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Photo by Kathryn Ross Volunteers and members of the American Legion Riders listen to the Rev. Karen Borchert bless the work at the Johnson Cemetery in Wellsville.
Clean-up effort begins at Wellsville’s Johnson Cemetery BY KATHRYN ROSS WELLSVILLE — Amid the gray, wet, ancient headstones, members of the American Legion Riders, friends and volunteers started to clean up Johnson Cemetery in a drizzling rain Thursday. Dennis White, who is spearheading the move against the brambles, fallen limbs and broken headstones, said the plan is to have much of the cemetery cleaned up and presentable by Memorial Day. But the work on fixing headstones and honoring the fallen and deceased veterans of the War of 1812, the Civil War and World Wars I and II buried there will last a couple of years, White said. The work will go on each Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
until Memorial Day. White said additional volunteers are welcome and need only show up. The town highway department is providing the heavy equipment and two operators to help out. The upkeep of the Johnson Cemetery became the responsibility of the town of Wellsville in the 1980s. Little other than mowing has been done. Two weeks ago, the Rev. Karen Borchert arrived in Wellsville and became the pastor of Grace United Church. She was put to work to give the “blessing” on the work taking place in the cemetery. Under umbrellas the members of the work crew listened to Borchert’s message and the Bible verse she read. For White and others, Borchert’s blessing meant
that the life of the cemetery has come full circle. He explained that Grace United Church is the result of the old Congregational church family merging with the Christian Temple Church family a few years ago. An older Congregational Church stood on the street that once led to the Johnson Cemetery before time, flood and the nearby hospital expansion eliminated the street leading to the cemetery entrance. Nathanial Johnson, who created the Johnson Cemetery in the 1840s, was a member of the Congregational Church. “I think it’s great that 180 years later that this cemetery has come full circle,” White said. He noted that extra help and knowledge is needed to repair the toppled and broken headstones on the cem-
etery grounds. Recalling an anecdote, he pointed to a headstone in which there was an open circle. “A bell used to hang there, and it had a little rope that went underground and into a casket where it was wrapped around the hand of the corpse to be rung in case the deceased suddenly woke up after being buried,” he said. “That’s why we have the word graveyard shift, because someone watched over the cemetery during the night in case the bell rang.” White said he didn’t know if they would replace the bell. Aside from the historical relevance with some of the village’s first and prominent residents interred there, Johnson Cemetery is
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ALLEN — “I’m ready for my closeup,” faded silent film actress Norma Desmond declares in the film noir classic “Sunset Boulevard.” Today, so is Allegany County. But the county’s movie career is far brighter than that of the actress in the dark movie. The Paramount Pictures’ movie currently filming in the town of Allen is just the first of many coming attractions, according to Tim Clark, commissioner of the Buffalo Niagara Film Office in Buffalo. Clark is part of why the film company picked an Amish-built house on Old State Road and moved a film crew into the recently vacated Maple Tree Inn parking lot. However, Clark is bound by confidentiality not to reveal the name of the film, Hollywood continued on ........ page 8 its plot, who’s starring, the
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Wellsville village presents $8.54 million budget to public WELLSVILLE — The Wellsville Village Board formally presented its nearly $8.54 million 2021-22 budget to the public Aug. 19 in the village hall. Village Treasurer Melissa L. Mullen said the tentative budget is comprised of five different funds. The general fund, with revenues primarily from the real property tax levy, has total appropriations of $3.51 million. More than $2.2 million will be raised by a tax levy.
The different funds included in the budget are the electric fund, with total general appropriations of nearly $2.9 million; the water fund, with appropriations totaling just shy of $1 million; the sewer fund, with total appropriations of $749,170; and the refuse fund, with appropriations of $374,901. In comparison to the current fiscal year’s budget, Mullen said the new tentative general fund spending plan is $132,988.50 higher in
appropriations. This represents nearly a 3.94% increase in appropriations. As to how much is to be raised by taxes and what is the tax rate, Mullen said just less than $2.25 million is to be raised by the tax levy, with a new tax rate of $17.61 per thousand, which is up 26 cents from the current budget year. “With the exception of last year, the tax levy is still lower than it has been in the last 13 years,” she said.
