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March 18-24, 2010 Volume 05 ~ Issue 11

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Freestyle ‘B’ ChampionshipsHoliday Valley to Host Slopestyle, Moguls & Aerials This Weekend

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On Campus: The Red Stick Ramblersto Perform at the Univ. of Pitt-Bradford ... page 5Red Stick Ramblers, a Cajun, country, string and swing band with a music video aired on Country Music Television, will perform this Saturday, March 20 at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. The concert starts at 7:30pm in the Bromeley Family Theater of Blaisdell Hall. “This defi nitely isn’t your grandfather’s Cajun band,” said Randy Mayes, director of arts programming at Pitt-Bradford. “This is addictive, toe-tapping music that washes over you and makes you move to the beat whether you want to or not.”

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Ellicottville Drama Club ProductionStudents of ECS to Bring ‘The Music Man’ to the Stage of Salamanca High School March 26-27

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The slopes are being readied and preparations made for the hundreds of guests coming to Ellicottville this weekend. Spectators are welcome to attend the EQS Region “B” Freestyle Championship event. Competitors from across the Northeast will join their hosts from the Holiday Valley Freestyle Team, fresh from a successful visit to Lake Placid. EQS stands for “Eastern Qualifi er Series” for athletes as young as fi ve up to fi fteen years of age. The kids from Holiday Valley are proud to be hosting this exciting event, according to Dave Zuckerman, an enthusiastic supporter and promoter of the local team and the championships. Zuckerman explained that participation in this weekend’s competition is by invitation only and is based on the athletes’ performance (scores.) Spectators will see top-notch Freestyle athletes coming from six northeastern states to compete The slopes at Holiday Valley will set the stage for this weekend’s Freestyle “B” Championships. The HV

Freestyle Team has been anticipating this opportunity all season long, and many of their members will compete in Slopestyle, Moguls and/or Aerials.

BY ERIC HUND

Ellicottville Central School’s Drama Club will present “The Music Man” at 7:30pm on Friday, March 26 and Saturday, March 27 in the Salamanca High School Auditorium. Pat Waldron, vocal and orchestra director, said that 43 students would perform as cast members in the musical, and that there would be 16 students performing in the orchestra. This will be the fi rst time that the Ellicottville Drama Club performs “The Music Man” in an actual auditorium. Waldron said the Drama Club decided to hold the play in the Salamanca High School Auditorium so that the students performing the musical would have the chance to perform in a true auditorium, as opposed to Ellicottville Central School’s facilities. She said that

Salamanca’s auditorium has better seating and sound quality then Ellicottville Central School’s auditorium, which also serves as the school’s cafeteria. She added that Salamanca’s Drama Club members would act as the stage crew for the musical, since Salamanca’s students are familiar with their auditoriums controls for the lights and curtains. The play, which tells the story of a traveling salesman and conman named Harold Hill, who intends to swindle the citizens of “River City, Iowa” by offering to equip and train a boy’s marching band, only to have his plans go awry when he falls for the town’s spinster librarian, Marian Paroo. According to Crystal Wilder, assistant vocal and orchestra director,

BY JEANINE ZIMMER

Eddie Money, known to his parents as Edward Mahoney, and known to the world by such hits as “Two Tickets to Paradise,” “Baby Hold On,” “Think I’m in Love” and “Take Me Home Tonight” will be performing at the Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel next Saturday, March 27. The Legendary Rocker’s fi rst release was in ’77 and hit double Platinum. This self-titled debut album scored hits “Baby Hold On” and “Two Tickets to Paradise,” which Money wrote himself. When speaking to The

Villager in an interview, Money said, “I wrote all those tunes, I wrote Two Tickets in the early 70’s … it wasn’t that hard really … I had played the harmonica all of my life and picked up the sax and piano as a kid.” This is all amazing because no one in his family (until now with his daughter, Jessica, 21) was musically talented. In fact, Money had followed his father’s footsteps and became a police offi cer before resigning in his 20’s and moving to LA to further his music career; his family wasn’t impressed at that moment.

Maple Weekend In Cattaraugus CountyDiscover the Art and Learn About the Industry, March 20-21 & 27-28

Visitors to our region can take in the sugaring experience during this year’s Maple Weekends, set for March 20-21 and the following weekend of March 27-28. Maple producers from across the area will welcome sightseers, tour groups, and anyone interested in learning how that yummy maple syrup is made. Tourism Specialist Deb Opferbeck has been involved with Maple Weekends over the years. The event started as just one weekend for all the maple producers, “but our producers wanted people to be aware they are open the entire maple season. They are willing to have people come and watch them the entire time and not just on those weekends.” Opferbeck also wants to promote the Western New York Maple Festival coming to Franklinville in late April. “The theory (behind the maple weekends) is to create awareness of what the maple producers in our county are doing.” You can check out the list of participants by going to the Maple Weekend website at www.mapleweekend.com. Sponsored by the New York State Maple Producers Association, the website will point out locations of maple operations all across the state.

The play, which tells the story of a traveling salesman and conman named Harold Hill, who intends to swindle the citizens of “River City, Iowa” by offering to equip and train a boy’s marching band, only to have his plans go awry when he falls for the town’s spinster librarian, Marian Paroo.

~ The Villager ~ March 18-24, 2010

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We would like to give a very big thank you to the Mansfi eld, Ellicottville and Little Valley Volunteer Fire Services. They did a superb job fi ghting an electrical fi re in our home on Hencoop. They were very respectful of our property and did a wonderful job of keeping the damage to a minimum. We cannot express our gratitude enough. Thank you – you guys are the best!. Many thanks also to Annie Widger who took our friends in, in the early hours of the morning, serving them hot tea and true Ellicottville hospitality. Thanks Annie! To Rick Meister, who was there very early in the morning to secure the plumbing and heating service - over and above the call of duty. Rick - thanks. Also to Tim Halloran for sorting out the electrics.

To the staff at Dina’s who served an early breakfast to our friends and made them feel so comfortable. Also to the staff at ERA who found alternative accommodations on one of the busiest weekends of the ski season. All this goes to prove what a great place Ellicottville is. To Colin and Beth James for saving the booze! … and to all our wonderful friends for their kindness and support - WOW! It will never be forgotten. And last, but certainly not least, we have three little heroes to thank: Megan (10), Devon (9) and Quillan (7). These children woke up feeling very hot and had the foresight to go downstairs and wake their parents to complain about the heat. There were no immediate visible signs of a fi re as it was contained

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Thank You Supporters!United Way of Catt. Co. Thanks Everyone Who Came Out to HoliMont

Thursday, Mar. 4 2010 was the 3rd year in a row that the sun shined brightly for the United Way of Cattaraugus County, Inc.’s Ski Day fundraiser at HoliMont. More than 80 skiers enjoyed spring-like weather while supporting over 30 local human service programs funded through United Way of Cattaraugus County, Inc. “The event is a fun way for folks to help others!” states CEO Candace Plants. “And for the price, it is a really great deal, too. $50 got skiers their lift ticket, continental breakfast, an event shirt, gourmet lunch from Dina’s, an after-ski party, and entry into the annual Poker Run contest.” The event, which was sponsored by West Valley Environmental Services, Cutco, Abbott Welding, Olean Physical Therapy Professionals, WPIG, Nussbaumer & Clarke, Inc., Studio 4 East, and HoliMont, raised over $3,000. Prizes included a Cutco Galley knife set valued at over $1,000. The next special fundraising

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Ski the Day for United Way at HoliMont was sponsoredby West Valley Environmental Services, Cutco, AbbottWelding, Olean Physical Therapy Professionals, WPIG,Nussbaumer & Clarke, Inc., Studio 4 East, and HoliMont.The event raised over $3,000.

