BEAT ON THE STREET:...... PAGE 13 January 7th - January 13th, 2021 Volume 16 ~ Issue 1 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 Etsy Promotes Local Artisans Model Community in Pandemic NATIONAL HOBBY MONTH January 1st - January 31st Chautauqua & Cattaraugus County Artists Thrive Online Ellicottville Proves to Overcome Circumstances Across the United States

NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH January 1st - January 31st Across the United States

NATIONAL PIZZA WEEK january 12th - January 19th Across the United States ALLEGANY STATE PARK Open Daily • 24 Hours Allegany State Park, Salamanca NANNEN ARBORETUM Open Daily • 24 Hours Town of Ellicottville, Ellicottville Trendy Wendy Handbags John Rounds from Adventure-Bound-on-the-Fly in Ellicottville, EVL VILLAGE PARK of Jamestown currently NY has creatively expanded his offerings to Ellicottville Coffee Open Daily • Till Dusk carries mittens, coasters, Company and is now producing spirits and coffee. Village of Ellicottville, Ellicottville and scarves made from upcycled sweaters and other By Carol Fisher find a way to survive the impacts LETCHWORTH STATE PARK repurposed materials. Open Daily • Till Dusk to their businesses caused by Letchworth State Park, Castille By Jessica Miller artists and craftspeople to market At the beginning of the pandemic store closures or limitations. Nine and sell their wares since 2005. shutdowns earlier this year, this months later, another conversation LONG POINT STATE PARK It’s pretty safe to say that there’s With artisans from all around writer had a conversation with this week revealed just how she Open Daily • Till Dusk a market for just about anything the world, there are paintings, Jessica Maynard-Gilbert of Ava and other business owners in 4459 NY-430, Bemus Point somewhere. No matter how niche masks, jewelry, toys, clothing, Grace Fashions in Ellicottville, Ellicottville have not only survived or specialized an interest or desire mugs, lamps, and so many other NY. In that conversation, it was but thrived. SCOBY DAM PARK is, someone is ready to meet it. Etsy clear that she and her fellow Open Daily, Till Dusk See “ETSY” Page 8 See “MODEL” Page 10 Scoby Hill Road, Springville has been the leading platform for businesspersons were going to GRIFFIS SCULPTURE PARK A Safe Place On the Slopes Open Daily, Till Dusk Restaurant & Saloon Reopens Mill Valley Rd, East Otto Salamanca’s Wildwood Grill Gets Back in Action Mini-Chalet Rentals by Villaggio MIDWAY STATE PARK Open Mon-Fri • 8-4:30pm 4859 NY-430, Bemus Point

KINZUA BRIDGE STATE PARK Open Daily • 8-4pm 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett

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 Email: [email protected] The Wildwood Grill & Saloon is offering pizza & wings specials The mini chalet includes 2 standard plugs, an interior and an exterior www.thevillagerny.com during reopening. light, and a heater. In addition they supply them with a table, a bench, By Chad Neal 4 chairs, a fire extinguisher, smoke detector and sanitizing solution.

At the turn of the century Merle By Jessica Schultz, slopes. There are new restrictions in Watt and his family had purchased Staff Writer place and limited areas for gathering Sneak Peek the old Elks Lodge on Wildwood to take a break. Villaggio has come Avenue in Salamanca. The large The pandemic is still upon us but up with a solution to that problem Inside this Issue... building is quite the sight and has everyone is striving to find some with their Mini-Chalet Rentals. four floors including the basement. normalcy in these strange times. It’s These small buildings are Holiday Valley Update... Pg. 5 winter in Ellicottville and that means available on a daily, weekend, January is Learn a Snowsport Month at Holiday Valley See “WILDWOOD” Page 14 the return of people to the ski resort See “MINI” Page 14 Fredonia Small Business Rev. EVL Halloween Half/5k

Vineyards Golf Course (7 of 7 part Series) Registration is Open for Annual Race!

As for all the small businesses, SBR stressed, and Photo Compliments of evlhalf.com provided, an updated website. By Judy Shuler Happy New Years runners! A new year and new goals to look forward to! We fully expect to be In January Fredonia was selected Season Five small able to hold a mass start event later this year, but town winner of the Deluxe Small Business Revolution, if conditions warrant continued social distancing Every year, ski resorts continue to try and build the sport, one way with a half-million dollar makeover. Seven businesses this fall the EVL Half will be organized as a wave is with Learn a Snowsport Month, where you can learn to ski or were chosen to receive facility upgrades and business start event as we held in 2020. snowboard for half the price! advice. This is the final seventh in a series highlighting Our wave start format for 2020 was a tremendous those businesses. success and allowed us to hold one of the “It started out as a joke.” Debbie Mancuso began only in-person endurance events in a very safe Did You Know: Cruises... Pg. 12 playing golf in her late 20s, traveling to courses environment. Cruise Lines Intend to Set Sail Again Soon throughout Chautauqua County to play. She was Sign up now for the EVL Hallowen Half, 5K, & playing the back side of The Vineyards Golf Course a Relay, coming October 23, 2021, for the lowest Did you know…? We are all looking forward to getting out of the house few years ago when owner Rich Mancuso (no relation) price of the year! Visit evlhalf.com to register now. and taking that vacation we may have all missed in 2020. See “GOLF” Page 15 Stay safe and we look forward to seeing you soon!

