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January 31Stone Soup Fundraiser

EVL Food Pantry

February 6-7AMSOIL Snocross at

Seneca Allegany Casino

February 12-13Your Turn Women’s

Ski Clinic at Holiday Valley

February 13Ellicottville Rotary Ski Day

at HoliMont

February 15Art Roscoe LoppetX-Country Ski Race

at Allegany State Park

February 21Penguin Paddle

at Holiday Valley

February 21Red Bull All Snow Event

at Holiday Valley

February 27Telestock Day

at Holiday Valley

February 28Play It Forward Vertical

Challenge at Holiday Valley

March 5Ski Day for United Way

at HoliMont

March 14-15Mardi Gras and Winter Carnival

March 22Northwind Super-G

Race at Holiday Valley

March 28Holiday Valley’sPond Skimming

February Fun for the KidsWinter Break Boredom Busters

By Alicia DziakThe February school break is fast

approaching, and now is the time to plan how you’ll spend it with the kids.

While many people may hide from the cold this time of year, we know that living in or near Ellicottville makes that notion tough because there’s just so much to do outdoors!

The slopes of HoliMont and Holiday Valley are calling, and February break week

See February Break Fun page 5

Hey Ladies! It’s Your Turn!Holiday Valley Hosts Women’s Ski Clinic Feb. 12-13

By Alicia DziakHey ladies—it’s time to carve some time out of

your busy schedule for yourselves! The third annual “Your Turn” Women’s Ski Clinic, Feb. 12 and 13, is just what you need to improve your skills, learn about the latest gear and meet other ski-minded women like you!

Holiday Valley’s Snowsports School is featuring this clinic, which will be led by Lisa Densmore, a widely acclaimed coach, instructor and ski racer, who was member of the U.S. Ski Team in the late 1970s and a six-year veteran of the Women’s Pro Ski Tour in the 1980s. Today, she is a standout on the master’s circuit, with four world titles and 76 national titles across all alpine disciplines. She has been the number one ranked skier in her age group and a member of the U.S. Alpine Masters Ski Team since she joined the master’s circuit in 1991.

“I’ve hosted women’s ski clinics since 1991. They

See Women’s Ski Clinic page 3

West Valley/ECS in Talks on Sports Merger

Snowmobiles Set to Soar Feb. 6-7

World’s Top Racers Return to Seneca Allegany Casino and Resort

By Daniel MeyerIn what has become one of the region’s

newest winter traditions, featuring two days of family-oriented action and national television coverage, the AMSOIL Championship Snocross will return to Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino to entertain crowds in the thousands.

Fans will watch action-packed races involving more than 200 of North America’s top snowmobile racers, as well as participants from nearly a dozen countries from across

See Championship Snocross page 3Photo by Joelle WoltersPhoto by Joelle Wolters

See February Winter Punch page 3

its sports program here.The West Valley community

made its decision at a board meeting on Monday, Jan. 26, selecting Ellicottville as its preferred partner over the Franklinville and Springville

school districts. Several ECS board members attended that meeting.

At ECS’s board meeting the following evening, Jan. 27, the board and Superintendent Mark

By Jann WiswallThe big news this week for

the Ellicottville Central School (ECS) District is the decision by West Valley Central Schools to enter into exclusive discussion with ECS to bring See ECS School Board page 9

By Eva PotterIf you’ve never been to

Ellicottville and are looking for some fun entertaining winter action, or maybe you’re a regular visitor and think you’ve seen and done it all, get ready to bundle up and head outside, because February is loaded with all sorts of fun events and activities.

If you love watching races and cheering on the latest talent, then check out ski and snowboard races happening at Holiday Valley and HoliMont throughout the month. Competitions include boardercross, skiercross, parallel slaloms and an awe-inspiring aerial event. For dates and details, visit www.holidayvalley.com and www.holimont.com.

They’re back … AMSOIL Championship Snocross racers will make at stop at the Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino Feb. 6-7 on their eight-stop national circuit. The high-octane action will leave you gasping as you watch the best battle it out on the oval, fl ying over jumps at high speeds as they compete shoulder-to-shoulder for the big win. For tickets and details, visit www.snocross.com.

On Feb. 7, head to HoliMont for the most feel-good race of the season, as more than 60 adult and youth competitors overcome a variety of disabilities and hit the slopes for the Phoenix Rise to the Challenge International Race. Whether on skis, a snowboard or a sit-ski, you can only be inspired by the athletes’ joy and determination, as you

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Gadgets and GizmosDefying the Cold with

Heated Gloveshands still get cold before I want to stop. I do not like the way mittens feel holding the ski pole, so I use gloves with the popular chemical heat pouches and do my best, but still have cold fi ngers. When heated boots came on the market, I was hoping that the technology would shift up to the hands, and now my hopes have been answered!

Heated Gloves are here and doing quite well. I started this ski season on a hunt for heated gloves by stopping into do-op Gear Shop in Ellicottville. They carry the Outdoor Research Lucent, which starts off as an insulated glove capable of keeping hands warm without the help of a battery. But to amp up the warmth factor, it has battery-powered heat elements, which run on rechargeable batteries. To turn on the heat, you just press a button on the cuff of the glove and electricity fl ows though warming resistors at the fi ngers and thumbs. Press once for high, twice for medium, three times for low (the button changes color to indicate heating level).

Next I took a walk to City Garage and looked over what they offered. Hestra Heater Gloves feature Hestra’s quality, but the fi ngers are outfi tted with heated coils, letting you ski in the coldest storms without wondering if

By Fred WelchI consider myself somewhat

hardy when it comes to the outdoors. I drink black coffee, like strong IPA beer, drive a pickup… I grew up in this area, did not live near sidewalks until I married, I camp, ride bike, kayak, hike, and I have been skiing for going on 18 years. I have skied many cold days below zero because skiing on the coldest of days usually means a bright day, with little wind, light crowds and fantastic snow. If your skis are tuned and waxed, you are all set, except for the cold.

But with today’s ski gadgets you do not need to be cold, even on the coldest of days.

The Usual Gang of Idiots, with whom I ski, all have heated boots, but I have not found it necessary in my slowly advancing years. My feet stay reasonably warm in my boots without heaters. For me it is my hands.

After just two or three runs on the coldest of days, my hands start to trouble me, and by the fi fth run or so, I am forced in to one of Holiday Valley’s many lodges at the bottom and top of the slopes. My cold hands, I thought, must have been damaged in my youth with frostbite, or, maybe, since I worked most of my life indoors, my hands just expect warmth, but the truth is, as I gracefully go through my 50’s, that my circulation has not kept up with my love of winter.

