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This photograph of the “Tree for Troops” will be printed on holiday cards to be sent by ECS students to active military service-members. Some 800 ECS students, teachers and staff, American Legion veterans, along with dozens of Holiday Valley staff members, posed for the photo Tuesday morning at the base of Tannenbaum Lodge at Holiday Valley. Photo designed and arranged by Patty Watson (pattyspeoplepictures.com); photographed by Dave Sion.

By Jann WiswallWhat do you get when you

fi ll a 50-feet-squared space with 800 people wearing green, red, white and yellow T-shirts? If you’re being directed by Patty Watson, you get a photograph

by Rebecca LaBordeTen years ago, Jay Monti

started a charity called Code Blou to benefi t animals in need. He continues doing it, he said, “in honor of Blou.” In 2002, Monti had been asked to take care of a stray Border

By Jann WiswallThere is extensive evidence

around the country that proves that shopping locally improves the economic strength of individual communities. Shopping locally creates jobs, saves people time and money, helps minimize our impact on the environment, encourages community involvement and produces a more sustainable economy.

Shopping locally also means more tax revenues are available to local governments to cover expenses and focus on economic development.

For example, Cattaraugus County’s 5 percent bed tax paid by guests on overnight lodging at hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, etc., directly supports economic development and tourism promotion efforts throughout the county. County lodging facilities generated some $700,000 in 2012.

The income from the bed tax, which the Cattaraugus County legislature extended for three more years on November 21 (it was fi rst instituted in 2006), is distributed according to a formula based on the percentage of tax generated. According to Crystal Abers, director of the Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning and Tourism, the chambers of commerce in Olean, Salamanca and Ellicottville receive a larger proportion of the funds (since they have the majority of the lodging facilities) in the form of reimbursements for county-approved expenses related to promotion of community activities. The balance is used by the county to promote activities and events in non-chamber communities.

In 2012, the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce received approximately $65,000 in reimbursements from the county to offset costs associated with promoting Fall Fest and other Ellicottville

ECS, Holiday Valley Pose for “Tree for Troops”

of an enormous Christmas tree that will be printed on cards and sent to hundreds of U.S. military service members as holiday greetings.

For that reason, the entire

student body of Ellicottville Central School, teachers and staff, along with dozens of Holiday Valley staff members, spent Tuesday morning at Holiday Valley’s Tannenbaum Lodge creating the Christmas tree that was photographed from the bucket of the Ellicottville Fire Department’s fully extended ladder truck.

How it Came TogetherThe event, the brainchild of

Hamburg aerial designer Patty Watson, involved weeks of planning and coordination on the part of Watson, volunteer professional photographer Dave Sion, and their team of volunteers. After getting Holiday Valley on board, the next step was to fi nd 800 willing participants. For Watson, that may have been the easiest part. She went directly to ECS Superintendent Mark Ward and asked him to allow the entire school – students, teachers, staff and all – to participate. At fi rst, Ward said he was skeptical, but when Watson explained the educational value of the exercise and that she had done this type of event before with as many as 3,000 school students, Ward agreed.

The logistics of the whole operation might have been daunting for anyone else, but Watson and her crew made it look easy.

Blou’s Popularity Leads To Annual Fundraiser

Collie until its owners could be found. Eventually, the dog’s owners were located, but they let Monti keep him because he had grown so fond of the animal.

He named the dog Blou and

the dog grew in popularity as he hung out with Monti at his gallery. People would come to Monti’s Gallery and they would often ask for a picture of Blou. One customer told him about the WNY Pet Emergency Fund. Monti got the idea, after giving away many pictures, to sell them instead and donate the proceeds to this organization.

The WNY Pet Emergency Fund is an animal assistance organization that helps defray the cost of emergency veterinarian care for owners unable to meet the expense. This organization was implemented by local veterinarians and is intended as a one-time intervention.

The Almost Home Animal Sanctuary in Little Valley is another organization that benefi ts from Code Blou. It is a not-for-profi t organization

Irish Christmas a Tale of Leprechauns and MagicAnnual Event Nets Generous Donations

Next Event to Benefi t CemeteryWarm memories, generous

donations, an outrageous pie auction, cheerful music and lots of great stuff – that’s what Irish Christmas is made of. Even though the annual Irish Christmas took place on Nov. 30 at the Gin Mill, those good

feelings are still lingering as donations continue to pour in to support this wonderful community cause.

Bob McCarthy, who acted as master of ceremonies and auctioneer, won’t hesitate to

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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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Monti and his new dog “Tyb” (Thank You Blou) are found frequently at A Touch of Ellicottville, 28 Washington Street, Ellicottville.

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December is here and we are moving towards Christmas. However, Ol’ Man Winter is still avoiding Ellicottville. After the cold spell we had in late November, both Holiday Valley and Holimont were blowing snow like crazy. With the return to early fall weather we had last week, all the work our excellent snow crews did is now almost gone. Both Holiday Valley and Holimont still have their snow guns greased and ready to go. All we need is a little steady colder weather. From what the weather forecast shows we just may be getting there in the next week or so. Let’s all hope for the best.

While we wait for Ol’ Man Winter’s arrival we might as well get out and enjoy all the other FUN STUFF that happens on a regular basis here in Ellicottville. Starting today Friday December 7, 2012 thru Thursday December 13, 2012 we will have six Bands, four DJ’s, several “All Week Sound System Events”, an Original Ski Movie, The Bartenders Ball, plus all the food and beverage specials offered by our wonderful clubs and restaurants. Just check the ads show on the adjoining pages of this fi ne newspaper.

The Gin Mill, The Depot & The Barn will be showing, in and around their other events, both college and NFL Football Games, complete with food and drink specials, beginning Friday and running through Monday for all of us Ellicottvilleites to enjoy.

Our weekend’s entertainment begins at 7:00 PM Friday in Balloons with The Maria Aurigema Band. Maria, a devoted blues singer and guitar player, usually performs with a three-piece band consisting of bass, drums and keys. Like Maria’s website says, “Her music is mainly original blues creating a performance you won’t soon forget”. Maria and her band, as always, will do another excellent Blues Show. Following Maria Aurigema, Personable DJ John Barry will keep the party going by doing his LIVE “Personality Show Off Show” from Balloons Sound & Light Booth. John’s show, as always, will include neat danceable tunes and interesting chitter/chatter till close.

Returning to 9:00 PM Friday The Gin Mill will have Two Guys Drinking Beer on stage. Ron and Terry, the two guys from West, are truly talented, excellent and FUN musicians. They will, as always, create a good time, acoustic music, party night with their good tunes and general silliness that always accompanies The Two Guys when they do their Gin Mill Gig. Also please remember, The Gin Mill serves’ their excellent and reasonably priced menu till midnight on weekends.