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Publisher’s Word Happy New Year!!! Tina J. Dillon Lic. Real Estate Sales Assoc. From All of Us at The Villager Newspaper! “Welcome 2021” Cell: 716.474.5646 www.tinadillon.net There is a great new vibe Nick Pitillo from Villaggio Email: [email protected] in the air and we are all for has once again created another it!! Welcome the New Year! business (who doesn’t want We all survived through this their own mini chalet on together and together we will the mountain?). The 2021 stay strong! We just finished Ellicottville Phone Directory presenting to you the series has hit the streets and all of our of Fredonia Small Business ski areas are open for business. Revolution, Wildwood in Here is to a good one!! Salamanca has reopened, and Yours in writing – JZ-C 6+ ACRES! PRICED TO SELL! PRICE REDUCED! 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If you would visit with attendees at Dreher, GOACC Member to support the parade and lane would like to add, update or remove your contact information or place an ad in the its community events. The Services Manager regarding a lighting for years to come. For TO GET YOUR directory for the 2021-2022 year, please email [email protected]. We are squirrel mascot costume possible fundraising event for more information, please go SOLD 30K OVER SALE PENDING! HOUSE ON THE also including e-mail and cell phone numbers at your request. arrived from California in the Santa Claus Lane parade. online to the shop site above ASKING PRICE! Open for cocktails & light food March 2020, just in time for Ms. Loggans stated, “Once we or call the Chamber at 716- MARKET & SOLD Friday & Saturday 5-12pm the planned Chamber Home heard about the Santa Claus 372-4433. 554 Brewer... $285,000 5694 Bonn Way...... $309,000 716-474-5646! Featuring Cocktails • Lounge Village Seeks Applicants Show in April. As with other Lane parade being cancelled, “The Chamber has The Village of Ellicottville will be accepting applications for a full time position in events and programs, the we couldn’t help but think of all wonderful members, who are WHERE DO YOU WANT TO BE IN THE NEW YEAR? our Public Works Department. Please call 716-498-4140 for application information. costume was shelved until of the people this would affect. also very creative!! Both Tom (716) 699-9143 the Allegheny River Running (I’m a sucker for Christmas and Jason from Sports Locker CALL/TEXT ME TODAY. 9 e. Washington St, Ellicottville NY Fest, when SVEN, the squirrel spirit!) From small businesses and Audra and Derreck from I WILL HELP GET YOU THERE! made his initial appearance at along the parade route to the Carpy’s Screen Printing are Important Message the half way point of the half families that make it a yearly so approachable – we can go marathon in September. He tradition to watch and wait for to either store, present any Town Board Meetings will not be open in person to the public until further notice. 34 Washington St. • 716-699-4695 • www.howardhanna.com You may join by telephone by calling: 978-990-5297 Passcode: 678680 was an instant hit. Santa to officially bring in the idea – whether small, crazy or 12 Monroe Street Working with Sports holiday season here in Olean. indescribable – and we come Locker, Sven will have COVID-19 precautions are away with a poster or product Happy Holidays! Ellicottville, NY 14731 customized shirts created the utmost important and I can that fits the bill,” added Mrs. for all the Chamber events. only imagine how hard it was Dreher. NYS Paid Sick Leave Program Why customized? Sven has to finalize the announcement. 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HoliMont Updates Holiday Valley Weekly Update: Back into Great Ski Turns The January is Learn a Snowsport Month at Holiday Valley slope (I like facing the fridge “ while doing this in case in a day, but due to some or at night $27 for a beginner SUPER SAVER” hunger strikes). Now, just technicalities it was not lesson, ski or snowboard like the skiers in the photo, officially set, but it did gain equipment and a beginner’s keep your upper body (hips, national media attention. area lift ticket (good for the .99 torso, hands, shoulders and Holiday Valley has Boardwalk, Slippery Streets $499 SKI PACKAGE nose) pointing straight ahead participated since the Conveyor and Creekside and slowly twist both your beginning, but each area was Quad Chairlift). Daytime Includes Adult Skis, Boots, Bindings & Poles legs simultaneously to the allowed to create their own lessons (age 12+) are at 10:30 5 Monroe Street, Ellicottville • (716) 699-2054 left and then the right. Notice version of the promotion. and 1:30 (arrive at least a half that if someone was directly HV chose to offer learn to hour early to give yourself behind you, your back would ski or snowboard packages time to get your equipment) Open Daily. not spin sideways but remain (beginner lift ticket, lesson and nighttime lessons are at visible to them. Notice also and rental) for the month of 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30. Signup how stabilizing the upper By Brooke Szpaicher January at half price for our for daytime lessons is at body allows the legs to feel adult school (ages 12 and the Creekside Lodge, and loose and swivel in your hip Every year, ski resorts up). The Guinness Day has nighttime signups (age 8+) Get the Look at By Dan Balkin know that he told the story not sockets. Now try the opposite. continue to try and build become our “Learn to Love are at the Rental Shop in the to draw attention to himself With your legs facing straight the sport, one way is with Winter Day” and we offer $25 main lodge, ground floor. If you have been following for receiving the jacket, but ahead, rotate your upper body Learn a Snowsport Month, learn-to packages for ages So get your friends together our ski columns the past because he loved the ski tip to the left and then back to the where you can learn to ski 6 and up. This is scheduled because you’ll have a great few weeks, you know that and sharing it with others. right. Notice how the upper or snowboard for half the for January 8, 2021. Since time learning, laughing and they have been dedicated That said, you may justifiably body rotation locks up your price! The National Ski Areas learning to ski or snowboard sharing this amazing sport! Dry Goods to longtime HoliMont ask if, “Mike, just make sure legs – they no longer feel free Association created Learn is a progression, we offer the “We have been successful instructor Mike Holden who we can always see the back of to swivel like the legs of the to Ski/Snowboard Month RIP 21 card to learn to ski/ in introducing many skiers passed away in December the jacket” is a great ski tip? expert skiers in the photo! several years ago with the idea snowboard students, which and snowboarders to the 2019. Mike was not only Filtered through Mike’s ears it In actual skiing, rotating of getting national attention encourages them to return for sport with the Learn to Ski/ one of the world’s leading was – because he immediately our legs under a stable upper to the great benefits of skiing more lessons and ski sessions. Snowboard month, our aerospace engineers (he was knew what the coach meant. body allows us to make and snowboarding; and to The RIP card gives them 25% Ultimate Passes for schools sometimes asked to give the Huh? The meaning is hidden elegant and graceful round “fill the pipeline” with new off lessons, rental equipment, and adults (they also include keynote address at “rocket in plain sight. Please peer at turns. Swiveling our upper skiers and snowboarders as and lift tickets through lessons) and regular adult and scientist” conventions), but the article picture (don’t get body destabilizes our balance the Baby Boomer generation December 2021. children’s lessons. Last year a long-standing coach for distracted by the fashion- and often causes the tails of aged out of the sport. They The entire month of January we taught s over 7000 new the U.S. Ski Team where violation ski outfits) and look our skis to skid excessively also attempted twice to set is Learn a Snowsport Month, skiers and snowboarders,” he coached Gold Medalists at the position of each skiers from being over-torqued – the Guinness Book of World and you can learn to ski or Jane Eshbaugh, Holiday such as Barbara Cochran, anatomical “back.” Their just like the back wheels of Record for the most ski or snowboard for half price! Valley’s Director of Bill Johnson, Ted Ligety, and backs are all orientated up our car skidding on a snowy snowboard lessons taught During the day you’ll pay $37 Marketing, mentioned. Bode Miller at a wind tunnel the hill, clearly visible to the road if we spin the steering where he worked in Buffalo skier directly behind. This wheel too quickly while (they primarily worked on was exactly the coach’s point rounding a turn. Even though making their “tuck” position – don’t rotate your upper Mike was a rocket scientist, Holiday Valley Patrol Spotlight: as efficient and aerodynamic body to make your skis turn he knew a great, simple and 17 Washington Street, Ellicottville NY • 699-2293 • www.daffevl.com as possible). – the skier behind you should straightforward ski tip when Margaret Doty, 3 Year Member of the Ski Patrol As mentioned in the last be able to see your back! In he heard one: make sure the column, roughly ten years other words, upper bodies skiers above you can always By Heather Cantie ago, in honor of his years of (which comprise about 65% see the back of your jacket! Hours: distinguished service, the