February 17-23, 2011 Volume 06 ~ Issue 07

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Students Begin OMEllicottville and Surrounding Schools Compete March 12

Penguin Paddle at Holiday ValleyNext Saturday Slide the Slopes to Benefi t Adaptive Program

Sneak PeekIn This Issue . . .

Business: Watson’s Chocolates on Food Network ... Page B-3By Meaghan O’Rourke, St. Bonaventure UniversityWatson’s Chocolates has been creating delicious treats for Western New York and the rest of the world since 1946. On Monday, Feb. 21 at 8:30 p.m. it will be recognized for its world-renowned sponge candy on the Food Net-work’s 6-show series, “Kid in a Candy Store.”

On February 19th, 2011, Griffi s Sculpture Park will host their annual Moonlight Snoshoe Tour from 5-8 pm. The cost will be $50 per person and includes Snowshoes, Live Music, Chili and Cheer! All Snoshoes are provided by The City Garage Ski Shop in Ellicottville, New York. Chili will be cooked and supplied by Balloons Restaurant & Night Club, also of Ellicottville, New York. Participants are accepted by Reservation only, which can be made by calling 716-667-2808. All proceeds from the event will benefi t the Arts & Education Program.

Moonlight Snowshoe TourGriffi s Sculpture Park Hosts Annual Tour this Saturday February 19, 2011

Board Investigates Water RatesMonthly Village Meeting Discusses Police Report, Mardi Gras Patrolling and More

BY ERIC HUNDUNVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH-BRADFORD

The Village Board of Ellicottville held their monthly meeting Monday, Feb. 14.

VILLAGE WATER RATE FEES The board members discussed potentially making changes to the Village’s water rate fees in an attempt to address the aging infrastructure of the Village’s water service. Village Engineer Mike Smith informed the board that he is having revenue reports run in order to predict how much money the Village could

gain by adjusting water rates, and that the goal would be to simplify current rate structures. He said that the Village would require more revenue in the near future to keep up maintenance on the water lines, and this would be a way to bring the Village’s rates in line with surrounding communities. Deputy Mayor Bob Brogcinski said that the Village could implement a number of changes that would increase revenue without simply raising water rates. He added that raising rates by a given percent would simply anger people,

and suggested a surcharge for people who use more than their reasonable share of the water. Coolidge said he would be open to creating fl at rates for shops and businesses as well. He added the Village must seriously look into making changes, and voiced concern that even this would not be enough to deal with the cost of a new water storage tank, which he currently estimates at over $1.2 million. He said a new water valve upgrade could signifi cantly increase water

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BY NICHOLAS PIRCIO95.7 FM, WPIG

If you’ve never been to Odyssey of the Mind World Finals, it’s cool! Take it from one observer at last year’s near-week of activities at Michigan State University. Kids in colorful tee shirts are everywhere, each group of shirts announcing a different state, or even far-away places like Poland or Singapore. Hundreds of kids spread about on vast lawns trading souvenir pins, each one unique. Anticipation is in the air as teams prepare to tackle their problem one fi nal time. And to cap things off, a grand awards assembly inside a huge stadium, accompanied by laser lights, cheering

students, and those omnipresent horns that the kids just adore. That’s the goal in Odyssey of the Mind (OM), to get to Worlds, usually at the end of May. But it all starts on the regional level, which this year is at Wellsville Central School for a large number of students, including those from Ellicottville. This year they’ll be sending fi ve teams on Saturday, March 12th. There’s one high school team made up entirely of ninth graders. There are also three Middle School teams and two Elementary teams, all busily at work at crafting their own interpretations of a given problem, part of which

Holiday Valley Resort will be hosting their annual adaptive fundraiser, the Penguin Paddle Saturday, February 26. The popular Penguin Paddle fundraiser features hundreds of people sliding down the slopes on black garbage bags while lying on their bellies like a penguin. The event is held to raise money to benefi t the Lounsbury Adaptive Ski Program for the physically and mentally challenged, a chapter of Disabled Sports USA. Participants donate a dollar for the opportunity to slide down the slope while showing off their best and craziest moves. Raffl e prizes include a 2011-2012 Combo Pass to Holiday Valley, a $500 dollar travel voucher for airline tickets, and a pair of high performance skis from Dekdebrun Ski Shop. A food tent will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. offering a wide array of snacks, drinks, and sandwiches for a $5 donation. Registration at Creekside Lodge runs from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the base of Yodeler. The silent auction will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the base of Yodeler, the raffl e tickets are on sale all day at Yodeler, and the drawing starts at about 2:30 p.m. The Penguin Races begin at 1:30 p.m. for the youngest age group.

Proposed ATV Park on Horn HillTown Board Discusses ATV Park, Water and Assessment Issues at Meeting Wednesday

Relay for Life2011 Event Takes Place June 4 at Ellicottville Central

BY MEGAN O’DONNELLST. BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY

With the kick-off meeting last Wednesday, Feb. 9, Relay For Life of Ellicottville launched its new season. Welcoming new comers and recognizing veteran team captains, the 2011 Relay season got underway. Besides acting as the start for the new fundraising season, the gathering was also a chance to have an informational meeting for the new members of the Relay For Life team. So far, nine teams have registered, but Mike Porpiglia, community executive for the American Cancer Society, hopes they will meet or exceed last year’s 26 teams.

This year’s Relay For Life will beheld on June 4, 2011 from 12 p.m.-12a.m. at the Ellicottville Central Schooltrack. Anyone interested in creating a teamor joining one can either log on towww.relayforlife.org, or call the 24/7toll free number 1-800-227-2345. This year’s theme for the Relay isRock n’ Roll. Porpiglia encourages allthe teams to decorate their campsitesand plan activities that coincide withthe theme. Porpiglia said there will be a DJand hopes to have a few Rock n’ Rollbands perform throughout the event.He also welcomes anybody willing to

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Students Tubing for a Cause ... Page A-4On Saturday, Feb. 19, St. Bonaventure University will be offering a fun twist on tubing at Holiday Valley. The public can purchase discount tickets for $18 for an all-day tubing pass. Tubing pass tickets can be purchased at the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce for $18. Make sure to keep your ticket stub to receive raffl e tickets while tubing! All proceeds will go to the university’s student group Embrace It Africa.

HoliMont Tele-Fest March 4th ... Page A-6On Friday March 4th telemark enthusiasts, or aspiring telemarkers, are invited to come spend the day at HoliMont celebrating all that the free-heel lifestyle has to offer.

