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Keep Cool While Enjoying Your Chautauqua Weekend
2008-06-07 15:04:00
By Jessica Wasmund jwasmund@post-journal.com POSTED: June 7, 2008The ribs will be sizzling this weekend in Celoron, but for the dozens of people hitting the streets for Gus Macker, it will be important to avoid the same fate.The National Weather Service is predicting the first heat wave across the northeast for Friday, just in time for Celoron's Rib Fest and the annual Jamestown 3-on-3 basketball tournament. The warm temperatures, which are expected to remain between the high 80s and low 90s, will last in the area for the duration of the weekend.Rick Slagle, Celoron code enforcement officer, is not overly concerned with the possibility of heat stroke at Rib Fest, which will be held for the first time in a park and not on the asphalt of Jamestown.''One big benefit we're going to have is a park loaded with shaded trees, so there will be plenty of shade for people to go and sit down,'' Slagle.Since the event will be held right on the shores of Chautauqua Lake, the breeze coming o...
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The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy
2008-06-05 14:08:00
MAYVILLE ? The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy invites the public to attend a program entitled Landscaping and Maintaining your Yard and Home for Clean Waters from 8:30 to 11 a.m. on June 14 at the Chautauqua Suites Meeting and Expo Center in Mayville.This workshop featuring Sharon Anderson, Cayuga Lake Watershed Steward, is the first in a series planned by the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy in 2008.Anderson's responsibilities for the Cayuga Watershed Network includes leading educational programs on streamside protection and erosion control drinking water wells, the Cayuga Lake Restoration and Protection Plan, and non-point source pollution. She will provide information to property owners on ways to manage their yards and grounds to protect water quality, and will also cover topics such as watershed, streamside and lakeshore landscaping, and how to maintain a lawn to minimize water pollution."In 2008, the Conservancy is focusing its educational efforts on empowering watershed la...

Chautauqua Lake Bemus Bay Pops Marks 11th Year
2008-05-30 20:15:00
By NICHOLAS L. DEAN BEMUS POINT ? Dan Dalpra says the calls start coming in as early as February, calls from people looking to plan their vacations around the Bemus Bay Pops summer entertainment series. ''Lots of people plan their whole summer around what we produce here on the Floating Stage,'' said Dalpra, Bemus Bay Pops chairman. ''It's a unique venue and we're very lucky to have such a unique venue driving the tourism and economy.'' Announced in recent weeks by Dalpra, the 2008 season features a variety of events ? from orchestras and movies to tribute acts and the fifth annual Chautauqua Lake Idol regional vocal competition. Building on the event's decade-long history, Dalpra said regular attendees will see some of their favorite acts returning to Bemus Point this summer as well as new entertainers. ''We've really been lucky with selecting really good groups and good acts,'' Dalpra said. ''Some of the ones that we have back this year are coming back because of...
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Chautauqua Institution
2008-05-30 20:11:00
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Bemus Point Chautauqua Lake Improvement Committee Wants Public Comment
2008-05-26 15:55:00
BEMUS POINT ? The Bemus Point Improvement Committee is inviting public comment on its plans to renovate sections of Main Street and Lakeside Drive.The committee was formed last July, and its mission statement is to "improve the function, safety and aesthetics on Main Street and Lakeside Drive.''Christine Wight, village board member and improvement committee co-chair, showed plans for the project at Tuesday's board meeting. They consist of wider sidewalks, new curbs, more visible crosswalks and areas for landscaping and benches.Committee members also hope to be able to bury the village's utility cables and install more attractive light fixtures.According to Mrs. Wight, the committee has reached a point in its planning when community input is becoming valuable."Now's the time when we have something to show you,'' she said.The committee is still in the early phases of planning. Next on its agenda is to apply for a matching funds grant through the New York Main Street program and...
