Alfred Village Weekly Newsletter 5/4/2020

Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, the Village of Alfred weekly newsletter will land in email inboxes every Monday afternoon. Once the need subsides, the email will move to a monthly format, and eventually quarterly.

From the Mayor

Keep to the Plan to Slow the Spread of COVID-19 Please, let's hang tough to continue to beat back COVID-19.  The disease has caused anguish in this county, but we have been more fortunate than many. We must remain vigilant to avoid the greater devastating impact it could have on individuals, families, and communities in this area.  We have been healthy in Allegany County and Alfred because of our cooperation across communities. But I fear if we become careless through exhaustion, overconfidence, or giving in to the euphoria of good weather, we could find that there will be a rise in cases, some likely with deadly results.  Our medical capabilities have not been stressed.  We could have run out of healthy EMTs to make the ambulance runs, but we have not.  We must work together to keep it that way.  Please maintain the standard of social distancing; wear a mask in public places; practice hand hygiene; remain considerate of those who help us maintain our domestic order; take care of sanitation workers; and do all of the other things recommended by the CDC to keep you, your family, and your community healthy.  When the standards are eased and some things begin to reopen we need to be conscientious in making sure that we keep our community and those nearby COVID free. Thank You Bell Ringers and AU Alfred thanks Laurel and John Buckwalter, Steve Crandall, Jim Ninos, and Alfred  University for the beautiful bells that ring out over our valley every Monday through Friday.  The Buckwalters and Steve Crandall have been playing mini concerts on the Davis Memorial Carillon since mid-April, with strong support from Alfred University. *See AU Press Release The concerts have become very personal experiences for many of us.  Listen for the carillonneurs every M-F at 7:02 to hear these bells, being played to thank the medical personnel and emergency medical services who continue to risk their lives and the health of their families for others in the COVID-19 pandemic.  In addition, Jim Ninos has climbed to the tower of the Seventh Day Baptist Church every night since mid-April to ring the church bell at 7:01 p.m.  These celebrations in sound ring out to our community the thanks for those who are on the front lines. Jim Ninos wrote a lovely essay about the history of our bells. Please enjoy. For Whom the Bells Toll by Jim Ninos Public Meetings During COVID-19 Public Meetings The Village has adopted the following measures to continue with essential business while remaining in compliance with the Open Meeting Laws as they have been adapted for the current situation. The Village of Alfred invites members of the public to meet via video/ teleconference (Zoom), with no in person location. To register for upcoming meetings, please send an email to info@alfredny.org  with the subject line “join meeting”. Interested public will receive a return email with a link to join by 11pm the night before the scheduled meeting. Confirmation emails will not be sent out before then. The deadline for registration is the 10pm night before scheduled meeting. Registration does not require participation. The Village will comply with rules set forth by the state, including notice of meeting specifics, transcription, posting meeting minutes and the like. The Village will announce meetings in advance to comply with the rules set forth in the Open Meetings Law. The Public can find announcements in the Alfred Sun, posted in public locations in the Village, on our website and social media, Wellsville Regional News blog, Almond/Alfred Folks Facebook page and now, in this newsletter. The next scheduled public meeting is the monthly board meeting which will take place on Tuesday, May 12 at 7:30pm Election Information Governor Cuomo Signed an Executive Order Modifying Election Procedures Absentee Voting Information The Democratic Presidential Primary rescheduled for June 23, 2020 has been cancelled. More information at elections.ny.gov Village Elections: Pursuant to Executive Order 202.26, which was issued the evening of May 1, 2020, all village elections scheduled to take place in March, April, May, and June of 2020 have been postponed and rescheduled to September 15, 2020.  While current elected village officials will remain in office until the rescheduled election is held on September 15, 2020, the newly elected officials will assume office when the results of the election are certified pursuant to Election Law § 15-126. The Village ill keep the public updated as more information becomes available.. Food Pantry Information If the community is aware of a change in this information, please contact info@alfredny.org Alfred Food Pantry Open Regular Hours. Despite the ongoing pandemic the Alfred Area Food Pantry in Alfred Station is remaining open its regular hours: Tuesday & Thursday evenings 5:30 – 7:00 Alfred Station Seventh Day Baptist Church 587 State Rte. 244, Alfred Station, NY, 14803 Due to the Covid-19 virus, procedures have been implemented to protect our patrons and volunteers. There is an instruction sign, with these procedures, posted at Food Pantry entrance. Those who are interested in becoming new patrons may sign up during the hours above. Those who would like to donate, please contact Linda Butts at lindale2999@gmail.com  or by phone (607) 587-8315 Almond Food Pantry  is fully stocked and ready for you to take advantage of the food supply they have available! There are NO income restrictions, this is open to anyone who lives in the Alfred-Almond Central School District. Hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00am-12:00pm. Please utilize our local resources, they are here to help you and your family in times of need! Almond Union of Churches/Almond Area Food Pantry 4 Karrdale Ave Almond, NY 14804 607-276-6151 (office) 607.382.2968 (Charlie Emerson) More  Regional  Food Pantry Information New Grocery Delivery Resource from LoveAlfred.com Volunteers delivering groceries and supplies to the most at-risk community members facing COVID-19. Volunteers will be matched by proximity to those. Once a match is made, connect by phone call to confirm and coordinate.

