Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Obituary: Everett C. Saulter, 101, of Coudersport
Everett C. Saulter, 101, of Coudersport, PA, died Sunday,
January 27, 2019 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport. Born August 5, 1917, in Coudersport, he was
the son of George E. and Annabel Blow Saulter.
On June 29, 1934, in Coudersport, he married the former Mary H. Leet,
who predeceased him in 1989. A graduate
of Coudersport High School, class of 1934, and Coyne Electrical School in
Chicago, IL, class of 1935, he owned and operated a dairy farm for over 50
years. In addition to the dairy, his farm contained a maple syrup operation,
several flagstone quarries, and a sawmill. Over the course of 40 years, he
devoted his spare time to build and develop a public park. In 1999, he donated the 57-acre Saulter
Preserve to the residents of Potter County.
He was a member of the South Branch Grange and enjoyed old-fashioned
square dancing. Surviving are: a
daughter, Katherine (James) Pankey of Apache Junction, AZ; a daughter-in-law, Patricia J. Saulter of
North Chili, NY; several grandchildren
and great-grandchildren; two brothers,
Clifton Saulter and LaVern (Betty) Saulter, both of Coudersport; and nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased
by two sons, Francis Saulter and James C. Saulter; two grandsons, Scott James Pankey and Marty
Saulter; a great-grandson, Maxwell
Fadia; five brothers, Clair, Donald,
George, Jr., Lester, and Harland; and
two sisters, Georgianna Manning Knight and Jane Yardley. Friends may call at Olney Funeral Home &
Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA on Saturday, February 2, 2019 from 11:00 AM –
12:00 Noon, with Funeral Services following at 12:00 Noon. The Rev. Michael C. Reeves will
officiate. Burial will be in Woodland
Cemetery at Five Corners, Hebron Township.
Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online
condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfuneralhome.com.
Obituary: Kenneth W. Wise, 89, formerly of Cuba
Kenneth W. Wise Beloved Father
and Grandfather
Kenneth W. Wise, 89, a former resident of the Cuba area passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 at Wellsville Manor Care Center, after a lengthy illness.
Kenneth W. Wise, 89, a former resident of the Cuba area passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 at Wellsville Manor Care Center, after a lengthy illness.
Born on April 11, 1929, in Butler, PA, he was a son of
Kenneth E. and Ruth Crawford Wise. On
September 17, 1949, in Emlenton, PA he married the former Mildred F. DeLong who
preceded him in death on July 10, 2004.
Ken was a graduate of Butler County Schools. He was a plumber for John V. O’Connell in
Olean prior to his retirement. He is survived by two sons, Stephen W. (Cynthia
L.) Wise of Cuba and David W. (Charlene L.) Wise of Cuba; a daughter Rebecca F.
Wise of Macedon, NY; a sister, Barbara
Sterner of Butler, PA; 5 Grandchildren, 2 great grandsons and 2 great granddaughters;
Several Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and four
sisters. Friends will be received at the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home &
Memorial Service, Inc., 9 Bull Street, Cuba on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 from
6-8 p.m. and on Thursday, January 31, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until noon at which
time funeral services will be held. The
Rev. David Cook, pastor of the Obi Community Church, will officiate. Burial
will be in Cuba Cemetery, Cuba, New York. Memorials may be made to a charity of
the donor’s choice.
Day honored as NYS Sheriff's Association's Deputy of the Year
BATH - Steuben County Deputy Joshua Day was recognized by the county Legislature Monday as the NYS Sheriff’s Association’s Deputy of the Year, for his "exceptional valor and heroism, above and beyond the normal call of duty." Day was recognized by the county board with a proclamation by county Legislature Chairman Joe Hauryski, R-Campbell, after he was named by the state association as "Deputy of the Year" Jan. 22 in Albany for his actions during an incident that claimed the life of state Trooper Nicholas Clark. According to a report by county Sheriff Jim Allard: Day was among the first on scene after an early morning report on July 2, 2018 of an armed man barricaded at 10041 Welch Road in the Town of Erwin.
Positioning himself the rear of the residence, Day observed the barricaded subject leaving the house with what appeared to be a shotgun, When Day ordered the unidentified subject to show his hands, the subject immediately retreated into the residence and began firing the long gun through the rear door window directly at Day. Day returned suppressive fire, moved to cover and was joined at the site by Clark. As the two men maneuvered closer to the house, Clark was shot by the suspect. Day again returned fire, pulled Clark to safe cover and began emergency medical care while calling for assistance. Day remained at his post, until he was relieved by the state police and county tactical team. He was assisted at the position by state Trooper William Sliwy and county Deputy Jordan Walrath. Clark later died of his wounds, while the suspect was found dead of self-inflicted wounds in the residence. "Josh Day's actions, while under fire, moving Trooper Clark to safety, and maintaining tactical awareness, exhibit bravery, coolness under fire and extreme valorous conduct," Allard said, in his report. "I believe his actions may very well have stopped the suspect from flanking the front perimeter and taking up a covered wooded position. It is my strong belief his actions saved other lives."
Day is the second county deputy to be honored by the state association, Allard said. County Inv. Don Lewis received the Deputy of the Year award in 2009 for his actions in shielding a woman from gunfire during a mental health arrest in the Town of Woodhull.
