'Hidden In Plain Sight' opens at the Fosdick-Nelson Gallery, featuring work by five local artists

ALFRED, NY – The Fosdick-Nelson Gallery is proud to present “Hidden in Plain Sight”, an exhibition curated by Alfred University professor emerita Anne Currier, featuring work by five local artists: George Hrycun, Sharon McConnell, Jackie Pancari, Amanda Parry Oglesbee, and Brian Oglesbee.

The exhibition, which will include drawing, prints on fabric, sculptural glass, oil painting and photography, will be on view Feb. 1-22 with an opening reception on Friday, Feb. 1, from 7-9 p.m. “Hidden in Plain Sight” artists will participate in a gallery talk on Feb. 6 at 12:15 p.m. at the Fosdick-Nelson Gallery. The gallery talk and reception are open to the public. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays and 1-3 p.m. on weekends.

Currier has received awards from the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York Foundation for the Arts, and Alfred University and in 2014, she was recognized as a Fellow of the American Crafts Council. In 2017, she received the Virginia A. Groot Foundation’s First Place Fellowship as well as the Langley Kenzie Award from the Burchfield Penney Art Center, for which she was given a solo exhibition in 2018. Her sculptures have been exhibited nationally and internationally and are included in numerous private and public collections. She has collaborated with Boston Valley Terra Cotta of Orchard Park, NY, on commissions for ceramic tile walls. Currier lives in Scio, NY, where she maintains a studio.

Hrycun will exhibit a number of his drawings that incorporate colored pencil or graphite powder as a medium. The drawings are sparked by his intrigue with the ambiguous character of ordinary visual circumstances. Hrycun’s work has been exhibited nationally and internationally and is in the collections of Bill Gates, Malcolm Forbes, and Ivan Karp. He holds B.A. and B.S. degrees from SUNY Potsdam and an M.F.A. degree from the University of Colorado, Boulder.  He also received an associate degree in technical drafting from BVSD, Boulder, CO. In 2015, Hrycun was awarded a fellowship from the New York Foundation for the Arts. His teaching experience began at the University of Colorado in 1975 teaching sculpture.  In 1978 he taught drawing and sculpture at the University of Wyoming in Laramie. From 1990 through 2006 he taught freshman foundations, drawing, and ceramic systems at Alfred University. Hrycun lives in Scio, NY.
 
McConnell will exhibit over 50 heat-transfer fabric prints. She is the recipient of many awards including individual artist fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, Connecticut Commission on the Arts, Mid-America Art Alliance, New York Foundation for the Arts and the Saltonstall Foundation. McConnell received an M.F.A. from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, an M.S. from Alfred University, and a B.F.A. from Utah State University. Her exhibitions include John Michael Kohler Art Center, Sheboygan, WI, Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago, IL, and Ortlip Gallery, Houghton, NY. Her work has been exhibited in numerous group exhibitions: in Buffalo at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Burchfield Penney Art Center, and Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center; in Chicago at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago Gallery, Zolla Lieberman Gallery, Roy Boyd Gallery and Betty Rymer Gallery; and in Hartford at the Connecticut Commission for the Arts and Real Art Ways. Her work is in the permanent collection of the Burchfield-Penney Art Center and numerous private collections. McConnell has been the director of the Fosdick-Nelson Gallery at Alfred University since 1998. She lives and maintains a studio in Belmont, NY.
Pancari has been a glass artist since 1981. After earning a B.F.A. degree from Temple University’s Tyler School of Art, she briefly joined the staff at the Exploratorium in San Francisco.  Since receiving an M.F.A. degree from Alfred University in 1996, she has taught at The College of Creative Studies in Detroit and at Alfred University. She has led workshops at Pilchuck Glass School, Toyama City Institute of Glass, and Haystack Mountain School. Pancari is a New York Foundation for the Arts grant recipient, a Frederick Carter Fellowship grant recipient, a Fellow at the Creative Glass Center of America at Wheaton Village, and an Artist in Residence at Seto City Cultural Center in Seto, Japan, as well as at Rochester Institute of Technology. Most recently, she has served as a resident artist at The Studio of The Corning Museum of Glass. Her work has been purchased by museums and she continues to show her work nationally and internationally.  Jackie lives in Alfred with her husband, Freddy Fredrickson.
Amanda Parry Oglesbee will exhibit oil paintings that convey an interest in skies and trees, rooted and floating. She holds a B.F.A. from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and an M.S. in Art Education from Alfred University. She studied under Kathryn Nelson in Alfred and Mara Basca in Paris, France.  She was also a founding member of N.A.M.E. Gallery in Chicago, IL. Oglesbee has taught art at Wellsville High School, Nunda Central School, Alfred-Almond Central School and drawing at Alfred University. She was the recipient of a Fulbright Teaching Fellowship to Japan, a teaching grant by The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a residency at the Cite Internationale des Arts, Paris, France. Select solo and group exhibitions include the Albright-Knox Art Gallery; the Memorial Art Gallery; the Art Institute of Chicago; Coohaus Gallery; the Regina Quick Center for the Arts; N.A.M.E. Gallery; the Southern Tier Biennial; the Hinkle Library; the David A. Howe Library; the Wellsville Creative Art Center; Damiani Winery, Floating Lotus and other national and international venues. She is the daughter of the late Nellie and William (Bill) Parry, both Alfred University graduates. Bill was a sculpture professor in the School of Art and Design, Alfred University. Oglesbee lives and works in Wellsville, NY.
Brian Oglesbee attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago from 1970-74, studying etching, photo engraving, and photomechanical printmaking systems. After graduation, he moved to Alfred with his wife, Amanda, and in 1976 he began teaching photography and printmaking at Alfred University. Since 1987, he has maintained a photography studio in Wellsville. In 1995, he began working on a group of pictures combining water and the human form which led to the 2007 publication of “AQUATIQUE: Photographs by Brian Oglesbee.” Inspired by Oglesbee’s book, director Julie Taymor asked him to collaborate with her on the watery scenes in her big-screen adaptation of Shakespeare’s play, “The Tempest” starring Helen Mirren. Oglesbee has been widely exhibited in one-person and group shows around the world. His work is represented in collections in such institutions as the George Eastman House (Rochester, NY), the International Center of Photography (New York, NY), the Museum of Fine Arts (St. Petersburg, FL), the Musée de l’Elysée (Lausanne, Switzerland), the Museum of Fine Arts (Houston, TX), the Brooklyn Museum (Brooklyn, NY), and many private collections. Oglesbee lives and works in Wellsville, NY.

