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MARIA AURIGEMA Friday, March 15th, 7-11PM

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Pond Skimming at Holiday ValleyRace Down the Slope and Over the Pond (Hopefully), Next Saturday March 23, 2013

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Possible Hotel in 1887 Building

Chamber Ski Day at HoliMont

Planning Board Hears Plan from Balloons, E-Ville Spirits, Cody Sprague

Wed. 3/20, Members of the E’Ville Chamber of Commerce & Guests Enjoy the 22nd Annual

Mardi Gras Weekend in E’Ville Sit Back, Relax, and Enjoy the Recap ... Pages 13 & 14

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Layers of beaded and masked spectators, in true Mardi Gras fashion lined Washington Street to watch the parade Saturday night. The weekend continued with sunshine and fun throughout the Village and on the slopes. See the photo recap on pages 13 &14. -Photo, John Thomas

ECS Participates In Regional Competition; Advances

Odyssey of the MindCheer on Your Favorite Snowmakers this Sat., March 16

HV Guns ‘N Hoses

Double Cross Vodka first entered the market in 2008 at the inspiration of Dr. Malcolm Lloyd. Dr. Lloyd’s grandparents come from Olean, but that’s not the drink’s only local connection. The Ellicottville connection was created when Ross Arthurs became CFO of the company.

By NicholaS Pircio WPiG 94.7 Fm

Members of the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce and their guests are invited to the 22nd Annual Chamber Day on the hills of HoliMont,

Who wouldn’t want to race down a ski slope into an icy pond? While Buffalo may have its Polar Bear Swim, Ellicottville is not lacking in its appreciation of an icy dip in freezing water. That is to say, the weather’s just right for Holiday Valley’s Spring Pond Skimming Party coming up on Saturday March 23rd; whether you get wet or just watch, it’s fun. (Photos/Bob Knab) (See full story, page 11.)

Snowmakers from the area are invited to come race and have fun! Teams of two ski down through a racecourse holding hoses and then hooking them up to the hydrants before they cross the finish line. Come cheer on the Holiday Valley Team as they compete against snowmaking crews from resorts around the region.

Next Wednesday, March 20, it’s a time for the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce members to kick back and relax a bit, by enjoying a fun filled day on the slopes with a ski party to follow. (Photos/Jeanine Zimmer)

Wednesday March 20th. The event features a full day of skiing with an all-day ski pass, a barbecue lunch, the Apres Ski Party, raffles, and live music by The Party Squad. The day’s activities are being sponsored by HoliMont, the Ellicottville Chamber

of Commerce, Dina’s Restaurant, and Labatt blue Light. Skiing starts at 9:30 and continues until 4:20. Lunch is at noon, with the Apres Party from 4:30 until 6:30.

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Ellicottville Central School has a great reputation for having some bright students. One of the programs that really focuses on that area is Odyssey of the Mind. Continuing in a long tradition, this past weekend, students traveled to Wellsville to compete in the Regional round of the annual event. This year’s event saw a nurse go from normal to odd and an elderly patient move from odd to normal as

the high school team performed a skit that punched their ticket to the state competition in Binghampton in late May. The hard work and preparation starts when the series of problems are released in September. For teams in Ellicottville, the work to find solutions starts in earnest in late October. “We get started after the problems are out because we are searching for coaches,” ECS OM Coordinator,

(Pictured right) The expansion would raise the roof in the center of the building to increase the head-room of the present upper story. This would give the business some space for a classroom to facilitate educational seminars. A motion was made to approve the remodel application, which passed. Also discussed: Mike Kerns from Bal-loons was there to submit plans for an expansion off the back of Bal-loons Restaurant. to house an ad-ditional dining area.

Story By JohN thomaS, StaFF Writer

Just when you thought it was safe to go downtown again, another round of changes is on the way. Not as extensive as the musical storefronts of last year, these changes involve just two businesses, and no location changes – so far.

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reside in the village, it has been one wild thing after another the last couple of weeks. Mardi Gras weekend, is going to be followed by St. Patrick’s Day – I wonder how many gallons of beer (green or otherwise) were and will be consumed over the next twelve days within the confines of Ellicottville proper … It boggles the mind to think of such things, doesn’t it? This coming Wednesday, March 20, is the first official day of spring! Just after midnight, the sun comes a little closer to us than the folks down South, and day-by-day gets closer and closer and closer … until we burn to a little cinder. Ha! Just kidding – April Fool’s a little early, okay? Anyway, the days will now start getting longer,

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which doesn’t seem fair to me after all the partying going on about town – we all need our beauty rest, you know. Unfortunately for our lamenting skiers, winter does not last forever. To these fine folks I say – hey, you’ve got another 3 weeks of awesome spring conditions, so get out there and enjoy the sunshine and sparkly corn snow while you can. And check to see if your mountain bike gear still fits after all that drinking and eating. So, dear readers, celebrate the end of one great season by anticipating the beginning of another! Get outside, enjoy the sunshine and take pleasure in knowing you’re at the best place around. Until next week … Jeanine Zimmer

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Please Vote: ECS March 19A Message From ECS Coach Tim Bergan

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Helen T. O’Brien, age 94, of the Absolut at Salamanca, Salamanca, New York, formerly of Oneida and Ellicottville, NY died Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Olean General Hospital. Born on December 15, 1918 in Hamtramck, MI she was the daughter of the late Stanley & Rose Kot Omiatek. On April 27, 1946 in Oneida, NY she was married to Mr. Arthur O’Brien who predeceased her

Helen T. O’Brienon September 9, 1985. Mrs. O’Brien was employed with Oneida Community Ltd. Sherrill for several years. She was a member of Holy Name of Mary Church in Ellicottville, NY, a former member of St. Patrick’s Church & Altar & Rosary Society, Oneida, NY. She enjoyed crocheting. Surviving is 1 daughter, Carol (Howard) Gifford, Ellicottville,

NY. She was predeceased by a daughter, Susan Dunn on November 1, 2011. There will be no visitation. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, NY. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Oneida, NY. E-condolences can be sent to [email protected], or posted to facebook.com/onofh.

