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Cuba teen, paralyzed in Sept. 3 crash, continues to recuperate

BY BOB CLARK

Gabby Kranock, 18, of Cuba, who was critically injured as a bystander in a deadly Portville accident Sept.

3, continues to recuperate in Erie County Medical Center.

She remains paralyzed below her shoulders and has had several surgeries to help restore movement, said Christie Reynolds, a family friend.

Gabby’s parents, Lisa and Denis Kranock, remain in Buffalo to be close to their daughter.

The crash killed Kayden Belleisle, 19, of Olean, and injured Hailey Bello, 16, who attended Cuba-Rushford Central School with Gabby. Bello was taken to Oishei Children’s Hospital in Buffalo and later returned home to recuperate.

The three friends, who were standing on a lawn in front of a home along Route 417 in Portville, were struck by a parked car that was sent flying after being struck by a vehicle driven by Skyler Hess, 20, of Little Genesee.

Hess was charged with misdemeanor driving while intoxicated and vehicular manslaughter and vehicular assault, both felonies.

The case was expected to be presented to a Cat-

taraugus County grand jury.

In the meantime, Reynolds, the Kranock family friend, created a GoFundMe page for Gabby’s parents, so they can stay in Buffalo to be with Gabby and to help with medical expenses.

The GoFundMe page for Gabby had raised $24,017 toward a goal of $30,000 as of Friday morning. The link to the page is: https://gofund. me/c18b76c7 Gabby was moved to a regular room at ECMC on Sept. 21. “She is currently paralyzed below her shoulders, but can shrug them, and she can feel the pressure on her arms when they are being rubbed,” Reynolds posted on the GoFundMe page.

“Gabby has endured multiple neck and back surgeries in hopes to reverse the paralysis, although the doctors say she has a slim chance to ever walk again,” Reynolds wrote. “Her family and friends are staying positive and hopeful that a miracle awaits her!”

The Kranocks have stayed by their daughter’s side and are unable to work, Reynolds said.

“They have already incurred so many expenses due to this tragedy already, and tons more will be added with Gabby’s very long

road to recovery and special needs expenses when she finally gets to go home.”

Gabby’s mother updated friends on her daughter’s progress in a posting on the GoFundMe page last week, saying, “there have been several baby steps of progress.”

She said, “Gabby has had her trachea tube downsized twice now which has enabled her to be able to eat pureed foods and thick liquids on her own.”

In addition, Gabby has a wheelchair, but is still getting used to it, her mother said. Her collapsed lung needs to be suctioned several Cuba Teen continued on PAGE 2

Photo provided Gabby Kranock, critically injured in a Sept. 3 accident in Portville, is with her parents Denis and Lisa Kranock of Cuba in her Erie County Medical Center bed.

Ljungström in Wellsville to hire 61 workers as wind turbine business grows

BY KATHRYN ROSS

WELLSVILLE — Tom Hennessy, director of sales and service for Ljungström, told Monday Club members at their most recent meeting that he was calling them into action to help the local manufacturer hire more skilled employees.

“Pick up these applications and make

copies of them and give them to your sons and daughters because we are hiring and you’re the first to know,” he said, brandishing an application at the gathering of the women’s group.

Hennessey, the featured speaker at the club meeting, gave an overview of the industry that will celebrate its 100th anniversary in

Wellsville next year. A native of Wellsville, he is a more than 40-year employee of Ljungström and has worked with many of the husbands and fathers of the club members.

In 2021, after acquiring a contract to build specialized structural steel components for offshore wind turbines, Ljungström announced it would be hiring 60

new skilled employees.

Hennessey told the club members that as of Aug. 21 a total of 57 new employees had been hired between the production floor and the office. There are currently 260 employees at the facility located off Route 417 east of the village.

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The election lineup in Allegany County on Nov. 8 BELMONT — One last rundown on the towns and villages across Allegany County that are holding elections this fall.