U.S. of our weight) should be used A few months ago, HoliMont “It was either be a ski widow Ski Team gave Mike a coach’s as a stable mass under which instructor Ward Wilson or join the club!” Margaret Closed Monday jacket. As the jacket was being a skier’s legs are turning. Put forwarded me a voice mail Doty said of her decision to presented to Mike, a Ski Team yet another way, these expert Mike had left on his phone. join Holiday Valley Safety Tuesday - Thursday 12-8pm coach said, “Mike, just make skiers are using their LEGS, “Ward, Mike Holden here, Patrol three years ago. She had Friday & Saturday 12-10pm sure we can always see the not their upper bodies to make give me a call when you have only been skiing a few times back of the jacket.” This may their ski turns. You can try a chance.” It was both great when she met her husband, Sunday 12-8pm sound a bit strange, or even this at home in socks! Stand and very sad to hear our dear Dave, nine years ago. “And cryptic, but Mike loved to tell up and imagine whatever friend’s voice. I texted back: then I got into it! He does the story while ski teaching. direction you are facing is We skied with a giant. Ward’s the ski club for his school so FARM TO TABLE If you knew Mike, you will STRAIGHT DOWN a ski response: Amen he was able to get me some lessons.” And Margaret spent I LOCALLY SOURCED I time on the hill with Dave HAND CRAFTED while he was working as a Contractors Day Canceled HV Safety Patroller. “Since I was always with him skiing, 40th Annual HoliMont Event Canceled Due to Pandemic you start skiing like a patroller, and you’re doing it whether or This tradition has taken place not you’re on patrol,” she said. at the ski club since 1981. “So, I decided I’d try it. When Unfortunately, the upcoming I took the class, I thought I’d 40th annual Contractor’s be a host. I wasn’t sure I could day at HoliMont has been ski an eight-hour shift.” cancelled due to coronavirus Margaret said everyone and it’s not going well,” she comfortable, she said, like the concerns. was very encouraging while said, laughing. “You can help customer service. “But I still The ski club has made many she was learning. “When defuse it, so they will go on to get a little bit uncomfortable adjustments in response to I had to do the skiing test, have a great day and want to when I come across an injury. the COVID-19 pandemic, Dick (Phillips) and Phil come out again!” You’re never sure what you’re one being the cancellation (Chearmonte) were really Margaret recently left her going to get into,” Margaret 243WEST MAIN ST, SPRINGVILLE, NY • 716 794 3555 of all events, including tough on me. They wanted to career as a personal trainer and added. “Even when you’re Contractor’s day. Members be sure I could do it,” she said. manager at the Olean YMCA not wearing the yellow jacket, are encouraged to avoid “I was definitely nervous, and is “doing things to bring in your head you’re looking sitting inside the lodge to knowing Phil was critiquing joy”. Her current project is around, looking up, saying Photo from HoliMont website from last year’s Contractors prevent large groups, and me! You don’t have to be a helping someone renovate a ‘get that bar down!’ Well, Day outdoor warming huts have super skier, but you need to farmhouse. “They own a bed you don’t say it, but you’re Re-Opening Advertising Incentives been put in place. Masks are be able to get down a black and breakfast and decided certainly thinking it! It’s By Emma Yost their winter off-season. required at all times unless diamond. After the test, Phil to convert an old barn into now in my nature to look left Former HoliMont director actively skiing and measures told me, ‘Wow! 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Service Awards Safety Tips for Cold Weather Three WNY Non-Profits Join Forces Celebrating 101st Birthday Members Honored at Recent Fire Department Meeting NYSEG & RG&E Want Customers to be Prepared for Upcoming Season The Senior Care Providors Form The Lineage Group Heritage Resident Has Both Birthday & Covid-19 Vaccination need people to help move/ With cold weather just For safety, a distinctive away. Then immediately call BUFFALO, N.Y., January (including special needs and percent of New York State’s Helen Merrill, a resident clean equipment. People to around the corner, customers sulfur-like odor, similar to NYSEG at 1.800.572.1121, 5, 2021 – Niagara Lutheran enhanced ALR), memory nonprofit skilled nursing at The Village, a Heritage help with training sessions. will be firing up furnaces and rotten eggs, is added so that RG&E at 1.800.743.1702 Health System (parent of The care, respite care, independent facilities over the past five rehab and skilled nursing (We have training night every other appliances for the first customers can recognize it or 911 from a safe location. GreenFields Continuing Care senior housing, outpatient years. Although each of the community in Gerry, NY, Tuesday.) We need people time this season. NYSEG quickly. If customers smell Do not smoke or operate Community), Schofield Care, rehabilitation, traumatic brain three organizations comprising just celebrated two very to help support the rest of and RG&E urge the public natural gas, they should electrical switches or and Lutheran Jamestown have injuries, veterans’ care, hospice Lineage Group has managed memorable milestones in her the team while they are out to recognize the potential immediately get up, get out appliances. These items taken a significant step forward care, and palliative care. to stay ahead of this trend, a life—her 101st birthday, and and when they return from signs of a natural gas leak and call for help from a safe may produce a spark that in their ongoing partnership. “At Lineage Group, our proactive approach is needed being one of the first Heritage emergency calls.” and review the following location. might ignite the natural gas The three not-for-profit focus on mission instead of to ensure financial viability residents to choose to receive V: What is needed to apply? safety tips about what do if Sight: A white cloud, mist, and cause an explosion. Do senior care providers today profit margin will enable us into the future. the COVID-19 vaccination. D: “It’s very simple, just a leak is suspected. fog, bubbles in standing not assume someone else announced they have joined to continue innovating care Other benefits of the Due to current COVID-19 stop by the department on a It’s important that water or blowing dust are will report the condition. forces to form Lineage Group. through programs such as partnership include economies restrictions, a traditional Photo from left to right: Jim Golley 35 years, Jerome Tuesday night and grab and customers know the warning also warning signs of a gas Provide the exact location, This new entity will operate foster grandparents, wellness of scale gained by combining party was not possible, but Goldfus 5 years, Steve Crowley 45 years, Jeanne Brown application. Or speak to any signs to protect themselves, leak. Customers may also including cross streets. Let as a passive super parent and family centers, and networks to help eliminate The Village staff made sure 15 years, Zachary Golley 5 years, Haley Saunders 5 member of the fire department their families, homes and see vegetation that appears company personnel know years and Kyle Germain 5 years. Missing from photo: organization to help oversee employee childcare centers,” duplicative costs and she had a very special day and they can acquire one for businesses. Knowing how to be dead or dying for no if sewer construction or strategy and operations, and Koenig explained. “Together, services, along with increased full of celebration after Alexis Saunders 5 years, Everett Ratzel 15 years, Kelly you. No prior experience is to detect and respond to Fredrickson 20 years and John Burrell 55 years. apparent reason. digging activities are going create efficiencies, paving we will be better equipped purchasing power and leverage her vaccination, including necessary; we will train you natural gas leaks can help Sound: Customers may on in the area. Customers the way for an active parent to increase satisfaction and in contract negotiations. It balloons, and a festive By Jessica Schultz; Jerome Goldfus, Zach Golley, to be a member of our team.” protect both individuals and also hear unusual noise like may also view these tips arrangement. connectivity for residents, will also result in increased window visit from her family Staff Writer Alexis Saunders and Haley V: Anything of note property. roaring, hissing or whistling. with friends and family via This unique strategic alliance, families, employees, and the competitiveness as a major in Heritage’s decorated Saunders all hit that mark. happening with the fire A natural gas leak is NYSEG and RG&E offer a video provided by the first announced in June 2019, community at-large.” employer through improved holiday Santa visitation hut! Helen celebrating her 101st birthday after receiving her The men and women who Jeanne Brown and Everett department at the moment? usually recognized by smell, these tips on what customers Northeast Gas Association. aims to strengthen all three Not only do Lineage training and education, new Lisa Haglund, Heritage Covid-19 vaccination come to our aid in times Ratzel celebrated 15 years, D: “Nothing in particular. sight, or sound. should do if they suspect a NYSEG and RG&E are organizations and position Group members plan to career ladders, enhanced President and CEO, shared were among the first to be looking to live a long, happy of