Shinglehouse man faces felony strangulation charge

Coudersport-based troopers on Friday arrested Dustin James Baldwin, 22, of Shinglehouse. He was charged by police with felony strangulation and lesser counts of simple assault and harassment with physical contact. The alleged crimes occurred in Shinglehouse Borough. Baldwin was arraigned at 8:45 a.m. Friday by District Magistrate Kari A. McCleaft. He was released on $25,000 unsecured bail. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for February 6th.

NY State Police Blotter

1/25/19 9:14am- State police arrested Richard Leitzell, 55, of Scio. He was charged with trespass stemming for an incident in the town of Scio On January 16th. He was issued a ticket for court.

1/25/19 10:49am- State police arrested Walter M. Palmer, 36, of Bradford, NY. He was charged with four felony counts of 1st degree reckless endangerment. The charges stem an incident December 26, 2018 in the town of Bradford.

Obituary: Roger E. Long, 65, Galeton

Roger E. Long, 65, of Galeton, PA, died Thursday, January 24, 2019 in his home.  Born April 9, 1953, in Port Allegany, he was the son of Fred R. and F. Virginia Hartman Long.  On August 9, 1975, in Emporium, he married the former Deborah J. Horning, who survives. A graduate of Galeton Area High School and Pittsburgh Art Institute, he owned and operated Bridge Street Marketing Group and Long Stone Company.  He was a member of Galeton Rotary Club and was a Paul Harris Fellow.  Roger loved the outdoors, working with his hands, building and creating.  Surviving besides his wife, Deborah, are:  his father, Fred Long of Galeton;  three sons, Joshua E. (Carrie) Long of Knoxville, Chad E. (Heather) Long of Milford, DE, Brett A. Long of Johnson City, TN;  a granddaughter, Jaley Long;  four step-grandchildren;  aunts, Barbara Hartman, Debbie Hartman, and June Schoonover;  uncles, Art Long and David Bartholomew;  and his faithful companion, Brodie.  He was predeceased by his mother.  A private gathering was held at Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Patterson Cancer Center or Cole Hospice, c/o UPMC Cole, 1001 E. Second St., Coudersport, PA 16915, or the Galeton Public Library, 5 Park Lane, Galeton, PA 16922.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfuneralhome.com.

Pitt-Bradford will not purchase St. Bernard School

BRADFORD, Pa. -After reviewing an extensive feasibility study, officials at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford have decided not to purchase St. Bernard School to house STEM-related academic programs.

Last spring, Pitt-Bradford officials entered into discussions with St. Bernard Parish representatives about the possibility of purchasing and then renovating the school, which would give the university much-needed space to house potential new academic programs as well as enhance existing programs.

Before those discussions could advance further, Pitt-Bradford hired Pittsburgh architectural firm MacLachlan, Cornelius & Filoni to conduct a feasibility study to examine two possible options: purchasing and renovating St. Bernard School or building a new building on campus.

According to that study, the total estimated cost to renovate St. Bernard School to meet the university’s program needs as well as all building code requirements would exceed $34.1 million. The estimated cost to construct a new building on campus would be $22.2 million.

“We extensively reviewed the report and concluded that purchasing St. Bernard School was not a realistic option,” said Lawrence Feick, Pitt-Bradford’s interim president.

Some of the most significant disparities in cost estimates between the two options were in replacing existing systems – plumbing; electrical; and heating, ventilating and air conditioning -- in the school building. For example, the architects estimated it would cost $4.2 million to upgrade the school’s existing HVAC compared to $2.7 million to install an HVAC system in a new building.

