august 2013 • volume 20 • issue 6 - olean · includes steel reign 4-7 pm and kashmir, led...
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ROARIN’ RALLY TURNS 11!!!The Bikes are back in town! GOACC and the Greater Olean Motorcycle Enthusiasts will be hosting the Eleventh Annual Rally in the Valley August 21-25 (held rain or shine) in Olean. The five-day event is a motorcycle rally with the proceeds from the event benefiting a host of community charities.
CUTCO/Ka-Bar Visitors Center will host the RALLY WARM-UP EVENT on Wednesday, August 21 on center grounds, 1040 East State Street, Olean from 5 – 7 PM. This event will feature a chicken BBQ, music, door prizes, motorcycles, and the unveiling of the annual Rally commemorative Cutco Knife.
BANKING ON A GOOD TIME STREET DANCE - Community Bank will sponsor the Thursday, August 22nd Banking on a Good Time Street Dance. The dance, a family affair, will be located downtown on Laurens Street at North Union Street. The band, Freddy & The Jets will entertain throughout the dance from 7 – 10 PM.
Olean Area Federal Credit Union’s KICKSTART to RALLY - Friday, August 23, the Rally will kick start the weekend with a motorcycle parade from the Olean Area Federal Credit Union on Wayne Street to Bradner Stadium starting at 5:30 PM. The Rally encourages all to wear pink to the rally in honor of breast cancer survivors and loved ones. Bikes will be judged on Friday. The Rally will feature four parachutists from Free Fall Oz who will ‘drop’ into the stadium around 7:00 PM and be a part of the jump by taking a chance on their Drop in on the Plate Contest. Presented by Mike’s Hard Lemonade, a fireworks show will happen once it gets dark. A free concert will feature Citizen Band Radio.
Continental School of Beauty SATURDAY FUN & GAMES - On August 24, the stadium will turn into a street festival running 11 AM - 11 PM. Come join us as a spectator or even better - a participant. Test your motorcycling skills and balance at the Biker Rodeo. Continental School of Beauty will present their rockin’ rally stage of beauty! Come up on stage and enjoy a styled do’, a set of curls, and listen to their stylists guide you through the steps. Caricatures by Eric Jones will be from 2 – 5 PM drawing up some cartoon drawings of folks. AKT Combatives Academy will be showcasing aspects of stand-up striking and grappling/ground fighting. The musical entertainment includes Steel Reign 4-7 PM and Kashmir, Led Zeppelin Tribute Band 8-11 PM.
NEW THIS YEAR – the Rally is expanding on Saturday only into War Veterans Park with the Street Masters Car Show! The events will be connected via the tunnel under East State Street! Join the Original Street Masters Car Club in partnership with WNY Largest Motorcycle Event! Car registration begins 9 AM with dash plaques to the first 100 cars.
Hammerback Bar & Grill SUNDAY DICE RUN - August 25, the bikes will take to the run and complete an approximate 130-mile Dice Run ending at Bradner Stadium in Olean. The bikers will compete for $2,000 in dice run cash prizes. Rally has lined up THE TROLLS to entertain from 3:30 – 6:30 PM. The Rally Corn Hole Tournament is scheduled for Sunday and also the finals of The Voice of THE RALLY will take place on stage. Special dice run t-shirts will be for sale all weekend. Please check www.oleanny.com/rally or call Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, 716-372-4433
MISSION -- GOACC is a member driven business organization that provides benefits, programs, services, and events to enhance the area’s quality of life and economic c l imate .
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Rally in the Valley, Olean
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Business After Hours, Scooter’s 313 Main Street Olean, 5- 7 PM
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Challenge at the Races! NASCAR
Motorsports Complex, Route 16
Holland~~~~~
September 25Business After
Hours, St. Bonaventure University
William E. & Ann L. Swan Center St. Bonaventure,
5- 7 PM ~~~~~
October 23Business After Hours, Petruzzi
Insurance Agency / Mercy Flight WNY
625 Main Street Olean, 5 - 7 PM
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6 Surprising Wellness Tips to Live Healthier and Happier By Cleveland Clinic Wellness Editors
#1 Think you deserve a treat? Not so fastBasking in the glory of an achievement? Steer clear of your favorite treats. Pride in accomplishments can make us indulge unhealthful. There’s nothing wrong with treating yourself to something special after an accomplishment. But instead of choosing cookies or cake, celebrate with a manicure, a movie or an hour at the driving range with family or friends.
#2 Kicking the habit can make you feel gleeful, not glumThink smoking helps you feel better? New research shows people are happier when they quit smoking. To improve your mood, kick the habit. If you’re a smoker, you probably smoke more when you’re unhappy or stressed. Because negative moods can intensify cravings, a smoking cessation program that incorporates stress management techniques may boost your efforts to quit. Ask your doctor about programs in your community.