Whew – for those of us who reside in the village, it has been one wild thing after another the last couple of

weeks. Mardi Gras weekend, followed by St. Patrick’s Day – I wonder how many gallons of beer (green or otherwise) were consumed over the last twelve days within the confi nes of Ellicottville proper … It boggles the mind to think of such things, doesn’t it? Saturday is the fi rst offi cial day of spring! Just after midnight, the sun comes a little closer to us than the folks down South, and day-by-day gets closer and closer and closer … until we burn to a little cinder. Ha! Just kidding – April Fool’s a little early, okay? Anyway, the days will now start getting longer, which doesn’t seem fair to me after all the partying going on

about town – we all need our beauty rest, you know. Unfortunately for our lamenting skiers, winter doesnot last forever. To these fi ne folks I say – hey, you’ve got another 3 weeks of awesomespring conditions, so get outthere and enjoy the sunshineand sparkly corn snow whileyou can. And check to see ifyour mountain bike gear stillfi ts after all that drinking and eating. So, dear readers, celebrate the end of one great season by anticipating the beginning of another! Get outside, enjoy the sunshine and take pleasure in knowing you’re at the best place around. Until next week …

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SalamancApplauds SALAMANCA - The Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the 2nd Annual SalamancApplauds Recognition dinner will be held Wednesday, June 2 at Elkdale Country Club. SalamancApplauds will honor three Salamanca community members for their dedication and contributions to the area by means of volunteerism, entrepreneurship and business leadership. Nomination forms are now

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for the growth and benefi t of the Salamanca area. Helping Hand Award - Presented to an outstanding area volunteer for their coordination efforts with local events and community organizations. Nomination forms can be picked up at the Salamanca Chamber offi ce, 26 Main Street, or downloaded from www.salamancachamber.org, and are due back by Monday, April 5. Contact the Chamber at 716-945-2034 for more information.

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Dementia Care Conference MACHIAS - The fi rst-ever Cattaraugus County Dementia Care Conference will be held on Thursday, April 8 in two sessions from noon-4pm and 5-9pm at The Pines, Machias Campus located at 9822 Route 16 in Machias. Half-day and full-day attendance options are available and each half will feature different speakers. The conference is open to the general public and is geared towards family caregivers and professionals who care for or work with people who have Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. A free dinner will be served at 5pm. Topics for the afternoon portion include Sharing Your Wishes; Safety Concerns; Power of Attorney Changes; and Powerful Tools for Caregivers. The evening portion includes topics such as

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The Ellicottville Summer Festival of the Arts held July 2-4 will feature three nights ofexceptional entertainment. On Friday, July 2 at HoliMont Ski Area, a country and westernmusic act will perform. Also on Friday there will be free family gazebo entertainment.Saturday, July 3 on the slopes of Holiday Valley Resort, the Emmy Award winning band,Survivor, will be entertaining everyone followed by a spectacular fi reworks display. OnSunday, July 4 the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra will perform on the slopes of HolidayValley, featuring light classics in the fi rst half and sounds of Motown the second half.Don’t miss the arts & crafts show, pet parade, strawberry festival, house and garden tour,children’s activities and lots more! Visit www.ellicottvilleny.com for more information.

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The weather was NOT a deterrent to the courageous crowds that came out to experience the ONE of a KIND, Mardi Gras Parade of Ellicottville last Saturday! And there were some awesome surprises this year! The newly crowned Queen of Mardi Gras, Holmes Webster of the Ellicottville Ski Club, accompanied by the famous Royal Canadian Mounty, Doug McVeigh, both followed the parade’s long-time Grand Marshall himself, Bill Shell, who was leading the parade seated in a rolling replica of a WWII airplane! In their fi rst appearance in the parade, the

Springville Band provided an authentic jazzy New Orleans sound as they danced through the parade route entertaining the crowds before, during and after the parade … still ‘jazzin’ it up into the night as they continued to perform in front of the Gin Mill. Appearing again this year in the parade was the award-winning West Seneca School Marching Band and Color Guard. After performing on route to enthusiastic watchers, they turned around and marched all the way back down the parade route in the opposite direction - back to where they started! What a fantastic group of students, teachers and

parents! Holiday Valley and HoliMont were the big winners of the night, taking all four prizes for the parade contest. HoliMont Ski Club’s Baby Piston Bully snowcat was a wild sight driving down the middle of the parade route decked out in bright lights and streamers. It won for the ‘Most Lights’ and their prize is a Golf Package. The HoliMont Adaptive Ski Program’s fl oating castle won for the Best Children’s Entry. Holiday Valley’s Snowsports ‘Rangers’ program had a huge turnout of little skiers dressed in blue and chanting ‘Rangers’ as they joyfully marched down the street, waving to everyone. And fi nally, the Holiday Valley Ski Patrol family’s ‘wind-up’ Toy Skiers won for the Silliest Entry. Their prize is ‘Becoming a Brewer for a Day’ donated by the Ellicottville Brewing Company. The Holiday Valley Rangers prize is the opportunity for a sailing adventure on Lake Erie. The HoliMont adaptive ski program will receive two gift certifi cates to Anew Beginning Health Center. A HUGE thanks to ALL that helped make this such an enjoyable success, Heather Snyder and Jennifer Freiburger of the chamber, our ‘judges’ Dan Lee and Lean Rusiniak, owners of Anew Beginning on Monroe Street, Mary Sue Hardt, Kathy Gould and Andrew (the Go-To guy) also did a great job judging, and Dina’s for donating the pizzas for the band!

HoliMont Ski Club’s Baby Piston Bully snowcat was a wild sight driving down the middle of the parade route decked out in bright lights and streamers. It won for the “Most Lights!” Photo/Gary Kinn (see more Mardi Gras Parade photos on this week’s Photo Page.)

Thank You Everyone!Ellicottville Chamber Ski Day: The Perfect Day at HoliMont!

The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce would like to sincerely thank HoliMont and Dina’s at the Mont for all of their efforts in putting together a wonderful Chamber Ski Day. Allwho came out and enjoyed the day know how amazing it was. Dina and her staff did an incredible job providing a tantalizing lunch and après ski with all of the little fi nishingtouches that Dina does so well. Mary Jane at HoliMont did a great job of coordinating the day and whoever ordered the weather could not have done a better job - it wasabsolutely perfect! Thanks everyone!

