcomes Racers from All

Over the World Feb. 9to the sidelines, watching while others enjoy skiing and snowboarding, yearning to do the same.

Now, most everyone can experience the excitement and accomplishment of skiing down the picturesque trails of HoliMont thanks to their Phoenix Adaptive Ski Program. On Feb. 9, 2013, HoliMont will welcome racers to the program’s seventh annual Phoenix International Adaptive Race, which has in

years past attracted adaptive teams from all over the U.S., Canada and Europe.

This year’s “Rise to the Challenge” Phoenix Awareness day runs from 3–6 p.m. and includes the adaptive races, adaptive equipment demos, VIP presentations, snowsports exhibit area and après ski party entertain ment by Only Humen.

HoliMont’s adaptive program was started in 1996 by Chuck Richardson and

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By Jeff Martin Until Jonathan Barlow

became one of only two barbers in Ellicottville, he was one of literally hundreds of service industry employees fi ghting hard to make a living in one of the most popular ski resorts in the country.

“Oh, yeah, I was one of them,” Barlow said of his service industry career after he graduated high school in Ellicottville in 1993. “You can make a pretty good living at it if you work at it. I had many, many jobs.”

Born in Buffalo, Barlow moved with his parents to Ellicottville when he was just over a year old. As avid skiers, his parents loved the area and, as Barlow grew older, he also came to love the vibrant downtown life and slopes.

Still, he wasn’t satisfi ed working as just a bartender. A friend mentioned barber school. He thought about it and looked into it. There was a school in Rochester, one of the only in Western/Central New York, and he enrolled. He found that he had a talent for it – and he loved the conversation that fl owed between customer and barber.

“I love working with people as it is, so it was a great fi t,” he said.

His fi rst barber job was in a shop in Hamburg, whose owner would eventually leave that business and join Barlow in Ellicottville.

“I learned a lot from him,” he said. “He taught me the stuff they don’t teach you in school, the real world stuff.”

Returning to Ellicottville after a stint on a Caribbean cruise line, Barlow opened his barbershop in what is referred to “the old school building,” behind M&T Bank. He built a small but loyal customer base, reaching out to locals and visitors who desired an old-fashioned cut. It wasn’t an easy feat, considering most people

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over the years have steered toward fancy salons.

“Barber shops aren’t as prevalent as they used to be,” he said. “But they’re coming back. More people are looking for them again.”

When Barlow got the chance to move his business to its new location at 13 Bristol Lane, Suite 13 in Ellicottville Square, he jumped at the chance. This year will be his seventh year as a barber, and by all accounts, the future looks bright. If nothing else, his business serves a purpose that had been left vacant in the village since the 1980s.

“My new shop is larger than the old one,” he said. “I’m doing great. It’s where I want to be.”

For the time being, Barlow is offering the basic services, but he would like to expand services, possibly offering shaves and facial massages more regularly.

“People ask about them,” he said.

Cutting hair still gives him a satisfaction that bartending,

with all its hustle and bustle and noisy atmosphere, could not. He’s met several local celebrities, including one of Ellicottville’s most popular celebrities, a banjo player who lives in Salamanca and has made the rounds through many of the bars and restaurants throughout the years.

“Maybe I’ll put up a wall of photographs of all the celebrities that have come through,” he said.

He has found that many of the younger kids, both locals and visitors, are becoming regular visitors, which is encouraging because most kids like salons where stylists whip and cut hair into the complex styles of the day.

“I see more and more people wanting shorter cuts, and that’s great,” he said. “Keeps business going.”

For more information about Jonny Barber, call (716) 572-3321or visit his website at www.jonnybarber.biz. The business is also on Facebook at Jonny Barber Shop/Running with Scissors.

Pictured here is Jason Nagel, he had the last haircut from the old shop.

Pictured here is Gary Howe, he had the fi rst haircut from the new shop.

Jonny Barlow

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Friday Feb. 1Gin Mill, 9:00 p.m.RT LiveRod Tucker is a little shy,

hence the initials (he’s hiding from the CIA), and he’s usually joined by his Thursday partner Freddie Joseph on percussion. The vibe on Fridays is a bit more experimental ... they both have a lot of classic rock, pop and country they haven’t brought out yet, so you never get a fi xed set list. Come on down!

Balloons, 7:00 pmBlack WidowA Buffalo-area quartet, they

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Saturday Feb 2Gin Mill, 9:00 p.m.PowerplayThis is a very versatile

quartet from the Buffalo area playing the best cover songs (for those of you not familiar with music industry terms, a cover song is one that was previously recorded by another artist), so you’ll hear many favorites that will bring back some great memories.

Ballons, 5:00 p.m.Bleeding Hearts

Back in town again (they were at the HV Lodge last Saturday), this fi ve-time Buffalo Music Awards winner plays a great mix of favorite hits from the ‘60s and ‘70s, retro ‘80s and alternative ‘90s, as well as today’s chart toppers.

Monday, Feb 6Gin Mill, 6:00 p.m.Homemade Jam

They say “absence makes the heart grow fonder,, and this also applies to the every-other weekly appearance of Homemade Jam. With Pete Boberg on bass and vocals, Larry Cziak on guitar, Liz “Red Door” Boberg on vocals, and special guest Chris Gerwitz on banjo, you’ll hear a really pleasant mix of standards, country and bluegrass. Enjoy!

Wednesday, Feb 6Gin Mill, 8:00 pmJoe Wagner N’ FriendsEvery Wednesday night

(with VERY FEW exceptions), Joe has been playing here for 29 years! I’m doing the research to see if this is some kind of record. Along with Joe’s eclectic blend of pop, folk and rock favorites, the wings have been featured here for that time as well. You haven’t experienced EVL until you’ve seen Joe!

Thursday, Feb 7Gin Mill, 8:00 pmFreddie N’TuckBetween these two guys,

they have 50+ years of “gigging” and this month marks the second anniversary since these two got together. Freddie called up Rod one day to play a private party here (without even one practice), and they gelled immediately. Acoustic/percussive versions of new and old classics make them sound fuller than most duos.

The Pub, 9:00 pmDJ FelonyOne of the area’s top

entertainers (he doesn’t just stand there like a human jukebox), DJ Felony has a light show, trivia, karaoke, and great music.

Madigans, 9:30 pmParty SquadA Madigan’s staple during

ski season for over 20 years, this band does it all and with a style that keeps patrons coming back. Their “song universe” covers the big songs of the last 50 years and beyond. So have some fun with the “Squad.”

Balloons, 9:00 p.m.Funktional FlowThis quartet from the Buffalo

area synthesizes all kinds of music to create its own unique sound from upbeat reggae to a funky blues jam, all the while playing for a wide appeal.

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No sticking point causes as much trouble as the closing date, especially for buyers hoping to be moved in before ski season starts. As a resort town, many of our buyers are not from New York State and are often caught off guard by New York’s “fl exible” closing schedule.

Outside of New York, “time is of the essence,” which means that the contracted closing date is binding; parties and attorneys may be subject to fi nancial penalties if the deal doesn’t close on time. This policy is a good one in that it allows buyers and sellers to schedule movers, decorators, contractors and to plan around vacations and professional responsibilities.

As much as I love New York, here time is not of the essence. Although most standard contracts spell this out, it is often overlooked in the excitement of fi nding the perfect house. That’s not to say that closings don’t happen quickly in Ellicottville. In fact, they tend to happen very quickly because many purchases are the buyer’s second home, alleviating the need to coordinate the purchase

with the sale of the buyer’s primary home. The downside is that this leads parties to set overly optimistic closing dates. Fortunately, there are several factors that parties are in control of, both to set a realistic closing date and speed the process.

The buyer, if he’s applying for a mortgage, should check with his bank to determine a realistic timeline for closing, including obtaining a commitment, a bank appraisal and time for the bank to review the updated search and survey. Although a cash deal frees the buyer from being tied to the bank for approvals, it doesn’t guarantee complete control over closing.

The buyer is still reliant on the seller to provide clear title. As such, the seller’s responsibilities include gathering the search, survey and deed to be sent to his attorney for updating and review. If any issues arise while the bank and buyer’s attorneys are reviewing the search and survey, the seller will be helpful in providing documents to clear title.

For instance, if the property was left to the seller in a will, the title search should refl ect this; the seller may be required to provide the will or death certifi cates as evidence of clear title. If the buyer’s attorney is certifi ed to write title insurance policies, the buyer may save time by having his attorney write the lender’s policy – as

opposed to having the bank outsource it to a third party.