United Way, ACAF grant supports Allegany County vaccination efforts A year ago, the Allegany County Area Foundation and Allegany County United Way created Community Relief Funds, and a shared grant application and review process, to streamline support for activities that assist county residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. This effort has enjoyed good public support and worked well, providing funds efficiently to many county agencies and organizations, including the YMCA, Cuba Cultural Center, all county public libraries and the Salvation Army.
Earlier this month, the ACUW & ACAF awarded their most recent shared grant — $1,500 to the Allegany County Department of Health. These funds will be used for the purchase of PPE and related items needed for COVID-19 vaccination clinics. “We are pleased that we can support together this effort to promote public health and help get us on the other side of this pandemic,” said ACAF’s Bruce Campbell. “The Allegany County Area Foundation has been a true community partner
throughout the pandemic, and we are proud to continue to support our community together,” said United Way’s Mandi Joyce-Phelps. Limited funds remain and grant applications are still being accepted for programing that provides pandemic-related relief. The ACAF website has more information and a link to the grant application. Bruce Campbell at director@acafny.org or (585) 296-5616 and Mandi JoycePhelps at mandi.phelps@ acuw.com or (585) 593-0020 are available to answer any questions.
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When asked what is driving any increases or decreases in the budget, Mullen said, “The increase in the budget has to do with a number of factors — COVID-19 impacts on revenues and expenses, Dresser and Kmart leaving and increased pension costs, to name a few.” Following the hearing, the village’s 2021-22 budget is due to be approved on April 26 at the regularly scheduled board meeting.
SEEKING PHOTOS, STORIES FOR MEMORIAL DAY The Source, looking ahead to Memorial Day, is asking readers for photos and stories of anyone from the area who died in battle or while serving our nation. We also encourage area veterans to submit tributes of friends or comrades they served and sacrificed with. The Source also is seeking information on Memorial Day activities that are planned in the area and which we can list in our edition before the solemn holiday. Please send digital material to SourceBPC@gmail.com. Include your phone number in case we need to get back to you.
Mitchell seeks GOP nomination in Allegany County’s District 2 BELMONT — Harold W. Mitchell of the Town of Amity is running for Allegany County Legislature in District 2, which includes the towns of Amity, Ward, Clarksville, New Hudson, Belmont, Friendship and Cuba. He is running as a Republican in the June 22 primary election. Mitchell was born and raised in Amity, where he still lives with his wife, Cathy. He graduated from Belmont Christian Academy in 1984 and then furthered his education in working in agriculture for local farmers. He worked construction at the West Valley nuclear waste site, University at Buffalo and
the Black Rock locks in Buffalo, where he worked as a laborer, operator and carpenter. He also worked 15 years with Suburban Propane as a service technician and crane and bobtail truck operator. During that time he took several courses in HVAC, welding from BOCES and also business and management courses through the Cornell Cooperative Extension. He served on Amity’s comprehensive plan committee and as fire chief and president of the Belmont Fire Company, in which he is still active. For the last 13 years Mitchell has owned and operated For Kids Auto
Repair and Towing LLC in Belmont, along with a small beef farm. He also is a bus driver for the Genesee Valley School District. “I realize that our county government is facing some unique opportunities and challenges at this time, especially with COVID-19,” Mitchell said. “I can assure you, with strong leadership, fiscal responsibility and accountability, that working together as one can make our county a much better cost efficient place to reside. “It would be an honor and privilege to serve Allegany County residents with utmost honest ability to do the best job that I can do in the best interest of county residents,” he said.