Additionally, the estimated cost for interior construction at St. Bernard School was $1.6 million more than it would be for a new building, and site work at the current school was estimated to cost more than $1.5 million than for that at a new building.

“Taking all of those costs into consideration, we will be pursuing a new building on campus for our academic needs,” Feick said.             

Last August, Pitt-Bradford received $2 million from the state to help develop a facility that would house labs, shops, classrooms and other specialized spaces, making it possible for the university to offer new academic programs and enhance existing ones in the STEM fields --- science, technology, engineering and math.

“Providing new and enhanced academic programs will not only benefit future generations of Pitt-Bradford students but also the companies in the region and beyond that hire our graduates,” Feick said.

Holocaust Remembrance Day on Sunday, January 27th

The Eldred World War II Museum will be taking part in the global screening of Who Will Write Our History to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day on Sunday, January 27th. The film will be shown at the Olean JCC Cutco Theatre at 2pm. Admission is free, but donations are accepted and appreciated.

We live in a time when Holocaust awareness is fading, making it imperative that we bring this film to our community. A recent survey by the Claims Conference found that 66% of U.S. millennials and 41% of adults cannot identify what Auschwitz was, while 22% of millennials and 11% of adults "said they had not heard of, or were unsure if they had heard of the Holocaust."

This film will open viewers' eyes to Jewish resisters as they fought to preserve their memory. Their written testimonies are our responsibility now as we forge forward to combat ignorance of the Holocaust and prevent anti-semitism.

This film is underwritten in part by Temple B’Nai Israel Congregation, Olean NY.

Logline

Led by historian Emanuel Ringelblum and known by the code name Oyneg Shabes, a clandestine group of journalists, scholars, and community leaders in the Warsaw Ghetto vowed to defeat Nazi lies and propaganda not with guns or fists but with pen and paper. Now, for the first time, their story is told in the documentary featuring the voices of three- time Academy Award® nominee Joan Allen and Academy Award® winner Adrien Brody.

Short Synopsis

In November 1940, days after the Nazis sealed 450,000 Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto, a secret band of journalists, scholars and community leaders decided to fight back. Led by historian Emanuel Ringelblum and known by the code name Oyneg Shabes, this clandestine group vowed to defeat Nazi lies and propaganda not with guns or fists but with pen and paper. Now, for the first time, their story is told as a feature documentary. Written, produced, and directed by Roberta Grossman and executive produced by Nancy Spielberg, Who Will Write Our History mixes the writings of the Oyneg Shabes archive with new interviews, rarely seen footage and stunning dramatizations to transport us inside the Ghetto and the lives of these courageous resistance fighters. They defied their murderous enemy with the ultimate weapon – the truth – and risked everything so that their archive would survive the war, even if they did not.

About the Global Event:

The Eldred WWII Museum will be taking part in the global screening of the film on Holocaust Remembrance Day. Across the world, on one single day, 1.27.19, movie theaters, churches, mosques, synagogues, universities, museums and community centers will screen WHO WILL WRITE OUR HISTORY.

This film is underwritten in part by Temple B’Nai Israel Congregation, Olean NY. Admission is free, but donations are accepted and appreciated.  See the film on Sunday, January 27th, 2019 at 2 p.m. at the JCC Cutco Theatre 305 North Barry Street Olean, NY 14760. For additional information, contact the museum at info@eldredpaww2museum.com or call 814-225-2220.

Mitrano: Achieving Cybersecurity Requires Diplomacy, Not New Technology

PRESS RELEASE

Denver, CO - Declaring that “Technology alone will not fix the challenge of cyberwarfare,” policy expert Tracy Mitrano called for diplomatic solutions in a speech at the University of Denver Thursday.  

“The more we ratchet up technology the more dangerous it will get,” Mitrano warned. “Treaties and agreements such as those between the United States and Russia for nuclear weapons are a working historical precedent.” She has long advocated for international rules to address nation-state cyber warfare as well as to protect the privacy and security of user’s data.  

“The fact that the internet is everywhere around the world means that a multilateral approach is required in our contemporary context,” Mitrano said. 

Mitrano also called for reforming U.S. privacy laws for both government surveillance and consumer privacy in the electronic realm. “Citizens and consumers of the United States are in desperate need of meaningful privacy legislation,” she said. “The Electronic Communications Privacy Act was passed in 1986, before the Internet was even open to the public.”  

The first wiretapping act was passed in the 1960s, balancing the interests of citizens and law enforcement.  Mitrano said time and technology has since upended that balance. “For example, the USA-Patriot Act tilted the scales towards law enforcement. And one need only mention Faceboo’ to know that it is time for the federal government to balance the needs of consumers with business. Right now, that balance is way out of whack in the favor of business. 

“This area is still new and vibrant,” Mitrano added. “Much work remains to be done to be sure that the United States continues to be a global leader, and to balance the needs of citizens and consumers with those of government and business.” 