Occasionally, one party has fulfi lled all of his required obligations to close and the other party is not able to do so in a timely fashion. In this case, the attorney for the ready party will send written notice declaring that “time is of the essence.” The notice requires the stalling party to fulfi ll his obligations, usually within a week of receipt of the notice. If the stalling party fails to perform in the time given, the deal is deemed “dead.” This is a double-edged sword since a dead deal allows either party to walk away without any real consequence. Thus, the declaring party does so at the risk of losing the deal all together.

Unforeseen issues are uncommon, but they do come up. As such, the closing date will be set when attorneys, including the bank attorney, are confi dent that title is clear and any outstanding issues have been taken care of. To avoid frustration, the buyer and seller are wise to keep in regular contact with their attorneys and real estate agents and to hold off on making any closing or post-closing plans until that date is set.

The Salamanca Garden Club will hold its next meeting on Monday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. at the United Congregational Methodist Church at 134 Broad St. in Salamanca. As part of their grant, they are hosting Kristina Barlow, a naturopathic doctor from Ellicottville, N.Y. She will be talking about the benefi ts of raw foods and how to incorporate them into your diet. She received her

Next Salamanca Garden Club to Focus on Raw Foods

doctorate from the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine. She is board certifi ed, licensed and has continued her education in homeopathy and craniosacral therapy. She works at Nature’s Remedy in Ellicottville, N.Y.

“What I love about naturopathic medicine is the support it provides for any disease. Neither the symptoms nor the diagnosis are treated,

but rather the person and their health. It makes sense that all of us need to be treated with anything that promotes healing. As we continually treat our bodies with benefi cial modalities, we always see positive changes.”

Any questions should be directed to Nan Miller by calling (716) 945-3845.

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program for horse owners. Elise Able of Blue Seal Feeds will give a presentation on “Forage Alternatives for Horses” as well as show you how to balance a horse’s daily ration.

This presentation will be given Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at the VFW Post 8734 at 5460 Route 353 in Little Valley, and again on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at Country Inn and Suites at 3270 NYS Route 417 in Olean. Both programs are the same.

The program, sponsored by Blue Seal Feeds and area feed

dealers, will begin with free pizza for attendees at 6 p.m. and the presentation will start at 6:15 p.m. Horse enthusiasts are encouraged to attend. There will be door prizes, samples and coupons.

Please RSVP to (716) 481-3697 or email Elise Able at el [email protected] indicating which location you will be attending so we can provide enough food for everyone. Space is limited. For more information on Blue Seal Feeds, visit http://www.blueseal.com.

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Title: Racing Director, HoliMont

A Few Facts: Travis Widger started skiing at Holiday Valley at age 2. It was only natural, since his father Mike ran the racing program there. Travis started racing there at age 6 until he moved to the HoliMont team at age 13. That’s when Mike moved to HoliMont to coach the J3 program. Mike still coaches there – now as head coach.

During those years, Travis’ grandfather, Pete, was general manager of HoliMont. Nowadays, Pete records Holiday Valley’s daily slope report after skiing the slopes himself every morning to assess the conditions fi rsthand.

And, Travis’ second cousin Jack (son of Dr. Dave Widger, who is Pete’s brother) was racing director at HoliMont for 20-plus years before Travis got the job; Jack’s still involved in the program. Clearly, the family connections to Ellicottville’s ski areas are strong.

Not surprisingly, when Travis went to college, it was to ski. He raced for St. Michael’s College in Vermont, where he held the No. 1 spot on the school’s NCAA Division I team. It was a great time in his life, but after two years of school, he realized that skiing was his passion and coaching was going to be his career choice. He decided to leave school and coached for a year at HoliMont (and worked with

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Get to Know: Travis Widger

his father at Mike Widger Builders off-season), then was hired in 2007 as associate coach at Smuggler’s Notch Ski and Snowboard Club in Vermont.

Fast forward to 2010. Travis had been promoted to director at Smuggler’s Notch for the next season, and soon-to-be fi ancé Laura (whom he married in 2012) had completed her master’s degree in social work. Plan A was to stay in Vermont if Laura could fi nd a job in her fi eld. But, they were living in Ellicottville that spring/summer and, as luck would have it, she got an offer in Salamanca fi rst. So, they chose Plan B and made Ellicottville their home, although during the 2010-11 ski season Travis worked in Vermont and Laura in Western New York. In 2011,

Travis was hired as racing director at HoliMont. Off-season, he still works with his dad doing home construction.

Q: What most prepared you for this job?

A: So many things have prepared me for this. Certainly, there’s my lifetime love of winter sports. I’ve been skiing almost since infancy! My family has been involved with both Holiday Valley and HoliMont my whole life, so skiing and racing really are in my blood.

Before joining HoliMont as racing director in 2011, I worked at the Smuggler’s Notch Ski and Snowboard Club for four years. That’s where I learned about running a racing program, and it was a great place to learn. Smuggler’s Notch has a smaller program than HoliMont’s – it had about 90 racers, compared to HoliMont’s 250 – but its training approach was much the same.

Q: What makes HoliMont’s racing program different?

A: When I was racing, both growing up and in college, I did a lot of traveling throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. By far, the best programs or camps or events were the ones where the team leadership was on the hill with the kids. I’ve adopted that approach, and the reason I took the job at Smuggler’s Notch, and at HoliMont, is because I can be on the slopes

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Free Throws for Falicia Feb. 9

In May 2011, Falicia Elom, then a junior at Ellicottville Central School, was diagnosed with a rare blood disease. With treatment, she was able to rally and played on the soccer and basketball teams in her senior

year. Falicia graduated in June 2012 and has since undergone many medical procedures in the past months.

The ECS community is collaborating to help Falicia and her family by hosting Free Throws for Falicia. The free throw basketball competition will take place throughout the day on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, beginning at 1 p.m. The $10 registration fee includes a free T-shirt, which buys each participant 25 free throws. Awards will be given to the top three male and female fi nishers in each class, with a fi ve free throw tiebreaker.

Boys and girls in grades K-1 and 2-3 will compete at 1 p.m. in the ECS elementary gym. Boys and girls in grades 4-6 will compete at 1 p.m. in the high school gym.

Boys and girls in grades 7-9 will take turns in the high school gymnasium at 2:30 p.m., while boys and girls in grades 10-12 will participate in the high school gym at 3:30 p.m.

An awards ceremony will immediately follow the group competition. There will also be a 50/50 drawing, concession stand and drawings for door prizes.

All donation monies should be turned in to Tim Bergan or Matt Finn or dropped off at any ECS school offi ce. Registration money can be turned in any time up to the competition. If you have questions, please call Todd Palmatier at (716) 244-0964, or Tim Bergan and Matt Finn at ECS at (716) 699-2316.

The Cattaraugus County Arts Council (CCAC) will open their 2013 Juror’s Choice: Member Show Winners exhibition on Friday, Feb. 15 from 6-8 p.m. at the Center Gallery on JCC’s Olean Campus. The exhibition includes artwork from the winners of the 2012 CCAC Member Show, Doug Baird, Jeffrey McMullen, Terry Saye and Kim Mehta.

The 2012 Member Show, a small works exhibition, was on display at JCC’s Center Gallery in September 2012. Artwork in the Member Show included painting, photography, fi ber art, ceramics, stained glass, jewelry and woodworking. From this collection, jurors chose a Best of Show as well as First, Second and Third place winners.

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Show were Leslie Bellavance, dean of the School of Art and Design at Alfred University and Cynnie Gaasch, executive director of Young Audiences of Western New York.

Best of Show winner Doug Baird of Lansing, N.Y., combines drawing, painting, photography and computer processing to produce complex layered images. Compelled by his unique approach and visually compelling images, exhibition jurors chose three of his pieces for display in the 2012 Member Show and ultimately selected him as the Best of Show winner.

Baird’s work will be on display at the Juror’s Choice show along with photography from First Place winner Jeffrey McMullen of Cuba,

N.Y., woodworking from Second Place winner Terry Saye from Bemus Point, N.Y., and artwork from Third Place winner by photographer Kim Mehta of Allegany, N.Y.

“The Juror’s Choice exhibition truly represents the best of what our member artists have to offer and illustrates the wide variety of mediums and stylistic approaches that are practiced in our region,” said CCAC Executive Director Anne Conroy-Baiter.

“We were so fortunate to have Leslie Belavance and Cynnie Gaasch as jurors for last year’s member show and given the exceptional group of over 30 artists they had to choose from, the selections they made were surely diffi cult. We’re so proud to highlight the

by Eva PotterHigh school students from

over 21 area schools are currently exhibiting their artwork in the annual High School Juried Exhibition at The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University. The public, friends, family and teachers were invited to an opening reception last week. Less than 100 pieces were chosen from a pool of over 300 submissions.

Students from Ellicottville Central School included art teacher Lillian Lechner’s students Finn and Aidan Wilson, and art teacher Mary Anne Boyles’ student Isabella Brown.