Moving to Saturday Balloons starts the music parade with Mo Porter doing a 6:00 PM gig. Mo Porter, another of Ellicottville’s Favorite Bands, headlined by Chuck and Mark, who are also the heart and soul of this excellent Rock N Bluzey Party Promoting Band. Joining them will be Kyle on bass, Chris on keys and Waz on drums. Therefore, we will have the full fi ve-piece version of this really neat band performing classic rock to blues tunes, including

many classic favorites, in a really FUN and Party Time way. When Mo Porter fi nishes wowing the Balloons Crowd, DJ Chatty & Flakey Frank Watson, who is also known as The Party Monster should have his antenna properly adjusted and his marbles properly in place, allowing him to carry on The Balloons Party already happening in his usual, very friendly & FUN way, till close.

Backing up to 8:00 PM Saturday, The Annual Bartender’s Ball will begin in The Depot featuring the FUN tune selection of The Wrong Crowd. This is the annual tribute to all of our wonderful bartenders who work so hard to make Ellicottville such a FUN place to visit and live. Again, this event will be cosponsored by The City Garage and will begin with a neat Ski Flick Let’s Go. The whole theme and promotion of this year’s event will be to wake up The Snow Gods. For more details on this FUN happenin, just give The Depot, 716 699 4774, or The City Garage, 716 699 2054, a call.

Our music rounds out on Saturday with Three Easy Pieces doing a 9:00 PM gig in The Gin Mill. This three-piece band featuring RT Live, Freddie Joseph and Jeff Johnson, as we have said before, have put together another version of “The Far Out Band. Their choice of music continues to be acoustic, classic to southern rock with a taste of country added to the mix. Again and as always, they will create another really FUN Gin Mill Saturday Music Night.

After another music free Sunday that will allow us to enjoy a Bills win over The Rams, we now happily move on to next week. It all begins at 6:00 PM Monday in The Gin Mill with their All U Can Eat Spaghetti & Football Dinner for only $6.99. Adding to The Gin Mill FUN will be Connor The Crasher. Besides being on bar duty, Connor will be playing classic country tunes through the sound system until The Patriots take on The Texans for Monday Night Football.

Madigans Church on Monday will not happen this week because of a private Christmas Party. At this time we hope to see you all next Monday.

Another Ellicottville tradition is undergoing some changes. Last Wednesday was John Winston’s fi nal performance with Joe Wagner in The Gin Mill until some time this spring. Good Luck John, we will miss you. So at 8:00 PM this Wednesday, The Gin Mill will host The Joe Wagner & Friends Band. For the time being, Joe will be joined by Freddie Joseph, or if you wish Bongos Freddie, and probably Retro Lil Joey on spoons. The music will still be the same wonderful Acoustic Classic to Southern Rock that Joe and his crew have done so well over the last twenty plus years. The Gin Mill’s excellent chicken wings will still be on special and The Good Music and FUN Gin Mill Wednesday will happen.

Thursday we will have two music events. First at 8:00 PM The Gin Mill will have Freddie & Friends doing another weekly version of what used to be “The Weekly Notice

Band”. The music, as always, will be excellent Classic to Country Rock. Like we always say, just who will be performing won’t be known until they start the gig. What we know for sure, The Gin Mill will be ROCKIN & FUN this Thursday night.

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Goodbye notes posted on death’s door

Scenes from the Irish Christmas at the Gin Mill

Gallows humour might well have begun with Maria Antoinette, the pompous and extravagant Queen of France who was executed for treason during the French Revolution. Known as the epitome of arrogance, it was therefore a shock to all who heard her fi nal words: “Pardon me, Sir, I meant not to do it.”

As it turns out, Marie Antoinette was not apologizing for provoking the revolution in which approximately 56,000 French citizens were killed and one third of those beheaded. She was in fact apologizing to her executioner as she staggered toward the guillotine and accidently stepped on his foot.

Although the blade has long since been replaced by the noose, the fi ring squad, the electric chair and now a chemical injection – the last words of those condemned to die by the proverbial sword still sometimes leans to levity.

James D. French was the last man person executed before Oklahoma rescinded the death penalty. A career criminal who wanted to die, he murdered his cellmate to force the state to end his own life. Looking at the ghoulish faces of reporters gathered to witness the event, French’s last words were: “How’s this for a headline? French Fries!”

Carl Panzram was not a nice or even a patient man, not when he was a serial killer or about to be terminated himself in Indiana. ‘Hurry up, you Hoosier bastard, I could kill ten men while you’re fooling around.” Somehow, I don’t think Carl would have been a very good candidate for rehabilitation.

Some last words like those of domestic killer David Martinez are downright poetic: “Only the sky and the green grass goes on forever and today is a good day to die.” On the contrary, it had not been a good day to die for Martinez’s live-in girlfriend and her son.

Prior to being chemically put to death in Maryland,

tell you about the magic of leprechauns and the holiday spirit that resides in the heart of Ellicottville this time of year and all year round. The true spirit of the season was poignantly evident at this worthwhile event hosted by the Ellicottville Rotary Club for the eighth year. A mystery donation of $1,000 cash was left at McCarthy’s door beforehand with a note to “please put this to good use with your Irish Christmas event.” According to Rotarian and organizer Greg Cappelli, this was “the best year ever.”

McCarthy used his artisan wood crafting talents to fashion furniture and accessories that were auctioned at the event. Ed and Marybeth Rick, owners of the Gin Mill, were the happy winners of McCarthy’s Irish end table, while Lisa Hitchcock posted on Facebook, “I am so happy we won one of the mirrors you made! Thanks Bob for all your hard work!”

But it was the pie auction that really brought out the

competitive nature of the crowd. The crowd bid on about a dozen pies with a skillet apple pie baked by Pat Kerl fetching $220, with others going for up to $150! All locally made, the pies and cakes were a huge hit, especially a cream cheese and peppermint confection created by Katy Herbach of Katy’s Café and Cake Creations. It was once heck of a party in a good holiday cheer sort of way.

The proceeds were used to support Santa’s Workshop on Sunday, Dec. 2 and helped over 15 local families. Extra gifts went to Project Christmas at ECS. Cappelli indicated funds remaining from Irish Christmas go into the Family Support for Ellicottville general fund to support local families in need through the holiday season and beyond. Donations are always welcome as Family Support is a year round effort helping students and families in need with medical funding help, food for students, as well as many special needs programs. Call Bob McCarthy (716) 378-

0916 or email Greg Cappelli at gcappelli@microsemi.com, or mail your donation to P.O. Box 1465, Ellicottville, NY 14731.

And Another Thing … “Finnegan’s Way” is Heading Your Way

Community fundraising is a passion for McCarthy, who is already plotting his next event on July 19, 2013, to benefi t the Ellicottville Cemetery. He’s been working with Mary Elizabeth Dunbar and Gail Car ucci of the Ellicottville Historical Society on a unique event – the reenactment of James Joyce’s “Finnegan’s Wake” – that will hopefully generate $20,000 to purchase and erect headstones for each of the identifi ed paupers’ and unmarked graves.

Stay tuned for more information on this ticketed event to be organized with the Ellicottville Rotary and hosted at the Gin Mill. The Ellicottville Times will be closely involved in fundraising efforts.