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parking lot being constructed on the north side of the cemetery. The overall condition of the cemetery was noted by the American Legion and the Legion Riders. They decided to undertake the repair and clean up of the cemetery and an old cemetery on Bellamy Road, for which they just received permission to clean up. The efforts will run simultaneously. But both projects also require funding. White said that while they plan to hold fundraisers for the cost, they are also accepting do-
nations. Donations may be made at the Legion or by sending a check addressed to the Legion and mailed to The
American Legion at 113 Jefferson St., Wellsville, N.Y., 14895. It should be noted that the donation is for the Cemetery Fund.
continued from 1 the resting place of many veterans. The veterans’ graves are what concerns White the most. “We owe it to them to honor their graves for the sacrifices they made,” White said. “Wellsville’s heritage is resting here, and we need to honor that and the veterans who are buried here.” The graves of veterans have already been marked with small medallions, which will hold American flags for Memorial Day. The concern for Johnson Cemetery rose when representatives from Jones Memorial Hospital approached the town for a right of way from its new
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Empire State Trail, Boilermaker Race to Hold Challenge ALBANY– Governor Cuomo announced April 7, 2021, a partnership between the Empire State Trail and the nationallyknown Boilermaker race to create the “Empire State Trail Challenge” - a four-
month virtual race where participants can register and log their miles to reach milestones tied to virtual progress along the Empire State Trail. Earlier this year, Governor Cuomo announced
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ers, snowshoers and others a safe and scenic pathway to experience New York State’s incredibly diverse landscapes. “The Empire State Trail Challenge brings together two giants of outdoor recreation in New York State - our new 750-mile Empire State Trail and Utica’s clas-
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incredible new statewide trail.” The Boilermaker organization has held a 15-kilometer running race in Utica since 1978, which has grown into one of the largest 15K races in the country, attracting 10,000 to 15,000
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A legacy of caring in Wellsville community WELLSVILLE — Jones Memorial Hospital is celebrating 100 Years of Caring. Looking back through its history, there are a handful of names that stand out as having had a tremendous impact on community health since the hospital opened in 1921. The descendants of three of these families — Jones, Tullar and Comstock — continue the tradition of serving the community as active members of service clubs. In addition, you can find them on boards for the hospital, the library and other organizations.
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WELLSVILLE — The Wellsville Area Chamber of Commerce and Wellsville Country Club have announced their first event of 2021 — the 30th annual WACOC Golf Tournament, which will take place May 28 The event will be following all current COVID-19 guidelines. so please remember to bring your masks. There are still spots available for team sign ups at $400 per foursome. The first 18 teams registered and paid will be accepted so make sure to get your application’s in. There are also many sponsorship opportunities for local businesses such as tee and cart sponsorships. For registration and sponsorship information please contact the Wellsville Area Chamber.
Jones. “She died in 1920, but she was something of an icon to us growing up.” Mrs. Jones’ great niece, Cynthia Fassett Gridley, served as chair of the hospital board for several terms, as did Cynthia’s daughter, Sammy. Gilkey and her sister, the late Lee Gridley, chose careers that lent themselves to community involvement. As a nurse, Sammy worked at Jones in obstetrics and later for the Allegany County Health Department. She has served the hospital as chair of the board of directors and is currently serving her second terms on the board. She is also chair of the Jones Memorial Foundation Board. Her sister Lee was a history teacher and very active in several organizations including the Allegany County Planning Board, Genesee River Wilds, Greater Allegany Chamber of Commerce, and the Allegany County Development Advisory Board. THE TULLAR FAMILY When Angie Cobb Tullar donated the entire cost to build a separate maternity annex at Jones Memorial, she had already established herself as a generous philanthropist. Completed in 1928, the Tullar Maternity Annex was furnished by George and Laura Rosa. In 1920, Angie set up a