She was invited to speak to the Denver campus community by the Vice Chancellor for Information Technologies. Mitrano is the former Director of Information Technology Policy at Cornell University and Academic Dean of a cybersecurity certificate program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. A Democrat, she is making her second run for Congress from New York’s 23^rd district.

Reed Delivers Grant for Council on Addiction Recovery Services

PRESS RELEASE

Washington – Today, Rep. Tom Reed announced a $130,619 grant to provide the Council on Addiction Recovery Services, Inc. (CAReS) with funding to expand medication assisted treatment (MAT) in Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties.
“The Council on Addiction Recovery Services, Inc. provides vital services to the community, and we are thrilled to be able to say we’ve delivered the funds they need,” Tom said. “Fighting addiction is a tough fight and one we care deeply about. CAReS is always there on the front lines helping people, and this funding will allow them to meet the people where they are and provide the services they need. We wish CAReS and those they serve continued success on this journey to recovery.”
Jene Gardner of the Council on Addiction Recovery Services said the grant will allow the expansion of Medication Assisted Treatment to more remote areas that didn’t previously have access, such as the Salamanca, Machias and Gowanda sites. Medication Assisted Treatment is an evidence-based practice that helps treat opioid use disorders.
“This is really filling a gap in our community because transportation is an issue,” Gardner said. “This is an exciting time for us to be able to expand these services.”
Gardner said the council is also partnering with the Allegany Council for Addiction to expand their services as well. Services will be expanded to the Salamanca site in February, while the other two sites will see the expanded services before the end of the grant cycle.
The Council on Addiction Recovery Services is a non-profit organization serving New York’s Southern Tier. As the sole organization providing medication assisted treatment (MAT) to Medicaid patients in the area, CAReS works to connect patients with clinics and coordinate with primary care providers to ensure treatment for addiction.

Obituary: Ronald F. “Ron” Onufry, Sr., 78, of Coudersport

Ronald F. Onufry, Sr. “beloved husband, father, and grandfather”

COUDERSPORT, Pa.- Ronald F. “Ron” Onufry, Sr., 78, of Coudersport, formerly of Hop Bottom, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Monday, January 21, 2019.

Born on June 26, 1940 in Perth Amboy, N.J., he was a son of Theodore Sr. and Regina Horan Onufry.  On November 28, 1963 in Nicholson, he married Patricia H. “Pat” Buffington, who survives.

Ronald was a member of the first graduating class of Mountain View High School in Kingsley.  He was self-employed.

Ron’s greatest love was his family and his strong work ethic.  He was well known for his famous barbeque chicken, using his secret recipe.

Surviving besides his wife are four children, Ronald F. “Ron” (Diane) Onufry, Jr. of Port Allegany, Lorraine M. “Lori” (Jerald) Loomis of Montrose, Michael P. C. (Lisa) Onufry of Austin, and Kimberly J. (Robert III) Reid of Factoryville; eight grandchildren, Amber Onufry, Ashley Onufry, Zachary Loomis, Ashton Loomis, Lily Reid, Robert “Bobby” Reid IV, Deanna Burkholder, and Jeffrey Prosser;  two great-granddaughters, Brooke Burkholder and Isabella Onufry; three sisters, Dolores Boucher of Richmond, Virginia, Regina (David) Evans of Nicholson, and Mary (Joel) Mersereau of La Pine, Oregon; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Ron was predeceased by a sister, Elizabeth Rice; and a brother, Theodore Onufry, Jr.

In keeping with Ron’s wishes there will be no visitation.  A celebration of his life will be held in the future on a date and time to be announced.

Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials in Ron’s name may be made to the Coudersport Volunteer Ambulance Association, 122 East Second Street, Coudersport, PA 16915.

Ronald’s family has entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

To express condolences or share a fond memory of Ronald, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com.

Comptroller DiNapoli: 26 School Districts in Fiscal Stress

Twenty-six school districts have been designated as fiscally stressed under New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System. Although the same number of districts were designated in fiscal stress last year, many of the entities in this year’s list have changed. Only 12 were designated as stressed in both 2018 and 2017.
“Despite the ongoing financial pressures facing school districts, our fiscal stress monitoring system has revealed encouraging results in several communities,” said DiNapoli. “However, school boards and superintendents must remain cautious. Today’s budget decisions can have long-lasting implications and can quickly move a district into fiscal stress.”
Using financial indicators that include year-end fund balance, cash position, short-term borrowing and patterns of operating deficits, DiNapoli’s monitoring system creates an overall fiscal stress score which drives the classification.
This year, five school districts are designated in “significant fiscal stress” and the remaining 21 as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” The scores are based on the evaluation of 672 school districts with fiscal years ending on June 30, 2018.
The five school districts that were classified in “significant stress” are Eldred (Sullivan County); New Suffolk (Suffolk); Norwich (Chenango); Schenevus (Otsego) and Wyandanch (Suffolk).
A report released by DiNapoli today in conjunction with the fiscal stress scores showed the regions of Central New York, Long Island and the Southern Tier as those having comparatively high percentages of districts in fiscal stress.
The scores are based on financial information submitted as part of each district’s ST-3 financial report filed with the State Education Department as of Dec. 28, 2018. Today’s announcement does not include scores for the dependent school districts in the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. Information for these districts will be incorporated into the scoring for their respective cities later this year. The monitoring system does not score New York City.
For a list of school districts designated in fiscal stress, visit:https://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/fiscalmonitoring/schools/pdf/2018/stress-list.pdf
For the complete list of school district fiscal stress scores, visit:https://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/fiscalmonitoring/index.htm
For a copy of the fiscal stress report, visit:https://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/fiscalmonitoring/pdf/common-themes-for-school-year-2017-18.pdf