#3 That loud snoring? It could be your heart telling you somethingLoud snoring may be linked to metabolic syndrome, a precursor to heart disease. Common sleep problems, like difficulty falling asleep and frequent loud snoring may be signs of future health conditions. Being overweight, smoking, drinking, and using muscle relaxers or other drugs could be to blame. If losing weight, quitting smoking and cutting back on alcohol don’t help, talk to your doctor, who may refer you to a sleep specialist.
#4 Stay in bed to look more beautifulHow to look more attractive: Spend more time in bed. A new study shows people are rated better-looking when they are getting enough sleep. This is cute but doesn’t seem all that surprising. Turns out, there really is such a thing as beauty rest. To look your most attractive, the best thing you can do is get a good night’s sleep. Set aside plenty of time each night for rest.
#5 Talk to your college-aged daughter about HPV – she’s likely to listen to you! College-aged women are more likely to get the HPV vaccine if Mom suggests it. The HPV vaccine is approved for females and males ages 9-26 years, and is recommended to be taken in early puberty. In addition to getting the HPV vaccine, one of the most important things women can do to reduce their risk of cervical cancer is to get regular screenings. Make sure you and your daughter visit your ob/gyn regularly.
#6 Pay with cash at the grocery store and you’ll be more likely to resist the junk food Can’t keep junk food out of your house? A new study shows you’re less likely to splurge on treats when you buy your groceries with cash. We tend to make fewer impulse purchases
when we pay in cash. At the supermarket, those with the most spender’s guilt tend to splurge the least. Try it out the next time you go grocery shopping.
Preserving Our Past!The folks with Good Times of Olean worked with David Hornburg and Olean, Portville, Allegany historical societies for old photos that could be reproduced for their facility. All 3 combed their archives for pictures and brought them to the Ink Well where Bryan George of Good Times selected the pictures. The Ink Well scanned, edited, fixed and printed the photos, including information on them where they could. Then framed them all for Good Times. David Hornburg purchased and donated the large print of the aerial view of Olean that hangs by the service desk.
If people want a re-print of a photo, they can contact the Ink Well and they’ll print it for them with proceeds going to the Historical Society that provided the photo.2
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Michelle JoyceStaff Accountant
Betty BurrowsAdministrative Assistant
Pam CaldwellBookkeeper
Nick GoodellExecutive Director
Family Partners [email protected]
Brenda KasperskiHealth Insurance Admin.
Nancy MorganMember Services
Coordinator [email protected]
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The American Red Cross Encourages You to Be aHero Again this September 11th
In the hours and days following the horrific attacks of September 11, 2001, thousands of Americans lined up to donate blood, hoping to help victims and to prepare our nation for the turbulent times that remained ahead. The outpouring of compassion and patriotism across America still stands strong in all of our minds. The unprecedented response by citizens to help our American community was inspirational. The American Red Cross hopes to draw on that spirit as the twelfth anniversary of the tragedy nears. As we once again prepare to remember those lost with a National Day of Service and Remembrance, the Red Cross encourages people to roll up a sleeve to give the gift of life in honor of the victims of that tragic day. The Police and Fire Departments of Olean and the American Red Cross are joining together for the Memorial Blood Drive on Wednesday, September 11, from 10 AM to 6 PM at the Olean Knights of Columbus at 129 Hamilton Street. All presenting donors will receive a free t-shirt. Additionally, each presenting donor will have the opportunity to enter into a grand prize drawing for a pair of round-trip JetBlue airline tickets. Local Army Recruiters will be on site with activities. All attendees will also have the opportunity to see the birds and hawks of the Birds of Prey bird rescue organization. WPIG-FM will be broadcasting live and refreshments will be available throughout the day. There will be free parking available in the public parking lot on North Barry Street courtesy of the City of Olean. “The Red Cross has received tremendous support at our September 11 Memorial Blood Drives” says Melissa Riehle, Account Manager, American Red Cross Blood Services, New York-Penn Region. “I am proud to live in such a great community. The Southern Tier community has demonstrated over the past eleven years that they are a community of people that truly take action when asked to pull together to honor the heroes of September 11th. Hopefully everyone will come together again this year and help us pay tribute to the men and women who lost their lives that tragic day and help save the lives of hospital patients in need.”
It is the blood on the shelves today that helps save lives tomorrow. That is why your donation through the American Red Cross is so important. Now is the perfect time to show your support and give back to the Olean community, as Red Cross is the primary supplier of blood products and services to Olean General Hospital. Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment in advance by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or by visiting redcrossblood.org.