need are nothing short Kelly Fredrickson celebrated We will continue to train Smell: Natural gas is natural gas leak: subsidiaries of AVANGRID, them for future growth. The solidify their respective human resources initiatives how important living a given the option to receive of heroes. The local fire 20 years, James Golley life is “hard work!” weekly and keep up to the colorless and odorless. Get up, get out and get Inc. partnership is rooted in an finances going forward, but and enhanced recruitment for vibrant life is, including the vaccine. While we Heritage Ministries was department is always on celebrated 35 years, Steve standard that allows us to effort to improve the quality the goal is to expand this positions at all levels. celebrating special moments, remain respectful of the right scene with our fantastic law Crowley celebrated 45 years founded as the Orphanage provide our community with and clinical scope of senior new collaboration’s reach The three partnering for the seniors who call to choose vaccination, for the and Homes of the Free enforcement agencies during and our Mayor John Burrell the best safety services.” care in Western New York. to welcome other similarly organizations all have rich Heritage home. Even amidst first time in almost a year, our accidents and is the first on was awarded for 55 years of Methodist Church in 1886 V: Anything else to add? 2020 Lake Studies Report “This innovative nonprofit situated partners as an and diverse histories, and the unprecedented events and most vulnerable population and has grown from its the scene to battle fires that service. D: “Actually, we had a affiliation model will alternative to sale or closure, each is a prime example of regulations of the COVID-19 and skilled nursing staff have threaten homes, businesses V: What do these years Chautauqua Lake Association Reports 2 Studies Have Been Completed original campus in Gerry, program years ago that was ensure patient-focused care providing a template for other how mission-driven, nonprofit pandemic, residents and an individual choice in how NY, to six locations in and families. of experience bring to the to help young people advance they will fight COVID-19, Lakewood, NY — University faculty member and national conferences. remains at the core of our organizations to emulate. This senior care campuses and staff have found creative New York with additional Typically these brave souls department? into the Fire Department collective mission, provided will help provide an alternative skilled nursing homes can and unique ways to remain and we are so appreciative of are honored at the annual D: “Members with long Chautauqua Lake Association and Cornell Ponds Manager. Additionally, Johnson affiliations across the United and five years ago it was by individuals who live in, to the trend of nonprofit care benefit the entire community. engaged and be part of their our local, state, and federal States. As a not-for-profit installation dinner, but due years of service bring their resurrected. Kids aged Executive Director Douglas Johnson is a member and provides training programs agencies for recognizing this Conroe reports that two former president of the to aquatic professionals on and are invested in, the local providers selling to for-profit, With facilities rated between 4 community. She shared, “We provider of senior care and to Covid-19 that event had knowledge and expertise 14/15 can join and train then community,” said Christopher out-of-town chains. and 5 stars by CMS, all three were so blessed to help Helen need.” to be canceled. Instead to our younger generation. publications on 2020 lake Northeast Aquatic Plant aquatic plant identification housing, Heritage is a leader become full members of the Koenig, President & CEO, “This nonprofit collaboration organizations are committed celebrate her very special The daughter of a local in the industry, employing members were awarded at There is so much to learn Fire Department at age 16. ecological conditions have Management Society of important non-native farmer, and born and raised been received and are posted (NEAPMS), has served on invasive plants and common Niagara Lutheran Health model provides greater to providing high-quality, birthday. The seniors that we approximately 1,500 team the recent Fire Department about different types of fires It has been very successful. System, speaking on behalf of benefits to the residents and efficient, and cost-conscious serve deserve the very best in Chautauqua County, meeting. There are currently and accidents and our long- on the CLA’s website. Racine- the board of directors and as native species. This first members, and serving The Ellicottville Rotary has the three organizations. community than the for- care that improves the health from us during this difficult Helen said she has enjoyed over 2,500 individuals 71 members with a combined term members can share generously contributed the Johnson Aquatic Ecologists editor of their newsletter for report presented to the CLA, being able to be a wife and based upon the results of several years. The highest details findings observed Koenig said the affiliation profit alternative,” Koenig of the populations they serve. time, and our Heritage annually. With locations in 669 years of service, ranging those experiences with those equipment for our younger will empower the member added. “Free of the financial A separate Board of Directors teams—from chaplaincy mother of three, as well as from 1 year to 55 years. The who have yet to confront their 2020 in-lake scientific professional award from from the firm’s late spring New York, Pennsylvania, members use. Above all organizations to deliver high- obligation to generate returns and by-laws will be established to activities and everyone a grandmother and great Illinois, and Washington, Villager spoke to secretary them. Also, the more years we are a community driven monitoring program prepared the NEAPMS, the Aquatic lake monitoring. The second grandmother. She was an the reports. The CLA has Plant Science Award, was report details finding fromquality care more efficiently for investors, nonprofit senior to support the integration of in between, are committed Heritage and its affiliates Debbie Golley in regards to of experience you have, the family and are always here by enabling Lineage Group care organizations are able to the three affiliates into Lineage to using love, imagination, employee at Fredonia Seed the members awarded. more equipment you are contracted annually since presented to Mr. Johnson in the firm’s fall lake monitoring provide rehabilitation and for those who need us.” to share clinical guidelines, re-invest their profits into their Group. This preemptive action innovation, and faith to for over twenty years in skilled nursing services, The Villager (V): You had allowed to operate”. Thank you Debbie for 2002 with Racine-Johnson 2005 and 2017 recognizing and serves as a final report earlier years. In April 2020, personnel to independently his scientific contributions to for the firm’s year-longmaximize Medicaid operations and communities, will leave the new combined find ways to encourage and independent retirement 11 members to award at the V: Are you looking for new taking the time to speak with reimbursement, and reduce leading to superior clinical organization well positioned provide hope in the midst of Helen moved to Gerry, NY, meeting, what is the service recruits? monitor and assess lake understanding the ecology of work. Findings are explained housing, memory care, and us and a huge thank you to the combined overhead costs. outcomes, more satisfied to sustain financial viability this pandemic. to call The Village her home. assisted living. In addition, award for? D: “We are always open Ellicottville Fire Department ecological health conditions. the non-native plant species both in 2020 terms and in While celebrating her Debbie Golley (D): Racine-Johnson performs Eurasian watermilfoil and perspective to the firm’s The full continuum employees, and enhanced as margins are compressed Haglund also shared, “We childcare is provided at to new members. A lot of members for all that you do of services provided by patient and community due to rising costs, low are blessed beyond measure special day, Helen was asked Members receive awards for people don’t think they could similar services on multiple Hydrilla. 18 years of observations. two campuses, allowing for to keep our community safe. Lineage Group includes welfare.” reimbursement rates, and the that our prayers have been how she felt about reaching intergenerational programs. every 5 years of service they go into fires and be on scene (The Fire Department is New York State lakes. The He regularly presents his The reports are posted on such a significant milestone. firm’s principal, Robert scientific findings on aquatic ChautauquaLakeAssociation. skilled nursing, certified and Increasing financial pressures fiscal challenges presented heard, and that our residents For more information on commit to the department. at accidents but that’s not located at 30 Fillmore Drive, licensed home health care, throughout the industry have by the ongoing COVID-19 and healthcare heroes in our She said that her most This year Kyle Germain, all that our members do. We Johnson, is a retired Cornell plant studies at regional org Heritage Ministries, please 716-699-2717) adult day care, assisted living led to the closure or sale of 21 pandemic. skilled nursing communities important advice to anyone visit www.heritage1886.org.

