Steuben County 911 Center adds time-saving program

BATH – The Steuben County Public Safety and Corrections Committee approved Monday adding a time-saving system to the county 911 Center.

The Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP) will send information from automated alarms, such as ADT and Doyle directly to the 911 computer system for immediate dispatch, according to county 911 Deputy Director Tina Goodwin.

In the past, Steuben’s 911 dispatchers have fielded calls from alarm monitoring stations and automated alarms installed across the county including medical, fire and police emergencies from personal devices, schools and businesses. After gathering all the necessary information, dispatchers then contact emergency responders to report the alarm has been triggered. With the ASAP program, information will be processed in seconds -- not minutes--  for dispatch of emergency responders.

The new $15,665 system will reduce significantly the number of calls the center handles annually, Goodwin said.

Steuben dispatchers receive more than 95,000 phone calls annually, with roughly 3,600 responses and more than 10,000 phone calls generated by automatic alarms, she said. ASAP also will send the county 911 Center a report of the calls received and dispatched.

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In other news, the county 911 Center has been awarded $187,541 under the state Public Safety Answering Points Operations Grant Program. The grant covers eligible public safety call-taking and dispatching expenses.

SPCA serving Allegany County, Hornell Humane urgently need supplies

SPCA- ALLEGANY CO

160 animals rescued! NEEDED: Good quality hay for feeding, bedding hay or straw, horse feed, sheep feed, goat feed, chicken feed, cracked corn, dairy feed, puppy food (Puppy Chow), blankets and newspapers.For people wanting to drop off directly: they are asking that all donations be taken to the new BELMONT State Route 19 location.
 
The old Wellsville location is serving as housing only. They have a PayPal donation link on their Facebook & website. Asked us to link it in any social media post we do. Great edible hay is their biggest need ie: They had 100 bales of hay delivered on the Fri/Sat of the huge seizure & the animals went through it all within 3-4 days.

Per Lynda with the SPCA: "we can also use Dog leashes...dog food, bowls 4-5 quart, puppy food (Puppy Chow brand), tractor supply gift cards, dog treats, “Nyla” bones, dog toys, Kong's...monetary donations help too as we had to quickly purchase many water troughs, water heaters, many tarps, cow mats, etc. Also helps pay medical bills.”

HORNELL HUMANE SOCIETY- (Finger Lakes SPCA assisting with seized animals) Took in 30+ dogs from “puppy mill”. The Director, Mary, stated that they have had many donations and seem to be doing well. They still specifically lack collars, leashes, toys, used blankets (all sizes) & adult dog food: wet=Purina One------- dry=Purina as well. They are ok on heating pads & puppy food for now HOWEVER- they anticipate long terms needs as a few of the rescued females are suspected to be pregnant. They still have 17 on site & the rest have gone to Finger Lakes SPCA.

Specifics from their original post on FB below:

Donations of puppy food, collars, blankets, large crates, or donations to our Frosty Fund (for medical care) are greatly appreciated.

On Monday January 21st, the Hornell Humane Society, the Finger Lakes SPCA, Inc., the Canisteo Dog Shelter and the Steuben County Sheriff's Office seized a total of 32 adult dogs, six puppies, and one kitten in the town of Howard. These dogs were all part of a puppy mill that ran for over 20 years.

We are thankful for all parties involved, and a special thank you to Deputy Payne, Sergeant Scott, Deputy Butler and Dr. Doucette for their vital assistance. We would like to remind the community to please say something if you see something.

Life Line Screenings-Fillmore still has appointments open

Arc Art on Display at the Wellsville Creative Arts Center

WELLSVILLE, NY – Allegany Arc, an agency for the rights and full participation of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, invites the public to view their 2019 Arc Art exhibit at the Wellsville Creative Arts Center, 124 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY. Arc Art will be on display through March 31st. 

“We are honored to have partnered with the Wellsville Creative Arts Center for 12 years to promote disability awareness, and to encourage individuals with disabilities to explore new activities and discover their inner artist,” says Carrie Redman, Allegany Arc’s Director of Administrative Services. “Arc Art is a celebration of self-expression by artists with differing abilities and this year’s Arc Art exhibit coincides with March being National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Arc Art honors individuals with disabilities throughout Allegany County and provides a stimulating and supportive environment that promotes creative expression, independence, dignity, and community integration.”