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BRADFORD, Pa. - Red Stick Ramblers, a Cajun, country, string and swing band with a music video aired on Country Music Television, will perform this Saturday, March 20 at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. The concert starts at 7:30pm in the Bromeley Family Theater of Blaisdell Hall. Tickets are $26 or $22 for the public and $11 or $9 for all students. The show is a part of Pitt-Bradford’s Prism Series. “This defi nitely isn’t your grandfather’s Cajun band,” said Randy Mayes, director of arts programming at Pitt-Bradford. “This is addictive, toe-tapping music that washes over you and makes you move to the beat whether you want to or not.” Drawing on Louisiana culture, the band combines Cajun, country, stringband and swing. The Red Stick Ramblers’ shows are reminiscent of all-night dances, laid-back campfi re sessions, dusty honky-tonks and raucous family reunions. Now a fi ve-member band, Red Stick Ramblers formed in

1999 in Baton Rouge, La., and released its self-titled debut in 2002. Since then, the band has released fi ve albums, including “My Suitcase is Always Packed” last year, “Made in the Shade” in 2007, “Right Key, Wrong Keyhole” in 2005 and “Bring it On Down” in 2003. A reviewer from Billboard.com reviewed the band: “Dedicated enough to regional roots to open with the French Cajun ‘J’Taime Pas Mieux,’ they take cheerful excursions into barroom string (‘Drinkin’ to You’ and ‘Bloodshot Eyes’), Texas swing (the title song) and even the Johnny Mercer-infl uenced pop of ‘Lay Down in the Grass.’ The spirit is so uplifting that you could expect to hear ‘Goodbye to the Blues’ in an ad for an antidepressant.” The Red Stick Ramblers have shown their commitment to preserving their Louisiana heritage in ways other than their concert performances. Members started the South Louisiana Black Pot Festival and Cookoff

in 2006. The band includes Linzay Young, vocals and fi ddle; Kevin Wimmer, fi ddle and vocals; Chas Justus, guitar and vocals; Eric Frey, bass and vocals; and Glenn Fields, drums. “I dare anyone to listen to the fi rst set of this concert and try to come out at intermission without a smile on his or her face. It is impossible,” Mayes said. A pre-show dinner will be served with honey-fried chicken, jalapeño-cheddar buttermilk biscuits, sour cream garlic red potatoes, fi re-roasted sweet corn, Mesclun salad with grapefruit and pecans, and caramel apple pie at 5:45pm in the Mukaiyama University Room of the Frame-Westerberg Commons. Cost for the dinner is $20. For more information, visit www.redstickramblers.com. Tickets are available by calling the Bromeley Family Theater Box Offi ce at 814-362-5113. For disability-related needs, contact the Offi ce of Disability Resources and Services at 814-362-7609 or [email protected]

Drawing on Louisiana culture, the Red Stick Ramblers band combines Cajun, country, stringband and swing. Their shows are reminiscent of all-night dances, laid-back campfi re sessions, dusty honky-tonks and raucous family reunions. They will be performing at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford this Saturday, March 20 at 7:30pm. Tickets can be purchased by calling the university box offi ce at 814-362-5113.

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Olean City School District Foundation Now Accepting Nominations

Academic Wall Of Fame OLEAN - The Olean City School District Foundation (OCSDF) has announced it is now accepting nomination applications for the Foundation’s Academic Wall of Fame. The Wall of Fame recognizes those individuals who have demonstrated the merits of academics both in school and in succeeding years, have well-defi ned goals, have provided mature leadership and have had an impact on society. “The Academic Wall of Fame has consistently been a great way to honor Olean’s extraordinary alumni for exceptional academic and professional achievements,” said Steve Pancio, OCSDF Board President. “The Wall is a source of incredible inspiration to both current students and all Olean alumni. I think it’s important to showcase the great

minds that have come out of this school district and honor them for making a difference in our community and elsewhere.” The inductees will be chosen by a committee of seven: two Foundation board of directors (Joe DeCerbo and Steve Pancio), an Olean City School Board of Education member, an At Large Seat member, a district teacher and two students. The committee will accept nominations from any source for past students, past teachers, support staff, administrators, past Board of Education members, district special friends who have contributed to the academics of the Olean City School District through example or service. The committee is looking for accomplishments in the following areas: educational, professional,

the arts, and/or community/charitable involvement. The 2009 honorees were Olean High School graduates Tom Vroman-class of 1942, and William Diehl-class of 1978. Honorees will be honored during Olean’s Alumni Weekend (June 18-20). To nominate someone for the 2010 Academic Wall of Fame, pick up a nomination form at the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce (120 N. Union Street, Olean). Nominations must be completed and returned to the Chamber or to the Olean City School District Offi ce (410 W. Sullivan Street, Olean) no later than Monday, April 19. For further information, please contact Maggie Perrigo, OCSDF secretary/treasurer at 716-372-4433 or by e-mail at [email protected]

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BRADFORD, Pa. – More than 90 works of art created by University of Pittsburgh at Bradford students will be featured beginning Friday, March 19 at the campus. “Affairs of the Art 2010” will feature pieces made by more than 45 students. The show runs through April 16 in the KOA Art Gallery in Blaisdell Hall. A reception will take place at noon March 19 in the KOA Speer Electronics Lobby. The show, which is free and open to the public, is part of the university’s Spectrum Series.

“This year’s exhibition represents a very broad range of artistic expression, all of which offer the viewer a kind of visual language that transcends words,” said Dr. Martie Geiger-Ho, visiting assistant professor of art at Pitt-Bradford. “Like music, this visual language can move us in ways that we can share as a sort of universal experience.” Paintings, drawings, digital

graphic designs, ceramics and mixed-media works that will be displayed in the exhibition were completed by students enrolled in art courses during the 2009-‘10 academic year.

Projects include still-life acrylic paintings, landscapes rendered on canvas, two-dimensional painted and three-dimensional sculpted animal fi gures, studies of the human fi gure in charcoal and pencil, two-dimensional representations of abstract subjects and various digital images. “Participating in an event like this art show is important for students because it gives

them an opportunity to share their work with others and also to show prospective employers that they can use visual language to communicate,” she said. The art gallery is open from 9am-4:30pm Monday through Friday. The gallery is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. For disability-related needs, contact the Offi ce of Disability Resources and Services at 814-362-7609 or [email protected]

The abstract drawing pictured above was created by Amber Ostrowski, a biology major from Warren, Pa., using colored pencil and pastel on rice paper.


BUMP OR BURN MOGEL COMPETITION: MARCH 27 ~ HOLIDAY VALLEY RESORT, 9:30AM-3PM

Spring Racing FunGuns ‘n Hoses Race & Northwind Super G This Weekend

Springtime at Holiday Valley is the season for crazy events and fun for all. The weather is already turning milder with plenty of sunshine! The annual Pond Skimming Spring Party on March 27 is day of fun that includes the Bump or Burn Dual starting at 9:30am and the Pond Skimming competition starting at 1pm. The Bump or Burn is a dual mogul competition where skiers race side by side down a slope covered with moguls.

