BEAT ON THE STREET:...... PAGE 13 February 4th - February 10th, 2021 Volume 16 ~ Issue 5 A FREE Weekly Publication Serving Ellicottville and Surrounding Communities Visit our website at: www.thevillagerny.com FREE CHQ-CATT CO’s Community Newspaper

Area Events Celebrating Valentine’s Day Groundhog Digs Up More Snow AMERICAN HEART MONTH February 1st - February 28th 8 Types of Love to Embrace Including Family & Pets How a Movie Made a Small Town Famous Across the United States

BLACK HISTORY MONTH February 1st - February 28th Across the United States

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS February 17th - February 22nd Across the United States ALLEGANY STATE PARK Open Daily • 24 Hours Allegany State Park, Salamanca NANNEN ARBORETUM Open Daily • Till Dusk Town of Ellicottville, Ellicottville

EVL VILLAGE PARK Open Daily • Till Dusk Village of Ellicottville, Ellicottville

LETCHWORTH STATE PARK Open Daily • Till Dusk By Carol Fisher-Linn Dan Grauer from the University The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club makes regular appearances Letchworth State Park, Castille of Houston and the Tel Aviv in The Mardi Gras Day Parade in Ellicottville. They were Whether you are single, unattached, University); Antony and Cleopatra sponsored by The Villager Newspaper for many years. Pictured LONG POINT STATE PARK or very much into a relationship, this (think the ultimate: dying for love here in Ellicottville’s 2019 parade is the club’s former President Open Daily • Till Dusk is the day to celebrate. Please don’t - one by sword and one by asp Bill Deeley (far left) and current handler. 4459 NY-430, Bemus Point forget to love on your parents, your bite) 41BC to 30BC; Shah Jahan children and your faithful pets, too. and Mumtaz Mahal (think a wee By Shelby Toth spectators in the crowd. SCOBY DAM PARK Tina Turner asked, “What’s love memorial to their love called the Thankfully for Phil and his Open Daily, Till Dusk got to do with it?” Just ask Adam Taj Mahal - 1600’s); Romeo and On Tuesday morning, February handlers, aka The Punxsutawney Scoby Hill Road, Springville and Eve who might have lived and Juliet (think star-crossed lovers 2, 7:25am, Punxsutawney Phil Groundhog Club, virtual turnout GRIFFIS SCULPTURE PARK loved forever had it not been for that caught in a blood feud between decreed that we will endure for the event was fantastic. The Open Daily, Till Dusk darned bite of apple - (think Eden the Montagues and the Capulets. six more weeks of winter. This live YouTube feed garnered over Mill Valley Rd, East Otto 209,000 years ago, according to Dr. Doesn’t end well - 1600’s); marked the 135th celebration of 250,000 views, and the Club’s Eran Elhaik from the University Groundhog’s Day, and of course, MIDWAY STATE PARK of Sheffield and by Professor See “VALENTINE” Page 8 the first event with very few See “GROUNDHOG” Page 10 Open Mon-Fri • 8-4:30pm 4859 NY-430, Bemus Point

KINZUA BRIDGE STATE PARK Virtual Penguin Paddle 2021 Holiday Valley Builds New Lift Open Daily • 8-4pm 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett Holiday Valley’s Adaptive Ski Program Fundraiser Can-Am Boarder Predicted to Open in Fall

ROCK CITY PARK Open Daily • 9-5pm 505 NY-16, Olean

For more information on NY Parks visit parks.ny.gov

Advertise All Your Upcoming Attractions & Events Here Call: 716-699-2058 Bottom terminal of New Yodeler Quad to be built this year. Email: [email protected] (See full story page 5.) www.thevillagerny.com By Shelby Toth Community Solar Installation in Otto. The group proposing the By Jessica Schultz, project is Dimension Energy, based Staff Writer The Cattaraugus County out of Atlanta, Georgia. The IDA Industrial Development Agency Board from the Town of Otto has Sneak Peek Still living through the held their Board of Directors received a letter of support, and the Inside this Issue... pandemic, a lot of regular events Meeting on Tuesday, February 2. group voted to set a public hearing are postponed or sitting in limbo, The group had multiple projects for this project in roughly 12 to 13 have no fear, Holiday Valley to discuss, with the last on the list days. USPS, UPS or FedEx.. Pg. 12 and the Lounsbury Adaptive Ski taking up a bulk of the meeting’s The Board then moved to passing Program are still bringing the time. a resolution for a prior application. History of Differences Between Available Shipping Methods First on the agenda was a new See “PENGUIN” Page 11 proposal for a new 5.0 MW See “CCIDA” Page 14 Play On Western New York EVL Chamber Spotlight: Slopeside Many Activities Approved to Resume Feb. 1 Bar & BBQ, Long Line of Family Business

By Jessica Miller By Casey Barber Shipping and delivering to and from homes and businesses has always been vital to daily life and operations. Packages, whether care packages Not so long-ago, most activities had to be postponed Slopeside Bar & BBQ is a must stop at 6089 Route from family or large orders of merchandise, have to be passed along or modified to help slow the spread of COVID-19. 219 in Ellicottville! Located directly next to Holiday somehow from their point of origin to their intended final destination. Workplaces, schools, and hobbies adapted their Valley Resort, you will find delicious food and drinks practices when able and paused when they couldn’t. with large screen TVs to watch live sporting events. Now that time has passed and more is understood about You can’t beat that! coronavirus prevention, many pastimes can be safely I recently caught up with Katelyn Tekavec, who owns Frozen Feet Around Cassadaga Lake... Pg. 9 resumed. Some team sports have just been approved to Slopeside with her husband, Bob Tekavec. Check out resume in Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties, much the interview! 2nd Annual 50K, This Saturday, Feb. 6 in Cassadaga to the delight of athletes and fans alike. The Villager (V): What inspired you and your The Chautauqua County Health Department and husband, Bob, to open Slopeside Bar & BBQ? Cassadaga will be hosting the 2nd annual 50K as part of the Winter the Cattaraugus County Health Department will be Festival on Saturday February 6th. Katelyn Tekavec (K): Ultimately, I would say See “SPORTS” Page 15 See “SLOPESIDE” Page 14

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Publisher’s Word Nettie’s Beaded Earrings Open 7 Days a Week • Serving all of Western New York “Great Things In Store!” Onohsagwe:de’ Cultural Center Features Beadwork of Nettie Hepner I’m looking forward to The weekend upon us is staged to be Pow Wow where she purchased an extended winter season a good one as well with Super Bowl a pair of brick stitch earrings. (Thanks Punxsutawney Sunday taking the stage. Whether She explains, “I brought them Phil!) and the upcoming you’re a Kansas City Chiefs or (cough, home and studied them. I President’s Day long cough) a Tom Brady fan, Super Bowl eventually ripped them apart bead by bead. I figured out Sandy Goode Tina Dillon Andree McRae Rick Jackson weekend at the end of Sunday is a day to celebrate! And don’t Lic. R.E. Assoc. Lic. Real Estate Lic. Assoc. Real Lic. Assoc. Real next week! It’s great that forget the best part of the game on Sunday how to make my very own Broker, Mgr Salesperson Estate Broker Estate Broker President’s Day coincides – THE COMMERCIALS! Speaking of pair”. Nettie began making with Valentine’s Day, commercials, The Villager group offers a earrings for family members leaving no room for excuse one-stop media shop for all your advertising and started selling her work. not to take the time to needs (shameless plug). If you are looking to After a few years she started pamper yourself and the ones that you love. We have get your name in clients’ hands, please feel getting more confident. some insightful information about the romantic free to drop me a line at info@thevillagerny. She tells us, “I started going Valentine’s holiday on the cover this week, as well com. Until next week, enjoy the read and to Charla Bach’s beading as of our neighboring furry friend Phil. the big game!… JCZ group. I met a lot of talented Carol Thomas Jennifer Glatz Jan McHugh ladies! Charla used to pick on Matthew LaRusch Lic. Assoc. Real Lic. Real Estate Lic. Real Estate me all the time saying, “You 716-651-5626 Estate Broker Salesperson Salesperson didn’t make that!” she was a Today, we continue to feature beading proved to be much character that lady! Before I more work from Hodinöhso:ni’̈ more challenging than I had knew it people would come artists and craftspeople. For the anticipated. I tried so hard for from all over asking for my next couple weeks we will be months. Still, I couldn’t finish work! I needed a business sharing beautiful beadwork a single project!” name. I had one very loyal by Nettie Hepner, owner of After about a year of customer who always referred Franklinville Ellicottville Ellicottville Netties Beaded Earrings. “becoming so good at making to her earrings as her “Netties”. Nettie is Seneca, Wolf Clan knots”, her grandma Maxine I absolutely loved that! That’s Pay mortgage w/rental income Lovingly cared for home w/ Convenience of walking from the Allegany Territory. Dowler told her about a class at where I got my name “Netties from duplex! Easily converted adequate space for a group or downtown from furnished 4 bdrm, back to single-family home. looking for Village living. 3 bth Village home on 1/3 acre! Nettie began beading around the Seneca-Iroquois National Beaded Earrings”…I have sold MLS# B1287486...$51,900 MLS#B1303430...$285,000 MLS#B1307824...