Community Partners
Allied Healthcare Systems ... growing in many ways
March 31, 2008
On Nov. 1, 2007, Allied Healthcare Systems joined with Great Lakes Home Healthcare Services (based in Erie, Pa). This partnership will enable a greater variety of home health-related products and services. Allied Healthcare, having operated in Dunkirk for the past several years, recently relocated to Fredonia at 37 W. Main St. The retail showroom is larger with a variety of new product lines. Some of the new product lines include diabetes equipment and supplies, and nutrition supplements for post-weight loss surgery. Allied continues to offer a full scope of products and services including: CPAP for sleep apnea; home oxygen; home medical equipment; nebulizers; a variety of bracing for foot, ankle, knee, back, wrist, etc; breast pumps; lift chairs; post-mastectomy breast forms and apparel; and more. Allied also offers the 'iFill' Personal Oxygen Station for patients to fill their own portable oxygen cylinders which offers them greater freedom and convenience. Allied has a focus on c
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Allied Healthcare Systems ... growing in many ways
March 31, 2008
On Nov. 1, 2007, Allied Healthcare Systems joined with Great Lakes Home Healthcare Services (based in Erie, Pa). This partnership will enable a greater variety of home health-related products and serv » Full Story
Apparent Choice
March 31, 2008
Apparent Choice Home Improvements is kicking off the "Apparent Choice Home Town/Home Makeover Contest!"
Do you know a deserving family that desperately needs a home makeover; perhaps your own? If » Full Story
Army surplus and more at Silver Creek's Uncle Sam's
March 31, 2008
SILVER CREEK - You don't have to look far to find environmentally friendly products. Army surplus is one of the original forms of recycling.
When the military is done with a quality product, they pu » Full Story
Bailey's Manufacturing serves the automotive industry
March 31, 2008
FORESTVILLE - Bailey Manufacturing Company, an ISO/TS 16949 certified company located in Forestville, has been supplying product to the automotive industry for over 55 years and has established itself » Full Story
Big Dipper: a 40-year-old tradition
March 31, 2008
The Dunkirk/Fredonia tradition continues this year.
The Big Dipper is celebrating 40 years of memories ... 40 years of celebrating the big little league victory with your teammates, 40 years of cele » Full Story
Brooks, TLC partnership continues at pleasing pace
March 31, 2008
By TIM LATSHAW
OBSERVER Assistant News Editor
The collaborative discussions between Brooks Memorial Hospital and TLC Health Network, both in the future to fall under the umbrella name of Lake Erie R » Full Story
CARTS can help you 'dump the pump'
March 31, 2008
With gasoline prices predicted to pass the $4 per gallon mark before summer, more and more people are turning to public transportation as a viable alternative to automobile travel.
The American Publ » Full Story
Change is in the air
March 31, 2008
Change is in the air at Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown & literally.
The airport has just announced a significant change in scheduled air service with three direct flights daily into Washingto » Full Story
Charlotte Villa Apartments getting $1.2 M upgrade
March 31, 2008
CHARLOTTE - The theme was "Hot Dog We're Under Construction" Sept. 20, 2007 when a ground-breaking kicked off the long-awaited $1.2 million renovation project for Charlotte Villa I & II Apartments. Th » Full Story
Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency working for the county
March 31, 2008
Since its inception 36 years ago, the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) has promoted Chautauqua County as a world-class business environment offering exceptional quality of li » Full Story
Chautauqua Institution's 2008 season
March 31, 2008
Chautauqua's 2008 season begins early this year with the Three Taps of the Gavel on Sunday, June 22, and people are already chaffing at the bit for a season opening with a great topic and a fantastic » Full Story
Chautauqua Works helps you find work
March 31, 2008
Chautauqua Works is a non profit, one-stop workforce organization that works with the Department of Labor and many local partners in order to help match individuals to job and/or training in Western N » Full Story
Check engine light on? Stop by Norm's Custom Exhaust
March 31, 2008
IRVING - Located on Routes 5 and 20 in Irving, Norm's Garage is the one-stop service shop for all your automotive needs, specializing in custom exhaust fabrication for any vehicle. Norm's also provide » Full Story
Commission works toward governmental efficiency
March 31, 2008
By JOEL CUTHBERT
OBSERVER Staff Writer
The New York state Commission on Local Government Efficiency and Competitiveness is focused on removing barriers to a more streamlined government.