Area elections with candidates Nov. 8 include:

• Allegany County Sheriff, Scott Cicerrello (R) • Town of Allen — Supervisor to fill vacancy, Erica Torrey (R); Justice, William Murphy (Murphy for Justice)

• Town of Alma — Justice, Brent Dickerson, R; town board TFV Bill Cox (D); Highway superintendent TFV Tom Dannheim (R) or Shaun Taylor (Taylor for Highway); Proposition One: “A Local Law Changing the Elected Office of Town Superintendent of Highways to Appointed Town Superintendent of Highways for the Town of Alma commencing January 1, 2025” • Town of Almond — Town board TFV, Nathan Woodruff (R) • Town of Birdsall — Justice, Dustin L. Gordon (R); Roy Hanks (Hanks for Justice) • Town of Burns — Justice, Taylor A. Karnes (D); Dustin L. Gordon (R) • Town of Cuba — Justice, James W. Galatio (R); town board TFV,

William Beck (R).

• Town of Friendship — Justice, David M. Szucs (R) • Town of Genesee — Town board TFV (3 yrs), Thomas H. Windus (R) • Town of Granger — Justice, Todd Smith (R), William Murphy (Murphy for Justice) • Town of Grove — Justice, Dustin L. Gordon (R) • Town of Independence — Town board TFV, Thomas Bissett (Bissett for Council) • Town of Rushford — Town board TFV (1 yr), Randy Green (R) • Town of Wellsville — Town board TFV (1 yr), Jeffrey S. Ormsby (R), Highway superintendent TFV (1 yr) Brian Smith (R) • Town of West Almond — Supervisor TFV (1 yr), Trevor Burt (R); Clerk TFV (1 yr), Bonnie Nelson (R); Town board TFV

Monroe (R), Michael A. Roeske (R) ALONG WITH LOCAL RACES, state Legislature races will also be on the ballot.

The towns of Angelica, Allen, Alma, Belfast, Bolivar, Caneadea, Centerville, Clarksville, Cuba, Friendship, Genesee, Granger, Hume, New Hudson, Rushford, West Almond and Wirt are in the 57th Senate District. Along with most of Allegany County, the district includes all of Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Genesee and Wyoming counties.

Candidates include Democrat Daniel Brown of Great Valley, Cattaraugus County, and incumbent George Borrello of Sunset Bay, Chautauqua County, on the Republican and Conservative lines.

The towns of Alfred, Election Lineup continued on PAGE 7

➡Cuba Teen continued from PAGE 1 times a day. “She is far from being pain-free, but the doctors have managed to get it better controlled for her.”

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(1 yr), Mark Bainbridge, (R); Proposition One: “A Local Law to Change the Office of Town Clerk from an Elective to an Appointive Office” • Town of Willing — Town board TFV (1 yr), Peter D. Havens (Havens for Council) • Town of Wirt — Town board (4 yrs) vote TWO, Larry Bedow (R), Christie L. Miller (R); highway superintendent TFV (1 yr), Curtis A. Rung Sr. (R) • Village of Andover — Trustee (2 yrs) vote TWO, Melanie Thorp (D), Scott Updyke (Updyke for Trustee) • Village of Angelica — Trustees (2yrs) Vote TWO, Linda S. Cash (D), Craig H. Miller (D/R), Jane Tylenda (R) • Village of Wellsville — Trustee (4 yrs) Vote TWO, Jeffrey B.

Lisa Kranock said in the posting that, “Even with all these obstacles, ups and downs, and suffering, Gabby re-

mains in good spirits.”

Her daughter “has a very long recovery road ahead of her, but Gabby’s determination to fight is strong! We will never give up hope that a miracle is awaiting her!”

Lisa Krancok added, “Thank you so much to everyone who have become such strong supporters of our family! It means the world to us! Please continue to pray for Gabby.”

Reynolds, who has known the Kranock family for 15 years, also organized a card shower for Gabby, which has lifted her spirits.

Send cards to ECMC, 462 Grider St., ATTN: Gabriel Krancok, Seventh Floor — Room 757, Buffalo, NY 14215.

A celebration of life benefit for Kayden, Gabby and Hailey will be held Nov. 6 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Village Green, North Union Street, Olean. A $15 donation includes a buffet.

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➡Ljungström continued from PAGE 1 restructuring begins, we will be hiring an additional 61 people,” he said.

