the villager-ellicottville: nov. 26-dec. 2, 2009

Nov. 26-Dec. 2, 2009 Volume 04 ~ Issue 47

THE TAMARACK CLUB OF ELLICOTTVILLE PREPARES TO OPEN DECEMBER 11 . . . PAGE 5

SANTA CLAUS LANE PARADE: NOVEMBER 27 ~ NORTH UNION STREET, OLEAN, 7PM

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Christmas In EllicottvilleKick Off the Holiday Season This Weekend; Many Free Activities

Snowmaking Crews Called InAll Departments at Holiday Valley Ready; Terrain Park Crew Has Much in Store

Sneak PeekIn This Issue . . .

Architectural Digest ... page 8The Gin Mill: One of E’ville’s Major Attractions By Anne LondonSure the food is good, the drinks hit the spot, you can’t beat Joe Wagner, John Winston, Kuk and the gang, and it’s impossible to leave without making a friend or two, but did you ever really look at this place? The best part of The Gin Mill to me is to look around and soak up the ambiance and think how fabulous it would be if a Hollywood director discovered it and put it in a movie ala “Shootout at the OK Corral” or something like that.

Further Delays For HoliMont ExpansionVillage and Town Boards will Come Together to Discuss the Project on December 2

Music Notes

20 Monroe Street ~ 699-4162Saturday, Nov. 28th, 5-9pmTHE STEVIE PROJECT

A smokin’ Blues band in the style of the great “Stevie” Ray Vaughan

featuring vocalist/guitarist Joseph Michael Mahfoud.

26 Monroe Street ~ 699-8990

Every Monday, 10pmMONDO MONDAYS

With Jack DarvasetPlaying music for no reason

whatsoever other than to have fun!

Saturday, Nov. 28th, 9pm-1amDOUG YEOMANS &

LO BLU FLAME

20 Washington Street ~ 699-2530Every Thursday, 7-11pm

KUK & FREDDIE

Every Wednesday, 9pm-1amWAGNER & WINSTON

Every Monday, 7-10pmBLUE MULE BAND

Friday, Nov. 27th, 9:30pmVICTIMS OF FATE

Saturday, Nov. 28th, 9:30pmGREGG JUKE & THEMIGHTY NO STARS

Friday, Nov. 27th, 9pm-1amTHE HEADERS

Salamanca, NY ~ 1-877-553-9500Every Thursday

THURSDAY NIGHT COMEDYEnjoy live music or our Thursday Night Comedy feature right on the gaming fl oor at The Casino Bar!

Inside Business Track ... page 10The Boardroom: Boarding for Breast Cancer By Stephanie Hacker, St. Bonaventure UniversityThe Boardroom snowboarding shop in Ellicottville is hosting a pre-party on December 5 to kick off Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC) to help raise awareness and donations to support the fi ght against breast cancer.

Kick off the holidays in Ellicottville this weekend as the Chamber and local merchants host the annual “Christmas in Ellicottville” celebration, Nov. 27-29. Start with a free pancake breakfast hosted by Santa at the Kelly House Lodge. Then, load up on a horse & wagon ride, or take a ride with Santa on a fi re truck. The Wingate by Wyndham will offer photos with Santa, along with many fun and exciting, interactive children’s activities. Other highlights of the weekend include kids cookie decorating at EBC, Christmas storytelling with Melanie Pritchard, ski movies behind the Gin Mill and Dekdebrun’s, and late night store hours at many of Ellicottville’s fi ne boutiques. There will be plenty of holiday spirit heard throughout the village with the sounds of The Seneca Junction Strolling Quartet, the ECS Chorus, and Four Effect Carolers. Featured presentations for the weekend are Mike Randall’s “A Christmas Carol (Saturday at 7pm at St. Paul’s Church - tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the E’ville Library), and new this year: a Family Holiday Square Dance at the American Legion (Sunday from 2-4pm). See schedule page 2.

Living Nativity Returns To Ellicottville’s Christmas StrollSaturday, December 5 Offers an Old-Fashioned Holiday Experience

Experience a very unique, old-fashioned holiday season with Ellicottville’s Christmas Stroll on Saturday, Dec. 5. Among the many events is Santa’s arrival, and the day is concluded with a Living Nativity so authentic you’ll be amazed! Organ music and tours of St. John’s Church will be given, and cocoa and cookies will be offered in Mrs. Claus kitchen at The Barn Restaurant on Monroe Street - follow the Candy Canes! The day will also feature wagon rides next to Town Hall, candy elves, caroling and live camel strolling around town. A display of nativity sets and angels will be housed in the Holy Name of Mary Church Hall on Martha Street, and everyone’s favorite, the Reindog Parade, will march down Washington Street at 6pm, followed by the Living Nativity at the Gazebo. To learn more about this year’s Christmas Stroll, visit www.ellicottvilleny.com

BY BRENDA PERKS

At this time last year, Ellicottville was already a full week into the ski season, recorded as their 3rd earliest opening date in the resort’s history. Fast-forward to today, the grounds still await a fresh blanket of thick snow following the celebration of a “green” Thanksgiving. Temperatures are stubbornly holding steady above freezing, just out of reach from accumulating natural snowfall or even the ability to gear into productive snowmaking operations. However, the forecast is fi nally beginning to turn, and all departments at Holiday Valley are ready to kick into high-speed once Mother Nature calls. “We’re ready for the cold weather to hit,” states Jeff Clancy, Snowmaking Supervisor. “We’re calling in all crews this Friday and Saturday, and we’ll be getting the guns hosed up and ready to go, we’ll drag the portables out, we’ll do some training …” Looking at the long-range forecast, Clancy is optimistic that temps will stay solid through next week. “We’re planning to fi re up the guns and start making snow by next Wednesday/Thursday. We’re ready to get this resort open.” Along with the snowmakers and mountain-ops crews, another

department is hard at work fi nalizing what is expected to be an exciting addition for visitors to the resort. Over the past several years, Holiday Valley has seen an increasing interest in the terrain parks, and as a result has invested in their park improvements

more and more each season. Yes, the new boxes and rails purchased and implemented the last couple years were a much welcomed asset, but the challenge lies in variety and keeping

The Holiday Valley Park Crew is excited to introduce a new “natural” terrain park, consisting of timber features made of spruce logs, for the 2009-’10 ski season. Pictured above are Holiday Valley Youth Marketing Specialist/Terrain Park Manager Pat Morgan (left) and Park Designer/Builder Chris Perks amongst the new features currently being constructed. Photo/Gary Kinn

BY IAN BIGGS

The Town Board met for their regular monthly meeting this past Tuesday in the Ellicottville Town Hall. A call to order was given by Town Supervisor John Burrell. The minutes from last month’s meeting were approved

without hesitation and the meeting then commenced with discussion of the HoliMont expansion project at Canfi eld. Representing HoliMont were General Manager Dave Riley and his representation, Atty. Sean Hopkins of the Buffalo fi rm Hopkins & Sorgi. In its expansion project, HoliMont

would ultimately like to build 225 units in the area to the west of the resort, based in the town of Mansfi eld. Water and sewer service would be provided by extending the water and sewer systems owned by the Village of Ellicottville and the Town of Ellicottville Water and Sanitary Sewer

Districts. The expansion project includes ninety-three private homes, seventy-two condos and a new day lodge and possible additional lodging – all of which would be ski in/ski out. New trails would also be cut to further

~ The Villager ~ November 26-December 2, 2009

A CHRISTMAS CAROL: NOVEMBER 28 ~ ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELLICOTTVILLE, 6:30PM

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Notice: Winter Parking in EllicottvilleThis is an annual reminder for residents and visitors to Ellicottville about parking on streets and highways. Within the Village, from December 1-March 31, there is NO PARKING on Washington Street and Monroe Street from 4am-6am to allow the D.P.W. to clear the streets of snow accumulation within the business area. In addition, there is NO PARKING on ALL Town of Ellicottville highways from December 1-April 1. If there are any questions, please call Constable Howard T. Gifford at 716-353-5439 (work cell) or 716-699-4664 (home). These contact numbers may also be used to report any incidents or to request assistance. Thank you.

Howard T. Gifford, Ellicottville Constable

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9:30-11am Free Pancake Breakfast with Santa ~ Kelly House Lodge (non-perishable food item/food bank)12-1:00pm Fire Truck Rides with Santa ~ Jefferson Street1:30-3:00 Interactive Childrens Activities ~ The Wingate by Wyndham (non-perishable food item/food bank)2:30-3:30 Photos with Santa ~ Wingate by Wyndham3:00-5:00 Horse and Wagon Rides ~ Jefferson Street3:30-4:30 Hot Chocolate ~ Dina’s5:00-7:00 The Seneca Junction Strolling Quartet ~ Downtown

Stores will be OPEN from 10:00am-8:00pm9:30-11am Free Pancake Breakfast with Santa ~ Kelly House Lodge (non-perishable food item/food bank)12:30-3pm Kids Cookie Decorating ~ Ellicottville Brewing Company1:00-3:00 Jilly Bean the Strolling Stilt Walker ~ Downtown Four Effect Carolers ~ Downtown1:30-2:30 Fire Truck Rides with Santa ~ Jefferson Street2:00-3:30 Interactive Childrens Activities ~ The Wingate by Wyndham (non-perishable food item/food bank)2:00-5:00 The Seneca Junction Strolling Quartet ~ Downtown2:30-3:30 Photos with Santa ~ Wingate by Wyndham3:00-5:00 Horse and Wagon Rides ~ Jefferson Street3:30-5:30 Meet a real Reindeer (it might be Rudolph!) ~ Gazebo5:00-6:00 Caroling with the ECS Chorus ~ Washington Street/Coffee Culture Christmas Storytelling with Melanie Pritchard ~ Wingate by Wyndham6:30-8:00 Ski Movies ~ Behind the Gin Mill and Dekdebrun’s7:00 Mike Randall: A Christmas Carol (tickets $10) ~ St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

9:30-11am Free Pancake Breakfast with Santa ~ Kelly House Lodge (non-perishable food item/food bank)12:00-2pm Horse and Wagon Rides ~ Jefferson Street12:30-1:30 Interactive Childrens Activities ~ The Wingate by Wyndham (non-perishable food item/food bank)2:00-4:00 Family Holiday Square Dance ~ American Legion