Irish Christmas MagicCont. from Front Page

triple murderer John Frederick Thanos got his farewell speech down to one word. “Adios.” A man of many murders and very few words. About 20% of inmates choose to say even less than John Thanos which is nothing whatsoever. By far the most common last statement heard by execution witnesses is: “I’m ready, warden.”

Naturally Texas, where they have executed 484 death row inmates since capital punishment was reinstated in 1976 and four times as many convicts as any other state would have the largest selection of peculiar last words.

Convicted of kidnapping, rape and murder, Rodrigo Hernandez was Texas’ fi rst execution of this year. He was somewhat philosophical: “I want to tell everybody that I love everybody. Keep your heads up. We are all family, people of God Almighty.” Then when the chemicals kicked in, that Kumbaya moment was lost with: “This stuff stings, man!”

Just before murderer and rapist Johnny Frank Garrett was given a lethal injection by Texas authorities, he solemnly said: “I’d like to thank my family for loving me and taking care of me. And the rest of the world can kiss my ass.” Garrett may have had a very good reason to be angry at the world. A documentary titled The Last Word makes a very strong case for his innocence.

The nation’s busiest capital punishment state also dispatched cop killer Jonathan Moore whose last words were reportedly: “Where’s my stunt double when I need him?”

Double murderer Javier Cruz was anything but arrogant just before the “Longhorn State” put his lights out: “I am ashamed to even look in your faces. You are great people.”

Texas also lethally injected Mexican citizen and murderer Humberto Leal Garcia but not before he gave an uplifting farewell and a patriotic salute. Said Garcia in front of a small gallery of witnesses: “Let’s get this show on the road!” And

then: “Viva Mexico!” Garcia’s did not request a Mariachi band play at his execution but given the lyrics, it would have been appropriate.

In 1985, cop killer Henry Martinez Porter used his last words to turn the tables on those about to execute him: “From there you call me a cold-blooded murderer but I didn’t tie anyone to the stretcher. I didn’t pump any poison into anybody’s veins from behind a locked door. You call this justice? I call this and your society a bunch of cold-blooded murderers.” Touché Henri touché.

Back in the 1880’s it was diffi cult to punish someone with death who believed in world destruction. Said union activist and founder of the Socialistic Labor Party, George Engel just before they hanged him: “Hurrah for anarchy! This is the happiest moment of my life.”

It all began with Marie Antoinette and the guillotine, the beheading device which consisted of a heavy blade dropping at the speed of death between two upright posts. In order to provide a more humane way of killing citizens during the French Revolution, this head chopper was designed by a physician. The year was 1792 and gallows humour was created almost immediately.

As the story goes, a condemned aristocrat was standing on the death platform with his head over the chopping block when a sudden gust of wind rocked the stage and shook the posts on either side of him. Jerking his head up and looking at his executioner he yelled: “Good Lord man, is this thing safe?”

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The staff has doubled in size with 22 employees, almost exclusively local. The spacious new location occupies a footprint twice as large as the old location across the street, featuring a large parking lot, easy access, eight pump stations and more than 4,000 square feet of Red Apple store space.

Frank Bartela, regional manager of retail marketing for United Refi ning Company, which owns the operation, said the company took their research seriously to identify and bring in new products to match Ellicottville’s athletic and healthy lifestyle. Products include special energy drinks and f’real frozen milkshakes,

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The expanded Food Express restaurant offers an extensive menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner options to go or to be enjoyed in their comfortable seating area, including freshly made breakfast sandwiches, pizza, salads, subs, melts and other popular items. Food service hours are Sunday–Thursday 6 a.m.–11 p.m., and Friday–Saturday 6 a.m.–1 a.m.

United Refi ning Company, the parent company of Kwik Fill/Red Apple and Country Fair brands, proudly supplies 100 percent American-made gasoline from 100 percent American crude oil. Located in northwestern Pennsylvania, United Refi ning produces petroleum products in a modern refi nery, preparing them to become tomorrow’s energy provider. For more company information, visit www.urc.com.

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Scenes from the Irish Christmas at the Gin Mill. The United Church of Ellicottville’s 4th annual Christmas bazaar on Dec 1 was a huge success. It is one of the major fundraisers for the church with a bake sale, home made soup, gently used scarves and sweaters, toys and antiques, along with 10 craft vendors. Sue Feldbauer of Great Valley (middle picture) sold her hand made”lil Chic Bowtique” bows for little girls. The Girl Scouts sold their cookies and sang Christmas Carols to the visitors.

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the Market Square Building and began plans to completely gut and remodel the lower two fl oors for the new store a year ago last May. The result is nothing short of spectacular.

Custom hardwood double doors open into a beautiful light and open retail space. The décor can best be described as “rustic chic” a la Kim. It’s the perfect background to set off a high-performance ski and snowboard shop. Phil Vogt organized and implemented the tear out/reconstruction and also acted as a consultant to Reading who designed the interior. Reading got her inspiration from her many ski trips to Park City, Utah, over the years.

The lighting fi xtures and main counter are fashioned from reclaimed, corrugated, metal roofi ng from an old local barn. The counter in the rental/tuning shop is paneled with reclaimed red barn siding that Reading rescued from the old barn on the corner of Hencoop Hollow and Route 242 once owned by her family. The fl oors are wide plank, rough sawn hardwood from Fitzpatrick & Weller. Reading added a touch of whimsy over the main counter in the form of faux antler chandeliers painted a bright turquoise.

The new rental, repair and state-of-the-art tuning shop – the Speed Factory -- has its own entrance off Washington Street and will have extended

hours during the ski season independent of the retail store. The Speed Factory is a high-tech, top-of-the-line ski tuning system made by Montana of Switzerland, with many unique tuning capabilities including various base patterns resulting in endless options for particular snow conditions, temperature, humidity and skier ability. These patterns are designed to create less friction so skis and boards move over the snow faster allowing for easier turning, a smoother glide and a more secure grip even on icy slopes.

And if that’s not enough to get those ski and snowboard legs tingling, Mud, Sweat n’

Gears will now be open year round with their signature stock of high-per formance skis and snowboards , as well as an expanded soft goods i n v e n t o r y with several new lines of lifestyle c l o t h i n g i n c l u d i n g S t r e e t w e a r , H o r n y Toad, Prana, Desigual and Ibex.

In case you missed it, MSG is hosting a “Great Gear Giveaway” as part of their

Grand Opening extravaganza to express their thanks to the Ellicottville community for their support throughout the renovation and relocation process. Beginning Dec. 1, anyone can enter their name into a random drawing at the store to win some great gear – no purchase necessary! There’ll be everything you need to get outfi tted for the season. Skis, snowboards, helmets, goggles and apparel are all part of the giveaway. The actual drawing will take place at the store during the Dec. 15 Grand Opening at 8 p.m.