I have tried the best of gloves, but to no avail – my

your fi ngers are still attached to your hands. You can control the temperature via a control panel that’s embedded in the shell. The batteries are easy to recharge or replace, and the gloves include a wrist strap and gauntlet.

On my way to the slopes, I dropped in to Ellicottville’s other ski shops and most all are offering, or will be offering, heated gloves and/or mittens. The most important factor, I’ve found, is to fi rst look for the highest quality ski glove. Then consider the electronics that make it work. Making your choice is similar to when you purchase ski boots and add on price of heaters. With this being said, you should not be shocked (pardon the pun) with prices over $300.

Here’s to warm hands, now let the cold begin.

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advanced level skiers who can comfortably ski blues and some black diamonds. Wherever you fall on that spectrum, the experience will be memorable.

“There are two goals for the program...having a break-through in each gal’s skiing and having fun!” said Densmore. “It’s girls’ ski-day out. Personally, I feel you can’t improve your ski technique and confi dence on the slopes unless you’re having fun. Attendees will also learn about the latest trends in women’s ski gear, have the chance to demo Elan®skis and Leki® ski poles, meet some other women (potential ski buddies) and win great door prizes.”

“Lisa’s clinic is a wonderful time for women to put aside their work and family duties and just enjoy the company of other women on and off the snow,” said Jane Eshbaugh, Holiday Valley’s marketing director. “Lisa has a unique ability to put technical information about ski equipment and techniques into language that is understandable by the general

public. She knows her stuff but she doesn’t get caught up in trying to impress people with her knowledge. She just wants to pass it along and help women become better skiers and enjoy the sport even more.”

The cost of the clinic is $290 and includes a continental breakfast and lunch each day, one dinner, presentations on ski equipment and proper boot fi tting, plenty of skiing with Lisa and Holiday Valley instructors, video analysis of each participant, demo equipment and door prizes. Lodging and lift tickets are not included, but are available at special rates. Attendance is limited, so pre-registration is advised. Stop by or call the Snowsports School Desk, 716-699-2345, ext 4422 or the Creekside Lodge Children’s Desk at 716-699-2345 ext.4424.

Come on, ladies—you deserve this! Don’t miss your chance to make new friends and learn from the best.

Women’s Ski ClinicContinued from Front Page

started as a way to get women back on the slopes who had left skiing due to work and family pressure, and to raise money for breast cancer research,” Densmore explained. “Since then, they’ve morphed into the ‘Your Turn’ women’s ski events. Today, the emphasis is on helping women of intermediate to expert ability levels ski better regardless of whether they are lifelong skiers or coming back to the sport after a hiatus.”

Densmore will be assisted by several of Holiday Valley’s women instructors.

“The number of instructors is based on the number of participants,” said Densmore. “In general, I cap the group size at eight women, though at Holiday Valley, we usually keep it at four to six. There will be up to four groups based on ability level and numbers. Each group will have a ski instructor for the entire two days. I will rotate from group to group.”

The clinic is geared toward intermediate through

piles of snow on a plot of land located just outside of Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino. Fans can sit on bleachers set up around the track to observe racing action during the day and in the evening, when races are easily visible thanks to temporary lighting fi xtures that illuminate the race for the main events on both Friday and Saturday nights. There is also a “Family Zone” area where vendors sell food, beverages and other items throughout the weekend to add to the festive atmosphere.

More than four dozen separate races will take place each day and as many as 15 vehicles can be on the track during a single race, with each competition scheduled after organizers factor in the age, gender and snowmobile type of each racer.

Schubitzke considers this region a “hotbed” for snowmobile enthusiasts, especially when factoring in that there are close to 20,000

registered snowmobiles in Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany counties and snowmobiling is a $1 billion industry in the state. Race organizers are also impressed with how many fans have traveled to the event in the past two years via the 1.5-mile snowmobile trail that connects Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino to nearly 100 miles of trails inside Allegany State Park.

“There is so much to do throughout the whole experience,” Schubitzke said. “It’s highly entertaining and there is never a dull moment. I think attendees will be amazed at the speed and athleticism of the athletes. They make the twists, turns and jumps look effortless.”

Tickets for the event start at $25 and are available online at www.snocross.com, inside the Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino or by calling 1-877-873-6322.

Championship SnocrossContinued from Front Page

the globe on Friday, Feb. 6 and Saturday, Feb. 7.

The races combine big-air jumps with thrilling competitive racing. Last year’s event drew some 15,000 fans, a tremendous turnout that pleased race offi cials and will likely impact future decisions on where the two days of high speed action will take place in 2016 and beyond.

“This event is special in so many ways,” said Carl Schubitzke, president and race director of the International Series of Champions (ISOC). “The entire team at Seneca Allegany is helpful and professional. The region embraces the event and the fans are absolutely wonderful. They are gracious, enthusiastic and very active. That gets the racers even more excited to perform their best.”

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watch them make their way down the course. Head to the race hut at 9 a.m. and they’ll point you in the right direction. For more information or to register, call HoliMont Snowsports at (716) 699-8159 or Chuck Richardson at (716) 699-4594, or visit www.holimont.com/adaptive.

Lisa Densmore’s Your Turn Women’s Ski Clinic returns to Holiday Valley Feb. 12-13. Densmore, a widely acclaimed coach, instructor and ski racer, along with some of the Valley’s fi nest women instructors, lead a two-day clinic designed for intermediate through advanced women skiers. Visit www.holidayvalley.com or call (716) 699-2345, ext. 4422.

Always wanted to buy that sweet pair of skis but couldn’t quite commit without trying them fi rst? Then head to Holiday Valley on Feb. 14 for Dekdebrun’s Demo Day. Dekdebrun’s Ski Shop will have its line of demo equipment set up at the base of Mardi Gras 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Pay a small fee to try them out and get it all back if you end up taking them home.

Next up: the event all ages look forward to every year – the Penguin Paddle! On Feb. 21, the fun begins at 8:30 a.m., so get ready for a

day fi lled with delicious eats and interesting auction items, capped off by seriously funny penguin-style belly racing down the lower Yodeler slope using a garbage bag. Silent and live auctions take place at the base of Yodeler, too. This annual event is a critical fundraiser for Holiday Valley’s Lounsbury Adaptive Program, so come out and have a great time!