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Chautauqua Lakes Newest Eatery
2008-05-21 13:24:00
Coppola's Pizzeria Holding Grand Opening Today In Bemus PointBy Luke Anderson landerson@post-journal.com POSTED: May 21, 2008 Coppola's Pizzeria Holding Grand Opening Today In Bemus Point" function validateEmailContent() { var dspError = 0; if (document.forms.emailContent.toEmailConte nt == nulldocument.forms.emailContent.toEmailCo ntent.value == '') { document.getElementById('toEmailContent') .style.border = 'solid #ff0000 1px'; document.getElementById('toEmailContentEr ror').style.display = 'block'; dspError = 1; }else{ document.getElementById('toEmailContent') .style.border = ''; document.getElementById('toEmailContentEr ror').style.display = 'none'; }if (document.forms.emailContent.fromEmailCon tent == nulldocument.forms.emailContent.fromEmail Content.value == '') { document.getElementById('fromEmailContent ').style.border = 'solid #ff0000 1px'; document.getElementById('fromEmailContent Error')....
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Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy To Hold Spring Wildflower Tour On Sunday
2008-05-17 13:27:00
CWC To Hold Spring Wildflower Tour On Sunday   Rebecca L. Nystrom, Jamestown Community College biology professor, will lead the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy's Spring Wildflower Tour at Dobbins' Woods at 1 p.m. Sunday. Ms. Nystrom is a founding director of the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy and a member of the New York State Flora Association. Dobbins' Woods, which was donated to the conservancy by Willis Dobbins in 1995, includes moist hemlock-yellow birch forest as well as reforested land formerly in agriculture that was planted in pine and larch and now is transitioning back to hardwood forest. The forest is home to a variety of wildflowers, ferns, salamanders, frogs, toads, insects, birds and mammals. John Jablonski, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy executive director, will discuss the history and topography of this and similar sites and how they affect the quality and quantity of waters reaching the lake. The site is located on Bly Hill Road about one mile west of...

Chautauqua Lake Mayville Events
2008-05-13 18:18:00
Mayville Dock Festival - June 2008 Discover how easy it is to get to Mayville and how wonderful it is when you do, as we host a "getting to know you" party at the very north end of the lake. The Mayville Docks Festival features live entertainment; boat demos; kids' activities; museum tours and the 2nd Annual taste of Mayville, a delectable sampling of the best of our restaurant row cuisine. We taste better every year. Mayville Bluegrass Festival - June 14-15, 2008 What started out a small hometown bluegrass get-together, gets bigger and better every year! For more information, visit the official web site for this event at www.mayvillebluegrassfestival.com Mayville Guitar Show and Stringed Instrument Festival - October 2008 This October festival brings together the best western New York luthiers and dealers of fine instruments, weekend-long workshops and concerts. Mayville Gospel Blues Festival - November 2008 Mayville plays host to the best in the Gospel and Blues genre. A ro...
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Chautauqua Lake Watershed Wells Bay Property
2008-05-13 18:15:00
CWC Seeking Grant Money To Purchase Wells Bay Property By Nicholas L. Dean ndean@post-journal.com  North Harmony Town Board members heard from John Jablonski III, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy executive director, Monday during their regular business meeting. The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy is looking to secure grant money to purchase a piece of lakefront property in Wells Bay. P-J photo by Nicholas L. Dean 5/13/2008 - STOW ? The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy is looking to secure lakefront property in the Wells Bay area, and has the support of the North Harmony Town Board to go after grant funding.Speaking to Town Board members Monday, John Jablonski III, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy executive director, explained that the conservancy cannot apply for state grant funds without the town's endorsement. Additionally, Jablonski said Bettina Wilkinson has signed a contract to sell 3.5 acres to the conservancy, which includes 208 feet of lakeshore known as San...
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Chautauqua County biking on the map
2008-05-11 14:36:00
Going in circles     5/11/2008 - Group working to put Chautauqua County biking on the mapBy TRACY RZEPKAOBSERVER Lifestyles EditorIf it's up to a group called the Built Environment Team, Chautauqua County will become a biking mecca.And why not, when our own backyard is a good match for cyclists? So says Sheila Lesniowski. "We have the natural recreational resources and all of these great routes," said Lesniowski, a specialist of business development for the Chautauqua County Visitor's Bureau.She and a group of people across the county want to make the area more user friendly when it comes to the two-wheeled form of fitness. The short-term goal is to make maps of bike routes easily obtainable on one Web site. The long-term vision is to develop the county's recreational resources for not only local residents, but visitors. The team is an outgrowth of Chautauqua County Steps to a HealthierNY, a five-year cooperative agreement program funded through the U.S. Department of ...