Statement from Senator Young on Passage of the Child Victims Act
PASSAGE OF THE CVA IS A STEP FORWARD BUT NOT THE END OF THE JOURNEY
Statement by Senator Catharine M. Young (R,C,I-57th District)
"The courageous survivors of childhood sexual abuse who have raised their voices and shared their devastating stories to help bring justice to those harmed by this crime, have suffered and sacrificed to get to this point. Monday’s passage of the Child Victims Act (CVA) is their victory. While the terrible crimes perpetrated against them can never be undone, a new avenue of recourse has been created and that is significant. That is why I voted in support of the bill. But in the race to check the "done" box on this issue, the Senate has missed an opportunity to deliver full justice to the majority of child sexual abuse survivors - those abused by family, step-family, neighbors or other private individuals without deep pockets to pay a settlement. Yes, this bill will give all victims the opportunity to pursue restitution in the civil court. But, in reality, most of the victims receiving financial awards will be those survivors whose abusers were institutionally affiliated. For everyone else, there will be little or no restitution to help pay for therapy, substance abuse treatment, a college education or any of the other supports that can help rebuild a life that has been derailed by trauma. Neither will this legislation make any measurable difference in locking up more of these predators so that they cannot victimize other children. With most victims unable to confront their abuse until their 40s, changing the criminal statute of limitations from 23 to 28, as this measure does, is essentially preserving the status quo. The Child Victims Fund (CVF), which I introduced, would address both of these gaps. The bill would offer all child sexual abuse victims the compensation they need and deserve from a $300 million fund drawn from the Manhattan district attorney’s nearly $1 billion cache of criminal asset forfeiture monies. Additionally, the criminal statute of limitations on child sexual abuse would be completely eliminated under this measure to make it easier to prosecute these perpetrators and put them safely behind bars.
All the victims of child sexual abuse need our help. Today, we took a giant step forward. But there is more we can and should do to ensure full justice for all. Let’s keep working until we reach that goal."
Statement by Senator Catharine M. Young (R,C,I-57th District)
"The courageous survivors of childhood sexual abuse who have raised their voices and shared their devastating stories to help bring justice to those harmed by this crime, have suffered and sacrificed to get to this point. Monday’s passage of the Child Victims Act (CVA) is their victory. While the terrible crimes perpetrated against them can never be undone, a new avenue of recourse has been created and that is significant. That is why I voted in support of the bill. But in the race to check the "done" box on this issue, the Senate has missed an opportunity to deliver full justice to the majority of child sexual abuse survivors - those abused by family, step-family, neighbors or other private individuals without deep pockets to pay a settlement. Yes, this bill will give all victims the opportunity to pursue restitution in the civil court. But, in reality, most of the victims receiving financial awards will be those survivors whose abusers were institutionally affiliated. For everyone else, there will be little or no restitution to help pay for therapy, substance abuse treatment, a college education or any of the other supports that can help rebuild a life that has been derailed by trauma. Neither will this legislation make any measurable difference in locking up more of these predators so that they cannot victimize other children. With most victims unable to confront their abuse until their 40s, changing the criminal statute of limitations from 23 to 28, as this measure does, is essentially preserving the status quo. The Child Victims Fund (CVF), which I introduced, would address both of these gaps. The bill would offer all child sexual abuse victims the compensation they need and deserve from a $300 million fund drawn from the Manhattan district attorney’s nearly $1 billion cache of criminal asset forfeiture monies. Additionally, the criminal statute of limitations on child sexual abuse would be completely eliminated under this measure to make it easier to prosecute these perpetrators and put them safely behind bars.
All the victims of child sexual abuse need our help. Today, we took a giant step forward. But there is more we can and should do to ensure full justice for all. Let’s keep working until we reach that goal."
Zippo buys Northern Lights Candles in Wellsville
BRADFORD, Pa., Jan. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Zippo Manufacturing Company today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Northern Lights Enterprises, Inc. Northern Lights, founded in Wellsville, NY in 1978, has grown to become a leading designer of luxury candles and artisan-made accessories across the United States.
For Zippo, the acquisition adds a diversified product line, new distribution channels, critical know-how and expertise in a fast-growing, on-trend category to the Zippo family of brands. Northern Lights ranks as a leading candle company in the United States and manufactures candles for its own brands as well as for private label. Northern Lights sells to a diversified group of retailers from small and mid-size boutiques under the Northern Lights brand and to large mass market retailers under a variety of other labels. Northern Lights offers artisan candles both machine-made and hand poured in the USA using fine fragrances and essential oils, with vessels designed to be re-purposed.
The Zippo portfolio already includes W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co., manufacturer of handcrafted knives since 1889, and the Ronson family of products for the United States – with both of these brands also based in Bradford, PA.
This pairing made great sense for Northern Lights founders Andy and Tina Glanzman, as Zippo and Northern Lights share aligned cultures, values, and positions. Both Zippo and Northern Lights are proud American manufacturers located in small, strong communities in the U.S., with long-standing reputations for dependable and beautifully engineered products.
Zippo will leverage its existing international channels to begin globalizing the Northern Lights brand and product offerings, with the opportunity for additional expansion.
"Northern Lights gives Zippo new capabilities and expertise in candles, and our system can create opportunities to grow the Northern Lights brand worldwide," said Zippo President and CEO Mark Paup. "Northern Lights is a great brand to add to the Zippo family, and we're looking forward to continuing Northern Lights' growth into an even stronger and widely recognized international brand. Northern Lights also gives us access to markets which pair well with Zippo products, and offers new segments and opportunities."
Paup said that Zippo intends to keep Northern Lights' manufacturing operations in its current Wellsville, NY location, with the Glanzmans and all employees remaining with the company.
"I am pleased to welcome Northern Lights to our Zippo family," said George Duke, Owner and Chairman of the Board for Zippo. "Andy and Tina have built a successful business, with many of the same values we hold here at Zippo and Case. Our shared commitment to American manufacturing, to supporting our local communities, and deep appreciation for our dedicated employees are why we are proud to acquire Northern Lights."
Artisan candles are a significant and growing segment of the global artisan sector. Worldwide, artisan candles remain a largely fragmented market, and currently, no single company operates across all formats on a global basis.
"The Northern Lights team is extremely excited to be joining Zippo Manufacturing Company," said Northern Lights founders Andy & Tina Glanzman. "Northern Lights is a fantastic business with committed and passionate employees, a great company culture and history, and enormous domestic and international potential. Being part of the Zippo family will enable us to take the business to the next level and grow farther and faster."