They are judged on speed, air and technique. Pond Skimmers wearing outrageous costumes ski down the slope and attempt to skim across an ice water-fi lled pond at the bottom, but those who are unsuccessful usually get the most applause. The events take place on the Yodeler slope. Register for Bump or Burn at the Training Center. Register for Pond Skimming at the bottom of Yodeler starting at 11am. The Slush Cup Slalom April

2-3 is a USSA sanctioned slalom race. Racers from all over the East coast will compete to better their standings in USSA competition. Several up-and-coming racers have competed in past years, including Olympians Ted Ligety and Lindsey Kildow Vonn. It is an exciting competition to watch from the base of Edelweiss slope. Up next ... Golf season starts April 10, weather permitting! See you on the course!

Spring EventsPond Skimming, Bump or Burn, and Slush Cup On the Way!

The annual 700 Club Party will take place on Saturday, March 20 beginning at noon on the Yodeler Lodge sundeck at Holiday Valley – all are welcome to attend! The Sunshine Boys and the 700 Club are working together to host a fabulous party and auction to raise money for various local charities. The theme is Harry Potter meets the Village People. There will be $100 in cash prizes for the best costumes. All of the Sunshine Boys parties are famous for rockin’ music – combine that with the 700 Club’s fabulous food and you’re in for a smokin’ good time! Local charities that benefi t from this event will include the lovely Alley Katz (those ladies that beautify our village), Ellicottville Family Services and Almost Home Animal Sanctuary (giving unadoptable animals a home for life.) The 700 Club will take any saleable goods for their auction, and we will pick up! Call Ken Brown at 716-699-2736. All proceeds go to charity. See you at Yodeler!

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Spring conditions are here at Holiday Valley, but that doesn’t mean there is a shortage of things to do. This Saturday is our annual Guns ‘n Hoses Snowmakers Race. Snowmakers from all across Western New York are invited to come participate in this annual crowd favorite where teams of two must work together to race down a course on Cindy’s Run while carrying heavy snowmaking hoses. Near the bottom of the course they must stop and attach the hose to a snowgun before they

speed across the fi nish line. This event is a great way for our hard working snowmaking crew to celebrate a successful season. With any luck the home slope advantage will help push the Holiday Valley team to victory. Along with sponsorship by the Gin Mill in Ellicottville, this entertaining event raises funds for the Mercy Flight Emergency Helicopter Services, which makes it not only a great event to watch but also a great one to support. Mercy Flight is an independent, non-profi t

organization of air medical professionals who look to provide the highest quality patient care possible to those in need. Also taking place this weekend is the Northwind Super G. Have you ever wondered how fast you can race down Northwind? If so then harness your inner Bode Miller and come out to Holiday Valley this Sunday, March 21 to sign up for the Northwind Super G. As with any Super G race, the fastest one to the bottom wins the race. To make things even more exciting, there will be a radar gun set up at the fastest spot on the run so that participants can fi nd out what their top speed really is. Even though Super G is an Alpine skiing discipline, our race is open to both skiers and snowboarders. In the racing world, the Super G is considered one of the “speed” disciplines along with the Downhill. Giant Slalom and Slalom are considered “technical” disciplines. So wax up your skis/board and get yourself in a racing frame of mind. Most importantly, come to have fun because that’s what this race is all about. Registration for the event begins fi rst thing in the morning at the Holiday Valley Training Center. The race begins at 9am and goes to 2pm. Helmets are required as is a parental signature for all kids under 18.

This Saturday is the annual Guns ‘n Hoses Snowmakers Race at Holiday Valley. Snowmakers from all across WNY are invited to come participate in this crowd favorite where teams of two must work together to race down a course on Cindy’s Run while carrying heavy snowmaking hoses and attaching them to snowguns (pictured above). The following day, Sunday, is the return of the Northwind Super G for both skiers and snowboarders. Photos/Gary Kinn

Freestyle Team On TopHVFT Attended Successful Regional Championships Last Weekend

The Holiday Valley Freestyle Team had a very successful regional championship in Lake Placid this past weekend and we were defi nitely the team with the largest representation. WELL DONE! A big congratulations to those who have qualifi ed for “B” Championships this coming weekend. It will be especially exciting to be competing against the best skiers in the east right here at Holiday Valley. We’ll have the “home fi eld” advantage. We had 13 team members qualify for “B” Championships. Congratulations to the following team members: Macy Putman (moguls, aerials, and slopestyle); Brynn Alexander (moguls-alt1, aerials, and

slopestyle); Emily Pawlik (aerials-alt2, slopestyle); Brianna McGuire (moguls); Sophie Maxwell (slopestyle); Adam Zuckerman (moguls, aerials, and slopestyle); Liam O’Rourke (moguls, aerials, and slopestyle); Anthony Berberich (moguls, aerials, and slopestyle); Nick DiDonato (moguls, aerials, and slopestyle); Bryce Putman (moguls, aerials, and slopestyle); Chris Hartnagel (aerials); Matt DiDonato (aerials); and Derrick Robinson (slopestyle). This past weekend proved to be very successful at Regional Championships at Lake Placid. HVFT had several team members reach the podium. Macy Putman

took 2nd for combined and 2nd in the slopestyle. She also had a 4th place fi nish in aerials and 6th place fi nish in moguls. For the boys, we dominated the moguls podium with Liam O’Rourke getting the win and Adam Zuckerman fi nishing in 3rd. HVFT team members also earned medals for a top 10 overall fi nish: Brynn Alexander-4th slopestyle; Emily Pawlik-7th slopestyle; Emily Hutchings-8th moguls; Briana McGuire-9th moguls; Adam Zuckerman-6th aerials and 7th slopestyle; Matt DiDonato-7th aerials; Nick DiDonato-9th aerials and 6th slopestyle; Liam O’Rourke-9th slopestyle; and Anthony Berberich-8th moguls.


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Last Thursday’s Chamber Ski Day brought beautiful sunshine and warm temps to the slopes and patio at HoliMont. Sponsored by HoliMont, Dina’s and the Ellicottville Cham-ber of Commerce, members and guests enjoyed a full day of skiing, lunch provided by Dina’s at the Mont and an après ski party with appetizers and live entertainment by Elli-cottville’s favorite band, Party Squad. Photos/Gary Kinn

As another winter comes to an end, HoliMont is gearing up to welcome spring with its 5th Annual Pond Skimming Contest on Saturday, April 3.

Registration for the event is anytime before 3pm on Thursday, April 1. All participants must sign a waiver. Costumes are MANDATORY. The event is limited to the fi rst 35 registered participants; participation fee is $10. The registrants will assemble in front of the skimming pond next to the main patio at 11:30am. The fi rst skimmer will hit the waves at HIGH NOON! This year’s theme is “Holi-

Wood” so put together your best costume, along with an old pair of skis or a snowboard, and compete for HoliMont’s Best Picture! Prizes will be awarded for Best Costume Design, Best Stunt Coordination (Crash), Best Exit, Best Special Effects (Splash), Best Wet Look, and People’s Choice Award. Prizes will be announced at 3:30pm on the Patio; winners must be present to receive a prize.

While participants agree that it’s fun to compete, spectators have an equally good time enjoying the sights and of course, the dramatic splashdowns. HoliMont’s annual Pond Skimming contest will take place Saturday, April 3 (weather permitting). Come join in the fun on this traditional spring event, done HoliMont style! Soak up the sun, watch or jump in on the action.