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The one day Americans set aside to celebrate the things we are most thankful for is fi nally here. Thanksgiving is a holiday of home, family, and peace. This important event has a different meaning to each of

us. It serves as a reminder that regardless of the type of year we’ve had, there’s always a need to acknowledge the fact that true blessings grace all of our lives. My point is this: we are all grateful for something; some lives are full of appreciative things, some are not so full … But we all share in the fact each one of us owes a debt of gratitude for being alive, for waking in the morning, getting out of bed and walking out the door. This is something we need to remind ourselves each and every day. I love the quote from Phillip Brooks, who had this to say about giving thanks: “Believe in your own time and space – this is not, and there never has been, a better place to live in.” Very

good words to remember, and especially poignant for those of us lucky enough to enjoy this turn of seasons in a very special place – Ellicottville. I’m thankful for my friends, my family and the opportunity to do business. I’m thankful for my dear Brenda and all the really great folks who make The Villager the publication I’vealways dreamed about. Most of all I’m thankful to you, my dear readers, for always providing me with the greatest level of satisfaction any person could get – through honest and sincere feedback. Without this and your continued support we wouldn’t have a reason to exist. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Jeanine Zimmer

Letter To The PublisherA New Tradition at Ellicottville Central School

This school year, the 8th grade class at Ellicottville Central School is planning a whirlwind trip to our nation’s capitol, Washington D.C.! The trip is scheduled for the weekend of May 21. Our students will have a chance to see our nation’s history fi rst-hand and visit many important buildings, gathering memorable pictures and learning oodles of information. Some of the highlighted visits include Arlington National Cemetery, the Holocaust Museum, Smithsonian, Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial, World War II Memorial, Korean War

Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Library of Congress, and an illuminated tour of Washington’s memorials. Also, we will have a meet-and-greet with our Congressman, Eric Massa. Our fi rst fundraiser to help offset the cost is a Themed Basket Raffl e. The baskets will be featured in the High School display case across from the High School offi ce starting Nov. 30 and also on the school’s website, www.e l l i co t tv i l l ecen t ra l . com. Tickets will be sold by 8th grade parents Mrs. Hart, Miss

Opferbeck, and in the HighSchool offi ce. Each ticket willcost $1.00. The drawing willbe held Dec. 17 following theMiddle School/High SchoolHoliday Concert. If anyone would like to donatea basket or give a monetarydonation, all will be greatlyappreciated. You can contactthe school at 699-2316 and askfor Mrs. Theresa Hart or MissKimberly Opferbeck. This is a trip we would like all8th graders to have a chance toexperience in the future.

8th Grade Class AdvisorsEllicottville Central School

Friday-Sunday, November 27-29: Christmas in Ellicottville, weekend activities will include ctivities will include Christmas carolers, reindeer, photos and breakfasts with Santa, hot-chocolate, cookie decorating, horse and wagon rides as well as Fire Truck rides with Santa, and a family Holiday Square dance!

Saturday, November 28: Charles Dickens Presents: A Christmas Carol, performance starring Mike Randall at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 7pm. Tickets on sale at the Ellicottville Memorial Library, $10; Children 12 & under, $5.

Saturday, December 5: Christmas Stroll

Thursday, December 10: Chamber Christmas Party, 6pm at HoliMont. Tickets are $45 for Chamber members and $50 for non-member guests. Call the Ellicottville Chamber offi ce at 699-5046 to register.

Friday & Saturday, January 8 & 9, 2010: Winter Blues Festival

Upcoming in Ellicottville

Wednesdays: Story Time, 11:15am / Belly Dancing, Learn basics including technique & movement, $10/class, 5-6:15pm.

2nd Wednesdays of the Month: Book Club meets, 1:30pm. December 9 discussion: “The Christmas Jars” by Jason Wright. Contact Bev Webster at 945-4089 for more details.

Ellicottville Memorial Library Events

Correction: Irish Christmas Event Dec. 4For the 5th year in a row, the Ellicottville community has a chance to come together, have a fun time, and share the joy of the Christmas season. Last week The Villager featured an article on “Irish Christmas,” a fundraising event which collects gifts for those less fortunate. Please note the corrected date: The event will be held at the Gin Mill on Friday, Dec. 4 beginning at 6pm. All Ellicottville residents are invited to bring a Christmas gift to the Irish Christmas event, benefi ting the Family Support Center for Ellicottville. The gifts should be wrapped (unwrapped gifts will be accepted) and can be for anybody. For those who won’t be able to attend, cash donations may be sent to the Family Support Center for Ellicottville, PO Box 1465, Ellicottville NY, 14731.

Joint Meeting of Ellicottville Boards ScheduledA joint meeting between the Village and Town Boards of Ellicottville will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009 at 6:30pm at the Village/Town Hall to discuss the current sewer project at HoliMont. The meeting is open to the public.

November 26-December 2, 2009 ~ The Villager ~

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Eagle Ridge-Maples RoadNew build. 4bdrms, 3 baths, 2 half baths, 2-car gar. $630,000

21 Greer HillSki in/out at HoliMont. 7bdrms, 6.5 baths, heated drive. $1.645M

4500 Hungry HollowCountry living! 3bdrm, 2 bath

home w/2-car att. gar. $249,000

25 Jefferson Street5bdrm village home w/loft apt. &

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7032 High Meadows5bdrms, 2 baths + 3-car gar., on

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E’VILLE - We at the United Church of Ellicottville are looking forward to a very busy December! Please join us for a “Holiday Season of Celebration, Remembrance and Fun,” starting with our 1st Annual Christmas Bazaar on December 5 from 11am-5pm. Shopping, lunch and children’s activities are just a few of the things we have planned! The next day, Dec. 6, we will ring in the Holiday singing joyfully during a Choral Concert beginning at

2pm, with reception and light refreshments at the Church Manse to follow. On the 9th is a special Service dedicated to the loss which may be felt during Christmas time for those relatives who have passed on - a Blue Christmas Service at 7:30pm. Another wonderful tradition of our holiday season here at the United Church of Ellicottville is the Children’s Christmas Pageant on Dec. 20 at 10am. This year we have added a Pot Luck Supper for anyone who would like to stay

for lunch after the service. Finally, the month of December ends with Service on Christmas Eve at 9pm and a special Service the Sunday after Christmas at 10am which asks the kids to come in their pajamas and bring a favorite toy. There are plenty of Christmas carols to sing and lots of hot chocolate for all! We are looking forward to having the community join us for our celebration of the Season! To learn more, call the United Church of Ellicottville at 699-4003.

ECS Basketball Sponsors Spaghetti DinnerE’VILLE - Parents of the Ellicottville Boys Basketball Team will sponsor a Spaghetti Dinner at Cadillac Jack’s, corner of Route 219 and Holiday Valley Road, on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 starting at 6pm. Cost is $7.00 per person, $5.00 for Senior Citizens, and FREE for Children under the age of 5. Come out and help support your local basketball team! Bring the whole family!

Ellicottville’s Alley Katz were once again hard at work this past Tuesday, giving the down-town area a holiday makeover, just in time for this weekend’s “Christmas in Ellicottville” celebration. The ladies decorated the gazebo in front of Town Hall (watch for the Christ-mas tree to be erected Dec. 8), as well as the clock at the corner of the 1887 Building.

ECS Student Council: Pennies for PeaceThe Ellicottville Central School Student Council has a program running throughout the 2009-‘10 school year called, “Pennies for Peace.” The program was designed to help build schools in places such as Pakistan and Afghanistan that have little money to build them. If you would like to donate pennies to this organization, you can bring them to one of ECS’s main offi ces. Please help to make this project a success!


HOLIDAY CONCERT: CHATHAM BAROQUE: DECEMBER 4 ~ ST. BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY, 7:30PM

Gift Card Now AvailableThe Perfect Holiday Gift: Experience Ellicottville

The Ellicottville Gift Card is now available to purchase from the Chamber offi ce. Cards may be purchased in denominations from $20 to $50. The card can be redeemed at any local business that is a member of the Chamber of Commerce. This card also makes a great employee incentive or corporate gift. Stop into the Chamber offi ce Monday through Thursday 8am-5pm or Friday 8am-4pm to purchase. Cards may also be purchased over the phone by calling 800-349-9099.

Do you have a certain someone that seems to haveeverything? The Ellicottville Gift Card is a great option for aholiday or any day gift that lets them experience Ellicottvillethe way that they want to.

Chamber Christmas PartyPurchase Your Tickets for This Year’s Annual Holiday Celebration

The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce Christmas Party is set for Thursday, December 10 at 6pm. This year’s Holiday Celebration will feature a menu presented by Dina’s with your choice of a Black Angus Filet of Beef, Pistachio Encrusted Chicken or Grilled Wild Sockeye Salmon as well as an incredible antipasto display to start and an assortment of Dina’s

delicious cookies and squares for dessert. After this elegant meal it’s time to dance the night away with the sounds of The Old School B-Boys. This 10-piece choreographed show in the style of the Temptations and the Four Tops will keep you dancing all night. Combining the sounds of Motown, Soul and Rhythm and Blues, the Old School B-Boys

have opened for many national acts including the Manhattans and the Delfonics in many great rooms around the country including Klienhans in Buffalo with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Check them out at www.oldschoolbboys.com. Tickets are $45 for Chamber members and $50 for non-member guests. Please call 716-699-5046 to register.

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Thank You SponsorsChristmas in Ellicottville Funding Provided by Local Merchants

Historic EllicottvilleStop by the Chamber and Pick Up a ‘Walking Tour’ Brochure

Are you a history buff or just interested in some of the amazing historical buildings thatEllicottville has to offer? Stop in the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce lobby which isalways open twenty-four hours a day and pick up one of Ellicottville’s Historic WalkingTour brochures. This self-guided heritage walking tour will lead you on a short 3-4 blockwalk throughout the village, pointing out various historic buildings and giving you anoverview of their history and importance in the community. What a great way to getyourself acquainted with Ellicottville and enjoy a healthy afternoon stroll.

The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome our new members:• Lofty Mountain Grandeur, East Otto, NY 14729, phone 716-583-0535 (www.loftymountainhomes.com)• Manning and Napier Benefi ts, Amherst, NY, phone 716-862-0051 (www.manning-napier-benefi ts.com)• Winery of Ellicottville, Ellicottville, NY, phone 716-574-5350 ([email protected])

New Chamber Memebers Welcomed

The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce would like to extend their gratitude to all of theChristmas in Ellicottville sponsors. Donations from local merchants provide funding forthis holiday celebration and allow the Chamber to offer many free activities for children toparticipate in. The following business all donated to this event: Anew Beginning Massage,City Garage, Brian & Carol Erickson of Contract Sales, Daff, Dekdebruns Ski Shop, E-VilleSpirits, Holiday Shoppe, Holiday Valley Resort, HoliMont, Holy Name of Mary Church,Jefferson Inn, Andree McRae, Gado-Gado, Telemark Inn, Weed-Ross Agency and a specialthanks to Subway for donating cookies, Coffee Culture for donating hot chocolate andThe Wingate by Wyndham for again being our signature sponsor with a $1,000 donation.