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Holiday Valley Adding $2 Million Worth Of Improvements
2008-05-09 14:01:00
Summer Upgrade: Holiday Valley Adding $2 Million Worth Of Improvements By Robert Rizzuto rrizzuto@post-journal.com  Holiday Valley is celebrating 50 years of service as management announces $2 million to be reinvested into the facility over the next year. Above is an artist's rendering of the $33 million Tamarack Club at Holiday Valley in Ellicottville.P-J photo below by Robert Rizzuto 5/9/2008 - ELLICOTTVILLE— Although the ski slopes are mostly green and closed until next season, one of the area's premier resorts is gearing up for facility improvements totaling $2 million and an event-filled summer.''All 18 holes of the ''Double Black Diamond'' Golf Course at Holiday Valley are now open, and the course is in great shape,'' said Steve Carney, PGA Master golf professional and director of golf. ''The course came through the winter very well, thanks to the Holiday Valley Mountain Crew and their careful grooming of the ski slopes. The golf course maintenance...

Western NY Real Estate
2008-05-08 14:14:00
Here is a good report that discusses how our area is in the top percentage for growing Real Estate Markets http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2008/money mag/0805/gallery.resg_gainers.moneymag/5. html Looking for a new home? Visit our website: www.chautauqualakehomes.com C. Rick & Julia McMahon Broker/partners Real Estate Advantage Realty  716-483-3300  or  484-2020Chautauqua Lake, NY Real Estate Services Informed, real estate information for buyers and sellers in Lake Chautauqua, Bemus Point, Chautauqua Institution, Jamestown and the greater Chautauqua County, NY area. MLS updated daily. http://chautauqualakehomes.com
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Wild Rib Cook-off on the shores of Chautauqua Lake
2008-05-03 14:34:00
Rib Fest Returns   By Patrick Fanelli pfanelli@post-journal.com 5/3/2008 - CELORON ? When Celoron officials first learned of the Wild Rib Cook -off and Music Festival's demise in Jamestown last month, they immediately went to work hoping to bring the popular event to the lakeside village just outside the city limits.Their efforts paid off, and they confirmed Friday that the popular event will be held the first weekend in June at Lucille Ball Memorial Park across the street from Celoron Village Hall.''It's just a great opportunity to showcase the village,'' said Celoron resident Rick Slagle, who has stepped forward to help coordinate the event. ''It's just a great opportunity, and plus it allows the rib festival to move forward.''Erie event organizer Kathi Danielson, who founded the area's Wild Rib Cook-off and Music Festival in 2006, originally proposed to hold the third annual event at Baker Park in downtown Jamestown instead of its usual location along West Third ...
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2007-2008 Chautauqua County Snowfall Summary
2008-04-25 15:38:00
…CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY…     .MAYVILLE…….198 INCHES.STOCKTON…….177 INCHES.SINCLAIRVILLE..156 INCHES.ELLINGTON……134 INCHES.FORESTVILLE….133 INCHES.BEMUS POINT….119 INCHES.FREWSBURG……100 INCHES.JAMESTOWN…… 98 INCHES.DUNKIRK…….. 83 INCHES.FREDONIA……. 67 INCHES     …CATTARAUGUS COUNTY…   .PERRYSBURG…..212 INCHES.S.DAYTON…….181 INCHES.ELLICOTTVILLE..164 INCHES.YORKSHIRE……134 INCHES.LITTLE VALLEY..128 INCHES.WEST VALLEY….112 INCHES.FRANKLINVILLE..109 INCHES.CATTARAUGUS….105 INCHES.NEW ALBION….. 98 INCHES.ALLEGANY……. 93 INCHES.SALAMANCA…… 85 INCHES.RANDOLPH……. 84 INCHES.OLEAN………. 67 INCHES For more information on Chautauqua Lake Real Estate & Living visit: www.chautauqualakehomes.com  Chautauqua Lake, NY Real Estate Services Informed, real estate information for buyers and sellers in Lake Chautauqua, Bemus Point, Chautauqua Institution, Jamestown and the greater Chautauqua County , NY area...