Remember to mark your holiday calendar for this fun-fi lled event … and don’t forget to think snow!

by Susan WhistlerAfter several months of

extensive renovations, a little blood, lots of sweat, and probably a few tears, it’s fi nally time to celebrate the Grand Opening of Mud, Sweat n’ Gears in their new location at 18 Monroe St. in the heart of downtown Ellicottville. Husband-and-wife owners Kim Reading and Miguel Azcarate can’t wait to show off their new digs and are ready to welcome skiers, snowboarders, industry reps, local media and the entire Ellicottville community to their Grand Opening Celebration & Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012. The festivities are sponsored by Philip Vogt G e n e r a l Con t r a c t i ng , Carlsberg Beer and Spyder Skiwear and will feature a casual open house with snacks and warm drinks starting at 8 a.m. and will run throughout the day with a party in the evening from 7–9 p.m.

All you have to do is walk through the front door to know that MSG is serious about skiing and snowboarding … no surprise given the b a c k g r o u n d of the two owners. Reading and Azcarate have been intimately involved in the local Ellicottville community and ski industry for many years, and their passion and commitment to the sport shines through in every corner of their business.

The recent move is actually a sort of “homecoming party” for Mud, Sweat n’ Gears that began in 1992 as a bike shop. MSG originally occupied part of its new location in a 1,385-square-foot space that was once part of the old Market Square Building at the corner of Washington and Monroe streets. The couple bought the business in the spring of 2000 and moved it to 21 Washington St. that fall where it remained for almost 12 years. In 2006, they purchased

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events that attract tourists and fi ll hotel rooms.

“There are incentives attached to the reimbursements,” explained Abers. “If promotional activities result in more hotel rooms being fi lled, more money will be available for promotional activities the next year.” She expects the Ellicottville chamber’s reimbursement level to increase to $75,000 in 2013.

County Sales Taxes Promote Business Development

Another critical revenue source for local governments is the 8 percent sales tax. This tax is divided equally by the state (4 percent) and county (4 percent). One percent of the county tax is used exclusively for building and maintaining county roads and bridges, and the remaining 3 percent is shared by cities, towns and villages to promote economic development.

According to Abers, by the end of 2012, the Town of Ellicottville will have received nearly $1.3 million in county sales taxes, and the Village of

Ellicottville will have received more than $350,000.

It can’t be overstated how important sales tax revenue is to Ellicottville. The 2012 town operating budget, for example, is roughly $3.4 million, so sales tax revenues cover well over 30 percent of those expenses, according to Lindsey Coburn, the town supervisor’s clerk. The rest is raised through property taxes and revenues from fees, interest, rentals, sales of town equipment, etc. When more sales tax is generated, there is less need for increases in property taxes.

With the new businesses that have recently opened (e.g. Tim and Bonnie’s Pizza, EVL Bowling), other businesses growing (e.g. Holiday Valley, HoliMont, Kwik Fill) and more coming to town in 2013 (e.g. Tim Horton’s), prospects are looking good that sales tax revenues will indeed increase next year and well into the future. So every time you shop, dine and stay in Ellicottville, remember that

you’re supporting not just those terrifi c businesses, but also the essential services provided by the town and village that make Ellicottville the special place that it is.

County Support for Shop Local Efforts

The county’s Department of Economic Development is developing a web site called “Made in Cattaraugus County” to support and promote local businesses whose products are produced in the county. The site will list manufacturers and artisans of commercial/building products, cabinetry, clothing, art, foods, beverages, agricultural products and more. Its goal is to “help get more business to each business,” said Abers, who added that this free service is part of a broader buy local campaign being planned by the county. Those businesses interested in being included on the site may visit www.ccbvoc.com or call (716) 938-2311.

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Say good-bye to dodging cars while cycling or running on nonexistent road shoulders, and say hello to a handicap-accessible, recreational trail you can use any time free of charge to jog in a traffi c-free environment, teach your children how to ride a bike, cross-country ski through the scenic countryside, push your baby stroller in a safe environment, take grandpa out for an afternoon spin in his wheelchair and walk off Fido’s extra bulge.

It’s true! A dedicated

Ellicottville–Great Valley Recreational Trail

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.

committee of community leaders is working diligently on the creation of a multiuse recreational trail for the Ellicottville – Great Valley community. Currently, the group is in the process of choosing a design fi rm that will create a potential development, construction and maintenance plan for the new trail.

Organizers are hopeful that a part of the trail can be built next year, but a lot of work remains to be done, including concerted fundraising efforts that will involve the whole Ellicottville

– Great Valley community and our seasonal visitors.

Check Trail Talk in the Ellicottville Times on a regular basis to stay abreast of all the exciting new developments. A “Name That Trail” contest and other fundraising opportunities are on the horizon.

This community recreational trail will add yet another dimension to the four-season, family-friendly offerings of our premier resort town. We’ll be looking for volunteers to assist in many capacities and hope we can count you in!

managed by Laura and Dr. Tim O’Leary. They are dedicated to providing veterinary care and lifelong housing for unadoptable animals in need.

Three years ago, Monti initiated an annual Christmas fundraising event, called Blou Christmas, to collect specifi c items that are needed at the animal sanctuary. Items include paper towels, bleach, leashes and collars, tennis balls, dry dog and cat food, laundry detergent, dish soap, 40-gallon garbage bags, treats and clumpable cat

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litter. A Touch of Ellicottville,

located at 28 Washington St., graciously allows their business to be the drop-off site for these much-needed items during the holidays. Monti’s friend, Tom O’Connor, a longtime resident of Ellicottville, is also a part of this charity and handles most of the day-to-day collections.

“We do this in memory of Blou, who died December 17, 2009,” Monti said.

Although Code Blou predominantly focuses on

helping animals locally, a true animal lover transcends the local mindset and helps when there is a crisis across county lines as well. Code Blou has made a one-time donation to help rescue animals after Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, Hurricane Sandy in New York City, and even provided masks for horses that were suffering during the California wildfi res.

Monti also rescued a beautiful English Shepherd from a shelter and named him Tyb, an acronym for Thank You Blou. Tyb is carrying on Blou’s tradition of posing for pictures that can be purchased, with all proceeds donated to animals in need.

Over the past several years, Code Blou has raised over $50,000 to help animals in need. If you are interested in making a product or cash donation or would like more information about this charity, please contact Jay Monti at (716) 378-1239. Collections will be accepted throughout the holidays.

Jay Monti (left) and Tom O’Connor (right) pose with Tyb inside A Touch of Ellicottville.

interViews: Conversations with Ellicottville-ians

By Jann Wiswall

Get to Know: Laura Flanagan

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a lot of activities and excellent schools for their two children, who both graduated from ECS.

Q: What do you think makes Ellicottville special?

A: I think it’s the people. In my job, I meet so many generous people who are willing to get out there and give back to the community. When someone’s in need, everybody rallies around them and gives their time and money to help. It’s quite remarkable. I also love the setting with the mountains and streams and lakes. It’s beautiful here.

Q: In an ideal world, what would you like to see change in Ellicottville in the next fi ve - ten years?