Established » Full Story
Community partnerships are the core of HCA's mission
March 31, 2008
GOWANDA - The Gowanda-based Healthy Community Alliance is a nonprofit rural health network established in 1996 with funding from the New York State Department of Health, Charles D. Cook Office of Rura » Full Story
Cornell Cooperative Extension addresses educational issues
March 31, 2008
For almost a century, Cornell Cooperative Extension has worked in partnership with Chautauqua County to address the priority needs, as identified by community leaders and citizens. Their programs are » Full Story
County Chamber and MAST get results with collective voice
March 31, 2008
According to the American Heritage Dictionary, the term 'advocacy' is defined as "The act of pleading or arguing in favor of something, such as a cause, idea, or policy; active support." The advocacy » Full Story
Dunkirk Conference Center
March 31, 2008
The Dunkirk Conference Center (DCC) has something for everyone, from being a camp for children and families, to a conference center for retreats and training, to a banquet facility for weddings and ot » Full Story
Dunkirk promoting waterfront development
March 31, 2008
By GIB SNYDER
OBSERVER City Editor
Long-time Dunkirk residents know the history of the city's waterfront and how it went from a thriving port and industrial hub to an under-utilized area.
Other tha » Full Story
Experience will assist merger study between Westfield and Ripley
March 31, 2008
By SHIRLEY WEST
OBSERVER Staff Writer
Merger studies are nothing new to both Westfield Academy and Central School and Ripley Central School, but the experience can only be a plus, according to John » Full Story
Festivals to highlight lively harborfront
March 31, 2008
By GIB SNYDER
OBSERVER City Editor
Are you worried about the high price of gas inhibiting your warm-weather entertainment this year? Don't be.
While the city of Dunkirk's waterfront has seen incre » Full Story
Fight gas costs with a Harley
March 31, 2008
GOWANDA - The customer is the center of any business. At Gowanda Harley-Davidson, taking care of the customer is everyone's responsibility.
"As we've grown throughout the years," said John Reid, the » Full Story
Fixing a dinosaur
March 31, 2008
By MICHAEL RUKAVINA
OBSERVER Staff Writer
Where can you find water pipes between the ages of 1 and 100 years old? Beneath the residents of Chautauqua County of course.
Water - it's the number one e » Full Story
Fredonia Place opens Memory Care Program in the East Wing
March 31, 2008
Fredonia Place is pleased to announce the first anniversary of its Memory Care Program in the state-of-the-art facility's East Wing at 50 Howard St. in the picturesque village of Fredonia.
"The East » Full Story
G&E tents is the best of the best
March 31, 2008
G & E Tents, Tables and Chairs has been in business for 22 years, supplying
your outdoor partys needs.
We supply great tents and excellent service, said Bob Bankoski and Bob Karin, co-owners of G » Full Story
Get ready to golf at Tri-County Club
March 31, 2008
The Tri-County Club is ready to serve you this spring and well into the upcoming golf season.
Now under new management. head golf pro Brady Clendening, golf course Superintendent Peter Gilray, Restau » Full Story
Gowanda Ford is the 'Friendly Ford Store'
March 31, 2008
GOWANDA - Gowanda Ford has been serving for more than seven years as the community's "Friendly Ford Store."
Located on Route 62 just outside of the village of Gowanda, the certified Ford dealership p » Full Story
Hae Jude: more than just a sign shop
March 31, 2008
SILVER CREEK - Hae Jude Custom Signs in Silver Creek has grown by leaps and bounds over its 14-year existence.