Tips for Parents from Holiday Valley ... Page A-7First and foremost, prepare your kids for a fun-fi lled ski day by making sure they are comfortable.

BY NICHOLAS PIRCIO95.7 FM, WPIG

Unaccounted-for water, property revaluation, and a proposed ATV park were discussed at the February 16th meeting of the Ellicottville Town Board. Shoveling around fi re hydrants was also a concern.SNOW REMOVAL FROM FIRE HYDRANTS Board members raised the concern

of snow not being removed from fi re hydrants in the Town. Town Supervisor John Burrell said there was a lot of snow two weeks ago when Harold Morton told him they were working on clearing the snow from hydrants in the Town, and trying to do the ones in the Village. Town offi cials agreed that snow removal from near fi re hydrants is something they are going to have to watch. Burrell noted

that the Town recently abolished theirtwo water department positions. TheVillage hired those two employees,and the Town now contracts with theVillage “to do the work on our watersystem (which would include snowremoval from hydrants). That justtook place in mid-January. Theseare just some changes that need to be

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~ The Villager ~ February 17-23, 2011

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Another three day weekend, and this one’s a real gem! U.S. Presidents Day, offi cially known as “Washington’s Birthday”, is

And I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention The Villager has celebrated yet another birthday this past week – six years in publication, I’m proud to say. Although we’re still in kindergarten by big newspaper standards, I think it’s quite an accomplishment. It would all have been impossible without the assistance of my dedicated staff and (mostly) without our loyal readers – without you, we simply wouldn’t be around at all! And so, in recognition of all this, feel free to take Monday off, okay? You’re very welcome… So, dear readers, enjoy this mid-winter mini break and by all means remember why the ski jacket you’ve coveted all season long is now 40% off. I’m sure George and Abe would want you to look great on the slopes. Until next week… JZ

Letter to the Publisher“How Pleased I was to Discover Your Paper!”

I visited Ellicottville last week for some mid week skiing. As a Canadian journalist who has traveled extensively though out my own country, yours and around the world I can’t tell you how pleased I was to discover your newspaper. When checking into my hotel I requested a newspaper for my breakfast reading. I was told all I could get was USA Today. What about the Buffalo

Evening News I asked....nope sorry only the USA Today. Now I would like to say that I hate that paper but I can’t. There is nothing to hate. There is nothing at all. The paper is nothing. Then out of nowhere I spot the Villager. I read it completely. It’s great. Local news. Opinions. Doug Arrowsmith...terrifi c. People told me that he has a ‘lefty’ but I told them they should be

tickled pink that he has this great little paper to write for. I even read every advertisement in the paper and I went to some of the food places, bars and shops. (Forward this to your advertisers if you like....they deserve credit as well) I went around town for 2 days telling people how lucky they are to have this paper.Old School Local news....good for you. What a delight. Keep it up. --Michael Savoie,

Happy Birthday: Allison Augusta ..................... FEB. 22

HV WinnersPhoto of Lauren and Ben Girard when they checked in at Tamarack Lobby on Feb 11. Lauren was the Wheel of Fortune winner of the Holiday Valley/Tamarack Club one-week ski vacation! She won on Oct 18, 2010 and she’s excited to learn how to ski at Holiday Valley, visit the Amish, go to Falling Waters Spa, shop in Ellicottville and relax with her new husband, Ben (honeymoon!).

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a federal holiday in the United States and is celebrated on the third Monday of each February. It’s known as a great weekend for sales, and heaven knows I love to shop and look for bargains. One need not look any farther than the stores in Ellicottville to see we owe quite a bit to our founding padres. Deeply discounted merchandise is the rule of the day and I, for one, will not be denied my particular “pursuit of happiness.” Gentlemen, if you’ve held off purchasing the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your sweetie, now’s your chance to look like a big spender. Watson’s Chocolates notwithstanding, get her something in addition to that delicious sponge candy in a heart-shaped box, (you’ll probably eat most of it, anyway).

~ The Villager ~ February 17-23, 2011

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Letter: B4BC A Success!A Sincere Thank You to All who Help Make this 3rd Annual Event Great

The 3rd Annual Boarding 4 Breast Cancer event held last weekend at Holiday Valley was an unprecedented success. Great weather, great venue, great volunteers and generous support from our sponsors made this event the best yet. We couldn’t have done it without the following: J Nuzzo from Mervin Mfg, Junior of the Program, Stan from Oakley, Cooper and Adam from Skullcandy and Neff, Rob from Dakine, Jarrett from Giro, Chris from Betty Rides, Under Armour, Nike Snowboarding, and CandyGrind.

We hope everyone realizes what an amazing, unselfi sh community we live in. Thanks to the following people, we have lived up to the reputation we have earned: John Barry, Jack Quavis, Bob Knab and Phatman crew, Susanne Steck, Amanda Greene, Colleen Collins, Joanne Timkey from Ellicottville Oasis, Lynn Dubey, Kazoo II, E-Ville Spirits, Mary Timkey, Lindsey Whitcomb, Karen Dills, Nita Widger, Mike Trainor and family, The Ruff family for the autographed Sabres jersey and Shad Nowicki for the artwork.

A shoutout to Blair Young who fl ew all the way from LA for this event. Once again, Holiday Valley went above and beyond expectations with their continued support. A special thank you to Pat Morgan, Kristen Sciara, Jane Eshbaugh, Joany Bund and Holiday Valley Rental Mgmt, Paul Quiter, 42/78 Park Crew, Nikki Clark, Steve Gotreau and Centerplate staff, the Snowsports School, and everyone else who made it happen. Much love, Samantha Timkey and The Boardroom.