From Cattaraugus–Little Valley Central School, Taylor Furl, Claudia McGlew, Erika Strong, Alex Macchioni, Allyssa Opferbeck and Claire Dowdall, all students of art teacher Carol Purdy, were

Local Students Featured in High School Juried Art Exhibition at SBU

Dowdall Photograph Wins Juror’s Choice Awardselected for the show. Claire Dowdall’s “Winter Shack” photograph won one of three Juror’s Choice Awards.

The three jurors, Artist in Residence in the Visual and Performing Arts Department at St. Bonaventure University Anne Mormile, Assistant Curator at the Quick Center Sean Conklin, and student intern Emma Wolf all agreed that “the submissions were diffi cult to choose from.” Mormile stated she was thoroughly impressed in the quality and variety of work from all grade levels.

Conklin added, “As a former graduate from this area, I am proud to see there is a strong interest in art. The variety of styles and points of view proves that art is extremely important in our education system.”

The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts is the home of St. Bonaventure

University’s world-class collection, including art and historical artifacts that span from the beginnings of Western civilization into the 21st Century. The collection totals over 3,000 works including paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture, pottery and porcelain. The QCA boasts 18,000 square feet of exhibition space highlighting the permanent art collection, touring exhibitions, a series of special exhibitions developed in partnership with national and international museums, and student and curriculum-related exhibitions, including this year’s High School Juried Exhibition.

The show will hang until Feb. 24, 2013. Museum hours are Monday – Friday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday noon–4 p.m. Admission is free. Please call (716) 375-2494 for more information.

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Sponsored by radio station WMXO, this event gave local brides the opportunity to talk to a variety of wedding-related business owners. While talking with a few local vendors, it was easy to see that any bride at the event would have no problem fi nding everything she needs for her wedding. As visitors made their way around the room, they could chat with and pick up literature from fl orists, bridal shops, tuxedo shops, photography studios, printers, limousine services, tent rental companies, DJs and jewelers.

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The industry of humour employs a lot of people whose job it is to make you smile or laugh. Stand-up comedians turn the air blue while late night talk shows lambaste and lay waste to celebrities and politicians. Comedy is generally crude, but not on the front lawns of churches where pastors post moral proverbs for a drive-by audience of gawkers.

John Fokkens of the Brethren In Christ Church over on Highway #3 has been turning my head for decades with his sign boards boasting brief, insightful truisms of life.

GOD’S LAST NAME IS NOT DAMN was the fi rst message I got when I moved here almost 30 years ago and I was sure it was meant to be my welcome-to-the-neighbourhood warning. NO SIN IS LITTLE cinched it. Oh yeah, John could spot a transgressor coming all the way from Fonthill.

Apparently pastors know about people like me and how to make us feel guilty – WHAT IS MISSING FROM CH CH? UR!

And there’s one that could almost bring me back to the church – DOG SPELLED BACKWARDS IS STILL MAN’S BEST FRIEND.

Some signs are meant to change your attitude. BE HUMBLE OR YOU’LL STUMBLE is particularly poignant during election campaigns. And to Canadians especially – DON’T WHINE BUT SHINE.

John said that after he ran 1 WEEK WITHOUT CHURCH MAKES ONE WEAK , he got several calls questioning his ability to spell.

Unlike the signs that farmers post out here in Wainfl eet, at the Brethren In Christ Church – TREPASSERS ARE WELCOME HERE.

A few sayings sound a lot like Chinese proverbs – MAN WITH THICK HEAD MAKES THIN CONVERSATION. Some would make for great tattoos – LOVE MANY, TRUST FEW. PADDLE YOUR OWN CANOE. And all are meant to bring perspective – NEXT TIME U THINK UR PERFECT TRY WALKING ON WATER. No doubt some smart-ass ice fi sherman believes he’s got this one beat.

And yes it is important to remind yourself that EVERY DAY ABOVE GROUND IS A GOOD ONE.

Anne Vanderknyff at Wainfl eet’s Maranatha Reformed Church is a bit of a hipster when it comes to her lawn signs. JESUS IS MY ROCK AND MY NAME IS ON THE ROLL and READ THE BIBLE. IT WILL SCARE THE HELL OUT OF YOU. I have and it has. Some scripture reads like Stephen King wrote it.

Some signs are undeniable – IT’S HARD TO STUMBLE WHEN YOU ARE ON YOUR KNEES.

Anne’s also big on ocean themes. MAN’S EXPERTS MADE THE TITANIC. GOD’S AMATEURS MADE THE ARK. That’s a bit of

By Dan Balkin, HoliMont SnowSports School

“TWO EDGES – FOUR EDGES – TWO EDGES” – I love those words. I’ll admit that they don’t have the resounding ring of “Ask not what your country can do for you…,” or “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall” or “I can’t get no, satisfaction, no, no, no, hey, hey, hey – that’s what I say.” Indeed, those quotes contain some of the most important words uttered since the advent of single malt scotch. But I digress.

So, what exactly is “Two Edges – Four Edges – Two Edges”? It is the mantra of the accomplished skier. Any parallel skier knows that you switch edges every time you turn. That is the two edges to two edges part. The key to this ski tip is thinking about “four edges.”

Ok, let’s keep this simple. If we are skiing across (traversing) a ski hill, we are on our uphill edges. Some skiers rush from one set of edges to another set of edges when they turn. This is essentially a defensive move. Their idea is to try to get the skis to turn

as quickly as possible so as not to pick up speed. That is understandable, but the rushed turn creates a host of problems, most notably the fact that skis that are wildly swung from one set of edges to another set of edges can never slice through the snow in a clean carving arc.

This is where “Two Edges – Four Edges – Two Edges” is useful – especially the “Four Edges” part. The sensation of feeling “four edges” describes the feeling of momentarily fl attening our skis between turns. It means that we will slow down the transition between turns and allow our ski tips to draw us into a turn as opposed to violently thrashing the tails of our skis sideways.

That move allows us to progressively “feed” our ski edges into the slope. This is especially important if one desires to carve on ice. For, it is almost impossible to wrestle

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one-ups-manship, craftsmanship.GOD PROMISED A SAFE LANDING, NOT

SMOOTH SAILING. Catchy.And the one I like but don’t get – WHAT DID

NOAH DO WITH THE WOODPECKERS?Some interesting church signs are now

popping up on websites as well. READ THE BIBLE. IT’S USER FRIENDLY PLUS WE OFFER TECH SUPPORT ON SUNDAYS.

And it would seem the church is challenging the net head on – THERE ARE SOME QUESTIONS THAT CANNOT BE ANSWERED BY GOOGLE.

Apparently the parking lot of the Christian Fellowship Church is attracting non-church goers but they have found a unique solution to the problem – CHURCH PARKING. TREPASSERS WILL BE BAPTISED.

Car congestion worked its way into yet another religious solution – KEEP USING MY NAME IN VAIN AND I’LL MAKE RUSH HOUR LONGER – GOD.

The First Baptist Church posted a sign on the lawn that I’m sure made more than a few parishioners a little nervous – WORSHIP 10 A.M. WHO’S YOUR DADDY? DR. HARVEY PARKER.

The Ray Of Hope Community Church is dealing with a rather unique trespasser – THOU SHALT NOT STEAL THE COPPER FROM THE AC UNIT.

While the Stonebridge Church of God is doing the work of the Lord and the police – HONK IF YOU LOVE JESUS. TEXT WHILE DRIVING IF YOU WANT TO MEET HIM.

And in case you believe that religion does not have a sense of humour or that futility cannot be briefl y beautiful – ADAM BLAMED EVE. EVE BLAMED THE SNAKE. AND THE SNAKE DIDN’T HAVE A LEG TO STAND ON.

From The First Church Of Awesome Works (what would Jesus think of that name?) comes a little homily that borders on brilliant – HOW DO WE MAKE HOLY WATER? WE BOIL THE HELL OUT OF IT!

And one that’s not quite so ingenious but still a personal favourite is the sign I spotted on the lawn of a church in Fredonia, New York years ago. SERMON SUNDAY 10 A.M. IF YOU’RE TIRED OF SIN, COME IN. And underneath hand-written in red lipstick were the words – IF YOU’RE NOT, CALL RITA 716-894-2010.

Servants of the Lord delivered these messages and we laughed at them, as we should. Humour springs eternal on the front lawns of churches everywhere. Thank Dog.

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a ski into a carving arc once it has started sliding across a fi rm slope. On ice, carved turns are most effective when the edges near our ski tips bite into the ice fi rst. By slowing down our turn transition (that is, thinking about fl attening our skis onto “four edges” as we transition from turn to turn), we give our edges a fi ghting chance to hold on ice.