VENDORS SOUGHT FOR WILMACattaraugus County Department of Economic Development is in preparations for the 1st WILMA buy local event being held October 18th, 19th and 20th, 2013 in the Corporate Building on the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds, Little Valley, NY.
WILMA, We Invite Local Manufacturers & Artisans, is a three-day event that will start with a kick-off symposium on Friday, October 18th then the two-day expo event will run on Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM and Sunday 11 AM – 5 PM. The family oriented, expo event is scheduled to include items handmade or manufactured in our county by our local artisans and manufacturers. The event is intended to showcase all the items actually made here and to promote buying local, just in time for the holiday shopping season. Special activities are being planned for children.
Tables are on a first come first serve basis, and pre-registration is required. An early-bird registration rate is being offered for those registering by July 31st, and registration closes on September 15th. Space is limited, so register early. If you are interested in joining the event, please contact Lenora Leasure at 716-938-2311 or email [email protected] for further information, registration fees and requirements, or a vendor application.
2013 GOACCBoard of Directors
PRESIDENT Vic Vena,
Vic Vena Pharmacy
VICE-PRESIDENT Jay Sorokes,
Cooper Power Systems
SECRETARY Colleen Taggerty,
Olean City School District
TREASURER Eric Garvin,
Community Bank, NA
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James Bellanca,The ReHabilitation Center
Louis “Ledgie” DeRose, Mazza Mechanical
Services
John Gerringer,Besecker & Coss
Appliances
Tim O’Keefe,Cutco Cutlery Corp.
Dennis Pezzimenti,DBP Realty
Ruth Reisner, Trans Am Ambulance
Services
Amy Schneggenburger, Five Star Bank
Jim Snyder,Cattaraugus County
Legislature
Larry Sorokes,St. Bonaventure University
John Stahley,Dresser-Rand Co.
Linda Witte,Mayor, City of Olean
Look Who’s Joined US!
Please Welcome These New Chamber
Members
•Uptown Motors Auto Sales 1651 Olean-Portville Olean, NY 716-372-0799
•Law Office of Carl R. Vahl Legal & Mediation 2656 West State St. Suite 510 Olean, NY 716-790-8231
•Mineo Marketing Advertising/Marketing 113 North Union St. PO Box 82 Olean, NY 716-372-2037
•Olean Sports and Social Club Club Olean, NY 301-643-5824
Please remember to call GOACC members when
you need a product or service. It’s GOOD
Business to do Business with Chamber members!!
MEMBER UPDATESA FREE member benefit to announce awards, personnel changes, merchandise changes, etc. Only details sent directly to the Chamber office will be included.
•AbbOTT WeLdINg SUppLY COmpLeTeS ReNOvATION ANd expANSION Of gAS LAb -- Abbot Welding Supply recently completed renovation and expansion of its gas lab. The newly remodeled lab will allow the company to independently provide reliable gas products and high quality services to meet the customers’ needs. The lab’s new layout and updated equipment makes gas testing more efficient, facilitating the verification of mixtures and purities of various gases. The new lab is eligible to be a PurityPlus Gas Lab, which put it among a larger network of independent distributors who specialize in the specialty gas industry.
•dONNA HOLLeNbeCK ReCeIveS exCepTIONAL ACHIevemeNT - Donna Hollenbeck, CFP® of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Bradford, PA, recently won the firm’s Edward Jones Sr. Founders Award for her exceptional achievement in building client relationships.
“It’s truly an honor to be recognized for building relationships with those clients we serve,” said Hollenbeck. “And it is also quite inspirational to receive an award named after a firm legend such as Edward Jones Sr., who was so innovative and recognized the need for quality financial advice for long-term individual investors.”
•CHALLeNgeR LeARNINg CeNTeR SeLeCTS NeW exeCUTIve dIReCTOR -- The Dresser-Rand Challenger Learning Center has named Fred Welch as its new executive director. Welch replaces Tom Moser, who served as the Center’s executive director since its opening in 2009.
A life-long resident of the Olean, NY area, Welch graduated from Allegany
High School. He attended Geneseo State University where he graduated with a BA degree in Mathematics before earning a Master’s Degree in Education at St. Bonaventure University.
Welch began his teaching career as a mathematics instructor at Cuba Central School. He then accepted a position at Olean Junior High/Olean Middle School where he taught computer literacy/programming and technology for 25 years. After training at the Rochester Institute of Technology, Welch started the engineering curriculum known as Project Lead the Way (PLTW) at Olean High School. He also taught mechanical and electrical engineering at OHS for the past seven years before retiring from teaching in June. •gOOdbYe TO ONe, HeLLO TO TWO - Bobbie Micros of the Moneysaver Advertising/Tioga Publishing has recently retired from her position at the company. Debbie Perry has been hired as a salesperson (contact email: [email protected]) and their new publisher is Ryan Oswald (email: [email protected].)