The Allegheny Highlands Council, Boy Scouts of America will be hosting their Eleventh Annual Sporting Clays Tournament at the Bradford Gun Club in Pennsylvania. Tournament chairman Mike Schuler from Bradford said “ A great time was had by over ninety competitors that came from three states last year, and more of the same is in store for this year. This is a great way to come out and support the scouts, enjoy the event and the sport, luncheon, and win great prizes, and get in on the drawings.” The date of the event is Saturday, February 26, with check-in anytime between 9:00 AM and Noon. The day will conclude with prizes awarded in

Sporting Clays TournamentEleventh Annual Event to Benefi t Boy Scouts Next Saturday in Bradford

seventeen positions, for custom-engraved Zippo lighters. “There will be other drawings and super prizes for competing which makefor a really fun day. Scouts from the Gun Club’s Venture Crew in Bradford will be assisting in the scoring and as guides. It gives the participants a chance to meet some of teenagers in the program,” said Tom Kelly from Ripley, New York, a long- time scout leader and member ofthe organizing committee. “Helping to put the event together many years ago got me interested in the sport,” said Greg Souchik from Lewis Run, Pennsylvania. “Now sporting clays has become a favorite pastime. It really is a good time and this

event has a lot of great folks involved helping the scouts.” The cost of the event is $50, which includes 50 sporting clays, awards, and a great buffet lunch. Shooters of all ages and skill levels are invited to join in the day, and walk-ins are welcome. Female shooters are also welcome, and have an award category. Scoring is done by skill level, so everyone has a good chance of winning a top award. For information, please call Mike Schuler (814) 368-4819; Tom Kelly (716) 736-4386; Greg Souchik (814) 362-2642; Leonard Osgood (585)593-6634; the Scout Service Center (716) 665-2697; or visit the boy scout council webpage atwww.alleghenyhighlands.org.

On Saturday, Feb. 19, St. Bonaventure University will be offering a fun twist on tubing at Holiday Valley. Instead of just re-ascending the hill after completing the slippery ride, tubers will receive a raffl e ticket each time they make it down the hill. The prize raffl e will include various Bonaventure-themed items, including T-shirts, tickets to Bonnies’ basketball games, coffee mugs and gift certifi cates to the university’s Café La Verna and Clubhouse Restaurant. The public can purchase discount tickets for $18 for an all-day tubing pass. Tubing pass tickets can be purchased at the Ellicottville Chamber

Students Tubing for a CauseThis Saturday St. Bonas Hosts Fundraiser for “Embrace It Africa”

of Commerce for $18. Make sure to keep your ticket stub to receive raffl e tickets while tubing! All proceeds will go to the university’s student group Embrace It Africa. Embrace It Africa’s main purpose is fundraising for the Bethlehem Parent School in Uganda. Its members also focus on other issues in the community such as addressing the prevalent HIV/AIDS problem and providing means for cleaner water. Embrace It Africa members will also be selling T-shirts at the event. All money raised from T-shirt sales and ticket proceeds will go to the group’s project of fi nishing classrooms for children

at the Bethlehem Parent School in Uganda. “Right now their classrooms consist of dirt fl oors with no windows, lights or proper ventilation. We plan on cementing the fl oor, stabilizing the infrastructure and purchasing desks for the children to sit at,” said Embrace It Africa’s Cydney Kramer, ’12, Amherst. Other facets of St. Bonaventure University will also be present. The energetic, crowd-pleasing Bona Wolf will make an appearance to cheer on tubers, and the university’s student-run radio station, WSBU 88.3 FM The Buzz, will DJ at the snow park. The Buzz will also be selling merchandise.

~ Thank You ~A sincere Thank you to Cindy Moore in the Tops Bakery. Local Cindy Moore went above and beyond for me by changing her plans and going in to create a beautiful cake on her day off to ensure that I was satisfi ed. It is dedicated and kind people like Cindy that make this small town so great! Again, thank you, you saved the day. From a busy Grandmother and Tops customer.

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700 Club Mardi Gras PartyCelebrate and Help Raise Funds for Local Charities, March 12 at HV

The 10th annual 700 club party, a great fundraiser for local charities, will be held at the middle deck of the Yodeler Lodge at Holiday Valley on March 12th, starting at noon. Every year there is a fun theme to dress up for and prizes are awarded. This year it’s New Orleans Mardi Gras- who’ll be the couple crowned Mardi Gras Kind and Queen? The main fundraiser is the auction, always exciting with many great items. The club is always looking for auction item donations. We will pick them up if necessary; give us a call at 716-699-2736. The 700 club is made up of over thirty people, men and ladies who are 70 or over, still ski and contribute to the club. Our motto is “Help Us Help Others”, all the charities who receive funds are local.

Sportsmans Show at SACThis Weekend the Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel Features 150 Vendors Cattaraugus County’s largest sportsman’s show this weekend, February 19 & 20 at the Seneca Allegany Casino and Hotel. The Sportsman’s Show and Expo will run from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on both days of the show and will feature around 150 dealers and experts showing off the newest equipment in archery, sporting and fi shing. There will be 300 tables and 31 booths sporting antique and modern fi rearms, archery equipment, trapping supplies, fi shing gear, boats and boating supplies, fi shing charter services as well as outdoor guides and conservation groups. The Cattaraugus County Sportsman’s Show costs $7 per person, and kids under 12 can enter free when accompanied by a paying adult. For more information, call Buck at 716-569-6810 or email at nfcshows@aol.com.

February 17-23, 2011 ~ The Villager ~

The juniors in the Criminal Justice class at the Ellicottville Career and Technical Center BOCES go through six weeks of training to learn about Blood Alcohol Content, absorption, probable cause and offi cer safety among other aspects of patrol. The students train with authentic duty belts that are fully equipped with handcuffs, fl ashlights and a training sidearm. The patrol unit culminates with a simulated DWI Field Sobriety Check and Felony stop utilizing a Village of Portville patrol car. Shown are Franklinvillle students Mark Baldwin and Randy Blake.

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Salamanca High students are the fi rst students in the world to be a part of a Model UNPFII - the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. This group of students is invited to be participants in the Annual Session of the UNPFII in May of 2011; representing indigenous young people for the fi rst time in New York City at this gathering of international leaders and indigenous representatives. Indigenous youth are a top priority with the UNPFII forum since 2002 and concerns raised at this level are shaped into policies that can affect lives locally. We are honored that Iroquois children of the next generation have chosen to get involved in Indigenous rights on an international level. For their presentation to the

UNPFII, the students have researched and chosen to address human rights violations that occurred during legislation and construction of the Kinzua Dam. The student Model UN will present a resolution citing violations that occurred with the illegal taking of land, condemnation, water rights, lack of free and prior consent and asking for redress for said actions. Students will be involved in a full day

workshop at the Seneca Nation Administration Building on Feb 21st to work on their resolution and presentation for the United Nations Spring meeting. The students wish to attend as a complete group, not just send a few delegates. Their philosophy is that all of the students in the group that have met the membership requirements- active at meetings and fund raisers, academically eligible at the time of committing to the trip, and no behavioral infractions - should have this opportunity to be part of the fi rst delegation of youth to honorably represent young indigenous people of the world. The students need your help to raise the $16,000 needed for transportation, food and lodging from May 16th through the 19th, 2011. As of February, the students have raised a total of $9,750 from a combination of fund raisers and Seneca Nation Tribal Councilor donations. The additional $6,250 must be raised over the next 30 days to confi rm and fi nalize travel arrangements. Some of the ways you can help:1. February 24th, 5:30-7pm – Spaghetti Dinner at the Jo Jo Redeye Building, West Hetzel St., Salamanca2. March 4th, 7pm – JCC Olean