Obituary: Florence B. Dodson, 80, of Scio

Florence B. Dodson, 80, of Scio, NY, died Sunday, May 3, 2020 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville. 

Born October 5, 1939, in Andover, she was the daughter of Leonard and Maude Slocum Reisman.  On October 22, 1958, in Genesee, PA, she married Richard E. Dodson, who predeceased her on November 1, 2014. 

A graduate of Andover Central School, she devoted her life to the care of her family.  She was a member of Genesis Bible Church in Scio and a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Wellsville. 

Surviving are:  six children, Donita (Don) Linza of Wellsville, Paula (Richard) Whitney of Scio, Ortaville "Bud" (Trish) Dodson of Scio, Bryan Dodson of Scio, Roxy (Skip) Nickerson of Scio, and Richard (Beth) Dodson of Loganton, PA;  17 grandchildren;  39 great-grandchildren;  two sisters, Mary (Donald) Waters of Whitesville and Alicia “Dottie” Branson of Summerville, SC;  nieces and nephews.  In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by nine siblings, James K. Reisman, Ferdinand L. Reisman, Richard Reisman, Paul Reisman, Leo Reisman, Arlene Feller, Patricia Hulse, Margaret Peters, and Betty Questel. 

Cremation was at Olney-Foust Crematory.  A Memorial Service will be held in the Genesis Bible Church in Scio on a later date. Memorials may be made to Genesis Bible Church, 4193 SR 19 South, Belmont, NY 14813.  Arrangements are under the direction of Mulholland-Crowell Funeral Home, Wellsville.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.

Obituary: John Frederic Cole, 86, Wellsville

WELLSVILLE - John Frederic Cole, 86, of Manor Hills, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020, shortly after arrival at Jones Memorial Hospital. He was born August 6, 1933 in Pittsburgh, PA the son of the late Lester Carl and Edith (Zeitler) Cole. On December 6, 1958 in Wellsville, he married the former Nitia McCracken who survives.

John was a 1951 graduate Wellsville High School and graduated from Alfred State College in 1955. He was a member of the US Army Reserves from 1953 through 1988, retiring at the rank of Sgt. Major. He enjoyed summers during his high school years working with friends on the Erie Railroad, and summers during his college years working at the Sinclair Refinery. He was employed by Meadowbrook Nursery, Air Preheater Company for 42 years, retiring in 1998.

He was a member of the Wellsville First United Methodist Church, a 60-year member and past president of the Wellsville Lions Club, a member of the Wellsville Rod & Gun Club, the Wellsville Elks Lodge No. 1495, the Morrison Hayes Post 702 American Legion, and served on the Willing Town Board for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, and loved spending time with friends, family and grandchildren.

Surviving in addition to his wife Nitia is a daughter, Julie Ann Cole of Westminster, CO; two sons: J. Jeffrey (Leanne) Cole of  Townsend, TN; and Jeremy J. (Mary Kate) Cole of Wellsville, five grandchildren, Holly Maxwell, Liz, Molly, and Sarah Cole, and Jack Cole, a brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Nancy Stevens, and several beloved nieces and nephews including, Frank and Richard Ferry, James and Janice Stevens, and Amy Gowdy. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by a sister, Suzanne Ferry and a grandson Jay Thomas Maxwell, two nephews, Bill Ferry and Jay Stevens, and a brother-in-law, Francis McCracken.

A private graveside service with military honors will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. A memorial service will be planned for a later date. Please consider memorial donations to the Wellsville Lions Club, the David A. Howe Public Library, or the Wellsville First United Methodist Church. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Press Release from Allegany County DPW Regarding 2020 Residential Hang Tags

The Department of Public Works has suspended in-person sales of 2020 residential Hang Tags and is only processing Hang Tag sales through the mail due to COVID-19. As a result of mail only sales, Allegany County Department of Public Works experienced a temporary lag in processing new applications and had extended the authorized use of 2019 Hang Tags until the department could get caught up.

The department has worked through the lag and is now giving official notice to the public that starting Saturday the 23rd of May 2020 the Department of Public Works will be enforcing tags as normal. Beginning on May 23rd, expired 2019 Hang Tags will no longer be accepted. If you have submitted your 2020 residential Hang Tag application and have not yet received it, it is currently being processed and will be mailed to you before the enforcement date begins.

If you have not yet submitted your 2020 residential Hang Tag application, please do so. Please note that current processing time is 6-8 business days from when the application is received to when it is mailed back out.

Applications are available online and can be found by visiting https://www.alleganyco.com. Click on the Government tab, click on Public Works and then click on Solid Waste and Recycling. There you will find a printable 2020 Solid Waste Facility Tag application. Customers will also find other useful information in regards to waste disposal and recycling. Blank applications are also available at all Transfer Stations if needed.