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The Freeheel LifeThe City Garage Bringing Telemark Ski Movie to The Depot

JEFFERSONVILLE, Verm. - Height Of Land Publications announced this week that it will team up with Telemark Skier Magazine editor Josh Madsen for a fi fty date Telemark Skier Magazine U.S. tour. The tour will hit key ski towns as well as metropolitan areas for screenings of Madsen’s new Telemark movie, “The Freeheel Life.”

The tour will come to Ellicottville on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 8pm at the Ellicottville Depot Restaurant, free of charge, courtesy of The City Garage. “This is a great opportunity

to show our commitment to Telemark skiing and help grow the sport,” HOL publisher Jon Howard said. “And Madsen is the man to spread the gospel.” Josh Madsen is no newcomer

to the Telemark scene. He has

been involved in the industry for over eight years building an impressive resume as an athlete, fi lmmaker, and youth program organizer. He has appeared in movies as an athlete himself including Warren Miller’s “Higher Ground” and several Telemark movies including releases by Powderwhores and his own previous company Lipstick Films. “I really believe that going town-to-town and meeting people around the country is the best way to share and grow Telemark skiing,” Madsen says. “The Freeheel Life” creates a visual montage of shots ranging from the fi rst descents of Austrian couloirs by World Tele Champion, Dylan Crossman, to the two-lane roads of New England. The movie features athletes, skiing styles, and music

sure to strike a familiar chord with freeheel skiers from around the world. It visually represents the full spectrum of everything from jumping to steep descents, and plenty of overhead powder! In addition to the screenings, powder hungry attendees will have the opportunity to pick up a special subscription price for the newly revamped magazine. Telemark Skier Magazine currently produces two issues per season beginning with its Buyer’s Guide that hit shelves in October. Josh will be sending out real time updates via twitter (@freeheellife) as well as on his weekly blog, www.thefreeheellife.blogspot.com. An offi cial movie trailer and additional tour date information can be found at www.freeheellife.com

Telemark Skier Magazine editor Josh Madsen recently announced a fi fty date Telemark Skier Magazine U.S. tour, which will hit key ski towns as well as metropolitan areas for screenings of Madsen’s new Telemark movie, “The Freeheel Life.” The tour will be coming to Ellicottville Dec. 9.

Readings Return to Balloons December 1E’VILLE - Balloons is pleased to announce the return of Mediums Mike and Patty. They are back after many requests. These two very gifted Mediums will share the messages they receive in mini-readings on Tuesday, Dec. 1 from 6-10pm; the cost is $20.00 per reading. The readings are 15 minutes, however, as Mike and Patty have explained: “sometimes, ‘Spirit’ has important information for the recipient and we don’t interrupt ‘Spirit’ when they are talking.” We will start the sign-up sheet at 5:45pm. As with all things, it is better when shared with friends - why not make an evening of it? You can feed your soul and your belly all in one place! Brad will have some “spirits” behind the bar for you too! We look forward to seeing you … and perhaps there is someone on the other side looking forward to seeing you too!

Tamarack ClubNew Condo Project at Holiday Valley Prepares for Dec. 11 Opening

BY JEANINE ZIMMER

The Tamarack Club is getting ready for its fi rst season and is slated to open Friday, December 11, 2009. Jane Eshbaugh, Marketing Director of Holiday Valley Resort escorted The Villager through the premises to unveil the incredible facility. Beginning outside with two

public pools (a lap pool and an activity pool complete with diving board and curly slide) and a private pool that is heated year round and accented by two 1000-gallon hot tubs for Tamarack members and guests, this condominium complex is completely decked out with all the features, services and benefi ts to pamper its owners and guests. When you enter into the lobby you will be greeted at the front desk with an adjoining sundry shop to purchase some of the necessities you may need during your stay. The Spa will be operated by

Falling Waters Spa of Orchard Park, NY. Here you will be able to enjoy one of their many treatments in one of the seven treatment rooms, two of which are double to accommodate couple treatments and one features a double Jacuzzi tub. This facility is an Aveda Salon and will offer destination spa getaways to even the most discriminating clientele. The spa will be open to the public. The Restaurant inside the Club, John Harvard’s Brew House, will offer an extensive menu with locally brewed beer and a family friendly environment. The restaurant will have its own public entrance with curbside service to please those in the mood for a great meal in the comfort of their own home. The large rectangular bar is truly unique with an amazing fi nish crafted by Tom Lowry and John Zerfas. Sitting at the bar you will be able to enjoy great views of the slopes and see one of

the most high tech pizza ovens on the planet. The open lower dining area has fl oor to ceiling windows and overlooks the pools and slopes. The carpentry work in the dining area and throughout the building is being overseen by Mike Halloran and the quality is absolutely top notch. The condominium units throughout the building are welcoming with warm, tastefully chosen décor and high end fi nishes. These fully furnished units offer plenty of room to relax and every window has a great view to enjoy. The fi rst unit we walked through had a valley view with a lock out bedroom, allowing the owner the ability to rent it out separately or enjoy the extra space with family. All units have full kitchens, hardwood cabinets, granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Even the lock out portion of these luxurious units are complete with kitchenettes, full baths, queen beds and pull out sofas. Another unique aspect of these condominiums is the artwork,

all Jane Eshbaugh original photographs of Holiday Valley and the Ellicottville area, which is certain to prompt reminiscing conversations of the area. The second unit we explored was a large three bedroom, 2.5 bath layout. These spacious units lend ample room for private get-togethers and après skiing parties. The developers of the project have taken the extra effort to incorporate many local artisans in the fi nishing touches. Larry Tocha of Five Points carpentry was contracted to do all of the Adirondack chairs placed on the porches and Paul Boccolucci of Real Stuff Gallery was employed to make the metal Tamarack logo details on the porch fences as well as a large steel Tamarack Club sign. Tamarack ownership information is available at www.tamarackclub.com with prices starting in the mid 60’s. The Tamarack Club has been taking reservations for retail stays since November 1 and is in full swing for a great season. Make your reservations today!

The condominium units throughout the building are welcoming with warm, tastefully chosen décor and high end fi nishes. All units have full kitchens, hardwood cabinets, granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Another unique aspect of these condominiums is the artwork, all Jane Eshbaugh original photographs of Holiday Valley and the Ellicottville area.


SLEIGH BELL FESTIVAL: DECEMBER 5 ~ FRANKLINVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 8AM

‘Share The Love’Dept. of Aging Awarded Grant to Feed Seniors in Need

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Warm Wishes to You and Your Family This Thanksgiving Holiday!

Warm Wishes to You and Your Family

OLEAN - Cherianne Wold, director of the Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging, is pleased to announce the department’s Meals on Wheels program has been awarded a $1,000 grant from Subaru of America, Inc. and Meals on Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) as part of Subaru’s “Share the Love” campaign. The grant funding will provide the Department of the Aging’s Meals on Wheels program the opportunity to serve a holiday meal in December to current home delivered meal clients. Cattaraugus County delivers a nutritious meal to over 450 people over the age of 60 Monday through Friday. The meals are delivered by a dedicated group of volunteers, many of whom are over 60 themselves. “This is the season of giving and we are so thankful that Subaru has decided to give back to our program in order to help us deliver meals to our clients for the holidays,” said Ms. Wold. “This grant is truly a gift.” The Department of the Aging’s Senior Wellness and Nutrition program reached a milestone in 2009, having served meals to homebound senior citizens

in Cattaraugus County for 35 years. “In recognition of this anniversary,” Ms. Wold said, “a Christmas meal will be delivered to recipients on Christmas Eve with their normal meal that day. This will be the fi rst time in 35 years the Meals on Wheels program has been able to provide a meal on a holiday.” Subaru, which was the fi rst auto manufacturer with a sales increase in 2008 and continues to outpace the industry with record-breaking sales, will continue its mission to give back to charities in need. The “Share the Love” campaign” will run from November 21, 2009, through January 4, 2010. “Many of our Meals on Wheels programs across the country are struggling to provide meals in this down economy,” said Enid Borden, President and CEO of Meals on Wheels Association of America (MOWAA). “We can’t thank Subaru enough for understanding that their support will help provide the next meal so ‘no senior goes hungry.’” About Meals on Wheels of America: Meals on Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) works every day with thousands of local Meals on Wheels programs and hundreds of thousands of volunteers who

all share in the mission to end senior hunger. The organization provides the tools and information its programs need to make a difference in the lives of others. It also gives cash grants to local senior meal programs throughout the country to assist in providing meals and other nutrition services. Visit www.mowaa.org About Subaru of America, Inc.: Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, NJ, the company markets and distributes Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive vehicles, parts, and accessories through a network of approximately 600 dealers across the United States. Subaru boasts the most fuel-effi cient line-up of all-wheel drive products sold in the market today based on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy standards. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfi ll production plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. For additional information, visit www.subaru.com

Holiday GiveawayCCB to Award Lucky Boy and Girl with Giant Christmas Stocking

LITTLE VALLEY - All nine CCB (Cattaraugus County Bank) locations will accept entries for a drawing to be held on December 18, 2009. There will be two winners bank-wide - one boy and one girl. Each will receive a GIANT Christmas stocking stuffed with games and activities for children of all ages. “Everyone at CCB agrees that, at this special time of year, the joy in their laughter and the love in the eyes of the kids warm

all of our hearts,” states CCB Vice President and Marketing Manager Joni Simcick. “And we’d like to share in some of that by brightening the day for some lucky boy and girl.” The drop boxes and entries will be available from November 30 through December 17 and winners will be notifi ed via telephone on Dec. 18. So encourage any child you know to enter ... or why not surprise them and put their name in the box yourself?

CCB is an FDIC insured New York State chartered independent, community bank. From January 2, 1902, CCB has established an unprecedented record of fi scal integrity and sound fi nancial growth, which now totals over 151 million in assets. CCB maintains convenient ATMs and can be found on the web at www.ccblv.com. CCB is an equal housing lender. CCB’s main offi ce is located in Little Valley, with eight branch offi ces.