Ljungström is pursuing contracts with offshore turbine producers up and down the East Coast because virtually every state with a coastline is investing in offshore wind turbine projects, he said.

As the company moves into the field of green technology, Hennessey declared, “We’re back to where we started. We were green before it was cool to be green.”

In 1920, Swedish inventor Fredrik Ljungström developed the air preheater as a way of cleaning the air from cigar smoke in a local pub, Hennessy explained.

According to the company website, “Few inventions have been as successful in saving

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fuel as the air preheater, the first installation in a commercial boiler saved as much as 25% of the fossil fuel consumption needed to operate the boiler.”

Ljungström Air Preheater opened in Wellsville in 1923 on South Main Street, where the original building still stands. The first preheater in the United States was installed in a paper mill in Niagara Falls. More than 20,000 air preheaters have been installed worldwide, including those installed on ships. All cut

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down on the coal and oil needed to operate boilers. Ranging in size from 6 feet to 30 feet in diameter, air preheaters continue to be in use today, with Ljungström inspecting them and providing replacement parts as needed.

But when the federal government placed strict regulations on coal-fired power plants, Ljungström officials saw the writing on the wall as sales began to decrease.

“When you come to a fork in the road, take it,” Hennessey quoted baseball great Yogi Berra, adding that Ljungström changed its business model to work in the renewable power industry.

He said the company began talking to wind turbine developers but found itself better suited to the offshore segment of the industry. With its roots in Europe and Scandinavian countries leading the way in the offshore wind turbine development, Ljungström oriented its systems to the European standard, becoming the first company in the United States to do so.

It embarked on a $10.5 million restructuring project renovating the interior of the Truax Road plants to accommodate the new technologies, including laser

welding and painting facilities.

Today the company is manufacturing fixtures for offshore turbine interior and exterior platforms, boat landings, railings, watertight and scratch-resistant doors and more and will ship them to the Port of Port of Coeymans south of Albany.

From there the parts will be shipped down the Hudson, to the harbor and transported 15 miles offshore to the $23 million Ocean Wind Project. The 98 turbines of the Ocean Wind Project will provide electricity to 750,000 homes.

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The online Wellsville Sun was the first to report Larson’s plea in the deaths of his mother, Lisa Larson, 50 and father William J. Larson Sr., 67 at their Clarksville home.

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Their bodies were discovered after a fire at the home on Nov. 21, and their son was arrested later the same day after an extensive search by state police. Area schools were closed that day.

State police believed the couple had been shot and killed on Nov. 5, more than two weeks before their bodies were discovered at the burning home. Larson continued living there during the period.

He was indicted in February 2020 on charges of murder, attempted arson, concealment of a corpse and tampering with physical evidence.

The case was prosecuted by the Steuben County District Attorney’s office after the death of an attorney in the Allegany County DA’s office.

Larson, who could have faced up to 50

years in prison on the murder and manslaughter charges, could serve 5-15 years because of allegations of parental abuse, Larson’s attorney Dominic Saraceno told the Buffalo News.

Larson’s plea agreement caps his sentence at 15 years, the attorney indicated.

He said Larson’s father had shot him in the arm on one occasion and his mother burned him with cigarettes.

A sentencing hearing is scheduled Jan. 17 before Allegany County Court Judge Terrence Parker. Larson’s trial was set to begin Jan. 17.

Larson, who was 17 at the time of the killings, was initially incarcerated in a youth facility in Erie County. After he turned 18, he was brought to the Allegany County Jail, where he remains. He is now 20.

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4 factors to consider to maintain winter safety Many changes are to be expected as fall gives way to winter. Temperatures drop for much of the country, and depending on where one lives, snow, wind and ice are to be expected.

As beautiful as snow-covered landscapes can be, winter presents unique hazards, notably slippery roads and surfaces.

Chilly temperatures also can put people at risk if they spend prolonged periods outdoors unprotected.

According to the insurance company Carsurance, more than 156,000 crashes occur

annually due to icy roads. Roughly 17 percent of all vehicle crashes happen in winter conditions. Winter hazards are not exclusive to driving, however. That means winter safety involves a consideration of a host of factors.