Red Bull All Snow is touring the East and hits the slopes of Holiday Valley on Feb. 21. We promise you no metal and no wood — only pure half pipes, side cuts and more made out of Mother Nature’s fi nest. This open jam competition offers divisions for snowboarders and freeskiers ready to show off their best plants, tweaks, airs and fl ow. The top three in each division take home awards. More at www.redbull.com.

On Feb. 28, Holiday Valley will host its newest event, Play It Forward (formerly Boarding for Breast Cancer), complete with outdoor and indoor family fun, on-mountain challenges, prizes, a vendor village, product sampling, auctions and a great après ski party. Proceeds from this skiing and snowboarding event stay in the Western New

York area to support Camp Good Days, the Ellicottville Food Pantry, Almost Home Animal Sanctuary, Ell icottvil le-Great-Valley Ambulance and the Holiday Valley and HoliMont adaptive ski programs. More at www.holidayvalley.com/playitforward.

For more outdoor enjoyment, explore the miles of area trails in Ellicottville or Allegany State Park on your cross-country skis or snowshoes. Snowmobilers love the park’s well-kept trails that link to other Southern Tier.

Then, top off your exhilarating day outside with a good inside plot from the Ellicottville Memorial Library. Rent movies, books on tape, e-books and even the old-fashioned paper kind. Then light the fi replace, pour yourself a nice glass of wine and settle in for a cozy evening with a good story. For information, visit http://ellicottvillelibrary.wix.com/ellicottville-memorial-library.

Coming in MarchHoliMont will be hosting

a Wounded Warrior event on March 12-13. The War Fighters Sports event will be held in conjunction with The Adaptive Adventures Sport Coalition. The two-day training session for Wounded Warriors from across Northeast gives veterans an opportunity to learn to ski. Call HoliMont Snowsports at (716) 699-8159 for details.

Winter Carnival at Holiday Valley and Mardi Gras in the village are scheduled for March 14–15. This fun-packed weekend includes the infamous Dummy Downhill, a costume parade down Mardi Gras, a parade down Washington Street in the village and loads of beads everywhere. Grab your craziest costume and come for a weekend of fabulous fun.

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By Dan BalkinHeeding this advice would

have been unwise during The French Revolution. As you may recall, King Louis XVI, his lovely wife, Marie Antoinette, and a host of other aristocrats met an untimely demise at the hands of the Parisian mob. Today, however, people clamor to have a faint whiff of royalty associated with their name. For goodness sake, a certain former anti-establishment, rabble-rousing rebel is now known as “Sir Mick Jagger.” How times change.

Well, as I’ve always said, “If it’s good enough for Mick Jagger, it’s good enough for me.” Okay, okay, you’re right —I never actually said that, but it has a nice ring to it. So what do real royals, Sir Mick and a skier have in common? They can all play the aristocratic game.

Bear with me as we take a momentary digression. One of the oldest ski instructor tips is called “big toe, little toe.” How old is this tip? I heard it and tried it before I had a wrinkle or a gray hair.

Essentially, “big toe, little toe” is an exercise to get BOTH of your skis engaged in the ski turn. Imagine you are going across a ski run and want to turn left down the hill. In the exercise, you would think about directing your left little toe and your right big toe down the slope.

As the turn progresses, the “big toe” ski becomes your downhill ski. For most people, the “Aha moment” in this exercise comes from the “little toe” part. Again – turning left – the left little toe guides what becomes (through the turn) our uphill or “inside” ski. Many of us give our inside or uphill ski short-shrift in ski turns because our weight naturally drifts toward the outside or downhill ski. The exercise is simply reminding us to remember to turn BOTH skis – when we don’t do that, our skis can easily cross and we will hear our friends’ cat-calls from the lift as we gather our equipment from the ensuing yard sale.

So, having said all that — how do you ski like an aristocrat? I shamelessly stole this idea from Ski Magazine’s January “Instruction” issue. It is an interesting and novel twist on the big toe-little toe business. The instructor said to think about how aristocrats drink tea – they lift their pinky fi nger up as the cup approaches their oh-so-sophisticated mouths. As far as I know, my family is as common as Mississippi Mud, so I have never witnessed this delicate maneuver in person. But I can dream – and I think I have absorbed this pinky stuff while pretending not to watch Downton Abbey with my family at home.

Anyway – it is a reversal of the ol’ big toe-little toe

exercise. Let’s do what we did before. Imagine you are heading across the ski hill and want to turn left. This time, instead of thinking about turning your right big toe down the slope, you do the exact opposite – you lift up and guide your right pinky toe down the slope. What has changed? Try it at home. You will notice that when you think about lifting up your pinky toe that both your ankles will roll more. That ankle articulation is actually one of the subtle touches of an experienced and sophisticated skier. Most of the time, our ankles remain locked in place as we do ski turns. We think about angulating with our knees and hips – but the most subtle angulation of all comes from our ankles. When I tried this move on the slope, I immediately felt a tighter and crisper carve – BINGO!!

What passes for American aristocracy? We have all heard someone slip some variation of this into a casual conversation: “My great, great uncle, twice removed on my mother’s side, whose ancestry can be traced back to both the Mayfl ower and Pocahontas, served as the Postmaster General in President William Henry Harrison’s administration.” With your newfound aristocratic skiing skills, you need no longer feel small in the shadow of such towering greatness.

Justine Gabreski received her certifi cation as a Bikram Yoga teacher, and now teaches at Bikram Yoga Hamburg. Along with this certifi cation, she is also a certifi ed health and wellness coach. Gabreski graduated from SUNY Fredonia with a BS in psychology. On the weekends at HoliMont Snowsports, she instructs a parent/tot class of 11 three-year-olds with trainee instructors on a 1 to 1 ratio. Gabreski has her Professional Ski Instructors of America Level I Nordic Certifi cation, and just received her Alpine Level I Certifi cation. She is enthusiastic, full of fun and has a great time teaching her students. Gabreski’s tip for parents is: “Watch what your children do naturally, and how they respond to the terrain...and then work from there. They are capable of much more than it seems!”

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The core: The part of our bodies that plays an integral role in helping us move, keeps us balanced and houses most of our precious internal organs.

So why is this also a part of our body that we tend to forget about? We walk and run for our hearts. We train our legs and arms to look leaner and sexy. But, it’s our core that seems to fail us most as we age.