You can control your speed by allowing your carving skis to climb back up the hill until you hit that sweet spot where your speed is in control but you still have enough momentum to help initiate the next turn. The four edges frenzy has even caused J.L. Hinklebottom (famous revisionist historian) to rephrase history.

Jack: “Ask not what two edges can do for you, ask what four edges can do for skiing.”

Ronnie: “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down the wall of two-edged skiing and allow people to fi nd freedom with four edges.”

Mick: “Hey, hey, hey, four edges is what I say.”

Whatever.

and accompanying equipment for the local library. In addition to computers, the club bought the library an iPad and two Kindles.

“We continue to keep the library electronically sound,” Cappelli said.

The club has also helped with local food banks, women’s shelter, Santa’s Workshop and other holiday programs, and scholarships. Events include a children’s fair and a summer folk art and music festival. A popular event, Voodoo Moon, will again be held in August. Cappelli said that event typically attracts over 200 people and serves as one of the club’s main fundraisers.

The club also focuses on specifi c families who are struggling with sickness.

“Families fi ghting cancer is always hard on them fi nancially,” he said, adding that the club assists with gas money for medical appointments. “We

help them where we can.”The club also assists local

students who have diffi culty securing funds to attend fi eld trips. Recently, the club sponsored a children’s book author and purchased several sets of her books so that local students had access to them.

With Family Support for Ellicottville, described as «a bridge between families and supportive assistance,» the club acts as a charitable organization that allows c ommunity members to donate time, goods and money. In turn, goods and services are provided to families that need them, including presents during Christmas, food during Thanksgiving, and urgent and medical needs that arise during diffi cult situations.

Family Support is staffed completely by volunteers, which ensures that all goods and services reach their destination without any

administrative costs.Oftentimes people think of

the Rotary Club as a social organization, which Cappelli said is discouraging. Efforts to help local organizations and families require more than just people getting together and socializing, he said. Because of that, prospective members are invited to join the club.

More information about the club can be found at www.ellicottvilleny.com/directory/rotary-club-of-ellicottville-the.

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helping our up-and-coming athletes achieve their goals. Really, it’s all about the kids.

The other thing that makes us different is that HoliMont communicates so well across and within departments. It makes decision making and planning so much easier when there are no surprises.

Q: What do you like most about working at HoliMont?

A: The volunteerism and team spirit at HoliMont is second to none. The parents, coaches, offi cials and athletes are like family. Everyone’s in it together to make our program succeed. Our kids are all making great strides, and I think it’s because there is always someone on hand to help.

Some of our athletes are so serious about their sport that

they stay here all season to train and do their schoolwork remotely. Many have gone on to compete at the college level and there’s a large group that is competing with Canadian Provincial t eams. Four former

NCAA athletes who competed at HoliMont before college are now coaching here. These kinds of success stories, I believe, are due to the atmosphere of teamwork at HoliMont that makes it unique.

All in the family: Travis, Pete, and Mike Widger.


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Together with The Boardroom, Holiday Valley is gearing up for the fi fth annual B4BC Board-a-Thon on Feb. 16, 2013. Boarding for Breast Cancer is a national organization that travels to resorts around the U.S. Each Boarding for Breast Cancer event raises money for breast cancer education. Part of the proceeds from Holiday Valley’s B4BC event will go to the Buffalo area’s Women’s Oncology Program at Camp Good Days.

We have exciting activities planned in the name of breast cancer awareness that include special riding and park clinics for women, a park contest open to men and women snowboarders and skiers, local shop demos, a cancer awareness outreach booth, silent and Chinese auctions and an awards reception party.

The special riding clinics are unique opportunities for women of all ages to learn from Holiday Valley’s fi nest snowboard instructors. Whether you are looking to polish your freeriding or park skills, the clinics are designed to offer a fun day on the

slopes fi lled with camaraderie and a supportive learning environment. A Learn to Ride clinic is also available for women who are new to the sport.

Starting at noon, the Tribute Ride down Mardi Gras is a new event this year. Register at the Mountain Top Warming Hut. The Tribute Ride is a special opportunity to ski or ride in the name of a loved one or just to ride in support of a friend, family member or co-worker. There is a $10 donation to participate in the ride and you’ll receive a pink Boarding for Breast Cancer cowbell to ring all the way down Mardi Gras!

At 1 p.m., we kick off the Breast Trick Contest in the Rail Park. The contest is open to skiers, snowboarders, men or women. So come and show off your best park skills.

The Silent Auction starts at noon and the Chinese Auction begins at 3:30 p.m. Even if you aren’t a skier or rider, stop by the Birdie Room of the new Holiday Valley Lodge to place your bid on some unbelievable silent auction items. Items include a Gilbert Perreault

Sabres Jersey, Scott Chandler Buffalo Bills autographed football, Ryan Fitzpatrick and Marcell Dareus Buffalo Bills autographed photos, Under Armour Outerwear, Oakley, Smith, Skullcandy, Giro, Lib Tech, Roxy, Betty Rides, autographed Barrett Christy GNU B-Pro board and more items are coming in daily. The Silent Auction starts at noon and all the proceeds go to Boarding for Breast Cancer and Camp Good Days. Then at 3:30 p.m., everyone heads back to the Birdie Room for awards, a B4BC party and auction conclusion.

Registration for the clinics and Breast Trick contest is from 8:30-10:30 a.m. in the Birdie Room of Holiday Valley Lodge. To fi nd out more about B4BC and ways you can fundraise or be a sponsor of the event, visit www.holidayvalley.com/b4bc or call (716) 699-3905.

The 2013 Boarding for Breast Cancer is sponsored by the SKM Group and I-Evolve Technology Service integrated marketing communications agency.

the community.The exciting weekend

continues at Holiday Valley on Saturday, Feb. 16 for the fi fth annual Boarding for Breast Cancer fundraiser, cosponsored by The Boardroom. Tons of fun and educational activities are scheduled all day long. Proceeds go to support the efforts of Boarding for Breast Cancer and the Buffalo area’s Women’s Oncology Program at Camp Good Days.

Later, if you’re a member, be sure to bring your dancing shoes to the HoliMont 50th Anniversary Gala on the evening of the 16th, which promises to be the party of the year. Music will be provided by Party Squad Max with Brass and Mo Porter.

FYI, the week of Feb. 16-24 is Winter Recess for the Ellicottville Central School.

Once again, the weekend of Feb. 22-24 has something for everyone, including the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series on the grounds of the Seneca Allegany Casino

Big February EventsCont. from Front Page

& Hotel in nearby Salamanca. The race will be televised on CBS Sports since some 200 of the fastest snowmobile competitors in the world will compete in this high-fl ying, full-throttle event. Tickets start at $15; kids 6 and under are free.

The Penguin Paddle, the often hilarious and always popular annual fundraiser for Holiday Valley’s Lounsbury Adaptive Program, is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 23. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The Penguin races begin at 1:30 p.m. There’s also a live auction, lunch and a raffl e.

You also should make time to watch HoliMont’s FLITE Freestyle Ski Team’s Aerial Competition from 10 a.m. on the Feb. 23. The team, made up of 7-16 year olds, performs some jaw-dropping stunts you won’t believe.

Later on the 23rd, HoliMont will be holding the long-awaited Westmont Ridge property auction to sell the fi rst 31 lots of its new

development. Registration for the auction begins at 2 p.m. Bidders are required to bring a certifi ed deposit check for $20,000 in order to participate in the bidding. The auction begins at 3 p.m. sharp. For more information, visit www.cashauction.com.

Then, cap off your Saturday with a Moonlight Snowshoe Tour at the stunning Griffi s Sculpture Park in Ashford Hollow from 5-8 p.m. The $50 ticket includes snowshoe rentals, hot chili, the snowshoe tour through the park and live music by Buffalo band Smackdab. Reservations are required. Book early – the event sells out every year. Call Griffi s Sculpture Park at (716) 667-2808.

On Sunday the 24th starting at 10 a.m., the FLITE Freestyle Team at HoliMont continues its competition weekend with the Mogul Competition – another amazing show from these talented youngsters.

presented to the HoliMont Board of Directors by the late Richard Freeman.

The HoliMont Snowsports School Phoenix Program runs seasonal ski classes for children and adults with special needs, and provides the equipment needed for those who cannot ski or ride using traditional equipment. Most instructors are certifi ed to teach the adaptive classes and

are aided by over 40 volunteers annually.

The program addresses a variety of cognitive and physical needs including autism and other disabilities. Private lessons or seasonal programs are offered on Saturday and Sunday, and during the week by request. Instructors continually update their teaching skills by attending seminars and special training programs sponsored

by Disabled Sports USA and National Wounded Warriors.

This year, about eight teams from the U.S. and Canada will participate in the Phoenix International Adaptive Race. Spectators are always welcome.