A: I’d like to see development of the area continue in an appropriate fashion. I’ve lived in other areas where growth happens too fast, and then suddenly there aren’t enough roads or infrastructure to support that growth. I’d also love it if the Summer Children’s Festival would be revived. It was a wonderful family event. And, of course, I’d like to see more people use the library on

a regular basis.Q: What would you

like to see stay the same in Ellicottville in the next fi ve - ten years?

A: The architecture and character of the town is what makes it unique. It’s great to see care being taken to rehabilitate old buildings in the same

style and make them useful again.

Q: Are you involved in any organizations/community/volunteer groups outside of your offi cial responsibilities?

A: I was a Girl Scout as a child and loved it, so right after college I became a scout leader in New Hampshire and continued doing that for 30 years both here and where we lived in the Adirondacks. Of course, when my children were at ECS, I was involved in their many sports and other school activities.

Q: What are your favorite area events/activities?

A: I’m involved in many activities in a fundraising capacity for the library. My favorite is the Winter Theater performance that the library sponsors on Thanksgiving weekend during Christmas in Ellicottville. Outside of library fundraisers, I particularly enjoyed the Americana Folk Art Festival last August. I also love to ski, both downhill at Holiday Valley and cross-country, and I go kayaking whenever I can around the region.

Title: Director, Ellicottville Memorial Library

A Few Facts: Laura Flanagan has been director of the Ellicottville Memorial Library since July 2006. She took the reins just a few months before the library moved from the 1887 Building to its current, much larger location on Maples Road.

Flanagan is passionate about the library and its successes. She keeps careful track of the number of annual visitors, circulation growth, computer usage, community room programs/attendance, and fundraising efforts and is proud of the tremendous growth in all of those areas. For example, total visits to the library in 2006 were about 4,300; in 2011, they increased to almost 29,500. Because this is an “association library,” as opposed to a public library that receives public tax support, fundraising is a constant concern. As a result, Flanagan and the very active library board and volunteer staff are familiar faces in the community at many community events.

Flanagan moved to the area in 1996 when her husband was relocated to Cattaraugus County as a New York State forest ranger. They chose to live in Ellicottville because it has a small-town atmosphere (they moved from an even smaller town in the Adirondacks called Speculator, N.Y.), but also had

Senior Citizen Holiday DinnerThe ECS STudent Council would like to invite senior citizens from the community to a holiday dinner to enjoy good food, entertainment and each other’s company!Thursday, Dec. 20, Dinner served at 12:45 p.m. in the ECS High School CafeteriaA special section of the parking lot behind the school will be reserved for guests.

Make reservation by Friday, Dec. 14 by calling 699-2316

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 raffl e, 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.

Benefi t Party for Red CrossHurricane Sandy Victims Need Your Help

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) 450-4312. 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.”

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 Fri-day, December 7 at 7 p.m. Photo by Jennie Acklin.

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“She is the most organized person I’ve ever met,” said Ward.

On Monday, a huge tarp cut into the tree shape and another in the star shape were placed on the little bit of snow still on the ground. The team traced the stencil with a biodegradable liquid, removed the tarp, then retraced the shape. Next, they sprayed lines of colors across the interior of the shape to give people direction on exactly where to stand.

Earlier that day, the team had rehearsed the students and teachers in the school auditorium. The students were instructed to keep their toes on their assigned lines and stand shoulder to shoulder. The Holiday Valley Ski Patrol and staff (who were dressed in their yellow patrol jackets or T-shirts and formed the star) also received instruction.

On Tuesday morning, with the sun shining and the temperature in the low 60s, things really got busy. The stencil was touched up, the Ellicottville Fire Department ladder truck arrived, the sound system was set up for Watson and Sion to direct the shoot, M&T bank (which donated all the T-shirts) signed people in, and some invited guests, including the members of the local American Legion, were given more instruction.

At 10 a.m., the buses from ECS arrived. The students and adults, already wearing

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their assigned T-shirts, calmly walked to the site and lined up in rows at the sides of the tree stencil. Then, on Watson’s cue, they fi led into the interior of the stencil.

From there, photographer Sion, who had the bird’s-eye view from the bucket, took over instruction, asking people to move a little to the right or left. When all was ready, it was “action” time. Everyone was told to “look down,” then “look up” at the camera. Each time they looked up, Sion got another shot. They were asked to wave at the photographer. Then they all danced in place to “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” Finally, in a very moving scene, the “tree” saluted the honor guard made up of American Legion veterans who stood in uniform below the tree while Watson’s talented niece, Vanessa Suarez, sang “God Bless America.”

In all, hundreds of photographs were taken. Watson, who marveled at the ECS students’ perfect performance, will select the best shot and have it printed on holiday cards. Those cards, as many as 1,000, will be back at ECS next week so students at all grade levels can write holiday greetings to military service-members currently serving overseas. The American Red Cross will handle distribution. Additional cards and other items will be available for purchase through the benefi ciary of event

proceeds, The Bob Woodruff Foundation, at www.reMind.org.

Why it Came TogetherWatson was inspired after the

events of Sept. 11, 2001, to do something to show support for America’s service members and veterans. Her very big idea was to take a patriotic-themed aerial photograph using the students at Cloverbank Elementary school on Flag Day, which is now an annual tradition.

“This is a great opportunity to teach children about patriotism and the sacrifi ces our military men and women make every day,” Watson said, and emphasized that she really has no other agenda.

The concept has grown beyond Cloverbank; she has now done similar images with other schools in New York and other states depicting the Liberty Bell, the Statue of Liberty, the Bob Woodruff Foundation’s “waving fl ag” logo and the word “AMERICA.” She also has done images forming the pink breast cancer ribbon, the Buffalo Bills logo and others.

Watson earns no income for her efforts. Most materials such as T-shirts, supplies and printing services are contributed, and she and her crew work on a strictly volunteer basis. Any profi t from the sale of promotional items is donated to The Bob Woodruff Foundation. To learn more about Watson’s work, visit www.pattyspeoplepictures.com.

Scenes from the Tree for Troops photo shoot at Holiday Valley.

By Jann WiswallThe hot topic of conversation

Tuesday night at the Ellicottville Central School Board meeting was, not surprisingly, the “Tree for Troops” photograph that was done at Holiday Valley that morning. Several board members participated in the project and Board President Roger Spell, along with Superintendent Mark Ward, described the event for others who were unable to attend.

“The kids were perfect,” said Spell, which, he noted, is something he hears frequently about ECS students at other events.

Ward also expressed pride in the students and said that the project was a great learning experience for everyone.

“It was an opportunity to teach the kids the value of service,” he said. “It was striking for the students to think about the fact that many kids in the U.S. have moms and dads who won’t be home for Christmas because they are overseas with the armed services.” The students are looking forward to writing notes to those soldiers and thanking them for their sacrifi ces, he said.