Without constant focus on our posture and tummies, we end up with things we refer to as spare tires, pooches, muffi n tops, love handles and beer bellies.

Crunch all you want, but experts agree that the real key to middle management is a combination of burning – cardio workouts that fry the stubborn fat that accumulates around the waist – and

toning – weight training that strengthens the muscles that suck it all in. And by mixing up your moves, you give the core the 360-degree attention it deserves. Before long, you’ll be saying good-bye to belly fat and hello to a toned and strong core.

While sit-ups and crunches target the straight-down-the-center, forward-fl exing rectus abdominis muscle, moves like the “plank” dig deeper, engaging the transversus abdominis, the innermost muscle that wraps around your waist to support your spine.

The plank, also known as “the bridge,” is a versatile core strengthening exercise that helps athletes improve core stability. The plank has its roots in yoga and, like most yoga poses, involves isometric, or long-hold, muscle contractions.

The basic plank is simple: Assume a modifi ed push-up position with your elbows bent at 90 degrees and both forearms resting on the fl oor. Position your elbows directly underneath your shoulders and look straight toward the fl oor. Your feet are together with only the toes touching the fl oor. Your body should form a perfectly straight line from the crown of your head to your heels.

Hold this position as long as you can, concentrating on keeping your abdominal and low back muscles tightened to prevent bending at the hips. Once a 30-second hold becomes easy, make the plank more challenging by alternately lifting each foot off the fl oor or holding the position for an extended amount of time.

Keeping your core lean and strong takes not only exercise, but also a clean diet. Here are some items to keep in your offi ce survival stash:

1. Unsalted Nuts2. Hard-boiled Eggs3. Homemade salad dressing4. Whole-grain Crackers5. Healthy dips (hummus or tzatziki)6. Low-sugar fruit (apples, pears, blueberries)7. Veggies (cucumbers, broccoli, radishes, celery, peppers)8. Single servings of cheese (think cheese sticks)9. Avocados10. Bottled water

Keeping items like these in a mini fridge will help you get through snack times without heading to the vending machines.

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is a perfect time to enjoy the height of winter on the slopes.

Not a member of HoliMont? No worries! The week off is a perfect opportunity to check it out, as they’re open to the public Monday through Friday. Pack a picnic lunch, or purchase some goodies in the lodge, and enjoy a variety of terrain. For more information, visit www.holimont.com.

Head to Holiday Valley and enjoy an abundance of trails covering the mountain, and lots of high-speed lifts to get you back to the top. Enjoy several dining options in the lodges and at John Harvard’ s, and be sure to indulge in a waffl e at the base of Cindy’s. For more information, visit www.holidayvalley.com.

How about a hike on foot or on snowshoes, or a cross country ski trek, sure to get the heart pumping? Explore the trails at Holiday Valley for free (open daily until 3 p.m.), or better yet, purchase a two-ride cross country ticket on the Mardi Gras lift for $15, and ski along the ridgeline from Cindy’s to Spruce Lake. You can choose to ski back down or even take the lift back to the bottom. (Cross country skis and snowshoes can both be rented right at Holiday Valley.)

Want to check out even more trails? Allegany State Park’s Art Roscoe Ski Area (on the Red House side of the park) offers groomed trails for XC skiing, a ski rental shop, and a warm place to purchase winter fare. Other non-groomed trails throughout the park are open to foot and snowshoe hikers. For current trail conditions, visit www.alleganynordic.org.

Looking to spend more time at New York’s largest state park? Reserve one of ASP’s heated cabins for a couple nights. Pack a sled, some snow gear, and your favorite board games, and enjoy some winter camping. Choose from hundreds of cabins, including

the all-new full service Bova cottages, by visiting ww.reserveamerica.com.

In search of a different kind of winter adventure? Check out the Sky Flyer Mountain Coaster, a unique opportunity to soar down the mountain in a “car” on a track. The coaster, located near Holiday Valley’s Tannenbaum Lodge will be open daily 2-8 p.m. during winter break (and is open regularly from 1 -8 p.m. every Fri. – Sun.).

Get an adrenaline rush at the Holiday Valley Tubing Company, with several lanes for speedy downhill tubing and a tow rope to pull you back up. The tubing park, located a few miles from Holiday Valley on Route 242, is easily accessible by car or by a free shuttle from the resort.

With a little planning, another unique adventure awaits. Misty Ridge Carriages in Zoar Valley offers sleigh rides, taking travelers through the fi elds and woods and along the gorge. The sleigh also stops at a rustic cabin for refreshments. For more information, visit www.mistyridgecarriage.com.

Of course, sometimes you need a break from the cold. What better way to warm up than with a game or two of bowling at EVL Bowling? While you’re there, enjoy some of Tim and Bonnie’s tasty pizza and subs, and get in a few games with the kids. If you’re looking to mix it up even more, head up 219 to Springville, and check out their version of EVL Bowling at Cascade Lanes, complete with a Tim and Bonnie’s too!

What better time to take in a movie than over a school

break? While in Springville, head to Joylan Theater for some inexpensive entertainment. For only $6 ($5 children, seniors and matinees), enjoy a family-friendly fl ick, and treat the kids to a Kids’ Combo at the concession stand, where $4 gets them a drink, popcorn and candy in one handy box. For more information, visit www.joylantheatre.com.

Need to get some work done while the kids unleash their creativity! Kids ages 4-11 are invited to attend the Winter Break Art Camp at the Cattaraugus County Arts Council (CCAC), where they can explore their creative side from Feb. 16-20. New artists (age 4-7 years) can join ClayVenture, Monday through Friday from 9-10 a.m., and older kids (ages 7-11) can join ArtVenture, from 10:30 a.m. until noon daily. The week-long camp is $65 per child, and includes all project supplies. The classes are held at the CCAC studio, 100 West Main St., Allegany. Register by calling 716-372-7455 or visit www.myartscouncil.net.

You’re sure to work up an appetite with all this fun. Why not give yourself a break and head out to one of the many area restaurants? A majority of them offer a kids’ menu—perfect for lunch, dinner or a snack to hold you over. Pick up a hot chocolate and people-watch from an outdoor fi re pit, or check out one of the new restaurants in town.

Don’t give in to cabin fever! Take advantage of the time off with your kids and enjoy all that Ellicottville and the neighboring towns have to offer this time of year!