$360,000 the age of 12, after attending Museum. She continues, “I thousands of different pairs of the Veteran’s Pow Wow in believe the class was taught earrings and projects. There Salamanca, New York. During by a lady named Kathy are people from all over the the Pow Wow, she states, “I Mitchell. It was a 3-day class world who own my jewelry. ran into my Seneca language on barrette making. She was From Mexico to Alaska and so teacher (Tom Printup). He had so encouraging! I FINISHED much more!” a stand set up; he was selling my first beaded project! It was Today, Nettie has a large Happy Birthday beads. I was so attracted a little pink hair barrette! It was display at Mongillo Jewelers Little Valley Ellicottville Cold Spring Drew Cerza “Wing King”... February 5th • to all the different sparkly far from perfect but I actually 10x the size of when she first MUST SEE ! Beautiful, well Spend 10 -11 weeks a year at Wooded 8.21 acres just outside Katherine McIntosh... February 5th • Megan Merzac... February 6th • colors, varieties and textures finished! I was so proud of that started with much more than kept, updated two story 4 bdrm your home away from home Randolph. Great opportunity Sarah Bartz Smith... February 6th • Ryan Campbell... February 7th • of beads. I asked him if he barrette! I actually still have it just earrings. 2 bth home. and enjoy Ellicottville’s beauty. for a place for your new home. MLSB#B1309533...$279,900 MLS# B1256915...$69,900 MLS#B1303166 ...$25,000 Annie Widger... February 7th • Bill Brown... February 7th • could help me pick out some today!” You can see more of her work . of the basic materials I would A year later Nettie found on Facebook at facebook.com/ Jimmy Curtis... February 7th • Sue O’Neil... February 8th • need to get started. Although herself back at the Veterans nettiegretti SOLD! Katie Jane Clark... February 8th • Cassandra Felt-Hawkins... February 16th • UNDER CONTRACT! UNDER CONTRACT! Mary Vahl... February 17th • Laurie Dux... February 17th • Craig Hall... February 17th • Anna Solar... February 18th • 2021/2022 Directory Stacy McCarragher... February 18th • Luan Bobinchuck.. February 18th • Drug Free Communities Grant Great Valley Scott Campbell... February 19th • Laura Kohler... February 20th • Springville Reg. Service Coalition Gets $600K for Substance Abuse Prevention Leon Lyndon Kathy Ahlstrom... February 20th • Bill Reading... February 22nd • Springville, NY—The Beautiful 4 bdrm 2.5 bth This 3 bdrm ranch on just 4 bdrm 2.5 bath home on less Oen for coctil lit foo June Gatewood Zipp... February 22nd farmhouse on 41+ acres! Home under 3 acres was only on the than an acre sold in less than Springville Regional Service was on the market for 8 days! market a short time! 30 days over asking price! ri Str -12 Coalition has been awarded MLS#B1306333...$329,900 MLS#B1298704...$80,000 MLS#B1291645..$255,000 etrin octil one a five-year, $600,000 federal Village Seeks Applicants grant provided through the 34 Washington St., Ellicottville NY The Village of Ellicottville will be accepting applications for a full time position in Drug Free Communities (716) 699-9143 our Public Works Department. Please call 716-498-4140 for application information. (DFC) Support Program. 716-699-4695 9 e. Washington St, Ellicottville NY Collaboratively, coalition howardhanna.com/communities/ellicottville-ny partners from The John R. Oishei Foundation’s Mobile Important Message Safety-Net Team, WNY Town Board Meetings will not be open in person to the public until further notice. United Against Drug & 12 Monroe Street You may join by telephone by calling: 978-990-5297 Passcode: 678680 Alcohol Abuse, the National Guard Counterdrug Task Ellicottville, NY 14731 Force, the Prevention Resource Center, the Rural & Wellness Outreach Center and the Representatives from the Springville Regional Service Office: 716-699-8888 tness Cent Springville Griffith Institute Coalition and the greater Springville community assemble Fi er School District formed the for the announcement of the $600,000 federal grant grant writing sub-committee provided through the Drug Free Communities (DFC) of the coalition. Support Program.

“The Village of Springville

is extremely fortunate that Coalition.” providers, public service the Drug Free Communities The Drug-Free Communities organizations and individuals Grant was awarded to Support Program was created to improve the quality of life, Healthier You. A Better You. Springville Regional Service in 1997 by the Drug-Free including the prevention of Karen Mock Caitlin Croft David Blanchard Affordable Memberships • Classes • Bootcamps • Personal Training • Massage Services Coalition,” said Village of Communities Act to help substance abuse for youth, Manager, RE Broker RE Salesperson Associate RE Broker • Chiropractic Services. Download our APP, StudioBookings, to sign up for CLASSES! Springville Mayor William communities combat local for the greater Springville Cell: 716-818-3200 Cell: 716-440-7933 Cell: 716-474-7024 Krebs. “The Coalition youth substance abuse by community by facilitating 5A Park Avenue, Ellicottville NY 14731 (off Rockwell Avenue) 716-699-1100 working with the John R. providing them with federal cooperation, collaboration, Oishei Foundation and other grants. The program is communication and creation regional groups has identified administered by the Office of of initiatives. National Technical Honor Society local drug problems, and now National Drug Control Policy For more information funded a program to target (ONDCP) and managed about the Drug Free CABOCES Announces Students Inducted in 2021 these problems in our Village. by the Centers for Disease Communities grant or the Olean, NY – January 29, families. “While we had to Maria DeGiglio, Medical This is a good example of Control and Prevention Springville Regional Service 2021 – Twelve Career and change our ceremony a bit due Professions, Allegany- how partnership improves (CDC). Coalition, please contact: Margaret Kandefer Brooke Szpaicher Technical Education (CTE) to COVID-19 regulations, we Limestone a Village. On behalf of the About the Springville Annie Todd, Community James Pierce Regional Service Coalition Impact Coordinator at the RE Salesperson RE Salesperson students from the CA BOCES wanted to make sure to honor Brooke DeYoe, Early Village I extend our thanks RE Salesperson to Community Coordinator (SRSC) The Springville Mobile Safety-Net Team, at Cell: 716-244-0608 Cell: 716-904-0394 Cell: 716-244-7752 CTE Center at Olean were these students who work so Childhood Education and inducted last week into the hard to learn skills in their Human Services, Portville Annie Todd and the entire Regional Service Coalition (716) 553-7803 or atodd@ National Technical Honor respective fields and who look Haylee Jozwiak, Criminal Springville Regional Service unites human resource MSNTWNY.org. Society in a special ceremony. forward to this special event.” Justice, Hinsdale The National Technical CA BOCES CTE Center Cheyenne Herrick, Honor Society (NTHS) at Olean Principal, Cory Cosmetology, Hinsdale CRCF Scholarship Applications exists to honor, recognize, Pecorella, said that he is Hannah DeArmitt, Criminal and empower students proud of the new inductees Justice, Olean Students Can Apply for Catt. Region Comm. Foundation Scholarships, Feb. 1st and teachers in Career & and the opportunities that Nathan Armstrong, Audio Technical Education. As the come from membership in Visual Productions, Hinsdale OLEAN, N.Y., January 18, educational goals. Awards pursue a trade degree or 2-or honor society for Career & the NTHS. “These students Alyssa Bushnell, Early 2021 — The Cattaraugus are available to students at 4-year college degree. Kathy Technical Education, NTHS work so hard,” he said. “Their Childhood Education and Region Community specific high schools, students Jowsey Spirit Memorial serves over 100,000 active induction tonight will allow Human Services, Portville Foundation will open its with different majors, Scholarship – for graduating members annually in both them to be connected to an As the regional leader scholarship application students with different career Ten Broeck Academy/ secondary and postsecondary organization that focuses in education services, CA process to area students goals and more. New awards Franklinville Central School chapters across country. Since specifically on helping BOCES offers state-of-the- February 1. Students can apply year include: Robert E. Hull graduating students who have its founding in 1984, nearly 1 students achieve their goals art programs for learners using the online scholarship VMD Memorial Scholarship worked hard academically million students have become in future CTE education and of all ages and abilities as portal at cattfoundation. – first preference for minority and embody school spirit. NTHS alumni. NTHS honors careers.” well as cost-effective shared org/apply-for-scholarships. or female Olean High School Applicants will apply the achievements of top CTE New inductees included: services for 22 component Students can complete students, Nelson M. Beard entirely online and submit students, provides close to Kaidyn West, Media school districts. CA BOCES one common scholarship Memorial Scholarship – for supporting documentation $300,000 in scholarships Communications Technology, empowers students to achieve application to become graduating Salamanca High such as transcripts and annually, and strives to Olean their maximum potential eligible for awards from School students, Tim Bushnell recommendations from help connect education Damien Sorvillo, Media by offering a wide variety some 65-scholarship funds. Memorial Scholarship chosen references using the and industry to build a Communications Technology, of innovative programs Scholarships are available – for graduating Olean online portal. Applications highly skilled workforce. Portville and support that include to students throughout the High and Portville Central must be completed and CA BOCES Media Destiny Rung, Audio Visual special education, career and region (including, depending School Graduates, Ginger submitted by April 1. Communications Technology Productions, Portville technical education, adult on the criteria of each fund, D. Schroder Legislative Students and parents may teacher, Amber Christensen, Lucas Smith, Criminal and continuing education, Cattaraugus, Allegany, Scholarship – for a graduating contact CRCF Database and organized the event and said Justice, Portville technology support, and Chautauqua and McKean high school student residing Donor Services Manager at that year after year it is a high Jordyn Harasta, Medical instructional support services. (PA) counties) for a multitude in Cattaraugus County [email protected] or point for students and their Professions, Franklinville To learn more, caboces.org. of interests and career/ Legislative District 3 who will 716-301-2723. 