In the beginning, it may have just been Judy's artistic work on the back of a boat dock » Full Story
Harrington Sandberg Architecture & Engineering has a lot to offer
March 31, 2008
Harrington Sandberg Architecture & Engineering, P.C., headquartered in Jamestown, was organized in 1991 by architects Phil Thorsell, Don Harrington and Steve Sandberg. The firm has provided architectu » Full Story
Hollyloft celebrating 30 years of fun
March 31, 2008
Hollyloft Ski and Bike is now celebrating its 30th year. Started in 1978, Hollyloft has grown to the largest ski and bicycle center in the area. As an independent, locally owned shop, the main focus o » Full Story
Home Base has got you covered
March 31, 2008
Need some cabinets to go with that new kitchen floor?
After picking out your new flooring in Dietzen's Carpets, move right on into Home Base, where you can find the rest of the necessities to update » Full Story
Image Fitness
March 31, 2008
Walk into Image Fitness Center on Lake Shore Drive West in Dunkirk and you can tell big changes are happening to the largest fitness center in all of Chautauqua County.
For the past five years, Image » Full Story
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service gives advice for stimulus payment
March 31, 2008
The Jackson Hewitt Tax Service is offering the top five steps to take for those who may qualify for a stimulus payment.
Now working out of the Dunkirk-Fredonia area, in Wal-Mart, Jackson Hewitt Tax » Full Story
JCC North County Business Institute offers options to fit your needs
March 31, 2008
Area residents interested in preparing for tomorrow's office careers now have a variety of options through Jamestown Community College's North County Business Institute. The options should be of parti » Full Story
Karate Connection serving many youth
March 31, 2008
Norman Yonkers' Karate Connection opened in the Russo Building in downtown Fredonia in 1990. In October 2006 they achieved their goal to purchase their own facility at 168 Cushing St. With the large i » Full Story
Karen's Hairem a family business
March 31, 2008
Karen's Hairem has been an established hair salon in Fredonia since September 5, 1985.
Opened by Jeff and Karen George, together they run the business. Jeff is the business manager and Karen has bee » Full Story
Lake Shore Savings Bank
March 31, 2008
One bank stands out in Chautauqua County and especially in Dunkirk as being the oldest and largest bank with corporate offices in the community: Lake Shore Savings.
Founded in 1891 as Lake Shore Savi » Full Story
Lena's Pizza is a good choice
March 31, 2008
Lena's Pizza has been known in this area for serving the highest quality food. Patrick Rogerson started in 1995 when he re-opened at the D & F Plaza in Dunkirk. Rogerson maintained the tradition of us » Full Story
Mathews Jewelers success is in friendship
March 31, 2008
WESTFIELD - Mathews Jewelers, established in Westfield, opened October 1995 as a full service retail jewelry store with in house repair and custom design.
Owner Rick Mathews learned the trade of gold » Full Story
Merging schools
March 31, 2008
By JOAN JOSEPHSON
OBSERVER Staff Writer
The message is clear: The continuing drop in student enrollment is making it increasingly difficult for school districts to maintain the status quo.
This los » Full Story
Midtown voted Best of the Best
March 31, 2008
Midtown Realty, centered in Fredonia, was chosen last year by OBSERVER readers as the Best of the Best in area realtors.
Serving the area for more than 50 years, Midtown Realty has been owned for the » Full Story
Monte's can repair that small engine
March 31, 2008
Monte's Small Engine Repair LLC is located on 3405 Roberts Road in Fredonia. Monte Gens established the small engine repair service in March 1993. He still owns the business and works full time. Many » Full Story
New winery in Sheridan honors old traditions
March 31, 2008
SHERIDAN - While one of the newest wineries on the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Wine Trail, Liberty Vineyards & Winery prides itself on combining new and old in a variety of ways.
One of the ways Liberty do » Full Story
NRG invests in the community
March 31, 2008
NRG generates electricity and more for the community.