The Glanzmans continued, "We would like to send out a huge thank you to our customers and to everyone on the Northern Lights team who have helped us build this wonderful business and brand. We look forward to the next exciting chapter in Northern Lights' vision to bring creatively designed, socially responsible products to market that will inspire consumers on a daily basis. We're looking forward to brightening the world together."
About Zippo
One of the most recognized brands in the world, Zippo was founded in the fall of 1932 by George G. Blaisdell in Bradford, PA, where it has manufactured over 500 million windproof lighters. With the exception of improvements to the flint wheel and modifications in case finishes, the product remains unchanged and is backed by the company's famous lifetime guarantee – "It works, or we fix it free.™" Zippo's diverse product line includes lighter accessories, butane candle lighters, and a robust line of heat and flame products for outdoor enthusiasts. Zippo markets in over 180 countries and also owns the Ronson brand of lighters and fuel and W.R. Case and Sons Cutlery Company, both based in Bradford, PA. For more information, visit www.Zippo.com.
About Northern Lights
Northern Lights has been brightening the world and beautifying homes with the warmth of candlelight for over 40 years. Our strong roots in the art of candle making have led to an eminent reputation as a leading designer of luxury candles and artisan accessories. By sourcing materials both domestically and internationally, Northern Lights is able to support local artists and their communities around the world. For more information, visit www.northernlightscandles.com.
For Zippo, the acquisition adds a diversified product line, new distribution channels, critical know-how and expertise in a fast-growing, on-trend category to the Zippo family of brands. Northern Lights ranks as a leading candle company in the United States and manufactures candles for its own brands as well as for private label. Northern Lights sells to a diversified group of retailers from small and mid-size boutiques under the Northern Lights brand and to large mass market retailers under a variety of other labels. Northern Lights offers artisan candles both machine-made and hand poured in the USA using fine fragrances and essential oils, with vessels designed to be re-purposed.
The Zippo portfolio already includes W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co., manufacturer of handcrafted knives since 1889, and the Ronson family of products for the United States – with both of these brands also based in Bradford, PA.
This pairing made great sense for Northern Lights founders Andy and Tina Glanzman, as Zippo and Northern Lights share aligned cultures, values, and positions. Both Zippo and Northern Lights are proud American manufacturers located in small, strong communities in the U.S., with long-standing reputations for dependable and beautifully engineered products.
Zippo will leverage its existing international channels to begin globalizing the Northern Lights brand and product offerings, with the opportunity for additional expansion.
Paup said that Zippo intends to keep Northern Lights' manufacturing operations in its current Wellsville, NY location, with the Glanzmans and all employees remaining with the company.
"I am pleased to welcome Northern Lights to our Zippo family," said George Duke, Owner and Chairman of the Board for Zippo. "Andy and Tina have built a successful business, with many of the same values we hold here at Zippo and Case. Our shared commitment to American manufacturing, to supporting our local communities, and deep appreciation for our dedicated employees are why we are proud to acquire Northern Lights."
Artisan candles are a significant and growing segment of the global artisan sector. Worldwide, artisan candles remain a largely fragmented market, and currently, no single company operates across all formats on a global basis.
"The Northern Lights team is extremely excited to be joining Zippo Manufacturing Company," said Northern Lights founders Andy & Tina Glanzman. "Northern Lights is a fantastic business with committed and passionate employees, a great company culture and history, and enormous domestic and international potential. Being part of the Zippo family will enable us to take the business to the next level and grow farther and faster."
The Glanzmans continued, "We would like to send out a huge thank you to our customers and to everyone on the Northern Lights team who have helped us build this wonderful business and brand. We look forward to the next exciting chapter in Northern Lights' vision to bring creatively designed, socially responsible products to market that will inspire consumers on a daily basis. We're looking forward to brightening the world together."
About Zippo
One of the most recognized brands in the world, Zippo was founded in the fall of 1932 by George G. Blaisdell in Bradford, PA, where it has manufactured over 500 million windproof lighters. With the exception of improvements to the flint wheel and modifications in case finishes, the product remains unchanged and is backed by the company's famous lifetime guarantee – "It works, or we fix it free.™" Zippo's diverse product line includes lighter accessories, butane candle lighters, and a robust line of heat and flame products for outdoor enthusiasts. Zippo markets in over 180 countries and also owns the Ronson brand of lighters and fuel and W.R. Case and Sons Cutlery Company, both based in Bradford, PA. For more information, visit www.Zippo.com.
About Northern Lights
Northern Lights has been brightening the world and beautifying homes with the warmth of candlelight for over 40 years. Our strong roots in the art of candle making have led to an eminent reputation as a leading designer of luxury candles and artisan accessories. By sourcing materials both domestically and internationally, Northern Lights is able to support local artists and their communities around the world. For more information, visit www.northernlightscandles.com.
Monday, January 28, 2019
Allegany County Democratic Committee RESCHEDULES Due to Weather…
Belmont, NY…Frigid
temperatures and wind conditions predicted for Wednesday January 30th have
caused the Allegany County Democratic Committee to reschedule a meeting on that
date. Instead, the committee will meet on Wednesday, February 13th at 7:00 p.m.
in the meeting room at the American Legion Post 808, 29 Schuyler St., Belmont,
NY. All registered Democrats are invited
to attend to learn more about the Democratic Party’s operations in Allegany
County.
The agenda will include regular business items plus a review
of how recent election law changes will affect Allegany County voters. Please contact Secretary Jackie Kelly if you
have an additional item for the agenda.
The Allegany County Democratic Committee is the official
governing body for the County Party. It
aims to help Democrats combine their efforts to elect representatives to local,
state, and national government. Learn more at www.alleganycountydemocrats.org
or on Facebook, or phone (607) 661-8089.