February Break FunContinued from Front Page

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Mountain CoasterMountain Coaster1 Mangan, William HO 49.46 47.04 1:36.50 0.00 5 Elizondo, Aiden HV 50.34 48.13 1:38.47 20.01 12 Hylkema, Patrick HV 51.78 48.87 1:40.65 42.1516 Costanzo, Michael HV 52.98 49.02 1:42.00 55.85 19 Finicle, Ben HV 52.82 49.59 1:42.41 60.0222 Carbaugh, Max HV 53.60 49.96 1:43.56 71.7038 Costanzo, Nicholas HV 55.06 52.48 1:47.54 112.12

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3 Richards, Sophia HO 54.54 50.73 1:45.27 26.6810 Doro, Hannah HO 57.30 50.90 1:48.20 54.7028 Humiston, Logan HO 1:00.08 58.78 1:58.86 156.6433 McCarthy, Katie HO 1:02.10 1:00.36 2:02.46 191.07

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boxes. The layout is fun and inviting for kids and you can tell it’s a success by all the

smiles. Instructors love the kid-specifi c terrain for safe and entertaining lessons. The progression of slope pitches allows each young skier to get comfortable with sliding down and across the fall line. The entire area is surrounded by snow fencing to create a secure and safe learning area.

Holiday Valley’s dedicated efforts in snowmaking and manpower is a solid investment in the future of snow sports. Stop over and check out the fun and be sure to bring your favorite munchkins. Holiday Valley offers daily lessons and rentals for kids and can be set-up in the Creekside Lodge. Visit www.holidayvalley.com.

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Many of us remember pee wee baseball and football growing up as kids. In those sports, mud splattered little ones drag their helmets over the grass after a day of battle on the fi eld. Picturing those miniature humans dressed in tiny gear just makes you smile.

Fast forward to 2015 … and it’s winter. In an effort to keep up with the needs and wants of its youngest customers, ski areas are creating terrain-based environments for their pee-wee sliders.

Holiday Valley is leading the local charge with a custom-built snowy playground for teaching young-uns on boards and skis. The Outpost and Riglet Park offer a variety of features and structures that encourage balance development and muscle memory.

The park offers rollers that

give students a fun way to experience fore and aft balance – teaching banked turns that are a blast to ride and teach how to balance the body while the board or skis are angled on edge. Once the rollers have become old hat, there is a mini half-pipe to challenge more advanced maneuvers. There is also a handful of assorted rails, boxes and barrels, all sized for

smaller guests.Park designer and veteran

instructor John Galvin had a

vision for the area that screams “Come Play!” With his background in theater design, the free-form park design is perfect for kids to explore and learn. “We created a massive adventure area where, as we play effectively, we discover the balance and skills we need,” Galvin said. “This year’s design reminds me of a huge game of Chutes and Ladders,” he added.

Young snowboarders can be outfi tted with the latest equipment from Burton in the Creekside Rental Shop. The “Riglet” boards use a built-in cord for pulling little riders over different slopes, turns and child-sized park features. This gives them a great sense of accomplishment while building the physical tools they need to become future shredders. The boards also feature a catch-free camber design that allows them to spend more time on their feet and less time on their butts.

At the Outpost, young two-plankers can be seen learning everything from side stepping to board sliding the mini

Instructor Larry Selph is teaching this little guy how to initiate turns in the HV Riglet Park

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Grab your friends & family and head over to the Holiday Valley Tubing Co. Tubing is fun for all ages!

Tubing is all the fun of old fashioned sledding, but even better with night lights, a warming hut, a bonfire, and best of all ... a ride back up the hill! With over 20 lanes to slip, slide and yeee ha, come experience the exhilaration of pure winter fun!

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‘Your Turn’ Women’s Clinic Feb. 12-13

Th ere’s loads of fun to be had at Holiday Valley during the President’s week school break Feb. 16-20. Alpine ski or snowboard. Check out “Th e Fort” on Spruce. Try out some tricks in the terrain parks. Snowshoe or cross country ski along the ridge (cross country trails open daily until 3 p.m.). Soar down the mountain on the Sky Flyer Mountain

Coaster (located by Tannenbaum) or visit Holiday Valley Tubing Co., just a short drive from the resort on Route

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Join other ski-minded ladies for the third annual “Your Turn” Women’s Ski clinic on Th ursday and Friday, Feb. 12 and 13. Holiday Valley

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be assisted by several of Holiday Valley’s fi nest female instructors. Th e clinic is geared toward intermediate through advanced level skiers. Check

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Play It Forward Vertical Challenge

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By William Thomas

If you watched CNN earlier this week, you would have thought it was the giant King Kong himself descending upon New York City instead of a winter storm. They opened with New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio instructing his citizens to stay home. Then he closed the New York subway system and called in 7,000 soldiers from the National Guard.

Then they cut to New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo ordering all public transportation to be closed. Cuomo then banned driving in 13 counties and declared his candidacy for president.

Standing in front of her Manhattan offi ce and bundled up like an Inuit baby, the CNN anchor Erin Burnett described the oncoming onslaught of snow as: “Monstrous! Unprecedented! Horrifi c! Grotesque!” Erin was apoplectic, which means more expressive than a New York City cabbie stuck behind a rickshaw.

They cut back to Mayor de Blasio solemnly anointing the storm as “historic.” Erin Burnett, who had described the storm as “horrible, horrid, horrifi c, horrifying” but not “historic” fi red her producer.

At the top of the hour, as she turned the show and “the storm of the century” over to Anderson Cooper, Erin Burnett was still spewing storm hyperbole and verily gesticulating. Although I’m not certain as to the meaning of that word, I’m pretty sure she got some on Anderson.

Earlier, Wolf Blitzer interrupted his now 326-day personal search for that missing Malaysian airliner by caulking the windows of his Situation Room to keep out the drifting snow.

Meanwhile, over at Fox News, Bill O’Reilly claimed that, although he could not factually pin the source of the storm on President Obama, there was no question that it began in several Midwestern states that were

predominantly Democratic. Connect the dots, he said - when word of the storm fi rst leaked, President Obama boarded Air Force One and took off for India ... with his wife. Coincidence?

Back over to CNN where Wolf Blitzer predicted New York City would be locked down and hermetically sealed until late spring when the Navy Seals would arrive by sea to conduct a comprehensive body count.

Trust me - I watch way too much news - the storm closing in on the Big Apple was a bigger story at CNN than the ultimate demise of 11 hideously defl ated footballs. As far as this network was concerned, this storm, which hadn’t yet materialized, was nothing short of Hurricane Katrina cleverly disguised as Snow White.