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Chautauqua County Coming Alive
2008-04-24 13:22:00
Chautauqua County Coming Alive With Spring Shows By Nick Dean ndean@post-journal.com  Mojo's will hold a pair of vastly different, yet equally enjoyable shows this weekend. On Friday, area metal band Desecrator (pictured) will perform with the band Off. The Brooklyn-based band Oakley Hall will perform Saturday with the Audience. Submitted photo 4/24/2008 - Skipping the usual opening graph hoopla and cutting right to the point, Chautauqua County has come alive with arrival of spring. Not that there was any lack of shows this past winter, but venues seem to blossom around Jamestown as the weather warms. Makes a guy forget about a little thing called Coachella that's also happening this weekend.¯ SPOTLIGHT ON BLUEGRASS AT THE CELORON LEGION — Bluegrass jams happen every Thursday at the Celoron American Legion. Going on three years now, the weekly event is led by Doug Waterman and the Backwoods Bluegrass band.''We were at Doo-Dahs in Busti until they closed, then w...

Chautauqua Lake Village Casino in Bemus
2008-04-21 14:17:00
Renovations Planned For Village Casino By Luke Anderson landerson@post-journal.com  The Village Casino in Bemus Point may be getting a makeover this year as operator Steven Carlson has some capital improvement projects planned.P-J photo by Luke Anderson 4/21/2008 - BEMUS POINT ? A 78-year-old Bemus Point institution may be getting a makeover this year, but village board members expressed concerns about the proposed renovations.Steven Carlson, operator of the Village Casino, briefed village board members Tuesday on his plans for the upcoming season. The centerpiece of the renovation scheme is a new bar. The main part of the bar would be inside the restaurant, with a small section on the outside.The outdoor section of the bar would have two seats, and would replace some of the tables that are there now."We would actually lose some seating, but the issue is more service,'' Carlson said.He said he has received some complaints about slow service on the deck. Right now, s...
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Thoughts on Seller Financing Your Chautauqua Home
2008-04-13 21:37:00
Sell Your House - Finance It! Sell Your House - Finance It!By: Craig & Nancy GleasonEver thought about seller financing? It does not always work out that a buyer will connect with a seller that can afford to offer seller financing, but there is always the chance that it is worth asking. There are even a couple of new web sites that will assist you in setting it all up. However, there are risks involved with this sort of sale, even though they can also be very successful, so why would anyone want to become involved?One of the deciding factors will be how badly you want to sell your home and how much mortgage is owing on it. It is fairly difficult for sellers to find prospective buyers at the moment and it is also difficult for buyers to find financing. This means that the financial climate is right for both parties to try and find a solution outside the norm. However, you will need a very low mortgage or, ideally, no mortgage at all, to be able to follow this route. Often ...
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Chautauqua Institution 2008 Summer Schedule
2008-04-12 15:05:00
Chautauqua Amphitheater 2008 Summer Schedule 2008 Summer Schedule for events at the Chautauqua Amphitheater. June 21st Boz Scaggs 8:15pm June 22nd The Brass Band of 2:30pm Western Reserve June 23rd The New Christie 8:15pm Minstrels June 24th Simply Sinatra 8:15pm Starring Steve Lippia June 25th The Chautauqua Chamber 8:15 Music Society June 26th The Chautauqua Dance Salon 8:15 June 27th Switchfoot 8:15 June 29th Washington High School 2:30pm Steel Band July 2nd An Evening With Mark Russel 8:15pm July 3rd The Santa Cruz River Band 8:15pm July 6th The U.S. Army Field Band 8:15pm and Soldiers Chorus July 9th Fred Garbo Inflatable 7:30 Theater Co. July 10th Piano Recital: Alexander 8:15 Gavrylyuk July 11th Linda Elder and The 8:15 Duke Ellington Orchestra July 13th Chautauqua School of Dance Student Gala July 16th The Golden Dragon Acrobats July 18th An Evening with Wynonna July 20th Waterloo (Canada) Regional Police Male Chorus and the Greater (OH) Mens Choir July ...