Gift Certifi cate ProgramGreater Olean Chamber Sales Expected to Exceed Last Year’s Total

OLEAN - The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce Gift Certifi cate program should once again exceed all expectations for 2009 sales. Gift certifi cate sales have steadily grown since the program began. The 2008 program had sales of $508,915, more than $59,040 over the previous year. On a single day last December, the Chamber had a record sales of $24,485. GOACC instituted the Gift Certifi cate Program in 1995 with $9,000 in certifi cates sold and 35 member businesses participating. “As of November 1, 2009, we have sold $206,700 worth of certifi cates with 240 members participating,” said

Nancy Morgan, Membership Director. “This fi gure is more than $10,000 higher than last year at this time. Businesses in the area purchase the gift certifi cates for their employees as holiday gifts, bonuses, retirement presents and even workplace incentives. Residents and non-residents from as far as Texas, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Virginia take advantage of the gift that never needs to be returned because it doesn’t fi t,” she added. Although it is diffi cult to measure, additional benefi ts of the gift certifi cate program are realized in the Olean area as the money is kept locally, generating local, county and state sales tax.

The gift certifi cates comein denominations of $5, $10,$20, $25 and $50 and canbe redeemed for a vast arrayof products and services atGreater Olean Area Chamber ofCommerce member businesses.A participants list is providedwith all sales, and remember tolook for the GOACC logo. The Chamber’s regularhours are 8:30am-4:30pmMonday through Friday withspecial holiday weekday hoursDecember 16-23 until 6pm.On Christmas Eve, GOACCwill close at 11:30am. Formore information on Chambergift certifi cates, please stop inGOACC at 120 North UnionStreet in Olean or call 372-4433.

Online Kettle CampaignPeople Can Ring Bells ... Even Where There are No Kettle Sites

UPSTATE NEW YORK – The Salvation Army Volunteer Service Unit areas in towns and villages sometimes don’t have enough kettle sites. But, fortunately, there is more than one way to ring the bells. Where the kettle sites are available, bellringers are needed. Where there are no kettle sites, or if you would rather avoid the cold, there is the virtual kettle. To become a virtual bellringer, just go to onlineredkettle.org and click ‘Start a New Kettle.’ It will bring you to a page that allows you to donate directly and to invite friends and associates to give as well. The “virtual” kettle can become a company kettle, a team kettle, or a family kettle. You can keep a tally of how much you or your team is able to raise and the site will automatically send a thank you

to each donor. Donations are tax-deductible. If you have the opportunity to be a traditional bellringer or bellringer group, The Salvation Army needs you in just about any community - small or large - in Upstate New York. Families, clubs and organizations are invited to ring as a team. Companies may want to adopt-a-kettle for a day - allowing employees to ring for a few hours. To volunteer, call the local Salvation Army or The Red Kettle Center at 1-877-764-7259 or register online at RedKettles.org to ring anywhere in the region. “Whether you take the virtual route or ring the bells the traditional way, The Salvation Army needs the support of the local community and thanks everyone on behalf of

the people who come seekingassistance. You are making areal difference in their lives,”noted Salvation Army FieldRepresentative Rod Ballengee.“With dwindling resources dueto the economy and many morepeople out of work, requestsfor assistance are growing.” The Salvation Army EmpireState Division overseesservices in four Area Servicesin Albany, Syracuse, Rochesterand Buffalo, 47 corps in othercities and 170 volunteer serviceunits in the towns and villagesin the 48 Upstate New Yorkcounties. Service units are runby community volunteers ineach small community. Theydetermine how the funds areused to help local families incrisis. Money raised by thelocal bellringers and the virtualbellringers in your communityis used to assist local families.

Springville Center for the Arts to Hold AuditionsSPRINGVILLE - The Springville Center for the Arts is holding auditions for their winter production of Dixie Swim Club. We are seeking fi ve women able to play 40 to 70 years of age. Auditions are Wednesday and Thursday, December 2 and 3 from 7-9pm. All actresses will read from the script provided at the audition. Auditions will be held at the Springville Center for the Arts at 37 North Buffalo Street, Springville NY.


NATURE WALK: DECEMBER 5 ~ PFEIFFER NATURE CENTER, PORTVILLE, 9-10AM

Holiday ConcertsThe Festive Sounds of Chatham Baroque Coming to St. Bonaventure

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ST. BONAVENTURE - The period-instrument ensemble Chatham Baroque performs at 7:30pm Friday, Dec. 4 in the fourth concert of the Friends of Good Music season at St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. Guest artists joining the ensemble will be soprano Marguerite Krull, Erica March on violin, and chamber organist Adam Pearl. Chatham Baroque will present a splendid program of holiday music played on authentic instruments. This music was written in the 16th and 17th centuries when the transcendent story of the birth of Jesus was told through music in the form of songs, motets, oratorios and cantatas. The music could be heard in the palaces and churches of France, Germany, and Italy. Opening with Scarlatti’s cantata “O, di Betlemme altera,” the ensemble will draw from a broad repertoire that encompasses everything from works by Johann Joseph Fux, Heinz Ignaz Biber and Dietrich Buxtehude to the instrumental version of the popular French songs, “A Suite of French Noels” by Charpentier. Founded in 1990 and based in Pittsburgh, Chatham Baroque has excited local, national, and international audiences with dazzling technique and lively interpretations. The trio of Andrew Fouts, baroque

violin, Patricia Halverson, viola da gamba, and Scott Pauley, theorbo, was named “Classical Artists of 1999” by National Public Radio as a result of votes by music consumers worldwide. Chatham Baroque has toured all over the United States as well as in South America and Mexico, in the Virgin Islands and in Canada. This season, their performances at the National Gallery in Washington, D.C. were called “musically impeccable” by the Washington Post. Heard regularly on many public radio stations, Chatham Baroque has also been heard on CBC Radio in Canada as well as NPR’s “Performance Today” and “Harmonia.” The group has recorded seven CDs on the Dorian label.

This performance is supported in part by the New York State Council on the Arts. Tickets are $20 at full cost, $16 for St. Bonaventure staff and senior citizens, and $5 for students. For tickets and information, call The Quick Center box offi ce at 716-375-2494. For each Friends of Good Music performance, The Quick Center will open its galleries one hour before the performance and keep them open throughout the intermission. Regular gallery hours are Monday through Friday 10am-5pm, and Saturday and Sunday noon-4pm. Museum admission is free and open to the public year round. For more information, visit www.sbu.edu/quickcenter

Pictured from left: Andrew Fouts, Patricia Halverson and Scott Pauley of Chatham Baroque.

Pitt-Bradford College-Community Choir to Perform Dec. 2 BRADFORD, Pa. – The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s College-Community Choir will sing selections from short Masses and English and seasonal carols at its annual Winter Concert on Dec. 2. Led by Dr. John Levey, assistant professor of music at Pitt-Bradford, the concert will begin at 7:30pm in the Bromeley Family Theater of Blaisdell Hall. A part of the university’s Spectrum Series, the event is free and open to the public. The choir will sing excerpts from missae brevis (short masses) by Giovanni Palestrina, Gabriel Fauré and William Walton, as well as English

carols by Benjamin Britten, Ralph Vaughan Williams and John Rutter. The choir will also lead the audience in a carol sing-along, featuring traditional seasonal carols. Soloists include Amelia Dibble, an elementary education major from Smethport, and Jonathan McCracken, a psychology major from Bradford, who will sing a work by Walton. “I tried to strike a balance between several disparate musical styles,” Levey said. “Palestrina, Fauré and Walton lived in very different times and wrote very different music, but there are similarities in the way they handle the texts of the Mass.

Britten and Vaughan Williams, on the other hand, emerge from the English choral tradition, and one hears intersections between their work and that of a more recent composer like Rutter.” The College-Community Choir is made up of about 45 students, faculty, staff and community members and has rehearsed weekly since the start of the fall term. The ensemble is open to singers of any ability; those interested in joining should call 814-362-0257. For disability-related needs, contact the Offi ce of Disability Resources and Services at 814-362-7609 or e-mail [email protected]

Silver Bells in the City: Enchante Cabaret SALAMANCA - The Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce and Cattaraugus County Living Arts Association invite you to the spectacular Silver Bells in the City Christmas performance, “Halos-n-Holly.” This wonderful performance by Enchante Cabaret will be held at the Ray Evans Seneca Theater on Saturday, December 5 at 7pm. The Enchante Cabaret Professional Dinner Theater Company will return to Western New York for a festive Christmas show. Halos-n-Holly will once again feature Brittney Morton, former Salamanca resident and musical theater actor from New York City. Morton shares the stage with a cast of talented performers who have delighted audiences in venues all around the country. The troupe is sure to bring the holiday spirits and magic

of Christmas to our area! Remember, “Life is a Cabaret O’l Chum, come to the Cabaret! Enchante has been hailed as “The Best Cabaret Show in the North East.” This touring show has captured its audience members with their original scripts, incomparable vocal talent and creativity. Originating in Western New York, Enchante now travels throughout New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, North Carolina, Delaware and Maryland. You do not want to miss this brilliant performance by Enchante Cabaret at the Ray Evans Seneca Theater on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 7pm. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and children under 12 are free! For more information, please contact the Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce at 716-945-2034 or visit us online at www.salamancachamber.org

Brittney Morton (above), former Salamanca resident and musical theater actor from New York City, will perform in Salamanca on Dec. 5 as part of the Silver Bells Festival.

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BY BOBBY GOHNST. BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY

Olean native and Zen Buddhist monk John Sojun Godfrey will give a lecture at 7pm on Tuesday, December 1 in the auditorium of the William F. Walsh Science Center at St. Bonaventure University. Godfrey comes to campus as part of CLAR 401, The University Plenary Forum, where students attend lectures, workshops or exhibitions about topics involving social and natural scientists, humanists, philosophers and theologians. Godfrey’s lecture is titled, “Living Words, Dead Words: Sutras in Zen Buddhism.” Sutras are Zen Buddhist

scriptures. Many seekers of Buddhism begin their journey by studying the sutras. Godfrey will speak about his experience with the sutras, his life in a Japanese Zen monastery and how it changed the way he views life. After receiving a bachelor of arts in religion and East Asian studies from McGill University in Montreal, Godfrey lived in Japan for eight years. He studied at Daitoku-ji, a Rinzai monastery in Kyoto, where he was ordained a Zen Buddhist monk. He returned to the U.S. in April. The lecture is sponsored by the University’s Franciscan Center for Social Concern and Clare College.

Zen Buddhist monk John Sojun Godfrey (above) is a native of Olean.