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By sHaron turano Ellicottville Central School Superintendent Mark Ward thinks students attending the district deserve better than the school building they daily attend. That was the message he delivered to the few people that attended a Tuesday public hearing about the $9.8 million capital project the district has proposed. Residents can cast ballots on whether the project should commence from 1 to 8 p.m. March 19 in the elementary school foyer. If district residents vote to proceed with the capital project, it will be designed and sent to the state for approval before work begins. Ward said the project will address educational, performing arts, athletic facilities, health and safety and maintenance issues, along with upgrades and improvements. For instance, he said a partial roof replacement,

$9.8M ECS Capital ProjectPublic Hearing Held March 12; Vote Tuesday March 19

ventilation, code deficiencies, mechanical and electrical issues will be addressed. In addition, he said, classrooms will be modernized, lockers replaced, the gym added to and reworked to become a multi-use facility with concert seating. New elementary parking lot lighting will be added, and larger music rooms will be part of the project. “We are using the existing space in a different way to meet the changing needs and demands of our students and programs,” he said. Ward said some of the maintenance work would need to be done anyway, but, he said, by putting it with the other renovations, 65 percent of the cost will be paid by the state instead of just the local community. The remainder of the cost, he said, will be paid for out of reserves and future tax dollars for 16 years beginning in 2015. He said that will translate into cents per day for most taxpayers.

Only one resident spoke at the hearing, stating that while she understands the need for the project, her concern is future financial trouble that is not seen today results in teacher layoffs or program cuts. Ward said he does not envision such trouble, adding the district has had $1.3 million in state aid cuts in recent years, resulting in it “right-sizing” already. “We’re primed to bring us up where we need to be today,” he said about the project that he thinks will modernize school facilities. “Our kids deserve it,” he told the few that came out to hear the presentation. “We’re changing it because the world has changed, education has changed,” he said, adding the building needs to be “retooled.” He said if approval is received from voters next week, two summer construction seasons will be needed to complete the project, expected to be done in December, 2015.

What a difference in the weather from last year. It was a beautiful 2 days with warmer weather. The weather also brought out more people for the parade and that helped us enlarge the amount of money we will turn over to the church. Unofficial total is over $1400.00, and over 30 cases of food, but we will have a better idea in a few days. We received two $50.00 and one $100.00 donation, in fact, the first person to donate, gave one of the $50.00 bills. Many people stopped and asked what was needed, then went in to Tops and bought their donation. Other people drove into the parking lot and brought bags of items from their cars. Where do we start to thank each and every one for their donations. There were those who came out of the store, forgot to pick up an item, and donated needed cash. Others just came up to us with cash in hand for

HVSP Food Drive A SuccessUnofficial Total In Donations Is Over $1400 And Over 30 Cases Of Food

a donation. I often think that thank you is not enough. Now, the Holiday Valley Ski Patrol cannot do a food drive this without the help of others. Holly Herrick and Caron Collister were at Tops with me helping to collect from those who came to shop. The Red Door Ski Shop and Liz Boberg has backed me for the past 18 years as a central location for collection and support. Tops Market has provided a location where we can achieve the most exposure to the general public in the collection of food and money. The help of these two also deserve a big thank you. The local newspapers always provide space for our articles to inform you, the general public.The Mardi Gras parade is our final push for support, and this year we received almost one third of the total money collected. Help from those who walk each side of the parade

is very important, we had Ski Patrollers Bob Barbu, Ginny Arlington, Dave Rau, Bob Kaus, and Dave Monkelbaan, along with spouses and friends Holly Herrick, Caron Collister, Dave Arlington, Pat Kaus, Ness Brooks, and Sue Mairs. A big thanks to each of you for a job well done. We now have one final request. As you begin to pack up items for summer storage and you are going through your cupboards, bring any of the requested food and other items to the Red Door Ski Shop, they in turn, will take the items to the church and food bank for use. Ski patrollers have a saying, a passion for skiing and compassion for people. This was a great Mardi Gras Food Drive, THANK YOU EVERYONE, and I hope to see you next year. For further information, contact [email protected] or call me at 440-668-3773.

It seems like yesterday but the summer of 1978 was 35 years ago when I first came to E.C.S. Certainly being hired to Coach and Teach at such a great school was and is an honor. I figure that I have taught and coached over 1,500 student-athletes in my time at E.C.S. When I first came we had one of the nicest gyms in the county. Today, 35 years later this is no

Please Vote: ECS March 19A Message From ECS Coach Tim Bergan

longer the case. There are many leaks coming in from the roof and the facility is simply out dated. We truly have a need for a new facility. The students of E.C.S. need to be in the 21st century. It is time you can help make this a reality by voting on March 19th. A yes vote will not only give us a modern gym but also a much needed area for our music

program to perform in. If all those that 18 years old and live the E.C.S. School District could all take a few moments out of our schedules and get down to E.C.S. March 19th from 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm and cast a yes vote we once again will make E.C.S. one of the best schools in the county. Thanks to all that will help us make “Dreams A Reality”,

- Coach Tim Bergan

Help Us Support Others! On behalf of The Ken Brown 700 Club, we would like to extend our thanks to the Ellicottville community for all the support given to us to make our 2013 Fundraising party a huge success. In particular we would like to express our appreciation to Holiday Valley for allowing us to use the Champagne Terrace at Yodeler Lodge, to Vicky and Moose Brown at the Depot for supplying the food, to all the local businesses for their generous gifts to the Auction, to all those who attended the fundraiser on March 2nd, and, last, but not least, to the members of the Club who worked diligently to keep the generous spirit of Ken Brown alive. As our motto says, the result of the overall effort will HELP US HELP OTHERS! Thank you to all. Les Fox and Dave Jones

Appreciation From The Ken Brown 700 Club Fundraiser

Local Hall Of FamersCongratulations To Two Ellicottville Bartenders

Congratulations to Bob Pero at Tips Up Café and Kevin Kell at Madigans for their recent induction into the Western New York Bartenders Hall Of Fame.



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Department Decorating (Holiday Valley staff) 1 - Rental Shop – Alice in Wonderland 2 - Inn at Holiday Valley – Haunted Hotel 3 - Creekside Lodge – Hillbilly “Crikside” 4 - Day Care – ‘50’s 5 - McCarty Café – Princess and the Frogs Snow Sculptures (Holiday Valley staff) 1 - Rental Shop – the Cheshire Cat 2 - Mardi Gras lift – Under the Sea 3 - Cindy’s/Handle tow lifts – Shipwreck and Castle 4 - Ski School – Underground Fort 5 - Holiday Valley Realty and Rental Mgmt – Volcano Dummy Downhill – Holiday Valley Snowmakers Costume Parade - Kids

Best of Show: Breanna Williamson from Columbus OH, “Carmen Miranda” • Kids Group: 1 -Eliza Rosen, Belle Sanchez, Josie Lauriecella from Buffalo, “the Zillycakes” 2 - Kori and Kelsi Hulit from Canton OH, “Groovy Girls” 3 - Nick and Suke Hess from Grand Island, the “barebutt patients” Kids Single: 1 - Harper Klein, Ellicottville, “Fairy Princess” 2 - Carson Corey from Oakville, ON, “Helicopter Pilot” 3 - Julia George from Akron, NY, “Radio Rhonda” Adult Best of Show: Anthony Chungbin from Amherst, “50th Gold Chairlift” Adult Group: 1 - Chris and