For more information or to register, please call HoliMont Snowsports at (716) 699-8159 or Chuck Richardson at (716) 699-4594.

Phoenix Adaptive ProgramCont. from Front Page

adequately addressed. There are, however, a few items that must be completed before the board can approve the plan. First, approvals of the sewer plans from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the water plans from the Cattaraugus County Health Department need to be in hand. Carl Calarco, the project’s engineer, said the plans have been submitted. Calarco also needs to submit storm water runoff calculations for review by Alianello, and, Horowitz said, the board will need to review a revised homeowners’ association document when

Town Planning BoardCont. from Front Page

that becomes available. Given these outstanding items, the board decided to table the decision until all pertinent information has been received.

The other issue on the agenda was the Overell property. This property is a duplex home near HoliMont off Rout 242 that was built and owned by two friends. The home has some shared services, including parking, driveway easements, sewer and water lines and an entrance to one property that is accessed from the other’s property. The original owners have died and the heirs would like to know what is required in order to sell according to code. Because of

the complexities of the shared services, a number of varianc es from both the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Planning Board would be required, likely with conditions. The issue was tabled by the Zoning Board in January due to incomplete information, and the Planning Board cannot address the issue until the Zoning Board makes its decision.

The next meeting of the Town Planning Board will be held Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. A public hearing on the AT&T proposal will be scheduled for that meeting.

Slope Grooming 101Slope Grooming 101Fifty-four years ago when

Holiday Valley Resort fi rst opened, slope grooming was quite rudimentary. Grooming consisted of occasionally packing the snow either by skis or with a roller pulled by a Ski Patroller (the only skiers skilled enough to not get run over). The old timers tell stories about earning a lift ticket for the day by ski packing the T-bar line in the morning. A thaw/freeze cycle in those days meant a fi rm surface until the next natural snowfall.

The fi rst mechanized groomers pulled various devices that could be dragged over hard snow and ice to break it up (a little). As tractors got larger and more powerful, they could pull bigger tools, but it was the DMC Hydromaster in the early 1980s that was the fi rst groomer that used a hydraulic power tiller to dig below the ice and resurface the snow. The cats also have a large blade on the front to push or pull large quantities of snow. Holiday Valley’s fl eet currently consists of fi ve Pisten Bully 600 groomers and one Prinoth BR 350. The oversized, bright red Pisten Bullys have more horsepower and larger tracks and blades to be able to push out the snowmaking mounds. (More on that later.)

Winch CatOne of the Holiday Valley

cats is equipped with a winch that is used to groom steeper slopes. The winch is attached to an anchor at the top of the slope, and a cable pulls the cat up the steep pitch then

lets it back down again. This action allows the snow to be constantly groomed back up on to the headwalls rather than scraping snow down and off the headwalls.

Slope ContoursMuch progress has been

made over the last few years in developing a snow tiller that, rather than fl atten the slope like a billiard table, allows natural contours. The fi rst tillers were a straight bar, but the most modern “alpine fl ex” tillers fl ex in the center to create undulations and gentle curves that make the slopes more interesting. The fl ex tillers, equipped with “Dumbo ears” also blend each pass into the next to prevent “wind rows.”

What Snowmakers Create, the Groomers

Refi neA good run of snowmaking

can result in large whales of manmade snow. Typically, we will leave the piles to cure over a few days, as the snowmaking crystals are liquid in the center when they fi rst form. Depending on the location of the piles, some are left to create interesting terrain features to play on, and at the same time, they serve as stockpiles for areas of heavy traffi c or for anticipated warm-ups.

Most of Holiday Valley’s 58 slopes are groomed each night

to give a soft, fresh corduroy surface each morning. The fl eet of fi ve or six cats start at 11 p.m. and fi nishes about 7:30 a.m., covering almost 300 acres. The tiller works by digging down below the surface, grinding the snow, laying it back down and smoothing it with the rubber “comb.” The resulting “fatboy” corduroy also helps with visibility in fl at light.

The timing of grooming is both an art and a science. If the weather is above freezing during the day and cold at night, grooming is best done later so the surface fi rst has a chance to set up then the groomer softens it. If it snows overnight, the slopes that are groomed early will have the most fresh powder and the slopes groomed later will have a packed powder surface. Early in the season, when we’re trying to build up a base and we get a large amount of new snow, the groomers will pack all of the slopes. Once there is a signifi cant base, we might leave fresh powder on a few slopes or partial slopes, and then groom them the next day. A bit of natural snow mixed with the base helps to knit the crystals together, especially in the spring when the snow is granular.

Holiday Valley’s grooming crew has many years of experience, yet they are always learning as the technology improves. Each day presents new and exciting challenges, because just like snowfl akes, no two days are alike.

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LEGAL NOTICELEGAL NOTICE

ALLEGANYALLEGANYState ParkState Park

Weekly Activities and Events at Allegany State Park

PUBLIC NOTICE: The Annual Meeting Of The Ellicottville

Cemetary Association, Sunset Hill Cemetary

will be held on Tuesday, February 19 at 7:00pm

at the home of John and Anne Northrup,

97 Elizabeth St., Ellicottville NY.

that while the patrol maintains a regular presence throughout the park, many visitors don›t even realize the group exists.

“A lot of people don›t realize we›re here,” MacQueen said. “They don’t realize the resource they have.”

With approximately 20 miles of groomed cross-country trails, Allegany State Park offers some of the most challenging and remote trails in Western New York. Considered by many as the fi rst area to offer slopes and trails, ASP, as

the park is commonly referred, is a skiers’ destination, a resort. Consequently, it’s where accidents happen.

MacQueen said the patrol typically responds to under fi ve incidents per season; most are minor accidents involving skiers who suffer from exhaustion or sprained ankles. Every so often, a skier will break his/her ankle or get lost. Such emergencies are standard.

But what makes the park unique, and thus makes the patrol unique, is the near-

Pam Hennel lays on a table as Dave Herig attaches a splint to her leg. The exercise was part of a refresher course for Nordic patrol members at Allegheny State Park.

wilderness atmosphere. Unlike many parks, ASP boasts trails that deliver skiers into some remote locations.

“The patrol we have here is the kind of patrol that used to exist all over,” MacQueen said. “Skiers didn’t have resorts or communities surrounding where they skied. Fishermen, hunters, campers – they used to ski in the wilderness, and that’s what it’s like here.”

To address such challenges, the patrol trains members in not only general cross-country, or Nordic, rescue but also in wilderness survival. Learning such skills, MacQueen said, can be the difference between life and death.

“There could be a scenario where someone needs rescued and additional help could be hours, maybe days, away,” he said.

Outside the training cabin, Gary Maslanka led a group of four patrol members around the snowy property, instructing them on how to use a compass properly. He asked where a specifi c and well-known summit was from where they stood and let the patrolmen fi nd it using only their compass.

“It isn’t as easy as it looks,”

Maslanka said.One patrolman quipped that

he wished he could just use his GPS, but he understood the patrol›s reliance on basic, perhaps even primitive, equipment. Unlike downhill slopes, which are typically populated with hundreds of other skiers and near rescue stations and amenities, Nordic patrol requires a level of self-suffi ciency that can be considered brutal.

“We have to hump our equipment to the emergency site,” MacQueen said. “That’s different from alpine patrol because they typically have their resources right at their fi ngertips, or at least the means close by.”

Skills in extreme Nordic rescue are offered at the ASP patrol, which includes shelter building, low-angle and rope and pulley rescue. Learning the skills takes time, MacQueen said, which is often why prospective volunteers pass on becoming part of the patrol.

“You have to put a lot of hours into training,” MacQueen said, adding that, on average, training takes over 100 hours to become certifi ed.

Because of that, more volunteers are needed.

The patrol helps with more than Nordic rescue; it

Gary Maslanka, background, guides members of the Nordic patrol at Allegheny State Park during a recent refresher course.

ASP Nordic PatrolCont. from Front Page

By Jann WiswallThe man behind the Art

Roscoe cross-country ski trail is, by all accounts, Hugh Dunne, a retired forester, engineer and superintendent of the Red House area of Allegany

Over the Hills and Through the Woods of

the Art Roscoe XC TrailState Park (ASP) and eventual director of the Allegany Parks Region from 1978-1990.

In 1952, Dunne was working as a forester and engineer for the assistant director of Allegany State Park, Art Roscoe. In addition to being a dedicated forester, Roscoe was an avid downhill ski racer who is widely credited with bringing skiing to the park.

Roscoe and Olympic ski jumper Karl Fahrner were instrumental in developing the Bova Slopes, the fi rst downhill ski area at the park and in the

See Art Roscoe Trail page 11

Art Roscoe Loppet is Sunday, Feb. 3

Conditions are looking great for the annual Art Roscoe Loppet Classic XC Ski Race at Allegany State Park, scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013.