1. Changing visibility

While slippery surfaces may contribute to some accidents, visibility can quickly change with winter weather.

Blowing snow can contribute to whiteout conditions. In addition, fog can be hazardous to drivers, aviators and mariners and contributes to thousands of

travel accidents every year, advises the National Weather Service.

It’s important to slow down, leave plenty of distance, use your lowbeam headlights, and recognize when it may be safest to pull over, such as when visibility is significantly compromised.

2. Snow removal

Shoveling snow or using a snowblower are common wintertime activities. Yet strenuous levels of activity in cold temperatures could put people at risk of heart attack, particularly if they are not acclimated to physical activity.

Always warm up prior to shoveling snow to prepare the body for exercise. Go slowly and take frequent breaks.

Avoid twisting and tossing snow over your shoulder, which can contribute to back injuries.

3. Carbon monoxide poisoning

Winter weather means turning up the heat or doing more indoor cooking. Carbon monoxide is produced through the burning of fuel in various forms, including stoves, engines, gas ranges, portable generators, and grills.

The National Safety Council says carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that can go undetected as it builds up in enclosed spaces.

Never warm up the car inside of a contained garage. Do not use portable flameless chemical heaters indoors, and have furnaces, water heaters and other fuel-burning appliances checked and serviced by a qualified technician annually. Be sure that carbon monoxide alarms are on every floor of the home, and take it seriously if the alarm goes off.

4. Black ice

Black ice is a common winter foe. Black

ice forms when temperatures rise above freezing during the day, melting any snow on the ground and causing surfaces to become wet.

If the temperature drops once more while the ground is wet, a thin, transparent sheet of ice can form. Black ice also may occur if moisture in the air condenses and forms dew or fog, and then the temperature drops below freezing, says the National

Weather Service. Black ice gets its name because it looks black on asphalt roads. However, it also can form on sidewalks and overpasses, or spots shaded by trees or other objects. Slowing down and exercising extreme caution are essential.

Winter is a beautiful season. But it can be just as hazardous as it is awe-inspiring. Taking steps to stay safe in unpredictable conditions is a necessity each winter.

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WELLSVILLE — The Butterfly Effect landed at a recent village board meeting when Mayor Randy Shayler announced that a new orange and black crusade has come to Wellsville.

Orange and black are the school colors and many of the town’s and village’s vehicles, ambulance and firetrucks mimic the colors.

At the meeting, the mayor read a letter from the Wellsville Monarchs, a group of individuals who have organized in the effort to prevent the extinction of the orange and black monarch butterfly. On July 21, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature announced that North America’s migratory monarch butterfly has been listed as an endangered species.

Wellsville and Western New York are right in the middle of the butterfly’s habitat.

The Wellsville Monarchs requested help from the village board to help preserve existing milkweed areas and create a more hospitable habitat for the butterflies by turning land owned by the village into milkweed production. Milkweed is the main source of sustenance for monarchs in their caterpillar form and in itself has become sparse.

“We are asking that the village join our efforts to keep monarch butterflies around,”

A monarch butterfly on a milkweed plant.

the group stated. “We are aware the riverbanks and nearby areas contain numerous milkweed plants. We ask that the village help keep these areas intact.

Removing the milkweed or using pesticides in the area will further inflict danger on the monarchs. Please contact us with any available space where a new habitat can also be created.”

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by Cortney Long, Brandon Nye, Michelle Day and Kelly Roll.

Both before and during the meeting the trustees discussed possible areas that might be left unmown and left to the production of milkweed to provide habitat for the monarch and other butterflies.

Some of the suggestions included behind the sewer plant and on the old dump site off the Andover Road.

Public Works Superintendent Dean Arnold was directed to look around the village

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and come up with a list of village owned properties which can be turned into milkweed production for Monarch habitat.

Mayor Shayler inquired as to where to obtain milkweed seeds.

According to the Wellsville Monarchs they have recently distributed several dozen milkweed seed packets to the community and the surrounding community members through their Facebook page.

Milkweed seed packets are also being offered by the National Wildlife Federation.

Trustee Mike Roeske noted that each milkweed plant contains hundreds of seeds.