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Sure the food is good, the drinks hit the spot, you can’t beat Joe Wagner, John Winston, Kuk and the gang, and it’s impossible to leave without making a friend or two, but did you ever really look at this place? The best part of the Gin Mill to me is to look around and soak up the ambiance and think how fabulous it would be if a Hollywood director discovered it and put it in a movie ala “Shootout at the OK Corral” or something like that. Yeah, I’ve been to Aspen,

I’ve been to Jackson Hole, I’ve been to Crested Butte; they’ve got their share of saloons so full of the Old West that it seems that great movies almost write themselves there – but to my mind, you have to include our Gin Mill among the great authentic legendary barrooms. Looking out to the street through the window, you can almost see cowboys and geezers kicking up dust as they thunder down main street, tie up, and mosey in full of bravado and testosterone to down a pint. Not that The Gin Mill was ever a

rough-and-tumble kind of place. The years 1976-1995, when Jim and Janet Tekavec were proprietors, recall shenanigans more on the order of Stinko Parties, held during leek season, which featured smelly stuff like limberger cheese, pickled eggs and herring. Janet recalls that it took days for the smell to clear up. Then there was the day that Teresa Mercer’s cat got run over and the funeral attracted just about everyone in town to mourn over the shoe box casket. Historians give us little detail about The Gin Mill’s earliest days. The building went up in 1890 as part of the new fi reproof block built after the great fi re that decimated the entire north side of Washington Street. It is assumed that, besides the Inn, the block was designed to function, then as now, as adjoining storefronts, and that The Gin Mill’s overhanging upper level porch was part of the original structure. One historical account rhapsodizes at length about the porches, saying that these features are rarely found elsewhere and contribute to Ellicottville’s unique character. No specifi cs can be found about The Gin Mill’s earliest days (The Gin Mill name didn’t arrive until the Tekavecs took over in 1976), but it may have started out as a grocery store. The thread picks up in 1920 when Clarence Hughey, who was also Ellicottville’s Mayor, sold groceries there, enticing customers with fruit and vegetables he set out in baskets in front of the store. Occasionally, during Prohibition, he was also known to furnish a thirsty customer with a forbidden bottle of hootch. Apparently there were more thirsty customers than hungry patrons, as Clarence turned the grocery store into a barroom and restaurant by 1933. The bar, at fi rst, looked more like a soda fountain lunch counter just inside the front door. A glass of beer was a dime, wine was 15 cents a glass, and a shot of Kessler was a quarter. A large back bar arrived later, along with

a three lane bowling alley. Franny Morton lives just down the street and shared with me memories about the years she was chief cook, bottle washer, etc. of what they called George and Franney from 1970-1976. Franny describes a time when the community was small, everyone knew everyone else, and a party could materialize at

the drop of a hat – or, as Janet had mentioned, the death of a cat. Following Clarence Hughey, owners included Claude Luss, the Weishan family, and George and Franny Dahlke – followed by three transplants, Jim and Janet Tekavec (Cleveland, OH), Ed and Jeanne Clarmo (Guelph, ON) and, currently, Ed and

Maribeth Rick (Tonawanda, NY). The latter three all claim that being a saloonkeeper was the furthest thing from their minds - but then again, each felt a sentimental attachment to The Gin Mill and couldn’t resist stepping in to ensure the place stays pretty much the way it always was. We are grateful.

The Gin Mill started out as a grocery store. Clarence Hughey, who was also Ellicottville’s Mayor, sold groceries there, entic-ing customers with fruit and vegetables he set out in baskets in front of the store. Occasionally, during Prohibition, he was also known to furnish a thirsty customer with a forbidden bottle of hootch.

I’ve been to Aspen, Jackson Hole, Crested Butte; they’ve got their share of saloons so full of the Old West that it seems that great movies almost write themselves there – but to my mind, you have to include our Gin Mill among the great authentic legendary barrooms. Looking out to the street through the window, you can almost see cowboys and geezers kicking up dust as they thunder down main street, tie up, and mosey in to down a pint.


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During a recent telephone conversation with a friend, Fran, we were discussing holiday entertaining, and various ideas for appetizers. Fran mentioned an Ina Garten (The Barefoot Contessa) recipe using puff pastry that sounded good and easy, so we immediately tracked the recipe down on

METHOD: Preheat the oven to 450°. Place a piece of parchment paper on a sheet pan. *If adding the optional leeks, sauté slowly over low heat until softened, but not browned. The leeks are added between the layers of ham and cheese. Lay one sheet of puff pastry on a fl oured board and carefully roll it out to 10x12 inches. Place it on parchment paper and brush the center with the mustard, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge. Place a layer fi rst of ham and then cheese, also leaving a 1-inch border. Brush the border with the egg wash. Place the second sheet of puff pastry on the fl oured board and roll it out to 10x12 inches. Place this sheet on top of the fi lled pastry, lining up the edges. Cut the edges straight with a small, sharp knife and press together lightly. Brush the top with egg wash and cut a few slits in the top to allow steam to escape. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until puffed and golden brown. Allow to cool for a few minutes and serve hot or warm. Makes 12 appetizer servings.

The sautéed leeks are an addition that we felt added another dimension to the taste of this appetizer.

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With autumn comes colder weather, shorter hours of daylight and less sunlight. We tend to feel sleepy much earlier in the autumn evenings. For some, our moods can sink even lower as winter sets in. But it doesn’t have to be this way! What we eat can make a BIG difference in how we feel … all year long. Food supplies our brain with the necessary materials it needs to produce our bodies’ hormones, which greatly affect our moods. Food can also affect our neurotransmitters (i.e. the “message carriers”/chemicals that travel from one nerve to another throughout our bodies.) These chemicals are called endorphins. Interestingly, certain foods can elevate low levels of endorphins within our

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Red Cross Offering CPR, First Aid and Babysitter Trainingparents. Learn CPR for infants and children, plus how to perform rescue breathing and fi rst aid for choking. Class info: Wednesday, Dec. 2 from 6-10pm; cost is $45. First Aid: Learn to recognize and care for soft tissues injuries, broken bones, sudden illnesses, and seasonal emergencies such as frostbite, hypothermia, and heat exhaustion. Class info: Tuesday, Dec. 8 from 6-10pm; cost is $40. Pricing: Take one class for $45, two classes for $55, or three

classes for $65. Babysitter’s Training: This course is designed especially for girls and boys ages 11-14. Students learn good business practices, basic care, safety, and fi rst aid. Course includes videos, role play, and practice on baby manikins. Class info: Saturday, Dec.5 from 9am-3:30pm; cost is $35 (includes book and special gift). Students should bring a lunch. Contact the Olean Red Cross offi ce for registration information at 816-372-5800.

Zucchini Carpaccio with Avocado, Lemon Thyme and PistachiosINGREDIENTS:1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice1/2 tsp fi ne sea salt1/4 cup pistachio oil (or extra virgin olive oil)4 small fresh zucchini (each about 4 ounces), rinsed, dried and trimmed1 ripe avocado, peeled and very thinly sliced1/4 cup salted pistachio nuts4 sprigs fresh lemon thyme,

METHOD: In a small jar, combine lemon

juice and salt. Add oil, cover the jar and shake to blend. With a

the web and gave it a try. The recipe is as simple and lovely as Fran promised, and while we did add one ingredient – leeks - when we made the recipe, it certainly is lovely as originally written. Merry and Allen Richon live in western North Carolina. They enjoy cooking, and for a number of years, have written recipe columns for two of their

local newspapers, The Moultrie News and The Tryon Daily Bulletin. Their recipes, like those used by many people, come from a variety of sources. Many recipes have been altered substantially to accommodate personal tastes, or to improve fl avor or texture. The following recipes, along with many others, can be found on their website at www.comeintomykitchen.net

Here is another great recipe you can serve up quick and easy, this one adapted from Patricia Wells latest cookbook, Vegetables at the Center of the Plate (2007).

mandoline or vegetable peeler, slice the zucchini lengthwise as thinly as possible. Place the slices on a platter and pour the lemon mixture over the zucchini. Tilt the platter back and forth to evenly coat the slices. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour so the zucchini absorbs the dressing and does not dry out. At serving time, carefully arrange the slices of marinated zucchini on a platter, alternating with the avocado slices, slightly overlapping each slice. Sprinkle with pistachio nuts. Season with thyme and serve.


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He decided he’d keep going and although it’s a lot of work and stress, “it really was a lot of fun.” Two recent appearances in Waterport, New York meant for a long day, “but I love live theater and I think it’s a great show to present at this time of the year.” Although the story is familiar, Randall says people are not familiar with this version of it, the “Dickens sanctioned version.” Many productions arose within a year of Dickens writing the book, both in England and in America, “which he had nothing to do with.” Years later, Dickens himself decided to act out “A Christmas Carol” and make some money off it. Reviews were a smash success, and Randall has the reviews of when Dickens appeared in Buffalo in 1868. Randall, a meteorologist at WKBW-TV, became interested in acting by starting a Mark Twain show when he was 17. He’s been performing a one-person show for thirty-plus years. His mom wanted him

to try doing somebody else, at one time suggesting Abraham Lincoln. This, Randall rejected because “Lincoln wasn’t funny.” After years of thinking it over, Randall hit on the Dickens idea, noting that Mark Twain was the only critic to give Dickens a bad review. “He was huge, playing to three thousand people, with people waiting in line (to see him) all night long like he was a rock star.” Randall continues to do ten or fi fteen Mark Twain shows a year, one of the biggest being the Huck Finn Jubilee every June on Father’s Day weekend in Victorville, California. His is the only non-musical act at the huge bluegrass festival. “With the Dickens show, it’s been more of a Western New York type thing.” Randall has done sixteen or seventeen area performances this year. His Ellicottville appearance is of the few in the Southern Tier. He is also set to perform December 19 at the Cuba Elementary School, to make up for a snow cancellation last year. Randall said the uniqueness of the show is having one person telling the story to the audience, in this case through the character of Charles Dickens. “You put on the voice of woman or the little kid,” as the story line dictates. “You have to know the material cold and be able to change characters instantly, a lot like Robin Williams does.” Being an experienced ventriloquist has helped Randall with his timing, “where the dummy gets all the laughs but none for the straight man. Most people are familiar with the story, but not this version of it.” Mike Randall’s appearance is being sponsored by the Ellicottville Memorial Library and is funded in part by the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Regrant Program administered by the Cattaraugus County Arts Council. Tickets are available at the library, and are pre-sale only.

Mike Randall, who brings his tale of “A Christmas Carol” to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ellicottville at 7pm this Saturday, is no stranger to the role, having grown up with the character and his works. He remains enthusiastic about his performances.