scholarship program at Alfred University: the Eugene B. Tullar and Angie Cobb Tullar Scholarship. In her will, she left a property to the Village of Wellsville to be used for athletic purposes — an interest that may have been sparked when her son, Bayard Sr., was a first-string pitcher on the Cornell University baseball team. After his mother passed, Bayard Sr. was instrumental in transforming the property into Tullar Field, home to the first professional baseball team in Wellsville. Angie Tullar’s grandson, Bayard Tullar Jr., was active on a number of community clubs and organizations and was past president of the Wellsville Lions Club. Many of his philanthropic works were done “behind the scenes” for individuals who needed a helping hand by providing unofficial scholarships to deserving
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individuals. When the Allegany County Vietnam Veterans were looking to build a quiet get-away for members, Bayard Jr., and Mason Dye, donated a piece of property they owned to the group. His daughter, Gwyn, also prefers to keep her acts of kindness out of the spotlight. In addition to mentoring individuals and giving them riding lessons, Gwyn and her husband, Rich Shear, helped organize the first RidgeWalk & Run more than 25 years ago. The couple has been recognized with the Spirit of Wellsville Award for that and their continuing, hands-on involvement with the event. Every fall, Gwyn and Rich can be found spending endless hours prepping the Jones Memorial Hospital Finish Line property and getting it ready for the hundreds of walkers and runners who attend the event each year. Rich has also served two terms on the hospital board of directors and is presently on the Foundation Board. THE COMSTOCK FAMILY
Dr. Francis E. Comstock, born in Andover in 1860, is credited with admitting the very first patient and performing the first surgery at Jones Memorial in 1921. He had a private practice
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at 22 State St. and was the first of three generations of Comstock doctors; his son Edwin Sr. joined the office in 1926 and his grandson Edwin Jr. in 1960. Community involvement has continued to be important to the Comstock family. Edwin Jr. had two sons and a daughter. Donald Comstock has served on the David A. Howe Public Library board of directors for over 40 years. He is also active in the Rod & Gun Club, and the Elks Club.
Two family members, Donald’s wife Jackie and her sister, Ann, are on the Jones Memorial Foundation Board, Ann was married to Edwin III, who died in 2002. Nancy Comstock Mosher, Edwin Jr.’s daughter, is a former member of the Lioness Club, now an active member of the Lions Club and chair of the Diabetes Committee for the club. Nancy’s daughter, Jessica Mosher Strassner has brought the family back into the healthcare field. She is a pediatric and neonatal nurse practitioner at F.F. Thompson Hospital. She also works part-time in the pediatric practices in Wellsville and provides care in the nursery at the Dr. F. Clifton Miller Birthing Center. “Jones Memorial Hospital would not be celebrating 100 Years of Caring without the support of our community,” says Eva Benedict, CEO at Jones. “These families are an example of how important it is to continue the work that started a century ago. With your support, Jones Memorial will be here for generations to come.”
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Health & Wellness Add more exercise to the workday Many people can benefit from more exercise. But after a long day at work and tending to obligations at home, making time for exercise can be an uphill battle. Come nighttime, there may be little energy or time left to be active. However, failure to engage in regular physical activity can be detrimental to one’s health. The World Health Organization lists inactivity as the fourth biggest risk factor for global adult mortality. Plus, long periods of sitting inactively may lead to increased risk for diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and obesity. Psychology Today also says studies indicate
mental ability is directly linked to physical activity. Without regular exercise, one may have decreased concentration, poor memory, reduced mental stamina, and a lack of creativity. Finding time to exercise while at work can help people reap the rewards of a physically active lifestyle. The American Heart Association says taking advantage of little opportunities to move more throughout the day can add up to a significant amount of exercise. Here are some ways to exercise during the workday. • Ride or work a portion
of your commute. People who live close enough to the office can ride their bikes or walk there. If the office is too far, think about getting off the bus or train a stop earlier and walk the rest of the way. You even can park further away if you drive to the office. • Switch out your desk. Desks come in different configurations and you may be able to opt for a tall or adjustable desk to enable you to stand and move around a bit while working. If that’s not possible, stand up and do some balance or strength exercises while on long calls.