Three race distances will be held. The mass start for the 22K race begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the 13K at 9:45 a.m. and the 6K at 10 a.m. Prizes will be awarded to the top fi ve racers for each distance and gender. Plus, dozens of door prizes will be awarded after the races.

This race draws skiers from several surrounding states and offers great skiing on the wide, rolling, sometimes hilly terrain. There’s something for all levels of skiers to enjoy, whether you’re an avid competitor or just going for your personal best.

To pre-register online, visit www.heartrateup.com/artroscoeloppet2313.html. Or register on-site at the Summit trailhead on the day of the race. Registration for the 6K is $25; for the 13K and 22K it’s $30. Proceeds will benefi t the all-volunteer Allegany Nordic Ski Patrol.

Just in case – the rain date is Sunday, Feb. 10. Organizers will make the call Friday afternoon.

assists with sled riding and automobile accidents, two types of incidents that happen regularly at the park. The patrol maintains a regular presence on the trails during busy times and weekends, as well as during the week.

For MacQueen, the call

to serve continues to be very strong for him and the team.

“If you›re committed to it, you do it cause you love it,” he said.

For more information about the group, visit http://alleganynordic.org/blog.

United Church of Ellicottville Shrove Tues Pancake Supper with real maple syrupat 5:30pm Feb. 12 (Fat Tuesday)

Ash Wednesday Service Feb. 13, 7:00pm


Ellicottville Memorial Library

Open Daily 10 am – 5 pmTues. /Wed. until 8 pm

Closed Sunday www.evml.org

716-699-2842

Introduction to Needle Felting Class – Needle felting is the piercing of tufts of raw wool numerous times using a sharp needle with ting barbs. Instructor Cathy Lacy will provide all participants with their own kit containing a variety of alpaca roving, needles and a foam base. This class will be held on Feb. 20 from 6–8 pm. The fee is $10 to cover the cost of materials. Registration is required due to limited class size.

Artwork at the Library – Currently, we have artwork in our gallery area that was created by students at the Ellicottville Central School. There are snowmen made by the kindergarteners and fi rst graders, mittens designed by the fourth graders and some interesting book covers and weavings done by some of the older students.

Night Sky Classes –All three classes are full. Please contact the library if you are

ECS WINTER CALENDARBOYS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL

Feb 1 7:30 pm vs Sherman Feb 5 7:30 pm vs. North Collins Feb 8 7:30 pm @ Clymer BOYS’ JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Feb 1 6:00 pm vs Sherman Feb 5 6:00 pm vs. North Collins Feb 8 6:00 pm @ Clymer

BOYS’ MODIFIED BASKETBALL Feb 1 5:00 pm vs Franklinville Feb 4 5:00 pm @ Alleg/Limestone Feb 6 5:00 pm vs Salamanca

GIRLS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL Feb 4 7:30 pm @ North Collins Feb 7 7:30 pm vs Clymer GIRLS’ JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Feb 4 6:00 pm @ North Collins Feb 7 6:00 pm vs Clymer

BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ BOWLING Feb 2 9:00 am vs Hinsdale Feb 14 Girls Sectionals Feb 15 Boys Sectionals

interested in being put on our waiting list. If enough people are interested, we will hold more classes in March and April. The three classes are: The Night Sky; Meteors, Meteorites, Craters and Comets; and Let’s Talk Telescopes.

Magazines Available for Checkout – Don’t forget … thanks to some generous donations, we have over 30 magazine titles available at the library. These can be

borrowed for three weeks at a time.

Tax Forms – Many of the frequently used federal and NYS tax forms and instruction booklets are available at the library. Please note several of the federal forms are arriving a few weeks late this year.

eBooks Available at the Library – Did you know that eBooks are now available through the library? All you need is a library card and a computer. Browse over 2,000

eBook titles and download (for free) onto a compatible computer or device. Stop or call the library for more details on this exciting new technology.

Book Club meets the second Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. The Feb. 12 book is “The Space Between Us” by Thrity Umrigar. Contact Bev Webster at (716) 945-4089 for more information.

Story time is every Wednesday at 11:15 a.m.

From the Bookshelf Recommended Reading from the Ellicottville Memorial Library

“The Twelve Tribes of Hattie”by Ayana MathisA debut of extraordinary distinction: Ayana Mathis tells the story of the

children of the Great Migration through the trials of one unforgettable family.In 1923, 15-year-old Hattie Shepherd fl ees Georgia and settles in

Philadelphia, hoping for a chance at a better life. Instead, she marries a man who will bring her nothing but disappointment and watches helplessly as her fi rstborn twins succumb to an illness a few pennies could have prevented. Hattie gives birth to nine more children whom she raises with grit and mettle and not an ounce of the tenderness they crave. She vows to prepare them for the calamitous diffi culty they are sure to face in their later lives, to meet a world that will not love them, a world that will not be kind.

Captured here in 12 luminous narrative threads, their lives tell the story of a mother’s monumental courage and the journey of a nation.

Beautiful and devastating, Ayana Mathis’s “The Twelve Tribes of Hattie” is wondrous from fi rst to last—glorious, harrowing, unexpectedly uplifting and blazing with life. An emotionally transfi xing page-turner, a searing portrait of striving in the face of insurmountable adversity, an indelible encounter with the resilience of the human spirit and the driving force of the American dream.

ECS SKI TEAMUpcoming Events:, Jan. 30 6:00pm at Kissing Bridge, Feb. 5 6:00pm at Holiday Valley,

Feb. 25–26 NYS State Championships at Bristol Mountain/Western New York Schools Section 6 vs. Section 5 Alpine Ski Racing

Jan 2-April 25ECS Walking Program

Mon-Thurs 6-9pm when school is in session - check in at the High School back parking lot

entrance each time.

Snowmobile Trails are Open throughout

Cattaraugus County

(pending snow conditions) Get a free Enchanted

Mountains snowmobile trail map at 1-800-331-0543. Download a map at www.enchantedmountains.com (search snowmobile map).

Art Roscoe Trails Allegany State Park

For classic cross-country skiing only, no skate (freestyle),

snowshoeing or pets. Back-country trails are

available all over the park for snowshoeing.

For current conditions, call (716) 945-0523.

February 32013 Art Roscoe Loppet -

Classic Cross Country Skiing9am - 2pm. Classic Cross

Country Skiing on Allegany State Park’s Art Roscoe Trail

System. Choose course distance

All are welcome - not just Rotarians. Cost is $65 for

skiing and lunch, or $20 for just lunch. For reservations

contact Jack @ 716-945-2283 or [email protected]

February 16Boarding for Breast Cancer

at Holiday Valley 2013

A fun day in the terrain parks to raise awareness of breast

cancer. Special park clinic for women, pink ticket fundraiser,

demos, rail jam and more.HolidayValley.com

February 22-23AMSOIL Championship

Snocross Series 2012

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

worldwide.

on groomed trails -featuring double set tracks. For current

conditions, call 716-354-9121. www.heartrateup.com

February 11Lisa Densmore “Your Turn”

Women’s Ski Clinic

Hosted by Holiday Valley Snowsports School

For intermediate through ad-vanced level skiers, call (716) 699-5510 ext 4422 or 4424.

February 15Rotary Ski Day at HoliMont

COMMUNITY CALENDARA Calendar of Events for Ellicottville and the Surrounding Communities

Community MeetingsAll meetings are at 7:00 p.m.

unless otherwise noted.Ashford

(2nd Tuesday) Feb 12

Cattaraugus Village(2nd Monday) Feb 11

East Otto(2nd Tuesday) Feb 12

Ellicottville Town(3rd Wed) Feb 20, 6pm

Ellicottville Village(2nd Monday) Feb 11, 6pm

Great Valley(2nd Monday) Feb 11

Humphrey(2nd Monday) Feb 11

Little Valley Town(2nd Monday) Feb 11

Little Valley Village(2nd Tuesday) Feb 12

Mansfi eld(3rd Monday) Feb 18

Otto(3rd Tuesday) Feb 19

Salamanca City(2nd Wednesday) Feb 13

Salamanca Town(2nd Tuesday) Feb 12

February 23Holiday Valley Penguin Paddle

The Penguin Paddle is a fundraiser for the Lounsbury Adaptive Ski Program where participants slide down the

slope on their belly “penguin style” in a stylish garbage bag.

Call 699-2345.