Katie Chungbin from Buffalo, “Motorboat and Skier” 2 - Carl and Donna Bjurlin from Fredonia, “Dino and Wilma Flintstone” 3 - Duncan and Cathy Buckle from Port Ryerse, “Raggedy Ann and Andy” Adult Single: 1 - Journey Gunderson from Jamestown, “Lucy” 2 - David Rau from Great Valley, “Thor” 3 - John Tayton from Great Valley, “Bat-man” Mixed Group: 1 - Taylor Sauereisen families from Pittsburgh “S’more Fun at Holiday Valley” 2 - Bob and Nancy Crain, Erik and Diane Orlando from Williamsville, “Mardi Gras

On Saturday, March 16 the 13th Annual Guns N Hoses Snowmakers Race will kick off at 10AM on Edelweiss. Snowmakers from Holiday Valley and area ski resorts compete against each other on a dual race - course. Teams of two race through slalom gates holding a snowmaking hose through the course then their last challenge is to hook the hose to a hydrant at the end. The snowmakers race is an awesome chance to show off their skills , have fun with their teams and enjoy spring skiing. Area firefighter will join the competition this year. So come on out and cheer on your favorite team!

On Saturday, March 16th come out to show off your skills in the Annual Quarter Pipe Competition. The huge Winter Carnival snowbar at the base of Yodeler is reshaped into a giant quarterpipe. Registration is $5 fee and starts at 10AM at Yodeler, event starts at noon. Helmets are required. If under 18, a parent signature is also required.

On Sunday, March 17 grab your speed suit to beat the clock at the Northwind Super G. Registration begins at 8AM in the Mountain Sports Center and training runs start at 9:30AM on Northwind. The race begins at 11AM. There is a $10 race fee and a special lift ticket rate for competitors.

Whether you are looking to put on your speed suit and beat the clock on Northwind, cheer on the Snowmakers or just sit on the Yodeler Deck to take in the scene, Holiday Valley as a weekend full of fun spring events for everyone! For more information visit holidayvalley.com or call 716.699.2345


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It is fairly well known that, unlike our neighbors over at Holiday Valley, the slopes of HoliMont close down every afternoon at 4:30pm. There are a variety of reasons why HoliMont does not have night skiing but every so often the slopes of HoliMont do light up at night and on those special occasions, it is a sight worth seeing. Last Friday, March 8th, was one of those occasions. That night,

Those who wish to become professional ski and snowboard instructors have a rigorous path to follow in attaining certification. All our candidates attend our 8:30 clinics, and have completed a minimum of 50 hours of combined in-house training and actual on-hill teaching in order to be eligible to take the Level I skiing or riding exam. This season, 10 of our instructors achieved Level I PSIA Skiing certification. Tia Krebs, Jim Quinn, Cassandra Tarbell, Mike Sweeney, Alexa Pietrowski, and

Congratulations to 15 of our Trainees who passed their Snowsports Teaching and Skiing Exam the weekend of March 9th. Trainees work with our Level III Trainers and coaches throughout the season. They

during the weekly Friday Night Fish Fry at the Chalet, over a hundred HoliMont Members of all ages gathered together at the base of the Exhibition Express lift in order to participate in the torch light parade that (weather pending) generally kicks off the Mardi Gras weekend. It was a perfect night for a parade and the spectators, both in and outside of the Chalet, were treated to an astounding sight as the HoliMont Safety Patrol,

headed up by Safety Manager Justin Latimer, led the long line of torch-wielding Members from the top of HoliMont, down Exhibition and to the base of the Chalet. The parade was over in approximately 10 minutes but in that short timespan memories were created, friends were made, and some lucky Members got to do what nobody else gets to do; ski the slopes of HoliMont at night.

Katarina Ulsrud in the Alpine Division; Chelsea Marucci, Lynn Neeson, Jackie Novkov, and Cody VanGorder received certification in the Adaptive Division of Professional Ski Instructors of America. We also had successful candidates for the PSIA/AASI Children’s Specialist Exam which is a nationally recognized certificate based program. The exam combines knowledge of snowboarding and Alpine skiing and Telemark skiing. Brian Smith successfully

completed Children’s Specialist I at Holiday Valley on March 5. Wendy Frank, Snowsports Director at HoliMont, Jane Robinson, former Children’s Director at HoliMont, Ron Kubicki, Snowsports Director at Holiday Valley, Rich Rumfola, Children’s Director at Holiday Valley, and Debbie Goslin, Snowsports Director at Kissing Bridge completed their Children’s Specialist 2 exam at HoliMont on March 7. Congratulations to all for all their hard work.

(Pictured are L to Right) Rich Rumfola, Wendy Frank, “Griz” Caudle, Examiner, Debbie Goslin, Jane Robinson, Ron Kubicki

(Pictured are L to R) First row: Tia Krebs, Cassandra Tarbell, Katarina Ulsrud, Alexa Pietrowski, Wendy Frank. Back row: Brian Smith, Jim Quinn, Mike Sweeney.

attend clinics each weekend, and have the chance to demonstrate their teaching skills to their peers, as well as to the examiners at the end of the season. Our newest instructors and junior instructors are: Morgan Byrne, Nathan

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The Mountain View condo complex seems to be the forgotten development in Ellicottville. Tucked away on a ridge on the north side of town, the condos don’t attract a lot of attention. This is unfair because they offer style, substance, and views of HoliMont and Holiday Valley. This unit in particular, one of several high up on the ridge, commands a great view of the ski hills. All the units have a well done, stylish exteriors and quality landscaping giving them an upscale look. The developers

allowed for plenty of parking in front of the units. Inside, the 1900 square foot unit is equally stylish. The front door opens to a mud area at the foot of the stairs. The main floor is the great room with the living, dining, and kitchen areas. A fireplace warms the level, while Berber carpeting warms your feet. A sliding glass door opens to the deck with the view of the ski areas. Both the dining area and the kitchen are a generous size; plenty of room to feed a crowd. The walnut cabinets, and black granite counter tops set a modern uncluttered look. The built in wet bar helps with the entertaining duties. There’s also a convenient half-bath.

Going up the flight of stairs to the master suite the exterior wall is punctuated with windows that let in the afternoon light, a benefit of being an end unit. At the landing, there is room for a small home office. The master bedroom is a generous size. The bath here has the same walnut cabinets and black granite counters as the kitchen. On the ground floor a large family room provides entertainment space for the kids. Two bunk rooms are here and a full bath. The mechanical room holds the central vacuum system. Even better, this professionally decorated unit is being offered furnished. Ellicottville is more than just a ski town. The unit is close to the Village Park, and a short walk to downtown with its fine restaurants and shops. In summer golf is just a chip shot away. It’s a place you won’t soon forget. For more information on this unit contact Melanie Pritchard Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker at ERA Team VP Real Estate 716-480-8409.