Cattaraugus County District Attorney Report - Jan. 22, 2019

Lori Pettit Rieman, Cattaraugus County District Attorney, reported the following activity in Cattaraugus County Court on Tuesday, January 22, 2019:

Guilty Pleas

DAMIAN J. BUNDY, 27, of Bradford, PA, waived prosecution by indictment and entered a plea of guilty by Superior Court Information to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree, a class A misdemeanor.  The incident occurred on January 22, 2019, in the Town of Carrollton, when the defendant knowingly and unlawfully possessed a controlled substance and was sentenced to time served.

CHRISTOPHER ROWAND, 38, of Olean, New York, but presently incarcerated in the Cattaraugus County Jail, waived prosecution by indictment and entered a plea of guilty by Superior Court Information to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree, a class A misdemeanor.  The incident occurred on April 13, 2018, in the City of Olean, when the defendant knowingly and unlawfully possessed a controlled substance and was sentenced to a term of 3 months in the Cattaraugus County Jail.

CHASE R. COLE, 23, of Olean, New York, entered a plea of guilty to Assault in the Third Degree, a class A misdemeanor, to satisfy a pending indictment.  The incident occurred on March 18, 2018, when the defendant intended to cause serious physical injury to another person, caused such injury to such person and recklessly engaged in conduct which created a grave risk of death to another person.  Sentencing is scheduled for March 25, 2019.

KATIE L. STEBBINS A/K/A KATIE L. STAHLMAN, 29, of Salamanca, New York, but presently incarcerated in the Cattaraugus County Jail, waived prosecution by indictment and entered a plea of guilty by Superior Court Information to Attempted Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree, a class B felony and Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia in the Second Degree, a class A misdemeanor.  The incident occurred on December 1, 2018, in the City of Salamanca, when the defendant knowingly and unlawfully attempted to possess a controlled substance with the intent to sell it and knowingly and unlawfully possessed scales for the purpose of weighing or measuring controlled substances.  Sentencing is scheduled for February 19, 2019.

ERIC REESE, 32, of Jamestown, New York, entered a plea of guilty to Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Fourth Degree, a class C felony.  The incident occurred on October 19, 2017, in the City of Olean, when the defendant knowingly and unlawfully sold a narcotic preparation.  Sentencing is scheduled for May 6, 2018.

Sentencing

SHAWN HUGAR, 32, of Olean, New York, was sentenced to a term of 1 year with the New York State Corrections Department for his conviction to Driving While Intoxicated, a class D felony.  The incident occurred on January 26, 2018, in the City of Olean, when the defendant operated a motor vehicle on a public highway in an intoxicated condition.  Further SHAWN HUGAR was sentenced concurrently to a term of 2 to 4 years with the New York State Department of Corrections for his conviction to Attempted Assault in the Second Degree, class E felony and Conspiracy in the Fourth Degree, class E felony.  The incident occurred on December 24, 2017, in the City of Olean, when the defendant attempted to cause physical injury to another person.

JOHNATHAN BEACH, 31, of Olean, New York, was sentenced to 1 ½ to 4 years with the New York State Department of Corrections for his conviction to Attempted Assault in the Second Degree, a class E felony and Conspiracy in the Fourth Degree, a class E felony.  The incident occurred on December 24, 2017, in the City of Olean, when the defendant with intent to cause serious physical injury to another person and aided by two or more other persons actually present, caused serious physical injury to such person. 

SHANE A. RICE, 29, of Olean, New York, but presently incarcerated in the Cattaraugus County Jail, was sentenced to a term of 2 to 4 years with the New York State Department of Corrections for his conviction to Burglary in the Third Degree, a class D felony.  The incident occurred on August 31, 2018, when the defendant knowingly entered unlawfully in a building with the intent to commit a crime therein. 

AYBEK A. KORACHAYEV A/K/A IVAN KORACHAYEV, 24, of Buffalo, New York, was sentenced to a term of 5 years of probation for his conviction to Criminal Sale of Criminal Substance in the Third Degree, a class B felony.  The incident occurred on June 1, 2017, in the City of Salamanca, when the defendant knowingly and unlawfully sold a narcotic drug.  FURTHERMORE, AYBEK A. KORACHAYEV A/K/A IVAN KORACHAYEV, was sentenced to a concurrent term of 5 years of probation for his conviction to Attempted Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, a class C felony.  The incident occurred on about September 27, 2017, in the City of Salamanca, when the defendant knowingly and unlawfully sold a narcotic drug.

