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Holiday Valley Upgrades, More Than New Park

Posted by The Villager on April 14, 2011 Additions Include Automated Snowmaking, New Chairlift, Groomer and Clubhouse Chalet By Eric Hund Univ. of Pittsburgh at Bradford Holiday Valley Resort will soon offer more warm weather activities as construction on their Sky High Adventure Park nears completion. Jane Eshbaugh, Holiday Valley Resort marketing director, said they should complete work on the aerial adventure park in early May, and that the park should be open to the public by May 21. The new park is the largest piece of a $5.4 million capital expansion project by the resort. The park consists of a 4 acre tree top obstacle course comprised of over 100 platforms located within the tree canopy, connected by rope climbs and wooden bridges.  The course tests participants' balance and climbing skills as well as their strategic ability of those attempting to complete the course. Eshbaugh said there are eight different courses within the aerial adventure park divided into five different difficulty levels. There are two courses each for the three easiest and intermediate levels and one course each for the more difficult and most difficult. She said the aerial park would be open for the spring, summer and fall seasons. Eshbaugh added that construction is underway for a Mountain Coaster near the Tannenbaum Lodge that would run uphill parallel to the Spruce Lake lift. The two-person ride is similar to a roller coaster in that it is a car affixed to rails, but that is where the similarity ends. After reaching the summit, the car zigzags through the trees down the ravine towards the base, and contains controls so the passengers can control the cars speed. "It is a thrilling ride as you go whipping through the trees," she said. Eshbaugh said the mountain coaster is likely to be finished in July, and would remain open all year. She said the goal of the Sky High Adventure Park is to attract more offseason tourists to the resort, as well as offering more incentives for conferences and groups seeking to use team-building exercises. The new park will be open to the public. All participants must be able to perform specific physical requirements. The minimum age for use of the aerial park is seven. The Mountain Coaster has a minimum height requirement of 36 inches if riding with an adult or 42 inches if riding alone. The resort will require participants to listen to a safety lecture and wear a special climbing harness featuring a double locking lanyard with a special latch system that only allows one end of the latch to open at a time thereby keeping participants connected to a safety line even when changing courses. Eshbaugh said that other improvements for the resort are planned, including the installation of new pipeline and hydrants along the recently completed Bear Cub beginner slope. The resort also plans to install new automated snowmaking on the Mardi Gras trail. The automated system allows the resort to create snow more efficiently while using fewer resources. A computer linked to two weather stations, one near the top and bottom respectively, controls the snowmaking machines, and allows the units to adjust for differences in temperature, humidity, wind and other various factors that can control snow quality along the slope. Eshbaugh said this allows the resort to best utilize weather windows that are optimal for snowmaking. Another upgrade is the planned replacement of the double chairlift at SnowPine Village with a quad chairlift. In addition, the resort will purchase a Grooming Machine. The groomer has a hydraulic tiller on the rear that resurfaces the ski slopes each night by grinding up the top layer of firm snow and laying down a soft corduroy surface. The machine also has a hydraulic blade on the front, which can be used either to smooth out humps, or to add moguls or shapes. She said that plans are also underway to design and build a new Clubhouse Chalet. "This process has taken several years to plan, and construction will most likely take place next spring," she said. Timing will be critical, as the entire building must be complete by the start of the 2012-13 winter season. The resort also plans to alter the course of the Holiday Valley Road, which currently runs straight between the Clubhouse and parking area, which currently forces people to cross the road to reach the ski slopes from the parking area. The new route will redirect around the parking area, creating easier access for patrons. For more information on Chautauqua Lake Real Estate & Living: visit http://www.chautauqualakehomes.com/

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Chautauqua County Greenway Plan Public Survey

The Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Economic Development is creating a plan to develop greenways and trails as well as to preserve open spaces for recreation, enjoyment and eco-tourism based economic development within the county. Greenways are: Linear corridors of open space designed for recreation, transportation or conservation purposes, or a combination of both. Examples include: Recreation & Transportation Greenways - Hiking trails, walking / bike paths, equestrian trails - Canoe / kayak trails - Snowmobile & ATV Trails Conservation Greenways - Conservation of agricultural and forestry resources - Conservation of rare, threatened or endangered species habitat - Conservation of sensitive natural resources April 2011 Towards the end of the survey, you may choose to participate in the planning process by giving you the opportunity to tell them: Your opinion of how greenways and trails impact quality of life in Chautauqua County Which existing greenways and trails you use How frequently & why you use them What is important to you in establishing and maintaining new / existing greenways, trails, and open spaces. Your input on this survey will guide the recommendations being developed in the Chautauqua County Greenway Trails Planning effort. Thank you for taking the time to participate! Please encourage your friends, neighbors, and colleagues to participate by forwarding this email to them -- the more who complete the survey, the better! Remember, your input will help to shape the future of Chautauqua County. Click Here to Start the Survey For more information on Chautauqua Lake Real Estate & Living visit: http://www.chautauqualakehomes.com/

Peek'n Peak Resort Next Stop for East Coast Snocross Series

After a pair of off-weekends that saw some teams venture west to compete in national events, the time has come to get back at it here in the east. With just two points races remaining, those in the hunt for class titles will be highly focused as East Coast Snocross (ECS) gets set for Round 8 on the 2011 schedule on Saturday and Sunday, March 26-27, at the beautiful Peek'n Peak Resort& Spa in Findley Lake, New York. Spectator gates open at 10 a.m. each day, with racing getting under way promptly at 10:30 a.m. Admission is just $12 per day for adults, children age 10 and under are admitted free with a paying adult. Pit passes (valid through the weekend) will be available for an extra $10. Leading the charge into Findley Lake is Pro division point leader Mathieu Morin. The veteran rider from Val-D'Or, QC, has enjoyed a dominant season, winning 10 finals and the prestigious ECS $3,000 Challenge. Other Pro riders to watch as they chase Morin in Findley Lake include Hulten Speed Sports teammates Danny Poirier and Matt Piche (Polaris); Green Mountain Racing teammates Jason Boron and Matt Pichner (Arctic Cat); along with rookie sensations Corin Todd (Arctic Cat) and Lincoln Lemieux (Ski-doo). Riders to watch in the talent-filled Semi-Pro division include point leaders Jacob Muller (Saturday) and Lucas Brunelle (Sunday). Only two points separate Brunelle from Chris Ackerman, while Muller maintains an 11-point margin over Ackerman in Saturday competition. Other Semi-Pro riders who will be gunning for wins and podium finishes include Jesse James Bonaduce, Jake daSilva, Dale Petrus, Joey Stock and Todd Smith. Along with a full card points racing in the Pro and Semi-Pro divisions, Round 8 at Peek'n Peak will also feature some great battles in the Sport, Women and Junior divisions. The riders in these developmental classes work just as hard during race weekends while enjoying some great quality time with their families. Last year at Peek'n Peak, eventual series champion Bobby "The Rage" LePage swept the Pro finals. The highly-aggressive Minnesota native returned to the ISOC national circuit for 2011 and will not be competing. In Semi-Pro action, Corin Todd and Ash Woskob split the finals. Todd has advanced to the Pro ranks while Woskob is currently out with a broken wrist. Conveniently located just a short drive from several major interstate highways, the Peek'n Peak Resort& Spa is home to winter's perfect playground. This multi-generational gathering place is ideal for families and groups looking to enjoy the snow on and off the slopes. Along with a host of restaurants, a ski school, indoor pool and playground, the mountain offers 27 perfectly-groomed trails serviced by eight lifts. Peek'n Peak also features miles of cross-country terrain for skiing and snowshoeing. To learn more, go to www.pknpk.com. East Coast Snocross, presented by Woody's Traction and AMSOIL, is the new sanctioning body for snowmobile racing in the northeastern United States. ECS maintains a regional circuit intended to keep grass-roots snocross racing healthy in this part of the snowbelt, while also cultivating new talent for tomorrow's factory-backed Pro teams.   For more information on Chautauqua Lake Real Estate & Living visit: www.chautauqualakehomes.com

Historic Bemus Point Business Changes Hands

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Will strong season ease debt issues at Peek'n Peak?