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Music SpotlightChecking Out The Tunes & Other Stuff In Ellicottville

Written By:Robby & Sherman Wilkens

March is now officially half over and another really FUN festival weekend, Mardi Gras and Winter Fest, is in the records, plus we are heading to The Saint Patrick’s Day of events and really FUN times. The weather, last weekend, was quite warm for this time of year, yet the skiing at both Holiday Valley and Holimont is still in pretty good shape. So lets get out and enjoy what is left of the neat ski season we’ve had so far this year. Then after a really FUN day of skiing, we all may then kick back and enjoy some excellent music options that will add to the continued good times happening here in Ellicottville. Starting today Thursday March 14, 2013 through Wednesday March 20, 2012, we will have ten Bands, four DJ’s, one with a Karaoke show, several Sound System music events plus all The Saint Patrick’s Day Parties that will create a FUN Ellicottville week. First The Ellicottville Depot will be celebrating thirty-three and one third years in business. So as they finish the season strong and March goes out a lion, regardless of the weather. The Depot will break out The Vinyl and have their sound system playing neat old classic tunes, helping us to remember, if food, fun, liquor and laughter are what you are after, The Ellicottville Depot will again be your place to gather. THURSDAY, the week begins with a band and a DJ with a Karaoke show. The Gin Mill is first at 8:00 PM with Fred & Tuck doing what they do most every Thursday. That being neat, cover, acoustic, folk rock to country tunes. These FUN tunes are done in their unique style and, as always, will create a really good time, Gin Mill Music Night. Thursday’s DJ & Karaoke gig begins at 9:00 PM in Great Valley’s PUB with DJ Felony and his Karaoke Show on stage. As always happens, this really FUN show gives The PUB Patrons their regular two options. Be part of the show or just kick back and enjoy the music along with the Local & FUN PUB Good Music Times. Moving to FRIDAY, which will be a two band and a DJ night. We get started at 7:00

PM in Balloons with The Maria Aurigema Band. Maria, a devoted blues singer and guitar player, usually performs as a three-piece band consisting of her guitar, a bass player and drummer. Maria’s website says, “Her music is mainly original blues creating a performance you won’t soon forget”. This will be another excellent Balloons Blues Show. Following Maria Aurigema, Personable DJ John Barry will keep the party going with his LIVE Personality Show Off Show from Balloons Sound & Light Booth. John’s show will include neat danceable tunes and FUN chit/chat till close. Returning to 9:00 Friday when The Gin Mill will have Two Guys Drinking Beer on stage. Ron and Terry, the two guys from The Band West are two talented and excellent musicians. They always create a very FUN acoustic music party night with their good tunes and general silliness that is a main stay of their show. Also keep in mind; The Gin Mill serves their great, reasonably priced, menu till midnight on weekends. Now on to a four band and two DJ SATURDAY. The FUN starts at 3:00 PM in The Holiday Valley Lodge’s T Bar with The Joe Wagner Band performing. Like two weeks ago, this will be the three-piece version, with Joe Wagner on guitar, Jim Copeland on percussion and Gary London on bass. Their music will be cover tunes from artists like Marshall Tucker, Pure Prairie, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Pink Floyd and many more. Joe & company has been doing wonderful Ellicottville gigs for close to thirty years. Back in The Village at 6:00 PM Saturday, Balloons will have The Chris O’Leary Band on their music stage. Here we have a seven or more piece Hudson Valley group with Chris O’Leary, a Chicago-style blues harp player and vocalist who spent six years with Levon Helm’s Barnburners. Their music, mainly original Chicago to Delta style Blues has achieved many prestigious Blues Music Awards. Again thanks to Balloons, Ellicottville will be able to enjoy this great show. Following The Chris O’Leary Band, DJ Flakey Frank Watson, who is also known as The Party Monster, will keep the FUN TIME flowing from Balloons Sound & Light Booth with his WACO humor, great danceable tune selection and general FUN promotion till close. Returning to 9:00 PM Saturday, we will find two bands performing. First, The Gin Mill will host the return of The Powerplay Band. This four-piece high energy Buffalo band plays neat versions of classic rock, blues and disco in a unique and very entertaining way. They create their great and classy live music show by combining these popular styles in a manor that will have The Gin Mills dance floor busy

all night long. Welcome back Powerplay, we look forward to your show this Saturday night. Also at 9:00 PM Saturday The PUB in Great Valley will have Roll The Dice returning to their music stage. As we know from the past, Roll The Dice is a local retro, classic rock to country band, who’s music consists of everything from Rock A Billy through the eighties with a bit of a country sound or twist. This interesting combination of music will, as always, add to the FUN Times Happenin in The PUB this Saturday. Then at 10:00 PM Saturday, Chance The DJ will have Madigans UP-Stairs Party Bar really JUMPIN with his neat selection of ROCKIN party tunes till close. SUNDAY, St Paddy’s Day besides the general silliness and FUN brought on by this neat Irish appreciation day, we will have several sound system events happening. First Madigans, along with their corned beef and cabbage special, will have The Irish version of Madigans Party Favorites going through their Sound System till 10:00 PM, when The Irish Hounds as Club Madigans takes over the sound system till close. We also believe The Depot, Balloons and The Gin Mill will have their sound systems playing everything from Oldies, Classic Rock to Country all with a bit of a Irish Twist making St Paddy’s day the FUN time that it is. MONDAY. The music begins in The Gin Mill at 6:00 PM with Home Made Jam doing their Country Oldies Pure & Simple Music Show. The music performed by Liz on vocals, Pete on bass, Larry on guitar and Gene Hiltz on pedal steel guitar is a great country music experience. Adding to this FUN Gin Mill Music Monday, will be their great menu, which includes a wonderful spaghetti dinner special. Balloons Monday Delights will also take place. Balloons great pizza & fifty cent wings plus their happy hour drink specials will be available and hosted by Lovely Tiffany and Domino Derrick. Both will be on bar duty further enhancing this great evening. Then at 10:00 PM Sharpe, Jack London will be doing Madigans Pink Monday. Here we have Gary London doing his acoustic version of Pink Floyd and Roger Waters tunes that he does quite well. This Madigans Music Night is interesting and FUN. WEDNESDAY at 8:00 PM our week’s final music gig happens in The Gin Mill with Joe Wagner &Friends doing their traditional, acoustic folk to southern rock show. Joe’s friends probably will include Bongos Freddie, Retro Lil Joey and Gary London. The music & good times in The Gin Mill will happen again this Wednesday. C U Round The Music Scene. Good Stuff. No Worries.