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Holiday Valley Weekly Update: HoliMont Updates New Yodeler Lift: COMING SOON Teaching Tips for Terrific Tots Weekly Column We will be building two new (JE): We will use local The By Brooke Spaizcher lift houses and dealing with contractors for the holding the kids between your any electrical infrastructure concrete work, moving the “ legs. The idea is to familiarize As most of us know, Holiday that must be changed. It is Champagne Warming Hut, the kids with the experience of Valley is constantly updating going to be an extremely busy the construction of the new SUPER SAVER” sliding on skis. Travis: “For and keeping up with the times. off season that starts the day Lift Houses, site work, trees the first experience, pick theDid you know this spring, we close!” Curtis explained. and grading and the crane .99 day – the day matters – do it a new high-speed chair is Jane continued to explain company. $499 SKI PACKAGE on a day when the sun shines.” coming to the hill!? Yodeler is the importance of a new lift (V): What are pros/cons of Travis is obviously saying to going to getting a completely and how the Valley comes having your very own team Includes Adult Skis, Boots, Bindings & Poles make sure you have all the new face “lift,” if you know to the idea of purchasing build the lift? positive factors in play to turn what I mean! and assembling one. (JE): The biggest Pro is once 5 Monroe Street, Ellicottville • (716) 699-2054 your kids onto skiing. Travis: I took some time to talk The Villager (V): What our crew installs the new lift, “Give the kids some leeway, with Holiday Valley’s, Jane makes it necessary for a new they will know every part of Open Daily. when they’re done, they’re Eshbaugh and Jim Curits, to lift? that lift and its helps with the done.” The next part was also learn more about the upcoming Jane Eshbaugh (JE): It will maintenance of the lift. great, a philosophy of life, not project that will begin after the be a better experience for (V): Are there other lifts or lift just skiing. Travis: “Let them winter ski season and brings the customer with faster ride changes happening this spring struggle – put on their own us into spring. times and fewer stops. Yodeler for the upcoming 2021-2022 Get the Look at boots and ski clothes, carry “This summer is going to be is one of our slowest traveling winter season? their own skis, get up on their big; we are going to install a lifts except for Creekside, the (JE): We are at the planning own.” Music to Travis’s ears: new Doppelmayr High Speed beginner lift. stages of possibly adding 10 “Let me do it on my own dad.” Detachable Lift at Yodeler. We (V): Who is behind the bike carriers to the Spruce Nice. are one of a few ski areas in planning of putting in a new Lift for summer weekend Travis said to forget about the country that installs all our lift? operations. So, mountain Dry Goods teaching. Have the kids try to own lifts. It is a huge benefit (JE): It is a group effort bikers can buy a lift pass to model what you do (obviously because when we are finished from the Board of Directors, load their bikes on the lift, then skiing in a wedge, or what we installing it, we will know that Holiday Management Team get off at the top of Spruce to call a “pizza” with the kids lift inside and out. We have to and Mountain Operations ride the trails on the ridge line. at first, with the toes pointedremove the current Yodeler lift (V): It was mentioned that (V): How do you think this By Travis Widger are living it with their young in and the heels splayed out). and get it ready to ship to the Holiday Valley is one of the new lift is going to benefit the and Dan Balkin ski family of Luty (2), Finn Travis also said, “Priority new buyer. We have to get the few ski areas that installs their upcoming winter seasons? (4), and Jack (6). Travis had Number 1 – just have fun!” slope ready and regraded for own lifts, why is this? (JE): It will help reduce the Our HoliMont Snowsports great insights about the entire Travis recalled that his dad new foundations for the new (JE): It saves money and when number of stops for beginners Director, Travis Widger, is co- ski experience for tots, not just would say to him, “Look at the lift. We are changing the you have an experienced staff because it will load like Mardi author of this week’s column. how to get them turning. bear on this side of the woods, locations for loading and it makes perfect sense. Gras, Tannenbaum, and Travis is the fourth generation The ski experience starts at look at the deer on the other unloading for the new lift, it (V): What training goes into Morning Star (the other high- of Widgers skiing in home: The first pair of skis side of the woods.” Kids will will load where the bottom lift learning how to do this? speed quads) at a slower speed Ellicottville. Great grandfather Travis acquired for his kids turn their skis in the direction hose is now and unload where (JE): It is more of “on the thus making it easier to get on Jack helped clear Ellicottville’s were hand-me-downs from they are looking. Travis also the Champagne mountain job” training; we have always the lift. original ski slope, Greer LL Bean. They were simple said you can say to kids, warming hut is now. The installed all of our lifts and It is pretty exciting to see Hill. His grandfather Pete plastic skis with a single strap “follow your mom, follow warming hut will be moved to have a very experienced crew all the changes constantly Widger was the Director of the on each ski that snow boots your grandpa” – anything to a new location. Along with and continue to teach the happening at Holiday Valley. Holiday Valley Ski School and could slide under to loosely make them turn. the new lift, we must do all the younger team members. Stay tuned to the website long-time GM at HoliMont. secure the toddler to the normal maintenance on lifts, (V): Do you strictly use all (www.holidayvalley.com) and 17 Washington Street, Ellicottville NY • 699-2293 • www.daffevl.com In the picture, Travis is skiing At one time, Travis’s dad skis. These skis familiarize with two aspiring expert snowmaking, slope lighting, Holiday Valley manpower, or their social media accounts Mike Widger ran the Racing kids with the greatest of skiers, his daughter Luty (2) mowing slopes, grooming do you have to contract out to for updates of the upcoming Program at Holiday Valley, humankind’s inventions – and family friend Easton equipment, just to name a few. local builders as well? project! Hours: and Travis’s cousin Jack snow skis. The kids were set Mcgee (3). They are using Widger was the Race Director loose to clomp around the an ingenious device built by Closed Monday at HoliMont. As you might house and the snowy back HoliMont expert instructor focus is how we want to and is writing a new database surmise from such a storied yard. Travis then acquired Mark Vivian off a design Don approach a customer these for them to track their clients. Tuesday - Thursday 12-8pm skiing history, running into a real (teeny tiny) ski boots for introduced to Snowsports by days. We give them scenarios “I’m in demand!” he said. Friday & Saturday 12-10pm member of the Widger clan at his kids and just let them wear the Ulsrud family. Travis likes Cont. From Pg 4 about different situations and “But Safety Patrol takes a lot Tops and asking about skiing is them around in the house. devices that operate from the talk about how to handle it. of time – between training, Sunday 12-8pm akin to someone bumping into With these experiences, kids waist down for kids because on the roster, but right now But no matter how many we and shifts and meetings. I DaVinci in Renaissance era feel more at ease when they they promote more natural two are out on medical issues, do, they will find something am the NSP representative Rome and saying “Leonardo, come to the ski area with real balance. Other devices one and then there are people new while they are out there! so have to keep that roster up FARM TO TABLE how’s it going with those equipment for the first time. can purchase include the who have to quarantine. You can never anticipate to date.” Safety Patrol also takes