Campus, Native American Film Festival, showing “Real Injun” at the Cutco Theater – students will be present to sell snacks and accept donations before the fi lm.3. March 5th, 1-6pm – JCC Olean Campus, Native American Film Festival, showing “Pow Wow Highway” and “Smoke Signals” – students will be present to sell snacks and accept donations before the fi lm and during intermissions between fi lms.4. Donations - which are tax deductible – may be mailed. Checks should be made payable to “Model UNPFII” and mailed to: Model UNPFII c/o Mr. Musial, Salamanca High School, 50 Iroquois Drive, Salamanca, NY 14779.5. Have an idea for fundraising? Call Model UNPFII Adviser Sue John Blacksnake @ 945-2404, ext 6013 or e-mail her at sjohn@salamancany.org6. Purchase a raffl e ticket on a New Dell Mini 10” laptop: For $5.00 each. If you are interested in learning more about the group, a parent/community meeting will be held on February 17th at 6 p.m. in the Large Instruction Room at the Salamanca High School. All are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served.

Black History MonthSBU Students Work with Elementary Schools to Educate this Week

St. Bonaventure University’s Black Student Union will collaborate with Ivers J. Norton Elementary School in Olean to celebrate Black History Month. During the week of Feb. 14,

BSU members will be working with elementary students in the classroom and educating them

on Black History Month and black inventors. “The students will create two poems together to be read at the Black History Show,” says Sara Woods, coordinator of African American Center for Cultural Development in Olean. The Black History Show is

Feb. 22 at 7p.m. at the Quick Center and will feature black history skits, spoken word, dancing, and the poems created with the IJN students. The poems will also be read during the Opening Ceremonies for Olean’s International Freedom Festival on June 3.

Cahore Marionettes at SBUQuick Center Plays Host February 26 as part of Family Day

A performance by the award-winning Cashore Marionettes will be part of a fun-fi lled Family Day from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Regina A Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University. Other activities, free and open to the public, will include printmaking on note cards in the Quick Center’s newly established Raw Space gallery, a puppet theatre performance in the arts education room, a scavenger hunt in the permanent collection gallery, sketching activities, interacting with masks in the African gallery, Haiku poems in the Asian gallery, and music performances. There will also be guided tours of the

museum galleries, and a cookies and punch reception at 3 p.m. Family Day at the Quick Center is sponsored by a generous grant from the CUTCO Foundation. A performance by the Cashore Marionettes will take place at 2 p.m. in the Quick Center’s Rigas Family Theater. Joseph Cashore creates and manipulates amazingly lifelike marionettes that are unmatched in artistry, grace and refi nement of movement. The moving and humorous performances have astounded audiences in Europe, the Far East and across North America. The program, “Simple Gifts,” is a series of touching portrayals and poignant scenes from

everyday life set to music by such composers as Vivaldi, Strauss, Beethoven and Copland. The original vignettes celebrate life and explore a range of emotions, from comic to tragic, with characters and actions that are amazingly convincing and engaging. Tickets to the performance of the Cashore Marionettes are $5 for adults and $2 for children, and can be purchased at the door or in advance by calling (716) 375-2494. The Quick Center’s regular gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information, visit www.sbu.edu/quickcenter.

~ The Villager ~ February 17-23, 2011

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On Friday March 4th telemark enthusiasts, or aspiring telemarkers, are invited to come spend the day at HoliMont celebrating all that the free-heel lifestyle has to offer. That’s right; it is time for HoliMont’s annual “TeleFest.” Tele-skiing originated in the Telemark region of Norway back in the 1860’s when a Norwegian named Sondre Nordheim used wooden skis, leather boots and special bindings that held his toes in place but allowed his heels to lift off of the ski to skillfully manipulate his way down some steep terrain. Long gone are the days of wooden skis and leather boots. In fact, telemark technology has come such a long way that it’s not uncommon to see tele-skiers in the park and pipe. However, in comparison to traditional skis and snowboards, tele-skis are still very much a minority on the slopes of Western New York. HoliMont’s TeleFest is one way of increasing the popularity of the sport.

TeleFest will be a fun-fi lled day of clinics, tele demos, videoing and socializing with likeminded tele enthusiasts. The cost of the event is $65 (or $30 if you already have a pass). Registration gets you an all day lift ticket, an event t-shirt, clinics, and participation in a Tele Race. There will be a raffl e, prizes, and special prices for rentals. For more information call GEAR UP at 716-699-5582. For the event registration form go to www.holimont.com/documents/telefest.pdf

The 2011 ski and snowboard season is well past the midway point and all things considered it’s been an amazing year so far. Early on in the season Western New York was hit with low temperatures, which allowed HoliMont to fi nish with snowmaking earlier in the season than ever before. Tie that in with Mother Nature’s generous serving of lake effect snow and it is fair to say that snow enthusiasts have had nothing to complain about this season. Groomer runs have been top-notch, powder days plentiful, and the action in the park and pipe has been off the charts. The ski community was so spoiled by the start of the season that it’s easy to get a feeling of mid-season gloominess now that we’re not seeing fresh powder on a weekly basis. Non-skiers refer to the feeling they get this time of the year as cabin fever. Snow fanatics, who tend to get more fresh air than their non-winter loving counterparts, don’t experience the same feeling of isolated claustrophobia but they can become disenchanted with disparities in the weather. When that happens the key is to put yourself in a mental state of mind-over-matter. Warmer weather, even if it is slightly downcast, offers ample opportunities to broaden your horizons. Skiers, if you’ve never snowboarded, give it a shot and take a lesson. Snowboarders, do the same and try out the world of your skiing counterparts. The softer snow is great for helping you feel more comfortable on foreign equipment and if you’ve never tried the sport before you’ll be more apt to focus on staying on your feet than on what the weather conditions are. There is also the option of giving telemark skiing a try and embracing everything that the free-heel experience has to offer. If you’re set in stone on your

Mid-Season MadnessTake Your Skill-Set to the Next Level

sliding mechanism of choice then keep the lesson concept in mind and hire a professional instructor to help you fi ne-tune your skills. Maybe you’re looking to set a more dynamic carve or you want to learn to turn that 360 into a 540. Your local snowsports professionals are here to give you the knowledge that will take your skill-set to the next level. Call the HoliMont Ski School at 716-699-8159 to set up a lesson. The concept of mind-over-matter can be easier said than

done. Luckily, as a snowsports enthusiast, you have the luxury of realizing that even on the most unsavory of days, being out on the slopes is a much better alternative to being stuck in the offi ce. We still have a great portion of the season ahead of us with plenty of fun events to look forward to. So if you get to a point where you are cursing the weather just remember that when all else fails we are in WNY and the weather is bound to change any moment.