Obituary: Nichole M. Bean, 42, of Eldred, formerly of Shinglehouse

Nichole M. Bean  “beloved wife and daughter”

ELDRED, Pa.- Nichole M. Bean, 42, of Eldred, formerly of Shinglehouse, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo, N.Y., after suffering a brain aneurysm.

Born on April 15, 1976 in Olean, N.Y., she was a daughter of Charles H. “Charlie” and Carol A. Best Johnson.  On March 22, 2006 in Shinglehouse, she married Charles L. “Chuck” Bean, who survives.

Nichole was a graduate of Allegany (N.Y.) High School and attended State University of New York at Fredonia.  She later graduated from the BOCES Nursing Program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.  At the time of her death, Nichole was employed at the Bradford Manor as an LPN.

Nichole loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and kayaking.  She loved watching NASCAR.  Her greatest love was her family and her dog, Bode.  Her last act of kindness was to be an organ and tissue donor.

Surviving besides her husband are her father of Allegany; four stepchildren, Justin L. (Christa Kent) Bean and Andrew M. (Chelsea Wichert) Bean, both of Shinglehouse, Taylor L. (Brayden) Meacham of Yuba City, California, and Gunner C. Bean of Shinglehouse; a granddaughter, Layken Lynne Meacham; a brother, Eric E. (Michelle) Johnson of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee; a niece; a nephew; and two grandnieces.

In addition to her mother, Nichole was predeceased by a sister, Heidi L. Johnson; her mother-in-law, Harriett Bean; and her father-in-law, Art Bean.

Family and friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 26, 2019, at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse, where a memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Russell J. Horning, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Shinglehouse, officiating.  Burial will be in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Bolivar, N.Y.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Nichole’s name may be made to the Bradford Manor Patient Activity Fund, 50 Langmaid Lane, Bradford, PA 16701 or to the Sena Kean Manor Patient Activity Fund, 10783 US Rte 6, Smethport, PA 16749.

Nichole’s family has entrusted her care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

To express condolences or share a fond memory of Nichole, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com.

Obituary: Gerald D. "Jerry" Canty, 84, Hornell

Gerald D. “Jerry” Canty, 84, of 47 East Washington St., Hornell, died early Wednesday morning (January 23, 2019), at Elderwood Nursing Facility in Hornell following a long illness.

He was born in Hornell on March 12, 1934, and was the son of Dennis & Ruth (Logue) Canty.

A lifelong resident of Hornell, Jerry was a graduate of Hornell High School (class of 1952) and later attended Alfred State College.
In 1953, Jerry enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving his country during the Korean conflict until his honorable discharge in 1955.  The story he tells is that he was  part of a group known as the “Fearsome 12” and once it was heard that they were headed to Korea, they ended the war.

Following his discharge from the Marines, Jerry returned to Hornell and began working at Loohns Cleaners which later became Morgan Linens.  For over 40 years he served as a Route Salesman, “retiring” in 1996.  Following his “retirement” Jerry returned to the workforce as a custodian for the Hornell School System, primarily at the Hornell Middle School, retiring in 2004.

He was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and a communicant of St. Ann’s Church.  Throughout the years, Jerry enjoyed youth sports and served as a basketball coach for the Hornell Biddy Basketball League, the YMCA 5^th & 6^th, and the 7^th & 8^th Grade Traveling Teams.  In 1986 he was awarded the YMCA Man of the Year in appreciation of his many years of volunteer leadership as a coach.  Also, for 12 years he volunteered his time to the Hornell midget football league serving as coach for the Colts. In 1982 he received an award for his consistent interest, dependable support and unselfish service to the league.  However, he found his greatest enjoyment simply following his children & grandchildren’s sporting events.  He was their biggest cheerleader!
In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Don Canty and Jack Canty; 3 sisters, Eleanor Jankowski, Patricia Curran and Vivian Haring.

He was married on August 22, 1964 to the former Ruth Egmond who survives.  Also surviving are 6 children, Kathy (Robert McLaughlin) Canty of Hornell, David (Annie Allison) Canty of Hornell; Tim (Melanie) Canty of Fort Mill, SC; Helen (Matt) Shick of Hornell, Joanne Canty of Canandaigua and Mary Ellen Canty of Hornell; 2 sisters, Nancy Douglass of Horseheads and Shirley Bettinger of GA; 7 grandchildren, Abbie, Alex and Joe Shick; Jerry and Jack Canty; Eadie Allison & Jimmy Canty; several nieces & nephews, sister and brother in laws, friends and his most faithful companion Charlie.

