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Wellsville’s RidgeWalk and Run hitting the trail again in 2022

BY KATHRYN ROSS

WELLSVILLE — Good news for lovers of the outdoors and fall colors — it looks like the annual RidgeWalk and Run will be back on the trail this year.

Organizer Jim Helms said the event, which draws runners and walkers from throughout Western New York and beyond in mid-October, will be live this year after two years of virtual runs and walks due to COVID-19 restrictions.

The event was first organized by Rich Shear and friends in 1993 when Shear, a long-distance cross-country runner and local businessman decided he wanted to introduce more people to the joys of the outdoors through running and hiking.

A group of volunteers groomed trails in and around the Shear farm on Alma Hill with the help of adjacent landowners.

Over the years the project grew into a oneday event that annually attracted more than 1,000 participants to run and walk and, at one time, bicycle the trails.

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Charles Raptis’ marker in Woodlawn Cemetery of Wellsville.

Lost son of the Texas Hot family finally came home

BY KATHRYN ROSS

File photo RidgeWalk and Run participants enjoy the outdoors at one of the area’s premier fall events.

across the state and nation and even Canada and became one of the premier autumn events in the Twin Tiers.

The Chamber of Commerce offered its expertise and Jones Memorial Hospital sponsored an event tent where participants and onlookers could eat Texas Hots, get massages, and learn about businesses and organizations and health-related activities. Wagon rides and wildlife rehabilitators and live music

turned the event into an outdoor festival.

A pre-race dinner for participants and the community brought well-known outdoor writers and runners to the community to share their stories. In 2014 the event was taken over by the hospital, becoming one of the leading components of the hospital’s community-wellness programs.

While Helms headed up the event for several years, he is now the CEO of UR/Jones

Memorial Hospital, and although he is also an avid runner, organizing RidgeWalk and Run is a time-consuming process. He said that he is in the process of looking for a chairman to take over the event.

“I have a co-chair in place, but I really need a chairman,” he said. “Once I have more information, I will be releasing it.”

He added that he is also looking for more volunteers to get the event back on the trail.

In the early morning hours of April 28, 1944, a young Wellsville man lost his life in the cold water of the English Channel when his ship sunk after being struck by a German torpedo.

The USS LST-507 (Landing Ship Tank) with its full complement of personnel, approximately 130 officers and enlisted men and more than 70 U.S. Army personnel, trucks, tanks and ammunition was participating in Exercise Tiger, a pre-D-Day training mission off the coast of England in April 1944. Aboard was 19-year-old Charles George Raptis, who had been on active duty for a little over seven months. A pharmacist’s mate 2nd class, he was the oldest son of Angeline and George Raptis, one of the founders of the Texas Hot. He left

Charles George Raptis

behind two sisters and his teenage brother, Jim Raptis.

The ship had joined the end of the convoy as one of three LSTs taking part in Exercise Tiger. That night, the convoy was circling Lyme Bay, located between Plymouth and Southhampton. According to Lt. James F. Murdock, stationed on the ship, “Charles was at his station, one of Lost Son continued on PAGE 6

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Area unemployment drops to near-record lows; pandemic jobs recovery continues

BY BOB CLARK

The local unemployment rates dropped to their lowest April levels in decades, the state Department of Labor reported this week, while the number of workers on the job nears pre-pandemic levels.

In Allegany County, the unemployment rate dropped to 3.4% — also the second-lowest rate on record — down from 4.4% in March. The rate in April 2021 was 5.1%; in April 2020 14.9%; and April 2019 4.9%. The lowest recorded was 3.3% in December 2021.

The labor force in the county contracted by about 100 workers to

19,700 in April. The labor force remains lower than in 2019 by about 100 workers, but was higher than the 19,200 reported in 2021 and 19,100 in 2020.

The number of employed workers stayed roughly the same at 19,000 in April — higher than the 18,800 reported in April 2019; 16,300 in April 2020; or the 18,300 reported in April 2021.

The number of unemployed dropped around 200 to 700 — the lowest on record for the month of April. In 2019, there were about 1,000 unemployed; 2,800 in April 2020; and 1,000 in April 2021.

