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Reopening plans in the works for Allegany County businesses

By BOB CLARK

BELMONT — Allegany County will not begin reopening on May 15, but officials hope to have plans in place for when it does happen.

During May 11’s Allegany County Board of Legislators meeting, Chairman Curt Crandall, R-Belfast, noted that the region did not meet the requirements to begin reopening businesses on Friday.

“We were short last week on three of the seven metrics,” Crandall said, with a new effort pushed on increasing the number of tests being performed.

“All of the other counties in Western New York have aligned to do that.”

Another factor, the number of employed contact tracers, is also being increased.

Noting that the occasional conference call has turned into a daily occurrence for the counties, “we continue to move forward to work with the other counties in the Western New York region,” Crandall said.

“We’re going to push forward to do all we can,” he added, but noted an immediate reopening of all businesses is unrealistic. “It needs to happen in a safe way — we know we’re not out of the woods.”

On Monday, the county Board of Health reported that 41 positive cases have been reported in the county — seven more than before the weekend.

But plans are already

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Allegany County Board of Legislators Chairman Curt Crandall, R-Belfast, and county Administrator Carissa Knapp bow their heads during the invocation at Monday’s meeting in Belmont.

coming into place.

On April 22, Crandall announced that the Allegany County Economic Development Steering Committee, would be tasked with drafting plans to reopen county businesses when given the OK by the state.

The panel, made up of local business, government, and higher education leaders, has been working with the Western New York Economic Development Council and Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul on the reopening.

“Allegany County’s legacy has been our dedicated, locally-owned, family businesses,” said Craig Clark, the county’s economic developer and executive director of the IDA, in a statement. “So many of our successful businesses have originated and grown right in the county, and their goods

and services are often some of the best in the state, region and nation.

Clark said the pandemic and the corresponding NYS on PAUSE executive order has been especially hard on these same businesses, “so we want to plan the best strategy, and enact it as best we can in order to help these businesses recover when it’s time to re-open.”

In recent weeks, the group has developed reopening plans for industries within Phase 1 of the governor’s reopening plan — construction, manufacturing and select retail. The group continues to develop plans for each business sector in Phases 2 through 4 of the Governor’s re-opening plan — including industries like professional and financial services, real estate, restaurants and hospitality/ accommodations, arts and

entertainment and education.

County Administrator Carissa Knapp noted that the plans are tentative, and state reopening orders will preempt local plans.

“These could change,” she said.

For local businesses who require assistance crafting plans for their own re-opening or are interested in being a part of the ongoing planning discussion, please contact Dr. Craig Clark directly, by email at clarkcr@alleganyco.com or by phone at (607) 968-0214.

Business owners can also visit Allegany County’s webpage dedicated to COVID-19 Business Resources for the latest updates on economic re-opening strategies, at www.alleganyco.com/ coronavirus/covid-19-resources-for-businessesand-individuals/.

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CUBA — Allegany County hospitals will receive millions to help fight COVID-19 and offset lost revenue as other income streams have dried up.

Cuba Memorial Hospital has received $3.5 million, hospital officials said, as part of the CARES Act. “I thank Congressman Tom Reed and others who helped push for this funding, especially for rural health,” Norma Kerling, CMH CEO, said. “We’re very grateful and this funding helps us a great deal.”

Cuba Memorial is experiencing financial hardship, she said, as the result of the impact on the COVID-19 pandemic due to lower patient volumes and higher expenses.

Kerling noted that CMH’s expenses have risen dramatically due to expanding hospital capacity and purchasing necessary equipment and supplies to prepare for the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the hospital is seeing fewer patients.

“Patient volumes are down about 80%,” she said. “The funding doesn’t totally erase our debt from this crisis. We still have a long way to go but it’ll help

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In addition, Jones Memorial Hospital received $3.84 million.

U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, both New York Democrats, announced the breakdown of Upstate hospitals receiving the funding on Friday.

“This funding is good news for our rural hospitals and health centers throughout Upstate New York that have been fighting to save lives and simultaneously struggling to make ends meet during the ongoing public health crisis,” said Schumer, the Senate minority leader.

“Even before this pandemic rural healthcare providers were struggling to stay afloat and it’s critical that they have immediate access to capital, grant, and loan programs as they combat COVID-19 in New York’s most affected areas,” said Gillibrand.

The CARES Act included $242.7 million for rural Upstate hospitals, with $51.49 million allocated to the 23rd Congressional District.

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We first want to thank all lot owners for abiding the rules we published last year.

It made mowing much easier with fewer decorations to move and mow around.

It also resulted for a more attractive and safe cemetery. Another thank you for supporting and encouraging Tedd Wichert for the job he did his first year of mowing. Many have also voiced their appreciation on how families of deceased were treated with respect during grave openings and burials. We are fortunate to have them both.