 “SOME PEOPLE JUST PLANT THEMSELVES IN YUR PAST

AND MAKE YOU SMILE WHEN YOU THINK OF THEM”

 

The family of Gerald D. “Jerry” Canty will receive friends on Sunday from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10:00 AM at St. Ann’s Church with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

 
Jerry’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name be made to either St. Jude Children’s Hospital, PO Box 1000 – Dept. 300, Memphis, TN 38148 or the Hornell Humane Society, 7649 Industrial Park Road, Hornell, NY 14843.  Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home.

In recognition of Jerry’s service to his country as a member of the US Marine Corps, the American Flag at the Dagon Funeral Home will be flown at half-staff.

To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com

Obituary: Richard D. "Rick" Thum, 79, Sabinsville

Richard D. “Rick” Thum, 79, of Sabinsville, PA, died Wednesday, January 23, 2019 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.  Born June 15, 1939, in Martinsville, NJ, he was the son of Francis E. and Gladys Corbin Thum. He served honorably with the US Army and US Army National Guard from 1959 – 1964.  On August 5, 1961, in Franklin Park, NJ, he married the former Cornelia W. “Corkie” Boyden, who survives.  A 1957 graduate of Bound Brook High School, he attended Rutgers University.  He was employed as a ready-mix truck driver by Houdaille Construction Materials and Weldon Concrete, retiring in 1993.  Rick was a member of Teamsters Local #469 in Hazlet, NJ and a life member of the NRA.  He was an avid dirt track modified stock car driver, competing on New Jersey tracks at Flemington and East Windsor for 15 years.  After a several year abscence from racing, he began again as a car owner.  Thum Racing Team (12T) fielded cars for many top Northeast modified drivers until 2004. Those drivers included the Van Pelts, Alan and Danny Johnson, Frank Cozze, Steve Paine, Jeff Trombley, and J.J. Yeley.  Every weekend the car competed at tracks in Woodhull, Canandaigua, Weedsport, Syracuse, Rolling Wheels in Auburn, and Middletown with success.  A hunter and fisherman, he hunted white tail deer on his farm and in New York and Kansas and fished off Pine Island, FL on the Gulf coast in his Mako fishing boat during the winter months.  He enjoyed riding the back roads and fields with his Labrador retriever, Tug.  Rick loved his farm and nothing made him happier than driving his John Deere tractor making hay.  Surviving besides his beloved wife and best friend, Corkie, are:  a son, Douglas Scott Thum of Sabinsville;  two grandsons, Matthew (Rebecca) Thum of Laurel, MD and Douglas R. Thum of Plainsboro, NJ;  a sister, Susan (William) Harrington of Overland Park, KS;  nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son, David Steven Thum; his step-mother, Alexandra Thum;  and a brother, Jeffrey Thum.  Friends may call at Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA on Monday, January 28, 2019 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., with Funeral Services following at 3:00 p.m.  Military Rites will be accorded by members of the Potter County Honor Guard.  Burial will be in Ten Mile Run Cemetery, Princeton, NJ.  Memorials may be made to the National Rifle Association.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfuneralhome.com.

Obituary: ShirleyAnn Betty Evans, 80, Fillmore

Fillmore - ShirleyAnn Betty Evans, 80, of 11577 Armison Road died Wednesday, January 23, 2019 in her home. She was born on November 9, 1938 in East Pembroke, a daughter of the late Robert and Frieda Grampp Humel.

Shirley was a member of the Friends in Christ United Methodist Church, Homemakers, senior citizens coffee at Speichers and the Houghton Exercise class. She was active with the fish fry at the Wiscoy-Rossburg Fire Hall and loved gardening, being outside, making maple syrup and most of all laughing and enjoying her family.

Surviving are her children, Calvin Lathan, Ronald (Tammy) Lathan, Kathleen Lathan, Colleen (Tim) Miller, Pamela (Steve) Vickers, Cynthia (Bob) Beardsley, nine grandchildren, Connor Lathan, Melissa (Chris) Best, Amber (Jason) Kiley, Andrea (Joe) Estes, Andrew (Alicia) Miller, Hondo Humberstone, Travis (Lisa) Reynolds, Christ Reynolds, Jesica Machvoe, 17 great-grandchildren, her siblings, Rudy (Jackie) Humel, Norm (Mary Lou) Humel, Kenny (Janet) Humel, Elfrieda (Dave) Bridge and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Howard Evans, she was predeceased by, four sisters, Linda Dibble, Alice Martin, Elsie Duckworth, Eleanor Luce and two brothers, Ernie Humel and Robert Humel.

Family and friends may gather from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at the Kopler-Williams Funeral Home, 21 N. Genesee Street, Fillmore where a funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. Craig Buelow, pastor of the Friends in Christ United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Grove cemetery, Fillmore.

Memorials if desired to: Friends in Christ United Methodist Church, PO Box 184, Fillmore, NY 14735 or the Wiscoy-Rossburg Fire Hall, PO Box 171, Fillmore, NY 1473

Obituary: Thomas J. Schrader, 55, Arcade

Arcade - Thomas J. Schrader, 55,  of 333 Parkview Drive died Wednesday, January 23, 2019 in Buffalo General Hospital. He was born on July 24, 1963 in Great Falls, Montana, a son of John and Margaret Stearns Schrader.