BY STEPHANIE HACKERST. BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY

The Boardroom snowboarding shop in Ellicottville is hosting a pre-party on December 5 to kick off Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC) to help raise awareness and donations to support the fi ght against breast cancer. Boarding for Breast Cancer is a youth focused non-profi t organization that’s aim is to educate, raise awareness and fundraise. B4BC stresses the importance of early detection and an active lifestyle. “[B4BC] is a sanctioned organization and we are going to try to raise some money and create some awareness and we are looking forward to doing it,” said Mike Timkey, owner of The Boardroom. “It will be a lot of fun and we will have some great prizes.” Sam Timkey, daughter of Mike and Jodie, has been spearheading the operations

with B4BC. She is hoping that by kicking off a B4BC party so early, it will help to raise even more money for the cause by the time the actual event comes to Holiday Valley again. Last year, during President’s Day weekend, Holiday Valley hosted a B4BC event which The Boardroom sponsored. After the event, The Boardroom hosted an after-party. “It was a good turnout, but it was bad timing,” Sam said. “This year we decided to do it early so that we stimulate interest, and hopefully get more donations.” The party will be held from 7-10pm on December 5 at The Boardroom. Together, The Boardroom and Holiday Valley made over $5,000 last year. Holiday Valley will host B4BC again this season on Feb. 13, 2010. “So far we have made about $400 in a week or so,” Sam said. “We are trying to step it up from last year though, so we can

make this an annual event.” There are clotheslines with paper bras hanging throughout the shop and the donations range in proportion to cup size. For example, an A-cup would be $1, B-cup $5, C-cup $10, and D-cup $20. People are welcome and encouraged to donate more though. “All of our suppliers and brands have been extremely generous and have donated tons of stuff,” Sam said. At the end of the party, drawings will be held to raffl e off the prizes. The bigger your donation, the bigger the prize you will be entered to win. If you cannot be at the party but you have already donated, don’t worry! You will still be eligible to win. The Boardroom will give you a call and let you know what will be coming your way. “One of our good friends who used to be a Roxy scout will be giving a clinic to women about buying her goods,” Sam said. There will also be a B4BC representative who will talk about raising awareness. Sam said that every penny raised will be going towards the organization, no exceptions. “We are big on picking one cause and going full steam ahead with it,” Sam said. “My mom’s mom and sister, and my dad’s mom have all survived breast cancer. Whether it is your mom, friend, sister, or niece, everyone seems to know someone who is affected by it. And everyone likes to support.” The Boardroom is located at 6113 Route 219 South in Ellicottville. If you have any questions or would like more information on the events, contact Sam at The Boardroom at 699-5620. If you would like to help support B4BC but just can’t get to the shop, you can send a check made out to The Boardroom with B4BC in the memo and send it to PO Box 480, Ellicottville NY 14731. Or you can donate directly to B4BC by visting them on the web at www.b4bc.org

Pictured above: Pat Morgan, Josh Green and Tim Keller, B4BC supporters, pose with The Boardroom ‘s Jodie Tim-key during last year’s B4BC after-party held at The Board-room. This year, the snowboard shop will be hosting a pre-B4BC party on Dec. 5 in an effort to raise more funds for the cause. The pre-party is the kickoff in anticipation of the ac-tual event, which will return to Holiday Valley Feb. 13, 2010.


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Happy Thanksgiving and welcome to Ellicottville! Aren’t we lucky that we get to celebrate Thanksgiving twice? With all our Canadian friends, we enjoy this great holiday in October and now again in November with our American traditions. More so than other times of the year, we are reminded of all the things we are thankful for - family, friends, health, our jobs and homes top the list, but more often, the list of smaller gifts is a bit longer. These smaller gifts may not be as essential to our lives as the others, but just as important and different from one person to another. This is a time of year that a lot of people may not think of as prime cruise season - we have holidays to prepare for, shopping to do, and funds to be used for other purposes. In addition to these reasons, the images that come to mind when you think “cruise” may be palm trees, sandy beaches, sunny skies, and the smell of pina colada scented sun block. I’m here to tell you about wonderful opportunities for travel and adventure that are available only this time of year and no other. Just a few weeks ago I was onboard Princess Cruise Line’s beautiful 113,000-ton ship, the Caribbean Princess - except we did not see a drop of the Caribbean. After years of waiting for this opportunity, my documents arrived with my name on them to board this beautiful ship in New York and set sail for a Fall Foliage cruise to New England and Canada. Being mid-October and sailing north, I knew better than to pack clothing for the tropics. After checking the weather outlook (but not well enough as you will soon read) for Boston on the third day, I packed clothes for cool weather and sunny skies. If I had taken more time and searched reports for the day before, I might have had an inkling of the true forecast - but maybe that was better - no time to worry. Minutes before dropping our lines and setting sail, we learned from the captain that within a few hours we would be experiencing rough weather and to prepare for it. What caught our ears were the words “gale force winds.” I am thankful that I am not usually affected by motion, but in this case, I thought it might be a good idea to take some precautions. I purchased ginger capsules and Sea Bands - acupressure bands

worn on the wrists. Good thing - the winds kicked up as predicted and for the next 36 hours, we rode out a true Nor’easter in the eye of the storm before getting clearance to enter the port of Boston. From then on, it was as though the rough waters never happened and while we did skip Newport as our fi rst port due to the weather, we enjoyed picture perfect days in Boston, Bar Harbor, New Brunswick, and Halifax. The trees were spectacular, and the towns looked like the calendar photos you see with curling chimney smoke, scuttling leaves, and comfy sweaters and colorful scarves decorating the people that call these towns home. We toured historical Boston, visited “Cheers,” and in Bar Harbor we devoured fresh lobster dinner wearing the required silly plastic bib. I listened for shop keepers pronounce the town as “Baa- haa-bah” and was not disappointed. In New Brunswick we visited the Bay of Fundy where twice daily tides rise and fall 50 feet per day - an amazing thing to consider. High-powered boats can blast adventurers into this river while the tides actually reverse. Had it been July, I just might have signed up. New England cruises are at their peak in the fall months on the east coast, but if you are looking for a cruise on the west coast other than the popular Mexican Riviera, there are two cruises per year that are unique, fun, and certainly sell out quickly. Two years ago, my hubby and I sailed on the Celebrity Mercury out of Vancouver in early November for a 10-night Pacifi c Coastal Wine cruise. This is a repositioning cruise for ships leaving Alaska for

warmer waters and the reverse itinerary is offered in April of each year. Activities were all centered around wines - there were tastings, pairing dinners, blending classes, movies, lectures, demonstrations, and pretty much anything you can imagine doing with fellow wine afi cionados. Our ports included Victoria, BC, Seattle, Oregon, Catalina, and a dream come true passage under the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco. There, our ship docked for two days while we had the opportunity to travel to Napa Valley, visit wineries, have private wine tastings, meet winery owners, ride the “wine train,” and even a hot air balloon ride over the vineyards. I will always have a warm spot in my wine lover’s heart for Mondavi Winery - on a previous visit to this winery just days before harvest, we were allowed into the vineyards to pick grapes of different varieties and taste the difference between the grapes on the vine before they are made into various white and red wines. While I treasure my sun drenched warm weather cruises, fall cruises offer different experiences that are enriching opportunities to appreciate Mother Nature at her colorful and delicious best. I certainly learned which wines to serve with my Thanksgiving turkey. It‘s time to pour a glass, say my prayers of thanks, pass the turkey, and enjoy this wonderful holiday. For any questions or booking information on cruises, private shore excursions, and all-inclusive resorts, contact Felicia Livingston, ACC, Cruise Planners’ Franchise Owner, at [email protected] or visit her website at www.whateverfl oatsyourboat.biz

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This year, as they have for the past 30 years, the Stateline Draft Horseman’s Club will give sleigh rides through the winter grounds of the Chautauqua Institution. The horse drawn bobsleds begin at the bookstore and carry riders on a 45-minute ride through the historic grounds. Passing the lake is the coldest part of the drive, according to Ed Trisket, who should know since he is one of the drivers.

The drivers offer their passengers a guided tour, one that varies by the driver, Trisket said. “The only thing we ask is that anything said in the bobsled stays inside the fence,” he said, just in case not all the facts match up. On beautiful winter afternoons, the teams of draft horses will sometimes give rides to up to 300 passengers. Even an afternoon that isn’t so conducive to sleigh riding wont stop the teams. “Unless there’s a weather advisory, we’ll be there. We’ve been out there when it’s 10 or 15 below zero,” Trisket said. The passengers come from as

far as Cleveland and Pittsburgh, and of course, from the local areas. For some, it’s their fi rst time around draft horses. Others come back from years before, or even just days before. “They want to know if it’s the same horses as last time,” Trisket said, “They remember their names; sometimes they bring apples to feed them.” He said the club members

enjoy introducing people to draft

horses and bobsleds. Many of the club members became involved with horses after seeing them at parades and fairs, although they haven’t yet recruited any new members from among the sled passengers. One year, there was an older lady that joined the rides every weekend, Trisket said. “She said she loved the memories it brought back of her grandparents,” he said. The woman took the sleigh ride so many times that eventually the drivers gave her a free pass. And then there are the rides that carry more signifi cance than just a pleasant afternoon’s outing. “We’ve had some proposals,” Trisket said. “They all said yes.” The Draft Horseman’s Club has around 50 members, many of

them families. “We’ve got truck drivers, lawyers, restaurant owners, other individual businesses, we’ve got teachers – it’s just an expensive hobby for everybody,” Trisket said. The drivers are all volunteers from the club. Most years, they have eight drivers with their teams but last year there were only four. “It made for a long weekend,” Trisket said, since the club didn’t cut back on the times the rides were available. The rides are available every Saturday and Sunday, beginning the fi rst week after Christmas and running through the fi rst weekend of February. Tickets are $3 for adults and $2 for children and can be purchased at the Institution’s bookstore.

The horse drawn bobsleds begin at the Chautauqua Institution bookstore and carry riders on a 45-minute ride through the historic grounds. On beautiful winter afternoons, the teams of draft horses will sometimes give rides to up to 300 passengers.