“The goal of the Arc Art program is to encourage arts among individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by giving them a place to exhibit their artwork while increasing awareness within the general population about the creativity and talent of people with disabilities,” says Redman. “Over 20 artists are displaying their work in the Arc Art exhibit. The works on display demonstrates the extraordinary creativity of its makers through an abundance of styles and images. In some instances, the artist’s disability directly influences their art; in other cases, their disability has little or no effect on their work.”

Arc Art is a celebration of self-expression by artists with differing abilities. It is an Allegany Arc sponsored outlet for artists with special needs to not only express themselves through art, but to raise community awareness of the diversity and value of artistic expression.

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“Unity,” created by Allegany Arc’s Day Habilitation program participants, is one of many Arc artworks that can be seen on display at the Wellsville Creative Arts Center during the months of February and March. 

Wellsville: Howe auditorium to host "Taylor 2"

Obituary: Loretta M. (Stearns) Koubek, 86, formerly of Friendship

Loretta M. (Stearns) Koubek:  Loving Mother, grandmother 

Loretta M. (Stearns) Koubek, 86, of 6630 Foxmoor Dr., Zephyrhills, Florida, and formerly of Friendship, New York, passed away at home Monday, February 4, 2019.

Loretta was born May 14, 1932, in Friendship, the daughter of Glenn H. and Margaret “Peggy” (Brundage) Stearns.  In 1949, she married William C. “Bill” Koubek, who predeceased her in 1983.  Following the death of her husband she later became the fiancée and longtime companion of Harold “Lefty” Miller, who predeceased her in 2010.  She was also predeceased by her only sibling, a brother, James G. Stearns Sr., as well as her step father Oliver F. Watson, daughter in law, Annette (Higby) Koubek, and one nephew, James G. Stearns, Jr.

She first volunteered at the local newspaper, The Friendship Volunteer, before becoming a full time employee at Armbruster’s Red and White in Friendship.  In 1969, she joined the staff at the Friendship branch of the First Trust Union Bank.  She continued working at the bank until she retired in 1988.  

After retiring she and Lefty became “snowbirds” traveling each year between their homes in Friendship and Zephyrhills.  During the winter months Loretta volunteered at the Florida Hospital in Dade City and in 2007 received the top volunteer award. 

She was a past member of the Friendship Firemen’s Auxiliary, a past member on the board of Maple Grove Cemetery, Friendship and an active member of the Zephyrhills Red Hats.  She also enjoyed playing cards, bunco, bingo, and reading.

She is survived by a daughter, Gail (Gary) O’Rourke, Orlando, Florida, a son John Koubek, Olean, two granddaughters Pamela and Michelle, two great granddaughters Bailey and Aliana, a sister-in-law, Aletha “Lea” Stearns, a step sister Pauline Walker, one nephew and several nieces and cousins.

There will be no visitation.  Private graveside services will be held in Maple Grove Cemetery, Friendship, New York, at the convenience of the family.

Memorials may be made to Gulfside Hospice, 2061 Collier Pkwy, Land O’Lakes Florida, 34639.

Arrangements are under direction of the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., Cuba. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.rinkerfuneralhome.com.

 

SILVER SPRINGS MAN GOING TO PRISON FOR OVER 16 YEARS FOLLOWING CONVICTION ON CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGE

