Edwards: Bike Raffle a Big Success

Mayville, NY -- Chautauqua County Executive Gregory J. Edwards was joined by Chautauqua County Clerk and Government Booth Manager Sandy Sopak to pick the name of this year's winner of a bicycle raffled off at the 2010 Chautauqua County Fair.

The Chautauqua County Youth Bureau sponsored the raffle, and Edwards thanked Youth Bureau Program Coordinator Patricia Yokom for organizing the bike raffle this year.

"By holding this raffle, it gives a number of kids the opportunity to win a great bike," Edwards said. "Encouraging our children to ride safely for the exercise and life long benefits is something that I am happy to support."

From well over 100 entries, Edwards and Sopak selected the winner; Colin. The winner, who will share the bike with his younger brother Camden, has been contacted, and both will be given the bike in the near future.

This year's bike was provided by Hollyloft Ski & Bike, located at 600 Fairmount Avenue in Jamestown. Established in 1978, Hollyloft offers equipment, clothing, and accessories for winter and summer weather. Hollyloft's website can be found at www.hollyloft.com.

Edwards will be working with Les Johnson, owner of Hollyloft Ski & Bike, to present the bike to the winner.

Yokom, representing the Youth Bureau, expressed her gratitude to everyone that volunteered their time at the Youth Bureau table at the County Fair.

"The work you do and the dedication you show the youth of our county is a valuable asset to everyone," Yokom said. "Your help made it a great week."

Yokom gave special thanks to the youth from The Boys and Girls Club of Northern Chautauqua County, located in Dunkirk, for the banners they made for display at the government tables.

"We received many compliments on how they brightened up the government display area. Great work!" Yokom concluded.

The Chautauqua County Fair was held in Dunkirk from July 26th – August 1st. Work on the 130th Annual Chautauqua County Fair has already begun, and for more information, please visit their Web site: www.ChautauquaCountyFair.org.

Pictured, Edwards and Chautauqua County Clerk Sandy Sopak
Photo courtesy of Edwards' office