In Cattaraugus County, the unemploy-

ment rate dropped to 3.7% — the second-lowest rate on record — down from 4.5% in March. The rate in April 2021 was 5.6%; in April 2020 21%; and April 2019 4.5%.

The labor force in the county contracted by about 600 workers to 33,100 in April. The labor force remains lower than in 2019 by about 800 workers, but was higher than the 32,600 reported in 2021 and 33,000 in 2020.

According to DOL data, the labor force has contracted every year between March and April in both Allegany

and Cattaraugus counties since in 1992.

The number of employed workers declined by about 300 to 31,900 in April. The number is still lagging the 32,300 reported in April 2019, but has improved from the 26,100 in April 2020 and 30,700 in April 2021.

The number of unemployed dropped around 300 to 1,200 — the lowest on record for the month of April. In 2019, there were about 1,500 unemployed; 6,900 in April 2020; and 1,800 in April 2021.

COVID-19 pandemic-related lockdowns,

while beginning in midMarch 2020, did not register on statewide employment data until April 2020 because the sample week used for data collection was the week before the March 17 lockdown orders.

Statewide, the unemployment rate dropped from 4.6% to 4.5% in April.

The county with the lowest rate was Tompkins County at 2.3%, followed by Columbia County with 2.4% and Yates with 2.5%. The county with the highest rate was Bronx County with 8.3%, while the highest outside of New

York City was Hamilton at 5.1%.

Twenty counties reported rates between 2% and 3%, while 35 reported rates between 3% and 4%.

Nationwide, the unemployment rate was roughly the same at 3.6%, up form 2.4% in April 2021. Unemployment rates were down in 13 states in April, while stable in the other 37.

Nebraska and Utah saw the lowest unemployment rates at 1.9%.

The highest rate was in New Mexico, at 5.3%, followed by Nevada at 5%.

Jones Memorial begins offering Rheumatology Services WELLSVILLE, NY (May 26, 2022) – UR|Jones Memorial Hospital has announced the return of Rheumatology to the services offered by the hospital beginning on June 2.

Through a partnership with Southern Tier Arthritis & Rheumatism, James VanDeWall, MD, and Josephine Raab, ANP-C will provide rheumatology care at the Jones Memorial offices located in both Olean and Hornell. New patients are welcome with physician referral.

“This partnership will increase access for this needed service in the Southern Tier,” said Brenda Mong Szabo, Vice President of Specialty Services at Jones.

A partnership begins! Brenda Szabo, VP of Specialty Services at Jones Memorial, Rheumatologist Dr. James VanDeWall, and Jones CEO Jim Helms have announced a partnership between the hospital and Southern Tier Arthritis & Rheumatism to provide rheumatology care in Olean and Hornell.

A rheumatologist is an internist with additional training in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases that affect the muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons.

“We are working closely with the team at Jones Memorial to ensure this is a smooth transition for our patients,” said Dr. VanDeWall. “This partnership provides them with access to the University of Rochester Medical Center, one of the top academic medical centers in our state with specialty services that are not available anywhere else in our region.”

“We are very excited to be partnering with Dr. VanDeWall and his team of professionals,” said Jim Helms, President and chief executive officer at Jones Memorial. “Dr. VanDeWall was a past member of the UR medical staff and we are pleased to have

him back on staff. We believe that by working together we can increase access to this service for the benefit of Cattaraugus, Allegany and Steu-

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Patients with clinical appointments in Olean will continue to be seen at 415 North 8th Street in Olean. However, if the treatment plan includes infusion therapy, that service will be provided at the Wilmot Infusion Center located at 1504 West State Street in Olean.

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Getting ready for the Allegany County Fair Jim Eshelman is a 13-year-old farmer in the Mighty Makers 4-H Club. He raises and sells broilers, eggs, vegetables and lamb at the Alfred Farmers Market. Jim will be showing his Texel ram and ewes at the Allegany County Fair this year, along with his Guernsey calf. Look for him in the barns … he is never far away. The Allegany County Fair starts and runs through the week of July 17.