care of lost and found, LOCALLY SOURCED paintings?” Skiing runs in the What age to start at the ski “Edgie Wedgie” which helps We are running things, and everything. We hope to I I Widger family’s veins. area? Travis: “If they can kids control their ski tips and a we do what we can do with teach them that there are a and stolen equipment. “Lost HAND CRAFTED Travis came up with the idea walk, they can ski. Don’t give vest that slips over a toddler’s what we have available.” set of rules, but no black and and found is the big thing,” for an article about how to the kids too many options – ski jacket with a strap to help Things have changed white,” he said. “You have to Don said. “Most of my night teach toddlers how to ski. This just go skiing. Even if it’s a parent or instructor get them quite a bit since he began. look at the situation you’re is handling lost and found. is not a theoretical exercise for just one run, make it happen.” on and off chairlifts. Have fun “Safety is a whole different in and make decisions. We Someone might lose a phone Travis. He and his wife Laura At first, you can start by just – let the tots roam and ramble!animal than when I started. want to give them the tools or lose their keys, or they left Back then, it was about to handle that. The office their skis somewhere and enforcement of policies. is there as a back-up. And want us to check on them. We’ve morphed more into a we have a lot of years of They put their phone in their Holiday Valley Patrol Spotlight: service organization where experience!” Since retiring, pocket and don’t zip it and education is the focus,” Don Don has kept busy skiing next thing you know; it ends Don Meyer, 27 Years On the Ski Patrol said. “A lot of people with in the winter with his wife up in the snow somewhere. that rigid mentality are now and two sons - when they Hopefully we find it before By Heather Cantie retired, so most of the people are in town and able to go the groomers do!” Mostly, we have now know that it’s a - and biking in the summer, Don wants people to know “I was skiing with a friend service agency.” logging 1,000 miles last year. that they’re there to help. and they mentioned they He is also part of the He is on the Olean Food “Don’t fear the yellow 243WEST MAIN ST, SPRINGVILLE, NY • 716 794 3555 were going to do it, and I training program. “One Pantry Board of Directors jackets!” decided to give it a try,” said Don Meyer of his decision 27 years ago to join Holiday Valley Safety Patrol. “Plus, my son was just about run over by a skier when he was five, so that prompted me to go in that direction.” His son made it through the near miss and became a HV ski instructor while he was going to the University at Buffalo. Don relocated from Connecticut to work in Olean at Dresser-Rand, and is a computer in the office are supposed to be there,” stayed there for 43 years and each patroller will log said Don, who said that he before retiring in May. He in and log out and it spits just isn’t bribable for prime has a degree in Mechanical out a report. The computer patrol shifts. “This year Engineering, and then got program keeps tracks of we are trying to spread the another in Information their lockers, their coats, the computer program to Ski Technology. National Ski Patrol training Patrol as well.” 6600 RT. 219 ELLICOTTVILLE, NY • 716 699 2042 “I graduated to the office requirements they have to Holiday Valley has had eight or ten years ago. I complete, and the shifts to make some adjustments take care of the computers,” they work at the cook-outs. for this season. “We need to he said. “We were writing And HV gets a benefit from make allowances for different things down, like when better record keeping with a things this year. We’re a lot we come and go, and then reduction in insurance!” laxer about making your putting it into an Excel Safety Patrol has been shifts because we have to spreadsheet.” So, Don used using his program since be,” he said. “On Sunday his IT knowledge, wrote a 2007. “I make the schedule nights, we have eight people WWW.STEELBOUNDEVL.COM program to keep track of all of everyone’s shifts and the things Safety Patrol. “There program tracks when they See “DON” Pg 5 EVL Village Park: Open Daily, Till Dusk : Village of Ellicottville, Ellicottville Allegany State Park: Open Daily : Allegany State Park, Salamanca Page 6 Page 7 ~ The Villager ~ February 4 - February 10, 2021 February 4 - February 10, 2021 ~ The Villager ~ SPCA Receives Donation Career Exploration Program Architectural Spotlight of Ellicottville SPCA of Cattaraugus County Auctioned Off Piece of Bills Art CABOCES Launches New Program Website for Students Secluded Home w/Private Road all! The funds donated from Olean, NY – February 1, good feel for what each of Commerce for collaborating the Diffenderfers will to go 2021 - Cattaraugus-Allegany our CTE programs looks with us in gathering our towards the SPCA medical BOCES (CA BOCES) has like – COVID-19 changed local professionals for this funds. Although the physical announced a new program, that,” she said. “CTE Career venture.” store has closed, their online with accompanying website, Exploration allows students Launched last week for store (https://spcapawtique. to help middle and high to explore career options sophomores at local school com/) continues to sell items school students explore career and confidently decide if districts, participation will with pick up options for options in technical fields – they want to embark on a begin in the near future. purchases. GOACC also has CTE Career Exploration. CTE education as a part of When in-person tours some Buffalo Bills spirit items The new program their high school experience resume, the website will be from the SPCA to sell at its and website provide a without physically entering a used for a virtual experience office on North Union Street. comprehensive look at center or classroom.” for students unable to visit Jason Berube, SPCA career exploration and, with In addition to the career the CTE centers. Shelter manager stated, “We support of their home school exploration assessments, As the regional leader thank all of our volunteers guidance counselor, will students will also have access in education services, CA at the Pawtique and all you allow students to take an to a professional discussion BOCES offers state-of-the- customers who continue to interest assessment, explore board with local professionals art programs for learners support the shelter. Sheryl career clusters, and view a in the career fields associated of all ages and abilities as and Galvin (Sheryl’s husband) variety of videos pertaining with their preferences. well as cost-effective shared are our jack of all trades to program options at CA “We are so fortunate to services for 22 component volunteers – Galvin did the BOCES CTE Centers in have both CTE alumni school districts. CA BOCES carpentry work on the Bills Belmont, Ellicottville, and and volunteers from local empowers students to achieve piece with Sheryl doing the Olean. community organizations, their maximum potential draw/paint of it.” CA BOCES Career and in a variety of fields, ready by offering a wide variety The SPCA has several Technical Education (CTE) and willing to speak with of innovative programs ways that community folks Outreach Coordinator, our youth,” Graf said. and support that include L to R: Jason Berube, Ray Diffenderfer, Sheryl Anderson can help: fostering – take Thomasine Graf, said that “These conversations will be special education, career and (kneeling), Jeanne Diffenderfer and Galvin Anderson animals into your home and the program idea was a invaluable to students as they technical education, adult provide them with nurturing direct result of closures due decide the potential paths and continuing education, OLEAN – The SPCA of Greater Olean Area Chamber and a comfy home until they to COVID-19. “In a normal they may want to pursue. We technology support, and Cattaraugus County has just of Commerce to discuss ways get adopted; volunteering – year, students are able to are grateful to both Dream instructional support closed their holiday store, of selling this item. A silent anything from dog walking, visit our centers, speak to It Do It and the Greater services. To learn more, visit: Pawtique in the Olean Center auction was the best route. It facility cleaning, painting, our instructors, and get a Olean Area Chamber of www.caboces.org. Mall. It was a shop of a wide was placed on the Chamber’s grooming, etc.; donating – variety of items with all sales Facebook site right before donations and fundraisers benefiting the animal shelter. Christmas with it ending (the account for approximately Sheryl Anderson, a volunteer auction) on New Year’s Eve. 70% of their yearly income. at SPCA had donated many Many bids were turned in For more information on the New Officer Added to the Force items to the store. One in such as a bid for $34 in honor SPCA, please call Jason at Jamestown Police Department Adds Domestic Violence Comfort Dog to Team particular was a framed art of Bills Thurman Thomas. 