Chautauqua-Lake Erie Wine Trail
2008-04-10 23:22:00
Celebrate  "21" with the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Wine Trail - With its 2008 Wine & Cheese Event, May 3rd & 4th, the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Wine Trail welcomes its 21st member winery, Lakeview Wine Cellars in North East, Pennsylvania.  Of the Wine Trail's members, thirteen are located in New York and eight in Pennsylvania; five of these wineries were added within the last year. During the Wine & Cheese Event, each of the wineries will prepare a special dish using cheese provided by event sponsor, Heluva Good Cheese, and will pair it with a complementary wine.  Ticket holders may visit each of the 21 wineries to sample this food and wine.  One winery is designated as a "pick-up" point for event wineglass, gift, and recipe cards.  This year, in addition to Saturday/Sunday tickets, the Wine Trail will also offer "Sunday Only" tickets; both are available at 877-326-6561 or at the  Chautauqua-Lake Erie Wine Trail The Chautauqua-Lake Erie Wine Trail...

E-news May-June 2008
2008-04-10 21:48:00
To view this email as a web page, go here.     Take a Chautauqua... Welcome spring with a getaway in Chautauqua County.  Visit a quaint Victorian bed and breakfast or hotel or enjoy wine and culinary delights at a full service resort and spa. Visit tourchautauqua.com for special packages and ideas. Upcoming Events:Wine and Cheese Weekend, May 3,4, Chautauqua Wine Trail Lucy Desi Days Festival, May 24-26, Downtown JamestownBach & Beyond Music Festival , June 6-8, 1891 Fredonia Opera HouseStrawberry Festival, June 14-15, Merritt Estate WineryBluegrass Festival, June 14-15, Lakeside Park, MayvilleJamestown Jammers Baseball, season begins June 15, Jamestown Chautauqua Institution, season begins June 21Lily Dale Assembly, season begins June 27 Bemus Bay Pops Concert Series, season begins June 29 See Comprehensive schedule of events and attractions in Chautauqua CountyPrize Giveaways:In each Take a Chautauqua...
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Chautauqua County Nobodies of Comedy
2008-04-10 16:49:00
116 EAST THIRD STREETJAMESTOWN, NEW YORK 14701(716) 484-7070 - BOX OFFICE Nobodies of Comedy Saturday, May 3rd, 2008 at 8:00PM Reg Lenna Civic Center Returning to the Reg Lenna Civic Center, the Nobodies of Comedy brings you the young stars of tomorrow on-stage today. Raunchy, intellectual, sexy, droll and "country" this roster of talentedstand-ups provide an evening of comedy you"ll never forget. These are contemporarycomedians who are becoming nationally known stars. Catch them on the way up and leave the kidsat home with a baby sitter for a hip and hilarious night of comtemporary comedy.Sponsored by Bush IndustriesTicket price: $20.50 General AdmissionPurchase Tickets   For more information on Chautauqua Lake Real Estate & living visit: www.chautauqualakehomes.com  Chautauqua Lake, NY Real Estate Services Informed, real estate information for buyers and sellers in Lake Chautauqua, Bemus Point, Chautauqua Institution, Jamestown and the greater Chautau...
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Music Sings in Chautauqua County
2008-04-10 15:02:00
Fredonia-Dunkirk Brewfest To Be Held By Nick Dean ndean@post-journal.com  Bill Ward pictured performing with Amanda Barton at the 2007 Chautauqua County Music Hall of Fame and Awards ceremony. Ward will play three shows in Chautauqua County this weekend.Submitted photo 4/10/2008 - If the weather wasn't proof enough, the dozen bar shows and festival events happening this weekend are evidence that spring has sprung in Chautauqua County. Crack open the car windows and take the top down if you can, there are events worth traveling to this weekend — so leave the spring cleaning until later this summer.¯ SPOTLIGHT ON A TRIO OF BILL WARD SHOWS — Bill Ward will continue his ''Bill Ward Presents'' concert series tonight at the Lakeview Hotel and Restaurant in Mayville with special guest performer Jacinta Whitcome.A member of the Chautauqua County Hall of Fame, it has been said that Ward works tirelessly for compassionate causes and continues to use his talen...