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Her creations have 2020. the U.S. Army during WWII and Chautauqua counties. been published in books Like many creatives and from April 1941 to February Creators from all across and national magazines. collectors, Deni Whitmore 1946 as a Battery Commander the United States find and Manzella’s Instagram also chose Etsy as her platform and in the Korean War from make products tailored to showcases some of her due to its ubiquity and 1951 to 1952, has been Southern Tier residents who work and can be found @d_ recognition. “It’s the most immortalized in writing not want to display their local arsiemanzella. popular one that I’ve heard once, but twice. pride in some form. A recent Trendy Wendy Handbags of, so that was easy enough Captain Zanetta’s story search for Chautauqua of Jamestown has been to choose,” she said. Ease is part of former Robert H. The Nazi flag was donated of the Robert H. 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If buying locally is a Vintage Olean from Olean reminder that many talented I can still smell the death in industrialists, businessmen, Visit roberthjackson.org to priority for a shopper, there is newer to Etsy, having artists and curators who the air at Dachau. The people professionals, soldiers, preview additional exhibits are stores on Etsy hosted joined in 2019. This store have had to alter their who were still alive were so churchmen, physicians, at the Center and find out by residents of these very carries vintage t-shirts from businesses and work can be skinny and starved that they lawyers and bureaucrats who more about our virtual neighborhoods. Artisans previous decades in the town. found online and are still could hardly stand up. … implemented and executed programming. and treasure hunters that Nostalgia buffs, Huskies ready to do business. The The death camps were the the Nazi’s schemes. The The Robert H. 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The young shops, but a little tougher shopping; Ellicottville Quilt calling themselves home (ACNC) has a special State Park campsites, cabins in advance by calling toll facilitate enhanced cleaning man’s unsolicited efforts for the bars and restaurants.” Shop offered doorknob sales. for #BillsMafia. Remember opportunity for you. and cottages are currently free 1-800-456-CAMP or procedures. Check-in will exemplify the stewardship But thanks to CARES act And, of course we were still other venues like Balloons, On Saturday, January open only to those with http://newyorkstateparks. be at 5pm, and checkout will the CRRT continuously money, local eateries were able to obtain treasures at Bike N’Bean, Rafis, EBC, 23, ACNC is presenting a existing reservations. reserveamerica.com. be at 10am. 2. Cottages will seeks of trail users, and it able to survive. McFadden Betsy’s and aromatherapy, John Harvard, Katy’s, Drive-up Spaghetti Dinner New reservations for all Online reservations are no longer be full service. was decided that this unique has compliments for the etc. at Nature’s Remedy. Monroe St. Brick and Brew, Fundraiser: Good food made available sites – including encouraged. You must have Guests must bring their own recognition would indeed way the Village responded Together, the retail Steelbound, Ellicottville by good people for a good tents, trailers, RVs, cabins, a reservation to camp. No linens, towels, plates, cups, highlight Charlie’s example, to the pandemic. “I think if establishments shared ideas Depot, John Harvard’s, cause. yurts and cottages -- will be walk-up camping stays silverware, cookware, etc. and inspire other users to you look around the Village and methods and got into the Slopeside, Subway and Tim The meal includes a do the same. Chautauqua right now, we are really a new way of doing business, and Bonnie’s are all open and plentiful helping of spaghetti Rails to Trails (CR2T) is model community. We’ve much online. eager to serve you. Check FB with red sauce and meatballs, You can drive right up to the front door of the a non-profit corporation effectively stayed open, Ava Grace had a leg-up for hours and days. a side salad, sliced bread, Audubon Community Nature Center building to L to R: Dena Ward; Tilly, Kyle, Jessi and Charlie whose reason for existence followed the guidelines since they had been operating Holiday Valley is going and a homemade cookie. pick up your spaghetti dinners at their fundraiser Socially Distant Paint N’ Fun Swanson is to acquire, develop and to a ‘T’ in the shops and without a brick-and-mortar strong. Buy tickets and A vegetarian option is also on Saturday, January 23. Pre-order by January 15 maintain multi purpose restaurants.” store when they first began, rentals on-line in advance. available that does not include to schedule your pick-up time and guarantee your Audubon Community Nature Center, Wednesday, January 20th MAYVILLE, NY-On member of Cub Scout Pack recreational trails for public The majority of the main using Facebook groups and They are operating with meatballs. meals. one of his recent trail runs, 126 in Mayville. At some use on or near abandoned street and her busy side their website to conduct limited capacity; masks and Pick-up times are every 15 Jamestown, N.Y. – Though Chautauqua Rails to Trails point during their walks from railroad rights of way. CR2T streets are alive and well. business. Jessica Maynard- distancing are required, even minutes between 4 and 6 p.m., 569-2345 or online through first floor of the Naturethe world is sleepy, it is still board member and County their trail-adjacent home, provides safe, attractive trails John Rounds has creatively Gilbert states, “we were outdoors; heated outdoor and volunteers will deliver AudubonCNC.org. A limited Center building, including beautiful. As winter pulls Legislator Bill Ward came Charlie noticed that there for non-motorized trail users. expanded his offerings; already doing Facebook Live tents are available for gearing right to your car. Meals are number of meals will be the Blue Heron Gift Shop, us deep into reflection, join upon a boy and his mom was a considerable amount The trails wind through literally creating what videos with our customers up; pre-registered lessons limited to 75 total, so be sure available without preordering, live animals, and the 2020 Emily Rechin for a socially walking the Webb trail with of refuse along the sides, and wetlands, pine forests, Jessica Maynard-Gilbert so the transition during are available; snacks and to reserve yours soon. as long as supplies last. Nature Photography Contest distant Paint n’ Fun Art Night their dog. Charlie had an asked if he could clean it up. hardwood forests, pastures called “almost the equivalent Covid was fairly simple meals are offered along with Cost of the full dinner is Audubon Community winning photographs, is open at Audubon Community armful of various cans, bottles The tradition began and so and vineyards. Observing of a little convenience and familiar to us. The limited indoor seating for 30 $16 per meal. Pre-orders are Nature Center is located at Mondays through Saturdays, Nature Center on Wednesday, and refuse While his mom, along with Mom, dad Kyle and learning about nature, store right on main street.” awesome part is that we are minutes, outdoor seating, or requested by Friday, January 1600 Riverside Road, one- 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Because January 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jessi Swanson, was carrying Swanson, and Tilly, the 7 about the history of the area From Adventure-Bound- finding that people want at your vehicle. 15, 2021. You can select quarter mile east of Route not all of the building is Each person will be seated at the overflow with dog Tilly year-old trail steward would and getting healthy physical on-the-fly, he expanded to to shop small. They want Ellicottville offers the your pick up time and place 62 between Jamestown, accessible, admission is by their own table situated six feet in tow. She told Ward that often go about his cleanup. It exercise is what trail users Ellicottville Coffee Company their downtown to survive.” services of 2 ski areas, your order by calling (716) N.Y., and Warren, Pa. The donation only. apart from other participants. this was at least a weekly so impressed the CRRT Board can expect. For more info and is now producing spirits Businesses like the Winery over 20 shops and several All materials will already effort initiated by Charlie, a members that they decided to visit https://chaurtt.org/ and coffee. Rachel Northrup and Ellicottville Distillery restaurants. Please know that be at the table. Beginners to successfully moved her teamed up to make and bottle all of Ellicottville is ready advanced artists are welcome. Purple Doorknob location hand sanitizer. Ski shops, to serve their clients and Emily Rechin was a Wild Workshop: Arctic Edge seasonal nature educator at to the main street during the hair/nail salons, massage customers. They have all The Buffalo Zoo Hosts Virtual Event, January 16th, 2-3:30pm Beginner to advanced artists are welcome to participate pandemic; owners Annie therapists and alternate worked together as a united Audubon and has experience in a Socially Distant Paint ‘n’ Fun Art Night at Audubon Onohsagwe:de’ Cultural Center therapies are operating under The Buffalo Zoo is hosting painting with all mediums. Community Nature Center, Wednesday, January 20. You and Scott Coe of the popular team, sharing information will receive step-by-step instructions, information on the Re-Opened to the Public, Monday through Friday, 10-5pm Cupcaked in Ellicottville Covid guidelines. Check FB and ideas to provide the best a Wild Workshop: Artic Edge She will provide step-by-step instructions on how to create nature subject to be painted, and everything you need to view. From artwork, pottery, opened a second store/ pages to learn about hours and safest experience for event on Saturday, January create your own nature-inspired masterpiece. 