Everybody in the evening news business, even the three big national networks in New York City, were giddy over the approaching white apocalypse and they kept insisting it needed a name. Maybe “Snow Storm Dandy” to match “Hurricane Sandy.” “Snowfall Skyfall?”

They should have named it “The Blizzard of the Six O’clock News” because all that got dumped on and damaged were the egos of on-air celebrities and the over-active imaginations of ecstatic meteorologists.

When the snow storm fi nally did take shape, it sideswiped New York City with less than ten inches of snow and carried on up to New England where people would treat it with respect and shovels and snow plows, instead of hot air and hysteria. Sadly, New York City had to bow to Boston and cancel their ticker tape parade that would have included a 141-foot ball drop.

In Buffalo, 10 inches of snow is called a “dusting.” On November 17 last year, Buffalo got hit with a storm that paralyzed the city with six feet of snow in just a few hours. Roofs caved in, many

people were trapped in their cars, 4,000 houses lost power and every man, woman and child in that city was absolutely outraged that .... that the game between the Bills and the New York Jets might be canceled.

A storm that most certainly deserved a name? January 12, 1888 started out as an unusually warm winter’s day in the Midwest with melting snow and dripping ice. Then an Arctic blast sped in from Alberta clashing with a warm front from the Gulf of Mexico, causing a cataclysmic, atmospheric train wreck. The temperature dropped ... you need to sit down for this one ... 18 degrees Fahrenheit in just three minutes. Striking Montana, Nebraska, Wisconsin and Minnesota like iced lightening - the Midwest was frozen in temperature and time. Heavy snow, high winds, blinding white-outs and 40 degrees below zero in both Fahrenheit and Celsius saw hundreds of people frozen to death, mostly children trying to get home from school. The offi cial death toll was 235 but they believe almost 500 people died.

Now that’s a storm— a historic storm worthy of a name. Two names actually. According to Wikipedia, it was called the Schoolhouse Blizzard. According to a terrifi c book by American author David Laskin, it is known as The Children’s Blizzard.

And while we’re putting name tags on everything — are we not “The Most Spoiled Generation Ever?” Just askin’.

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ObituariesRobert Brodie, 1966-2015

Robert Brodie, 48, of Salamanca, died Friday, Jan. 23, 2015, at his home following a long illness.Born March 24, 1966, in Salamanca, he was the son of Patricia Stoll Isaman of Little Valley and

the late Thomas Brodie. He was married on April 26, 1997, in the United Congregational Methodist Church to the former Diana Wilber, who survives.

He was a graduate of Little Valley High School. He had been employed as the service adviser at Edmond Chevrolet in Bradford, Pa. He had previously been employed with Trans Am Ambulance. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post 531 in Little Valley and the Square Circle Club, and a former member of both the Little Valley Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Squad. He was a past chief of the AIRVFD and Ambulance Squad. He was mechanically inclined.

Surviving besides his wife and mother are one son, Andrew Brodie at home; stepmother, Carol Brodie of Brant; and stepfather, Bruce Isaman of Little Valley.

There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Jan. 31, 2015, in the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River St., Salamanca, with Pastor Renee Adams, of Napoli United Methodist Church, offi ciating. Burial will be in Crawford Cemetery. E-condolences can be sent to [email protected] or posted to www.facebook.com/onofh.

Mavis M. Meyer, 1927-2014 Mavis M. Meyer, 87, of Route 242, passed away Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014, at Olean General

Hospital.She was born Sept. 8, 1927, in Ellicottville, a daughter of the late Raymond S. and Leanna

Wineford Frank.On Oct. 4, 1947, she married Paul W. Meyer, who predeceased her Oct. 6, 1998.She had worked at Burrell Cutlery in Ellicottville and Brooks Market in Little Valley. She also

worked at Holiday Valley day care for 17 years, and she was a cook at Cattaraugus County Jail for years.

Mrs. Meyer was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Ellicottville Historical Society, Ellicottville Alumni Association and the Cattaraugus County Deputy Sheriff’s Wives Association. She also worked with kids with disabilities in the Olean area.

She is survived by two sons, Doug (Linda) Meyer of Concord, N.C., and William (Leza Franze) Meyer of Ellicottville; a daughter, Donna Lee (David Hall) Meyer of West Valley; a granddaughter, Caylin (John Moss) Meyer of Ellicottville; and two great-grandchildren, Rae Ann Meyer and Jase Moss. Also surviving is a sister, Donna (Jim) Meyer of Cary, N.C.; and a nephew, Peter Meyer of New York City.

Besides her husband, she was predeceased by a brother, Norman Frank; a grandson, John Hasper; and a nephew, Brent Meyer.

She was buried at Sunset Hill Cemetery in Ellicottville. Memorials may be made to the Ellicottville Historical Society.

This photo, which ran in last week’s edition of the Ellicottville Times, was misdated. The photo was taken in 1944.

We apologize for the error.

school season has ended). This program has been very successful in its fi rst years, with the Junior League team beating some powerhouse teams from Olean. The Senior league team played a merged season with Franklinville in 2014, but looks to build and stand on its own in 2015.

With help from Todd Palmatier and Mike Burroughs, the league continued to grow with the addition of the fi rst girls’ Softball All Stars. That team won the ECLV 1st District 2 Softball Title in 2013. Additionally, the league now offers girl’s Junior and Senior League Softball. In its fi rst year of play under the direction of Coach Matt Ellis of Cattaraugus and Phil Jimerson of Great Valley, they were able to take a team to the Far West State qualifi er, which was hosted in Cattaraugus.

In the 25 years that the program has been in existence, it would not have been possible without the community’s generous support and resources, as well as the great ball diamonds to play games on. We are hoping in 2015 to

get the Ellicottville Village Park fi elds in tip-top shape to be able to offer some summer baseball tournaments to help build the Baseball and Softball programs for the local High Schools.

Of course, the program is always looking for volunteers and this year is no different, so if you would like to make a difference in a child’s life, please come out and join this great Little League Baseball and Softball program. The Kids of Little League would like to thank everyone from past, present and future and the School’s of Cattaraugus/Little Valley and Ellicottville for all their support.

The Little League is selling Gun Raffl e tickets starting this week for $20. The funds raised will be used to help buy new bats, catchers’ equipment and helmets for the safety of all our children. The Raffl e will be held on April 4 beginning at 5 p.m., at the Great Valley Fire Hall. To purchase raffl e tickets or for more information, contact Todd Palmatier at [email protected] or call (716) 244-0964.