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Show Your StuffDisplay Your Talent At The Ellicottville Memorial Library

Show your talent to friends, family, and the community at the Ellicottville Memorial Library. Our gallery space can display 2-dimensional artwork that is framed or suitable for hanging. Show dates for 2013 and 2014 are available for an 8-week exhibition. Any medium and family friendly subject is welcome. Please contact Barbara at [email protected]

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If there is anything skiers and boarders love more than fresh powder and new equipment, it’s more fresh powder and getting a great deal on new equipment. This weekend at the American Legion hall will be the annual Ten Hour Ski and Snowboard

Super Sale. This Saturday the 16th the sale runs noon to 6pm, and Sunday the 17th from noon to 4pm. The event is a cooperative effort of Dekdebruns Ski Shop, City Garage, Mud Sweat and Gears, and The Board Room. Riders and skiers alike will find lots of great deals on equipment. On sale will be: skis, snowboards, boots, poles, snowshoes, clothing, after ski

boots, and a variety of other gear. “We pretty much fill up that side of the legion (the meeting hall side),” says Greg Dekdebrun. Many of the items will be discounted at least 50% off retail prices, Greg tells me. “This is the best time of the year to buy as far as price is concerned.” He figures there will be around 1/3 of the merchandise for snow boarders and the other 2/3rds will be appeal for skiers. He points out that a lot of snowboarders are switching over to twin tip skis. The boarders prefer them for freestyle tricks. There will be experienced sales people from each of the stores participating. Buyers will be able to get qualified help to answer any question. The sale started in 2008, and business has been steady every year. Each fall the local ski shops organize a tent sale that coincides with Fall Festival. Five years ago they decided to hold a late winter event as a way of clearing inventory. But it shouldn’t be construed as an end of season event; Greg is quick to point out that even with a touch of warm weather, there is still plenty of skiing left. Wouldn’t it be great to finish out the season with some new gear?

Greg Dekdebrun, in his Washington Street shop, expects a good turn out for this weekends ski sale at the American Legion Hall.

Story aNd PhotoBy JohN thomaS

StaFF Writer

The world of high-end sprits is a highly competitive one. A quick count of higher priced vodkas reveals no less than thirty brands costing more than $30 per bottle. Including one named after a well-known real estate magnate and reality show host. Despite this crowded field, a new brand of vodka with a local connection is making a strong entrance into the marketplace. Double Cross Vodka first entered the market in 2008 at the inspiration of Dr. Malcolm Lloyd. Dr. Lloyd had been searching for a new source of vodka when an inside tip sent him to the Tatra mountains of Slovakia. There he met Dr. Jan Krak, who had spent a lifetime perfecting the art of distilling wheat into vodka. Taking advantage of the mountain’s fresh spring water he distilled

and filtered the brew seven times to create an incredibly smooth libation. The brand was first launched in New York and New Jersey to almost immediate success. Dr. Lloyd’s grandparents come from Olean, but that’s not the drink’s only local connection. The Ellicottville connection was created when Ross Arthurs became CFO of the company. He got his brother Glenn, an investment advisor with a large firm, involved in the company as an investor. Glenn brought in his friend Chuck Lannon, who created Buffalo Spirits LLC, which became one of the principal investment companies in Double Cross. Mr. Lannon, who describes himself as an “investment facilitator,” likes to find “eccentric companies like this” for investments. Buffalo Spirits now has some 45 investors throughout Western New York, of whom about 10 have a direct connection to Ellicottville. Glenn Arthurs

owns a ski house in town and regularly skis at Holimont. Perhaps Augie Iacovitti, who has been on ski patrol at Holiday Valley for nine years, represents the closest connection to E-Ville. An investment advisor who specializes in business turn-arounds; he was sent a bottle of Double Cross by Glenn Arthurs. Glenn introduced Augie to Chuck, and as Augie puts it, “we’ve lived happily ever after.” Augie works weekends at Holiday Valley, staying at his house in town. Another local connection is Julie Voelkl, the local sales manager for Double Cross. Julie is often seen around town, skiing with her children or hosting tastings of the product at E-Ville Spirits. E-Ville Spirits is not the only local venue for Double Cross. The vodka is also poured at Dina’s, which Glenn says, “has been very supportive.” Silver Fox, Balloons and Tips Up are also serving the libation. As the brand has caught on it has developed a more public profile. They have begun sponsoring high profile events including an Eastern Congo Initiative Charity Poker tournament with Ben Affleck. The press has also begun to notice the brand. The vodka has received favorable reviews and write-ups in national newspapers and magazines, including The New York Times, Maxim, Wine & Spirits, Brides Magazine, and The Huffington Post. The Wine Enthusiast was so enamored with the drink that it gave the vodka a 95 point rating, higher than Grey Goose Vodka. With its unique and stylish bottle, complete with Slovakian poetry, it might someday eclipse that stuff from Donald Trump.

Left to right: Augie Iacovitti, Chuck Lannon, Judy Roush –owner of Tips Up Café, and Glen Arthurs with a bottle of their favorite vodka, Double Cross.

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Visitors of The 2013 Buffalo Home and Garden Show are given a chance to visit hundreds of exhibitors and one of the best exhibitors there is Ellicottville’s own Tangled Twigs. Stop by the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center for the last weekend of The Buffalo Home and Garden Show this weekend (March 15-17) and don’t forget to stop by Tangled Twigs booth to say “Hi”.

The Village Wine Rack has moved. It opened in it’s new location (in the new Kwik Fill Plaza) this past Thursday, March 7. Come check them out!

Village Wine RackNow Open In It’s New Location In The New Kwik Fill Plaza

Sheriff Whitcomb Plans to Step Up Enforcement for St. Patrick’s Day to Catch Drunk Drivers Throughout Cattaraugus County As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, Sheriff Timothy S. Whitcomb is urging motorists to plan a safe ride home and never get behind the wheel drunk. During this holiday law enforcement officials in Cattaraugus County will be on high alert, cracking down on drunk drivers as part of its Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over public safety campaign. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports

Sheriff Stepping It UpLaw Enforcement Increases For St. Patrick’s Day

that over 700 people were killed nationwide in crashes involving drunk drivers during St. Patrick’s Day holidays from 2006 to 2010. On average, every 51 minutes a person is killed in a drunk-driving crash in the United States and the majority of these crashes involve drivers who have blood alcohol concentrations of .15 grams per deciliter or higher, almost twice legal limit of .08 g/dL. New York State Sheriffs’ Association, Inc. (NYSSA) is a not-for-profit corporation, formed in 1934, for the purpose of assisting sheriffs in the

efficient and effective delivery of sheriffs’ services to the public. It comprises all of the elected and appointed sheriffs of New York State. Visit www.nysheriffs.org. The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) awards Federal highway safety grant funds to local, state and not-for-profit agencies for projects to improve highway safety and reduce deaths and serious injuries due to crashes. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over is a national campaign of the NHTSA. For more information on the NHTSA, visit www.trafficsafetymarketing.gov.

