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Open House. A union of three businesses based in East Otto, New York – Brookside Studio Watercolors, Hog-Shed Studio Pottery and WoodSwork Carvings - East Otto Country has been offering quality handmade creations to the public for more than two decades. Their Holiday Open House is the perfect opportunity to get a jump start on your holiday shopping and find some truly unique gifts that capture the spirit of the region – all the while enabling you to drive through some beautiful countryside. Owner of Brookside Studio Watercolors, located on Country
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parts of the old Ellicottville and Concord Ski Clubs. They will create about 24, five-acre lots and will establish a road from Poverty Hill into the property. Currently their plans call for the road to end at the Mansfield town line. There was mention of a New York State resolution that discourages establishing
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best ski resorts in the east. It has 13 lifts, 58 slopes and trails, three lodges, two hotels, a golf course, pools and more. Those seeking positions this winter can visit the Oct. 27 job fair at Holiday Valley.
and Chautauqua Counties. He says that while most libraries have access to wifi, funding under a Southern Tier West grant application could provide funding for libraries to upgrade their electronic equipment, such as new computers, new servers, and new I-pads. Zink explained that the intent is to expand broadband service to areas where satellite is the only option. Small businesses, residences, not-for-profits, and agriculture would benefit, according to Zink. SURVEY PRODUCERS and FARMERS Discussion is also continuing on a Local Foods program and establishing a food hub. Zink calls the effort a “work in progress.” He explains, “The study for which we are funded looks to really pin down what size and capacity a food hub should look like in our region. There are lots of questions to be answered, such as where it would be located, and the business structure needed to make it successful. We’ll try to lay a framework so people can
have some data, and use that to proceed in the way that they want to create one (a food hub), or not.” Southern Tier West plans to survey producers and farmers, and the needs of institutions like schools and hospitals. “If you sell (local food) to a school or a hospital, it needs to be packaged or sorted a certain way, and identified in a certain way. All that information needs to be available to producers, so they can do it properly and have a market into which they can expand.” Zink says more and more farmers and institutions are seeing the benefit of local foods, not only for security, but for other issues such as transportation. “And it really helps the local economy.” Zink says that keeping the money local can be substantial, given the amount of money spent on food by institutions and individuals across the threecounty region served by the Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board. The next board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 20th.
too many dead end roads. One member of the board expressed a desire to see the road extended into Mansfield. Of more concern to the board was the fact that the developers do not currently own the land in question, and shouldn’t that prevent them from approaching the board with plans. However, it was pointed out that a letter from the land owners is enough to allow the developers to proceed. Mark Alianellio pointed out that the project is “exactly what you want in a LD (Low Density housing)
zone.” Mr. Gow stated that the developers still have a long way to go in formulating plans, and acquiring the property, but at this time they were looking for the boards opinion. One of the board members commented, “I see no reason to discourage them.” GLEN BURN TRAIL In other business it was reported that the developers of the Glen Burn Trail are amending their master plan, and will come back to the board in November or December.
CLOSING OF DAL-TILE IN OLEAN The closing of the Dal-Tile plant came up for discussion. Mr. Wiktor said it still “stings” that the 99 year old company did not make it to 100 years. Mr. Diego Sirianni from Empire State Development commented that the closing had affected 174 families. He mentioned that the state is working with real estate agents to find a new tenant for the building. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT Mr. Wiktor gave his Executive Director report, among the things he mentioned were
positive publicity for the area in various venues: Northwest Ski Magazine rated Holiday Valley the number 6th ski resort in the East Coast, and various stories of local developments in area newspapers including The Villager. He mentioned work on a possible extension to the New York and Lake Erie railroad. He also extended “kudos” to Sprague Washington Square Development for their project to turn the old Bat Factory into a bowling alley, pizza parlor, and other establishments. At this point the board moved into executive session to talk about possible property disposition.
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County lawmakers voted to apply for a $1-million state grant to expand broadband service in the county. BROADBAND UPDATE Currently, the planning board is continuing work on the broadband project in Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties. Zink says the project is growing across the three-county region. He says the three counties are “constantly” talking about the need to get and utilize it, not only in villages, but in rural areas. “It needs to be addressed for a number of economic reasons across our region.” Zink notes that that the agency has addressed three broadband projects, which are nearly complete. An application for a fourth broadband project will involve libraries, and 27 communities in Cattaraugus
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Association. Hog-Shed Studio is located on Country Road 13 and you can contact the Huttons at 257-9549. From whittling as a boy to his life as a carpenter and wood artist today, Dug Stein - owner of WoodSwork - has been inspired by wood throughout his life. Using primarily locally harvested wood, Dug’s work includes handcrafted wooden figures, sculptures, reliefs, furniture and kitchen utensils. One of his more popular holiday items, you may find it hard to resist his quirky and captivating hand-carved Santas. Visit Dug at his shop located at 8253 Safford Road in East Otto, or call him at 257-9642. For more information about these inspirational artists and the Holiday Open House, visit the web site at www.eastotto. com.
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Road 13 in Otto, Robin Zefers Clark often uses local farms, family and friends as her subjects when creating watercolor paintings that depict life in rural western New York. You can contact Clark at 257-9790. Celebrating 30 years of business this year, Hog-Shed Studio Pottery is owned by husband-and-wife team Michael and Elliott Hutton. Every year, hundreds of satisfied customers return to Hog-Shed to add to their collections of original stoneware and porcelain pottery, handmade by the Huttons. Working out of their home-based studio, Elliott handles the more creative side of the business, making the glazes and creating each one-of-a-kind piece, while Michael has more of a support role, loading and firing the kiln and driving to art shows. Michael also happens to be the president of East Otto Country
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Growing With Music Class – Classes will meet at the Library on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. This music and movement class for preschool age children is designed to facilitate developmental skills through the magic of music. Children play various rhythm instruments, use their imagination and sing old-time favorites while sharing special moments with a parent. For more information, contact Terri Steinbar at 257-9619.
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