Applications should be mailed to Allegany County D.P.W., 7 Court Street, Room 210, Belmont, N.Y. 14813. If paying by check, please make checks Payable to: Allegany County. Customers preferring to use credit or debit cards are encouraged to call 585-268-9230 or 5585-268-5400.

Free Foodlink Mobile Food Pantry DRIVE THROUGH in Almond, NY on May 14th

A free food distribution DRIVE-THROUGH will be offered at the Alfred-Almond Central School, 6795 State Route 21, Almond, NY, on Thursday, May 14, 2020, from 3:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m., or until food is gone.  Foodlink will provide 300 pre-packed boxes; each family will get one box with the same items and the same amount.

 

All guests must practice social distancing for everyone’s health and safety by remaining in their vehicles.  Volunteers will register guests and load food in cars. 

 

• Please follow signs. Volunteers will direct you as you pull into the school parking lot.  
• Write your zip code and ages of all household members on a piece of paper to be displayed in the window. Please keep windows rolled up.
• Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.  
• We cannot guarantee enough food for all attending.
• Must be 18 or older to accept food; No one over 18 will be turned away, as long as there is food to begiven.
• No geographic or income limits.

 

For more information, or if you are unable to go out of your home, we invite you to call ahead to request delivery within Allegany County.  Please call ACCORD at 585-268-7605, select option 2.

GOVERNOR CUOMO OUTLINES ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES FOR WHEN REGIONS CAN RE-OPEN

Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today outlined additional guidelines for when regions can re-open. The state will monitor four core factors to determine if a region can re-open:

New Infections: Based on guidelines from the CDC, regions must have at least 14 days of decline in total net hospitalizations and deaths on a 3-day rolling average. In regions with few COVID cases, the region cannot exceed 15 net new total hospitalizations or 5 new deaths on a 3-day rolling average. In order to monitor the potential spread of infection in a region, a region must have fewer than two new COVID patients admitted per 100,000 residents per day.

Health Care Capacity: Every region must have the health care capacity to handle a potential surge in cases. Regions must have at least 30 percent total hospital and ICU beds available. This is coupled with the new requirement that hospitals have at least 90 days of personal protective equipment stockpiled.

Diagnostic Testing Capacity: Each region must have the capacity to conduct 30 diagnostic tests for every 1,000 residents per month. The state is rapidly expanding capacity statewide to help all regions meet this threshold.

Contact Tracing Capacity: Regions must have a baseline of 30 contact tracers for every 100,000 residents, and additional tracers based on the projected number of cases in the region. The state is currently building an army of contact tracers with Mayor Bloomberg to meet the needs of each region statewide.

Governor Cuomo also outlined which industries and businesses can open in each phase of the state's re-opening plan. Businesses considered "more essential" with inherent low risks of infection in the workplace and to customers will be prioritized, followed by other businesses considered "less essential" or those that present a higher risk of infection spread. Regions must not open attractions or businesses that would draw a large number of visitors from outside the local area.

The Governor also outlined new safety precautions that each business must put in place upon re-opening to help lower the risk of spreading the virus. Businesses will be required to:

-Adjust workplace hours and shift design as necessary to reduce density in the workplace;

-Enact social distancing protocols;

-Restrict non-essential travel for employees;

-Require all employees and customers to wear masks if in frequent contact with others;

-Implement strict cleaning and sanitation standards;

-Enact a continuous health screening process for individuals to enter the workplace;

-Continue tracing, tracking and reporting of cases; and

-Develop liability processes.

Managing Stress- A class for caregivers

Steuben County Announces Reopening of County Parks

Steuben County announces that all county parks will reopen on Tuesday, May 5th.  The county parks are: Kanakadea Park in Hornellsville, Birdseye Hollow Park in Bradford, Harley Mayo Park at Boyd's Corners in Cameron, and Hornby Park in Hornby.

Playgrounds and pavilions will remain closed at this time.

“We ask our residents to please be responsible when visiting our parks and practice appropriate social distancing,” said County Manager, Jack Wheeler.  “Please enjoy the parks with members of your household, but do not gather in larger groups.  As a region, we are very close to reopening. We are hopeful that our residents will continue to use all precautions to ensure we don’t experience a surge of new cases that could delay our return to a more normal life.”

Belmont: Telephone Support Groups for Dementia Caregivers in Allegany County to Start in May

Belmont, NY - Providing care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease can be stressful and isolating, and support groups can provide coping tools and a welcoming embrace from others in the same position.

Support groups will be offered in the month of May through a confidential telephone conference line on May 6 at 1:00 p.m. and May 19 at 1:00 p.m. The Alzheimer’s Association has set up a confidential conference call number with 8by8 Conference systems. Allegany County will be offering the telephone Support Groups at the same times that the support groups have been scheduled on the first Wednesday of the month and the third Tuesday of the month. You can attend either one or both.

The Alzheimer's Association Western New York chapter oversees close to three dozen monthly caregiver support groups across the region. In Allegany County, the Chapter works with the Allegany County Office for the Aging to provide access to these groups. The groups meet monthly and are designed to provide emotional and social support for caregivers and help participants develop methods and skills to solve problems.
May 6, 2020 1st Wednesday, 1:00 p.m.
May 19, 2020 3rd Tuesday, 1:00 p.m.
 


