FREE P plements of Our Adv y • Com ertise Frida rs ry Eve d he lis ub Visit us at www.SpecialEfectsNY.com Friday, February 26, 2010 Volume 21 Issue 8 ••• • •• ecial•E•fects••••• Sp •••• •• ••• e O ial Newspaper o hTown fficVillage of Ellicottville f: T and Ellic FRIDAY • COMPLIMEN TS OF OU HED EVERY PUBLIS R ADV ERTI SER S • •• •• • • ENTERTAINMENT ALSO CHECK OUT [PG 4 & 5] See Ski Pages for More Information Friday, February 26th The Cab Drivers (7-11) DJ John Barry (11-2) Saturday, February 27th Ozone Rangers (5-9) DJ Frank Watson (9-2) Friday, February 27th Rabbitfoot (9-1) Every Monday from 7-10pm Blue Mule. Every Wednesday from 9-1am Wings & Wagner & Winston Every Thursday from 7-11pm Kuk & Freddie A morning summer Sunday drive finds you surrounded by scenic rolling hills abundant with hay bale-dotted fields and a copse of magnificent trees in the background. Another may lead you along rugged coastal roads featuring weathered shores, enticingly blue water forming fiercely crashing waves. Nature at its finest hour. This is precisely the awe-inspiring scene that moves landscape artist, Mikel Wintermantel, C. M., to apply his talented brush to canvas. Working with oil, watercolor, acrylic and alkyd paints, Wintermantel translates idyllic, natural settings onto canvas and panels. He said, “I am always inspired by nature. Luckily where See Page 6 for More Information By Eva Potter of each dawn and dusk as it provides fresh illumination on an otherwise commonplace scene. He describes his work as American Luminism, much like the Hudson River School and the Boston School, which he says is “an art form that celebrates the unique American landscape and its captivating light from the sublime to the majestic.” This locally raised and internationally renowned artist has garnered many accolades, including the prestigious Copley Master designation bestowed by the Copley Society of Boston. A full-feature article about his work will be included in the spring we live has that in abundance. to get inspired.” Mr. Wintermantel is drawn 2010 issue of American Artist Lately I have been off on my Continued on Page 5 snowshoes into the deep woods to the unique natural light Mikel Wintermantel Luminously Redefines Landscape Holiday Valley’s Winter Carnival; A Royal Affair By Eva Potter excellent skiing, fun music, snow pony races, the dummy downhill, delicious cookouts, crazy contests, mood soothing libations and the Winter Carnival King and Queen “contest.” This year, the Winter Carnival Ski King and Queen will be crowned once again slopeside at Holiday Valley. According to the book, For the Love of Skiing: Our Story of Skiing in Ellicottville, by Edna Northrup and Lillian Congdon, the first woman to be crowned Carnival Queen was Penny Cox of Canada. In 1958, she was bestowed the honor by Holiday Valley’s first manager, Bob Stubbs, in the village square. This ceremony was such a hit that it has become an annual tradition. Continued on Page 10 Ellicottville Town Board By Gemma Muscia Tremblay In This Issue... Special Shorts .................pg 2 News & Notes .................pg 3 Entertainment .................pg 4 May I Suggest ................... pg 5 Healthwise .......................pg 6 Collage .............................. pg 7 In the Spotlight ...............pg 7 Ski Pages ..................pg 8 & 9 William Thomas............. pg 10 Games ........................... pg 11 Business Directory ...pg 12 & 13 Classifieds...................... pg 14 Chamber News .............. pg 15 Mommy Chronicles ....... pg 15 What Rocks EVL ........... pg 15 ECS News........................pg 16 Special Shots ...................pg 16 Can you imagine…royalty at Holiday Valley? Actually, the idea isn’t that far fetched. March 13 and 14, 2010 will be Mardi Gras weekend at Holiday Valley, HoliMont, and in the village of Ellicottville as well. This weekend is guaranteed to be filled with fantastic food, interesting entertainment, energetic parades, imaginative costumes, The regular meeting of the town board, held February 24, covered a variety of topics. Town Supervisor Burrell announced some good news stating that $257,927 dollars in funds from FEMA will be allocated to the town. Dave Golly, Highway Superintendent opened discussion on the issues of fuel pumps for the highway department. Golly has remarked on the important issue of the highway’s fuel pump operating system. Stating that the aged system is stressed and consideration of repair versus replacement needs to be addressed. Accommodation to service vehicles, size of tanks, sophistication of equipment and diesel fuel is all a plan for the fu- ture and non-waste, according to councilman John Northrup. Dave golly raised a good point by stating, “The tanks are entirely too old to keep up with, and the possibility of salvaging old tanks for future use may help to offset the price of new ones”. Further details on the operating system of the tanks, such as the pump computer, double tanks, accommodation for diesel fuel, leasing or purchasing brand new equipment, as well as the raw fuel costs raised concerned discussion. Further discussion was the maintenance of the highway vehicles and the cost effective strategies and repair bills. Computerized auto systems Continued on Page 14 Recommended Eateries Little Valley, NY