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4 easily forgotten road trip safety tips Getaways come in many forms. A getaway can be restful and relaxing whether it involves a journey to a small island thousands of miles from home or a favorite campsite that’s just a few hours away by car.

As the world gradually emerges from a pandemic that put travel on the back burner for billions of people across the globe, people anxious to get away from home may finally feel comfortable seeking getaways that don’t involve air travel. If the open road beckons you in the months ahead, the excitement ahead can make it easy to overlook certain safety measures.

The following are four easily forgotten safety measures to keep in mind as you head off for parts unknown.

1. Have your vehicle serviced before hitting the road. The pandemic significantly affected people’s driving habits.

Millions of people spent the pandemic working remotely, and many have continued to do so even after being vaccinated. Total driving distances fluctuated throughout the pandemic. For example,

the Federal Highway Administration reported that the total distances driven in July 2020 had declined by 11 percent compared to the same month a year earlier.

That decline was more drastic according to figures examining total distances driven in April 2019 and April 2020, when driving had decreased by 40 percent compared to a year earlier. Though driving may have increased as the pandemic wore on, it’s still a good idea for drivers to have their vehicles serviced before a road trip. Request a full tune-up that includes an oil change, a battery check and a tire rotation.

These services and other maintenance tasks like fluid refills can reduce the likelihood of breakdowns and reveal any issues that might make driving less safe.

2. Determine if your vehicle is the subject of a recall. Recalls are issued if a safety issue has been uncovered since a car hit the market. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has a list of recalls available on its website at NHTSA.gov/Recalls. Recalls are fixed free of charge,

and it’s best to look well in advance of a trip to ensure you have time to take the vehicle in for its update.

3. Get used to driving with accessories on the vehicle. Summer road trips are typically taken with bicycle racks attached to rear windows or the top of the vehicle.

Drivers unaccustomed to having bicycles or storage units attached

to their vehicles should make a few trial runs so they can get acclimated.

Backing up with bike racks on the back of the car can be tricky for novices, so a little practice with the bikes on the back may be helpful.

Drivers who intend to tow campers also may benefit from a little pretrip practice.

4. Pack a map.

Though maps have long

since fallen out of favor due to the availability of GPS, people traveling to remote areas may find their smartphone signals fading in and out as they get closer to their destinations. A map can help road trippers over-

come service interruptions and arrive at their destinations on time.

Road trips may be especially popular this summer. Some simple safety measures can ensure drivers and their passengers stay safe.

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Why are migraines so much worse than other headaches?

Anyone who has experienced a headache is aware of just how overwhelming they can be. And when it comes to pain and disruption of daily life, perhaps no type of headache is more overwhelming than migraines.

The World Health Organization notes that migraines are caused by the activation of a mechanism deep in

the brain that leads to the release of pain-producing inflammatory substances around the nerves and blood vessels of the head. Though all headaches can be painful, migraines tend to be especially so, and even long-time migraine sufferers may not know why that is.

The health care experts at Penn Medicine note that migraines are

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more than just headaches. When a person is suffering a migraine, the changes in brain activity that are occurring are affecting blood in the brain and surrounding tissues. That can cause a range of symptoms that can make migraines an especially difficult issue to contend with.

Severe head pain is a common characteristic of migraines, but Penn Medicine notes individuals also may develop these symptoms while suffering from a migraine: • Nausea • Increasing sensitivity to light, sound or smells • Dizziness • Extreme fatigue

Each of these symptoms is difficult to contend with on its own, and much more so when individuals also are experiencing migraine-related pain. In addition, some individuals experience some or all of these symptoms during the course of a migraine. What’s more, estimates from the American Migraine Foundation indicate that untreated migraines can last anywhere from four to 72 hours. In addition, the AMF notes that a migraine attack is made up of four phases, and a week can go by between the onset of the first phase and the completion of the fourth. The symptoms combined with the length of the migraine undoubtedly

contribute to the wellearned reputation that migraines are the most difficult of all headaches to confront.

So what can be done?