The Boy Scouts have also volunteered and cleaned some of the veteran’s stones.

Last fall we removed 9 hollow trees. The forester, at that time, also recommended removing trees with double trucks because they have a tendency to split down the center. Through the generosity of the Norton Trust Fund, we will remove them this Spring. We realize that removing trees is an issue to many people and we agree and respect that. In response to that, we assure that this is done as a safety issue to our employees, visitors and traffic on Sunnyside Road and protection to monuments lot owners have purchased. We have insurance coverage, but the original stone has sentimental value which can’t be replaced. After the tree removal this Spring, there still will be about 30 trees left and we assure you we have no future plans to remove any more.

In the old cemetery, we have many old stones and foundations that are deteriorating. We will be repairing or replacing foundations as needed. Some stones have never had foundations. Years ago, lot owners paid a perpetual fee for upkeep of about $100. Now, mowing alone can cost from $6,000 - $8,000 each year. This past year, we received several donations, which we appreciate. Our only income is from sale lots and burials.

We are also redoing map of old cemetery.

To all the funeral directors during this difficult Spring, a huge thank you, especially our own Kevin and Patty.

I can’t stress how serious each of our directors take their job. We have a great team.

seniors marched through the hallways to music in front of younger students who made signs, lined the hallways and cheered for the older students.

When the pandemic struck, causing the closure of schools in the state, Dent realized that the old parade couldn’t be held and began thinking of a different way to honor the seniors.

“I called the class advisor and I said to her there was no reason we couldn’t still do this,” Dent continued. “We’re just going to do it another way which is outside the building — and with a real parade.”

She quickly began working on plans for the event, and was pleased with the community’s response.

Dent said the school district’s Facebook page has listed the route for the parade, which will allow for social distancing among spectators.

“When we posted (the parade information) I stressed that you have to wear masks and can park along the route in church parking lots” and other

commercial lots along the way, she remarked. “Or if there are people who have homes, they can be on their own front lawns or front porches.”

Teachers and faculty staff have also requested to stand near “star posts” with gold stars on them that will be set up six feet apart in front of the school.

She said the parade will start in front of the school, located at 46 Main St., and will continue on a designated route that takes the vehicles along a number of streets in the community where the students’ families reside.

The valedictorian and salutatorian will ride in two convertibles, and other vehicles in the parade will include Friendship Police Department vehicles, Friendship Fire Department vehicles, two decorated school buses, a golf cart with an American Legion representative, a flatbed trailer with the class officers and the school mascot, an Eagle.

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FRIENDSHIP — As a longtime employee of Friendship Central School District, Jackie Dent has orchestrated parades on campus for graduating seniors for a number of years.

This year, however, Dent, who is secretary to the principal, and administrators at the school district decided to recognize seniors with an expanded parade throughout the community.

The community parade for seniors will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday in front of the school, and with social distancing in mind, will meander through streets and roads in the community. Everyone in town is encouraged to get out and cheer for the students as they ride past while sitting in the back of separate pick-up trucks outfitted in their graduation gowns and holding signs with their names.

Dent explained how she came up with the idea for a parade in the community.

“I’ve done a senior parade for quite a few years now, but we did it in the school,” Dent explained.

“Usually toward the end of the school year, we had the kids in their caps and I made signs for them that had their name and what their aspiration was (such as) a specific college and what they would study for.”

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For most of us the countdown to spring’s arrival brings joyful thoughts of awakening after a long winter. Gardening, outdoor walks, bicycling, fishing, cookouts and camping are just some of the pastimes that we look forward to as the days brighten and the weather gets warmer.

Well, the past several weeks, quite a few other things have been foremost in our minds.

Health and safety, work and income and home schooling have replaced many of our usual springtime thoughts. Latex gloves, face masks and sanitizing agents have replaced sunscreen, bug spray and baseball caps as protective must-haves. Social distancing at home and work is the substitute for many of our fondest habits, like gathering for picnics or dining at a favorite restaurant.

Nevertheless, through all of this we have remained strong, doing what is necessary to protect our communities and to support those essential workers who perform services we could not do without — not least our medical professionals. Our thoughts and prayers also go out to those who have been hospitalized, as well as to the families who have lost loved ones.

At the same time, we look avidly ahead for the right time to move forward.

In Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women,” one of her characters declares, “…I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning how to sail my ship.” In many ways our families, friends and communities are displaying this daily. Sectors are beginning to open, some are returning to work, people are going out for walks. There seems to be a faint light ahead, one that we all must look to, albeit with caution. Here at our group of newspapers we are seeing glimpses of things returning to normal, and hope to return to full capacity very soon.