For more information about the support group meetings and for the confidential conference number specific for these groups, please call the Office for the Aging at 585-268-9390 or toll free at 1-866-268-9390.

The Red Backpack Fund

Town of Independence notice

Notice is hereby given, that the Assessor of the Town of Independence, County of Allegany, has completed the tentative roll for the current year; that a copy thereof has been left with the Independence Town Clerk at 887 Marietta Avenue, Whitesville, NY 14897. where it may be seen and examined by any person interested until the fourth Friday in May, and that on such day the Board of Assessment Review of said town will meet at Independence Town Hall between the hours of 4-8 p.m. to hear and examine all complaints, in relation to such assessments on the application of any person believing himself aggrieved.

Notice is further given that prior to the aforementioned date, the assessor will be in attendance with said assessment roll at the town hall on the following dates and times:

 

Tuesday, May 12, 2020 from 1PM to 5PM

Saturday, May 16, 2020 from 4PM to 8PM

Tuesday, May 19, 2020 from 1PM to 4PMFriday, May 29, 2020 from 12PM to 4PM

To hear and file complaints in relation to said Assessment Roll. 
Dated:  May 1, 2020Teressa R. LyonsTown of Independence AssessorPlease call 607-356-3608 to contact.

NY State Police Blotter

5/3/20 7:10pm- A violent assault in the town of Burns Sunday evening sent a man to a Rochester hospital by helicopter. After investigating, State Police arrested 32-year-old Nicholas H. Fox of Burns. He was charged with felony assault with intent to cause serious physical injury. Troopers also charged him with two counts of criminal mischief and misdemeanor assault. Bail was set at $10,000.

5/4/20 12:43am- State Troopers said one person was injured when a vehicle reportedly struck a horse on State Route 305 in the town of New Hudson. The driver was listed as 34-year-old Louis A. Frasier of Caneadea.

5/4/20 5;16pm- A motocross accident in Centerville Sunday evening reportedly left the operator with a head injury. The incident was off Dow Road. Troopers listed the operator as 26-year-old Jacob Rospierski of Chaffee. He was taken by ambulance to Wyoming County Community Hospital.

Wellsville Police Blotter

Date: Saturday May 2, 2020

Wellsville Police arrested Bryent A.K. Scotchmer, age 26 of Scio, charging him with a Parole Violation and Criminal Possession of a Hypodermic Instrument.  The charges stem from an Incident that took place on Rauber Street.  Scotchmer was committed to the Allegany County Jail on the Parole Warrant and is due to appear in Allegany County Court at a later date. He is due to appear in Wellsville Village Court on June 9th at 4:30 p.m. on the Criminal Possession of a Hypodermic Instrument charge.

Flames consume shed in Angelica - UPDATED

Flames consumed a large shed in Angelica this morning. The alarm sounded shortly after midnight, sending crews to 6060 Feathers Creek Road. Equipment responded from Angelica, Belmont, Belfast, Scio and Friendship. Firefighters worked to protect other nearby buildings. There were no reported injuries and the cause is under investigation. Fire units were back in service by 2 a.m.
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UPDATE: According to the Angelica Fire Department, the building was destroyed. In addition, 40 chickens were killed and multiple full freezers owned by Mascho Homestead Farms were also destroyed.

Man injured, home damaged when tree falls on Wellsville home

A 24-year-old man suffered a reported serious arm injury Sunday morning when a large pine tree fell on a two-story Wellsville home. The incident happened at the Doxey residence at 4604 Bolivar Road, between Miller Road and Petrolia Road. The state highway was shut down when a medical helicopter landed at the scene and transported the man to a trauma center. Wellsville fire, EMS and rescue along with Bolivar ambulance all responded to the scene. Structural rescue personnel spent more than four hours at the scene evaluating the safety of the home. Town of Wellsville Code Enforcement was also alerted. The Wellsville Fire Chief requested the home be deemed unsafe and utility companies were also notified.

Allegany County COVID-19 Update

Press Release

May 3, 2020

COVID-19 Statistic Update

In the United States, the COVID-19 virus has infected approximately 1.17 million people, and there have been 67,929 deaths. In New York State, there have been 316,415 confirmed COVID-19 cases, and there have been 18,470 deaths statewide with 280 deaths in the last 24 hours. Allegany County’s last reported positive COVID-19 case was back on April 24. Allegany County’s statistics remain the same as yesterday and as of 3:00 p.m. today they are as follows:

Confirmed Cases: 33

Recovered Cases: 29

COVID-19 Related Deaths: 1

Total Quarantined/Isolated to Date: 474

Released from Quarantine/Isolation: 448

Currently Quarantined/Isolated: 26

Cattaraugus County COVID-19 Update

****For Immediate Release****

May 3, 2020

Cattaraugus County Health Department was notified of two additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 residents within Cattaraugus County.

