Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County
3542 Turner Road
Jamestown, New York 14701
(716) 664-9502 (phone)
(716) 664-6327 (fax)
Jim Barber, President
Irene Lesch, Vice President
John Griffith, Treasurer (Ag Rep.)
Jan Schauman, Secretary
Ken Brentley, At-Large
Dan Crowell, 4-H Representative
Doug Fairbanks, Ag Representative
Tom Frederes, At-Large
Jay Gould, Legislative Representative
Barb Hoyt, 4-H Representative
Wally Huckno, Legislative Representative
Helen Lynn, At-Large
Kerry Mihalko, F&CS Representative
Paul O'Connor, State Extension Representative
Patty Perlee, F&CS Representative
Cheryl Wahlstrom, At-Large
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County assisted Energy Expo Coordinator Doug Champ, in securing speakers for the Second Annual Chautauqua County Energy Expo. Cornell University's Dr. Joseph LaQuatra and Dr. Corrine Rutke conducted presentations on Vampire Energy and NYS Biofuels Roadmap, respectively.
According to County Executive Greg Edwards, this conference is a chance to bring experts to Chautauqua County that could open opportunities for those here to become a leader in green energy. The conference was again held at Chautauqua Suites Meeting & Expo Center in Mayville, and was sponsored by the CCIDA and National Fuel. Exhibits began Friday afternoon at noon and continued into the weekend with simultaneous exhibits & panel discussions on energy use & development issues. The panel discussions included several important topics for residents, businesses and elected officials.
The first night of the program featured New York State Deputy Secretary for Energy, Thomas C. Congdon. Congdon spoke about the State's energy policy and how it will shape the future of New York.
The new Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory marked its grand opening on August 25. The new facility will deliver on the university's commitment to the grape and wine industry in Western New York by developing and testing high-value products, and introducing innovative and profitable production practices.