According to American Meadows, milkweed plants need plenty of diffuse light as they grow. They should be planted in full sun locations. There is a milkweed variety for every landscape.

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Tropical milkweed performs beautifully in hot, humid conditions, and can be grown as an annual in the north. Butterfly weed grows best in dry conditions.

Milkweed establishes a large, deep root system and prefers not to be transplanted.

For more information on local efforts to preserve the monarch butterfly, go to the Wellsville Monarch Facebook page and take a part in the Butterfly Effect.

The Butterfly Effect is the philosophical concept that change is precipitated by small actions or — “when a butterfly flaps its wings in India, that tiny change in air pressure could eventually cause a tornado in Iowa.”

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Large group dining etiquette Dining out presents an opportunity to socialize with friends and family and enjoy a break from cooking. It also offers a chance to try new cuisines and support local restaurants.

It likely comes as no surprise how popular dining out has become.

According to a 2020 study by ICSC, nearly 163 million people (64 percent of adults) dine out at least once a week.

Around 50 percent of respondents indicated dining out is an essential part of their lifestyles, and convenience is a

prime reason for eating out.

When dining out, individuals may want to share the experience with others. While large groups can have successful outings, making these experiences better for all involved comes down to focusing on etiquette. Here are some dos and don’ts of dining out with large groups.

DO make a reservation with the restaurant as far in advance as possible. At the very least, call ahead to see if the establishment takes reservations (some do

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Things to consider before warming up next to your first fire this winter A warm fire can make even the coldest winter day more enjoyable. Fireplaces may not get much use in spring or summer, but come late fall and throughout the winter, the fireplace can be a great place for families to gather.

Before fireplace season hits full swing, homeowners might want to brush up on a few fireplace facts so they can safely enjoy nights spent sitting by the crackling flames.

The Chimney Safety Institute of America advises homeowners with fireplaces to hire a CSIA-certified chimney sweep to clean their fireplaces. After a lengthly period of non-use, various issues could be affecting the chimney, many of which might not be noticeable to an untrained eye. Professional, certified chimney sweeps have extensive

knowledge of fireplaces, making them valuable resources who can let homeowners know if any safety issues developed since fireplaces were last used.

The National Protection Agency recommends that chimneys be swept at least once per year.

A full inspection of the chimney might be in order as well. Chimney service technicians will conduct thorough

examinations of readily accessible portions of the chimney exterior and interior and accessible portions of the appliance and the chimney connection.

The CSIA recommends that homeowners who plan to use their chimneys as they have in the past request a Level 1 inspection, which will examine the soundness of the chimney structure and flue as well as the

basic appliance installation and connections.

Technicians also will verify if the chimney is free of obstruction and combustible deposits.

Homeowners also should inspect their chimney dampers before lighting their first fires of the season.

Dampers should open and close smoothly. If not, a service technician can help fix or replace the damper.

Firewood is another thing homeowners must consider before lighting their first fires of the season. The CSIA says that well-seasoned firewood works best, noting that wood that is not well-seasoned will produce more smoke than heat. In addition, the home improvement resource This Old House recommends using dense wood that’s been split and stored in a high and dry place for at least six months.

Oak is an example of dense wood that, when stored properly, can make for an enjoyable fireplace experience.

Avoid softwoods like pine. Pine can produce a lot of creosote, which is a byproduct of wood combustion. Creosote is highly flammable, and as it builds up in a chimney, the risk for a chimney fire increases. Choosing the right

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Before nestling up to a fireplace this winter, homeowners should consider a host of factors and safety measures to ensure their fireplaces are safe and ready for the season ahead.

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What to do to prepare your garden for winter reduces soil pH. Low soil pH makes it hard for certain plants to grow, but acidic soil is ideal when growing blueberries. Test the soil for lime and amend it depending on what you hope to grow in the spring so it’s ready to thrive when winter ends.

Gardens provide an idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. In fact, many gardening enthusiasts typically cannot wait for the spring thaw so they can spend the next several months tending to their plants under the warm sun.

But a gardener’s work is never truly done, and the work to make gardens stun in the spring actually begins during the preceding fall.