The fortieth confirmed case is a female resident who resides in the northwest quadrant of the county, who has no significant travel history, developed a persistent cough, headaches, and body aches. She was tested by the department on May 1st because she was symptomatic, and on May 2nd, her test results indicated that she was positive for COVID-19.

The forty-first confirmed case is a female resident who resides in the northwest quadrant of the county. She is a healthcare worker at a nursing home in Buffalo who had direct contact with a positive COVID-19 co-worker and patient. She developed cough, shortness of breath, headaches and body aches. She was tested by the department on May 1st, and on May 2nd, her test results indicated that she was positive for COVID-19.

The department has begun a thorough contact tracing investigation for those individuals that they have been in contact with and the places that they have visited.

NY State Police Blotter

5/3/20 5:38am- During a traffic stop on County Road 39 in the town of Willing, state police arrested Nathaniel A. Roeske, 30, of Wellsville. He was charged with driving while intoxicated and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation. He was processed at the Amity barracks and released on a court appearance ticket..
5/3/20 1:40am- During a traffic stop on Mattoon Road in Prattsburgh, state police arrested James S. Rathbun, 57, of Naples. He was charged with felony driving while intoxicated. He was initially detained.

Obituary: Eleanor M. Buckley, 85, Addison

Eleanor M. Buckley, 85, of Mose Road, Addison, passed away at her home on Saturday morning, May 2, 2020, with her loving daughter and granddaughter at her side.

Born in Corning on May 29, 1934, Eleanor was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Ruth M. (Mowcomber) Olinger. She was a graduate of Addison High School.

On December 11, 1954, she and Douglas C. Buckley were married in Addison. Doug preceded her in death on December 16, 2019 after a 65-year marriage.

Eleanor was employed by the Corning Glass Works as a full-time secretary from 1954 to 1963. She then worked for them part time. She and Doug operated a dairy farm together in Addison from 1972 until 1987 when they retired from farming and built their home on the Mose Road. Eleanor continued to work various jobs until just 10 years ago. She had worked at the K Mart cafeteria in Painted Post, the Sugar Creek Store in Addison and spent 15 years at Wendy’s in Riverside before fully retiring.

Eleanor was a former Town of Addison Councilwoman and served two terms as Town of Addison Supervisor. In retirement, she loved to travel with her dear friend Julie Greenfield, often to various casinos throughout the country.

Eleanor is survived by her daughter and her fiancé,  Deborah Moody and Scott Miller of Caton, her daughter and husband, Carie Moody and Charles Rhodes of Pine City, her great grandchildren, Maritza, Dezirae and Domonic, her brother and sister in law, George and Pat Olinger of California and nephews, Richard Olinger of Corning and Ronald Olinger of Washington.

Following Eleanor’s wishes, there will be no services.

Eleanor’s family would like to express their sincere thanks to Care First for the wonderful care and guidance provided to Eleanor and her family.

Wyoming County Board of Supervisors thanks Allegany County Emergency Services, others

Obituary: Jerome Joseph Hart, 55, Wellsville

WELLSVILLE - Jerome Joseph Hart, 55, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at the Hart Comfort House following a hard fought three year battle with stage IV colon cancer. He was born February 9, 1965 in Wellsville, the son of the late Gerald Charles and Mary Ellen (Connor) Hart. On September 24, 1988 in Wellsville he married Nancy Anderson, who survives.

 

Jerome was a graduate of the Immaculate Conception School and a 1983 graduate of Wellsville High School. He graduated from Niagara University in May of 1987 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology.  He was a member of the New York National Guard, 442^nd Aviation Black Heart Unit. He also served nine years in the United States Army Reserve, 98^th Division, attaining the rank of Captain. He was a part-time dispatcher for the Wellsville Police Department prior to entering the New York State Police in 1988, where he retired as a BCI Investigator in 2009.  His previous assignments were in “B” Troop, SP Gouveneur; “A” Troop, SP Falconer, SP Wellsville, and SP Amity. Jerome was involved from an early age in the operations of Hart Memorials.  He became the owner in 2004 and continued to operate the business until his death. In addition, he co-owned “From The Hart” an Irish Imports and Gifts business in downtown Wellsville.

 

Jerome was a member, usher, and grounds chairman, of the Immaculate Conception Parish. He served on the Immaculate Conception School Board, taught Physical Education and Health at ICS in the spring of 1992, and was a recess monitor for 20 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 919, and the Olean Assembly 721, Fourth Degree, Knights of Columbus. He was an active member of the Emerald Hook & Ladder Company # 3, for 35 years. He served as Fire Chief of the Wellsville Volunteer Fire Department from 2005 to 2007, and President of the Wellsville Fire Board. He was a Life Member of the Volunteer Firemen's Association of Allegany County and the Southwestern Association of Volunteer Firemen.