By Todd PalmatierThe combined Ellicottville,

Cattaraugus, Little Valley Little League Baseball team is celebrating its 25th anniversary this spring as the league continues to grow with the addition of the West Valley and Ashford communities in 2014. This merger has not only increased the number of players, but added opportunities for the league to participate in various tournaments.

Due to the fact that many local villages could no longer fi eld their own leagues, the ECLV began in 1990. Initially, the league was under the direction of Ken Dankert, Glenn Hall and Mary Jo Woodarek. After a few years, the reins were handed over to Marty Burroughs, who helped form the fi rst All Star teams in order to compete in district play, while also hosting district tournaments.

With the help of Varsity Baseball Coaches Chuck Senn, Chris Mendall and Todd Palmatier, the ECLV program grew to include Junior and Senior League Baseball (which takes place after the high

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By Jann WiswallAfter holding a public

hearing on the matter at its Jan. 26 meeting, the Town of Ellicottville’s Planning Board approved a special use permit and the site plan applications for a new fi tness center to be located on Route 219 in the former Marble Works building. The new center will be called Groove Fitness.

The owners of the future business, husband and wife team Phillip Vogt and Dionne Kress, presented their initial plans to the board at its December meeting. Since then, they made the board’s requested revisions to their parking, lighting, signage and landscaping plans. Those revised plans met with the board’s approval as presented. Some minor changes to the site’s new sanitary waste disposal system will be worked out between the contractor and the town’s engineer. In addition, the board asked the owners to widen the “throat openings” on both sides of the driveway.

Several permits from several state agencies also are required as part of the process since the business is located off a state highway.

After conducting a State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) on the plan, during which the board determined it “will not result in signifi cant adverse environmental impact,” the site plan was approved with the conditions noted above.

Next, the planning board heard from John and Jake Northrup who are making mostly interior changes to a Northrup property just across Route 219 from the new fi tness center. John Northrup plans to turn part of the space in one building into a two- to three-bedroom apartment. The other building will become an indoor golf training facility run by John’s son and golf pro, Jake Northrup. The training facility will feature a 10x15’ golf simulator, a blackout enclosure, a launch monitor, a putting green and all sorts of other top-of-the-line technology in vogue these days for golfers who want to improve their skills over the winter months. Lessons will be scheduled by appointment only.

Because there are two buildings of mixed use involved, the planning board classifi ed the application as a

Master Planned Development, and because of that classifi cation, the plan had to be presented to the county planning board. That board, however, chose not to weigh in on the matter at its January meeting since it was not considered a countywide issue.

The town planning board conducted its SEQR, determined the project will not result in “signifi cant adverse environmental impact,” and set a public hearing on the project for its Feb. 23 meeting.

Finally, the board reviewed and approved a sign permit for EllicottVillas. The design presented, a variation on the old, included space for a phone number, but phone numbers and other marketing information cannot be permanent features on permanent signs per town rules. As a result, the board approved the sign on the condition that the phone number portion of the sign is temporary and removable and that, once all units are sold, the phone number is to be removed.

The next meeting of the Town Planning Board will be held on Monday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. in the Town/Village Hall.

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about her new endeavor and has created a roomy and bright space with age appropriate toys and activities for the children. But, she is adamant that there will be no television or computers at this daycare. She plans to get right down there with the children and interact with them individually and as a group, encouraging

development of socialization and getting them excited about learning.

“I offer an emergent, child-driven curriculum based on the children’s interests with the goal of getting them excited about learning. If they show an interest in zoo animals, I will construct a program based on this interest with stories and activities,” said Germain.

The spacious, converted garage includes a bathroom and kitchenette and is set up with different interest areas.

There is a cozy dining table for meals (breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack) and activities, and a child-sized living room to provide a homey atmosphere. And, there’s a large window in front where children can wave goodbye to their parents and greet them when they come to pick them up.

Outdoor activities are held in a huge fenced-in backyard. The natural rural setting is surrounded by cows, horses, chickens, dogs and a creek. Germain plans to provide innovative activities outside as well as inside.

“There will be baskets hanging in a tree with books, stuffed animals and blankets to encourage children to read,” she said.

This children’s haven is a parent’s dream day care.

Germain is currently open seven days a week during the school year; Monday – Friday only in the summer. For more information, call 716-449-0871 or email [email protected].

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By Mary FoxThe spanking new Sunfl ower

House Family Day Care Center has opened on Brewer Cross Road in Great Valley and its owner, Kris Germain, is ready to welcome up to eight children from six weeks to 12-years old.

Germain, who has a degree in Elementary Education, has worked for 22 years in day care and social work. She owned her own day care center in St. Mary’s, PA, and more recently was a day care director in Buffalo.

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The Night Sky – This class will be led by long-time amateur astronomer Bert Probst and is structured for adults over the age of 16. In this class you will discover what’s up there in the Ellicottville night sky. We’ll cover all sorts of good subjects including the moon, planets, constellations, galaxies, star clusters, meteors, the northern lights and the International Space Station. Each participant will receive a planisphere, which we’ll use to fi nd our way around the night sky. The class will meet from 7 - 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3 and 10. The $15 fee

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The Library book sale will be open Friday Feb. 13-14 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and will continue for another few weeks after that during normal business hours and on a fi ll a bag/make a donation basis. If you are bringing books to donate to the sale, please drop them off by Thursday Feb. 12.

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The JV team returned to the court Friday night to take on North Collins and came away with their fi rst win of the season, 36-34. The team was led in the scoring department by Whitmer with 16, Derric Leiper with 13 and Jonah Rust with 3 to help the boys secure their fi rst win.

In Varsity action, the team fi nished the week 2-0 with wins over Fillmore and North Collins. The Eagles won 51-30 over Fillmore and was led by the freshman triple-threat – Elliott Bowen with 17 points, Griffi n Chudy with 9 and Austin Grinols with 7. In Friday night’s match-up with North Collins, the Eagles won 70-42 and were led by senior Captain Phalla Musall with 17 points. Freshmen Grinols and Bowen each chipped in 12 points on the night, and junior Cameron Eddy helped the Eagles with 11 points on the night. The Eagles are now 8-6 overall and 3-2 in league play.