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Thanks. There. I said it. Can I go home now? Happy Thanksgiving. I’m out. Just kidding. I enjoy the holidays as much as the next guy, but I gotta tell ya, they ain’t what they used to be. Seriously. We do love our traditions in this country even if they do seem to be a bit outdated and hypocritical. Then again, who am I to judge? I’m the guy who writes this column! That’s who. Let’s begin our romp through the silly season with the blatantly obscene. Thanksgiving. Before everyone stops reading, let me explain. The idea of Thanksgiving and the family history of Turkey Day is a noble one. Gather together with family and loved ones before the Fall harvest and the onset of Winter to give thanks for the blessings of the previous year. Excellent plan - pass the white meat. Unfortunately, our version of this once noble holiday has been perverted by the need to spend money and act like idiots. This holiday, which by the way has become a national day of mourning for Native Americans, is - not coincidentally - followed by a monstrous tradition known as Black Friday. Black Friday. Not a very cheerful or thankful sounding event is it? It’s almost

like we’ve turned Thanksgiving into a national day of confession and absolution. We’re trying to wipe the slate clean in the eyes of our families and God so that we’ll be nice and sinless, dare I say Puritanical, before we turn into murderous, credit card wielding lunatics the following day. Who doesn’t enjoy seeing otherwise normal, middle-class Americans trampling each other and doing battle in the local Wal-Mart over cut-rate fl at screens? Actually, our pilgrim ancestors would be proud. After all, the day after the original Thanksgiving they began the systematic extermination of the Wampanoag people who had previously sustained them. The original Black Friday? After Thanksgiving and Black Friday comes that strange, guilty feeling limbo known as ‘The Christmas Season.” This soulless void between holidays has been twisted and manipulated over the years in order to create some sort of perverted economic boom that will, somehow, sustain us before the collective guilt of the New Year becomes reality. We’ve created our own traditions during the fi rst part of December that - we hope and believe - will someday catch on and be accepted by the rest of the sheep. Neighbors who have otherwise lived in harmony for most of the year suddenly become Hutu’s and Tutsi’s as the holiday house decorating contests become violently confrontational. Suburban husbands and fathers become possessed by the Clark Griswold demon and entire village blocks suddenly become visible from the International Space Station. Meanwhile, inside, mom and the kids are busy baking cookies and watching ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ on an endless loop as Grandpa

slips off to the laundry room tofi nish off that bottle of Schnappsin private. Disaster looms. Christmas. Cue the ominousmusic. “Didn’t I just see thesepeople a month ago? Why amI wearing this awful reindeersweater? How much freakingturkey can I possibly eat? Whostole my bullets?” This is alsothe time for what I consider tobe the absolute worst and mostsadistic holiday tradition evercreated. The Offi ce ChristmasParty! Who’s bright idea wasthis? Get a whole bunch ofpeople who really don’t muchcare for each other in the fi rstplace together and toss incopious amounts of booze.It’s like throwing gasoline onan already out of control fi re.What could possibly go wrong?There are two occasions everyyear where normal, upstandingcitizens become alcoholfueled, perverted lunatics. Theaforementioned Christmas partyand New Year’s Eve. Less thana week apart nonetheless. Here comes the surprise. I reallydon’t mind the holidays. As myfamily has shrunk over the years,we’ve actually become closer.It’s kind of entertaining to watchthe rest of our neighbors explodein an orgiastic display of boozefueled hatred and resentmentwhile we share gifts and spendsome rare quality time alone.The streets are quiet and, believeit or not, there are families outthere actually enjoying thetrue meaning of the holidays.Basically, what I’m saying, is ifwe could all try and toss the restof the nonsense out the windowand get back to somethingresembling the basics, we mightenjoy ourselves. It’s possible.Forget Black Friday, the partiesand the rest. Be quiet. Listen.Relax. Enjoy. Happy Holidays. Comments? E-mail Doug [email protected]

Funnels, like any other type of stand location, range in productivity. High quality funnels are ones that separate either two large areas of like habitat, or two features that are utilized on a daily basis, such

BY COREY WIKTOR

After months and months of preparation and countless hours of scouting, the dawn of another season was upon us. Saturday, October 17 was opening day of Archery season in our region of New York State. I was perched high in my stand well before light on that snowy, cold morning with high anticipation and hope. My 2009 archery season opener was very short, but very sweet. Not an hour into

Left: Columnist Corey Wiktor harvested this 9-point buck opening day of the archeryseason (Saturday, Oct. 17). Center: Ryan Jackson of Great Valley harvested this 16-pointbuck on opening day of the regular season (Saturday, Nov. 21) while hunting with hisfather in the Franklinville area. Right: Jared Hinman, 19, of Ellicottville, harvested this11-point buck (19” spread) Nov. 25 in Ellicottville.

the hunt, I was able to harvest a 9-point buck that scored 127-3/8th! (3-½ year old). It was the second “shooter” buck I saw that morning. Why was this spot so productive? It is a classic “pinch point funnel” that was simply loaded with deer sign. I have found that using light rattling sequences in early season is a great strategy to target early season whitetail bucks while hunting this particular funnel. When hunting white-tailed deer, strategically placed

funnels are possibly the mostconsistently productive standlocations throughout the entireseason. By defi nition, a funnelis any feature - or combinationof features - that encouragedeer movement through arelatively narrow corridor. Funnels, by their owndefi nition, force concentratedanimal movements throughsmall areas. The benefi ts ofthis are obvious to bow huntersand the results are often standlocations that are productivethroughout the entire season.

Examples of Funnels and Why They are Utilizedas a bedding area and prime feeding location. Examples of quality funnels are overgrown fence lines and creek bottoms that connect two forested areas separated by agricultural land or a saddle (low spot) in a steep

ridge that winds through the woods itself. Another example may be a small rise that winds its way across a large swamp

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providing a dry crossing route. All of these scenarios illustrate situations that encourage deer to pass from point A to point B through a specifi c area. In each case, a whitetail can avoid the funnel by enduring something undesirable, but usually chooses the desired route. In the case of the saddle in the steep ridgeline and the small rise traversing the swamp, by exerting more energy, animals can avoid these locations. However, it has been my experience that white-tailed deer are genuinely lazy creatures and will take the path of least resistance when this path does not compromise their personnel safety. Because of this, many times

whitetails are willing to go signifi cantly out of their way to avoid overly exerting themselves. This holds particularly true for mature bucks. Most mature bucks do not reach maturity if they brazenly stroll across open fi elds during daylight hours. The same deer that refuse to cross that open fi eld will generally fi nd the courage to follow that narrow creek bottom as long

as it supplies some degree of cover. Even a limited amount of cover can do an amazing job of increasing a whitetail’s courage and will be the chosen travel route when it’s the best available option. As stated earlier, funnels can be productive stand locations throughout the season. Strategically placed funnels take advantage of the travels of white-tailed deer. During no other phase does a mature buck move more consistently than during the rut. This movement also occurs more frequently during daylight hours than during the other phases of a mature buck’s life. By adopting these new travel patterns, breeding age bucks are able to locate and breed more than they could otherwise. The drive to perpetuate the species plays right into the hands of a hunter setup in a funnel that separates two points of interest to the wandering bucks. In general, food sources are good locations to hunt during the early, rut, and late phases of season. Primary scrape lines are ideal locations to set up during the late stages of pre-rut. The whitetail’s transition zones and bedding areas are often the only locations mature bucks can be taken during last weeks leading

up to serious scraping activity. Funnels are one of the few setups that have the ability to consistently produce throughout the entire season. As a result of this, every season I make sure that I have a minimum of several quality funnels that I have access to hunt. They serve as my security blanket by protecting me from unexpected changes in preferred food sources and the resulting alteration of the whitetails’ patterns. When an unknown food source draws the deer from the patterns I expect them to be following, my season is not lost. I always can go down the road and climb into the portable stand located in the fi nger of woods that connects two wood lots and be confi dent that I will see deer. Congratulations to good friend Jimmy Bigaj on harvesting a beautiful 6-point on the second day of archery season! Best of luck to all hunters this season! Corey R. Wiktor, Ellicottville NY, has been an avid deer hunter for over 18 years. He currently writes for Whitetails.com, WorldRecordWhitetailDeer.com and Whitetailworld.com and is a fi eld advisor for the ‘New York Outdoor News’ and is a team member of the ‘Northeast Sportsman’.

it fresh year after year for all levels of shredders out there. The Park Crew is amped on

introducing a new “natural” terrain park, consisting of timber features made of spruce logs. These features, constructed by HV Park Designer/Builder Chris Perks, will be installed in the Rail Park at the base of Mardi Gras once ski season gets underway. According to Pat Morgan, Holiday Valley Youth Marketing Specialist/Terrain Park Manager, “Riders will fi nd a variety of new jibs, bonks and stalls to play around on.”

The inspiration for these log features, according to Morgan, came from The Stash Program pioneered by Burton Snowboards. These Stash Parks (which can be found in North America at Killlington and Northstar-at-Tahoe resorts) “use indigenous resources, such as hardwoods native to their respective areas, to create organic park features,” explains Morgan. “Back in the day, we all started by sliding trees, bonking off of stumps, etc., and now we’re kind of

making the old new again.” The HV Park Crew’s fi rst event of the season (which replaces the annual “Thanksjibbing” rail jam originally slated for Black Friday) is in the works and will be held in the new “natural” terrain park mid-December. (Watch for details on the Holiday Valley Page, which will start up next week in The Villager!) The Terrain Garden, which was introduced last season on lower Snoozer, will grow in terms of features housed. The Garden offers beginner boxes, rails and jumps for skiers and riders who have yet to conquer the skills required for the bigger parks. “The Terrain Garden provides a low intimidation learning environment, with close proximity to the School Haus learning area,” says Morgan. “We are hoping this encourages more people to get into the terrain parks … and more importantly, take a lesson!” For advanced park users, the 42/78 Park on Foxfi re will again offer “progressive jib lines, a triple jump line and the ever-improving halfpipe,” and will be the main location for many of the contests happening this season. Some of these contests include the return of the WNY USASA

Series, the B4BC event Feb. 13, Red Bull Buttercup Mar. 6, and new to Holiday Valley, the Salomon Jib Academy Feb. 28, a top amateur freeride ski tour in North America. It’s no doubt that park builders and groomers will be at the top of their game this year. Undeniably the biggest investment in the parks this season, Holiday Valley has purchased a new Pisten Bully 600 Park Bully, which will enable operators to build and shape the parks much more effi ciently. “This machine has numerous capabilities that other machines lack, including a switch blade mechanism which will enable us to move and set features quickly and easily, as well as dramatically increased articulation of the blade and tiller,” states Morgan. It is equipped with a front and rear terrain park package which allows for extra height when building tables (jumps), and it offers an alpine fl ex tiller with fatboy corduroy fi nishers and “Dumbo” ears which will allow builders and groomers to create an ideal snow surface. Skiers and riders hitting the terrain parks this season at Holiday Valley have a lot to look forward to … now let’s get those guns running Clancy so Perks can push some snow!