 

He was also a member of the Morrison Hayes Post 702, American Legion; Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 702; American Legion Riders; Frank B. Church Post 2530, VFW; Allegany County Voiture 1006, 40/8; charter member and past president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, member of the Wellsville Elks Lodge 1495; Wellsville Moose Lodge 601; social member of the Greenwood American Legion Post 1425; member and past chairman of the Allegany County American Red Cross Board, life member of the Wellsville Rod & Gun Club, member of the Oswayo Valley, Andover, Whitesville, and Genesee Rod & Gun Clubs; the HM Hunting Club, St. Mary's Cemetery Association (Kinney, PA); Sacred Heart Cemetery Board, member and Past President of the Wellsville Rotary Club; American Association of State Troopers; and the Allegany Mountains Chapter of Former New York State Troopers.

 

Jerome was a beef farmer from 1991 to 2012. He was a strong supporter of the Hart Comfort  House, and many other charities. He loved hunting, fishing, the great outdoors, a good pig roast, time spent with family and friends, a hearty laugh, and a good joke.

 

In addition to his wife, Nancy, Jerome is survived by a son, Jerome J. Hart II, a daughter Elizabeth Ann Hart, five sisters, Ellen (Bob) Wartella, Oneida, NY, Kathleen (Pat) Godfrey, Lake Ridge, VA, Nora (Craig) Burdick and Gabrielle (Rich) Ewell of Wellsville; Margaret (Mark) Reuter, Denver, CO, and four brothers: Thomas (Cindy) Hart of Pittsburgh, PA, Colin Hart of Fredonia, NY; Jonathan  (Dawn) Hart of Grand Island NY; and Joseph (Christy) Hart of Wellsville, a sister and brother-in-law, Denise and John Richardson of Boalsburg, PA, as well as several beloved nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased in addition to his parents by his father and mother-in-law, Joseph and Marjorie Anderson. 

 

The New York State Police and the Emerald Hook & Ladder Company #3 will pay tribute to Jerome as they lead the funeral procession along Main Street in Wellsville on Saturday, May 9, 2020, beginning at 1:00 p.m. A private graveside service with military honors will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. A time of visitation and a Mass of Christian Burial will be planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to the Hart Comfort House, the Immaculate Conception School, or the Emerald Hook and Ladder Company #3. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Andover Ambulance accepts new response vehicle

Information courtesy of Andover Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc.

On May 1^st, Andover Volunteer Ambulance Corps took delivery of its new 2020 FCA Law Enforcement Dodge Durango Pursuit. This vehicle, after up fitting, will serve as a supplemental response vehicle to our community allowing us to provide the highest level of care as quickly as possible. Thank you to Genesee Valley Chrysler Dodge Jeep for the assistance in this purchase. More thanks to Otis Eastern Service and all other donors for making this possible. The vehicle was delivered after months of research and work by the administration of the organization.

Pictured L-R: President Tom Kent, Chief Kevin Waters, First Assistant Chief Andrew Sweezy and Sales Rep Louann Cimino.

Steuben OFA to home deliver meal boxes to seniors

Steuben volunteers load boxes for
delivery to  seniors.
Credit: Christine Towner​

BATH -- Eligible seniors in Steuben County may call the county Office For the Aging at (607) 664-2322 to receive a 30-meal box of shelf-stable food supplied by the Food Bank of the Southern Tier.

Steuben RSVP Coordinator Christine Towner said county residents 60 years old and older may receive one box per household, delivered by volunteers following all social distancing protocols.

Boxes may contain such items as dried beans or lentils, pasta, rice, shelf-stable milk, canned fruits and vegetables, canned tuna and chicken, and dried fruit, Towner said. For more information or to request a box call (607) 664-2322 and leave a message. Calls will be returned by county Office For the Aging staff.

Anyone under 60 in need of food supplies may call Catholic Charities at (607) 776-4575 or their local food pantry.

Those interested in volunteering to deliver food boxes, may contact Towner at CTowner@SteubenCountyNY.gov for more information.

Cattaraugus County COVID-19 Update

****For Immediate Release****
May 2, 2020

Cattaraugus County Health Department was notified of two additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 residents within Cattaraugus County.

The thirty-eighth confirmed case is a male resident who resides in the northwest quadrant of the county, who has a travel history to Buffalo for work, presented with congestion and overall not feeling well on Monday, April 27th. He was tested by the department on April 30th because he was symptomatic and because he has two family members that are healthcare workers. The result of his test on May 1st indicated that he was positive for COVID-19.

The thirty-ninth confirmed case is a female resident who resides in the northeast quadrant of the county, she works for a nursing home in Buffalo, who tested negative for COVID-19 on April 22nd. She has been asymptomatic for the most part except for a dry cough. She was retested on April 30th since testing was offered for healthcare employees, and her test results on May 1st indicated that she was positive for COVID-19.

The department has begun a thorough contact tracing investigation for those individuals that they have been in contact with and the places that they visited.