Warmer weather, even if it is slightly downcast, offers ample opportunities to broaden your horizons. Skiers, if you’ve never snowboarded, give it a shot and take a lesson. Snowboarders, do the same and try out the world of your skiing counterparts. Maybe you’re looking to set a more dynamic carve or you want to learn to turn that 360 into a 540. Your local snowsports professionals are here to give you the knowledge that will take your skill-set to the next level. Call the HoliMont Ski School at 716-699-8159 to set up a lesson.

SnowSports Camp February Break SnowSports Camp, Monday, Feb. 21 - Friday, Feb. 25Come join the fun at the Children’s President’s Week Camp. The camp will run from February 21-25 from the hours of 10am-12pm. The cost is $175 for the week or $50 per day. There is a limited enrollment so don’t wait! Call HoliMont SnowSports at 716-699-8159 for more information.

Tele-Fest Event to be Held March 4th If you like your heals to lift up off your skis than this is the event for you! Come and have some fun with telemark enthusiasts from all over...you might even learn a thing or two. Registration forms available online at www.holimont.com

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Tips for ParentsHow to Have a Fun and Productive Ski Day with Your Kids

Attention all busy Mommies!! Read some of our helpful tips to making yours and your children’s ski day one to remember! First and foremost, prepare your kids for a fun-fi lled ski day by making sure they are comfortable. Comfortable means not too warm, yet nice and dry. The outside layer should be an insulated waterproof, wind resistant material on top and bottom. The will need waterproof mittens (they are warmer than gloves) and a good quality pair of woolen or synthetic socks. A helmet or hat is acceptable as long as it fi ts properly and covers the ears. Goggles are good for keeping snow and wind out of the eyes. A neckwarmer helps keep snow out and heat in. The inside layers can be anything from pajamas to Halloween costumes. As long as they are comfortable and happy, let them choose. The next step to having a successful, enjoyable, and fun ski day is physical and mental preparation. Make a list of everything your child needs to have for his day of skiing and designate his/her own special bag that they are responsible for packing and putting in the car the night before. Get a good night’s rest, wake up early, and eat a full breakfast. Eating a big breakfast will keep you and your children fueled and energized for hours of skiing. When you arrive to drop your children off at lessons, remember that they are in the hands of well-trained and caring instructors who will provide the necessities to learn a lifetime sport. Encourage them to behave and listen to their instructors so that they can “teach” you later on. Are you wondering what you should be doing while your kids are in their lessons? Go ski! Grab a coffee. Relax. You can sneak over once in a while to make sure your child is okay but it is recommended not to be in eyesight of them during their lesson so you do not distract them. When lessons are over for the day, make sure

When you arrive to drop your children off at lessons, remember that they are in the hands of well-trained and caring instructors who will provide the necessities to learn a lifetime sport. Encourage them to behave and listen to their instructors so that they can “teach” you later on.

you save a few minutes to talk with the instructor about how your child did, what they were learning, and how you can continue to help them learn. After the lesson, play it by ear. If your child seems tired and worn out, offer a hot chocolate break or give them the option to stop for the day. It is probably safe to say that they worked hard in their lesson and deserve a rest. It is not good to overdo it in the beginning stages of learning how to ski especially with children. But as long as they’re still up for it, most children see

a chance to ski with their parents after their lesson, as a “reward” for working hard in the lesson. Allow a few runs to ski with your kids at the end of the day. If you want to continue skiing, most ski resorts offer a babysitting service where your child can rest and/or play for a couple hours while you get some ski time in. When the day is done, make sure your little skier helps carry his own things out to the car. You can reward him with a big delicious dinner, a short ski/bedtime story, and an early night to sleep!

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The 3rd annual Boarding for Breast Cancer event held at Holiday Valley was a tremen-dous success with over $15,000 generated to help raise awareness, promote healthy lifestyles and support Camp Good Days and Special Times Women’s Oncology program. As almost all of us have been touched by breast cancer, it is appreciated that so many Holiday Valley skiers, riders and staff got involved in this event. Thanks go to sponsors Holiday Valley Realty and Rental Management, Buffalo MRI and event partner The Board-room. Congratulations go to top fundraisers, Colleen Collins ($1700), Evan Piganelli ($1010) and Brendan Lovelock ($375). But the real winners are the Holiday Valley guests and staff who took a moment of their day to participate in the auctions and raffl es or buy a crazy blinking pin or bracelet to support this worthy cause.

Spring Events at HV

There’s lots of fun still to be had on the slopes yet this spring. Here’s a list of some of our more popular spring events...

February25: Telestock. Try telemark skiing with our friends from the City Garage with tips from some pros, a fun race and cookout.26: Penguin Paddle. This annual fundraiser for Holiday Valley’s

Adaptive Ski Program includes an auction, giant barbeque and the Penguin Slide Races where folks slide down the hill “penguin style”. The event starts at 11AM at the base of Yodeler.

March 5: Red Bull Buttercup. Rail jam sponsored by Red Bull with unique and custom “butter” boxes to be held at the Rail Park. Registration starts at 10AM, practice at noon and the event starts at 1:00.5-6: J-IV State Championships. Slalom and GS racing for USSA skiers age 11-12.6: Kandahar Championships. A great tradition of fun competition for USSA racers up to age 14.12-13: Winter Carnival. Fun for all with races, parades, costumes, music, food and drink and plenty of spring fever craziness.15: Cabin Fever Fest II. Specially priced lift tickets on sale at participating shops in Canada and US.19: Guns and Hoses Snowmakers

Race. Snowmakers from the Western New York region compete by skiing through gates while carrying snowmaking equipment on Cindy’s Run. 19: Quarterpipe Competition, bottom of Yodeler. Freeskiers and snowboarders will compete on a giant quarter pipe built at the bottom of Yodeler.20: Northwind Super G. A Super G race for all ages.26: Pond Skimming Party. Spring party with fun music, food and skimming across and ice water fi lled pond.27: Slush Cup. End of the year USSA race.