Noyes Hospital - visitor restrictions
Beginning today, January 28, 2019, Visitor Restrictions are in effect at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville due to widespread influenza in New York State. Until further notice, visitors will be limited to two per patient (excluding a care giver) and children under 14 years old will not be allowed (except for healthy siblings of healthy newborns.)
NEW TECHNOLOGY FOR WOMEN PURCHASED WITH THE DR. F. CLIFTON MILLER MEMORIAL FUND
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Dr. Heather Lanphere demonstrates the new V-Scan Hand Held
Ultrasound - with permission from patient Kayla Rogers - to Dr. LuAnn Kaye and
Dianna Miller Emrick.
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WELLSVILLE, NY (January 28, 2019) – When the Dr. F. Clifton
Miller Memorial Fund was established, the purpose was clear: all funds donated
would be used for projects and equipment that benefit the women and children in
this community. Recently, new equipment was purchased to enhance the ultrasound
services provided by the hospital’s OB/GYN providers!
“The Dr. F. Clifton Miller Memorial Fund was established as
a way to continue the legacy of Dr. Miller, a physician who spent his entire
40-year career in Wellsville providing care for countless women and delivering
over 8,400 babies,” explained Jodi Pearson, Foundation Coordinator of the Jones
Memorial Hospital Foundation. “We are excited that the first equipment
purchased will benefit both mothers and babies – two V-Scan hand held
ultrasounds.”
Pocket sized and portable, the V-Scans are available for all
the OB providers at the Jones Memorial Women and Children’s Health Center in
Wellsville and in Hornell. “Using the hand held ultrasound assists with
visualization of an early pregnancy during office visits,” explained Dr. LuAnn
Kaye, who provides family practice with OB. “In the first trimester especially,
it can be reassuring to the patient to be able to see the baby right away.”
“Being able to do a quick scan when the patient comes in for
her appointment is very efficient and she can see her baby very early in her
pregnancy,” said Dr. Heather Lanphere, adding that a traditional ultrasound can
provide more detail. “Either way – handheld or traditional – we have the latest
ultrasound technology at our practice and our patients are very excited that
they can see their baby during their office visit as needed.”
JMH employees, providers, patients, and community members
generously provided the funds to establish the Dr. F. Clifton Miller Trust
Fund. The fund is on-going and donations can be made anytime. Funding also came from donors who purchased a
brick for the memorial wall outside the Maternity Unit in honor of Dr. Miller
or babies that have been born at Jones. It is overseen by a committee that
includes Dr. Lanphere, (Dr. Miller’s daughter); Dianna Miller Emrick, (Dr.
Miller’s widow); Dr. Kaye, who shared his office; and fellow medical staff
members Dr. Andres Rubert, OB/GYN, and Dr. James Edmonston, General Surgeon. It
was Dr. Edmonston’s vision to honor Dr. Miller by establishing this fund.
If you would like more information about how you can support
the Dr. F. Clifton Miller Trust Fund, and/or would like to purchase a brick to
be added to the memorial wall, please contact Jodi Pearson at (585) 596-2053.
Wellsville Police Blotter
Date: Sunday January
27, 2019
Wellsville Police arrested Caylebe J. Sutley, age 28 of
Wellsville, charging him with DWI and DWI with BAC of .08% or more. The charges stem from a traffic stop on East
Dyke Street in the Village. Sutley was
processed, issued an appearance ticket and released to a third party. Sutley is due to appear in Wellsville Village
Court on February 26th at 4:30 p.m.
Steuben County Sheriff's Blotter
Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard reports that on January
22, 2019 deputies arrested Ashley A. Ladieu, age 30, of Geneva Street, Bath,
New York. It is alleged Ms. Ladieu operated a motor vehicle while her ability
to operate was impaired due to the use of an illegal drug and was allegedly in
possession of marijuana while on State Route 415 in the Town of Bath, New York.
Ms. Ladieu was released on traffic summons for Driving While Ability Impaired
by Drugs, and Fail to Dim Headlamps and an appearance ticket for Unlawful
Possession of Marijuana. Ms. Ladieu is due to appear in the Town of Bath Court
on a later date for arraignment.
On January 24, 2019 deputies arrested Frederick C.
Valkenburgh, age 32 of County Route 11, Bath, New York. Deputies responded to
the area of State Route 960U and Selleck Road in the Town of Bath in response
to a report of two car motor vehicle crash with injuries. It is alleged Mr.
Valkenburgh was stopped on the shoulder of the roadway and failed to yield the
right away while he was attempting to make a left hand turn. This allegedly
caused a collision with another motor vehicle. It is further alleged that Mr.
Valkenburgh was operating a motor vehicle while in an intoxicated condition.
Mr. Valkenburgh was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Refusal to take
Breath Test, Consuming Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle, and Failing to Yield the
Right Away. He was arraigned in the Town of Bath Court and subsequently
released on his own recognizance. He is due to reappear in the Town of Bath
Court at a later date.
Allegany man arrested for aggravated DWI at nearly triple the legal limit
On Saturday Amity-based troopers arrested Phil E. Voorhees,
35, of Allegany for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated. Troopers responded to
a report of a two-car hit-and-run property damage accident at a residence on
Birch Run Road in the town of Allegany. During their interview of the
complainant, they discovered Voorhees had been the operator. He returned to
scene in his vehicle, then again allegedly fled upon seeing the troopers. They
located his vehicle a short distance away, and allegedly observed Voorhees exit
the vehicle in an attempt to flee on foot. Troopers said he was exhibiting
obvious signs of intoxication. He failed standardized field sobriety tests at
the scene. He was then arrested and transported to SP Olean, where a chemical
breath test revealed him to have a 0.23% BAC. Voorhees was released with appearance tickets
returnable to Allegany Town Court in February.