The AMF notes that the exact causes of migraines remain unclear.

However, there may be a hereditary link, and various environmental factors can trigger an attack. Individuals should ask close family members, including parents, if they have dealt with migraines. It also can be wise to avoid common triggers, which may include certain foods and alcohol. Making a concerted effort to stay hydrated also may

help in the fight against migraines. Data indicates that women suffer considerably more migraines than men, and the AMF suggests that hormonal fluctuations, such as those that occur during menstrual cycles, could be behind that.

Women armed with this knowledge can do their best to avoid potential migraine triggers when they’re menstruating.

Migraines can be debilitating, and headaches are not the only way they can adversely affect quality of life.

Individuals can learn more about migraines at www.americanmigrainefoundation.org.

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LST 507 was a U.S. Navy landing ship that was sunk in April 1944 by a German torpedo in the English Channel, just weeks before D-Day.

the emergency dressing rooms, performing his duty.”

Lt. Eugene E. Eckstam, a medical officer on LST-507 that night, recalled, “General Quarters rudely aroused us about (1:30 a.m.). I remember hearing gunfire and saying they had better watch where they were shooting, or someone would get hurt.”

The convoy had been attacked by a group of German E-Boats — small, fast torpedo boats, also armed with small cannon, that were designed to maneuver at speeds up to 48 knots to harass and destroy enemy shipping. LST-507 was the first to be hit by a torpedo at 2:03 a.m.

Eckstam said, “At 0203 I was stupidly trying to go topside to see what was going on and suddenly ‘BOOM!’ There was a horrendous noise accompanied by the sound of crunching metal and dust everywhere. The lights went out and I was thrust violently in the air to land on the steel deck on my knees.

“Until the fire got so hot, we were forced to leave the ship at 0230 Climbing down a cargo net, I settled into the 42-degree F. water - we watched the most spectacular fireworks ever.

Gas cans and ammunition exploding and the enormous fire blazing only a few yards away

are sights forever etched in my memory.”

Almost five months later, Murdock informed the family, “(Charles) left the ship when it was abandoned and was not seen again until his body was taken from the water later that day.”

Both the dead and survivors were taken to Portland. The dead went on to Brookwood Cemetery near London, where they were buried individually.

Of the 700 estimated U.S. Army and Navy fatalities during Exercise Tiger, 202 were from the sinking of LST-507.

The following month, two weeks after the action, and a little more than three weeks before

D-Day, the Raptis family was informed by the Department of the Navy that their eldest son had been killed in action and buried in Allied territory.

In the close-knit village of Wellsville where Charles grew up on Madison Street, the news quickly passed.

Friends at the high school where he had attended classes less than a year earlier were saddened. He had been a popular student, with his prowess underneath the basketball hoop and on the gridiron. His writing graced the pages of the school newspaper.

His teachers extolled his virtues. His peers elected him repeatedly to the school government.

He graduated with his class in June 1943 and a few months later was inducted into the Navy in Buffalo.

Months later the family would learn the details. On Oct. 18, 1944, just 16 days after he would have turned 20 years old, the Raptis family officially learned from the War Department that Charles had been killed in action and a letter was received from one of his commanding officers.

He would posthumously receive a Purple Heart.

World War II ended in Europe on May 8, 1945. Three years

Friends Improving Allegany County Trails receives grant BELMONT — Friends Improving Allegany County Trails, Inc. — or IMPACT — was awarded a $10,000

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later, the remains of Ph-M Charles G. Raptis, returned to his hometown and were reinterred on July 29, 1948.

Upon his arrival on the 11 o’clock train, his body in a flagdraped casket was taken by an escort from the Morrison Hayes Post 702 American Legion to the Raptis home. There a private prayer service was conducted the following day.

Six pallbearers, four members of a military color guard, and a bugler and nine members of a Legion rifle squad were part of the military funeral.

Charles was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, a Greek Orthodox and a member of the Sons of Pericles, a Greek American organization. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery.

At the time, his remains were only the fourth to be returned from burial in the European Theater.