Allegany County COVID-19 Update

Press Release

May 2, 2020
COVID-19 Statistic Update

In the United States, the COVID-19 virus has infected approximately 1.14 million people, and there have been 66,189 deaths. In New York State, there have been 312,977 confirmed COVID-19 cases, and there have been 18,190 deaths statewide with 299 deaths in the last 24 hours. As of 11:30 a.m. on May 2, 2020, Allegany County’s COVID-19 statistics are as follows:

Confirmed Cases: 33

Recovered Cases: 29

COVID-19 Related Deaths: 1

Total Quarantined/Isolated to Date: 474

Released from Quarantine/Isolation: 448

Currently Quarantined/Isolated: 26

NY: 12.3 percent of population has COVID-19 antibodies

Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the results of the state's completed antibody testing study show 12.3 percent of the population have COVID-19 antibodies. The survey developed a baseline infection rate by testing 15,000 people at grocery stores and community centers across the state over the past two weeks. Of those tested, 11.5% of women tested positive and 13.1% of men tested positive. A regional breakdown of the results is below:

The Governor also announced that the state will distribute over seven million more cloth masks to vulnerable New Yorkers and essential workers across the state. The masks will be distributed as follows:

 

• 500,000 for NYCHA residents
• 500,000 for farm workers
• 1 million for vulnerable populations, including the mental health and developmental disabled communities
• 500,000 for homeless shelters
• 2 million for elderly New Yorkers and nursing homes
• 1 million for faith-based organizations and food banks
• 2 million for grocery stores, supermarkets and food delivery workers

The Governor also announced the state is distributing $25 million to food banks across the state through the Nourish New York Initiative. The Nourish New York initiative, announced earlier this week by Governor Cuomo, is working to quickly reroute New York's surplus agricultural products to the populations who need them most through New York's network of food banks. Funding will be distributed as follows:

 

• New York City Region: $11 million

• Westchester Region: $1 million

• Long Island Region: $1.6 million

• Capital/Hudson Valley Region (includes portion of North Country and Mohawk Valley): $4.4 million

• Central NY Region (includes portion of North Country and Mohawk Valley): $2.2 million

• Southern Tier Region: $1.1 million

• Western New York Region: $2.1 million

• Finger Lakes Region (includes portion of Southern Tier): $1.7 million

 

"While we're in uncharted waters it doesn't mean we proceed blindly, and the results of the 15,000 people tested in our antibody survey program - the largest survey in the nation - will inform our strategy moving forward," Governor Cuomo said. "We're also going to undertake a full survey of antibody testing for transit workers, who have been on the front lines of this crisis. We've said thank you to our essential workers thousands of times but actions speak louder than words, and we want them to know that we're doing everything we can do to keep them safe."  

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New York: Regents Actions in 41 Professional Discipline Cases

The Board of Regents announced disciplinary actions resulting in the surrender of 8 licenses and 33 other disciplinary actions. The penalty indicated for each case relates solely to the misconduct set forth in that particular case.  

I. SURRENDERS

Engineering, Land Surveying and Geolog

Ann C. Hickey; Professional Engineer; New York, NY 10013-3383; Lic. No. 065430; Cal. No. 31576; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Forgery in the 3rd Degree, a class A misdemeanor.

 

Allen Parmet; Professional Engineer; Springfield, NJ 07081-1232; Lic. No. 032813; Cal. No. 31855; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of being impaired by Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia while practicing the profession of engineering.

 

Nursing

Natasha Ryan Zittin; Registered Professional Nurse; Winston Salem, NC 27101; Lic. No. 657542; Cal. No. 31585; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee did not contest charges of failing to timely medicate a patient, in the State of North Carolina, who had a physician’s order for prescription medication and failing to note a summary of events in a patient’s medical record in the State of North Carolina.

 

Eryn Rose Bilynsky; Registered Professional Nurse; Lawrence, KS 66046; Lic. No. 628431; Cal. No. 31619; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of stealing controlled substances in the State of Kansas.

 

Amy S. Roth; Licensed Practical Nurse; Woodland Hills, CA 91367; Lic. No. 235554; Cal. No. 31871; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Driving Under the Influence with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or more in the State of California, a misdemeanor, which if committed in New York would constitute Driving While Intoxicated, an unclassified misdemeanor.

 

Caroline Elizabeth Ebriel Bubb; Registered Professional Nurse; Carson City, NV 89706; Lic. No. 490202; Cal. No. 31908; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of falsely entering, in a patient's chart, elements of a surgical procedure, prior to the surgery actually taking place, in the State of Nevada.

 

Pharmacy

Hoi In Mui; Pharmacist; Brooklyn, NY 11228; Lic. No. 049387; Cal. No. 31886; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree, a class B felony and Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the 2nd Degree, a class D felony.

 

Social Work

Jeanne Elizabeth Perrotta; Licensed Master Social Worker; Hopewell Junction, NY 12533; Lic. No. 097694; Cal. No. 31872; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Petit Larceny, a misdemeanor.

 

II. OTHER REGENTS DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

Architecture

Andrew A. Formichella; Architect; New York, NY 10014; Lic. No. 017578; Cal. No. 31519; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $2,500 fine.

 

A Form Architecture PC; Architecture; New York, NY 10014; Cal. No. 31520; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: $2,500.

 

Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology

Ben Zhaoming Liang; Professional Engineer; Jericho, NY 11753; Lic. No. 085428; Cal. No. 31395; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $1,000 fine.

 

L-Squared PE PC; Professional Engineer; College Point, NY 11356; Cal. No. 31396; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: $1,000 fine.

