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ALDEN, NY (Where a SMALL Town is like a BIG family)

Note several events occurring in the new few weeks:

Tuesday, August 26 Master Plan Committee Meeting (open to the public, for observation only). We hope that many of you will continue to attend these public meetings to clearly send a message to the town officials that we are watching and concerned about Alden's future. Time is 7:00pm at the TOWN Hall on Wende Rd.

Tuesday, September 2 Regular Town Board Meeting & Public Hearing on the proposed Windmill Law. NOTE: THIS IS A DATE CHANGE DUE TO THE HOLIDAY, AND WAS
INCORRECTLY STATED IN THE ALDEN ADVERTISER AS MONDAY. Time is 7:00pm
and the TOWN Hall on Wende Rd.

For more information on how important green (alternative) energy is, click on this link,
http://tinyurl.com/6msoqc
provided by Eric Chaffee, entitled "In Germany, ruddy-cheeked farmers achieve (Green) energy independence Since investors first approached farmers in Freiamt about installing windmills in the 1990s, the humble village has become a green-energy hub. Today, it produces 17 percent more power than it needs."

And other great website about being green www.greenlivingtips.com

And did you see this in last week's Buffalo News about Oles' Farm in Alden?
Write and tell us what your thoughts are on this.

"Promised Land is another great CSA
As a physician concerned about the health and nutrition of our community, as well as a member of community supported agriculture, I was very pleased to see The News’ recent coverage of local farms and CSA. I often recommend to my patients, colleagues and friends that they consider purchasing a share from a local farmer. The produce is the freshest possible, ensuring optimal nutrition and taste. The environmental impact is low and the positive impact on the local economy is high. My own family enjoys the bounty from a CSA located in Alden called Promised Land ( www.promisedlandcsa.com ). It has been a wonderful experience to be on a first-name basis with the members of the Oles family who grow our food. It has also been extremely educational for our children to see where their food comes from and to enjoy a wide variety of new healthy foods that are grown locally without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers. It is my hope that more Western New Yorkers will support Promised Land and the other CSAs in our region. Joseph Cronin, M. D. Amherst "

Saturday, Sept 6-Merchants Association is sponsoring a prelude to the Art Show and Chicken BBQ with a WINE & ART SHOW at LaPaloma's on Saturday night 7-9pm, tickets are $10 each. Good idea.

Sunday, Sept 7-Art Show and Chicken BBQ- rain or shine. Come out and support the community.

Monday, Sept 8-Town Board Work Session 7pm at the Town Hall, Wende Rd.

Wednesday, Sept 10-Planning Board Meeting 7pm (note date change from Tuesday,
due to a conflict) Want to know what's going on in Alden? Concerned about our future?
Attend a Planning Board meeting.

"There's no place to shop in Alden" was a cry of those who wanted a Walmart Supercenter several months ago. That statement couldn't be farther from the truth. Let's create a list of the items that you can buy in Alden. Send us some samples of things that you have purchased from a business right here in our town. Many things will surprise you! Some of our members have already told us they've recently purchased the following items. Please share yours with us too!

"I recently purchased a refrigerator from Sitzman's. I called around to other stores,
and Sitzman's had the best price!"

"I just bought a freezer full of frozen fruits and vegetables from Agway. It'll save me
tons of money vs buying in smaller quantities from Tops, and I feel better that I've
supported a local independent vendor".

"I bought some BEAUTIFUL watches from the Alden Pharmacy for my family
for Christmas gifts. I even bought one for myself. And I also bought several
of the Alden items; my favorite being the Pink Alden sweatshirts."

"I make it a point to stop at the Farmer's Market to support local vendors. I just
wish more of them were from Alden" Editors comment: We've heard comments
from some Alden vendors, that they wish the Market would be located more
in the center of the village so that they wouldn't have to hire extra employees
to be stationed at the market, or pay to have a booth, when they are already paying
rent for their own establishments. Perhaps the Chamber might consider experimenting
with this idea.

"I buy my potatoes from Aldinger's Farm over on Cary Rd. There's something about buying
direct from the farm, and talking with Naomi and Gerald that makes me feel good."