In other business, Ward announced that the December

ECS Board Wowed by Kids at Tree for Troops

newsletter is out and that the lead story, to no one’s surprise, is about the ECS Girls’ Volleyball team’s win as Class D New York State Champions. The newsletter also covers the successes of the girls’ and boys’ soccer teams, and includes the complete winter sports schedule.

Ward said that students are looking forward to the Senior Citizen Holiday Dinner scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 20 at 12:45 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Plans include performances by the Select Chorus, the Jazz Band and the elementary school students.

Project Christmas, an annual ECS activity that helps make Christmas a little brighter for area senior citizens and needy families, is well under way, according to Ward. The program, which started in the 1960s, will provide food, gifts and necessities to more than 50 families and 55 seniors, all made possible by generous donations from the local and seasonal community.

The Jamestown Community College board of trustees, on which Ward serves, has asked Ward to serve on the search committee to fi nd a replacement

for President Gregory T. DeCinque, who will retire at the end of the 2012-2013 academic year. Ward said he is honored to have been tapped for this committee.

Ward also said he plans to attend a meeting Wednesday regarding the Allegany/Cattaraugus County Health Plan, which is the plan to which ECS teachers belong and which BOCES manages. Ward expects to question how premiums for teachers keep going up even though the plan’s fund balance is, in his opinion, at an excessive level.

Finally, Ward reported that he has received revised sketches from the architects and engineers for the proposed school improvement project. He announced that he has scheduled another meeting on Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. in the high school library to review those sketches, which refl ect suggested changes made by community members at a Nov. 13 meeting. Ward said that current estimated costs for the project are in the $9.2- to $9.3-million range but that some more costly items could be deferred in order to reduce the total.

The St. Bonaventure cheerleaders came to ECS on December 1st to teach the varsity basketball cheerleaders new cheers, dance, and stunting in an all day camp. A great time was had by all!

By Eva Potter

Recently, the folks at The City Garage hosted the fi rst of many movie nights to get you stoked about the upcoming ski/board season and there are many more to come. They’ve been working with The Depot to gather friends for a night of action-packed movies.

The next one is scheduled for this Saturday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. at The Depot. Telemark Skier’s new tele movie “Let’s Go,” featuring freeheel skiers searching for the best telemark turns all over the world on the slopes and in the parks starring JT Robinson, Kjell Ellefson, Kate Hourihan, Tony Gill and Andreas Sjobeck.

On Dec. 15, you can look forward to “Everything Plake,” a movie homage to Glen Plake at The Depot beginning at 7 p.m. A pioneer of extreme skiing known for his wild mohawk, Plake has starred in many skiing fi lms. On Sept. 23,

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2012, he survived an avalanche in Nepal that killed at least eight of the mountain climbing team. He had planned to climb the mountain without oxygen and ski down Mount Manalsu after reaching the summit.

Also on Dec. 15, Burton Snowboards, together with Mud, Sweat n’ Gears and Holiday Valley, will premier “13,” the latest snowboard cinematography with footage of top riders like Danny Davis, Mikkel Bang, John Jackson, Mark Sollors, Mikey Rencz, Jussi Oksanen, Terje Haakonsen, Jeremy Jones, Zak Hale, Ethan Deiss, Seppe Smits, Werni Stock and Roope Tonteri. This year, the event will begin at 8 p.m. and will take place at the new Tim and Bonnie’s Pizza/EVL Bowling with plenty of free swag and raffl e items.

The “Tell a Friend Tour” hits Ellicottville on Dec. 22. The LINE Traveling Circus van fi lled with free stuff will arrive at The City Garage at 9 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join the gang for a day on the slopes of Holiday Valley skiing and fi lming with special guests Andy Perry and Ian Compton. According to Andy Parry, the plan is simple: “Meet a group

of pro skiers and friends at a local ski shop, drive to the ski hill, rip around all day, then win free stuff through raffl es, and more.”

It’s true! US Airbag is coming to Holiday Valley Dec. 28–30. Imagine launching yourself off the ramp on Lower Foxfi re, throwing in a few tricks and landing on a giant airbag “pillow.” You can try just about anything without the worry of a painfully embarrassing face-plant. The event goes from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. each day and brain buckets are required. Pre-purchase tickets at www.usairbag.com.

On Jan. 17, the Inspired Media Concepts Demo Tour, featuring Phil “B-Dog” Casabon, Henrik “E-Dollo” Harlaut and Paul “B-Paul” Bergeron of Quebec, will arrive at Holiday Valley. The group is on the road in their fi rst-ever tour of 50 ski areas in 66 days from Maine to South Dakota.

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Scenes from the Routes to Art Holiday Sale

By Sue WhistlerOur daughter and her husband

just walked across the country … from sea to shining sea, coast to coast … all 3,085 miles of it. They WALKED. Kait and John walked with their two therapy-certifi ed rescue dogs, Grace and Max, from the shores of Lewes, Del ., to Long Beach, Calif. Their mission was to raise awareness for pet therapy and animal rescue by visiting nursing homes, hospitals and children’s homes along the way. They accomplished that mission while leaving miles of smiles in their wake and so much more.

My husband and I fl ew out to California to celebrate the end of their odyssey and to walk the last two miles with them to the Pacifi c Ocean. All our fl ights were packed with Thanksgiving travelers toting tired, crying children and too much carry-on luggage. We were served fl at soft drinks and stale cookies as we winged our way, whining and complaining across the continent – the same continent that our children just spent the past eight and a half months traversing on foot. They WALKED. I’m staring at the words, but I still can’t get my head around the enormity of their accomplishment. I’m not sure I ever will.

Kait and John walked through dense forests and across vast

Special December Birthdays for Nonagenarians

Lucille Poole Harris, Ellicottville Central School Home Economics Teacher, 1960

by Mary FoxEllicottville sure has some

special homegrown citizens and two are about to celebrate some big birthdays in their 90th decade of life.

Lynford “Lyn” Weishan is turning 99 and isn’t about to quit. In honor of his birthday, the public is welcome to attend an open house luncheon in his honor at the American Legion on Sunday, Nov. 9 starting at 1 p.m. All are welcome to stop in and join with family and friends in wishing Lyn a “happy birthday.”

Lyn has been a fi xture in Ellicottville since his birth in December 1913. He happily

shares stories with anyone who wants to hear of growing up in Ellicottville, of times past when small industry and farming composed Ellicottville’s major economic base. Lyn was a member of the Ellicottville Volunteer Fire Department for 75 years and served as chief for 10 years.

Not too long ago, Lyn was a common sight on the streets of Ellicottville as he drove his lawnmower to grass cutting jobs. Currently, he is the “recycling engineer” at HoliMont.

On Sunday, Dec. 16, an open house reception will be held for Lucille Poole Harris’s 90th

birthday from 2-4 p.m. at the United Church of Ellicottville on Elizabeth Street. All are welcome to stop in and wish Lucille a “happy birthday.”

Lucille is another old-timer who was born and raised in Ellicottville. She is fondly remembered as a teacher of home economics when the Ellicottville school district held classes in homes and stores around the village due to crowded conditions in the 1887 School Building.