Today, an official Annual Memorial Service for Exercise Tiger

is held on the nearest Sunday in April to the 28th, at the Tank Memorial Site in South Devon, Torcross, Slapton Sands, England and is conducted by The Royal Tank Regiment Association, Plymouth Branch. An 80th anniversary memorial service is being planned for April 28, 2024.

The wreck of the LST 507 lies at a depth of 50 meters at 50 degree 27.15’N by 2 degrees 43.55’W in Lyme Bay and is a popular location for wreck diving.

Maple Grove Cemetery Notice After many years of service,

Joyce Bell has retired as the Maple Grove Cemetery President in Shinglehouse, PA.

Deb Resig is now the acting President

If you have any questions concerning the cemetery, please contact DEB RESIG AT 814-697-6659 or Sec./Treas., BRENDA WEST AT 814-698-2144

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Safety tips for individuals who live alone The number of households with a single person living alone has increased considerably over the last half-century-plus.

According to a recent report from the U.S. Census Bureau, there were 37 million one-person households in 2021, representing 28 percent of all households across the country. This compares to 13 percent in 1960. Over the past decade, the number of single Americans increased by 4 million.

Statistics Canada says 13 percent of the Canadian population is comprised of single people living alone.

Various factors have contributed to the rise in the number of single people living alone. For example, delaying marriage is a growing trend.

present, even if the dog isn’t perceived to be aggressive.

Today, the median age to get married for men is 30.4 years and 28.6 for women. In addition, more seniors are living longer, and may be outliving spouses.

Some people are simply opting not to get married, as neither men nor women are expected nor required to have a partner according to current societal norms.

With so many people living alone, a refresher

course in solo safety could be in order. Here are some tips for single living.

• Adopt a dog. The general consensus is a dog is not only a companion but a safety precaution.

Dogs are in tune to sounds and disturbances, which can alert owners if and when things are awry at home.

Dogs, particularly those who bark when someone is at the door, are builtin alarm systems.

Criminals may be less likely to target a home where a dog is

• Get to know your neighbors. Singletons should make it a point to become familiar with their neighbors. This way they can learn schedules and alert one another if something seems out of sorts. A good neighbor will check in on another person if he or she hasn’t seen that person around in some time, which could help in the event of an injury or illness.

• Invest in smart technology. Smart home technology can run the gamut from motion-activated cameras to remote-operated lights and thermostats. This enables the home to be safe and secure, and even appear occupied when a person isn’t home.

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Wellsville village water, sewer, refuse rates increase

BY KATHRYN ROSS

WELLSVILLE — The Wellsville Village Board on passed three resolutions increasing the cost of living for village residents and those outside the village who use village resources.

Justification for the yes votes in May was that the increases were approved in the recently passed village budget.

The trustees voted unanimously to increase water, sewer and refuse rates in three separate resolutions. The increases will all take effect June 1st.

By the village of Wellsville Local Law #3 of 2016, the village

board of trustees is allowed to set rates through board resolution. Monday’s rate increases were based on the cost incurred by the village for providing the services The board approved an overall increase in the cost refuse collection an additional $1.50, Therefore the cost to the property owner will be $17.50 per unit per month.

Superintendent of Public Works Dean Arnold said there will be a yard waste pickup by village crews on June 2. The pickup is limited to yard waste only. No construction or appliances will be picked

up. Leaves should be in bags, brush and small branches are allowed.

The approved village budget for 2022-23 called for an overall increase in water rates of 7.5%. The new water rates with a customer meter charge per month of $19 in the village and $29 in the town are: • 1 to 3 units per unit $0.61 in the village $0.92 in the town.

• 4 to 50 units per unit $4.12 in the village and $6.18 in the town.

One and Lynn Bliven, Ag & Natural Resources Issue Leader-CCE Allegany.

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➡Safety Tips continued from PAGE 7 • Don’t advertise that you’re single.

Those who live alone should not make a point of advertising it. For example, list “Smith Residence” on a lobby mailbox in an apartment complex rather than a single name. Avoid telling too many people you’re single, as word can get around and it is impossible to know who will find out. That includes spreading

word online through social media.