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The Ellicottville Fire Department is looking for photos, articles, memorabilia etc. to display in the fire hall for public view. If you have any items you would like to donate to the fire department please call to make arraignments to drop off. Jack Rogan 699-2900; Debbie Frederickson 699-8036; or Jim Golly 699-2105.

Registration dates are as follows: Saturday (3/9 & 3/23) from 10 am to 2 pm; Thursday (3/14 & 3/21) and Tuesday (2/19) from 6-8 pm. All Sign Ups are in the Ellicottville School Elementary Foyer. It will be $25 for the 1st child, $15 for the 2nd child, and $40 max per family. There will also be a required Fund Raiser

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or you can choose to pay the $25 opt out fee. Age Categories: Baseball age requirement is age by April 30, 2013. T-Ball- Ages 4-6 Boys & Girls. Machine Pitch- Ages 7 & 8 Boys & Girls. Minors- Ages 9-11 Boys & Girls. And Majors- Ages 11 & 12 Boys & Girls. Softball age requirement is age by December 31, 2012. Softball-

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Good Luck NoahNoah Morlock Heading To NYS Youth Wrestling Championships

This past Sunday, March 10, 5-year-old Noah Morlock took 2nd place at the Section 6 Championships at Niagara County Community College qualifying him for the NYS Youth Wrestling Championships taking place this weekend. Good luck Noah! Everyone is so proud of you!

Pictures(Left): Proud Father Frank Morlock and Noah after a great match. (Right) Noah Morlock this past Sunday after qualifying for the NYS Youth Wrestling Championships.



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Well, it’s here. I’m writing this Tuesday morning not long before the worlds Catholics will have their new leader. Soon, the College of Cardinals will begin the Conclave process and, by the time you read this, the mysterious and ancient process of choosing the new Pontiff should be over. I can end it right now. I can save everyone a whole bunch of time by telling you who the new Pope should be. My choice? Paul Ryan. Yes, that Paul Ryan. Mitt Romney clone, P90x super freak, former Vice Presidential candidate and, apparently, miracle worker. Habemus Papam! Why Paul Ryan? Well, for starters, he’s Catholic and he’s male. Secondly and most importantly, he has a jump on every other Pope in history by preparing to perform a miracle before he’s even elected. That not only makes him eligible for Papal office but also for sainthood! The miracle in question? Ryan has just

unveiled his budget plan. The same plan he has unveiled three times before and the same plan that doomed Mitt Romney’s presidential hopes in last years election. Miraculously, Ryan expects the American people to accept this pile of rehashed and unscrupulous nonsense as if they’ve never seen it before. Even more miraculously, he expects the Democratic run Senate and the President to sign off on it. The Cardinals never had it this easy. So, what exactly does Pope Paul hope to accomplish with his new edict from on high? What do you think? He’s going to repeal the Affordable Health Care Act and turn Medicare into a voucher program. You’d think that after emphatically losing the last election on these very same talking points that the GOP would get the message and start looking under a different rock for a new platform. These boneheads really believe that taking health care away from the millions of Americans who are about to have it for the first time in their lives is a good selling point going forwards towards 2016. They believe that the folks who briefly tasted freedom and security by not fearing the common cold for the first time ever, wont mind having that freedom and security stripped from them because of petty politics and imaginary numbers. Actually, they don’t believe it either. It’s all smoke and mirrors. Ryan knows (at least I hope he does) that his budget plan is dead on arrival. It’s interesting that by pretending to care about

the budget, the GOP and Ryan specifically, continue to waste tax payer dollars by kicking the same dead horse over and over again. Anyone care to guess what their next budget proposal is going to look like? Just read the previous three and you’ll have a pretty good idea. In reality, the Ryan budget is all about keeping the troops fired up. Americans overwhelmingly support “Obamacare” and the ones who don’t will vote for Ryan in 2016. He’s hoping that the dead horse can still somehow carry him across the finish line. Ryan and his little buddy Rand Paul have become the standard bearers for Tea Party politics. Their Randian view on life contends that only the truly self sufficient, the ones with power over others, the ones with all the money and the biggest boots on the block are truly worthy of holding office. They have a more devious plan in mind to accomplish the goals set forth in Ryan’s untenable budget plan. Cant win the election? Change election laws. Cant beat the Unions? End collective bargaining. Cant win the minority vote? Get rid of the minorities. It’s the same fools errand of a game that they’ve been playing since a Black man first had the gall to set his eyes on the White House. Fool me once? Shame on you. Fool me twice? Shame on me. Fool me a third time? Pretend I didn’t notice and keep trying to fool me. Miraculous indeed! Questions or Comment….... email Doug at: shakedowndoug@ hotmail.com

The brain needs sugar as an energy source, but simple sugars like candy, white pastas, soda pops, desserts, etc., actually contribute to “brain fog and mental decline. So, make sure you choose complex carbohydrates contained in vegetables, fruits and whole grains and avoid foods containing refined sugar, high fructose corn syrup, white flour and other processed grains. Be sure to include high quality protein and fats with meals as they stabilize blood sugar levels and keep the brain working better. It is crucial to understand the importance of preventing toxicity and to keep learning how to nurture this wonderful system. Toxins can seriously damage the brain, especially fat-soluble toxins (such as petrochemical solvents). Since the nervous system is composed primarily of fats, anything that will dissolve fats and oils such as stain removers, gasoline and other solvents can easily penetrate the skin and affect the nerves.

There are very supportive supplements like Super Omega 3 fish oil, Mind-Max, Focus Attention and Brain Protex that may provide with essential nutrients for a optimal brain function and health.Below I will share an article written by Dr. Daniel Amen, a well known neuroscientist that has done an amazing job studying the brain, which confirms what we have talked about the brain in the last two articles. By Dr. Daniel Amen -- How often have we heard the saying “you are what you eat?” The truth of the matter is that what we eat really does play a huge role in our health- especially our brains. The incidence of age-related Alzheimer’s dementia is on the rise in America. Every five years your chance of developing this deadly disease doubles after the age of 60. What you eat can help your mind and memory. Of all the organs in your body, the brain is the most affected by what we eat. On average, the brain burns about 25-30% of the food consumed, so it’s important to eat a well-balanced diet consisting of good high fiber carbohydrates, protein, good fats and plenty of water. Our brains need wholesome organic foods that incorporate a mixture of key ingredients and nutrients. Supplying your brain with good nutrition daily is one great way to ensure its optimal function. All carbohydrates are not created equal. There are basically two types; simple and complex carbs. Simple carbohydrates cause extreme surges in blood sugar levels and increase insulin release, which can stimulate your appetite and increase your risk of excess fat storage. Complex carbs are foods that enter the blood stream gradually