The present Ellicottville Historical Museum was her classroom where pies, cakes and cookies cooling on the windowsill often disappeared.

Chief Lynford “Lyn” Weishan, Ellicottville Volunteer Fire Department, 1977

From the Back Porch

… And They Walkedprairies. They walked over two mountain ranges. They walked through big cities and towns so small that the entire populace belonged to one family. They walked on hiking trails, down dirt roads and along interstate highways. They walked across the desert during one of the hottest, driest, most miserable summers on record. They slept anywhere there was a campground, friendly backyard, warm couch or spare bedroom. Sometimes they stumbled into a donated hotel room for a night.

They walked across the continent and while they walked, they talked to the most extraordinary people who taught them extraordinary things. For almost nine months, they depended on the kindness of strangers and were rarely disappointed. Most everywhere they stopped, they were greeted with friendly curiosity, enthusiastic encouragement and generosity. Their journey

has been nothing short of a master class in human nature, and they have learned more hard lessons about themselves and their fellow man in the past eight and a half months than most of us will in a lifetime, if ever.

Of all the lessons they learned and the spiritual gifts they accepted along the way, I imagine that a newfound confi dence in the inherent goodness of people will prove to be the most precious over time. I am in awe of their strength and courage, but mostly I’m an extremely proud parent.

There’s something vaguely disturbing and absolutely fabulous about being amazed and humbled by your own children. I never really considered that possibility while we were raising them. There just didn’t seem to be enough time between diaper changes and college graduations. In retrospect, I think it should be the ultimate goal of every parent. It means that your offspring have surpassed your wildest expectations and left you and your conventional wisdom in the dust. What more could any parent ask?

My only concern now is what our grandchildren will do to top their parent’s exploits. It’s a scary thought, but it sure will be fun to watch.

Great Valley Senior Group December Activities

Merry Christmas!!Yvonne Darts, President Great Valley Senior Group

The Great Valley Senior Group (including the towns of Great Valley, Humphrey, Salamanca, Ellicottville and Mansfi eld) will meet at the Great Valley Fire Hall on Wednesday, December 12. We usually eat at 1:00 p.m.

COME EARLY!! It’s party time! Instead of the usual dish to pass, please bring “PARTY FARE”, appetizers, hors d’oeuvres, fi nger foods, etc. Plates, napkins, etc. will be provided.

The Senior citizens Holiday Dinner at Ellicottville Central has been moved to Thursday, December 20, at 12:45 p.m.

Contact the school at 699-2316 to make your reservations. There is no charge. All seniors are invited.

The fruit baskets and plants for our shut-ins will be ready for delivery after our meeting. If you have any questions, please call Yvonne Darts at 945-4586. See you there!!

We’re Moving to Ellicottville Square!

Ellicottville Times and Other BusinessesShift Offi ces

by Eva PotterIt’s offi cial! Ellicottville

Square is the new home of the Ellicottville Times newspaper. Our modern, new offi ce is now 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 offi ces 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 fi ve-year lease and look forward to calling this home for a very long time. Everyone is welcome to stop by any time.”

Call us with news, questions, advertising or just to say “Hi!” at (716) 699-4062. Stop in and get your free 2013 Ellicot tville Visitors Guide and Directory.

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.

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Historical Museum, 125 Main Street, Salamanca, NY

Dec 15 9am-3pmChristmas

Flea & Craft BazaarThe Sparrows Nest 15

N. Main Street-Route 353,

Cattaraugus Village NY Donations Accepted For Local Food Pantry

Dec 16Community Christmas

Cantata at the United Church on 53 Elizabeth Street in Ellicottville, 3:00 on Dec. 16th, 2012

Dec 16

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Dec 7Ham, Turkey & Steak Party

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Dec 10National Honor Society and Ecology Club Poinsetta Sale

Orders due by Dec 14, available for pickup at ECS

on Dec 14, after 12pm

Dec 13ECS Holiday ConcertGrades 2 - 6, 7:00pm

Dec 154th Annual Reindeer Day

Live Reindeer, Santa Claus, free candy canes and hot cocoa for the kids. Basket raffl e, crafts and bake sale. Salamanca

Until Dec 20Katy’s Cookies for

Compassion

Fundraiser for Family Support of Ellicottville Cash, nonperishable food items, toys 10A Washington St, E’ville.Kickoff Event 5-8pm*Donors receive a special bag of Katy’s holiday sugar cookies

Dec 3-31Salamanca Silver Bells

Festival

The City of Salamanca. Festival held in honor of Salamanca’s

COMMUNITY CALENDARA Calendar of Events for Ellicottville and the Surrounding Communities

Ellicottville Memorial LibraryOpen Daily 10 am – 5 pm

Tues. /Wed. until 8 pm Closed Sun

www.evml.org 716-699-2842

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

unless otherwise noted.

Ashford(2nd Tuesday) Dec 11Cattaraugus 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 10Little Valley Village(2nd Tuesday) Dec 11

Mansfi eld(3rd Monday) Dec 17

Otto(3rd Tuesday) Dec 18

Salamanca City(2nd Wednesday) Dec 12

Salamanca Town(2nd Tuesday) Dec 11

Night Sky Classes – We have the following three classes planned for this winter: (stay tuned for detailed

Two ECS Students Named WKBW Super 7 Athletes of the Week

#4 Courtney Scanlon, Ellicottville Volleyball (recorded 15 kills and 5 digs,named Tournament MVP for Eagles’ State Finals match win)

#5 Madison Szpaicher, Ellicottville Volleyball, (recorded 22 digs and 5 kills in the Eagles’ State Finals match win)

Congrats, Courtney and Maddie!

Holiday Valley 42/78 Parks Preseason Jib Session

Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 Only, Noon – 3 p.m. base of School HausRain or Shine. The resort is NOT open, but there is a big enough patch of snow for a little rail

jam. So if you’re in the mood for a jib session with about a dozen features, come on down! Helmets required and a parent to sign off if you’re under 18. Entrance Fee: A nonperishable

food item. Thanks to the 42/78 Parks Crew for setting this up!

Holiday Valley Demo DaySaturday, Dec. 15, 2012, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at base of Mardi Gras

Free demos from most major manufacturers including Atomic, Elan, Rossignol, Head, K2, Line, K2 Snowboards, Never Summer, Faction, Line and more. Local shops on hand. Lift

ticket required and credit card as deposit.

Mountain Coaster Opening SoonFriday, Dec. 21, 2012, 2–8 p.m. Tannenbaum area

Experience a crisp mountain coaster ride down the mountain. Cars holding 1–2 people careen over twists and into turns as you glide through the trees.

Open Thursdays-Fridays 2–8 p.m., Saturdays-Sundays and holidays 1–8 p.m.

Ski & Ride for $10On Jan. 10, skiers and riders can enjoy the slopes in New York for only $10! There are

also opportunities to Learn To Ski or Ride starting at $25 for some areas. For a full list of participating areas and to get your voucher, visit www.iskiny.com/discovernyskiing.

