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Pomfret hearings set on wind energy plans: By Holly Hewitt

CHAUTAUQUA CORRESPONDENT

Updated: 01/08/09 6:26 AM; POMFRET — Public hearings are scheduled next Wednesday to air the request by Horizon Wind Energy for special- use permits to erect two towers to take wind measurements for possible future development of wind turbines.

Auditor says city should expect changes to budget: By Kathy Kellogg

CATTARAUGUS CORRESPONDENT

Updated: 01/08/09 6:26 AM; OLEAN — City Auditor Janet Jones warned Tuesday to expect changes from preliminary drafts of the city’s 2009-10 budget because of uncertainties in state budget negotiations.

Arraignments processed in 10 cases: By Donna Snyder

CATTARAUGUS CORRESPONDENT

Updated: 01/08/09 6:26 AM; LITTLE VALLEY — Ten people were arraigned this week in Cattaraugus County Court action. Several pleaded guilty and will be sentenced March 9, according to District Attorney Edward M. Sharkey. Others had their cases adjourned for further motions.

Meeting will address youth substance abuse: Updated: 01/08/09 6:26 AM; Partners for Prevention, an organization aimed at preventing substance abuse among youth in Wyoming County, will hold a community meeting from 10 a. m. to noon next Thursday in the Hillside Children’s Center, Warsaw.

Installed sign at mall ends five-year absence: Updated: 01/08/09 6:26 AM; BATAVIA — The Batavia City Centre now has a new sign overlooking Main Street.

Edwards begins first term on state group’s panel: Updated: 01/08/09 6:26 AM; MAYVILLE — Chautauqua County Executive Gregory Edwards this week began his first term on the Executive Committee of the New York State Association of Counties.

COMING UP: Updated: 01/08/09 6:26 AM; CANCER PROGRAM:The Breast Cancer Network of Western New York will meet at 6 p. m. Tuesday in Unitarian Universalist Church, 6320 Main St., Amherst. Professional trainer Mary Ann Cappellino will speak on “Easy and Creative Ways to Exercise.” A peer-led support group will follow at 7:30. For details, call 674-8683.

Prostitution is story of misery, speaker says: By Dan Herbeck

NEWS STAFF REPORTER

Updated: 01/07/09 6:17 AM; When people try to convince Andra Ackerman that prostitution is a harmless, victimless crime, she thinks back to a case she handled involving a 14-year-old runaway girl in Schenectady.

Council says Time Warner should restore four channels: By Susan Chiappone

CHAUTAUQUA CORRESPONDENT

Updated: 01/07/09 6:16 AM; DUNKIRK — City Council members Tuesday officially got behind Danny Mc- Gill, chairman of the Cable Television Advisory Board, who is trying to persuade Time Warner to reinstate four channels that were removed on Dec. 31.

Applications being accepted for 2009 leadership program: Updated: 01/07/09 6:16 AM; OLEAN — Applicants for the 2009 Leadership Cattaraugus class are now being accepted and screened by a selection committee for enrollment in March.

WNY Maple School offers workshops at Jan. 17 session: Updated: 01/07/09 6:16 AM; GAINESVILLE — The Western New York Maple School and Trade Show will provide workshops and networking for beginners and experienced maple producers from 9 a. m. to 3:30 p. m. Jan. 17 in Letchworth Central School.

Ripley-Westfield meeting to focus on curriculum: Updated: 01/07/09 6:16 AM; RIPLEY — A public meeting will be held beginning at 7 p. m. Thursday in the small gym of Ripley Central School on the proposed merger of Ripley Central and Westfield Academy Central school districts.

COMING UP: Updated: 01/07/09 6:16 AM; ENTERTAINMENT: First Presbyterian Church, 100 Church St., Youngstown, will host a “Second Sunday” concert at 7 p. m. Saturday. Entertainment will be provided by the Great Bear Duo, featuring Andrew and Noah VanNorstraud, who will perform on a variety of instruments. Free-will offering accepted. For details, call 745-7067.

Newman resigns as Silver Creek trustee; replacement named: By Susan Chiappone

CHAUTAUQUA CORRESPONDENT

Updated: 01/06/09 11:35 AM; SILVER CREEK — The resignation of Trustee Edward Newman was accepted Monday at the regular meeting of the Silver Creek Village Board.

Franklinville drug sale brings 4-year term in prison: By Donna Snyder

CATTARAUGUS CORRESPONDENT

Updated: 01/06/09 11:38 AM; LITTLE VALLEY — A Humphrey man who sold drugs in Franklinville was sentenced Monday in Cattaraugus County Court to four years in prison.