Located on an 83-acre site at the city's harbor, NRG Energy, Inc.'s Dunkirk Power Station (Dunkirk Station) is capable of generating up to 530 ne » Full Story
Payne's Kettle N Keg: a Dunkirk tradition
March 31, 2008
Payne's Kettle N Keg, a local family restaurant serving the community for the last 30 years, has become "A Dunkirk Tradition" offering affordable prices in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. Convenientl » Full Story
Radiation Oncology progressing in the fight against cancer
March 31, 2008
Progress is indeed the forefront of cancer treatment in Chautauqua County. Last year, Radiation Oncology Group (ROG), in partnership with Brooks Memorial Hospital, introduced a highly advanced form of » Full Story
Resource Center looks to celebrate 50 years
March 31, 2008
Preparing to celebrate its 50th anniversary, The Resource Center looks back proudly on its past and moves confidently toward the future as TRC continues its mission of improving the lives of people wi » Full Story
Rest easy
March 31, 2008
Sleep Medicine Centers of Western New York, with new facilities in Dunkirk and Jamestown, offers care and support for area residents suffering from clinical sleep disorders.
Sleep disorders are not » Full Story
Revenew Carpeting around since 1975
March 31, 2008
Since opening in 1975, Revenew Carpeting & Flooring has provided Dunkirk and surrounding communities with a wide-range of flooring options and service for over 30 years.
Revenew stocks a diverse sel » Full Story
Riles & Woolley Monuments expands
March 31, 2008
Serving the community for nearly 20 years, Riles & Woolley Monuments now has an additional location to help the community with its memorialization needs.
With the company's original location at 39 Ma » Full Story
See all you can see at Silver Creek Optical
March 31, 2008
SILVER CREEK - Silver Creek Optical has been a landmark in Silver Creek's business district since first established by John and Patty Ford in 1974. Located at 41 Main St. in the village, the office pr » Full Story
Sew-er's Choice owners have years of experience
March 31, 2008
The Sew-er's Choice is owned by Ken and Shirley Himebaugh-Mekus for over 20 years.
With Shirley having over 30 years experience from her family's former business, Himebaugh Sewing and Vac. With two » Full Story
The Care Center Rx and Medical Supply
March 31, 2008
The Care Center Rx and Medical Supply, Inc., located at 15 W. Lucas Ave. in Dunkirk, carries extensive lines of durable medical equipment to assist in mobility and ambulation including walkers, wheelc » Full Story
The NCCF is your community partner
March 31, 2008
The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF) is a local charity that works in partnership with many others to strengthen and build all aspects of our community. They provide grants and support » Full Story
The Sportsman Restaurant celebrates 28 years
March 31, 2008
IRVING - Twenty-eight years ago Nancy Wilson opened the doors to the Sportsman Restaurant - the perfect stop just off the path to Sunset Bay, located on Allegheny Road.
This is the place to be for a » Full Story
TLC expands cardiac monitoring capabilities
March 31, 2008
Through the generous support of the TLC Health Foundation, various grants, and help from the Tri-County Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary, TLC Health has recently upgraded and expanded its cardiac mo » Full Story
TV times are a-changin'
March 31, 2008
By APRIL DIODATO
OBSERVER Staff Writer
In today's world of ever-changing trends in technology, it's hard to keep up with all of the new advancements. The hot little cell phone you bought this aftern » Full Story
VA Outpatient clinic is here to serve
March 31, 2008
VA Western New York Healthcare System (VAWNYHS) is a dynamic and progressive health care organization dedicated to providing quality, compassionate and accessible care and service to Western New York » Full Story
VNA rehabilitates region in unique way
March 31, 2008
At the VNA of WNY, the largest staff of therapists in the area is used to having access to the latest information and technology needed to apply, effective, evidence-based treatments for their patient » Full Story
Wall-to wall, Dietzen's has everything you need
March 31, 2008
From carpets, to hard-wood floors, to linoleum to the installation, Dietzen's Carpets is a one-stop shop for all your flooring needs.
Dietzen's Carpets, a family-owned business, opened in 1973 with a » Full Story
Walleye Willie's has plenty to offer
March 31, 2008
Come see what is offered at Walleye Willie's
Continuing with its tradition of yearly improvements to the building and customer service, Walleye Willie's is planning construction on a brand new additi » Full Story
What DFT Communications can do for you!
March 31, 2008
DFT Communications and its nearly 100 employees are dedicated to providing exceptional customer service to the residents and businesses of Chautauqua County and the surrounding area. Now it its 110th » Full Story