Thom was a firefighter for Engine 26 in Buffalo for 22 years and loved all types of music.

Surviving in addition to his father is a son, Sean Schrader of Arcade, a daughter, Kailey (Matthew) Preston of E. Concord, three granddaughters, Kella, Olivia and Ilsa Preston, a sister, Sherry Reimondo of Lockport and several nieces and nephews. There are no services planned at this time.

Kopler Williams Funeral Home

Allegany County Sheriff's Blotter

Allegany County Sheriff Ricky L. Whitney reports that on January 20, 2019, with the assistance of the New York State Police, Deputies from the Sheriff’s Office arrested Bryan J. Adams, age 42 of Fulton NY, on an Allegany County Family Court Warrant. Adams was located by the New York State Police and turned over to Deputies. Adams was then processed and transported to the Town of Friendship Court where he was arraigned and remanded to the Allegany County Jail with bail set at $300 cash or $600 bond. Adams will reappear in Allegany County Family Court at a later date for additional court action.

Allegany County Sheriff Ricky L. Whitney reports that on January 20, 2019, with the assistance of the City of Hornell Police Department, Deputies from the Sheriff’s Office arrested Jonathan D. Gibbs, age 29 of Hornell on an Allegany County Family Court Warrant. Gibbs was located by the City of Hornell Police Department and turned over to Deputies. Gibbs was then processed and transported to the Town of Friendship Court where he was arraigned and remanded to the Allegany County Jail on $1,000.00 bail or $2,000.00 bond. Gibbs will reappear in Allegany County Family Court at a later date for additional court action.

Cortland County Jail evacuates inmates, staff

Press Release from Sheriff Mark Helms

 

Due to the heavy rains we received recently, the roof of the Cortland County Jail began to leak excessively during the early morning hours of January 24, 2019.  As the rain continued, so did the number of leaks throughout the jail.  At approximately 8 a.m., the water came into the jail dorm area in amounts enough to cover portions of the floor to the point it was decided to evacuate the inmates from that area. 

As the morning progressed, the rain continued to fall and leaks in the roof continued in many areas of the jail.  Members of the Cortland County Buildings and Grounds Department worked diligently to stop the water from entering the jail, but they were unable to control all the leaks.

It was because of safety concerns for the inmates and staff that the majority of the inmates from the jail were evacuated to other county jails for temporary housing. The evacuation went extremely well and at no time were any inmates in any danger.  The inmates currently being housed out have been relocated to three different surrounding county jails. 

The jail will be continuing to do business as usual when dealing with arrest and confinement, however very few inmates will be allowed to be housed locally until all aspects of the rain damage are repaired.

Anyone interested in finding out where a friend or family member is currently being housed can call (607)756-4275 for more information.  Officers will be available to assist the public with answering questions regarding inmate locations. 

At this time, the extent of the water damage in the jail is unknown.

Pennsylvania getting serious about legalizing marijuana

Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf joined Lt. Governor John Fetterman as he announced that he will be launching a statewide listening tour to hear from Pennsylvanians about the possibility of legalizing recreational marijuana.
“I’m here today to support Lt. Governor John Fetterman in his effort to hear directly from the people of Pennsylvania on this issue,” Gov. Wolf said. “More and more states are successfully implementing marijuana legalization, especially those surrounding Pennsylvania, and we should learn from their efforts, and better understand the potential fiscal impacts of this reality before taking any collective action.”
Tour dates will be released in the next few weeks and Fetterman has committed to visiting every county in the commonwealth.
“Starting in mid-February, I will be traveling to all 67 counties to listen to everyone’s thoughts whether they agree with this initiative or have recommendations,” Fetterman said. “We want to make sure all Pennsylvanians have a say.”
Both Gov. Wolf and Lt. Gov. Fetterman believe it is time for Pennsylvania to take a serious and honest look at legalizing recreational marijuana. Medical marijuana has been legal in Pennsylvania since 2016 and Gov. Wolf stressed that any proposal for legalizing recreational marijuana would need to be implemented after the medical marijuana program is fully implemented.
“John’s efforts will help ensure we are looking at this issue from all perspectives and from every corner of Pennsylvania,” Gov. Wolf said. “We both want to make sure the voices of all Pennsylvanians are heard.”
For those who may not be able to attend a listening session or are simply interested in providing feedback about legalizing recreational marijuana, the lieutenant governor’s office will be establishing a webpage form to be available when the listening tours begin.

NY State Police Blotter

1/20/19 7pm- After investigating a complaint in the town of Angelica, state police arrested Richard Leitzell, 55, of Scio. He was charged with trespass and 2nd degree harassment. Court action is pending.
1/23/19 9:23am- State police arrested Sarah L. Clay, 31, of Canisteo. She was charged with three counts of endangering the welfare of a child, welfare fraud, petit larceny and pot possession. She was detained on cash bail.