Rider’s ReportHoliMont’s Snowboard Team Continues to Soar

February and March have been busy months for HoliMont’s Snowboard Team! The season’s second set of GS and Slalom races were held at HoliMont Feb. 27-28, and despite a terrifi cally snowy weekend, over 50 racers in age groups ranging from very young (7-8 yrs.) to, shall we say, quite a bit older (50+) had a successful weekend of races! Many members of the HoliMont team won medals, with full results available on www.wnyss.com. These races concluded the qualifi ers for USASA Nationals to be held at Copper Mountain, Col. from Members of HoliMont’s snowboard team traveled through-

out the months of February and March, racking up medals and points in various contests.


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BY JOHN THOMAS

Sam Sheehy and Dominic Spicola are bound by more than just that Dominic is Sam’s father-in-law; they both share a passion for wine. Dominic’s love for wine started as a boy when he made wine with his father. For Sam, wine making came along during his college years, producing some wine with Dominic: “I started making a little wine with him, and it was something that we both enjoyed.” Dominic became an electrician and eventually wound up working for Ford Motor Company. But his love for wine remained unabated, and over the years kept educating himself on wine production and making wine with Sam. By this time Sam had turned his hobby into a vocation, going to work for Liberty Vineyards, an award winning vineyard in Sheridan, NY. About three years ago the two men started developing the idea for a winery and retail business. They chose Ellicottville because there was no winery and they saw the infl ux of people from out of town. “We kind of both

came down and took a look around and said, ‘I think this will work’,” Sam tells me. They also liked the town’s central location. “We can get the fruit here quickly - from the Chautauqua region and from throughout New York state.” After acquiring the building at 14 Monroe Street, they demolished it and began to build the winery. Dominic gave me a tour of the facility while still under construction. There will be a long bar in the tasting room. Dominic points out, “It’s not really the kind of bar where you spend the whole evening. But if you want to buy a glass of wine, you can.” He pointed out the production room where the oak barrels will be by the window so they can be seen from the street. Dominic adds, “The customers will be able to watch the bottling and labeling process.” Upstairs there will be a private room for group tastings and seminars. They will be producing wines made with New York state grapes. “Hybrid grapes Noiret, Vidal and Traminette, and fi nally Native American grape varieties Concord, Niagara, and Fredonia to name a few,” Sam tells

me. He intends to follow the production process from its very beginning. “I will be following the grapes from the spring, when the buds break, directly through the vinifi cation process, right out to the tasting bar, and pouring it for the customers.” The two men are hoping to have the winery open sometime around July. Since wines can take many months to reach a point where they are ready to enjoy, the fi rst wines to be sold in Ellicottville are being produced under contract elsewhere. The fi rst wines made completely in Ellicottville “will probably be white wines like Riesling in early 2011, while barrel aged red wines will be available in late 2011 or early 2012,” Sam tells me. Sam and Dominic are enthusiastic about their new venture and being located in Ellicottville. As Sam says, “Since we’ve begunconstruction we’ve had a lot of positive feedback from people stopping by, and asking good questions about the wine and the wine making process, and they think it will be a great fi t for Ellicottville.”

Dominic Spicola (left) and Sam Sheehy (right) are bound by more than just that Dominic is Sam’s father-in-law; they both share a passion for wine. About three years ago the two men started developing the idea for a winery and retail business. They chose Ellicottville, and are hoping to have the winery open this summer.

Olean Welcomes First New General Dentist in 15 Years OLEAN – Dr. William S. Veazey has recently opened a family dental practice at Holiday Park Centre in Olean, NY. Dr. Veazey is the fi rst new general dentist in Olean in 15 years. In addition to providing comprehensive pediatric and adult general dental care, Dr. Veazey also provides oral sedation dentistry for adult patients who have dental-related anxieties or a severe gag refl ex. He also provides mini implant treatment for patients with loose

dentures. Dr. Veazey graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry in 1995 and completed his residency program at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, Calif. Following his military duties, Dr. Veazey was a National Institutes of Health-sponsored research fellow in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering at the University of Florida. He taught general dentistry and conducted research at the University of

Tennessee, where he held the rank of assistant professor. In addition to spending time with family, reading and gardening, Dr. Veazey is currently developing an oral hygiene appliance for those with mental and physical disabilities. Dr. Veazey and his staff worked together at St. James Mercy Hospital for several years prior to opening a practice in Olean. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Veazey, please call Cindy at 716-379-8155.

BY GARY DULANSKI

Who makes the snow when the grass begins to show from beneath the real snow? Jeff Clancy and his thirty winter wizards of course, but now they are preparing to take their summer break from making snow to begin the summer maintenance. “During the summer I’m just your average worker in with general maintenance wherever they need me.” He took some time to talk

to me about the mechanics of snowmaking and his summer duties at Holiday Valley. Jeff is a 1992 graduate of

Portville High School and kind of fell into the snowmaking business during a year he spent in college 15 seasons ago. Firstly he explained, “You can’t make snow unless it’s thirty degrees or colder.” At what he calls, full fl ow, his crew can have 120-140 guns blowing at any one time. “We can open fi ve to six slopes a day in ideal conditions.” Holiday Valley uses an air water system that utilizes high-pressure water and compressed air that creates what he calls external nucleation where the water shoots out as it crystallizes and “sort of drifts to the ground to make snow,” which he says is

a part of The Valley’s quest to go green. Recently they installed a new reservoir that holds 67 million gallons of usable water - which is water they can safely use without damaging the aquatic life that spawns in there. “We’ve been doing a lot of testing in new technology to make sure we make a more effi cient product,” and they put this engineering to good use when they made a giant snowdrift the size of a small building and carved out the snow bar for the annual Winter Carnival held last weekend. “This weekend we have our annual Guns ‘n Hoses race where other ski areas like HoliMont, Peek’n Peak, and Kissing Bridge all come down and we have a big ski race. It’s a lot of fun for us to get together and talk shop.” The race itself is a work-oriented obstacle course that involves hooking up a snowmaker in the correct fashion on skis. Proceeds from both the Winter Carnival snow bar and the Guns ‘n Hoses race go to various charities such as Mercy Flight. Jeff also took the time to talk about an additive that they mix in with the water called “Snomax,” which is a completely safe protein bacterium that enables the

artifi cial snow, even with temperatures barely touching zero, to crystallize almost instantaneously. He is adamant that the bacteria pseudomonas syringae is perfectly harmless, being already present in vast numbers in the natural environment. “The sales rep even eats it right in front of you,” he says jovially. In August Jeff is involved with the International Bowhunting Organization (IBO) event setting up the archery courses. The IBO event will be held this year on August 11-14. For the past two years, over 2,000 bow hunters from 20 different countries fl ocked to The Valley for the privilege of entering this competition. Twenty-four ranges are created throughout the surrounding woods and along the ski trails at Holiday Valley, and over 400 3D targets are set up in these ranges, approximately 20 targets per range. Teams of 4 or 5 shooters are assigned a set of 3 ranges where they fi re from a designated spot at the targets. The closer their arrow comes to the “kill zone” of the target, the higher the score. From snow season to sun season … Jeff Clancy and the general maintenance crew at Holiday Valley stay busy all year round.