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2008 Mayville Bluegrass Festival & Lucy Desi Days Festival
2008-04-10 14:57:00
Weekend passes ($20) are now available for the 2008 Mayville Bluegrass Festival , set for June 14-15 at Lakeside Park in Mayville, N.Y. Headliners include Chris Hillman, formerly of the Byrds and Flying Burrito Brothers, as well as newgrass legend John Cowan, and Doc Watson guitarist Jack Lawrence.Tickets are available at (716) 484-7070 and online at mayvillebluegrassfestival.com     The Lucy -Desi Center in Jamestown, New York, has unveiled its plans for this year's "Lucy-Desi Days Festival," to be held over Memorial Day weekend, May 23-25. Headlining the weekend is TV star Wilmer Valderrama.Among the other special guests are Lucy's sister-in-law Zo Ball; actress Melody Thomas Scott; I Love Lucy's Steve Kay and film editor Dann Cahn; Lucy's longtime secretary Wanda Clark; impressionists Diane Vincente and Rhonda Medina; and Desilu attorney Howard Rayfiel.   For more information on Chautauqua Lake Real Estate & Living visit: www.chautauqualakehomes.com &n...

Ellicottville Pale Ale
2008-04-06 01:12:00
Man Does Not Live By Real Estate Alone  Du uBrew? A man and his brews Ellicottville Pale Ale posted on April 4, 2008 in Brew Reviews EBC, otherwise known as Ellicottville Brewing Company, located in none other than Ellicottville, NY. If you've never been, you should find time during a weekend and go check it out. Very cool town. Anyways, the brew. Very tasty indeed. Pale ale, so lighter than others, semi-dark gold color, good pour, medium head. leaves slight laces down the glass as you drink. This Ale is pretty good, hint of hops involved, and well balanced. makes a great summer brew. EBC offers up a pretty good selection of brews and are all worth trying.  http://www.ellicottvillebrewing.com /EBC/… to check out what else they offer. Unsure of the ABV, but it's probably between 5 and 6%. Not overbearing. Pick some up and enjoy! addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fdublogs.com%2Fduyoubrew%2F2 008%2F04%2F04%2Fellicottville-pale-ale%2F '; addthis_ti...

Snowmobile Circuit’s Season Finale Today At Peek’n Peak Resort Chautauqua
2008-03-29 13:05:00
By Robert Rizzuto rrizzuto@post-journal.com  A competitor with Rock Maple Racing hits the tabletop jump on the quarter-mile course Friday afternoon in preparation for the weekend races at Peek'n Peak Resort in Findley Lake.P-J photo by Robert Rizzuto 3/29/2008 - FINDLEY LAKE — Hundreds of snowmobile racers and spectators will converge on Peek'n Peak resort in Findley Lake this weekend for Rock Maple Racing's season finale.The two-day event includes more than 300 heats, or competitions, and more than 150 pre-registered racers, according to Tara Saxton, Rock Maple Racing president.''This weekend is the finale of our West Series,'' she said, ''and although 99 percent of the racers are pre-registered, we do have some open spots in a couple of divisions.''Ms. Saxton explained that local snowmobilers who wish to race in either the Trail Division, which is for riders 18 or older, or the 120 Division, which is for children ages 4 to 10, are encouraged ...
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Chautauqua Suites To Hold Fly Fishing Expo
2008-03-27 17:41:00
By Jessica Wasmund jwasmund@post-journal.com  Author John Nagy poses with a fish. Submitted photo 3/27/2008 - MAYVILLE — For fly fishing fanatics in the region, the Chautauqua Suites & Expo Center will present a chance for fishermen, regardless of how experienced, to talk to the professionals.Brent Galuppo, CEO and director of development for H.K. McConnom Company, organized the inaugural event. Two authors on the subject will hold a panel discussion at the center from 8 to 10 p.m. Friday to kick off the expo weekend. Refreshments will be served and there will be an opportunity to meet the pros.Then on Saturday, the Chautauqua On The Lake Fly Fishing Expo will officially take place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. A number of experts and artists in the fly fishing industry will be presenting throughout the day"We're featuring this event as a learning experience," said Tom Bergstue, coordinator. "There's three colleges that are represented that are going to dis...