•gARdeN WALK A SUCCeSS - The members of the 2013 Marion Scott Garden Walk Committee wish to announce that the walk was a great success in raising more than $1,100 for the Genesis House. This will become an annual fundraiser for the organization.
•fIReWORKS fUNdRAISINg ASSISTANCe - MJ Painting Contractor Corp. of Olean presented a check for $1,000 to the Olean Firefighter’s Association Fireworks Fund. Thanks Mike John Sr. and staff!!
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generosity,” said Karen Niemic Buchheit, CRCF Executive Director.
Past recipients of the Friends of the Foundation award include: Betty Pappas, Russell Hurlburt, John “Jack” and Louise Murphy, Carroll and Dolores Anstaett, Mildred “Millie” Milliman, and Steve and Donna Teuscher and Jonathan Teuscher Scholarship Committee members.
The board also recognized the 28 recipients of awards from its scholarship funds. This year’s award commitments total $88,000.
“Many of the scholarship recipients, including myself, have given of ourselves and our time through community service, so we understand simply that ‘giving feels good.’ But I believe in the case of scholarships especially, there’s even greater cause for happiness in giving,” said
James Andrew Scanlan, John J. Murphy Family Scholarship recipient from Bradford Area High School, in his remarks on behalf of the scholarship students.
Being rewarded for achievement and character; going to college; being given the opportunity to learn, serve, and explore; going out then and contributing, and giving back, and knowing we’re making an impact – that’s happiness. And realizing you [donors] helped make all of that possible – that’s happiness, too,” he added.
Mr. Scanlan plans to attend Brown University and major in mechanical engineering.
Donors who established new funds at the Foundation were recognized as well. “Our Foundation ion is built on the funds that donors create,” noted Carol Stitt, board president. For more information, contact the Foundation at (716) 372-4433, email [email protected] or visit www.cattfoundation.org. 5
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PresidentCarol Stitt
Vice PresidentWendy Brand
TreasurerMike Kasperski
SecretaryDoug Price
directorsVicki Blessing
Ted BranchDennis CaseyBarbara Chew
Tony EvansKaren Fohl
Dr. Naheed HilalDr. Yogini Kothari
Dan PalumboBob Simon
Larry SorokesAudra Stevens
Vic VenaWard “Skip” Wilday
staffExecutive Director
Karen Niemic [email protected]
AssistantExecutive Director
Ryan Michelle [email protected]
Staff AccountantMichelle Joyce
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More than 150 people gathered to honor community philanthropists, as well as to congratulate the Foundation’s 2013 scholarship students at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation’s sixth annual Friends of the Foundation Luncheon.
The Foundation board honored Erick and Marianne Laine and Peter Laine as 2013 Friends of the Foundation for their generosity, service and dedication to philanthropy in the Greater Olean community.
Board member Ward “Skip” Wilday presented the awards on behalf of the Foundation. “What they have done demonstrates what a difference one family can make in a community,” Mr. Wilday said of Erick, Marianne and Peter’s volunteerism and support of nonprofits. Erick Laine, former president of CUTCO Corporation and current chairman emeritus, and his wife, Marianne Letro Laine, have long been affiliated with improvements for local higher education. Together they were instrumental in the development of the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University. Marianne, a native of Olean and former teacher, serves as chair of the Guild for the Quick Center. Erick’s son, Peter, former Executive Vice President of CUTCO, was involved with local nonprofits as well, having chaired the JCC Foundation investment committee and co-chaired several United Way of Cattaraugus County Campaigns. He now serves as board treasurer for the Western Carolina Alzheimer’s Association chapter and volunteers as a pilot for Angel Flight Mid-Atlantic. “Erick, Marianne and Peter join a distinguished group of community philanthropists who have made our region a better place by their active involvement and
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Racing Challenge! ~ The Holland NASCAR Motorsports Complex will host the Chamber of Commerce Challenge on Saturday, September 7, with Party 4 – 7 PM, Showdown 5 PM, NASCAR Racing 6 PM. Tickets are just $20 a person. Tickets include admission and a buffet at the Kwik Fill Turn 4 Terrace featuring grilled Wardynski hot dogs, BBQ hamburgers, zesty potato salad, rigatoni, and Coca Cola Products! For more details, please contact: (716) 418-RACE.
Genesis House Harvest Moon Gala
or current resident
September 6, 2013Old Library Restaurant • Olean
6 PM Gathering, 7 PM Dinner
Since 1995 Genesis House Emergency Shelters have been providing a safe
haven for Children and their Families, Women and Men. For more details,
please call 373-3354.