By ROBB FREDERICK, Erie Times-News http://us.mc1147.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=robb.frederick@timesnews.com The Willis kids have been waiting for this. Their membership in the Meadville Snow Leopards group allows them to ski at Peek'n Peak Resort and Spa every Sunday. They haven't missed a week. Beginning Monday, the girls' passes are valid every day. It's one way the resort, about four miles south of Findley Lake, N.Y., acknowledges that spring is coming. "We're hoping for another storm," said their mother, Chris Norwood. "We're snow people. And this has been a fabulous winter." The Peak's managers think so, too. "The snow has been great," said Robert Swenson, the resort's president. He's hoping for cold weather through March 27, when the resort hosts the East Coast Snocross finals. "After that," he said, "we'll have to play it day by day." The Peak needed a big winter. The resort's owner, Ohio-based Kiebler Recreation LLC, filed for bankruptcy protection in May, claiming debts of $28 million. The bulk of that money -- $15.6 million -- was owed to Huntingdon National Bank. The bank attempted to foreclose on the property, only to back off in December, giving the Peak another ski season to generate income. The arrangement requires monthly payments over a period of 25 years, with a balloon payment at the end of the fifth year. Swenson would not discuss the specifics. "There is nothing to report at this time," he said. "It's moving forward. And it really has not affected us at all." New York state regulators added another hurdle in December. A court motion by the state's Department of Environmental Conservation noted violations at the Peak's sewage-treatment facility, and at three gas wells owned by the resort. The wells had been abandoned but not plugged, the department alleged. The sites were not marked. State regulators say those problems have been corrected. They have not alleged that any pollution occurred. "The facility has been extremely cooperative and responsive," said Lori Severino, a spokeswoman for the Department of Environmental Conservation. "That's worth noting." The sewage issue has not yet been settled. A state permit issued in 2007 required the resort to design improvements to its on-site treatment plant, which discharges into French Creek, according to the court filing. The permit was modified in 2009. The resort's operators had decided not to expand -- a move that would have stressed the existing sewage system, according to the court records. The records were filed in Ohio, where Kiebler Recreation is based. The state still required design improvements to the sewage plant. The Peak's operators said the bankruptcy filing had delayed that. "Our resort has experienced a couple of devastating financial years, due to many factors," General Manager Brad Gravink wrote in an undated letter to the Department of Environmental Conservation. "Once we emerge from this, we will be in a position to engineer, seek approval and install the required improvements." A hearing on the matter has been scheduled for March 15. The financial issues at the 1,150-acre resort could have an effect on all of Chautauqua County. No company brings more business to the county in winter, said Andrew Nixon, the executive director of the Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau. "They've had three good ski seasons in a row," Nixon said. "This year probably has been the best because of the consistency of the snowfall. "If they didn't have that debt," he said, "they'd have been wildly profitable in the last couple years." Swenson, the resort's president, said his focus is on the future. When the seasons change, the Peak's income will shift from lift tickets to greens fees. "Everybody's still thinking 'ski'," he said. "But we're pretty much in golf mode right now." ROBB FREDERICK can be reached at 870-1733 or by e-mail.  For more information on Chautauqua Lake Real Estate & Living visit: http://www.chautauqualakehomes.com/

Lakewood Board Approves Wine Retailer

March 5, 2011 - By Dennis Phillips, dphillips@post-journal.com Save | Comments (2) | Post a comment | LAKEWOOD - If everything proceeds as planned, there will be a new wine and liquor store along Chautauqua Avenue this summer. On Monday, the Lakewood Village Board approved a special-use permit application for Samuel Whitmore of Lakewood. Whitmore is in the process of opening the store to mainly sell wine at 119 Chautauqua Ave., Lakewood. Duane Anderson, village trustee, said Whitmore is planning to carry wine vintages that are not currently available in the area. Whitmore was not at the meeting to give comment on his new business. However, according to the minutes of the village's Feb. 16 Planning Board meeting, Whitmore said he is going to provide a different, more specialized selection of wine. Whitmore, who said he has worked in the wine business for many years in California, hopes to appeal to both the tourist from Chautauqua Institution during the summer months and local residents year round. Whitmore said he is going through the application process for a liquor licenses and wants to be able to open his new business by the end of May. He plans to renovate the building for his new wine shop by redoing the floors and installing wood shelves. He said one to two part-time employees also may be hired. The planning board also approved the special-use permit application. For more information on Chautauqua Lake Real Estate & Living visit: http://www.chautauqualakehomes.com/