April10: Last day of the season, golf course opens weather permitting!16: Hike the Park session. Enjoy the spring sunshine and laid back atmosphere of this after-season annual event. Check www.holidayvalley.com for details. Please note events are subject to change.

Pond Skimming, March 26

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donate his or her time and talent to perform at the event. The June Relay for Life will also have a Chicken BBQ that people can buy pre-sale tickets for now. The tickets cost $8 and are redeemable between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on June 4; however, extra dinners will be available until sold out. To purchase tickets now, contact Mistine Keis at 716-699-2377 x119.

New at the coming 2011 Relay, Porpiglia hopes to be having karaoke at the event and many other fun activities. This year’s goal is $45,000, a $6,000 increase from last year. Everybody is invited for a day full of fun for a good cause even if you are not on a team. Each team holds different activities or individual fundraisers that all go to the American Cancer Society. Porpiglia also points out that if you are nervous about creating or joining a team, coming to the event just for fun can help give

you a taste of what Relay ForLife is all about. “You don’t have to be touchedby cancer to participate, just feelpassionate about it … we wouldlike them to come and help us inthe fi ght,” Porpiglia said. Anyone interested in gettinginvolved with the EllicottvilleRelay For Life committee cancome to the Ellicottville CentralSchool Multipurpose Room at5 p.m. on March 9 to get moreinformation. “I would like to invite one andall in the fi ght against cancer,”Porpiglia said.

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is a performance piece. The other part of the challenge is to prepare to answer a series of spontaneous questions. Sandy Tombin is the Odyssey of the Mind coordinator at Ellicottville Central School. She notes that, “the teams have been preparing since November to showcase their solution to the chosen problem and compete against other schools within Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties. “ She continues, “Over the years our teams have done very well and have advanced to the State competition held at the University of Binghamton (on March 26th). We hope to continue that success on March 12th.” Three of the teams, in different divisions, have selected the same problem called “As Good as Gold…berg.” This is the technical problem. According to Sandy Tomblin, “An elementary team coached by Mrs. JoAnne Curtis, a middle school team coached by Mr. Paul Timkey, and a high school team coached by Mrs. Colleen Bower will display their technical knowledge and interpretation of a ‘Goodberg’ contraption. These teams must present an uncomplicated existing item that is used in a simple and effective way to complete a real life task. The team will create a device made out of a complex series of components that will perform the same ‘real life’ task.” Think of the Mousetrap board game and you get the idea. There is always a problem

involving the classics. This year, an elementary team coached by Mrs. Lynette Sexton and Mrs. Shannon Palmatier will compete in the problem entitled “Le Tour Guide.” This problem involves an original performance where a classical character acts as a Tour Guide. “During the tour an inanimate object will show signs of life. The tour guide will give the wrong explanation about something, and will give a creative explanation about why it is important to guard and secure a worthless item.” Meanwhile, a team of sixth graders coached by Ms. Jane Chew chose the theatrical problem called “Full Circle.” “They will perform a humorous skit where something changes

form or appearance threetimes. It eventually undergoesa fi nal change where it returnsto its original form. The teamwill also have to include asilly character, a very seriouscharacter, an original song anddance, and a surprise ending.” In all, about thirty-fi veEllicottville students willparticipate at “Regionals.”Spectators are encouraged tosee creative minds at work.The competition at Wellsvillestarts at 8 a.m. and goes until3 p.m. Tomblin would like tothank all the coaches for theirassistance, many of whomhave volunteered their servicesfor several years. Students,parents, coaches, and judgeswho love Odyssey of the Mindkeep the program rolling.

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In all, about thirty-fi ve Ellicottville students will participate inOdyssey of the Mind at “Regionals.” Spectators are encour-aged to see creative minds at work. Pictured Above: MiddleSchool Division, works on Problem #5 “Full Circle”. Left toright In front: Jenna Aldrich and Jacob Bower: In back row:Emma Chew, Shelby Imhoff, Hannah Chew and Jordon An-drews.

Truth Or ConsequencesA New Beginning

Finally. This is what democracy looks like. Millions of people gather in the streets risking their lives for a taste of freedom. Young, old, rich, poor, working class, educated, uneducated, Christian, Muslim and everyone in between gathered together facing down the establishment. Shockingly, after eighteen perilous days the tide turns and a ruthless dictator is deposed. What we’ve just witnessed in the streets of Cairo and elsewhere in Egypt is nothing less then a historical reminder of what it is we all stand for…the birth of democracy in a land that has never known freedom. It might just be a miracle. Or not. I have a confession to make. As a member of the Liberal elite I have a stake in this. I just returned from a meeting in a very, very large room at an undisclosed location. Inside the room? Members of the ACLU, George Soros, the ghost of Abbie Hoffman, Code Pink, members of the Taliban, Brian Williams, Ted Turner, the entire Obama administration, Keith Olberman, several European revolutionaries, the Black Panthers, Bill Clinton, and every Gore-loving environmentalist on the planet. In this room we discussed our success

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in fomenting the Egyptian revolution and our coming plans to spread the word to the rest of the Arab world and, eventually, Europe. After that, who knows? The world is our oyster! That, in a nutshell, is what Glenn Beck believes just happened. Frighteningly, he’s not alone. There is a disconcerting cacophony of voices on the right that seem to have developed an unhealthy fear of democracy in action. Seriously unhealthy. I’m worried about Glenn’s heart…and his head. That vein on his forehead keeps getting more engorged as more members of the left get scribbled on one of his crazy boards. Night after night he gets louder and louder as he struggles to make sense of the pattern that has been developing before his very eyes. Him, Rush, Sean and Michelle Bachman seem to be the only ones to see it and it’s driving him to hysterics! Poor guy. Even O’Reilly thinks he’s lost it. Seriously though. What is it about the Egyptian revolution that drives certain people to see the bogyman? What is it about true democracy in action that scares the holy bat droppings out of these people? Rush sees a “classic rent-a-mob spurred on by community organizers, leftists, feminists. Socialists and environmentalists.” Beck sees a gathering storm of Socialist/Muslim Caliphates on the horizon spreading from Africa to the Middle East and, eventually, Europe. It’s like the Da Vinci Code meets Atlas Shrugged meets The John Birch Society! I love it. What are they afraid of? The simple answer is that they fear grass-roots uprisings. They fear