In boys’ modifi ed basketball, the Eagles start the season with a 1-2 record. They lost their fi rst two games to Portville and Hinsdale but won over West Valley. Eighth grader Steven Rowland has led the team in all three games, scoring 16, 18 and 17 respectively. He also contributed double digit rebounds in each game. In

By Todd PalmatierThe Ellicottville Eagles

Girls Varsity & JV teams each played one game last week and both came home with victories on the North Collins court. The JV team was led in the scoring department by Jenna Aldrich, Madison Harris and Sierra Maybee, while Maybee led the team in double digit rebounds as well.

The Varsity team made quick work of North Collins with a 59-19 fi nal score. North Collins had no answer for sophomore stand-out Marissa Hamilton who scored 28 of the team’s 59 points (and three 3-pointers). Hamilton was followed in the scoring department by freshman Evelyn Cortez with 9 points. Cheyenne Maybee led the team in the boards with double-digit rebounds on the night. It was the fi rst time all season the entire varsity squad scored in the game. The Eagles now stand at 7-5 overall and 4-1 in league play.

The Eagles Boys Varsity and JV teams had two games apiece last week. The JV team split the week 1-1 with a tough-fought loss to the Fillmore Eagles of Section 5. The team was led by sophomore Austin Whitmer and Freshman Noah Stuve in the scoring department, while Jay Magera and Evan Palmatier led the team in rebounds.

the Portville game, Mitchell Gregory chipped in 6 points, while in the Hinsdale game Niklas Logel and Brenden Chudy each chipped in 3 points. In the win over West Valley, Jordan Grinols helped the Eagles win with 4 points in the winning cause.

In youth basketball, the Eagles 5/6 Grade team played in a Cuba Rebels round-robin tourney and walked away the winners of the Large School division, with wins over Franklinville (48-36) and Allegany (46-41). The boys returned to the court in Allegany on Sunday afternoon and continued their winning streak by beating the Gators 37-33. The Eagles have this week off as they prepare for a busy tournament schedule in the month of February.

In Alpine Skiing, the Eagles are still enjoying great success on the mountain in the Giant Slalom. At Kissing Bridge, Hannah Doro fi nished fi rst & Shelby Toth took home second. For the boys, Jesse Both took second, Alex Paddock fi nished third, Adrian DeOrbe took ninth and Lucas Foster and Victor Reiman came home in 10th and 11th respectively. Coach Kelly Fredrickson is happy with the Eagles performances this year.

Eagles Sports Roundup

ECS Basketball • Photos by Ellicottville Sports Boosters

Congratulations to Julia S. Schwartz!ECS Graduate Julia S. Schwartz has been selected for the Dean’s List for the fall semester of 2014 at the State University of New York College at Cortland.

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Chair Carl Calarco reported that the State Education Department (SED) has approved the school’s roof replacement plans as presented. The plans were sent to SED for review before district voters approved the newest capital project in order to speed the process. The roof work, as well as construction of the new south vestibule and installation of the sound system in the new multi-purpose room (all of which was approved by voters on Jan. 21), will be completed while workers are on-site completing the larger capital project that is under way. Bid requests for the roof project will be advertised on Feb. 2.

Principals’ ReportsConnie Poulin, elementary

school principal, reported that teachers have been doing their mid-year benchmarking to assess student achievement. The school is looking at moving teachers and aides around to provide extra support where it is especially needed. In addition, during recent faculty meetings, teachers have been discussing best practices in writing instruction at each grade level.

Both Poulin and Middle/

High School Principal Bob Miller are looking forward to the upcoming 6th grade transition night, an annual event that celebrates the student’s advancement to middle school. Poulin noted that this is a “great group of kids,” which she expects will be a nice addition to the middle school next year.

Miller reported that a handful of students are taking Regents exams this week to improve past scores. He also reported that the 7th grade leadership program, the middle school spelling bee and sophomore career day at BOCES all were successful. In addition, the honors English class students were invited to St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts to see a performance of the play Wuthering Heights. While there, students were able to visit the facility’s art galleries and had a meal in the university dining hall. “This was a great opportunity to learn a bit about life on a college campus,” he said.

The next meeting of the Ellicottville Central School Board will be held Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school library.

ECS School BoardContinued from Front Page

Ward agreed that it is pleased that West Valley selected ECS, but that West Valley’s choice must be accepted by the ECS community before any further discussion takes place. As Ward said, “now ECS has a lot of work to do.”

That work starts with an open discussion with the community – parents, students, coaches, boosters and all other interested parties.

“The community will have important suggestions and ideas about how to make it work, but not everyone will be happy” about joining forces, Ward noted. “We need to hear those concerns and weigh the pros and cons in order to make the right decision for everyone involved.”

He did remind the board that all teams would still be the Ellicottville Eagles. There would be no combination of names or mascots with West Valley.

The fi rst step in the process is to hold a community meeting on the subject, which the board scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Announcements about the meeting will be placed in local newspapers and reminders will be sent to all parents and other interested


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January 31Stone Soup Dinner for

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Everyone knows about Cattaraugus County’s excellent snowmobiling trails, and a great place to start is in Randolph, where trails branch off into three different townships:

Conewango, Napoli, and Coldspring. To download a map of the Cattaraugus County snowmobile trails, visit http://enchantedmountains.com/downloads/map/snowmobile-trails-map. For an updated report of Randolph’s trail conditions, visit Randolph’s snowmobiling club on Facebook at Elibomwons Snowmobile Club.

Snowmobilers will be delighted to fi nd that there are some great opportunities to recharge in Randolph along the way. Be sure to stop at Pete’s Place located at 97 Main Street, a spot that has long been a favorite of two well-known snowmobilers: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly. Pete’s has the biggest, freshest burgers in the area, and if you’re there on a Friday, be sure to try Pete’s homemade chicken fi ngers or fi sh fry, which are made with real, fresh

chicken and fi sh – no frozen, processed items here!

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, the Randolph Area Community Development Corporation is hosting a brand new event on Saturday, Feb. 7, called “My Doll and Me: A Valentine Tea.”

Held at the Randolph Free Library at 26 Jamestown St., this event is a great way to spend time with your daughter or granddaughter and her doll, including the popular American Girl dolls. Enjoy tea and goodies, plus games, crafts and a raffl e to win the American Girl doll of your choice! Choose from two seatings: 12-2 p.m. or 3-5 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for girls and their dolls, with proceeds going toward future community projects of the Randolph Development Corporation. Call 720-1278 to reserve your seat for this special day!

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