and only slightly raise insulin levels. They contain vitamins, minerals and fiber that are important for good overall health. Next to water, protein makes up most of the weight in our bodies. Brain cells communicate with one another through chemical messengers called neurotransmitters, which are usually made of amino acids, the building blocks of protein. Poultry, seafood and lean meats are the richest sources, as well as dairy, legumes, nuts and seeds. The USDA recommends having two to three servings of protein a day Research shows that eating wild fish and diets rich in omega-3 fats benefit brain health. The brain is 60% fat and requires more omega-3s than any other organ. The fat in your brain forms cell membranes and plays a huge role in how our cells function. Eating foods like wild Alaskan salmon, avocados, extra virgin olive oil, olives, nuts and seeds are just some of the healthy fats that will increase overall health. It’s recommended to take a daily omega-3 supplement or eat two oily fish meals per week to improve brain function, and keep your heart and other organs healthy. For more information please call Nature’s Remedy in Ellicottville at 716-699-4372 Follow us: facebook.com/natures.remedy.net www.natures-remedy.net or E-mail: [email protected] The information found on this article is for educational purposes only to empower people with knowledge to take care of their own health. We disclaim any liability if the reader uses or prescribes any remedies, natural or otherwise, for him/herself or another.

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Who wouldn’t want to race down a ski slope into an icy pond? While Buffalo may have its Polar Bear Swim, Ellicottville is not lacking in its appreciation of an icy dip in freezing water. That is to say, the weather’s just right for Holiday Valley’s Spring Pond Skimming Party coming up on Saturday March 23rd; whether you get wet or just watch, it’s fun. You can see for yourself by watching videos of past Pond Skimming parties on You Tube featured on the Holiday Valley website. Either one of two outcomes can take place. The skier starts down the slope, hits the water at the base of Yodeler,

and skims safely across the pond surface. He or she is all smiles and mostly dry on the other end. It looks easy! Or else, the surface tension of the water is broken. The laws of science take over. The skier tries to maintain their balance, but it’s just no use. It’s into the pond to emerge soaking cold, but one thing doesn’t change. The smile is there, just like the dry skimmer! Jane Eshbaugh, Marketing Director for Holiday Valley, says pond skimming is relatively not very difficult or dangerous, “Just cold if you don’t make it across.” There is a minimum age of eight to participate. Registration takes place the day of the event at 11 a.m., with the Skim Party starting at 1. And what party would be complete without colorful Toga costumes? Eshbaugh notes, “Most are usually a variation of Caribbean themes, but they can be anything from cowboys to Sasquatch.” Or even the Man of Steel himself, Superman!

Part two of this year’s Pond Skimming Party features a race of cardboard boxes down the hill, with points for creativity, style, and ingenuity. But how well do the boxes slide? Eshbaugh says that all depends. “It depends on what people put on the bottom of their boxes, which could be wax, plastic wrap, or just bare cardboard. Also, it depends on what the snow is like that day. It is mostly about the creativity of the box and the costumes of the participants.” She adds that the boxes usually survive the trip intact. Prizes are awarded to all pond skimmers, and top prizes are awarded for best outfit, best skimmer, best crash, and best child (age sixteen or under). The day promises food, music, and a Margarita bar. The annual Pond Skimming Party marks the end of an upbeat winter ski season. As they used to say at the old Palisades Amusement Park on the Hudson River, “Come on Over!”

Registration is currently being taken, and a non-refundable

payment is due with registration. Cost of the full day with skiing is $40, and for the Apres Party only, $20. Checks should be made payable to HoliMont, Inc. At the chamber office, Heather Snyder says flyers have been sent to all chamber members, with the registration form right on

the flyer. She notes that people often wait until the last minute to return their forms, but that’s fine. Just don’t forget to pre-register if you want lunch. “It’s just a great way to get out and meet fellow chamber members and spend the day on the slopes. And it’s a really good deal too!”

Colleen Bower said. “Once they are in position, we take recommendations from fourth and fifth grade teachers for students to participate. At the middle school and high school levels, the students sign up and we have try-outs. We have more kids than coaches showing up.” High school coach, Caitlyn Keller said her team spent many hours in preparation for the event. “We started just after Thanksgiving, working on different spontaneous problems [problems that could be sprung on the students to test their creative skills on the fly],” she said. “We spent two to three hours a day for three days a week working on the main problem. The last week, the kids went above and beyond, spending about 15 hours working on the little things, making sure everything was just right.”

This year’s high school team took first place in the division for their problem, making them the Division 3, Problem 5 Champions. The problem they had to solve was entitled, “It’s how you look at it.” The team had to create an original skit that would have one character move from being normal to odd, and another making the opposite transition. In addition to the creation, they also had to create a scene change to go along with the transition. “The humorous problem was set in a nursing home,” Bower said. “The nurse started as the normal one moving toward odd, and an elderly patient starting out odd and becoming normal. It is pretty involved. They kids created a set that changed from the nursing home bed setting to being outdoors.” Now that the team is moving on to the state level, they are one step closer to competing at the World Finals, to be held in Michigan, Bowers said. But, one step at a time, according to Keller. “We have Binghampton to get

through first,” she said. “I don’t want them thinking that far ahead. One step at a time.” Ellicottville has been participating in Odyssey of the Mind for decades, Bower said. She could not put a date on it, but, she said, it was Judy Brown that had brought the program to the district, and Bowers has been doing it for 10 years now. “I think it’s safe to say it’s been decades,” she said. The district has also represented the school at the state level every year, and even sent a team to the World Finals in Colorado, in 2005. The team took 13th. Odyssey of the Mind has an international reach. The educational program helps school-aged youth develop creative problem solving skills through challenges and problems, ranging from mechanical and automated devices to individual interpretation of literary characters. “The events teach the students things like teamwork, construction, and creativity,” Bowers said.

First off, the Village Planning Board heard from E-Ville Spirits on Monroe. Owner Shannon Carscallen was there to present plans for expanding the second story of her wine shop. The expansion would raise the roof in the center of the building to increase the headroom of the present upper story. This would give the business some space for a classroom to facilitate educational seminars. Some questions about ice build up on the new roof were raised. Bob Duke from the shop mentioned some of the ice problems on either side of the store. Ms. Carscallen said she was planning on a shingle roof for the new section at the advice of her contractor. The contractor had said that a shingle roof would retain the ice, and prevent it from falling into the alley on the side. The board pointed out that every time a new roof has been added to a building in the village, the board has insisted that the new roof exactly match the old. The existing roofs on the wine shop are metal. The board indicated the existing roof and new roof can be changed but they must match. Duke responded that, “we’re not going to put up a road block for just one item.” Carscallen said, “We’re not going to argue about it,” and indicated she would switch the roof to matching metal. A motion was made to approve the remodel application, which passed.