716-372-8492 or Sheryl at piece towering height of 4’x5’ However, the winning bid that 716-244-1809. The SPCA The Jamestown Police work here. The connection and people are so great and – it hung in the Anderson’s came in and was accepted was In Cattaraugus County, is a Department is excited to between dogs and people is we are excited to have Hope daughter’s bedroom for years. $251 from Ray and Jeanne private, non-profit, no-kill announce the newest member so great that in really difficult available to the community This item just wouldn’t sell. Diffenderfer. charity animal shelter, and was of the force, Hope, an 8 moments, Hope will be able with Officer Ward. Sheryl, a huge Buffalo Bills Jeanne and Ray Diffenderfer, founded in 1905. They are week-old yellow lab, will to bring a sense of comfort Mayor Eddie Sundquist fan as well as an avid painter/ Olean residents, are big dedicated to saving the lives serve as the department’s first to those who’ve experienced stated: “I am thrilled to have crafter, decided to create a Buffalo Bills fans AND huge of animals, and providing comfort dog. Dogs can help trauma.” Chief of Police Hope join the City and know Bills painted art piece. supporters of the SPCA – adoption services for homeless victims of domestic violence and Director of Public she will do a great job in her Sheryl connected with the so it was a double win for and neglected animals. and other traumatic events Safety Tim Jackson said of role comforting those who in the therapeutic process. 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Chautauqua Business Spotlight: In my opinion, books are an running things but it’s not just Books escape from reality, so I offer my shop. Whatever our group Frozen Feet Around Cassadaga Lake Genres the best escape I can come up decides they’re up for, I’d love 2021 Teacher Fellowship Week Pop-Up Book Shop in Westfield Evolves to Permanent Store in YWCA Story From Left with.” to try it.” Robert H. Jackson Center Now Accepting Applictions Until February 15th 2nd Annual 50K, Part of Winter Festival this Saturday, Feb. 6 in Cassadaga She doesn’t think post- Genres’ winter hours are in each book! Knowing one COVID will change how Saturday, 11am-4pm.; the the event. person would have been pretty THINK I’m working on my V: What is special about this 54th title but I’m not sure at all. they do things “other than that first Sunday of the month, JAMESTOWN, NY–The amazing.” (when COVID is no longer an noon−3pm; the third Thursday Robert H. Jackson Center is race? Genres’ on-line presence I write fantasy. I take myths T: The fact that it’s fully and legends and weave them issue) we will be mask free of the month, 4-7pm and calling all educators to design is via Facebook, at and able to hug the people by appointment through creative ways to educate a fundraiser as well as the BookshopInWestfieldNY. into stories about life, death, option for anyone entering to and everything in between. who buy our books. I’m Facebook. students on the legacy of “If you contact us through Robert H. Jackson. For the do a 5K up to the 50K. There Facebook, we’re happy to week of July 19-23, 2021, is no time limit. It a very even make deliveries, if you’re Consider this article your entrée, coffee and dessert, instructors will work with “no-frills” event, no timing, in the area.” Reber made Valentine little planning helper. etc. Might be difficult in thesethe Jackson Center Archives no planned finisher medals. her first on-line sale, a 50th Roses have special Covid times but imagine how and local institutions to create We wait all day for the last anniversary edition of The meaningful and engaging runners to finish. We make Story From Cover meaning. Get as many as impressed your love interest Hobbit, through a Facebook you have years or months would be if you pulled it off! educational experiences pancakes and offer Southern posting of the shop on What’s together and secretly scatter Raid a closet, grab her/his through the relevance of Tier Brewing Company Happening in Westfield. Napoleon and Josephine (well, yes, she did have a tryst them all around, making a dress up clothes, then kidnap Justice Jackson’s body of brews. It is also the kick A huge J.R.R. Tolkien fan, scavenger hunt out of it. It’s and blindfold your person and work. Participants will be off event for the Cassadaga the buyer “saw the picture and with Hippolyte on the side, but .. you know … love) 1800’s; more interesting than just a deliver them to a spa, even in encouraged to empower and The three finishers of the first 50K in 2020; Mark Winter Festival. couldn’t resist.” inspire students to discuss Desaulniers of Lily Dale, Milo Davis of NYC, and V: What areas of the village In-for-the-long-haul, LGBTQ bunch of roses in a vase to sweats or jammies, and have Bradley Poole of Little Valley with Coach Mark Wilson Photographs by Karin say, “be mine.” Of course, a them pampered, head to toe; and reflect on the universal does the route highlight? Cockram on bookshop walls pioneers Stein and Toklas of Wilson Endurance Sports. 1907-1946; Bonnie and Clyde tiny Sweetheart Conversation then pick them up and take principles of equality, fairness, (From L to R) Michael Baronich, RHJC Educational T: The roadways that circle are for sale, along with a few heart can say that too, and you them out for a wonderful and justice. Advisor, 2020 Teacher Fellows Ryan Barrett, Amy the lake are a perfect 5K, 3.1 other items. “But we’re a 1930-1934 (short-lived but a wild ride); Cash and Carter can spend your dollars on a evening. I had this done for “2020 gave us the opportunity Thompson, Robert Fenster, Anne Walker (on screen), and By Kate Bartlett Last years finishers included miles. So, most of the way bookshop. My primary focus box of Watson’s chocolates, a me 28 years ago and the to test-drive our Teacher RHJC President Kristan McMahon. ultra-endurance athletes from you can see Cassadaga Lake. will always be on books.” 1968-2003 (turbulent but lasting). As you can figure fine dinner or a night/weekend memory still brings a grin to Fellow program in a hybrid Cassadaga will be hosting New York City. The event V: How is running different Reber credits the idea for at a B and B with a lot of off- my face and a tug to my heart.format,” says Jackson Center also invites leading scholars Any certified elementary the 2nd annual 50K as part really is about getting out, in the winter than during the the bookshop to a friend, out, love has EVERYTHING to do with it! line cuddle time. Yes, please, Make a personalized card, President Kristan McMahon. to speak with the Fellows to or secondary level educator, of the Winter Festival on having fun, being active, and summer months? Julie Travis, owner of Jack’s whatever you do, turn your send a new virtual card “We’re excited to offer the supplement their research. including building and Saturday February 6th. This enjoying the beauty of winter T: Runners usually run much Barcelona Drive-in. “I But, did you know that love just isn’t just simply “love.” phones off! every day until the 14th, fellowship week this year with Fellows will have access district administrators, fun, no frills ultra-running in lovely Cassadaga. The slower in the cold due to the presented the idea to the local Here’s a short list that you take a painting, welding (or options for in-person or virtual to relevant programs and with at least three years of event invites you to walk Villager spoke with Mike’s contracting effect of their authors whose books I was There are 8 types of love described in, of all places, still have time to plan for: whatever) class together; participation, expanding seminars provided by nearby classroom experience, and or run the 5K loop around wife Tonia Wilson of Wilson muscles in the cold weather. already selling at the Westfield Kids would love to explore a spend a day outdoors: ski, this program to educators Chautauqua Institution. who are scheduled to teach beautiful lower Cassadaga Endurance Sports about this Dehydration is also very Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market FTD (Florists’ Transworld Delivery) by design new town or the one you are hike, snowshoe, ice skate, etc.; nationally.” To be accepted into Upon completion of the or administrate during the lake up to 10 times, whatever event: common in the winter due to y udy huler during the summer and they B J S be.” (1/16/20): Philia (friends, in, on foot, bike or snowshoes. make a bonfire and have wine,the program, educators must program, participants will 2021-2022 school year are you feel like doing on that day. V: What was your inspiration the athletes not realizing how She is staffing it with Ryan wholeheartedly agreed. Once Make a reservation at a s’mores and popcorn while demonstrate excellence in the receive a $1,000 stipend, encouraged to apply. Interested There is no cut off times and behind it and how did you get much they are exerting and Ryan gave me the idea to also family), Pragma (enduring It started as a booth selling Bennett. “Ryan is one of my love), Storge (familiar- museum, or tour one virtually snuggling in a sleeping bag classroom and participation in half at the conclusion of the candidates must submit a letter entrance is only $10. Wilson involved? sweating in the cold. Also, books by local authors at best friends and has worked sell used books, everything together. Louvre, anyone? under the stars, then breakfast community and professional Fellowship Week (Friday, July of interest, resume, and a short Endurance Sports generously T: Wilson Endurance footing is quite different, as started falling into place.” parental/child love), Eros Westfield farmers’ market, with me through the whole (romantic, hormonal love), Volunteer together or stay in bed the following morning. organizations, as well as 23, 2021) and the remainder essay responding to one of donates 100% of the proceeds Sports started our events you have to deal with slush, morphed into an indoor pop- process, helping me set the Local authors