16th from 2-3:30pm. your very own acrylic painting antler carvings, basketry to restaurant in Salamanca this and protocols. their staffs, local customers beadwork and moccasins. Not past fall offering a varied sit- Restaurants were proactive, and visitors. Join us on a trip to the arctic! as well as information on the We will take a closer look at nature subject to be painted. Enrollment is limited. Riverside Road, one-quarter to mention their wide range of down menu. with Villaggio leading the As the Chamber says, it’s mile east of Route 62 between exhibits such as IndianInk: All of these storeowners charge by shifting gears like visiting a Hallmark arctic animals, experience Audubon’s COVID-19 Reservations are required by their adaptations for ourselves, safety precautions require face Friday, January 15. You can Jamestown, N.Y., and Warren, Iroquois and the Art of Tattoos. followed CDC guidelines and offering frozen meals. movie set during holiday Pa. The first floor of the Nature Come pay them a visit and protocols while offering Presently they offer their season! Snuggle into it. and get a closer look at some coverings for all visitors ages register by calling (716) 569- of our winter-loving animals. 3 and up for indoor programs. 2345 during business hours Center building, including the but do keep in mind that all Each of our virtual You will want to wear clothes or going to AudubonCNC.org Blue Heron Gift Shop, live patrons must follow Covid-19 workshops features a wide you won’t mind getting paint and clicking on “Register for animals, and the 2020 Nature protocols. For groups larger Knitting & Crochet Club variety of activities involving on and bring a face covering Upcoming Programs.” Photography Contest winning than 5, it is recommended to Knitting (& crochet) Club – The Knitting Club meets on select Mondays at the Walk-ins may be accepted photographs, is open Mondays call ahead at 716-945-1760 Ellicottville Memorial Library. Call the Library at 716-699-2842 for meeting details. exclusive opportunities, as they will not be provided. Note: All abilities welcome – just bring some yarn and your needles! hands-on activities, and live Tuition for the class is $30, if there is room; call for through Saturdays, 10 a.m. for reservations. And you animal experiences. $22.50 for Nature Center availability after the deadline. to 4:30 p.m. Because not all The Onohsagwe:de’ Cultural Open Monday – Friday from can even scope them out via All you need to participate microphone. Cost is $25.00 to register for the workshop, members. All materials are Audubon Community Nature of the building is accessible, Center has reopened at 82 W. 10am till 5pm, they offer a virtual tour at senecamuseum. Be Apart of the Art: Submit Your Photos to per person. visit buffalozoo.org/single- provided. Center is located at 1600 admission is by donation only. 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PLEASE Find Us on Facebook Allegany State Park: Open Daily : Allegany State Park, Salamanca EVL Village Park: Open Daily, Till Dusk : Village of Ellicottville, Ellicottville Page 12 ~ The Villager ~ January 7 - January 13, 2021 January 7 - January 13, 2021 ~ The Villager ~ Page 13 This Week in Health & Science: Winter Blues Did You Know: Cruises What’s Shakin’ in E’VL Covid-19 Could Worsen Winter Blues Cruise Lines Intend to Set Sail Again Soon Whether Outside or In, Ellicottville is the Place to Be In Beat on the Street: By MouthSayTongue Mediterranean influenced from 6-9pm. Michael plays What Do You Think 2021 Has in Store? focusing on vitamin D levels Weekly Column menu is incomparable and a versatile multi genre because vitamin D helps with By Donna Germain The holidays are over but I’ve never had anything I set aimed to cater to the By Chad Neal should be read using an serotonin production. Also, the ski season is just getting wouldn’t recommend. audience’s mood. Requests ominous tone. Positivity since vitamin D is produced Did you know…? We are all started. While the snow isn’t Balloons is back with are accepted. My favorite on The worst year for society did occur throughout the when skin is exposed to looking forward to getting fallliing the overnight temps Darkwater Duo form 6-9pm. the menu is, beyond a doubt, in quite a while is over. 2021 past year, alas much of it sunlight, less daylight in the out of the house and taking will be sufficiently cold to These cousins have been the blackened mahi tacos. has begun and most people was overridden by the “new winter months contributes that vacation we may have all make snow and we have playing together since they Pure awesomeness. have a positive outlook normal” which most want to vitamin D deficiencies. missed in 2020. Where and state of the art snowmaking were kids and they play Monday is wing night at for the upcoming year and rejected, so that getting back People experiencing winter what are we going to do and will cruise ships in the world, with handle a potential outbreak. at both of our ski areas so the a pop/alt/mod/prog set of Balloons from 5-10pm, dine further. So many things were to the old normal will be blues, or full-blown SAD, it be safe? How about taking 25 more that were built or CDC guidelines require cruise skiing should be awesome. covers with an occasional only. 50-cent wings. And lots a disappointment last year. the new normal. We, most may have lower levels of a cruise? Yes, the cruise line being built in 2020. You can passengers to wear facemasks Fortunately the music original thrown in. Try the of craft beers on tap to wash Many things were cancelled of us can agree that we do vitamin D and not even realize intends to set sail again soon. cruise just about anywhere onboard. Just like anywhere scene is alive and well and brisket sandwich if you’re them down. The garlic parm and closed due to the Corona not want to relive 2020, and it. How do you know if you In 2019, the cruise industry now days and you will not people go these days, face several venues are offering a hungry. are my favorite. virus unleashing its evil on some still have anxiety as to suffer from SAD? According was on the rise contributing be bored. Just an example, coverings will be required fine selection to enjoy. Let’s The Gin Mill joins the party Monday is also Asian Night the world; causing what the near future and beyond. to the National Institutes of to the U.S. economy. But in Quantum of the Seas owned onboard ships in public spaces. see who’s performing where. with Ron K from 6-9pm. Ron at Finnerty’s from 4pm til may be called the Covid What do you think 2021 has Health, SAD is, “a type of 2020, it faced an estimated $32 by Royal Caribbean has a surf Cruise lines are modifying The never-ending weekend is half of Two Guys Drinking they run out, sushi specials Pandemic of 2020, and that in store? depression characterized billion loss, now the industry pool, skydiving pod, Bionic venues to accommodate social starts Thursday at Villaggio Beer and he plays a folk/pop/ and select Asian entrees. by its recurrent seasonal will contribute less than half Bar with robotic bartenders, distancing requirements. with the Save Our Music rock/country set of covers Watch the Sabres or any By Cara Birrittieri has nothing to do with outside pattern, with symptoms of what it did last year. The and SeaPlex, the largest indoor Some, like AmaWaterways, series featuring Leroy Light from the 60-90’s that you other sports at Evilles’s only temperature; research shows it lasting about 4 to 5 months impact of COVID 19 lead to activity space at sea, including have installed Plexiglas from 6-9pm. This duo, can dance or sing-a-long