Livingston County Sheriff's Blotter
NEWS RELEASE
Kami B. White, 20, Wellsville, NY, was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 2nd Degree and Inadequate/No Plate Lamp on January 15. White was released on an appearance ticket to answer charges in Avon Town Court on a later date.
Davondre J. Smigalski-Jones, 20, Dansville, NY, was charged
with Unlawful Possession of an Alcoholic Beverage by a Person Under 21 Years of
Age on January 13, and was issued an appearance ticket to answer charges in
Sparta Town Court on a later date.
Eric R. Vancuren, 36, Dansville, NY, was arrested and
charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th Degree on
January 18, and following LC-CAP arraignment was ordered held in the Livingston
County Jail on $300 cash bail/$600 Property Bond. Vancuren will address charges
in Avon Town Court on a later date.
Cassandra E. Odom, 25, Rochester, NY, was arrested January
18, charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th Degree,
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd Degree and No/Inadequate
Stop Lamps. Following LC-CAP
arraignment, Odom was remanded to the custody of the Sheriff on $500 cash
bail/$1,000 property bond. Odom will
reply to charges in Lima Town Court on a later date.
Phillip J. Snyder, 31, Honeoye Falls, NY, was arrested and
charged with felony Driving While Intoxicated, felony Aggravated Driving While
Intoxicated, Blood Alcohol Content .18% or Greater, Failure to Obey a Traffic
Control Device and Speed Not Reasonable and Prudent on January 19. Following LC-CAP arraignment, Snyder was
remanded to the Livingston County Jail in lieu of $1,500 cash bail. Snyder will reply to charges in Avon Town
Court on a later date.
John E. W. Wagner, 62, Livonia, NY, was arrested January 11,
charged with Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree.
Following LC-CAP arraignment, Wagner was released on his own
recognizance to answer charges in Livonia Town Court on a later date.
Rodney E. Cobb, 46, Nunda, NY, was arrested and charged with
Criminal Contempt 2nd Degree on January 22, and following LC-CAP arraignment
was released on his own recognizance to address charges in West Sparta Town
Court on a later date.
Crystal F. Dragone, 64, Springwater, NY, was arrested and
charged with Grand Larceny 4th Degree and two counts of Identity Theft 2nd
Degree on January 18. Dragone was
released on an appearance ticket to reply to charges in Livonia Town Court on a
later date.
Sterling W. Perry, 18, Rochester, NY and Daniel A. Sullivan,
19, Groveland, NY, were arrested January 17, charged with Criminal Possession
of a Controlled Substance 7th Degree and Failure to Signal. Perry and Sullivan were released on
appearance tickets to address charges in Avon Town Court on a later date.
Brandy L. Densmore, 34, Piffard, NY, was arrested and
charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Blood Alcohol Content .08% or
Greater. Densmore will answer charges in
Avon Town Court on a later date.
Wendy D. Northrup, 35, Conesus, NY, was cited for Aggravated
Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd Degree on January 18, and was
issued an appearance ticket to satisfy charges in Mt. Morris Town Court on a
later date.
Satnam Singh, 36, Laurel, MD, was charged with Aggravated
Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd Degree, Unlicensed Operator and
Failure to Keep Right on January 23. Singh was released on an appearance ticket
to reply to charges in Leicester Town Court on a later date.
Andrew J. Fuller, 44, Naples, NY, was charged January 23,
with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd Degree and
Operating a Motor Vehicle without an Inspection Sticker. Fuller was issued an appearance ticket to
answer charges in Livonia Town Court on a later date.
Victoria R. Morrison, 62, Mt. Morris, NY, was arrested and
charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Refusal to Submit to a Breathalyzer
Test and Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign on January 17. Following LC-CAP arraignment, Morrison was
ordered held in the Livingston County Jail on $250 cash bail. Morrison will respond to charges in Leicester
Town Court on a later date.
Edward D. Smith, 31, Dansville, NY, was arrested and charged
with Petit Larceny on January 24. Smith
was released on an appearance ticket to answer charges in Springwater Town
Court on a later date.
Sheila A. Gfeller, 65, Hemlock, NY, was arrested and charged
with Driving While Intoxicated, Blood Alcohol Content .08% or Greater and
Failure to Dim Lights on January 18.
Gfeller will address charges in Livonia Town Court on a later date.
Senator O'Mara's weekly column - “Hold on to your wallets, New York”
“Hold on to your wallets, New York”
Last November, Governor Cuomo announced that he would make a strong push in 2019 to provide New York State drivers’ licenses to illegal immigrants.
My response at the time was this: "Here we go in the new New York State. Governor Cuomo and the new State Legislature are getting ready to blow through stop signs protecting the rights and safety of hard-working, law-abiding, lifelong, responsible residents. Buckle up, look both ways, and hold on to your wallet, this state’s about to get taxed and turned upside down at breakneck speed."
Less than one month into the 2019 legislative session, with the governor fully encouraging a state Legislature under one-party (his party) Democratic control, I’m afraid “here we go” was a serious understatement on my part.
Not long ago, Governor Cuomo proclaimed that he feels “liberated” without a Republican Majority in the state Senate around to block his vision for New York’s future.
Consider what this vision has produced over just the past few weeks in Albany, including:
On the way? Using taxpayers dollars to finance political campaigns, commonly known as public campaign financing. Legalizing recreational marijuana and creating a big new state bureaucracy to oversee the legalization. An ongoing attack on the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding, responsible gun owners. A state-level, universal health care system that many believe will simply break the bank.
At a recent legislative hearing examining the governor’s proposed budget, I raised the specter of state borrowing and debt, and particularly the burden being left to future generations of decision makers and, especially, taxpayers. New York already has America’s highest state and local government debt per capita.