currently in and bake bread, make Play a board game, give knowledge of the importance tied to providing feedback these prompts: directly to the Cassadaga in Cassadaga in 2017 with ice, black ice, etc. so safety represented in the shop include Ludus (playful, flirtatious up bookshop, outlived pop- shop up, load books, rearrange love), Mania (obsessive love fondue or create a romantic mutual massages, share your of Justice Jackson and his on the implementation of List and discuss two units Volunteer Fire Department the Southern Tier Tri Club and speed are affected. up status and evolved into the shop several times, and Charles Freedom Long, Karin French-themed dinner à deux. dreams/vision, sing romantic contributions to issues of civil the developed educational of study in which the life and and Fire Police. Summer Tri Series. We fell V: What do you enjoy about Cockram, Judy Shuler (yours – avoid this one), Philautia Genres Bookshop. now we’re inventorying (self-love, appreciation) and Practice saying, “T’es l’amour duets… propose? And finally,liberty. resources. Educators will be accomplishments of Robert “They do so much for us in love with Cassadaga; grew it? Westfield’s newest the shop.” Bennett came up truly), Edward McClanahan, de ma vie,” meaning, “You are if you are so inclined, it’s a The ‘immersion week’ is under asked to implement Jackson- H. Jackson can be integrated all year that we love this from those first 4 events of T: The beauty of the Melinda Zook, Write Now Agape (selfless, unconditional bookshop offers gently with the bookshop’s name of love). the love of my life.” With so perfect day to go to EARS or the direction of the Jackson related resources into their into your current curriculum. opportunity to give back”, the summer tri series, added a surrounding nature in the used books in all genres Genres. Writers’ Group, Deb Madar, many wonderful restaurants in the SPCA and rescue an older Center educational advisor, school settings during the In what ways could your says Coach Mike Wilson. He Kids Triathlon, a Kayak/Bike/ winter is completely different and Reber. Other local authors Just as there are all kinds of and continues to showcase Donations of books are love, there are many ways to town, try to reserve for a round dog, or kitty or two. Whatever Michael Baronich. Fellows 2021-2022 school year and local community benefit from typically runs one lap around Run Triathlon, and then last than the same course in the the work of local authors. always welcome, she says. are invited to contact her. robin: have drinks in one, you do, we hope you all feel will be introduced to the provide a detailed reflection on Robert H. Jackson’s legacy? the lake and then comes back year added CassadagaMan summer. The Village of “We’re always open to adding celebrate love. You’ve got a Genres found its home in They have a wide variety week or more to make a plan. appetizers in another, salad, the love on Valentine’s Day! Center’s archival collection of its success. Submit applications to to serve up pancakes until the which is the distance of a half Cassadaga is such a fabulous the Westfield YWCA, 58 S. of books, and there are no more. So please, if you’re a Jackson material, and lectures The Center will integrate the info@roberthjackson. last runner finishes. ironman race. place all four seasons. We Portage St. “The people at the discernible trends in what local author, contact us and on Jackson’s relevance to the materials created on its website org. Applications must be Don’t worry about getting V: How many runners do loved this event so much Y have been very supportive people are seeking. “People we’ll sell your books in the Special Monthly Contest academic disciplines in which to share with educators across submitted by close of business cold, the warming hut has you typically have? in February 2020 that we and happy to have us there,” never buy what you expect shop.” the teachers specialize. During the world, and the projects will Monday, February 15, 2021. coffee and hot chocolate all T: Last year, our first year, we added the Frickin’ Hot 50K says author Shannon Reber, them to buy.” Reber is among the most Nominate your favorite small business owner. (One entry per person please) and the week, Fellows will develop be available for use in schools, Incomplete applications will day, whether you stop to take had 65 runners. Our “winner” in August. Same route, same driving force behind the “I had one woman come in prolific of writers. “I’ve if your recommendation is chosen, we will feature that small business owner in a their educational projects using colleges, communities, or (it’s not really a race) of the ideas just a whole lot hotter! special feature article on the cover of our publication. Deadline for this month is not be considered. Additional a break, nap, or relax after bookshop. “The fact that the last month who picked up at honestly lost count of how February 26th. All nominations can be made via e-mail to [email protected] research material available at professional organizations. All information on the application completing all your laps. Not full 50K was a young man For more information on Y was the location of the first least five different books in many books I’ve published. I or to [email protected] or by calling into the office at 716-699-2058. 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him aloft for the world to see.” Day. One thing I did with Bill Paddle.” ski instructors. This year Groundhog Originally invited to Murray that I totally regret Penguin V: Do you feel that this has been challenging for the Inner Circle in 1986, today – he and I were there Safe Paint N’ Fun Event event will be good for the everyone involved and there Micheal A. Sirianni Honored Story From Cover Deeley recalled a time when and I gave him my top hat to Audubon Community Nature Center, February 17th, 5:30pm Story From Cover community to participate in? is no doubt that we have had Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame Inductee #4 Groundhog’s Day was a much wear. And he was in a ski coat, B: “Absolutely. While the to adapt our fundraising to more hyperlocal event. ballcap, and I took his ball cap. Jamestown, N.Y. – Penguin Paddle to 2021. Penguin Paddle is virtual match the changing climate Following one’s father into After graduating from website crashed from all “What happened was we were And there I was with tuxedo, Beginner to advanced It’s just a little different this year, the event relies of the pandemic. We would his profession is one thing. Mount Union in 1994, he the activity. Those watching a Tristate ceremony here until Bill Murray’s baseball cap on artists are invited to enjoy this year. The Villager got completely on community like to thank Holiday Valley Following one’s father into went to Ithaca College to earn online were treated to plenty the movie hit in 1993,” Deeley when he came to visit us here a socially distant Paint n’ the chance to speak to Bill participation to make it for their amazing amount the Chautauqua Sports Hall of a Master’s Degree. At Ithaca, of entertainment, including explained. “And with that, it and just observe how we how Fun Art Night at Audubon Bredenberg in regards to the successful. As always, our of support in making this Fame is quite another. Micheal Mike had his first taste of a video montage of all the just went international, it was we would do things. And one Community Nature Center newly modified event. generous local merchants virtual event possible.” A. Sirianni joins his father, being a coach, like his father, club members and celebrity very popular, the movie itself of the dumbest things I ever on Wednesday, February The Villager (V): How have donated raffle prizes Here’s how to do the Fran, in the Hall of Honor as when he served as a graduate guest video appearances, overseas. We had a couple of did, at the end of the day I 17, 5:30-7:30 p.m. did you decide to move and auction items. We Penguin Challenge: 1. Make an inductee of the CSHOF’s assistant in the Bombers’ such as Blake Shelton. And weekends, and then off to the gave back the ballcap he gave Though the world is sleepy, forward with the Penguin invite the local and Western like a penguin and slide Class of 2021. football program. of course the star of the show races, I mean we were just me back my top hat. I could it is still beautiful. As winter Paddle this year? New York communities to down a hill, slide, snow, Born in 1972, Mike Sirianni He next returned to Mount was present, declaring an overwhelmed.” have had the Bill Murray’s pulls us deep into reflection, Bill (B): “With the COVID get involved by bidding or sand. Be creative and attended Southwestern Union as an assistant to his extended winter yet again. As Deeley mentioned, the film baseball cap if I was really join instructor Emily Rechin social distancing and crowd on items such as Groomer have fun! 2. Take a picture, Central School where his dad former coach, Kehres, in While the country kick-started a growth for both truly thinking!” for a delightful evening. gathering restrictions, we Rides, Gift baskets, Ski Gear, share it on social media with was a successful and well- 1996 and 1997. The Purple watches Phil one day a year, the town of Punxsutawney Hopefully next Mardi Rechin was a seasonal reimagined the Penguin Private Ski Lessons, Home #LASP #penguinpaddle respected coach. The Fran Raiders were NCAA Division being a member of The and the Groundhog Club. The Gras in Ellicottville, we nature educator at Audubon Paddle to be