Jeff Clancy and his crew saturate the ski hills of Holiday Valley each winter with snow, but now they are preparing to take their summer break from making snow to begin the summer maintenance. To celebrate yet another successful snowmaking season, they will be hosting the annual Guns ‘n Hoses snowmakers race this Saturday on Cindy’s Run.

American Red CrossCPR, First Aid and Babysitter’s Training Courses Being Offered

The American Red Cross, a United Way funded agency is offering the following health and safety courses at its 452 North Barry Street location during the month of April.

Adult CPR: Learn to perform CPR on adult victims. Instruction also includes lessons on basic emergency principles, recognition and prevention of heart attacks, and fi rst aid for choking. Tuesday, April 6 from 6-10pm, $45. Infant/Child CPR: A great

course for new or expectant parents. Learn CPR for infants and children, plus how to perform rescue breathing and fi rst aid for choking. Tuesday, April 13 from 6-10pm, $45.

First Aid: Learn to recognize and care for soft tissues injuries, broken bones,

sudden illnesses, and seasonal emergencies such as frostbite, hypothermia, and heat exhaustion. Tuesday, April 20 from 6-10pm, $40. (Or take one class for $45, two classes for $55, or three classes for $65.) CPR for the Professional Rescuer Review: This course is designed for those needing to renew a previous certifi cation card. Students must have a current CPR/FPR card to attend. The class consists of a brief instructional review and skills practice before the testing phase. All students are expected to know the material before entering class. Wednesday, April 21 from 6-10pm, $45 (does not include materials). Babysitter’s Training: This

course is designed especially for girls and boys ages 11-14. Students learn good business practices, basic care, safety, and fi rst aid. Course includes videos, roleplay, and practice on baby manikins. Saturday, April 3 from 9am-3:30pm, $35 (includes book and special gift). Students should bring a lunch. Online Training: Enjoy the freedom of online training. Students complete the bulk of their coursework online, then attend a skills session at our offi ce. Visit our online training site at http://redcrossonlinetraining.o r g / D i s t a n c e / D e f a u l t .aspx?chid=236. Contact the Olean offi ce for registration information at 716-372-5800.

The Salamanca Rail Museum is preparing to open for the season on April 1, 2010. Step into the past and experience a fully restored passenger depot constructed in 1912 by the Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway. Through artifacts, photo-graphs and video presentations, you’ll experience an era over 90 years ago, when rail was the primary means of transportation from city to city. The Salamanca Rail Museum is located at 170 Main Street in Salamanca, NY. For more information call 716-945-3133 or 945-2034.

Salamanca Rail Museum Opens April 1

South Dayton’s annual Daffodil Festival will take place Saturday, March 27 from 10am-4pm at the South Dayton Firemen’s Activity Hall, Maples Street. The day will feature a craft show, dessert contest, chicken & biscuit lunch, dessert auction, live music and the Easter Bunny will arrive at 11am. OVER 50 CRAFT VENDORS ARE EXPECTED! To learn more, call 716-988-5975.

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“Remember the Alamo!” That pretty much sums up the great state of Texas. A small group of patriots facing overwhelming odds while fi ghting tyranny in the name of liberty. Or something like that. I say “something like that” because, after this week, no one really knows how history will be taught in Texas classrooms. Maybe John Wayne really was at the Alamo. Maybe Texans were fi ghting the Germans. Maybe the Alamo happened during the Civil War. Texas is now free to interpret American history any old way they want thanks to the state’s Board of Education. Yee Haw! Last week the Texas State Board of Education approved sweeping changes to the state’s standard curriculum in Social Studies, History and Economics classes. Gone is what they saw as a Liberal bias in the state’s educational system. In, is a more Conservative interpretation of America. So. What exactly does this mean? How does one reinterpret history without resorting to outright fabrication? Leave thing out. That’s how. For instance. The state of Texas no longer recognizes Thomas Jefferson as one of the founding

fathers. At least they won’t be mentioning his name in any of the state’s classrooms. Why? Basically because he was, what might be considered, a Liberal. He advocated the separation of Church and State which, in Texas, is heresy. Jefferson will be replaced by French Theologian and ecclesiastical thinker John Calvin who was responsible for the Protestant reformation. Who needed Jefferson anyway? Declaration of Independence? Liberal hogwash! Students in Texas will also be given a more open view of the Lincoln administration. How, you may ask? By also studying Jefferson Davis of course. Davis’ inaugural address as President of the Confederate States of America will be given as much classroom time as Lincoln’s. Texas was, after all, part of the slave owning Confederacy. Ronald Reagan? In. Ted Kennedy? Out. Hispanic infl uence in American history? Out. National Rifl e Association infl uence? In. Slavery bad? Out. Necessity of Slavery during the formative years of the Republic? In. Basically anything that might be construed as a Liberal slant on history is out. Even the word Democracy is out. It will be replaced with the phrase “Constitutional Republic.” God Bless Texas! All this is fi ne, as far as I’m concerned, for the state of Texas. I’ve never thought much of the state and I could really care less what they do. It will be, however, a problem when Texas ignorance begins to affect the rest of the country. The textbook business is huge and so is the population of Texas. Millions of texts will be printed to satisfy the classroom standards in Texas and it will cost

enormous amounts of money for the textbook printers to begin printing separate copies every time a state decides to change history. In response, they might deem it prudent to ship the same copies to everyone to offset the cost of the changes. In other words, students in Oklahoma might soon be learning about Calvin instead of Jefferson. Of course I believe Texas is making a huge mistake. Not because I’m an unabashedLiberal, but because I believe in the importance of History. Americans are already pretty uninformed when it comes to our own history. What Texas has done, without the input or opinions of actual educators I might add, is taken the confl ict out of the American past. The founding fathers were a group of men who didn’t always agree on everything. In fact, they agreed on very little. By simply ignoring the opinions of Thomas Jefferson the state has wiped out the reasons behind the opinions of John Adams. Education should never resort to brainwashing. That’s what happens in totalitarian re-education camps. We are a nation of people with differing ideals. We cannot ignore that simple fact. Did western expansion result in the near extinction of Native Americans? Yes. Why? Did both states rights and slavery cause the Civil War? No. It was slavery which caused the states rights movement. Our history, as a nation, hasn’t always been pretty. We’re not perfect. Our founders were not perfect. By teaching American exceptionalism you are ignoring basic history. That, in and of itself, is a lesson in stupidity. Comments? E-mail Doug at [email protected]

BY DR. DIONNE KRESS, DM

There are many people in the world struggling to defi ne who they are, wishing they could be an expert in something. If the challenge is ignored or one chooses not to fi gure out their area of expertise, there will be others willing to accomplish the task. There will be people who develop their area of expertise surpassing others and achieving greatness. If this occurs, it may seem as if you have lost control in your life while others are passing you by. One thing to remember is that it is never too

late to take back the lost control. Studies have been conducted to determine exactly how some people are able to gain a level of expertise in certain things while others cannot. It has been discovered that time is what creates the expert, not talent alone. Interesting huh? For example, a group of student violinists were studied and it was determined that those who practiced the most became the experts. The students who were better than the others did not have more talent; they were simply more invested and committed. Amazingly, it was not because of natural born talent but the amount of time they practiced. So it seems that 10,000 hours is the magic number to becoming an expert in whatever it is you choose. If you simply remain focused and continue to practice, you will achieve success. I have often wondered why some people are able to acquire a level of expertise in a task while others struggled. I have often wondered why some people are able to become millionaires while others are not.