Now Governor Cuomo and his Democratic partners in the Legislature are eyeing the so-called “Green New Deal” that, among other things, seeks to make New York’s electricity 100% carbon neutral over the next two decades. They call it a new deal, however I’m not sure it’s a fair deal for future taxpayers or energy consumers for whom the cost of energy will rise. It’s a massive undertaking. It calls for a huge investment in new infrastructure. To start, the governor wants a $10 billion “Green Future Fund.” It arrives on top of what has been an ongoing, enormous expansion of infrastructure building statewide, spending the governor has proposed to raise to $150 billion this year.
Most of it’s being accomplished through state borrowing, significantly adding to future state debt and, most egregiously, being heaped onto the backs of future taxpayers who will have to deal with it long after Governor Cuomo and most current legislative leaders have left office.
I said it recently, I’ll say it again, and it needs to go on being said: The new, Democratic direction for New York State appears headed toward producing billions upon billions of dollars of short- and long-term spending requiring billions upon billions of dollars in new taxes, fees, and, especially, borrowing for future generations of state and local taxpayers.
So, yes, buckle up. Look both ways. Hold on to your wallet.
The short-term pursuit of a hard-left, liberal political agenda appears to be the priority over a long-term, sustainable future for upstate, middle-class communities, families, workers, and taxpayers.
Last November, Governor Cuomo announced that he would make a strong push in 2019 to provide New York State drivers’ licenses to illegal immigrants.
My response at the time was this: "Here we go in the new New York State. Governor Cuomo and the new State Legislature are getting ready to blow through stop signs protecting the rights and safety of hard-working, law-abiding, lifelong, responsible residents. Buckle up, look both ways, and hold on to your wallet, this state’s about to get taxed and turned upside down at breakneck speed."
Less than one month into the 2019 legislative session, with the governor fully encouraging a state Legislature under one-party (his party) Democratic control, I’m afraid “here we go” was a serious understatement on my part.
Not long ago, Governor Cuomo proclaimed that he feels “liberated” without a Republican Majority in the state Senate around to block his vision for New York’s future.
Consider what this vision has produced over just the past few weeks in Albany, including:
- n The “Reproductive Health Act” to significantly expand abortion in New York State;
n The “DREAM Act” to provide taxpayer-funded college tuition assistance to illegal immigrant families;
n Significant reform to the state’s electoral process, including early voting, an unfunded mandate that promises to increase costs for local taxpayers and enhance the risk of voter fraud;
n A proposed 2019-2020 New York State budget that eliminates critical Aid and Incentives to Municipalities (AIM) funding for upstate municipalities, puts at risk critical agricultural funding, offers no serious mandate relief, raises spending on Medicaid by $1 billion, seeks higher taxes and fees, and includes many other troubling (and expensive) proposals.
On the way? Using taxpayers dollars to finance political campaigns, commonly known as public campaign financing. Legalizing recreational marijuana and creating a big new state bureaucracy to oversee the legalization. An ongoing attack on the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding, responsible gun owners. A state-level, universal health care system that many believe will simply break the bank.
At a recent legislative hearing examining the governor’s proposed budget, I raised the specter of state borrowing and debt, and particularly the burden being left to future generations of decision makers and, especially, taxpayers. New York already has America’s highest state and local government debt per capita.
Now Governor Cuomo and his Democratic partners in the Legislature are eyeing the so-called “Green New Deal” that, among other things, seeks to make New York’s electricity 100% carbon neutral over the next two decades. They call it a new deal, however I’m not sure it’s a fair deal for future taxpayers or energy consumers for whom the cost of energy will rise. It’s a massive undertaking. It calls for a huge investment in new infrastructure. To start, the governor wants a $10 billion “Green Future Fund.” It arrives on top of what has been an ongoing, enormous expansion of infrastructure building statewide, spending the governor has proposed to raise to $150 billion this year.
Most of it’s being accomplished through state borrowing, significantly adding to future state debt and, most egregiously, being heaped onto the backs of future taxpayers who will have to deal with it long after Governor Cuomo and most current legislative leaders have left office.
I said it recently, I’ll say it again, and it needs to go on being said: The new, Democratic direction for New York State appears headed toward producing billions upon billions of dollars of short- and long-term spending requiring billions upon billions of dollars in new taxes, fees, and, especially, borrowing for future generations of state and local taxpayers.
So, yes, buckle up. Look both ways. Hold on to your wallet.
The short-term pursuit of a hard-left, liberal political agenda appears to be the priority over a long-term, sustainable future for upstate, middle-class communities, families, workers, and taxpayers.
Sunday, January 27, 2019
O’MARA SEEKS AND RECEIVES STATE BOE OPINION ON USE OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS TO MOUNT LEGAL CHALLENGE
Albany, N.Y., January 27—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) today said that an opinion from the state Board of Elections (BOE), which he requested earlier this month and received on Friday, permits state legislators to use campaign committee funds to challenge the actions of the New York State Compensation Committee.
“I appreciate the Board’s prompt, timely, and positive response to my request and look forward to taking this opinion into account as I continue to consider a legal challenge against the Compensation Committee’s actions, which I believe clearly violate the intent of the authorizing legislation,” O’Mara said.
O’Mara has been considering legal action since the Compensation Committee moved forward with its recommendations in early December 2018. In a letter to the BOE earlier this month, he asked for the board’s ruling on the ability of a legislator to use his or her campaign committee to fund a legal challenge.
The BOE opinion, expected to be formally released on Monday, applies applicable provisions of state Election Law and concludes that “the use of campaign funds to pay for legal fees associated with litigation challenging the actions of the Committee on Legislative and Executive Compensation would be ‘provided in connection with the execution of the duties of public office,’ and is permissible.”
O’Mara contends that the Compensation Committee was authorized only to determine whether a legislative salary increase was warranted and, if so, to set new compensation levels. The committee’s additional actions -- including a near-total ban on a legislator’s ability to earn an outside, private-sector income and tying the receipt of legislative salary increases to the on-time adoption of the annual state budget -- fall far beyond the intended powers of the Compensation Committee, O’Mara added.