a week- Decor and more! Raffle #penguinchallenge. Tag Sirianni Athletic Complex was 3 National Champions both Punxsutawney Groundhog small Pennsylvanian town can welcome back The and has experience painting long online event running prizes include a Holiday “@LounsburyAdaptive” dedicated at the Hunt Road years. titles and he has been named Club is a year-round has grown into a multi-season Punxsutawney Groundhog with all mediums. She No experience is necessary to participate in a Socially Saturday, February 20 – 27, Valley season’s pass, high on Facebook & Instagram School in 2015. Sirianni then moved to PAC Coach of the Year 7 commitment. Bill Deeley tourist area, and the Club Club as a parade float once will provide step-by- Distant Paint ‘n’ Fun Art Night at Audubon Community 2021 at LounsburyAdaptive. performance skis from 3. Make a Penguin Mike Sirianni earned 4 Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania times. In 2012, D3football. was the President of the Inner has enjoyed parades, school again. Until then, take a trip step instructions on how Nature Center, Wednesday, February 17. Step-by-step org. The traditional Raffle The City Garage and $100 Challenge donation on the varsity letters in track and where he served as offensive com selected Mike as South Circle for 11 years before presentations, and TV show down to Punxsutawney to to create your very own instructions, information on the nature subject to be and Silent Auction will gift card to Lowe’s Home Lounsbury site or send field, 3 letters in basketball and coordination at Wilkes Coach of the Year and in painted, and everything needed to create your own nature- 2 letters in football as a Trojan. University in 1998. 2017 the American Football retiring in 2020. Before that, appearances. meet the locals and enjoy acrylic painting as well as inspired masterpiece will be provided. move forward as in years’ Improvement. Children a check to: Lounsbury he worked as Phil’s handler “I’ve done The Oprah everything else the town information on the nature past, only virtually. The (and those who are a child Adaptive Ski Program, Following his 1990 Washington & Jefferson Coaches Association named for 16 years. Winfrey Show, ‘Small Towns has to offer, like distilleries, subject to be painted. You will want to wear business hours or going beloved Penguin Slide has at heart), are encouraged to Holiday Valley Resort, graduation from SWCS, he College then offered the him Region 2 Coach of the “[I was] the guy who took That Became Famous’, I did historical sights, and outdoor Audubon’s COVID-19 clothes you would not mind to AudubonCNC.org and been modified this year join the Penguin Challenge PO Box 370, Ellicottville, enrolled at Mount Union offense coordinator and Year. care of him, cleaned up after that with her,” Deeley said. “I activity. 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Since COVID Tuition for the class is $30, accepted if there is room; V: What precautions B: “Veterans Ski Day.” for more information and including being a member 2002. Jay Sirianni won New guidelines recommend no $22.50 for Nature Center call for availability after will you be taking against V: Anything else to add? updates. of the 1993 NCAA Division When W&J head football York State Class C Football indoor dining, food and members. All materials are the deadline. Audubon Covid-19? B: “The money raised Thank you, Bill, for III National Championship coach, John Banaszak, Championships for his alma drinks are not permitted. provided. 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We did major Millard Robert “Bob” Kreinheder III, July 11, 1949 - January 12, 2021 2020; the county within this state in which the professional service limited liability company to working behind the line, Aside from the fact that we are renovations as we did in the On the fine summer day of is located is: Cattaraugus County; the secretary of state has been designated as agent of the and bartending at Cadillac just 128 steps from the Sunrise restaurant. professional service limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served at Jack’s, the restaurant industry chair at Holiday Valley, the V: What’s the most Monday July 11, 1949 a baby boy was set forth on earth in the following address: The PLLC, 9711 Underwood Lane, Portville, NY 14770; The purpose of is in his blood! After receiving excellent food, service and rewarding part about running the professional service limited liability company is: LCSW. his food and beverage degree atmosphere is what keeps our a family-owned and operated Hamburg, NY: Millard Robert from SUNY Plattsburgh he locals and visitors coming business with Slopeside? “Boardin’ Bob” Kreinheder NOTICE OF FORMATION of a Domestic Limited Liability Company: Name of LLC: worked toward his goal of back for more! J: Bob and Katelyn help III, born to Millard Robert ELLICOTTVILLE SNOWVILLA LLC : Articles of Organization filed with the NY Dept of one day opening his own V: How has business in the me out in numerous ways as “Mike” Kreinheder Jr. WWII State: 09/06/2019 Office of LLC: CATTARAUGUS COUNTY The NY Secretary of State has Raynor’s restaurant and accomplished 2021 ski season been so far? do my other son Mike and his Army Air Force veteran, and been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of that in 2014 with Slopeside K: It has certainly been a intended Candace Engel. I am Lorene “Lorry” Kreinheder. any process to the LLC at: 54 JEFFERSON STREET, ELLICOTTVILLE, NY 14731 Purpose Bar & BBQ. challenging year for everyone. fortunate they are all multi- The child became a boy, of LLC: Any lawful activity. Liquor Store Bob and I are a perfect Missing our Canadian friends talented and willing to resolve a man, a loving husband, Great Selection & Prices match in many ways, and for sure! last minute issues. father, grandfather, and an NOTICE OF FORMATION of Southern Tier Event Planning LLC. Owner Christina R expert snowboarder. On the n ll Wines & iuor when it comes to the food and After a late start to the season, V: Describe the day-to-day Collins, Certified Wedding and Event Planner. Articles of Organization filed with Sec. of State beverage industry, we share fine winter day of January of NY (SSNY) on 12/30/2020. Office Location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated as inutes ro Beus oint we’re just so grateful to be operations in maintaining a the same love and passion. I open and serving our guests clean and safe environment 12, 2021 the Corona Virus agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: C/O also grew up in the industry, again. The season has been for customers to stay at. pandemic set a tragic record, Southern Tier Event Planning LLC, PO BOX 949, Olean, NY 14760. Purpose: any lawful starting as a barista at age a pleasant surprise, with J: We offer 12 motel rooms, with 4,406 U.S. deaths. Bob Bonnie’s marriage Morgan snubbed and ridiculed purpose. 14 at a local coffee shop in was one of them. He was 71. and Sydney Kordasiewicz snowboards when they first Sunday 12p-5p onday-Th ursday 9a-9p riday & Saturday 9a-10p consistent and repeat business. 7 with 2 double beds, 3 with a VILLAGE OF ELLICOTTVILLE, NEW YORK: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Massachusetts, attending We are so appreciative of king bed and 1 with 1 queen Bob had few worries and also loved Bob as “Grandpa” appeared in the 1980’s. Not 213 Fluvanna Avenue • Jamestown, New York • (716) 664-4503 trade school for Culinary a lot of fun. He grew up in and Aliana, born in 2020 made curious Bob. He figured out (NOTE: this meeting is being held as a teleconference. No one will be in Village Hall for our guests for continuing to bed. All have private baths. meeting) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to NY Highway Law §205(1),and following Arts and getting my degree support our small family run Above the restaurant is a Hamburg, NY riding horses Bob a Great Grandfather. the technique, and founded seek... discover... transform... heal...seek... discover... transform... heal...seek... discover... transform... heal...seek... discover... transform... heal...seek... discover... transform... heal...seek... discover... transform... heal... the Governor’s Executive Orders in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, a virtual public hearing in Hospitality Tourism business, thank you! newly renovated 2-bedroom and skiing with the family at Sadly, after 30 years of and headed up Holiday Management from UMass Kissing Bridge in Glenwood, marriage, Rosee passed away Valley’s snowboard school. will be held before the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ellicottville on Tuesday, February 16, V: Do you offer takeout and suite with a deck and a view 2021at 6:00 P.M. The purpose of the hearing is to consider: A request to abandon the Village- Nature’s Remedy Amherst in 2011. I now work curbside pickup? What about of the Sunrise Chair. Then New York. He attended on November 29, 2000. In 2006 Boardin’ Bob started as the Catering Sales Director college at Superior Wi, where Bob also had a younger a new life in the mountains owned alley between Adams Street and Madison Street (north of Washington Street and south of catering services? there is the infamous little Elizabeth Street), because this portion of the public right-of-way is not being used or maintained natural market & holistic center at HV and in the winter, take K: Yes, takeout and suite above the motel office. Ione day, his pet monkey brother, Rodney “Mr. of Aspen/Snowmass, on