Buffalo, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Ronald Caryl, 26, of Silver Springs, NY, who was convicted of conspiracy to produce child pornography, was sentenced to serve 200 months in prison and 20 years supervised release by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo.  
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Aaron J. Mango and Stephanie O. Lamarque, who handled the case, stated that on February 14, 2017, the defendant began communicating on MeetMe.com, a social networking service, with a 23-year-old woman in Nashville, Tennessee. During the conversation, the two began to discuss Caryl providing the woman with $300 to have sex with her. The woman wrote, “just $300 and u do what u want to me.”  The defendant replied, “do you have a young girl who could join I’ll pay more...you into young girls”?  The woman responded, “as long as they r 18 and older,” to which Caryl replied, “Ya I meant younger I’ll pay 6000.” The woman replied, “I can’t put things in her mouth she gets sick she’s disabled.” The defendant went on to say, “show me your daughter,” and then the woman allegedly sent a picture to the defendant. Caryl continued to press the woman to send naked pictures of her one-year-old daughter.The victim’s mother was prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office in the Middle District of Tennessee. She has pleaded guilty and is awaiting sentencing in federal court in Tennessee. 
A MeetMe.com staff member identified the possible endangerment of a minor and illegal content and notified the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) who in turn notified the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“The depravity of the conduct by both the defendant and the disabled infant’s mother is unthinkable,” stated U.S. Attorney Kennedy. “Child predators, such as the defendant, belong in cages so they cannot continue to victimize children. Parents, such as the victim’s mother, who fail to wrap their arms around their children in order to protect them in the face of such predators, deserve to have those arms handcuffed behind their back.”
The sentencing is the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of investigation, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Gary Loeffert. Additional assistance was also provided by the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office, under the direction of Sheriff Gregory J. Rudolph, the Cheektowaga Police Department, under the direction of Chief David J. Zack, and the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office, under the direction of Sheriff James R. Voutour.

Partial Obituary: Theodore L. "Ted" Taylor, Rushford

Rushford - Theodore L. “Ted” Taylor of 8934 Lower Street died Monday, February 4, 2019 in Bath VA Medical Center.

 

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Obituary: William F. “Bill” Whitwood, 81, of Wellsville

William F. “Bill” Whitwood, 81, of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, February 3, 2019 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville after a lengthy illness.  Born April 6, 1937, in Friendship, he was the son of Allen and Hazel Bump Whitwood and attended Friendship Central School.  On December 1, 1956, in Friendship, he married the former Dorothy L. “Dot” Collins, who predeceased him on July 6, 2016 after 60 years of marriage.  He owned and operated Whitwood Motors for many years as well as working at several local car dealerships.  Bill was a member and past captain of Grant Duke Hose Co. and a member of the Wellsville Elks and Wellsville Moose.  Surviving are:  five children, Victoria (John) Morris, Shelley Valentine, Bill Whitwood, Lisa Whitwood, and Rick Whitwood; 11 grandchildren;  23 great-grandchildren and one on the way.  In keeping with Bill’s wishes, there will be no viewing or funeral service. The family will have a private celebration of his life at a later date.  Memorials may be made to the Grant Duke House Co #1, 80 Stevens St., Wellsville, NY 14895.  Arrangements are entrusted to Mulholland-Crowell Funeral Home, Wellsville, NY.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.

Obituary: James E. Meehan, 75, Wellsville

WELLSVILLE - James E. Meehan, 75, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Jones Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born August 2, 1943 in DuBois, PA, the son of the late Charles and Maxine (Leitzell) Meehan. On July 20, 1968 at Sacred Heart Church in Genesee, PA he married Betty L. Cimpritz who survives.

Jim was raised in Wellsville and was a1961 graduate of Wellsville High School. He attended the Erie County Technical Institute from 1963 to 1965, and Alfred State College from 1968 to 1971. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army beginning his basic training at Fort Dix, NJ in 1965. After his aircraft maintenance training he served in Vietnam from September 1965 to September 1966. From September 1966 to March of 1967 he served at Fort Bragg, NC. He also served with the U.S. Army Reserve from 1974 to 1985. He began his career at Turbodyne Corporation in Wellsville in 1967 as a detail draftsman, and retired as a senior designer in 2005, after 37 years of service. 

He was a 49 year member of the McEwen Hose Company/Wellsville Fire Company; where he served as President, Captain, Trustee, and was the Chief of the Wellsville Volunteer Fire Department in 1993 and 1994. He was a member of the Allegany County Fireman's Association, the Southwestern Association of Volunteer Fireman, the New York State Fire Chiefs Association, and was a Fire Investigator for Allegany County. He was a member of the Morrison Hayes Post 702, American Legion, the Frank B. Church Post 2530 VFW, and the Wellsville Moose Lodge 601. He was an avid baseball fan and loved to take his grandson, Nicholas to Yankee games. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing golf and watching his grandson play baseball.  Surviving in addition to his wife, are two daughters, Lori (Brian) Meehan-McLymont of Brookfield, CT, and Sherri (Larry) Salvato of Rochester, a grandson, Nicholas James Tanner, three step grandchildren, Ryan, Lauren and Jordyn, a sister-in-law, Julie Morsman of Genesee, PA, several cousins, and nieces and nephews, including Joe, Kevin, and Bill Morsman, and their families. He was predeceased in addition to his parents by a beloved aunt, Helen Leitzell.

