They sure were not hurtin'

John Rigas founded the cable-television company in 1952 with a $300 investment. Hailed as a hero in his hometown of Coudersport, Pa., for supporting various causes, he is now 80 and in ill health.

He was found guilty earlier this year of using complicated cash-management systems to spread money around to various family-owned entities and as a cover for stealing about $100 million, which caused the company to go bankrupt.

Timothy, the son of John Rigas, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison, while the elder Rigas was sentenced to 15 years. Although he could die behind bars, his sentence could be cut short if he has served at least two years and his doctors believe he has less than three months to live.

CNN noted that federal prisons, although unpleasant, are much less dangerous places for inmates than the state prisons where the Tyco executives will spending their coming years.

The elder Rigas, along with his wife, Doris, owns a 4,400-square-foot condominium in the Greystone project at Beaver Creek. County assessors estimate its value at $3.8 million. Timothy Rigas, has a 3,000-square-foot condo at One Beaver Creek Condos for which he paid $2.4 million in 1997.

Public records tend to lag sales by about a month, but so far show no sale of the properties purchased by either Kozlowski or the Rigas family.

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Olean Events Calendar - Oct - Dec 2005

Allegany, NY: Police seek help finding shooter of UPS worker

This is so unfortunate to hear about these things happening in our community. I realize this is primarily for social functions, but this certainly would impact our social lives when there are shooters running loose.

Police are still searching for the man who shot a 25-year-old female UPS worker Monday in the UPS parking lot off East Union Street in Allegany.

Troopers are asking for the public’s help in tracking the gunman down. Anyone with information about the shooting or anyone who may have heard or seen something unusual early Monday morning near the UPS building is asked to call 373-2550.

The victim, Jessica Lawrence, 25, of Olean was shot twice in the arm. She was treated at Olean General Hospital and released. Ms. Lawrence is a loading dock supervisor at UPS in Allegany.

State Police Senior Investigator John Wolf is in charge of the investigation. He said this morning that troopers have no suspects yet.

“The investigation continues,” he said. “We’re running down some leads right now.”

Premiere Banquet Brings Taste of Germany To Olean

Premiere Banquet Center on Constitution Avenue in Olean is holding a
full Oktoberfest celebration on October 10-12. The party will feature
the authentic German and Austrian musical talent of Zwei Nachbarn
(The Two Neighbors).

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Arrival for the event will begin at 11:30 am and a German style buffet
will be served at noon. The buffet will feature salad, hot German
potato salad, bratwurst, sauerkraut with pork, tender spaetzles,
flavorful sauerbraten, spiced apple sauce, knockwurst, German
chocolate fruit display, and apple crisp for dessert.

The musical show will begin at 1 pm. The cost for the lunch and show
is $25 per person.

For reservations for individuals, groups, or bus tours, please call
the Premiere Banquet Center at 716-372-2070.

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Flickerwood Winery FallFest 2005

Kane, PA: Join the Zampogna's, September 24th & 25th to enjoy their
first blueberry wine. Blueberry Moon is sure to be another hit!
Bring your lawn chairs, picnic blanket, etc. and enjoy the tastes,
talents, and treasures that will be available for this festival
at our FWC PAVILION & PICNIC GROUNDS which is located
directly behind the winery store.
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Where: Flickerwood Wine Cellars, Pavilion & Picnic Grounds
When: September 24th & 25th
............ Saturday, September 24th: 10:00-7:00 (Rain or Shine)
............ Sunday, September 25th: 10:00-6:00 (Rain or Shine)

~HARVEST TIME CELEBRATION~
* Free FWC Wine Glasses to the 1st 25 paying customers each day
* Introducing ‘BLUEBERRY MOON’ our first Blueberry Wine
* Complimentary Mulled Wine & Wine Tasting – Wine Cellar Tours
* 15% Discount on a case of 12 - 750 ml - mix or match wine (reg. 10%)
* Local Crafters/Vendors with FALL/CHRISTMAS ITEMS
* Hand/Foot Massages
* Homemade Baked Goods
* B&N Food Concessions–enjoy lunch with a glass or bottle of FWC Wine
* McKean County SPCA Booth ~ Adoption Services
* Cinco C’s Alpacas & products woven from their wool
* Door Prizes, Sales, Discounts~Start your holiday shopping!
* Balloonatic Fringe by Sean Miller~Back by popular demand

Music provided by:
........SATURDAY: 1-3 & 4-6 - DAVE DORSON Guitar & Vocals
........SUNDAY: 1-4 - TOUCAN JAM~Don’t miss these great music events

note: NO GATE FEE for vendors or music
....... ONLY Flickerwood Wine Cellars Wine allowed on winery grounds!
....... NO BEER or ALCOHOL permitted!

