SPECIAL SHORTS (11/14/2008)
By Gerlind Dubey

IT’S SNOWTIME FOLKS!

Last Weeks unseasonal warm weather kept both Holiday Valleys’ Double Black Diamond and Elkdale golf courses busy, but now the flags are gone and the greens protect from winters abuse. Things are really gearing up for a sensational snowsports season. Mother Nature has already blessed us with a preview of the white stuff with promises of much more on the way.

Snow will certainly augment the annual onset of the season; the THANKSJIBBING RAIL JAM, Friday, November 28; held at the base of Mardi Gras Rail Park at Holiday Valley. The Jam is in the pudding—FREE to all skiing and boarding entrants, helmets are required. Registration is at 10:30, the Jam starts at noon. Then on Saturday the snow comes to the village. The Ski Shops of Ellicottville along with Holiday Valley’s Snow Sports coordinator Pat Morgan are planning to put on their 1ST annual snowboard/ snow sports season kick off event by bringing the slopes to the village. The event is the Ellicottville Rail Contest happening Saturday, Nov 29, in the Parking lot behind Balloons Restaurant!

IT’S THE CHRISTMAS GALA OF THE SEASON!

Thursday December 4th starting at 6 pm. Save the Date for the Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas Party!  This year’s party will be held at HoliMont Dance the night away with live music by Ellicottville’s favorite music group Party Squad and The Diva of Soul herself Lauren Dragon and the Hit Man Horns.

From six to 7 sample Dina’s elegant hor’s deurves while sipping award winning wines from Glenora Wine Cellars. A sit down dinner catered by Dina’s offers five scrumptious entrées; choices are Rosemary Braised Lamb Shanks. Cornish Game Hen stuffed with apple, cranberries, and nuts. Grilled Mahi Mahi served over Parmesan Risotto with Mango Sauce, Beef Bourguignon, and a vegetarian Sun dried Tomato Pesto Pasta served with marinated grilled vegetables followed by a delectable dessert table.

The event is  open to Chamber members and their guests , however if you want to attend please call 800-349-9099 and say that you saw this in our monthly e-newsletter and you may register as a guest of the Chamber office.

A trip to Randolph to see my new vet Dr. Inkley proved beneficial in more ways than one. At INKLEY’S ANGUS HILL FARM Adjacent to the clinic is a retail beef market where they sell all natural-Angus Beef that is raised at the farm...I came home with a couple of perfectly marbled steaks and a chuck roast. I haven’t grilled the steaks yet but the pot roast was to die for delicious.

I JUST HAVE TO PASSS THIS EMAIL ON TO MY READERS
Like a lot of folks in this state, I have a job. I work, they pay me. I pay my taxes and the government distributes my taxes as it sees fit. In order to get that paycheck, I am required to pass a random urine test with which I have no problem. What I do have a problem with is the distribution of my taxes to people who don’t have to pass a urine test.

Shouldn’t one have to pass a urine test to get a welfare check because I have to pass one to earn it for them? Please understand, I have no problem with helping people get back on their feet. I do, on the other hand, have a problem with helping someone sitting on their butt, doing drugs, while I work. . . . Can you imagine how much money the state would save if people had to pass a urine test to get a public assistance check? I guess we could title that program, "Urine or your Not"

LITTLE VALLEY, NY – CCB TO OFFER FREE COIN APPRAISAL SERVICE On Wednesday, November 19th, 2008, and Thursday, November 20th, 2008, CCB (Cattaraugus County Bank) in Springville and Little Valley will offer FREE, professional coin appraisals, courtesy of HCC, Inc., a firm of nationally recognized numismatists. The silver, gold and platinum bullion market is nearing all time highs. The value of silver dimes, quarters and half dollars, along with Gold American Eagles, Gold Canadian Maple Leafs and Krugerrands are skyrocketing! Additionally, collector coins like Morgan and Peace Dollars, Indian Pennies and commemorative coins are in great demand. So … if your old coins are sitting around in a closet collecting dust, this is the time to see what they are worth! HCC will purchase your coins at the appraised value if desired. Wednesday, November 19th @ CCB in Springville, NY. Thursday, November 20th @ CCB in Little Valley, NY. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days; No Appointments Necessary

LITTLE VALLEY, NY – THE LITTLE RED WAGON
During the month of November, all nine Cattaraugus County Bank locations will display red wagons. The red wagon is the national symbol of “America’s Promise” (a nation-wide program that focuses on improving the lives of America’s youth). The wagons will serve as depositories for public donations of new hats and mittens. Local groups and schools will receive and distribute the donations.

“Hat & Mitten time is coming soon,” states Joni Simcick, CCB Vice President. “We don’t want any children to be cold this coming winter. It’s as simple as that. Some families need help and CCB is pleased to take the initiative to do that. So … help a child by donating hats and mittens and if you haven’t already, buy a cookbook. The CCB America’s Promise team would also like to take this opportunity to remind the public of the cookbook titled: “CCB’S COMMUNITY … COOKING FOR AMERICA’S PROMISE VOLUME II”. The cookbook features recipes submitted by friends, customers and employees of CCB and make wonderful Christmas Gifts. In addition, CCB is selling MINI-WAGONS. The wagons are perfect for holding candy or for children to play with. Both the cookbook and the mini-wagons are $10.

ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y — The St. Bonaventure University Jazz Band, directed by professor of music Dr. Les Sabina, will perform Wednesday, Nov. 19.Free and open to the public, the concert is from 7:30-9 p.m. in the Rigas Family Theater at The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.
The band will be playing original jazz pieces written by variety of composers, including Mike Dana, Doug Beach and Sabina. 

The SBU Jazz Band is made up of the following St. Bonaventure students: Alvin Kim (alto sax); Katie Reusch and Ashley Waterman (tenor sax); Janet Gunderson (baritone sax); Alex Cole, Donald Frank (trumpet); Jorge Johnson (trombone); Peter Caya and Adam Summers (bass); and Steve Sanfilippo and Ethan Whipple (drums).Jan Rhody of the Olean High School music department will play piano as a special guest of the band.