any movement that seems to be free of American infl uence and our all mighty lobbying power. They are afraid of a world where the corporate concerns of Capitalism come second to freedom and the rights of a nation to decide it’s own future. Surely this must be some sort of conspiracy against what they see as the natural order of things. Beck, and to an extent, Limbaugh see a world taking shape that goes beyond their narrow vision of the “American way” and they don’t understand it. If Egypt doesn’t need us then, surely, there must be an ulterior motive and outside forces at work. Their limited understanding of moderate Islam and their tenacious belief that everyone needs to have a McDonalds on their corner limits their worldview to an us versus them mentality and Egypt is just the fi rst domino to fall. In other words, Beck doesn’t understand the world so he makes it all up as he goes along to suit his limited intelligence. Sadly, as a new nation and a new world view takes shape, this might just signal the end for my beloved Beck. His ratings have plummeted and the fear that used to be evident among the rank and fi le of the Republicans to stand up to him seems to be waning as they unanimously condemn his nutty theories concerning the Egyptian uprising. As democracy begins it’s slow crawl across the Arab world free of American infl uence and interference, Beck and his ilk will continue to rail against the very institution they so dearly love and that will be their undoing. One cannot be for and against Democracy at the same time.

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justify the cost of the tank, but the Town would be unable to expand on the northeastern side of the Town without the upgrade.

He said currently the Village does not have enough pressure for the Starlite Village development.

PARKING FOR MARTHA ST. BUSINESS

The owner of 11 Martha Street addressed the board with concerns about the process required for obtaining rights to an adjacent lot to use as a parking space for his planned popcorn store and bike shop. He said he was unfamiliar

with the process required by the Village Board to negotiate use of the land.

Coolidge said the Village requires access to a drainage ditch that runs along the lot, and the owner’s legal team and Village Attorney Bob Simon need to work on a lease agreement.

Coolidge added, the lease agreement would also require the owner of the property to have insurance coverage for the lot, so that the Village would not be held accountable for accidents or injuries on the lot. The owner of the property

voiced concern about the length of the lease term and about the chance the rate would increase substantially after the initial term ends. Coolidge said the board would offer a reasonable price for the use of the lot, though he was not certain how long of lease he could offer. He added, the board is required to charge some type of fee, since the Village cannot legally give away the land.EASEMENT ON VAN BUREN PLACE

Village Engineer Mike Smith said the Zoning Board of Appeals tabled a request to reduce the village easement for a property at Van Buren Place, and would await a response from the Village Board on the issue. Coolidge said a drainage pipe

runs through the easement, and that he is not certain where the pipe is located within the 30-foot easement. He said that the owner wanted the easement reduced by 18 feet, but without knowing the actual location of the pipe, they cannot grant the change of easement.

Smith added, the pipe is currently open at one end, and that the board should look into covering it with a grate or screen. Smith said John D. Northrup

changed the planned layout of the decks on his development off Van Buren Place to address snow-shedding issues. Smith said that he has plans to increase effi ciencies in the water service, including upgrading more water meters and preventing more water losses

due to leaks and pipe damage.CONSTABLE’S REPORT

The Constable’s Report listed 12 traffi c summonses, 3 warning tickets issued as well as 23 verbal warnings given, one criminal mischief 4th degree with restitution made, and three open container complaints. The Village police also transported an intoxicated male from a snow bank to his residence, issued warnings to multiple snowmobile drivers using Mill Street, and removed unwanted patrons from Wingate Hotel with the assistance of the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Offi ce. The Village police also assisted the county Sheriff’s offi ce for a motor vehicle accident, issued 62 parking tickets with two requested to be dismissed by the Village court, 18 fi nes paid for a total of $1,180 and 42 unpaid tickets. Four tickets issued in December were paid for a total of $350.ORDINANCE OF GARBAGE PICK-UP Trustee Patra Lowes said that she noticed a number of businesses leaving garbage out at the curb, instead of in dumpsters or bins. Coolidge said that the Village ordinance requires businesses to take care of their garbage, and that they cannot place their garbage for the public service to pick-up. He said he would look into the situation, though some businesses do have upstairs apartments, and those living in the apartments can use the public service.

DPW REPORT Department of Public Works Supervisor Harold Morton said his crews have been busy plowing and sanding the Village streets, as well as cutting down some of the snow banks that have built up around the Village. He said he repaired the sidewalk plows windshield wiper arm, and that Griffi th Oil replaced a 300-gallon fuel tank with a 500-gallon fuel tank at no cost to the village, since the company was unable to supply enough fuel each week. Morton informed the board that he received prices on two ultrasonic algae control modules for the sewer facility at a total cost of $13,980. Coolidge said he does not believe the units would solve the algae problems, and that other more cost effective methods may suffi ce. Morton said his crews fl ushed a sewer line at Holiville, and hired Zuech’s Septic Service to run a camera through the line. He said they found a 5-inch metal disc in the line and were able to remove it. Morton added he is not certain who owns the sewer line, though it does not appear to belong to the village. He said his crews fi xed a park bench, performed two dig requests, and performed all daily, weekly and monthly testing and maintenance. He said he also started testing for ammonia to comply

with potential Department of Environmental Conservation regulations.

PATROLLING OF MARDI GRAS The board discussed the upcoming Mardi Gras parade, which will take place on Saturday, March 12. Board members noted that each year the NYSDOT states they will send certifi ed personnel to control traffi c during the event, but they often do not arrive for the event. The members agreed that they should receive an offi cial form from the state informing them of the number of DOT personnel taking part in the event. In this way, the board can hold the state responsible if they fail to send their promised personnel, which would help protect the village from accident liability. Coolidge said, “It’s our responsibility to take care of the community, and we will take a look into the matter if we need to.” Coolidge added it might be the last year a Mardi Gras parade takes place in the Village if the groups participating do not listen to the Event Committees regulations for the parade.