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the  J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral will be Wednesday, February 6, at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home with Rev. Joseph Dougherty presiding. Burial with military honors will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Please consider memorial donations to the Hart Comfort house or the Wellsville Volunteer Fire Department. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Underage drinking detail in Cattaraugus County results in 3 arrests

PRESS RELEASEOn February 2, 2019, the New York State Police in Cattaraugus County and the New York State Liquor Authority conducted an underage enforcement detail checking for compliance at 10 establishments that resulted in 3 arrests. The following people were arrested under the New York Alcoholic Beverage Control Law, Section 65- Prohibited sale to a person under the age of 21:

Shannon T. Shelton, 33, of Olean, an employee of Portville Liquor in Portville was issued an apperance ticket for Portville Village court returnable at a later date.

Amy L Ginnitti, 47, of Little Valley, an employee of the Clinton Bar and Grill on Clinton Street in the City of Salamanca was issued an appearance ticket for Salamanca City Court returnable at a later date.

N. Maxine Phanco, 52, of Randolph, an employee of Central Lanes in the City of Salamanca was issued an appearance ticket for Salamanca City Court returnable at a later date.

The following establishments were checked and found to be in compliance:

7- Eleven , 55 S Main Street, Portville, NY 14770
7- Eleven , 131 W. State Street , Olean, NY, 14760
3rd Base , 1302 W. State Street, Olean, NY, 14760
Allens Wine and Liquor, 1411 W. State Street, Olean, NY, 14760
On the Side liquor, 2828 W. State Street, Olean, NY, 14760
Brick House Bar and Grill, 181 W. Main Street, Allegany, NY, 14706
The Wildwood Grill and Saloon, 53 Wildwood Ave, Salamanca, NY, 14779

Obituary: Lynne C. Faecke, 64, Wellsville native

Lynne C. Faecke, 64, passed away Friday January 25 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY.
Ms. Faecke was born on Nov. 28, 1954 in Wellsville to Julius and Hazel (Cripps) Faecke. She graduated in 1972 from Belmont Central School. She earned an Associate’s Degree in Accounting from Alfred State College.
Lynne worked at Accord Corp in Belmont for 29 years as Director of Housing and Facilities. She was very passionate about assisting people to find affordable housing. She undertook many maintenance tasks herself to ensure their comfort.
Lynne is survived by a sister, Jill Jerome of Lexington GA.
She was predeceased by her husband Ray Spencer.
Lynne loved her pets and her garden. In particular, she liked to grow vegetables to can and freeze for winter. She enjoyed the outdoors and walking in the woods on her property. She was very generous and enjoyed surprising friends with presents. Lynne would always step up to help a friend in need.
​There will be a memorial service in her honor in early April.

Flooding possible for parts of WNY

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1102 AM EST Sat Feb 2 2019

...Ice Jam Flooding Threat Late Sunday Night through Wednesday
Night...

Southerly winds will bring warm air into Western New York early
next week. This period of above freezing temperatures will result
in extensive snow melt. There will be some opportunities for
rainfall that will accompany this period of warmer weather and
the combination of the two will result in rises on area rivers
and creeks.

The primary risk for flooding will be due to snowmelt and ice
jams. Area creeks and rivers have thick ice in place. Rapid rises
in water level can break up this ice, which can then become
jammed where there are constrictions in the river or creek
channel, such as curves or other restrictions. People living in
areas that are prone to ice jam flooding should take the time in
advance to prepare for the potential for flooding Monday through
Wednesday night.


Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua-
Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia,
Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville
1102 AM EST Sat Feb 2 2019

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

The Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of western New York...including the following
  counties...Cattaraugus...Chautauqua...Genesee...Niagara...
  Northern Erie...Orleans...Southern Erie and Wyoming.

* From late Sunday night through late Wednesday night.