March 7United Way Day

at HoliMont

March 9-10Holiday Valley’s Winter Carnival

& Ellicottville’s Mardi Gras Celebrations

March 23Holiday Valley’s Pond Skimming

Religious Services•Holy Name Of Mary RC

Church, Ellicottville20-22 Jeff erson St., 699-2592

Sat. Vigil Mass 4pm & 5:30pmSun. Holy Mass 8am & 10:30am

•St. John’s Episcopal Church, Ellicottville

Cr. Washington and Jeff erson Sts. 945-1820

Services 5pm Sat., 7:15am & 10:15am Sun

www.stjohnsofellicottville.org

•St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Ellicottville

6360 Rt. 219 East, 699-2265Worship Sat. 5pm, Sun.10:30amSun. Sch. & Adult Bible Study 9am

•United Church, Ellicottville Cr. Elizabeth and Elk Sts.

699-4003Sun. Sch. 10:15am,

Worship, 10am

•First Baptist Church, Great Valley

5049 Rt.219, 945-4629Sun. Sch. 9:30am

Worship 10:45am & 6:30pm

•United Methodist Church, Great Valley

5242 Rt. 219, 945-4375Sun. Sch. 10am, Worship 11am

•Solomon’s Porch Ministries, Mansfi eld

7705 Toad Hollow Rd, 257-9138

Sat 7pm, Sun 10am

Check current conditions fi rst!(716) 945-0523

Moonlight Snowshoe Tour at Griffi s Sculpture Park

Griffi s Sculpture Park is sponsoring its annual Moonlight Snowshoe Tour on Saturday, Feb. 23 from 5-8 p.m. Reservations are required. The $50 ticket includes snowshoe rentals (courtesy The City Garage), fresh, hot chili (co urtesy Balloons Restaurant), a snowshoe tour of Griffi s Sculpture Park and live music by Buffalo band Smackdab. Book early – the event sells out every year. For more information and to register, call Griffi s Sculpture Park at (716) 667-2808.

ECS Girls’ Varsity Skiers Finish First, Second and Third Against Gow

On Jan. 23, 2013, the Ellicottville Central School’s Ski Team raced at Kissing Bridge against The Gow School in Section VI competition in a best time of two slalom races. According to Coach Kelly Fredrickson, the girls’ varsity team

of Sophie Sellstrom, Joran Lyford and Caitlin Toth placed fi rst, second and third, respectfully. Sellstrom had the fastest time out of all the racers. From the boys’ varsity team, Alex Paddock placed third and had the fourth fastest time

out of all the racers. Congratulations to all the racers on the fi rst ski team in Section VI!

The next race was held on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, at Kissing Bridge versus The Gow School. Results will be reported in next week’s paper.

region. Bova Slopes started as a walk up/ski down area in the 1930s and eventually boasted three rope tows and two ski jumps (one 50 meters, one 30 meters). Due to lack of state funding for facility improvements, however, the Bova Slopes were closed in 1970.

“Private ski areas, notably Holiday Valley, were able to invest in the latest lifts and facilities; our State budgets were never going to allow us to keep up,” said Dunne during a recent conversation.

Skiing was still a priority for Roscoe, however, and when Dunne proposed the idea of building ski touring trails, Roscoe embraced the concept and told Dunne to run with it. So, from 1968-70, Dunne laid out the entire 28-mile system,

following existing railroad beds, hiking trails and old wagon trails and making sure to disturb as little forest as possible. He also paid a lot of attention to ensuring the trails took skiers past some of the most beautiful vistas in the park.

“With our vast acreage and high elevation, it was a natural addition to the park,” said Dunne. “And we did almost all of it without any state funding – it was just me and another park employee. I had to do a little bartering for culvert pipes.”

The trail was a hit almost immediately as the sport started to increase in popularity and cross-country skiers from all over the area and surrounding states recognized the trail for its uniqueness and natural

beauty. In 1978, Dunne left ASP

to become director of the Allegany Parks Region, overseeing the Lake Erie, Cuba Lake, Long Point and Allegany State Parks. By then, Roscoe had died, but Dunne saw a way to keep his memory alive. He proposed naming the trail after his former boss and friend. It was offi cially dedicated the Art Roscoe Cross-Country Ski Trail on Dec. 23, 1978.

Dunne, who to this day serves as a commissioner on the Allegany State Park Commission, remembers Roscoe as the best boss he ever had and the most dedicated park offi cial he has ever known.

“We were like a family back then,” he said, adding that “the region really benefi tted from Art’s leadership.”

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ECS Sports Boosters Working on Banner Project

The ECS Sports Boosters Club is forming a committee to create banners for all sports to be hung in the gym. They welcome members of the community to join them on this project. A club spokesperson said, “The banners will be to

note team championships for every team. We are going to try and go back as far as we can.” On another note, they report that the basketball concession stand is doing well.

If you follow them on Facebook, you will see the

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Help Build the Ellicottville–Great Valley Recreation Trail with a Tax-Deductible Donation

A recreation trail fundraising campaign to pay for planning, as well as construction and future maintenance of the trail, has been launched – and you can help today! Please consider making a generous tax-deductible donation online at www.cattfoundation.org, or mailing your check payable to Ellicottville-Great Valley Trail Fund, c/o Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation, 120 N. Union St., Olean, NY 14706.

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When I cook dinner, I’m looking to make something that is kid-friendly, nutritious and fast. One of the more tasty and kid-approved items I make are quinoa cakes. You can put anything in them really.

Last night I made them with steamed kale and they were gobbled up in a fl ash. If you have been living under a rock, quinoa is the darling of the grain family and has pretty

much exploded onto the food scene in the past few years, with good reason.

The grain is very high in protein – one cup cooked has 8 grams of protein! Quinoa also is packed with nutrients like calcium, iron, potassium and zinc, and it is also gluten free. It cooks up in a matter of minutes and is pretty much fl avorless, so you can add it to anything.

Here is the recipe I made last night. The only long parts aresteaming the kale in a bit of water in a saucepan steamer, if you have one. Omit the cheese if you would like to go dairyfree.

Quinoa Cakes1 cup uncooked quinoa2 cups water4 eggs, whisked1/3 cup Parmesan cheese3 scallions, whites and greens sliced thinly3 cloves of garlic, minced½ teaspoon salt1 cup steamed kale, chopped1 cup breadcrumbs (use gluten free if you want to stay gluten free)olive oil

Directions: Rise quinoa in a fi ne mesh sieve. Then place in a saucepan with 2 cups of water

and cook about 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Cool quinoa to room temperature. You will have some extra cooked quinoa left over once you make the recipe. I like to reheat it in the morning, put some pomegranate seeds and maple syrup in it, and serve it for breakfast.

Mix eggs, cheese, scallions, garlic, salt, kale and breadcrumbs in a bowl. Add 2 ½ cups of cooked, cooled quinoa and mix everything together. Let mixture sit a few minutes to absorb liquid.

Make about 12 patties. I used a two-tablespoon scoop and then fl attened the patties. Heat some olive oil in a large sauté pan. Add about 4-6 patties to the hot oil,

making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook patties about 3-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown o n both sides.

Serve immediately with some mashed up avocado or some plain yogurt or just eat them plain. Enjoy!

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1/27/13 Women’s NFSC GS Class U142 Richards, Chloe HO/99 39.10 37.51 1:16.613 Mason, Danielle HO/99 39.79 37.21 1:17.004 Wylie, Isabella HV/99 40.61 36.87 1:17.485 Berberich, Andee HO/00 40.90 37.60 1:18.506 Martin, Devynn HV/00 41.67 38.24 1:19.917 Creager, Bailey HV/00 41.28 38.65 1:19.938 Vergon, Anna HO/99 42.08 38.65 1:20.739 Cairns, Brogan HO/00 42.89 39.89 1:22.7813 Halli, Hannah HV/00 44.32 41.50 1:25.8214 McDowell, Pyper HO/00 43.57 42.51 1:26.0815 Michaud, Claire HV/99 44.81 43.18 1:27.9917 Mahoney, Adeline HV/99 45.71 43.02 1:28.7318 Galvin, McKenzie HV/00 45.87 42.97 1:28.8421 Lyford, Joran HV/00 45.97 43.51 1:29.4822 Clough, Shannon HO/99 45.98 44.18 1:30.1623 Johnston, Sarah HO/00 46.26 44.05 1:30.3128 Laube, Hanna HO/00 53.75 50.19 1:43.9429 Raguso, Kylie HO/99 54.88 51.18 1:46.06

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Hi again everybody! If you have read any of my previous articles you should recall the words “balanced and athletic” stance. It is from this foundation that you become a more active and adaptable skier. Active in this case means there is functional and appropriate movement in good skiing. I don’t mean the movement down the hill, but the movement of your body and appendages to enhance your skiing.