VILLAGE BUDGET Village Mayor Charles Coolidge informed the board members that the Village received its share of last year’s sales tax, which totaled over $88,000. He said the total was about $1,000 less then last year’s amount, due to the village dropping $2.5 million in assessed value last year. Coolidge informed the board about increases the state has made to funds for Public Works and Municipal Contracts. The public works funds increased from $20,000 to $35,000, and the funds available for contracts and purchases increased from $10,000 to $20,000. He added he has discussed increasing the Request for Proposal funds with attorney Simon to go along with the funds increase. This would allow the Village to spend slightly more money seeking a larger number of bids on contracts. Coolidge discussed changes to the 2011-2012 budget with the board members. The changes include money to purchase a trash pump for the sewer lines and combining two bond payments. The board members reviewed the budget and accepted the changes after updating the amount budgeted for justice fi nes from $10,000 to $20,000 to cover the removal of the parking fi ne designation. Board members accepted a motion to appoint Sara Baldwin to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The board accepted a proposal to hold a public hearing on proposed zoning changes to portions of the zoning law. The board agreed to hold a public hearing on proposed changes to subdivision regulations. The next village board meeting will be held March 14.

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UNACCOUNTED-FOR WATER The town board will also look into the matter of unaccounted-for water. Burrell said the amount of such water appears to be too high, but said several factors need to be checked in order to determine an offi cial amount. “Unaccounted-for water does not mean that it’s leaking into the ground. “ It could be linked to meter readings “as far as the production at the wells coinciding with the water usages by customers.” There are other factors involved when it comes to unaccounted-for water, such as “when you have a fi re, that water isn’t metered. “The same holds true when fi re hydrants are fl ushed. Town Engineer Mark Alianello cited fi fteen percent as an optimum percentage for unaccounted-for water. Burrell said, “But we don’t know what ours (amount of water) is right now.”

PROPERTY RE-VALUATION Also discussed during the meeting was a proposal to do a property re-valuation, brought to Supervisor Burrell by Town Assessor Robin Pearl. The

matter was tabled for further discussion. It’s possible the Town might do it in-house “with the staff that we have.” Dennis Fisher from the NYS Offi ce of Real Property Services was on hand to answer questions from Board members. Burrell asked, “Is this something that we have to do, something that we want to do, or that we don’t want to do? What we strive for is to have all of our assessments fair and equitable.” He noted the Town has been through two or three re-valuations in the last fi fteen years. Fisher said the state wants to be sure that the Town’s information remains accurate. Burrell feels bringing in a consultant might not be necessary if “we are doing a good job ourselves.”

ATV PARK AT THE B&B BUFFALO RANCH

Board members listened to comments from Kris Thompson of Machias, who would like to develop an ATV park at the B&B Buffalo Ranch. At their previous meeting, the town board discussed the fact that there was somebody interested in buying the property. At the time, there was no interest on the board to change the law to allow an ATV park. Thompson does not appear to have changed any minds at the February 16th town board meeting, but is not giving up, noting that, “We are going to pursue this

matter.” His plans include a seasonal campground and an “entertainment facility. That would consist of, roughly once a month, to host a mass gathering event on weekends. We don’t actually want to establish an ATV riding park. We would like to set up a track to accommodate ATV riding.” This would be on a daily basis, but not in conjunction with weekend events. Thompson said he wants to sub-divide the ranch, stating he believes that three hundred acres do not have to be re-zoned. “We’re going to keep the seasonal campground on one side while still providing space for the existing buffalo. The other side is where we’re going to put the events center. And we don’t want to compete with Ellicottville on these events, but rather we want to cooperate with Ellicottville.” Thompson noted West Valley had a motorcycle hill climb fundraiser for their fi re department, saying it’s an example of something that could be done at the Buffalo Ranch. Thompson said he’s aware of opposition that arose years ago when somebody wanted to locate an ATV park in Summerville Valley. Burrell said that’s why current town law expressly prohibits an ATV park. He stressed that Thompson must follow a certain process that would require public hearings and noted that a fi nal decision would rest with the Town Board.

~ The Villager ~ February 17-23, 2011

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Holy Name of Mary Roman Catholic Church, 22 Jefferson St., E’ville, 699-2592Mass Saturday 4:00pm, 5:30pm, Sunday 8:00am & 10:30am

Solomon’s Porch Ministries, 7705 Toad Hollow Road, Mansfi eld, 257-3040 or 257-9138Sunday 10:00am, Tuesday-Sunday 7:00pm

St. John’s Episcopal Church, 2 W. Washington Street, EllicottvilleSaturday 5:00pm with Communion

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 6360 Route 242 East, E’ville, 699-2265Saturday 5:00pm, Sunday 10:30am

The United Church of Ellicottville, 53 Elizabeth Street, Ellicottville, 699-4003Sunday 10:00am, Communion held the 1st Sunday of each month, Sunday School 10:15am

Faith Baptist Church of Mansfi eld, 7968 Reed Hill Road, Little Valley, 257-3645Adult Bible Study/Sunday School 10:00am, Sunday Worship 11:00am & 7:00pmWednesday 7:00pm Prayer & Bible Study

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Alliance Community Church, 6748 Route 417, Killbuck (next to Post Offi ce), 945-4292Sunday 11:00am

Little Valley United Methodist Church, 109 Court Street, Little Valley, 938-6150Sunday School 9:15am all ages, Worship 10:30am

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Tickets start at $20.

BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS TOUR Ron White, the 10-time platinum-selling, funnyman from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, will perform a night of hilarious stand-up. He is known for his famous punch-line, “You can’t fix stupid”.SHOW IS FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY.

Tickets start at $30.

T I C K E T S AVA I L A B L E AT:

2011 SENECA ALLEGANY CASINO

BRIDAL SHOW Sunday, February 27, 2011 12 PM – 5 PM

Free Admission Door Prizes Raffles Food Exhibitors Special Discounts

PLUS, DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO WIN THE WEDDING OF YOUR DREAMS WORTH OVER $11,000!

EARN 10 POINTS EACH WEEK TO RECEIVE A PULL ‘N’ WIN CARD.

WIN UP TO $1,000 CASH!CARD PICK-UP

EVERY THURSDAY IN FEBRUARY.

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Ellicottville’s Weekly Newspaper Online: www.thevillagerny.com

V I E W S F R O M T H E V I L L A G E

Boarding for Breast Cancer Event Last Saturday at HV

Photos/Gary Kinn

Photos/Bob Knab, See more photos at RKgraphics.smugmug.com

Last Friday Ladies Were Rockstars @ Ladies Day at HoliMont

Holiday Valley Senior Member Party Thursday, February 10

Photos/Gary Kinn