Phone: 814/837-7566
info@flickerwood.com

Remember to visit Edgewood Herbs and Rocky Ridge Orchard to be
eligible to win the grand prize basket of gifts and products from
all three businesses.

Cheers,

The Zampogna's

Technician talent now a high school issue

Coudersport High School starts an Ambassador program amongst students. This sounds like a great program.

Rachel Minard, guidance counselor at the Coudersport Junior Senior High School in Coudersport, Pa., is trying another method to help students prepare for life after high school. She has put together a group of students she calls ambassadors who will study the needs of employers and the kinds of jobs available and then inform the school’s students about those and other job issues. “This is kind of unique. I’ve given the students the framework and at the beginning of the school year we’re going to start having meetings about the standards for career education and work. The students will develop the program, they will do the research, they will get out into the community and spend some time with employers,” says Minard.

The ambassador program is aimed at giving students general job information, but Minard hopes it will open student’s eyes to the variety of jobs available, including technical jobs such as collision repair. “One of the things that kids don’t realize is that technical jobs like collision repair aren’t your old time dirty garage kind of job, but it’s highly technical and there’s good money there,” she says. Minard hopes that receiving information about employers from their peers will help students to prepare for careers both in the classroom and out

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Steel drums to hit Olean

I think this sounds fabulous. I love this type of music. Anyone else?

Kali McDae, the drum's creator noted "Olean, NY needs a little spice and think I have just the solution. I propose that the community of Olean help in this project as much as possible. I would like to use my knowledge of steelpan and do something useful for the city. A steelband would be the perfect alternative for activities in which the young people of Olean can engage. Steelbands are popping up in school systems all over the country and I don't see why Olean should be left out. I propose that with the help of the community we give Olean a steelband, I and my team of builders would be responsible for the construction of the drums but we need support as far as a facility to do the building and house the drums. I've been in contact with Nate Smith of Olean's Worth W Smith and he has been very generous in helping me out with 55 gallon oil barrels and tools to build the pans. Now a year later I would like to take this to another level and involve as much of the community as possible. Anyone who would like to donate tools such as new or used sledge hammers please contact me, there is no tool that will be turned down."

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Pitt-Bradford to host Norman Rockwell collection

On Friday a reception for the opening of the Campbells’ exhibit titled “Norman Rockwell: A Personal Collection” will be held at the KOA Art Gallery in Blaisdell Hall at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
The reception will follow a lecture at 7:30 p.m. by a speaker.
The exhibit, 11 original pieces of Rockwell artwork from the Campbells’ personal collection, will be displayed through Nov. 7 and will be the first of its kind in the region. The reception is free and open to the public and will be followed by a lecture at 7:30 p.m. by a guest speaker. People planning to attend are asked to contact the Office of Conference Services at (814) 362-0990 or send an e-mail to colosimo@exchange.upb.pitt.edu.
For the Campbells, who are natives of Bradford and alumni of Pitt-Bradford, the exhibit is a way of honoring their hometown college.

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Olean Personals

Remember the good ole days, before computers, when the place to search for a date was in the local newspaper? Well, The Olean Times Herald, now offers it both ways. We can place our ads here and they also publish it in the newspaper. How cool is that? Happy hunting. Also, it seems like most everyone has voice introductions too. Guess I better get working on that :-)

Olean area local singles groups

Bored in Olean, Bradford or surrounding areas? Would like to meet some other single people? Parents without partners? Are all of your old friends married and you need A LIFE!! :-) Tired of staying home? Well, check out these two groups listed below. It's a great way to mix and mingle and not spend much money making new friends. We've even seen a few romances and marriages blossom from these local social groups. If you're married and looking, please do not try and join these groups. Olean Bradford Singles does not show their member list, so if you're just looking to "hook up", don't waste your's or our time. We are NOT sex clubs!! Thank you.

You must have a completed Yahoo profile to join. Check us out.

Minimum age: 30 Olean Bradford Singles & Friends

Ages: 18-30 United Pillars