Simply put, those who achieve a level of expertise in their chosen fi eld are those who practice the most and put in the most hours. Think about what your area of expertise is. Are you an expert? As you sit and ponder, consider what you have done for 10,000 hours. Don’t overlook the simplest of tasks. Your area of expertise may be in something not so obvious. For example, if you have been drinking coffee for 10,000 hours you may just be an expert. It may sound silly but you could have more expertise and knowledge than you may realize. It is possible that you could take that expertise and educate others about what you know and understand about drinking coffee. If you are struggling to defi ne who you are, think about what you have committed 10,000 hours to. Explore what you are genuinely passionate about and make that your focus. Remember it is not talent alone that creates an expert, but practice. Questions? Comments? E-mail Dr. Dionne Kress, DM at [email protected] or visit her website at dmkress.com

BY KATHERINE PRESTON

Believe it or not, Spring is just around the corner - and so is the golf season! Let’s examine some key fi tness hints to assist players to start preparing for a strong, successful and enjoyable season. In any physical activity,

a 5-10 min. warm-up is essential. Without one, your risk of injury increases and your performance can suffer. Ten minutes of gradually-increasing cardiovascular activity prepares your heart, lungs, muscles, joints and mind for the growing physical demand soon to come. At the end of your golf game, a cool down is mandatory. (This doesn’t mean a couple of cold ones in the clubhouse!) A safe cool down consists of 10-15 minutes of static, stationary stretching, during which time your muscles and mind slowly return to a calmer state. Start with your lower body large muscle groups and work your way up. Hold each stretch for 10-30 seconds, exhaling on the stretch. Repeat 1-3 times. Never bounce or yank on a body part.

How can you assure your personal best during your golfgame? The secret lies in what you do on your days off the course! It’s not enough to simply stakeall your physical activitysolely on your golf days. By engaging in exercise off the course, you’re preparing yourbody for the next game andmaintaining a consistent level of fi tness. Cardiovascular activity is essential and can improve yourlevel of endurance needed to successfully completethe long, open course. Yourcardio workout should beapproximately 30-60 mins./session, occurring 3-6 times/week. Remember to include a cardio warm-up before your workout a cool down


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April 4-10. The following racers have qualifi ed as Western New York Snowboard Series winners: Kate Andrews (BX and SL), Griffi n Haines (BX), Blake Bogden (BX and GS), Kaylie Buck (GS and SL), Claire Radvanyi (GS), Maddie Radvanyi (GS), Michelle Woitowich (GS and SL), Jack Simpson (GS and SL), Brendan Blake (GS), Braden Bonhomme (GS), Danny Catalano (SL), and Matthew Woitowich (GS and SL). Other team members may qualify for Nationals once the fi rst round of invitations go out to the Series’ Winners in March. Several HoliMont racers competed in AOS point series races in Ontario with the following results: Blake Bogden-1st at Caledon GS, Michelle Woitowich-1st at Beaver Valley and 2nd at Mansfi eld GS, and Matt Woitowich-3rd at Mansfi eld GS. Ontario Secondary (High School) snowboard championships were held at

Georgian Peaks on March 3, with riders from HoliMont ending up in the top spots - Sarah Henderson won gold in the Level II girls division and Danny Catalano won silver in the Level II boys division. The Ontario Winter Games held its fi rst snowboard competitions at Mount St. Louis Moonstone, with several HoliMont team members chosen to compete against some of the top under-19 riders in the province. The morning saw the BX competition begin on a very technical and fast course. Unfortunately the competition was cancelled after several crashes during the practice runs, which included a scary ride in the ski patrol sled for Abigail Haines of HoliMont. Fortunately, Abigail fought through her bruises and went on to compete in the GS that afternoon! In the GS, HoliMont was well-represented by Blake Bogden (3rd place), Abigail Haines (T-5th), Michelle Woitowich (T-5th) and Maddie Radvanyi (DNF). HoliMont had great results at the AOS Provincial Championships March6-7 at Mt. St. Louis Moonstone. GS medals were won by Kate

Andrews (1st) and Claire Radvanyi (2nd) in Youth Girls, Abigail Haines (silver) in Junior Girls, Brendan Blake (silver) and Griffi n Haines (bronze) in Youth Boys, and Blake Bogden (silver) in Junior Boys. Maddie Radvanyi, Michelle Woitowich and Matthew Woitowich participated in their fi rst FIS Parallel GS race in the afternoon of March 6 at MSLM. It was a great learning experience for all riders as they raced against a group of talented riders who compete on national and international levels. Michelle Woitowich (11th), Maddie Radvanyi (15th) and Matthew Woitowich (20th). Three HoliMont alumni competed in the event with Darren Gardner-1st in the men’s, Cora Fellows-4th, and Megan Farrell-5th in the women’s. The next day saw the SBX run on a modifi ed and much safer course. HoliMont riders again put forth some amazing efforts! Kate Andrews (gold) and Claire Radvanyi (silver) in the Youth Girls, Abigail Haines (7th) in Junior Girls, Griffi n Haines (gold) in Youth Boys, and Blake Bogden (8th) in Junior Boys.

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shot. A resistance training workout should be done 2-4 times/week, for 30-60 mins. per workout, excluding your warm-up and cool down. In addition to strengthening your upper and lower body muscle groups, remember to focus on your core. Strengthening your abdominals is vital for posture, lower back health and rotation – all part of your golf performance. Some of the more popular ab exercises are variations of the abdominal crunch, “the plank,” and knee-elbow crossovers - all of which can all be performed on the Stability and BOSU Balls or fl oor. By engaging in the three components of fi tness off the course prior to the season’s start, you’ll be able to increase

your future enjoyment and performance on the course and defi nitely come out a winner! Katherine Preston is a Registered Personal Trainer, Nutrition and Wellness Specialist, Older Adult Specialist, and Fitness Instructor Specialist through the Canadian Fitness Professionals Assoc. Katherine founded and operates her own business ABSolute Fitness Training & Consulting, which offers Certifi ed Personal Training and Nutrition Consulting in clients’ homes, in fi tness facilities and as a referral for Post-Re-Habilitation patients. Questions? Comments? Contact Katherine at absfi [email protected] or visit her website at http://home.cogeco.ca/~absfi t

in Slopestyle, Moguls, and Aerials.