* The combination of snow melt and rain may result in flooding
  on some area creeks and rivers. Due to the recent lake effect
  snow event in western New York this past week, liquid amounts
  in the snow pack average 2 to 4 inches. Ice jams will be
  possible. Rainfall during the watch will average between a
  quarter inch to a half inch.

* Snow melt and warming temperatures Sunday through next week
  will soften river and creek ice. Ice jam concerns would then
  continue through Wednesday night. The most susceptible areas
  for potential ice jams are the Buffalo Creeks, Cattaraugus
  Creek, and the upper Allegany River, although they can happen
  anywhere.

Town of Bath – Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (Steuben County)

NY State audit summary:
Auditors reviewed 125 real property tax exemptions totaling $52.1 million and identified issues with 21 exemptions. Sixteen exemptions totaling $738,693 in town-exempted assessed value lacked one or more pieces of supporting documentation to determine eligibility or verify the accuracy of the exemption calculation. Auditors also found five exemptions were incorrectly calculated.

Audit Objective

Determine whether the Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions.

Key Findings

We reviewed properties with 125 agricultural, non-profit and not-for-profit, senior citizen, volunteer firefighter, veteran and other exemptions. The Assessor:

• Granted exemptions without required applications, renewal forms or other supporting documentation.
• Incorrectly calculated granted exemptions.
• Did not report the transfer of all property with exemptions to the County as required.

Key Recommendations

The Assessor should:

• Ensure granted exemptions are authorized, supported, accurately calculated and continue to meet eligibility requirements.
• Report the transfer of property with exemptions to the County to ensure the new owner is billed for the prorated share of taxes.

Town officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action.
The full audit can be viewed HERE.

Allegany County District 2 legislators to meet with municipal leaders and public on Feb. 14

Potter County Artisan Center Open House

The Potter County Artisan Center in Coudersport  will be hosting “Sweet Art” Open House Saturday February 9  from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. The center is decorated with a Valentine’s Day. There will be a variety of affordable  art by local artisans, live music, free refreshments, a chance to meet area artists and a door prize drawing featuring some samples of the work displayed (no purchase necessary). 

The Potter County Artisan Center is located at 227 North Main Street Coudersport, PA. The center is open Noon to 4:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday; and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday.

For more information, call 814-274-8165; visit the center’s website www.pottercountyartisancenter.com or go to it’s Face Book page: https://www.facebook.com/pottercountyartisancenter/?ref=br_rs

Multiple arrests in Steuben County drug raid

Village of Bath Police Department-
Steuben County Sheriff’s Office-
Search Warrant/Arrests Media Release
February 1, 2019
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Members of the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office, Village of Bath Police Department and City of Corning Police Department executed two search warrants on Wednesday January 30th, 2019 in the Bath area as the result of an investigation conducted by the Steuben County District Attorney’s Drug initiative, including investigators from the Sheriff’s Office, Village of Bath Police Department and City of Corning Police Department. This investigation was initiated due to complaints of suspected drug trafficking at two residences.
The Steuben County Sheriff’s Office Critical Incident Response Team entered and secured a residence located at 7202, Apt. 102, State Route 54, Bath New York at about 4pm with the assistance of the Village of Bath Police Department. Two people were arrested and a quantity of suspected crack cocaine and cash were seized. It is alleged that William Q.C. Randall, Jr., age 35, of Rochester New York possessed a quantity of crack cocaine packaged for sale. Mr. Randall was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, a class B Felony. Mr. Randall was arraigned in Bath Town Court and remanded to the Steuben County Jail without bail. John E. Banks, Jr., age 57, of Rochester New York was charged with Criminal Nuisance in the first degree, a class E felony, for allegedly having knowledge and allowing the criminal activity in the residence. Mr. Banks was arraigned in Bath Town Court and remanded to the Steuben County Jail in lieu of $10,000 cash bail or $20,000 Property bond.
Approximately ten minutes later the initiative team entered and secured a second residence, at 207 East Steuben Street in the Village of Bath New York. It is alleged that Jemarr T. Smith, age 34, of Rochester, New York provided a false identity of himself to a Village of Bath police officer and was charged with False Personation. It is also alleged that Mr. Smith was wanted due to an active New York State Parole warrant and a warrant issued from a Chautauqua County Court for Obstructing Governmental Administration and False Personation. Mr. Smith is currently on parole for Attempted Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree. Mr. Smith was arraigned in Bath Village Court and remanded to the Steuben County Jail without bail.
Both investigations are on-going with future charges expected.