Preparing gardens for winter is an important step that can help homeowners ensure their gardens return to full strength in the spring. The tasks necessary to prepare gardens for winter may depend on what homeowners are planting, but the following are some general maintenance suggestions that can keep gardens safe this winter.

• Remove weeds and debris. Weeds and debris are unsightly and detrimental to plant life in spring, but they also can be harmful in the winter. Weeds and

debris left to linger in gardens through the winter provide overwintering spots for insects and can contribute to disease.

So it’s imperative that weeds and debris are removed before the ground hardens in winter.

Don’t wait until the ground hardens, as that can make it hard to remove the roots of weeds, adversely affecting the garden as a result.

• Prepare the soil. The Farmer’s Almanac advises homeowners to gently till the soil in their gardens so they can expose any insects before they settle in for the winter. Once garden soil is exposed, add a layer of compost, leaves, aged manure, and, if necessary, lime, gently tilling it into the soil. According to the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, the only accurate way to determine if lawn or garden soil needs lime is to test it. Lime makes soil less acidic and

• Remove dead or diseased plants.

Dead or diseased plants should not be left in the garden through the winter.

These plants can attract insects and are vulnerable to disease, which can make it hard for the garden to thrive in the spring.

• Protect fruit trees. If you have fruit trees, install mouse guards around the base to prevent mice and voles from killing the trees over the winter.

If left to their own devices over the winter, mice and voles may eat the bark of

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A Wellsville woman’s journey to certification as lactation consultant WELLSVILLE — When Paige Lounsberry was a new mother, with her husband away in the U.S. Army, she found herself struggling.

“I started attending La Leche League meetings and the support I found there helped me build my confidence as a mother and really changed my outlook on

life,” she told members of the Wellsville Business and Professional Women Club recently.

“I finally had a friend group I could turn to.”

That began her journey to become a lactation consultant. She decided she wanted to be able to offer support to other struggling parents and she started studying to become a

La Leche League leader herself.

The mother of two from Scio has an associate’s degree from Fayetteville (N.C.) Technical Community College.

She also attended SUNY Jamestown Community College to earn her certification as a lactation consultant.

Moving back to Wellsville, Lounsberry

➡Election Lineup continued from PAGE 2 Almond, Amity, Andover, Birdsall, Burns, Grove, Independence, Scio, Ward, Wellsville and Willing are in the 58th Senate District.

Along with part of Allegany County, the district includes all of Chemung, Seneca, Schuyler, Tioga, Steuben and Yates counties.

The only candidate on the ballot is incumbent Thomas O’Mara of Elmira, Chemung County, on the Republican and Conservative lines.

The entire county, along with all of Cattaraugus County and the towns of Canisteo, Greenwood, Hartsville, Jasper, Troupsburg and

West Union in Steuben County, is part of the 148th Assembly District. Incumbent Joseph Giglio of Gowanda, Cattaraugus County, will appear alone on the ballot on the Republican and Conservative lines.

No one is on the ballot in several of the municipal races across Allegany County this year, outside of write-in candidates.

• Caneadea town justice, 4-year term • Clarksville town board to fill a oneyear vacancy • Genesee town board to fill a one-year vacancy • New Hudson town board to fill a one-

year vacancy.

• Rushford town justice, 4-year term • In the town of Scio, neither position on the ballot — for a four-year term as town justice or a one-year vacant seat on the town board — have any candidates on the ballot.

• Angelica village justice to fill a threeyear vacancy.

For the races that include full terms, candidates needed to have petitions filed in the spring. Party designating petitions were filed from April 4-7, and independent petitions were filed May 24-31.

Photo provided Paige Lounsberry works with the WIC Program in providing lactation support to new mothers.

led groups here for a time, until she began working at the local WIC Program, offering lactation support. Her supervisor mentored her to begin the process of obtaining her certification.

She sat for the board exam in September and will receive her results in early December.

“I am excited to hopefully achieve this long-sought certificate so that I can better provide lactation services to the area, as most ru-

ral hospitals in Western New York do not have their own (certified lactation consultants) on staff,” Lounsberry said.