ECS Walking ProgramEllicottville Central School will host a Walk Program for community members through

April 25, 2013. The building will be open Monday - Thursday from 6-9p.m. when school is in session. Walkers are asked to check-in at the High School back parking lot entrance,

each time they walk.

Cattaraugus County Snowmobile Trails open

Hunting season ends the 18th and Snowmobile season begins the 19th, weather permitting. Call 1-800-331-0543 for a FREE copy of the 2012/2013 Enchanted Mountains Snowmobile Trail Map.

Dec 19ECS Middle School

/ High School Concert7:00 p.m.

Dec 21ECS Holiday Concert

1:00 p.m.

Dec 31Holiday Valley’s 2012

New Years Eve Celebration and Torchlight Parade

Torchlight parade at 11:30 and fi reworks at 11:45 with the Grand Finale at midnight.For more information on this event please visit http://www.HolidayValley.com

Jan 4-5Ellicottville’s Winter Blues

Festival 2013Come and enjoy the hot sounds

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 February 19th from 7PM to 8:30PM. There is no fee.

These classes have fi lled

quickly in past years so register early. If signifi cant waiting lists develop every attempt will be made to offer repeat classes during March and April.

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.

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 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.

Story time is every

Wednesday at 11:15

Religious Services•Holy Name Of Mary RC

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

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

•St. John’s Episcopal Church, Ellicottville

Cr. Washington and Jeff erson Sts. 945-1820

Services 5pm Sat.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

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

ECS WINTER SPORTS SCHEDULEBOYS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL

Dec 7 7:30 pm vs Franklinville Dec 14 7:30 pm vs Forestville Dec 17 7:30 pm @ Brocton BOYS’ JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Dec 7 6:00 pm vs Franklinville Dec 14 6:00 pm vs Forestville Dec 17 6:00 pm @ Brocton GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL Dec 8 @ Pine Valley Tip-Off Tournament Dec 11 7:00 pm @ Chautauqua Lake Dec 18 7:30 pm vs Brocton Dec 27 Jock Shop Holiday Tournament @ JCC

GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Dec 8 @ Pine Valley Tip-Off Tournament Dec 11 5:00 pm @ Chautauqua Lake Dec 18 6:00 pm vs Brocton Dec 27 Jock Shop Holiday Tournament @ JCC

GIRLS MODIFIED BASKETBALL Dec 8 10:00am @ Alleg/Limestone Dec 11 5:00 pm vs Salamanca Dec 15 10:00 am @ Portville Dec 17 5:00 pm vs Olean

GIRLS MODIFIED BASKETBALL Dec 12 3:30pm vs Alleg/Limestone Dec 19 3:30pm vs Salamanca

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By Eva PotterIt was time … the old

Holiday Valley web site had served its visitors well over the years, but with the invention and widespread use of new technologies, the site was in need of functional and technological upgrades.

“It was a HUGE project! It started last February with selection of the web designer,” said Jane Eshbaugh, director of marketing at Holiday Valley.

Holiday Valley ultimately chose to work with Stevens Advertising of Grand Rapids, Mich. With the designer on board, the next step was to choose a design concept with a basic supporting framework. The fi nal layout and organizational structure created the foundation for the actual web site content. Some of the copy of the original site was used to populate the new site, while other pages were written for the updated version .

Snowmobile Trails Scheduled to Open Dec. 19

Holiday Valley’s New Web Site Off ers Vintage Feel with Modern Sophistication

“The look is rather vintage with elements of art and colors from the 60’s and 70’s, use of our mascot Happy Holiday Valley (Mr. Happy), and use of some of Holiday Valley’s architecture. I wanted it to be playful because that’s what skiing is all about,” she explained.

According to Eshbaugh, another goal – in addition to a new look – was to make it easy to fi nd the most popular pages on the site and to make it viewable across all platforms including tablets, smartphones and computers. Tablet and smartphone support is in the fi nal stages.

Comments about the new web site on the Holiday Valley Facebook page included, “It’s a great new website. Nice job ..... Let it snow NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” and “It took a little while but it loaded up earlier today on my RAZR

Maxx.” Others provided critical feedback that will help Holiday Valley tweak the site to maximize user experience.

“We’ll continue to improve it and fi x oversights and things that simply don’t work. We love the design aesthetic and the navigation afforded to us,” commented the administrator of Holiday Valley’s Facebook page.

The site is fi lled with lots of crisp photos and fun stuff like a cool kids’ page with a link to www.snowmonsters.com, where kids can play educational games, make their own videos and create their own Snow Funnies. There’s even a “mommy” page with tips to make your family’s trip to Holiday Valley fun and enjoyable.

Visit www.holidayvalley.com and check it out for yourself.

Time to do the snow dance! Weather permitting, Western New York’s snowmobile trails are scheduled to open Wednesday, Dec. 19. With over 350 miles of state-funded, snowmobile trails traversing the scenic countryside, you can explore every nook and cranny of Cattaraugus County on your

sled, including more than 70 miles inside Allegany State Park and over 12 miles on the Pat McGee Trail.

Join one of the many snowmobile clubs that ride in our area and make some new friends. For more information, visit www.snowmobilewny.com. If you live outside of New

York State, please remember to join a NYS snowmobile club to get the snowmobile registration discount!

Request a free snowmobile trail map by calling 1-800-331-0543. You can also download a map or request one be sent to you at www.enchantedmountains.com (search snowmobile map).

An early morning hike to the top! Photo by Steve Crowley

As Seen in SKI Magazine, Dec 2012:

Holiday Valley’s Mountain Coaster was highlighted among 4 top picks for “Go. (Family)Where to Go. Why to Go. What to Do.” article. The feature article listed 4 top picks for mountain coasters as options for kids and families looking for activities other than skiing.

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Introducing the all new, 86-page, full-color Ellicottville Times Visitors Guide and Directory for 2013. It’s fresh, fun and informative – and best of all, it’s free thanks to our generous advertisers.

Inside you’ll fi nd 18 pages dedicated to all the four-season activities that make Ellicottville the special place it is, including event dates, nearby attractions beginning in November 2012 through December 2013. Look for the comprehensive event listing so you’ll never miss any of the fabulous goings on in Ellicottville. Full color photos clearly show why Ellicottville is the place to ski and snowboard, relax and pamper yourself, golf and bike, hike and run, shop and dine, and so much more.

The detailed residential and business directory will put your favorite people and businesses right at your fi ngertips. Then check out the colorful map on page 84 to easily fi nd your way around the village. A

reference section provides useful local information as well as emergency numbers. Pick up your FREE Visitors Guide and Directory at all your favorite local places alongside the

weekly edition of the Ellicottville Times newspaper. Live out of town and desperately need one now? We’ll happily mail you one for only $2 to cover

postage and handling. Just email Jennie@EllicottvilleTimes.com or call (716) 699-4062.

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