 

Spiro Chris Colaitis; Professional Engineer; Manhasset, NY 11030-1811; Lic. No. 072872; Cal. No. 31658; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 3 months actual suspension, 21 months stayed suspension, 2 years probation.

 

Nursing

Katrina L. Belding; Registered Professional Nurse; St. Petersburg, FL 33714; Lic. No. 636489; Cal. No. 29023; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: Indefinite actual suspension of at least 2 months and until licensee participates in a course of therapy and treatment and until fit to practice, upon return to practice in the State of New York, 2 years probation. 

 

Nitzia Florencia Distance; Registered Professional Nurse; East Patchogue, NY 11772; Lic. No. 593599; Cal. No. 30188; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

 

Jason Robert Moore; Licensed Practical Nurse; Morrisonville, NY 12962; Lic. No. 288958; Cal. No. 30591; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $250 fine.

 

Krystal Mary Modugno; Licensed Practical Nurse; Geneva, NY 14456; Lic. No. 320674; Cal. No. 31346; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $500 fine.
 

Sharon Louise Killam; Licensed Practical Nurse; Campbell, NY 14821; Lic. No. 315170; Cal. No. 31413; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 month actual suspension, 23 months stayed suspension, upon return to practice, 2 years probation.

 

Garrett Sahrle; Registered Professional Nurse; Wayland, NY 14572; Lic. No. 631895; Cal. No. 31418; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 month actual suspension, 23 months stayed suspension, upon return to practice, 2 years probation, $750 fine.

 

Kamiah Turmon a/k/a Ka'miah Turmon; Registered Professional Nurse; Troy, NY 12180; Lic. No. 719917; Cal. No. 31443; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

 

Abigail Tolentino; Registered Professional Nurse; Glendale, NY 11385; Lic. No. 658080; Cal. No. 31451; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

 

Luis Miguel Montinola Gosiengfiao; Registered Professional Nurse; New York, NY 10065; Lic. No. 633053; Cal. No. 31457; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $1,000 fine.

 

Kristi Rene Purcell; Registered Professional Nurse; Rochester, NY 14620; Lic. No. 728014; Cal. No. 31467; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

 

Amanda L. Stallings; Licensed Practical Nurse; Beacon, NY 12508; Lic. No. 168641; Cal. No. 31559; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: Indefinite actual suspension until she participates in a course of therapy and treatment and until fit to practice, upon return to practice, 2 years probation.

 

Horace Richard Horton a/k/a Horace Richard Horton III; Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Professional Nurse; Galway, NY 12074; Lic. Nos. 311072, 712196; Cal. Nos. 31586, 31587; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

 

Mickey John McLaughlin; Registered Professional Nurse; Potsdam, NY 13676; Lic. No. 644927; Cal. No. 31594; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:  6 months actual suspension, 18 months stayed suspension, upon return to practice  2 years probation, $500 fine.

 

Eric Bruce Jacobs; Licensed Practical Nurse; Oneida, NY 13421; Lic. No. 282714; Cal. No. 31595; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $250 fine.

 

Robin A. Zornow; Licensed Practical Nurse; East Williamson, NY 14449; Lic. No. 259381; Cal. No. 31602; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $500 fine.

 

Judy Quashie a/k/a Judy Helen Franklyn-Quashie; Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Professional Nurse; Rosedale, NY 11422; Lic. Nos. 212114, 430814; Cal. Nos. 31608, 31609; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $500 fine.

 

Alissa Lynn Valentine; Registered Professional Nurse; Oneonta, NY 13820; Lic. No. 685224; Cal. No. 31610; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

 

Tammy Lee Withrow; Licensed Practical Nurse; Watertown, NY 13601-2219; Lic. No. 190221; Cal. No. 31653; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

 

Michelle Marie Couse; Registered Professional Nurse; Shortsville, NY 14548; Lic. No. 417699; Cal. No. 31654; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

 

Pharmacy

ABC Pharmacy, Inc.; Pharmacy; Brooklyn, NY 11220; Reg. No. 026818; Cal. No. 31502; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: $5,000 fine.

 

Social Work

Victoria Fern Tilbe-Hugel; Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Rochester, NY 14626; Lic. No. 058606; Cal. No. 30884; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Nadine Carla Andree Campbell; Licensed Master Social Worker; Albany, NY 12208; Lic. No. 054265; Cal. No. 31383; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $250 fine.

Christina V. Dadey; Licensed Master Social Worker; Batavia, NY 14020; Lic. No. 063499; Cal. No. 31511; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Franc J. Libihoul; Licensed Clinical Social Worker; West Hurley, NY 12491; Lic. No. 037837; Cal. No. 31615; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Kristin Ackner McFerran; Licensed Master Social Worker; Latham, NY 12110; Lic. No. 086566; Cal. No. 31647; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $750 fine.

 

Veterinary Medicine

Terry D. Hausserman; Veterinarian; Boonville, NY 13309; Lic. No. 005599; Cal. No. 31632; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 month actual suspension, 11 months stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $500 fine.