Zuckerman described this year’s Holiday Valley Freestyle Team as “hot,” and as he wrote in summation has “consistently dominated the winner’s podium.” He went on to list the thirteen team members who have qualifi ed for this weekend’s championships, along with their events. They continue to train this week … Macy Putman (moguls, aerials and slopestyle), Brynn Alexander (moguls, aerials and slopestyle), Emily Pawlik (aerials-second alternate, slopestyle), Brianna McGuire (moguls), Sophie Maxwell (slopestyle), Adam Zuckerman (moguls, aerials and slopestyle), Liam O’Rourke (moguls, aerials and slopestyle), Anthony Berberich (moguls, aerials and slopestyle), Nick DiDonato (moguls, aerials

and slopestyle), Bryce Putman (moguls, aerials and slopestyle), Chris Hartnagel (aerials), Matt DiDonato (aerials), and Derrick Robinson (slopestyle). The event lineup is for Slopestyle on Friday, Moguls on Saturday, and Aerials on Sunday. Zuckerman reminds spectators to “bring your lawn chairs and cow bells” to cheer on the athletes. The slopes at Holiday Valley set the stage for this weekend’s “B Champs,” although the skiing may be “a little slow so we’ll have to make some adjustments.” That’s according to Therese O’Rourke, the event coordinator for the Holiday Valley Freestyle Team. “There’s certainly going to be enough snow on the ski hills, even if it’s warm all week.” O’Rourke noted that the recent Olympics have familiarized people with Moguls and Aerials, but they shouldn’t expect to see the kids do any dangerous tricks. The ski courses for the weekend must be built to specifi cation. The man

responsible for doing so, Richie Morgan, helps coach the Holiday Valley Freestyle team. As pointed out by O’Rourke, he also built the Mogul course for the Junior Olympics, from which he recently returned. He also built the course for the World Cup Competition at Lake Placid. “We’re excited to have somebody of that caliber (at Holiday Valley),” says O’Rourke. The events are all within walking distance from Yodeler Lodge, although the walk to the Aerials on Foxfi re hill involves “a bit of a hike.” She’s excited to have visitors come watch. As for competitors, O’Rourke is expecting about 160 athletes. Awards will be presented to the athletes during a banquet Saturday night for events held Friday and Saturday. On Sunday there are awards for Aerials and the Combined Awards for kids who took part on all three days. O’Rourke thanked all the team sponsors “who gave us skis and winter jackets” to give away for the competitors.

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credentials after he falls in love with Paroo, and his attempts to support his claims in order to stay in the town lead to chaos. The play features such songs as “Seventy-Six Trombones,” “Lida Rose/Will I Ever Tell You?” and “Til There Was You.” The main cast includes Aaron Thomas as Harold Hill, Kristen Hall as Marian Paroo, Mike Wendel as Hill’s old friend Marcellus Washburn, Jimmy Brennan as Mayor

George Shinn, Kattie Beeles as the Mayor’s wife Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn, Deanna Michael as Marian’s mother Mrs. Paroo, and Nick Delity as Marian’s brother Winthrop Paroo. Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey created the story, with Meredith Willson writing the book, the music and the lyrics for the play. The Salamanca High School is located at 50 Iroquois Drive, Salamanca, NY 14779.

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he proved his longevity with the new releases of “Take Me Home Tonight” and “I Wanna Go Back,” followed by ‘88’s “Walk on Water.” Once MTV was introduced to the world, Money became a household name with his over-the-top theatrics and storylines. “We did a bunch of great videos,” Money commented. “We had cars jumping up and down before there were rap artists.” He scored his fi rst great MTV hit with “I Think

I’m in Love.” The vampire based cinematic was a hit! “It was actually rather easy,” he states about imagining all the visuals. Don’t miss your chance to catch Eddie Money live, assisted by his daughter Jessica next Saturday at 8pm at the Seneca Allegany Casino and Hotel. Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased at all Seneca Casino box offi ces, Ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster locations.


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World Youth Day Benefi t: Melissa Mack-Beardsley, a Junior at Ellicottville Central School, is planning to attend World Youth Day in Madrid Spain. World Youth Day is a once-in-a-lifetime experience encompassing 13 days and aimed for youth to explore Europe from a religious and historic point of view. To help Melissa with fi nances for this trip, she will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner at the Great Valley Fire Hall on Saturday, April 10 from 3-8pm. Dinners are $7 adults, $4 for kids 4-12 years of age, and free for children under 4. The event will also feature a 50/50 raffl e, bake sale and Chinese Auction.

Olean’s Landlords Meeting: Olean’s Landlords will meet on Thursday, March 18 at 7pm in the Olean High School cafeteria to discuss water/sewer billing procedures, current taxing methods, upcoming elections of our politicians and discussion about some local governmental agencies over how they treat landlords who pay their wages. For more information about this meeting, please call 716-378-2000.

EASTER EGG HUNT: The Salamanca City Youth Bureau and the Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce invite the community to come and enjoy the Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 27 from 10am-noon. Activities will take place at the Youth Bureau grounds located at 36 South Avenue, Salamanca. This year’s Easter Egg Hunt is open to children ages 10 and under and will be grouped by age with the youngest going fi rst. The event will feature over 2,000 candy-fi lled eggs, compliments of United Way. After the hunt, hop your way over to get a hug from the Easter Bunny or have your favorite animal balloon created right before your eyes by the wonderful Balloon Man, David McHenry. And don’t forget to visit Mr. Morton’s Petting Zoo, where all those adorable baby animals will be on hand, compliments of United Way. All the fun and family-friendly activities will keep you smiling all day long. Food and refreshments, such as drinks and donuts, are being provided by the Salamanca Lions Club. In the event of rain, all activities will take place inside the Youth Bureau’s gym. For more information, please contact either the Salamanca City Youth Bureau at 716-945-1311, or the Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce at 945-2034.

LULLABY CIRCLES: The Little Valley Memorial Library is the place to be on Tuesday, April 6 and April 20 at 7:30pm. The special event is called Lullaby Circles and is designed to introduce children, ages 2-5, and their parents to the important role that reading and music can play in a child’s development and act as incentive for parents to explore music with their young children. Conducting the program will be Peggy Filock, Board Certifi ed Music Therapist, and Librarian Gretchen Taft. Through the Lullaby Circles program, parents are encouraged to read daily to their children, tell them stories, sing songs and play instruments. Each program will run about 45 minutes long and is offered free of charge. Children should come in their pajamas and bring a favorite blanket. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Registration is suggested but not required. For more information call the library at 716-938-6301.

FREE TO ALL ADULTSLow Impact Physical Exercise: Organized Badminton M-W-F at 2pm, 1887 Building Gymnasium

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AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES: The American Red Cross announces the following Blood Drives for the month of April: • Tuesday and Wednesday, April 67: St. Bonaventure University (Shay Lough Dorm), 11am-5pm both days. • Thursday, April 8: Fireman’s Community Center, Allegany, noon-6pm. • Monday, April 12: Olean Elks Lodge, noon-6pm. • Saturday, April 24: Olean Center Mall, 10am-3pm. • Tuesday, April 27: Otto Fire Hall, 3-8pm. • Wednesday, April 28: Cattaraugus County Building in Little Valley, 11am-4pm. • Friday, April 30: Cattaraugus-Little Valley High School, 8:30am-1:30pm. All donors must be 17 years of age or 16 with parent or guardian’s permission, and be in good health. Call 1-800-REDCROSS for more information and to make an appointment.

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