Citing Section 2, Paragraph 2 of the authorizing legislation (Part HHH of Chapter 59 of the Laws of 2018), O’Mara stressed that the legislation creating the Compensation Committee, enacted as part of the 2018-2019 state budget, is explicit that “the committee shall determine whether, on January 1, 2019, the ANNUAL SALARY AND ALLOWANCES (emphasis added) of members of the Legislature…WARRANT AN INCREASE (emphasis added).”
O’Mara, who has long practiced law as a private-sector attorney and is presently a member of the Barclay Damon LLP law firm in its Elmira office, issued the following statement today:
“The significant changes made by the Compensation Committee to the Legislature’s structure and makeup were not contemplated by the authorizing legislation. Alterations to the part-time Legislature as established in our New York State Constitution can and should only be made by a Constitutional Amendment put forth in a referendum to the voters.
“Furthermore, the Committee’s linking of any salary increase to final budget adoption is inappropriate, at best, and more akin to extortion, while it further erodes the checks and balances, and the separation of powers between the Executive and the Legislature indispensable to democratic government. It risks a dangerous and a troubling strike at the Legislature’s independence.
“Consequently, I believe the actions of the Compensation Committee fundamentally and profoundly alter the holding of public office as a New York State legislator. This was never intended by the Legislature in the legislation establishing the Compensation Committee and, in fact, falls far outside the Committee’s legally authorized powers.
“The Committee’s action, outside of determining whether a salary increase was warranted and what that compensation level should be, violated the law and should be challenged. The Board of Elections opinion is therefore welcome and clearly opens an avenue for legislators like myself to consider and possibly more fully pursue a legal challenge.”
Saturday, January 26, 2019
Obituary: Geraldine R. "Gerri" Lash, 75
Geraldine was born on Jan. 8, 1943 in Chicago, Ill. to Walter and Helen (Zapotoczny) Lash.
In 1966, Alfred State College appointed Geraldine Instructor in the Department of General Education of General Studies. She held that position until 1973 when she was promoted to Assistant Professor of English. Geri retired from Alfred State College in September of 2001 after 35 years of teaching.
Geri is survived by a sister-in-law, Patricia Lash of Orland Park, Ill.; two nephews, Walter (Brandi) Lash of Stow, Ohio and Andrew Lash of Orland Park, Ill; and her kind and caring neighbors of 30 years, Kathy Feldman and Sheila Holloway.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a brother, Walter Lash and longtime companion, Theodore Burakoff.
Geri was a faithful supporter of the Hornell Area Humane Society and loved dogs. When her health allowed, she had dogs of her own. In later years, she enjoyed the long daily walks with her neighbor’s dogs. She was also an avid gardener in her younger days and took great pride in her home grown vegetables. As an English professor, Geri loved books and had a passion for literature. She enjoyed reading, especially mystery novels. Geri also enjoyed eating out. A favorite pastime of hers was the many lunch dates with Theodore.
Per her wishes, there will be no prior visitation. There will be a graveside service in the spring when her ashes will be laid to rest next to her parents in Resurrection Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleums in Justice, Ill. Arrangements are under the direction of Baker-Swan Funeral Home in Andover.
Memorial contributions in Geri’s name may be made to Hornell Area Humane Society, 7649 Industrial Park Road, Hornell, NY 14843.
PA: Tioga County woman killed in crash
Mansfield-based state police say one person was killed in a single vehicle crash just before 10 a.m. on Friday. It happened on Route 414 in Liberty Township. Troopers said Herbert Harrison Jr.,76, of Middlebury Center was driving eastbound on a snowy downhill section of highway when he lost control. His pick-up truck struck a sign and the passenger side then struck a tree...but impacting a second tree. A passenger, Darlene Harrison, 77, was flown to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville where she died.
Wellsville Lions football coach schedules players meeting/sign ups
PRESS RELEASE:
New Wellsville Varsity Football Coach Frank Brown will be having the first 2019 players meeting and sign ups on Monday from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the high school weight room.
This will be an opportunity to come and meet Coach Brown and the new coaching staff.
It is open to all students interested in playing modified and varsity football. it is for students currently in sixth grade to 11th grade.
Allegany County deals with lightning strikes, letters of complaints and Assessor training issues
These are the draft minutes of the Allegany County Ways and Means Committee meeting minutes held on January 16th and just released:
WAYS & MEANS
COMMITTEE
January 16, 2019
Committee Members Present: P. Stockin, D. Fanton, P. Curran,
D. Decker, D. Healy, J. Hopkins, D. Root, C. Crandall (Absent: S. Havey)
Others Present: S. Alsworth (Town of Wellsville Supervisor),
L. Ballengee, G. Barnes, H. Bedow, T. Boyde, J. Budinger, J. Burdick, W.
Dibble, K. Dirlam, K. Francisco, K. Graves, B. Harris, J. Henry, K. Hooker, C.
Knapp, R. Lynch, J. Ricci, B. Riehle, T. Ross, T. Shaw, M. Washer
Media Present: C. Potter – The Spectator
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m.
by Ways & Means Committee Chairman Philip Stockin.
Assessor Training
Committee Chairman Stockin stated that Town of Wellsville
Supervisor Shad Alsworth has attended the meeting to discuss the County’s
support in the training cost associated with preparing a qualified assessor for
the Town of Wellsville and other surrounding townships. Mr. Stockin continued
that since this first came to his attention late last week, he has had several
questions that he still has not received answers to. Mr. Stockin made the
decision to postpone any discussion and/or decision regarding this until the
February 20 Ways & Means Committee meeting. Legislator Fanton stated that
this is an unusual request, and they typically don’t contribute to the training
of an assessor. Committee Chairman Stockin stated all of that will be
discussed; however, he has questions he needs answered by the County Attorney
first.