BallooNS exPaNSioN Mike Kerns from Balloons was there to submit plans for an expansion off the back of Balloons Restaurant. The 30’x40’ extension would house an additional dining area as well

as a patio and fire pit. A portion of the area will be an enclosed dining area that would have French doors, which could be opened to create a sort of patio space. The rest of the space would be an open patio with seating and the fire pit. The plan would add about 20 to 25 seats to the restaurant. Mr. Kerns said he had no current plans for the roof of the expansion, saying he was planning on a rubber roof. He said one of the apartments on that side might have some access to the roof. It was noticed that a utility pole in the space would have to be moved, and Kerns said he was in discussion with National Grid about moving the pole. There was discussion about a possible loss of parking spaces. The board said the spaces closest to the new section would have to be designated parking for the upper floor apartments in the building. One of the board members was heard to say, “This is going to be a wonderful asset for that area.” A motion was made to accept the architectural review, which passed.

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Cody Sprague asked the board to “brainstorm” with him about his idea to purchase and convert the 1887 building into a hotel. He said he is under contract for the purchase and is currently in the “due diligence” phase of the purchase. That is, he has 60 days to inspect the building, and investigate problems involved with his plans. If he finds a major obstacle, he is allowed to decline the purchase. He has met with an architect to discuss the feasibility of converting the building into a hotel, and so far they have found no major problems with the plan. Sprague plans to have 20 to 24 hotel rooms in the building. He said he is in contact with the New York State Historic Preservation office and says there may be

some funds to allow him to renovate the building to its original style. The first problem the board noticed is parking. At this time there really is no parking for the building. The white clapboard addition on the back of the building could be removed, but that would only provide a few spaces. The parking spaces up against the east side of the building (the M&T bank building lot) are owned by the Village, and some type of arraignment would have to be made to lease them from the Village. Other parking ideas were discussed, including having guests park over by the bowling alley and have a shuttle transport them to the hotel. Sprague said he is still wondering what to do with the basketball court. Some ideas he has considered are: a conference center, a movie theatre or community center. He said he has no plans at this time for providing food service. It was mentioned that the building is currently zoned commercial, and that a hotel does fit the code. It was suggested that the hotel could include a gift shop, possibly in the space formally occupied by Schoolhouse Salon. One of the board members was heard to say, “This is a project that could benefit us so much.” Ultimately, the biggest problem seemed to be the parking. Several members of the board seemed to feel that parking was not a total roadblock, and that it might be possible to approve the plans with less parking. It should be pointed out that Mr. Sprague is still in the due diligence phase of his plans and that other issues, yet unknown, could kill his plans. Nevertheless, he will continue his investigation, and said he should have floor plans drawn up in the next few weeks. He summed up by saying, “I think it’s an exciting adventure.”


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Book Club At The LibraryThe Ellicottville Library Book Club meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1:30 pm. The April 10th book is “Animal Farm” by George Orwell. Contact Bev Webster at 945-4089 for more information..

Artwork At Library Beginning on March 16th and continuing through April 27th photographer Jennifer Karns will be displaying her artwork in the gallery area of the library. An artist’s reception will be held on Saturday, April 27th from 7-9pm in the Library’s Community Room.

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Holiday Valley Winter Carnival/Mardi Gras Parade Last Weekend

‘Punxsutawney Phil’ that famous groundhog from our PA neighbors, was one of the many ‘stars’ of the Annual Mardi Gras parade on March 9th (his fl oat is spon-sored by The Villager Newspaper). The parade was a highlight of the Ellicottville Winter Carnival weekend that took place March 9-10 in the Village of Ellicottville and on the slopes of Holiday Valley Ski Resort. Photos/Gary Kinn/John Thomas

The Mardi Gras parade held Saturday night in the village had some fantastic fl oats and group entries this year. The judges had their work cut out for them deciding who gets the prizes. Thank you to everyone who entered the parade this year - your efforts made it entertaining and fun for everyone who came to watch the parade. Here are the parade winners:Best Overall Entry: Friends of Ken “The King” BrownPrize: ‘Brewer for a Day’, Ellicottville Brewing Co. 2nd prize Best Float: Bewitched by Ellicottville Prize: Sailboat cruise on Lake Erie Best Creative Group Entry: Dragon Time, from Hamburg Prize: 4 Mountain Coaster Rides 2nd prize for Best Group: Olean SPCA and shelter dogs Prize: Free kayak lessons Honorable mention goes to our young friend Michael, from Canton, Ohio, who participated in his fourth Mardi Gras parade this year. A big thank you to our judges: Linda and Bill Giles from Elyria, OH; Darlene Baugh from Fort Worth, TX; and her sister Jill from Pittsburg, PA. Thank you to John Rapp of Ellicottville for his assistance to the judges. Thank you to Katy’s

Café for hosting the post-parade judges meeting and providing not only the space but donating refreshments too! The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce would also like to send a very special thank you to Deb Rapp for all of her help with fi nding judges, organizing the prizes and assisting during the parade. Also, thanks to Shults Auto Group for supplying the vehicles for the “King Ken” fl oat and the judges stand. The King Ken Float was amazingly built by Vicki Brown and Vicki Emke. We would also like to thank the HoliMont and Holiday Valley Sagety Patrol volunteers, Bob McCarthy…the voice of Ellicottville, Patti Crist for organizing the tribute to Ken “the King” Brown, dough McVeigh and John Burrows for lining up the Parade and last but not least, Heather and Kelly from the Chamber. A very big thanks also goes out to Bill Deeley and Punxsutawney Phil for leading the Parade. Certifi cates for each winning group can be picked up from the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce. The certifi cates will have information on how to obtain the prizes. CONGRATULATIONS to ALL of the winners… and everyone who was a part of this fun event!

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Mardi Gras Winter Carnival at Holiday Valley Last Weekend

Photo By Gary Kinn

Sunday featured the costume parade down the slope at Mardi Gras hill at Holiday Valley Resort. “People get dressed in all kinds of crazy outfi ts. They go up to the top of Mardi Gras and ski down the slope, and there’s judging. The top adult and top child in the parade each win a season pass for next year, which is over $800 value. And there are prizes for singles, groups, and mixed groups, with a lot of different categories. The things that people come up with are pretty funny!” (See results, page 4.) Other returning favorites were the Dummy Downhill at Yodeler, Sunday at 2 p.m., and the big Snowbar, which was also at Yodeler (12-4:30 both days).

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