the restaurant aside my went berserk, destroying Big” Reed Kreinheder, a Colorado as one of their best as a public street. This hearing will be held in a live electronic forum and available to the public. • herbs, vitamins & minerals • craniosacral therapy curbside! Our takeout and say infamous since I’ve been Accessibility is available via Internet link: https://hello.freeconference.com/conf/call/5324670 • vegan/vegetarian specialty items • gluten free foods • bio-scans • naturopathic consults husband. curbside service is offered told stories even going way the kitchen. At college he retired property manager in snowboard instructors. Over • healthy alternatives for kids & babies • weight loss therapies • metabolism testing When Bob and I met in 2012 daily, Monday through Friday back before Jim purchased met and married Rosemary Williamsville, New York, 32 years Boardin’ Bob taught or by phone: 712-832-8330, access code: 532 4670 By order of the Board of Trustees • healing teas • balancing homeopathics • iridology • homeopathic consults and a younger sister, “Chaos” thousands of snowboarders • eco-friendly cleaning products • ionic detox foot bath • reflexology we collaborated on ideas and a between the hours of 2-9pm the property. Sometimes too “Rosee” A. Hegeman, of of the Village of Ellicottville • amazing aromatherapy, bath & body •massage • certified herbalists business concept for two years and Friday through Sunday much information! Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Kari Swainston, a decorated the art of carving the perfect hunter\jumper horse trainer, turn. before opening the restaurant. between the hours of 11am- V: What accommodations Rosee’s huge vivacious PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIEDS: Call - (716) 699-2058 Like us on Facebook • Follow us on Twitter @ Natures_Remedy • txt naturesremedy to 22828 to join our mailing list Here we are in season 7, still 9pm. If you’re interested in are included when people stay smile paired well with Bob’s and stable owner in Layton, We will remember Bob for natures-remedy.net : holistic-wellness-center.com building the business and takeout catering, call us at at Telemark Motel? pensive deportment. She was Utah. his beautiful perfectly carved collaborating on the daily! the top ad Sales Executive for One of Bob’s first jobs arcing lines in the snow, or email [email protected]

26 monroe street, ellicottville 716-699-herb (4372) least 72 hours in advance J: We have WiFi and seek... discover... transform... heal...seek... discover... transform... heal...seek... discover... transform... heal...seek... discover... transform... heal... transform... discover... heal...seek... transform... discover... heal...seek... transform... discover... heal...seek... transform... discover... seek... was at a local carnival as loving life in the mountains, seek... discover... transform... heal...seek... discover... transform... heal... transform... heal...seek... discover... seek... discover... • We certainly couldn’t do it to place your custom order. cable. Our claim to fame is Buffalo’s TV Channel 2. without the other, and the help You can also email us at our proximity to the Sunrise The union of Bob and the engineer driving a kiddie his fondness for the fine from Janet and our amazing [email protected]. Chair, reasonable prices and Rosee produced two viable train. Everyone in the family southern sippin’ whiskey, ★ ★ ★ ★ Custom Homes • Historical Restoration staff that has become family V: Where can people find Slopeside right next door. progeny: Bonnie “Bon worked at Dad’s furniture Wild Turkey, and his Sudoku Challenge Custom Mill Work • Bars & Back Bars throughout the years. more information about Some of our guests say Bon” Kordasiewicz, of store, Country Manor unflappable independence. To solve a Sudoku puzzle, place Williamsville, New York, Galleries, Drexel Heritage As he lay dying in the This Week’s Diffi culty Level: a number into each box so that Distributors for: Window Fashions - Cirrus, Levolor, Comfortex V: What are the most Slopeside Bar & BBQ? exclusively they eat there popular features on your food K: On our website during their stay never even a Sr Program Manager at in Amherst, NY. Bob hospital, it gently snowed. ★ ★ ★ ★ each row across, each column Brass Tubing & Hardware Ingram Micro, and, Col. Paul computerized much of the Bob’s infectious smile, down, and each small 9 box Conestoga Cabinets and drink menus? at www.slopesidebbq. going downtown! square within the larger diagram K: That’s a tough question com and on Facebook @ V: How has business been R. “Ryan” Kreinheder, U.S. store’s operation, learning to love of adventure and life are (there are 9 of these) will contain Armstrong Vinyls program a primitive PC of the already and will be forever GE Appliances because there are so many! SlopesideEllicottville impacted throughout the Army retired Helicopter Pilot, 4 7 8 5 1 every number from 1 through I would say at the top of the of Basalt, Colorado, who is early 1980’s. His real passion sorely missed by his family, 9. In other words, no number Plate Mirrors V: Anything else to add? pandemic? will appear more than once in Carpeting list is our house smoked pork, K: Just a shout out to our J: We have hosted many studying to be an Aerospace was within the winter sports friends, and students. The of skiing and snowboarding, family will contribute any 1 any row, column, or smaller www.gmnickolsonconstruction.com chicken or beef! From the amazing team and loyal guests and ski clubs for Engineer. Bonnie’s 9 9 box square. Working with quesadillas to a pork sandwich customers, THANK YOU! decades and now see son Brandyn “Andy” and Bob became an instructor donations received to Roswell the numbers already given as a or beef on weck, we have all Thank you so much, Katelyn! children that came here with Duncan, made Bob a proud at Holiday Valley Ski Area Park – Ride for Roswell 6 3 4 5 7 guide, complete each diagram G. Michael Nickolson Phone/Fax: (716) 699-4516 the Buffalo favorites! If you grandfather, and through in Ellicottville, NY. Skiers WNY, 2021. with the missing numbers that General Contractor Ellicottville, New York Stop by Slopeside Bar & their parents bringing their will lead to the correct solution. like seafood, the mussels BBQ today and enjoy the families. 1 Good luck! offered in a hot style or beer best hospitality and customer Prompted by the pandemic, 2 8 3 Published Every Thursday / sauce, are a long running service around. rooms are only available Winter Preparedness: Car Kits Last Week’s Puzzle: AD DEADLINE: Mondays at 4pm family recipe that ALWAYS The Villager also caught monthly or by the season for 7 8 9 1 6 7 4 2 8 9 3 5 sell out! up with Katelyn’s mother-in- the safety of our guests and Emergency survival kit backpacks for your vehicles – freshen and restock twice a year: N95 PO Box 178 masks, Freshly updated first aid kit (include Quick Clot bandages which contain a blood 4 5 2 3 9 1 8 6 7 Ellicottville, NY 14731 On the drink front, Bob and law Janet Tekavec and spoke staff. It’s not too late to rent I are adding new signature clotting wound agent to help to speed up the clotting process), tourniquet, emergency solar 4 3 5 8 3 8 9 5 6 7 4 2 1 www.thevillagerny.com with her about Slopeside’s for a month. The 2 suites are light, compass, emergency crank radio, flashlight (get one that goes dormant than charges drinks to the menu each year. neighboring business, the rented seasonally, and several up with a shaking), emergency escape tool with knife, candles (9 hour), fire starters - hand 9 4 1 2 7 5 6 8 3 Phone (716) 699-2058 Email: [email protected] After our wedding in 2018 we Telemark Motel. motel rooms are rented for the sanitizer may contain alcohol – spread it (or Chapstick) all over wood and ignite. Chips (Fritos 1 9 5 3 4 5 7 3 9 8 6 1 4 2 The Villager is a free weekly publication serving Ellicottville and surrounding communities, compliments corn chips are best) will also work. Matches or lighter and several days of vital medicines in added our signature cocktails Telemark Motel is located month or seasonally. Calling 6 2 8 1 4 3 5 7 9 of our advertisers. The views expressed within the publication do not necessarily reflect those of the to the SS menu. Today waterproof container; emergency space blankets/sleeping bag; starter cables, tarp, gloves, Publisher or of the advertisers. The contents of The Villager cannot be reproduced without written consent at 6557 Holiday Valley Road the Telemark at 716-699- electrical and duct tape, rope, an axe, if you have room, back up phone charger (some hold a 5 8 9 4 7 1 2 3 5 6 from the Publisher. This includes, but is not limited to, articles, photographs, artwork and ad design. you’ll see the Tekavec Tea - in Ellicottville, a simple walk 4193 may make reservations. charge for months), flares, collapsible drinking cup, spare reading glasses, extra socks, hat 3 Comments and story ideas may be submitted to: com or PO Box 178, Ellicottville, NY 14731. The Villager a bourbon, peach schnapps from Thanks for your time, Janet! and gloves, heavy duty work gloves. For nutrition add some trail mix, jerky snacks, energy 2 1 5 6 3 4 7 9 8 is a Zimmer Media Publication. and sweet tea combo that is Slopeside! Owned and For more information, visit bars, powdered milk, Gatorade or water (open and drain to ¾ so they don’t freeze and burst). 6 8 2 9 1 7 3 6 8 5 9 2 1 4 super crisp and refreshing and operated by Janet Tekavec, their Facebook page. 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