“I am so grateful to the Wellsville Business and Professional Women’s Club for offering me a scholarship which helped cover the cost of my board exam.”

At the BPW meeting, Lounsberry received the second half of her $500 scholarship award.

She currently works for WIC, which entails providing lactation

support at Jones Memorial Hospital three days a week.

The Wellsville Business and Professional Women Club was started in 1924 by four women and today they have about 25 active members from Wellsville and surrounding towns. The BPW club consists of the Olive Twig of the Jones Memorial Hospital.

BPW scholarships have been given every year since 1969 to help graduates attend college.

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Cuba teen killed in Cattaraugus County crash MACHIAS — The crash that claimed a Cuba girl’s life over the weekend is still under investigation.

The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office said Monday that deputies were called to the scene of a fatal one-vehicle crash at 10:34 p.m.

Oct. 29 in the town of Machias. Deputies said a vehicle appeared to go out of control at a sharp intersection, left the roadway and struck a tree.

A 17-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the scene, deputies announced, but they did not release the name of the victim. Cuba-Rushford Central School District officials and a GoFundMe campaign identified the deceased as Julia Horton, a junior at Cuba-Rushford.

School district officials announced the death on Sunday, indicating two other students were injured in the crash.

Deputies said two other occupants were listed in critical condition. Other occupants received minor injuries.

Citing an ongoing investigation, deputies did not release other information, including the identity of the driver, how many people were in the vehicle or even on what road the crash occurred.

Times Herald records indicate Horton was a Cuba resident and an honor roll student.

A GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for funeral expenses was underway Sunday afternoon, with more than 60

people donating to it by press time.

The crash is the second serious accident involving youths from Cuba in as many months. On Sept. 3, a vehicle driven on Route 417 west of Portville struck a parked vehicle, propelling it across a lawn and killing Kayden Belleisle, 19, of Olean.

Also seriously injured were Gabby Kranock, 18, who remains hospitalized with a spinal injury, and Hailey Bello, 16, both students at Cuba-Rushford.

The driver in that collision faces felony charges for vehicular homicide, assault and driving while intoxicated.

Allegany County Court report BELMONT — Justin A. Freeman of Hume was convicted of one count of attempted menacing a police officer, a class E felony, and sentenced to five years of felony probation Thursday in Allegany County Court.

The case stemmed from an incident in the town of Hume in which the defendant attempted to display a deadly weapon to a police officer, according to the office of District Attorney Keith Slep.

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Palliative Care has come to the Southern Tier!

WELLSVILLE, NY (October 27, 2022) -- Palliative Care is now available in the Southern Tier thanks to a grant secured by Dr. Kevin McCormick, Chief Medical Officer at Jones Memorial Hospital and Dr. Bilal Ahmed, Chief Medical Officer at St. James & Noyes Hospital, Palliative Care is now available at Jones Memorial

in Wellsville, St. James in Hornell, and Noyes in Dansville!

Awarded through the New York State Safety Net and Program Support Office, the Implementation of a Southern Tier Regional Palliative Care Program grant will fund a program in collaboration with Highland Hospital’s Palliative Care Program.

Highland’s Palliative Care Division Chief Dr. Chin-Lin Ching, and Dr. Nicole Giese, Director of Highland’s Outpatient Palliative Care program, and their team of providers are available to assist caregivers at Jones Memorial and St. James in providing symptom management, goals of care discussions, and ethical questions or

family discussion meetings.

The Highland Hospital team will also provide inpatient consultations and are available for outpatient referrals using remote access in the format best suited to the patient’s situation.

To help implement this initiative, Nancy Scott is the Palliative Care Coordinator. Based at Jones Memorial Hospital, Nancy serves all three southern tier hospitals, identifying and implementing training resources specific for the facility’s health care team. In her role, Nancy will be coordinating with regional providers and their hospitals to bring this new specialty

onboard. She will also distribute Palliative Care materials to local agencies to assist with educating the community in the role of Palliative Care.

If you have any

questions regarding Palliative Care, please reach out to Nancy.

She can be reached by phone at 585-596-4079 or by email: Nancy_ Scott@URMC.Rochester.edu.