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Bemus Bay Condos Chautauqua Lake
2008-03-16 12:40:00
Ornamental, Interior Work Underway At Bemus Bay Condos By The Post-Journal Staff editorial@post-journal.com  A Victorian-era design, with Mansard trusses and a lakeside turret structure, adds character to the Bemus Bay condominiums under construction in Bemus Point. 3/16/2008 - BEMUS POINT — Structural work has been completed on the new 40-unit Bemus Bay condominium project and Victorian-era design ornamental trussing is being installed.The two buildings being constructed, named Browning and Columbia for the hotels of the same names that stood on the site in the early 1900s, will each host 20 homes, all with views of Chautauqua Lake . The turret structures on the lakefront end of each building were incorporated into the design based on the architecture of the former hotels.''It is exciting to see the charming character of the building design become reality,'' said Lee Chilcote, Bemus Point Investments LLC co-developer. ''The historic appearance and...

Ellicottville, NY
2008-03-14 14:00:00
Havens | Ellicottville, N.Y. A Laid-Back Village With Lots of Snow and Comfort Doug Benz for The New York Times MAIN DRAW Skiers relax at HoliMont, one of two resorts that are attracting families to Ellicottville, south of Buffalo. function getSharePasskey() { return 'ex=1363233600&en=7d64e11245cd9338&ei=512 4';} function getShareURL() { return encodeURIComponent('http://www.nytimes.co m/2008/03/14/travel/escapes/14havens.html '); } function getShareHeadline() { return encodeURIComponent('A Laid-Back Village With Lots of Snow and Comfort'); } function getShareDescription() { return encodeURIComponent('In the last few years, many people have come from Ontario, particularly east of Toronto, to buy second homes in Ellicottville.'); } function getShareKeywords() { return encodeURIComponent('Housing,New York State'); } function getShareSection() { return encodeURIComponent('travel'); } function getShareSectionDisplay() { return encodeURIComponent('Havens |...

Double Tree Hotel Development In North Harmony, Chautauqua Lake
2008-03-12 17:35:00
Supervisor Provides Answers About Double Tree Hotel Development In North Harmony By Sally P. Carlson editorial@post-journal.com  Sally P. Carlson is a supervisor for the town of North Harmony. 3/9/2008 - To date, the town of North Harmony has not received a project application. We are at the very beginning of the process. The developer, John McGraw, for the Bootey Bay Doubletree Hotel Project, has requested that the town of North Harmony take lead agency status. In New York state, the procedure is established under S.E.Q.R. or State Environmental Quality Review. We have sent out letters to all concerned agencies to determine if they have an interest in being lead agent. To date, only the NYS DEC has expressed an interest in being co-lead agent.The developer has requested that a new resort district be created with a minimum lot size of approximately 10 acres ''to ensure that large tracts of land are required ... to ensure proper buffing and screening fr...

How to Judge if a Teardown Will Pay Off
2008-03-07 20:37:00
Daily Real Estate News  |  March 3, 2008   When does buying a house and tearing it down make economic sense?Builders have a guide for estimating whether a teardown will pay off. Generally, the cost of the land must be one-third of the cost of the final sales price of the house. For instance, if the old home and the land it is on can be acquired for $400,000 and the new house can be sold for $1.2 million, then the builder can spend $600,000 or $200 per square foot on a 3,000 square foot home and still cover miscellaneous expenses and make a profit.Home owners who are contemplating buying a teardown and commissioning a custom-built home should keep this formula in mind as they consider whether the proposition is realistic, experts say.Source: ThinkGlink.com, Ilyce Glink (03/01/08)   For more information on Chautauqua Lake Real Estate & Living visit: www.chautauqualakehomes.com   Chautauqua Lake, NY Real Estate Services Informed, real estate...
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