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He is 62 years old and in need of a kidney. My Dad has Polysistic Kidney Disease and his kidney function has greatly decreased in the past few years. My Dad is a wonderful husband, father of 3 and grandfather of 5. My parents have been happily married for 41 years. He enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family and friends. My Dad has had a long, fullfi lling career of 36 years in the Jamestown Public School system. Currently he is in formation at the Christ of Kings Seminary in the Deaconate Program. He serves as President of the Southern Tier Kidney Foundation and has also been involved in Koinonia and Cursillo. My Dad leads a very spiritual life with God and gives everything he has humbly. He never complains even though we know he doesn’t always feel well. Receiving a kidney would be a blessing to him and our whole family. If you are blood type “B” and would like to be Sam’s living kidney donor, please contact Jeanette Ostrom at (716) 450-8958 or e-mail Sam at [email protected]

expand HoliMont’s skiing. The board was concerned

that HoliMont had acquired 50 additional units from the defunct Plum Creek project. These units have not had a proper ‘SEQR’ review though Riley said that he “does not even know if they will have room for these additional units or if in fact they will ever be built.” Board members could not ultimately agree on 225 units though discussed possibly allowing 174 unit approval. Attorney Hopkins stated that over the next fi ve years, the Village “would be paid $110,000 towards the sewer system per year for the expansion, for a total of $550,000.” However, this was for the 225 units the Village initially agreed to two and a half years ago. He added that HoliMont would have to “reevaluate” the money given to the village if only 174 units would be agreed upon. Board members asked Town

Engineer Mark Alianello about the Village sewer system’s

capacity to handle the additional units. Engineer Mark Alianello said that the village has the capacity to handle 2,200 additional homes in Ellicottville. He also made the point that these homes and condos would most likely be second or third homes for owners and the majority would be unoccupied for a good portion of the year. Town Supervisor John Burrell brought up to Riley and Hopkins and fellow board members that Ellicottville would not benefi t from the property taxes generated by the project as it would be paying property taxes to Mansfi eld. In a 2007 Statement of Opposition to the project he stated that “over the past 35 years, the taxpayers of the Town and Village of Ellicottville have spent millions of dollars on our sewer and water. If you allow this proposal, what will happen when other developments that are already being talked about in other adjoining municipalities come to you with similar proposals?” He also questioned who would be responsible for the emergency services that would “ultimately cost the Ellicottville taxpayers money.”

Hopkins agreed that this issue would need to be addressed. The sewer project was not approved by a vote of 3-2. Though visibly disappointed by the decision, Riley told The Villager that he “still thinks that we can come up with something that will support the Canfi eld project and hopefully something will be approved to move forward.” He continued that he “believes that Holiday Valley, HoliMont and the fantastic and historic village and town community, and that triad, has made the area successful. All three need to work together. Sometimes it is diffi cult, but ultimately we hope for success.” To further discuss the project more, a meeting will be held with both the Town and Village Boards and members of the general public are invited to attend on December 2 at 6:30pm. In other news, the courtroom will soon be moved upstairs in the Town Hall. Mark Alianello told the board that the town well was back in operation, and John Burrell talked to Laidlaw’s attorney who wants to meet with the Town Board sometime in the future.


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REAL ESTATE FOR SALEFor Sale In Great Valley: 3-BR, 2 bath, fully furnished home. Newly renovated. Hot tub.$99,000. Call Jim at 716-572-9192.

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FOR RENT: Luxury 2 & 3-BR townhomes in Salamanca. Private entrances, FP, granite counters,Berber carpet, stainless steel appliances, washer, dryer, grounds keeping, snow removal, electric,water, garbage, sewer included. Various lease lengths available. Prices range from $900 to $1,100monthly. No pets. Call to set up your appointment today! Palmer Rentals, 716-945-1906.

Spacious, Newly Remodeled 1-BR Loft Apartment: In the Village of Ellicottville. Washer/dryer.$575/month plus utilities. References required! Call Jim at 716-572-9192.

Unique Winter Home Rental: Available Dec. 20th. Minutes to Holiday Valley. Pets & smok-ing okay. Call Jimmy for details. Won’t last long! 716-307-3077.

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Woodcrest Pet Spa and Kennel: Treat your pet to the SPA experience at 140 Lincoln Ave. inSalamanca. OR maybe they need a vacation. Take a tour of our Kennel on Sawmill Run inLittle Valley, at WoodcrestKennel.net or call SPA 716-945-2700, KENNEL 716-945-5799.

Interior Finishing By Tom Clauss: Painting, plastering, remodeling, repairs, restorationwork, electrical, plumbing & more. PROFESSIONAL PAINTING SPECIAL: DISCOUNTEDPRICES! Free estimates. Call today! 716-949-9155.

Board Your Pet: At East Otto Country Kennel. Over 10 years of quality pet care. Clean &comfortable with covered outdoor patio, playtime 3 times a day. Grooming available. 716-592-4011 or www.eastottocountrykennel.com.

PERKS CONSTRUCTION: General contracting & remodeling, including drywall, painting,fl ooring, tilework, stonework, fi nish work, siding, electrical, plumbing & more. Your localcarpenters with over 30 years experience! Insured, many references. Call Jeff Perks at 716-244-3559 or Josh Perks at 716-969-5115.Caretaker Services For Your Home: House & pet sitting available for your home or condo in& around Ellicottville. Reliable & dependable, references available, reasonable rates. ContactIan at 716-801-1915.

EMPLOYMENTThe Barn Restaurant: Now hiring all positions - waitstaff, bartenders, cooks, bussers. Applyin person at 4pm at 7 Monroe Street, Ellicottville or call 716-699-4600.The Silver Fox Restaurant: Now hiring cleaning person & part-time dishwasher. Apply inperson Thursday-Saturday 1-4pm at 8 Hughey Alley, Ellicottville or call 716-699-4672.

BOARD MEETINGSEllicottville Board Meetings For November: Village Planning Board-Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 5:30pm; Village Board-Monday, Dec. 14 at 6pm; Town Planning Board-Monday, Dec. 21 at 6pm; Town Board-Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 6pm. All meetings take place at the Village/Town Hall, 1 W. Washington Street in Ellicottville, unless otherwise noted. All meetings are open to the public.

LEGAL NOTICES

Notice of Formation of B.P. Liquidation, LLC. Arts. of Org. fi led with Secy. of State of NY(SSNY) on 10/27/09. Offi ce location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC uponwhom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: C/O Peters & Ploetz, Attn: RossA. Peters, Esq., 1 Washington St., PO Box 682, Ellicottville, NY 14731. Purpose: any lawful activity.

BottomLine of WNY, LLC: Notice of formation of the above Limited Liability Compa-ny (“LLC”). Articles of Organization fi led with the Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) on10/20/2009. Offi ce location County of Cattaraugus. SSNY has been designated as agent of theLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such processserved to: The LLC, 644 Grandview Avenue, Olean, NY 14760. Purpose: any lawful act.

NOTICE OF SUBSTANCE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION: On October 15, 2009,SCOTT LAND SERVICES, LLC fi led with the NYS Department of State its Articles of Organi-zation. The offi ce to be located in Cattaraugus County. The NY Secretary of State is designatedas agent for service of process. The mailing address for the LLC is 918 Griffi n Street, Olean,NY 14760. The purpose of the business is to engage in any lawful activity for which limited li-ability companies may be organized under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law.

NOTICE OF SUBSTANCE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION: On October 23, 2009,MARSH HOLDINGS, LLC fi led with the NYS Department of State its Articles of Organiza-tion. The offi ce to be located in Cattaraugus County. The NY Secretary of State is designatedas agent for service of process. The mailing address for the LLC is PO Box 232, Eldred, PA16731. The purpose of the business is to engage in any lawful activity for which limited li-ability companies may be organized under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law.

Notice of Formation of Birch Run Golf Club LLC. Arts. Of Org. fi led with Secy. Of Stateof N.Y. (SSNY) on 10/26/09. Offi ce location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated as agentof LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: C/O Peters& Ploetz, Attn: Ross A. Peters, Esq., 1 Washington St., PO Box 682, Ellicottville, NY 14731.Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of K Club, LLC. Arts. Of Org. fi led with Secy. Of State of N.Y. (SSNY)on 10/26/09. Offi ce location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whomprocess against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: C/O Peters & Ploetz, Attn: Ross A.Peters, Esq., 1 Washington St., PO Box 682, Ellicottville, NY 14731. Purpose: any lawful activity.

ABSOLUTE BEER CO. LLC: Articles of Org. fi led NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 11/4/09. Offi cein Cattaraugus Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shallmail copy of process to c/o Joe Bartholomew, 3398 Buffalo Rd., Allegany, NY 14706. Purpose:Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of WINERY OF ELLICOTTVILLE LLC. Arts. of Org. fi led withSecy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/13/09. Offi ce location: Cattaraugus County. Princ. offi ce ofLLC: 14 Monroe St., Ellicottville, NY 14731. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whomprocess against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Joseph A. Collins, 4255 Clark St.,Hamburg, NY 14075. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

COMMUNITYChristmas Cookie Sale: A Christmas Cookie sale will be held on Saturday, Dec. 5 at Nature’s Remedy, 120 West Main Street, Allegany, NY from 9:30am-3pm. Proceeds will benefi t theAllegany Area Historical Association. The following day, Sunday, Dec. 6, a CommunityChristmas Service will be held at 2pm at the Heritage Center, 25 North Second Street, Allegany. A collection of paper goods will be taken up to benefi t Genesis House, a homeless shelter in Olean. The service, sponsored by the Allegany Area Historical Association, will be led by Rev. Gerard LeFeber of St. John’s Church, Allegany. The service is open to the public.

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Time for Fred Jackson to be the featured running back. Of-fense line is like a train wreck, but we must keep moving.

Fitzpatrick made coach’s decision look like he knew what he was doing. Why not take chances - 2 yd. line to T.O. for 98 yd. TD. It’s about time!

Jones-Drew was nowhere to be found. That’s what happens when your offense produces. Defense can take a breather.

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B Moorman returned to his norm. Best player! What hap-pened to Parrish though? Must be hangin’ with Edwards.

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Lynyrd Skynyrd Performed Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel Last Saturday

Photos/Billy Bacon

Ellicottville Central School Fall Sports BanquetMonday, Nov. 23 Athletes, Parents and Coaches Enjoyed the Evening Together

Tamarack Club Readies for Grand Opening in DecemberReservations are Being Accepted and Doors are Scheduled to Open Dec. 11, 2009

The developers of the project have taken the extra effort to incorporate many local ar-tisans in the fi nishing touches. Larry Tocha of Five-Points carpentry was contracted to do all of the Adirondack chairs placed on the porches and Paul Boccolucci of Real Stuff Gallery was employed to make the metal Tamarack logo details on the porch fences as well as a large steel Tamarack Club sign. The large rectangular bar in John Harvard’s Brew House has a unique fi nish by Tom Lowery and John Zerfas around which you can enjoy views of the slopes or the large pizza oven.

There are two public pools; a lap pool and an activities pool complete with diving board and curly slide. See complete story page 5.

Photos/Gary Kinn

the villager-ellicottville: nov. 26-dec. 2, 2009

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