too. sports bar. All this lack of sunshine has everything to do with lack per year.” The symptoms the suspension of cruise lines, dodgem cars, a trapeze school barriers and removed tables made up of Leroy Townes Oops, no dancing. Try the We end the seven-day getting you down? There may of sunshine. The connection are similar to depression the subsequent suspension and roller skating. The ship and chairs in entertainment and Loretta Mayffield will largest selection of draft beer weekend at The Gin Mill be good reason. This time between less exposure to including losing interest has had a devastating impact also has 18 dining venues. venues to keep people safely perform a 3-hour set of in town while you’re dining. for Wings and Wagner, of year, we all relish even light during winter and SAD in activities, low energy, on the economy and on those The average cost for a 7-day distant. Guests will have lots country/country rock/pop/ SATURDAY: In case you Wednesday from 6-9pm. Joe a peek of sunshine here in is well established. However, difficulty sleeping, struggling who depend on cruise activity cruise is about $200 per day of options for dining onboard alt/mod style of originals might want to watch the Bills plays a roots/folk/country/ western New York. A full day why some people are affected to concentrate, feeling for their livelihoods. Cruising per person. This does not ships but it will be modifiedand covers to accompany a Saturday.....Finnerty’s is Bills blues set of covers while of sunshine and blue skies and others are not, is not well worthless. Winter SAD also contributed $55 billion to the include your transportation to to accommodate for safety four-course meal. Ask about Mafia Headquarters with you chow down on 75-cent are what dreams are made understood. Research shows can affect appetite, causing American economy in 2019 the port, excursions and extras and distance. Just like most cds and merch. This is a TV’s galore and the sound wings. Wash em down with of. Seems the clouds above the key to susceptibility is cravings for carbohydrates up 5.3% from 2018, according on board such as alcoholic restaurants around the country, reservation only event. See cranked. Food and drink 26 beers on tap. I really like us are a constant reminder of likely linked to the amount resulting in weight gain. to the CLIA (Cruise Lines beverages, massages and tables will be more spread out Villaggio’s F/B page for info specials and an awesome the Cajun dry rub. what may be going on inside of light entering the eye, and Other winter SAD symptoms International Association) extras such as Wi-Fi etc. and there will be more grab- or call. corned beef sammy with lots All the venues offer music our heads. Add to that the eye color makes a difference. report. But in 2020 they include oversleeping, and Most cruise lines now offer and-go items. The buffet hasn’t Thursday Balloons will of NYS beers on tap. for your edification and Lisa F. - The Age of John R.- I’m going to go Kelly W. - Fun family early nightfall, and if you are Lighter colored eyes appear social withdrawal. In more were suspended from mid- an unlimited alcohol beverage completely been wiped out. host Tui Osborne from Rafi’s is first out of the for its medicinal effects Aquarius! with... What is ‘Nothing I at all prone to winter blues, to be protective since they March through the end of this time as we have learned severe cases thoughts of package for about $50 per day Onboard Royal Caribbean’s 6-9pm. Tui is the rugby gate again with Randy the incidental to their food and expect.’ to really appreciate the all this concern for Covid, are more sensitive to light, suicide may occur. Generally, year, it is estimated that the per person. For the first time Quantum of the Seas in coach at St Bonaventure Guitarist from 4:30-8:30pm. drink and require masks and isolation, lack of smiles and therefore the brain makes suspension of cruising in the tune we have with the a medical diagnosis is since 2010, Congress passed Singapore, the buffet has and plays a multi genre set Randy plays an oldies/pop/ social distancing as per state ones we love. and company, could sullen less melatonin, the sleep- made only after a seasonal U.S. will result in a loss of new regulations for the cruise changed, with crew members of covers that has an island folk/alt set of covers that regulations. your days more than you inducing hormone. Darker pattern is documented over more than 254,000 American industry. The Cruise Passenger serving guests. Oceania cruise flavor stemming from the will enhance your dining We hope you enjoyed realize. There is a term for eyes on the other hand, are two consecutive years. As jobs. Cruise lines contribute to Protection Act means a trained Lines was planning a world fact the Tui is from Fiji. experience. The paki platter your time in our village and what you and others may be less sensitive to light, and expected, these symptoms are multiple industries. According physician is required onboard cruise in 2020, which would be FRIDAY: Rafi’s is first up is the bomb if it’s on the come back and bring friends feeling: it’s called Seasonal signaling more melatonin much more prevalent in those to CLIA 32 million passengers and cruise lines must also the line’s first 180-day cruise;with Tui Osbourne from 4:30- specials list. but whatever you do please, Affective Disorder (SAD). in lower light situations, living in the north, where were projected to set sail in install video cameras in all it was going to visit 95 ports, 8:30pm. Think Bob Marley Back at Balloons Michael ALWAYS SUPPORT LIVE An estimated 10 million inducing sleep easier. The daylight hours plummet, 2020 up from 30 million in public places. Like on planes, across four continents with 17 meets Jimmy Buffett. Their Nowak will take the stage MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Americans suffer from it, theory seems to indicate: dark and people spend more time 2019. Since 2009, cruise ship the air will be much safer on overnights. The fare for world mostly over the age of 20, and eyes, less light, more sleepy. indoors. Cases of SAD are passengers have grown from ships now with new air filter cruise starts at $38,499 per it is more common in women. Researchers also believe far less common in sunny 17.8 million to 30 million, an systems required. Passengers person, not including airfare, Though some people can feel SAD is linked to disruptions southern portions of the annual growth rate of 5.4%. will also fill out health based on an inside cabin. 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THEN, I was We also plan to be adding 4 Open: Sun 7am-8pm, Mon - Wed 6am-8pm, with a place to not only store watching a great documentary units to our inventory by the HELP WANTED: The Ellicottville Central School District has an immediate opening for a Thurs & Fri 6am-9pm Sat 7am - 9pm their belongings but a place to on Native Americans and their end of this week.” part-time cafeteria worker (5 hours per day). In addition to a competitive salary, this position take a rest during a long day contributions to the American (V): Can participants also has many other benefits: Paid holidays, sick days and personal days. New York State Retirement Off ering Regular Gas & Diesel. Sale Day Friday! out in the exhilaratingly cold music scene, and saw the employ your chalet valet Virtual Tour of Sweden System. New York State Education Department Fingerprint Clearance Required. Applications air. They are a nice socially most amazing Tee Pee. I then service? Hosted by Mark Baldwin & Audubon Community Nature Center, Jan. 8th are available on the district website: www.ellicottvillecentral.com or by phoning 716-699-2368 distancing set up with slope thought, how cool it would (N): “We highly encourage (ext. 1300) between the hours of 7:30 am – 4:00 pm. Interested applicants should submit a First Station Off Exit 17! side locations and they are be for us to tie in the Native renters to utilize the food Jamestown, N.Y. – Three and as much time as possible in nature education. letter of intent and application to: Ellicottville Central School, ATTN: Melissa Sawicki, District disinfected/cleaned before American culture of our region service operations at their a half years ago, naturalist with his wife Ardy and their The fee for this opportunity Clerk, 5873 Route 219, Ellicottville, New York 14731. EOE Find Us on Facebook for Specials and Pricing! each use. and have a safe option for respective resorts.” and Jamestown native Mark family, enjoying the forest is $8 or $6 for Nature Center The Villager spoke with Nick families to enjoy their day on (V): Will this be something Baldwin moved to the shores near their home. members. PUBLIC NOTICES Pitillo, owner of Villaggio the mountain. So I called my you continue to offer in the of