To our readers and advertisers, I say a heartfelt thank your for your continued support of your local newspaper. Community journalism has taken some very hard hits lately, yet I am extremely proud in what our Editorial folks have accomplished in the past few weeks.

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trailer with a sound system that will play the seniors’ requested songs, among others. The parade, which is expected to last approximately one hour, will return back to the school when completed.

Superintendent Judy May said the event is hoped to recognize the seniors who have very few other ways to publicly enjoy the accomplishment of graduation.

“We’re pretty limited in what we can do,” May said.

“BOCES printed us out banners with the kids’ pictures on them and they’re in front of the school. We were also able to get yard signs” for the seniors. The signs were delivered to each of the students’ homes

by May, Principal Christian Cornwell, the class advisor and the school mascot.

Dent said a rain date has been set for the same time on Sunday.

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ALFRED — While Alfred State continues to produce face masks on campus from 3D printers, college employees are also helping out by sewing masks from home during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Lynda Merring, a nurse in Health and Wellness Services, is sewing masks when she can, in addition to her regular job duties and volunteer work.

“My dining room table is both my desk and sewing center at the moment,” she said. “I have been providing masks for the campus, as well as family and friends.”

Dr. Alex Bitterman, professor and chair of the Architecture and Design

Department, has been making what he calls “Franciscan Masks” with a nod to St. Francis, who said, “If you start by doing what is possible, soon,

you will be doing what seems impossible.”

Bitterman said the masks are made from scraps and donated fabric, some of which has been

donated by Alfred State College alumni and Emeritus Professor Rex Simpson and his wife, Karen.

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dinator of International Education, said she began making masks for family members several weeks ago using random scraps and patterns she found online.

She tests her masks by making sure they pass the “candle test” — not being able to blow out a candle through the mask.

She works “in the wee hours of the morning” when she and her son wake and enjoy each other’s company and conversation over coffee and hot chocolate.

“My time is not uninterrupted, so I just make masks when it fits in with our home-bound lives,” Corwine said.

The Franciscan Masks that Bitterman has been creating are simple to make and were inspired by a pediatrician in Buffalo, who started making them at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.

“Anyone who can sew a straight line can make them with supplies that most folks have around the house,” he said.

So far, Bitterman has made 600 masks that have been distributed far and wide across western and central New York, as well as the Southern Tier. He has also sent more than 65 masks to Alfred State for faculty and students who remain on campus.

Bogart is valedictorian, Ruxton salutatorian at Friendship FRIENDSHIP — Aubrey Madison Bogart is the valedictorian and Charis Lynn Devlin Ruxton the salutatorian of Friendship Central School’s Class of 2020.

Bogart, who has earned a cumulative average of 100.983%, is the daughter of Chris and Jill Bogart, and will be receiving an advanced Regents diploma with honors.

She has been a member of the school band and has participated in All-County Band all four years of high school, while participating in Area All-State Band as a freshman, junior and senior. She was also a member of the FCS choir her junior and senior years.

Bogart has been a member of the National Honor Society for her sophomore, junior and senior years and has earned high honor roll all four years. She was a member of Spanish Club as a freshman, Model UN as a freshman, sophomore and junior, the yearbook staff as a fresh-

man and sophomore, the prom committee as a junior and the Scholastic Challenge Team all four years, serving as team captain as a junior and senior.

On Student Council, Bogart served as secretary her freshman, sophomore and junior years and she was president as a senior. Aubrey played basketball her sophomore year and soccer her freshman and sophomore years, while she worked at the Friendship Food Booth at the Allegany County Fair all four years.

Bogart will attend the College of St. Rose in Albany, with plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s in business analytics.

Ruxton, who earned a cumulative average of 100.523%, is the daughter of Aimee Golden and Brian Ruxton, and will receive an advanced Regents diploma with honors.

She has been a member of the FCS band all four years of high school,

and a member of the FCS choir her freshman year. She has been a member of the National Honor Society for her sophomore, junior and senior years and has earned high honor roll all four years.

Ruxton was a member of the Spanish Club her freshman year; the Adventure Guild her sophomore year; the Scholastic Challenge Team her freshman, sophomore and junior years; the Drama Productions Club her junior and senior years; the Big Bird, Little Bird Mentor’s Club her senior year; and Natural Helpers all four years.

She was selected to attend the American Legion Girls’ State her junior year and was nominated by her teachers and fellow students for the DAR Award her senior year. On Student Council, she was president her freshman, sophomore and junior years and vice president her senior year.