• Upgrade locks and doors. Invest in more complex locks and deadbolts as well as security doors to add an extra layer of security to a home.

Such locks are only effective when inhabitants remember to lock their doors at night and when leaving their home.

• Develop an emergency exit plan. No one is coming to a

person’s aid when he or she lives alone.

That means a singleton must develop and rehearse emergency exit protocols that involve getting out of the home safely. In addition, one should pack emergency supplies and a go-bag in case a fast exit is necessary.

Living alone requires careful attention to security and taking added measures to be safe at all times.

• Base outside $8.56 in the village $12.87 outside the village.

• Units 1 through 25 — $2.57 in the village and $3.85 outside the village.

• Units 26 through 600 — $2.70 in the village and $4.12 outside the village.

especially for the Head Start school buses and families of students trying to enter and exit the street,” The regarding parking allows for amendments through board resolution. Therefore, the board passed a regulation that parking of vehicles is prohibited on both sides of the street from the Coat Street intersection south for a distance of 415 feet on North Main. The resolution took effect immediately.

“This is a congested area and is an issue of public safety,” Mayor Randy Shaylor said.

Arnold said the restricted parking signs will be placed within a week.

May 27, 2022 Proclaimed Poppy Day in Allegany County Whereas, the American Legion Family brought National Poppy Day to the United States by asking congress to designate the Friday before Memorial Day as National Poppy Day; and Whereas, the custom can be traced back to 1918 when Moina Michael popularized the idea of wearing a poppy flower in memory of the lives lost in VVW I which was inspired from the poem in Flanders Fields, written by Colonel John Mccrae in his sorrow at looking at rows and rows of graves where his comrades recently had been buried; and Whereas, National Poppy Day is a strong renewal of our nation’s commitment to a powerful reminder of the cost of our freedom with 100 years of rich tradition; and Whereas, millions of people worldwide wear, display, and distribute the poppy as a call to honor living veterans and those who lost their lives; and Whereas, the Allegany County Board of Legislators wishes to honor the sacrifices that people in the military make to protect our country; Now, therefore, I, Philip G. Stockin, Chairman of the Allegany County Board of Legislators, do hereby proclaim Friday, May 27, 2022, to be Poppy Day in Allegany County and encourage all citizens to support our military community by promoting the significance and meaning of the poppy.

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As a matter of public safety, the board also unanimously passed a resolution limiting parking on the north end of North Main Street.

The resolution reads, “The North end of North Main Street is a dead-end street which encompasses two residences and leads to the Head Start building owned by ACCORD Corp. which is presently used as a preschool.

When vehicles are parked on either or both sides of the dead-end portion of North Main Street travel becomes congested and erratic creating a safety issue

There is a meter usage fee of $2.15 in the village and $3.23 in the town.

The overall increase in the sewer rates is 17.25%. Therefore, the sewer rates shall be:

• 101 to 150 units per

by Cornell Cooperative Extension. Part of the national extension system, an educational partnership between county, state and federal governments. As New York’s land grant university Cornell administers the system in this state.

For more information, call (525) 268-7644 or visit our website at www.cce.cornell. edu/allegany. Cornell Cooperative Extension provides equal program and employment opportunities.

• Units 601 plus — $5.39 in the village and $8.09 outside the village.

• More than 150 units per unit $1.45 in the village and $2.23 in the town.

• 51 to 100 units per unit $2.84 in the village and $4.90 and $4.26 in the town.

Hold Your Horses equine nutrition webinar series announced BELMONT — The Equine Subgroup of the statewide Cornell Cooperative Extension Livestock Program Work Team wraps up the 3-part nutrition webinar series on June 8.

The presentation will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. There is no fee to participate however preregistration is required.

You will receive link to join upon confirmation of your registration.

The topic will be forage analysis with Sarah E. Fessenden, business development manager, Forage and Soils-Dairy

unit $2.55 in the village and $3.83 in the town.

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Philip G. Stockin, Chairman Allegany County Board of Legislators Dated at Belmont, New York, this 25th day of May 2022.