Acceptance of
Insurance Check for 2012 Ford F350
Clerk of the Board Brenda Rigby Riehle requested a
resolution accepting a check in the amount of $2,835.67 from the New York
Municipal Insurance Reciprocal (NYMIR) representing the cost to repair our 2012
Ford F350 Truck (VIN #1FD7W3E60CEC27364) assigned to the Public Works
Department that was involved in a motor vehicle/deer accident on December 14,
2018, at approximately 8:00 a.m. The funds should be appropriated to the 2019
Budget in account CS1931.429 (Risk Retention – Uninsured Property Loss) with a
like sum placed in revenue account CS1930.2680.00 (Insurance Recovery). Legislator
Hopkins asked if this vehicle is part of the leasing program, and Mrs. Riehle
stated, no. This request was approved on a motion made by Legislator Fanton,
seconded by Legislator Curran, and carried. Prepare Resolution
Acceptance of
Insurance Check for Lightning Strike
Mrs. Riehle requested a resolution accepting a check in the
amount of $118,168.76 from the New York Municipal Insurance Reciprocal (NYMIR)
representing the final settlement for damages to electronic equipment sustained
during a May 22, 2018, lightning strike. The funds should be appropriated to
CS1931.429 (Risk Retention – Uninsured Property Loss) with a like sum placed in
revenue account CS1930.2680.00 (Insurance Recovery).
Full Cost of Repair or Replace of Damaged equipment:
$152,104.74
Less Applicable Depreciation: $ 22,285.83
Actual Cash Value Loss: $129,818.91
Less Deductible: waived
Less Prior Payments: (NYMIR Ck #96097 dtd. 09/27/18) $
11,650.15
Net Amount Claimed: $118,168.76
Legislator Healy asked what the damage was. Mrs. Riehle
stated it was damage to electrical equipment in the penthouse. This request was
approved on a motion made by Legislator Healy, seconded by Legislator Root, and
carried. Prepare Resolution
Standard Office
Hours
County Administrator Timothy Boyde stated that after
conducting a thorough investigation and speaking with County Department Heads,
it is his recommendation that effective June 1, 2019, the core hours of the
County will be set to 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. year round. A few departments have
requested to maintain a longer work day where employees can flex their hours
accordingly, and these types of requests can be approved by the County
Administrator on a case-by-case basis, but the minimum standard core hours for
all offices will be from 8:30 am. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Legislator Healy asked if we have standard hours already in place. County
Attorney Carissa Knapp stated it’s debatable. The County has adopted
legislation setting summer hours; however, Attorney Knapp indicated that she
did not see specific legislation setting the non-summer hours, although several
departments are statutorily required to maintain office hours from 9:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. Mr. Boyde stated that a foot traffic study revealed that our County
offices have more traffic in the morning than they do from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.,
and we want to continue accommodating that. Mr. Boyde stated there are a number
of ways to address this; however, current practice, which is also what our
employees as well as the general public have become accustomed to, is 8:30 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. with some departments operating 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Legislator
Healy stated our job is to serve the general public, and despite what everyone
says, this doesn’t best serve them. Chairman Crandall stated there are lots of
times they as a Board move something forward without doing their homework and
“shoot themselves in the foot many times.” Chairman Crandall continued that it
appears the homework has been done, the right questions have been asked, and
Mr. Boyde has included the right people in his discussions regarding the
matter. Committee Chairman Stockin indicated that he sat in on a management
meeting regarding this issue and feels it’s been pretty well covered.
Legislator Graves stated he doesn’t doubt Mr. Boyde has done his homework and
asked how this affects the Courts. Mr. Boyde stated it doesn’t; they already
have their own hours. Legislator Graves asked about Union contracts. Mr. Boyde
stated they are also a part of this, and they are making sure to stay within
contract terms. Legislator Barnes asked what the standard work week is for
employees. Mr. Boyde stated it does vary; however, the majority of our
employees work a 35-hour week. This request was approved on a motion made by
Legislator Fanton, seconded by Legislator Decker, and carried. (Opposed: D.
Healy) Prepare Resolution
Authorization to
Purchase Software
Mr. Boyde requested approval to enter into an agreement with
AdastraGov for the provision of the Labor Costing Module software service(s).
This service will be used as a cost analysis service for all upcoming labor
negotiations. The associated costs for this service is $56,500 over a five-year
period with annual installments of $9,000. The fee includes a one-time
implementation fee of $11,500. The funds necessary to finance this software
will be drawn from H1680.200 – Software Upgrades in the 2019 Budget. The
Contract has been reviewed and approved by the County Attorney. Mr. Boyde noted
that we are receiving a $1,000 discount, and we will be the first contractor
using this service east of the Mississippi. Legislator Fanton asked if other
departments will be able to utilize the software. Mr. Boyde stated it will be
able to tie in with payroll, tracking benefits, etc. This request was approved
on a motion made by Legislator Fanton, seconded by Legislator Root, and
carried. Prepare Resolution
Constituent
Complaint Letters
Chairman Crandall addressed the Board stating he is not sure
if it’s just that time of year, but in the last 24 hours he has received five
complaint letters. He is unsure if everyone on the Board is receiving them as
well, but those who are should forward them to him along with Mr. Boyde and
Mrs. Riehle. Chairman Crandall continued that some of the letters contain
matters that need to be addressed such as issues with our employees, local
issues, property tax issues, as well as concern over proposals coming from the
Governor. Chairman Crandall went on to say that he wants to make sure they
aren’t sending out 15 different responses, and advised the Board to refrain
from entering into social media debates prior to them talking as a group and
taking a position on the issues.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the
Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 3:21 p.m. following a motion by
Legislator Fanton, seconded by Legislator Decker, and carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Meghan Washer, Confidential Secretary to Clerk of the Board
Allegany County Board of Legislators
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