Obituary: Leon Baxter Reed, 82, Coudersport

Leon Baxter Reed, 82, of Coudersport, PA, died Thursday, January 31, 2019 in his home.  Born April 12, 1936, in Ridgway, he was the son of Lester and Iola Alice Baxter Noragon.  He was raised by his maternal grandparents, Devere and Josie Newton Baxter until age 9, when he went to live with his mother and Henry Reed, who adopted him.  On September 13, 1956, in Akron, NY, he married the former Betty McGuire, who predeceased him on April 27, 1997.  On December 27, 1997, in Falconer, NY, he married the former Shirley Kay Brownell, who survives.  A US Army Veteran, he served honorably from 1959 – 1961.  A graduate of Coudersport High School, he was employed as a millwright and electrical engineer by Blackstone Corp./Valeo for over 40 years.  Leon was an active member of Levant Wesleyan Church in Falconer, where served as a board member and CYC leader, Falconer Kiwanas, Cub Scout and Boy Scout Scoutmaster for Troop #123 in Falconer, Sweden Valley Faith United Methodist Church, American Legion Potter Post #192 in Coudersport, and served as President of the Potter County Historical Society for several years.  Surviving besides his wife, Kay, are:  a son, Leon B. (Kimberly) Reed, Jr. of Jamestown, NY;  a grandson, Leon B. Reed, III of Jamestown; four step-children, Debra (Joseph) Borer of Friendship, NY, David (Mary) Szczudlik, Jr. of Alden, NY, Michael (Daisey) Szczudlik of Ellenville, NY, Dennis Szczudlik of Alden, NY;  three step-grandchildren, Elizabeth (Metta) Crouse, Megan Szczudlik, and Shirley Szczudlik;  nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Elaine Setzer.  A Memorial Service will be announced on a later date.  Burial will be in Reed Cemetery, Borie, PA.  Memorials may be made to the Potter County Historical Society, P.O. Box 605, Coudersport, PA 16915 or Levant Wesleyan Church, 1670 Lindquist Dr., Falconer, NY 14733.  Arrangements are entrusted to Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfuneralhome.com.

Wellsville: Weidrick Road bridge scheduled to be replaced - County action still required

TO: The Members of the Allegany County Board of Legislators 
FROM: Justin D. Henry, Superintendent

RE: 2019 County/Town Bridge Cost-Sharing Program

In accordance with Section 238 of the New York State Highway Law, this Department is submitting to the Board for its review a condition and feasibility report on the following Town system bridge, to be

constructed under the County/Town Bridge Cost-Sharing Program: as per County Resolution No. 65-95.

LOCATION/STRUCTURE NUMBER: 
Location: Weidrick Road, Town of Wellsville, B.I.N. 2254400, Local Bridge # 26-04

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT EXISTING CONDITIONS: 
The present structure consists of a severely deteriorated single lane truss bridge with a timber deck and asphalt overlay supported by concrete and sheet piling abutments and wing-walls. This structure is 105feet long, 17 feet wide, has a 0 degree skew and was built in 1953.

PROPOSED CORRECTIVE ACTION:

It is proposed to replace the entire structure with either a steel beam/concrete deck superstructure or a through truss and concrete deck on new concrete abutments and wing walls and upgrading the guide rail system to current standards. It is anticipated that the new structure will need to be longer to allow flood flows of the Genesee River. This project has been funded through Federal and State funding
with a local share broken down to 4.25% County and 0.75% Town and has been set up with Capital Account #H5929 with the County share already allocated.

JUSTIFICATION:

The existing truss is severely deteriorated and can no longer carry loads as originally designed. The current structure is posted with a 3 ton weight restriction. This road serves as a school bus route, a collector for area businesses, a U.S. mail route and as an emergency access for local residents.

DETOUR:

There will not be an on-site detour.

Estimated Cost: $ 2,140,000.00

Federal/State Share: $ 2,033,000.00

County Share: (4.25%) $ 90,950.00

Town Share: (0.75%) $ 16,050.00 

Allegany County 911 Center Report - January 2019