Malaren, Sweden’s third With a BS in biology and This program will be about what prompted him to friend Ross John. Although we future? largest freshwater lake, near secondary education from hosted online on Zoom. begin this endeavor. both agreed that the tee pees (N): “We certainly will Stockholm, Sweden. He has SUNY Fredonia and Master Register up to an hour NOTICE OF FORMATION of KIMBERLY J. WARNER LCSW, PLLC: The name of the The Villager (V): How would be a great application, offer them in the future, if been exploring the forests of Science in Teaching before the program by going professional service limited liability company is: KIMBERLY J. WARNER LCSW, PLLC; Dana’s Heating & did the idea of the mini-chalet we would not be able to get the market demand it. We and fields of the area ever from Antioch University, to AudubonCNC.org and the date of filing of the articles of organization with the department of state is: November 25, rental come to be? enough high quality units are also investigating other since. he taught middle school clicking on “Register for a 2020; the county within this state in which the professional service limited liability company Plumbing Nick (N): “This all started produced before ski season applications for the units, and In the comfort of your own and high school science in Program.” You will be sent is located is: Cattaraugus County; the secretary of state has been designated as agent of the Air Conditioning & Electrical when I saw a post from a started. After some further have an agreement in principle home, on Friday, January Alaska, Vermont and New a zoom meeting code when professional service limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served at Dana local ski area to “get dressed discussion, Ross suggested to locate up to 20 Units at the 8, 2021, 11 a.m.-noon, York. you register to attend this the following address: The PLLC, 9711 Underwood Lane, Portville, NY 14770; The purpose of Ukolowicz in your car”. Anyone who has we take a ride out to Amish Inn at Bear Creek for summer Baldwin will share stories For more than 25 years, virtual program. the professional service limited liability company is: LCSW. ever put their ski boots on. I country to meet a friend of of 2021 and beyond.” and lessons in natural history Baldwin was an educator and For more information VILLAGE OF ELLICOTVILLE: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: PLEASE TAKE Fully Insured! Owner weigh 240 lbs, so that would his who was producing some (V): Anything else to ad? from his Swedish journey, naturalist at Jamestown’s on Zoom, go to theverge. NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ellicottville be a challenge for me.... and great mini cabins for him. The (N): “We were delayed in taking you on a virtual tour Roger Tory Peterson com/2020/3/31/21197215/ on Tuesday, January19th, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. via phone at 1-712-832-8330, access code 532 Call or Text 716-801-1789 or 716-801-5420 may others. So I started to next day we quickly reviewed fully offering our mini chalets of “The Nature of Sweden,” Institute, where he worked how-to-zoom-free-account- 4670. The purpose of Local Law #1 of the year 2021 is to amend Local Law No. 2 of the Ellicottville, NY 14731 • Serving the Southern Tier think about alternatives. My the existing specs, made a due to some unforeseen a First Friday presentation with teachers throughout get-started-register-sign-up- year 2020. A local law Regulating Solid Waste Management and Recycling in the Village of first thought was the “igloos” few adjustments, and began power supply issues. of Audubon Community the country to create place- log-in-invite to learn how Ellicottville. By order of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ellicottville we see at some restaurants in production of our “Mini- However they have been Nature Center (ACNC). based methods of teaching to sign up at Nature Center the region. However, in my Chalets!!” resolved.. In addition, we Baldwin spent his early and learning with a focus on is located at 1600 Riverside research, I found that they were (V): What does the mini have had strong interest on years and most of his career the outdoors and the natural Road, one-quarter mile not exactly “durable”, have chalet include? the seasonal and monthly in Jamestown. He now world. In 2014, he received east of Route 62 between a skin that would probably (N): “The mini chalet includes rental offerings. Something teaches science in an urban the ACNC Chairman’s Jamestown, N.Y., and need to be replaced multiple 2 standard plugs, an interior I did NOT forsee. Please middle school and spends Award for exemplary service Warren, Pa. T Local Writers Wanted times a season (skis and poles and an exterior light, and a contact info@chaletvaletwny. The Villager Newspaper is actively looking for motivated are sharp), and started to get heater. In addition we supply com or contact Chris at 716- individuals to join our freelance writing team in both Cattaraugus criticized for lack of airflow. them with a table, a bench, 695-9348 for further details” All things considered I felt 4 chairs, a fire extinguisher, Thank you Nick and team and Chautauqua Counties. We offer the opportunity to write that the igloos would not be smoke detector and sanitizing for bringing even more You Will Be Missed about local entertainment and events. Please send in a copy a good choice. Next I started solution. We also clean and social distanced safety to our Rev. George Allan Thayer Passad Away at 90 Years Old of your full resume and two writing samples if interested. We to think about Yurts. I called sanitize before every use.” slopes!! can be reached at 716-699-2058 or e-mail Jeanine at info@ (1947) and attended Alfred ministry. thevillagerny.com or e-mail Jessica at jessica@thevillagerny. University and Roberts His favorite pastime was Submit Your Ideas & Win Wesleyan College and Asbury cheering on the Buffalo Bills com The Villager is looking for your story ideas. What’s new in your neighborhood? Seminary. and the Buffalo Sabres. Is there a business you’d like to see us feature or an event that would be great As the Reverend George George married Alfreda Raynor’s to highlight; we’d like to know. If your idea is chosen, we will place it in our next Thayer, he served Christ in Gates (Roulo) in 1957 and edition and be sure to credit you with bringing it to our attention. Be a part of both WNY and Northern has (5) children – Robert ★ ★ ★ ★ the art! Submit your ideas to [email protected] or call 716-699-2058. Good PA Methodist Churches Thayer, Rochester, NY; Sudoku Challenge Luck!! Liquor Store following in his father’s Rebecca Perr ult, Penn This Week’s Diffi culty Level: To solve a Sudoku puzzle, place Great Selection & Prices footsteps. He was an active Yan, NY; Rachel Thayer- a number into each box so that member of Solomon’s Porch Workman, Rolesville, NC; ★ ★ ★ ★ each row across, each column On All Wines & Liquor! Ellicottville Memorial Library down, and each small 9 box of Little Valley and St. Roger Thayer, Syracuse, NY square within the larger diagram Minutes from Bemus Point. The Ellicottville Memorial Library is currently open (while wearing a mask and Paul’s Lutheran Church in and Randall Thayer, Fuquay- (there are 9 of these) will contain maintaining proper social distances) with our regular hours of operation for patrons Ellicottville where he enjoyed Varina, NC. He is survived 1 every number from 1 through to come in and browse our shelves. In addition, interlibrary loan is now available singing his favorite hymns by his (11) grandchildren and 9 8 9. In other words, no number among the 38 libraries in our system. Appointments are suggested for computer Rev) George Allan Thayer and praising the Lord! 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Working with 213 Fluvanna Avenue • Jamestown, New York • (716) 664-4503 of our normal services are available such as photocopying, fax, printing, etc. For and went to be with our Lord Marine during the Korean telling, handshakes and puns. complete programs call (716) 699-2842. the numbers already given as a and Savior on December 30, War (1951-1953) and shared He was remarried in 1974 to 2 3 4 1 guide, complete each diagram seek... discover... transform... heal...seek... discover... transform... heal...seek... discover... transform... heal...seek... discover... transform... heal...seek... discover... transform... heal...seek... discover... transform... heal... 2020 due to COVID-related his love and experiences for Joyce (Underwood) Thayer with the missing numbers that Published Every Thursday / complications. He was born both Christ and country with who predeceased him in 2011 will lead to the correct solution. 3 8 4 Good luck! 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