With all the structure and design for performance in skis now, it’s easy to just “go along for the ride,” meaning with stiff boots and shaped skis, many people just “park and arc.” You see these people on Mardi Gras, laying back and tipping from side to side while arcing from tree line to tree line of the slope. Typically, their hands are down at their sides, or held in some other static and awkward position. Basically, they are just along for the ride.

Good skiing is an activity that uses the whole body to do it well. When you were a kid and wanted to see how far you could walk on the rail of a railroad track, what was the fi rst thing you did? Put your arms out at your sides, right? Well, same-same in skiing. It’s all about balance and you need to use all parts of your body to enhance your performance.

For a simple demonstration, leave your poles at the bottom of Cindy’s lift , ride up and go to the top of the headwall, now make some dynamic short radius turns. Where are your hands? Down at your sides? Behind your back? No, they are out at your side assisting in balance and leading you into turns.

More to the point, you should hold your arms away from your ribcage, your hands outside your elbows, with wrists/poles vertical. Now retrieve your poles and go back up, make some comfortable turns on Cindy’s and allow your pole touch to trigger your turn. Don’t lead with your arm, take your body in the direction of your new turn with the pole touch and swing, use the alternating pole swings to

Skiing With Your Hands

develop a rhythm in your turns. Count1-2 swing, 1-2 swing for short turns; 1-2-3 - swing, 1-2-3 swing for medium, etc.

Watch racers in all disciplines – slalom, GS or downhill. All of these athletes enhance their performance by using their arms and hands for balance. A couple of drills for hands and arms – place your poles across your chest with your arms over the top of them. The weight of your arms will keep them in place, but the poles will keep your elbows away from your ribcage. Now make some easy turns down lower Sunrise or other suitable terrain and note how your poles, hands and arms are key components in maintaining balance. Now, repeat that run holding your poles in your hands, but keep your elbows away from ribcage and hands outside your elbows for more of a “fl ow” to your turns. If you want to work on rhythm, again on moderate terrain, use a double pole touch so you actually ski between your poles as you turn. Do this to establish a consistent turn shape and size. Then, again return to just swinging the downhill pole but keep the same rhythm and size of turn.

Additionally, where you touch your pole is determined

by the size of turn and terrain. On long radius turns, pole touch is closer to tip of ski. On short steep turns, more downhill below boots.

Keep your arms and hands loose, raised and in front of you – elbows away from your ribcage, hands outside your elbows, wrists/poles vertical. Swing your pole with your wrist, do not reach and stab with your arm. Follow the basket of your pole with your chest, and voila’, you are skiing with grace and poise!

The more you practice, the more adaptable and comfortable you will be on different terrain and in changing conditions. Push your envelope a bit and try these and other tips, or take schedule a training session with a PSIA-E/AASI certifi ed pro. If you see us out on the snow, stop and say “hello.”

And, remember to always … Go with a Pro!

From printed and video educational material of Professional Snowsports Instructors of America/American Association of Snowboard Instructors

BY EVA POTTER

Hey, ladies! Ready to kick your skiing up a notch or two? Then save the date for Lisa Densmore’s all-day Your Turn Women’s Ski Event on Monday, Feb. 11 at Holiday Valley.

As the daughter of Philip Feinberg, a talented ski racer in the ‘30s and ‘40s, and Phyllis Feinberg, a competitive fi gure skater, champion ski racer Lisa Densmore grew up on the slopes and in the rink. Densmore said began skiing as soon as she could walk and has seen photos of herself riding on her dad’s shoulders and down the hill between his legs.

“I don’t really remember learning. I was probably 2 when I started,” she said. And, she’s been skiing and racing competitively ever since.

At age 15, Densmore made the U.S. Ski Team’s Women’s

Densmore’s Your Turn Ski Clinic Takes Women to New Levels on the SlopesWorld-Class Ski Racer to Teach Ski Clinic at Holiday Valley

Development Team, and has continued to be a powerhouse in alpine racing. She had many successful years racing for the U.S. Ski team from 1976 to 1979. After graduating from Dartmouth College, she spent six years on the Women’s Pro Tour, retiring in 1990. Since 1991, she has been ranked No. 1 in her age group on the U.S. Alpine Master’s Ski Team, and holds four world titles and 76 national titles across all alpine disciplines.

Densmore has worn many professional hats including color commentator for skiing for most major networks. She is a former ski school director, magazine editor, writer and fi lm producer. Since 1991, Densmore has been a spokesperson, athlete and product development

consultant for Head, developing women’s hard goods like shaped skis. At the same time, she founded the Head-Subaru Women’s Ski Clinics, now the Your Turn Women’s Ski Events, which have helped over 6,000 women take their skiing to a new level over the past 18 years.

Girls’ Day Out on the SlopesDensmore said her all-

women’s clinics are different in that she employs the top women ski instructors from each area. From experience, Densmore said women tend not to ask questions and take risks in mixed-group settings, but in her clinic “it’s women teaching women and it’s girls’ day out.”

Most women have a breakthrough in their skiing in her clinics for a number of reasons.

“I’m not going to push you too far, but I’m going to push you to the envelope of your comfort zone,” she explained.

Women will also learn the importance of good gear and how it impacts their skiing. Densmore will also give an educational talk about how to choose the right gear and will offer demos from different manufacturers including Elan.

“Everyone will have access to anything they want to try at the demo center throughout the course of the day,” she said.

Densmore’s events emphasize fun and relaxation. “There’s a mental piece of it that’s really important. You’re more relaxed. You’re with the girls. No one’s going to make any judgment calls if you fall down or don’t look particularly graceful.”

Participants are put into small groups for a more personalized experience.

“I rotate from group to group,” she said. “Depending on how many gals are there, I ski an hour or two with each group, so I get a pretty good chunk of the day with everybody. We do video analysis as well as the actual teaching piece of it.”

After lunch, participants can switch out their gear if they like. The day is capped off with an après ski party and lots of swag giveaways.

She said, “As long as you


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Cattaraugus County Arts Council H osts JCC Student Exhibition

The Cattaraugus County Arts Council (CCAC) is pleased to present the work of the Jamestown Community College Painting and Ceramic Students from the fall 2012 semester. The artwork is currently on display at CCAC at 100 W. Main St. in Allegany until the end of February.

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always learn something and it’s tons of fun.”

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The clinic costs $150 plus lift ticket and will begin at 8 a.m. with registration and breakfast. Pre-registration is advised as attendance is limited. Stop at or call the Snowsports School Desk at (716) 699-2345 ext. 4422, or the Creekside Lodge Children’s Desk at (716) 699-2345 ext. 4424.

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Propane Delivery • Guradian Home Stand-by Generators • Tankless Water Heaters • Space Heaters • Air Conditioners • Heat Pumps

• Outdoor Grilling • Fireplaces Gas Firepits • Patio Heaters

Our business sells and installs quality space heaters, fi replaces and water heaters from companies like Monessen, Napoleon, Rinnai Modine, Bradford, Generac and Weber. We stock motor and hydraulic oils, methanol and racing gas. Patio heaters and gas fi re pits are also available.

Ryan, Rob and Kim, and Mike and Molly Holland, as well as our dedicated staff – Wes Sabin (16 years) and Sharon Dietrick (12 years) – have been committed to serving your family with reliable service, Call Ryan at

(716) 592-7242 or (800) 640-0370

quality brands and competitive pricing.Located in the heart of ski country, we are dedicated to local sales and

service. Just like you, the Holland family, as well as our grandchildren, enjoy skiing at Holiday Valley and HoliMont.

“We love working and playing in Ellicottville and the surrounding area, but best part is meeting and becoming friends with so many people from

all parts of the world.”

Winter is Here! Are You Prepared?Holland Propane. A Family Run Business in the Heart of Ski Country.

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• GROUP FITNESS CLASSES with Kim Duke Join Us Mon & Wed 5 - 5:45pm, $10 per class

• Zumba Class Tues 5:30 & 6:30pm, Thurs 5:30pm

Upcoming Classes:• Strength Training

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- Gift Baskets made to order

- Daily Lunch Specials - Traditional

Espresso Drinks- All baked goods made

fresh daily, on site

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A Charming, True CoffeeHouse ExperienceOrganic, Fair-Trade, Small Batch Roasted Coffee

• A “Sweet for your Sweetheart”: a buttercream-fi lled cake topped with chocolate ganache and Valentine decorations, tucked away in a beautifully decorated box, ready to give to your sweetheart!• Order Valentine cookies by the dozen, or one of our many cake creations! Please order by Feb 10th.• Customer Loyalty Promo’s coming soon!

Now Open Friday's Until 8pmNow Open Friday's Until 8pm!

• Ribeye Steak$10.69/lb

Save $1.39/lb

• Pork Tenderloins

$4.29/lb

Pick up our Famous Beef Jerky

& Beef Sticks -

perfect for skiing snacks!

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