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Aubrey Madison Bogart (left) is the valedictorian and Charis Lynn Devlin Ruxton the salutatorian of Friendship Central School.

omore and junior years, soccer all four years and softball her freshman, sophomore and junior years — with her senior season canceled due to the pandemic. Charis

has also been a member of the trap team all four years and worked at the Friendship Food Booth at the Allegany County Fair all four years.

She will attend

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NY state-run campgrounds won't open until June ALBANY — Camping season at state-operated facilities such as Allegany State Park has been pushed back until at least June 1 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

That means thousands of people who had been planning a camping trip for the Memorial Day weekend won’t be destined for a state campground. It’s a further blow to the tourism industry in a number of upstate regions ranging from Western New York to the Adirondacks and Catskills.

The state Department of Environmental Conservation added that people who have already made paid reservations can get full refunds.

“All state-operated campgrounds, cabins, pavilions, and cottages are closed to visitation through May 31,” the DEC said in a prepared statement.

“All visitors with reservations will be issued a full refund. For those with cottage reservations, there is a possibility the stay restriction

will be lifted prior to June 1. New York State has suspended all new camping, cabin, and cottage reservations for the 2020 season until further notice.”

“If you’ve made a reservation for the season beginning June 1, and we determine your campground is safe to open, your reservation will be honored. However, visitors who wish to cancel an existing reservation may do so and receive a full refund.”

The month of May generally marks the start of summer camping season and many stateowned facilities were

previously set to open in mid-April.

Additionally, privately owned campgrounds or RV parks across the state are opening in some counties, mostly for seasonal guests, but not in others.

News of the delayed opening comes as state officials and others have continued to voice worry about the number of people converging in parks, on hiking trails and at other attractions as the weather warms up and as people tire of being housebound amid the pandemic’s social distancing requirements.

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basic exercises that work for youngsters, including push-ups, sit-ups and lunges, can be effective for adults as well. If it’s been awhile since you’ve done your most recent push-up, access an online tutorial so you can be certain your form is correct.

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Prevent injuries with ladder safety The moderate temperatures of spring and summer make these great times of the year to tackle jobs around the house. When cleaning or remodeling goals involve reaching heights, ladders are often put to use.

The American Ladder Institute reminds do-ityourselfers and professionals that ladders are tools, and it is the responsibility of people to follow safety precautions when using ladders just as they would any other tool.

Choose the right size The right ladder makes a job safer, as it prevents the user from having to stand on the top rung or step, which can throw off DIYers’ balance. Ladders come in various sizes and types, from step to straight to combination.

Do not exceed the maximum load rating of a ladder. When calculating, include the weight of the person or persons who will use the ladder and any tools and equipment he or she may carry on the ladder during a job.

Keep it steady The Occupational Safety and Health Administration advises against shifting or moving a ladder while a person or equipment is on the ladder. Use the ladder

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only on a stable and level surface, unless it has been secured to prevent displacement. The proper angle for setting up a ladder can help keep it steady. The base of the ladder should be at onequarter of the working length of the ladder from the wall or other vertical surface, says OSHA. Climb carefully Never use a ladder if you are feeling dizzy, tired or impaired, as such feelings can cause accidents. Be sure to place a ladder where the climb will not be impeded by electrical wires, obstacles or even wind and other weather conditions. The National Safety Council recommends wearing slip-resistant shoes with

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How home design trends are evolving for social distancing (MS) — COVID-19 has brought changes to everything, and home design is no exception.

Experts are expecting to see lasting impacts on everything from the materials we use to the rooms we prioritize.

Check out these and other noteworthy trends: Houses over apartments: Many people who live in condos or apartments do so to be closer to the action — work, entertainment and shops — and never planned on spending much time at home. But the pandemic has changed that, and more people are going to want a home that offers plenty of room and outdoor space in case they need to self-isolate again.

Self-sufficiency: A hard lesson we’ve learned is that things and services we thought we could count on aren’t necessarily a sure thing, so items that increase self-reliance will become very popular.

Expect to see more homes with sources of energy like solar panels, sources of heat like fireplaces and stoves, and even urban and indoor gardens that allow you to grow your own produce.

Outdoor living: Between playgrounds closing and parks becoming overcrowded, many of us are turning to our balconies, patios and backyards for fresh air and nature. This means we’re going to be investing more in our outdoor spaces, with functional kitchens, soothing water features, cozy firepits, and high-quality outdoor furniture to create a much-needed escape.

Healthier spaces: Thanks to spending more time indoors and reprioritizing our health, we’ll turn to design to help ensure our homes are safe and healthy for our families. We’ll see a rise in products like water filtration systems as well as materials that improve indoor air quality. For new homes and additions, alternatives to wood-framing like insulated concrete forms from Nudura, which offer improved ventilation for healthier indoor air quality and an environment that’s less susceptible to mold, will be key.

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