• Take the stairs. Skip the elevator and go up and down the stairs each day. Doing so when coming in, going in and out for a lunch break, and when leaving in the evening can add up over the course of a day. • Start a walking club. Get together with coworkers who also want to exercise and use your lunch hour to walk around. You can always eat at your desk before or afterwards. • Schedule walking meetings. Whenever possible, host walking brainstorming sessions or meetings. Take the meeting outdoors if the weather
cooperates; otherwise, take laps around the building. • Store some workout gear at work. During breaks, do a few arm curls with dumbbells or use resistance bands to work inner and outer thigh muscles while sitting at your desk. • Volunteer to run errands. Step out for coffee or snacks during the day, making a concerted effort to walk when going for your daily jolt of caffeine. Exercise can be included in the work day by making some minor changes that really add up.
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Corporate Cup Soccer Showcase rosters finalized John Fitzpatrick (Hinsdale); assistants Mark Emery (Bolivar-Richburg); Dan Freeman (Olean); Duane Powers (Belfast); Aaron Wight (Cuba-Rushford); Courtney Malia (Hinsdale) Christy Childs Players Allegany-Limestone: Olivia Paterniti Ellicottville: Brooke Butler, Audrey Hurlburt, Mandy Hurlburt Falconer: Tess Spangenburg Fillmore: Preslee Miller, Grace Russell, Hope Russell, Sophia Templeton Genesee Valley: Emera Aquila Hinsdale: Christy Childs, Fransisca Childs, Lindsey File photo Veno Olean: Alexis Gibbons, New York’s goalkeeper Keegan McKnight (00, Genesee Valley) knocks the ball away off a Emily Gibbons, Rylie corner kick during the Corporate Cup boys game at Bradner Stadium in Olean on Aug. 2. Gumtow, Madison Jones, Delaynie Moore, Paxton Retchless Portville: Kendall Artlip, OLEAN — Rosters are set players each, Warren has wensville, DuBois, John- Teagan Kosinski for the fifth annual Corpo- six, Curwensville two and sonburg, Northern Potter, Randolph: Kyra Pence, rate Cup Soccer Showcase Coudersport and St. Marys Ridgway one each. Natalie Philp, Miranda Wascheduled for Sunday, July one each. terman NEW YORK GIRLS 25 at Bradner Stadium. The New York boys, NEW YORK BOYS Coaches: Head coach The games match boys coached by Cuba-Rushand girls teams from New ford’s Nick Perillo, has nine York and Pennsylvania. seniors, seven juniors, five This year, the girls game is sophomores and two freshset for 5 p.m. with the boys men. matchup set for 8 o’clock. A l le g a ny-L i m e s t o n e After two tryout sessions, leads the squad with six the New York girls, coached players, Olean and Elliby Hinsdale’s John Fitzpat- cottville have three each, rick, have seven each se- Fillmore, Portville and niors and juniors, six fresh- Randolph two apiece and men and four sophomores. Belfast, Bolivar-Richburg, Olean leads the team Cuba-Rushford, Hinsdale with six players, Fillmore and Salamanca one each. The Pennsylvania boys, four, Ellicottville and Hinsdale three each, Portville coached by Warren’s Denny two and Allegany-Lime- Flatt, have 10 juniors, eight stone, Genesee Valley and seniors, five sophomores and a freshman. Falconer one apiece. Bradford has a team-high The Pennsylvania girls, coached by Warren’s Jer- four representatives, St. emy Bickling, have eight Marys, Brockway and Warjuniors, seven sophomores, ren three each, Port Allegsix seniors and three fresh- any-Smethport, Kane, Elk men. Bradford and DuBois County Catholic and Warlead the squad with seven ren two apiece and Cur-
Coaches: Head coach Nick Perillo (Cuba-Rushford); assistants Devin Kinney (Hinsdale); Jon Luce (Allegany-Limestone); Mike Zilker (Bolivar-Richburg); J.J. McIntosh (Portville) Players A l l e g a n y- L i m e s t o n e : Connor Bates, Jack Conroy, Hudson Kwiatkowski, Chance LaCroix, Zach Luce, Ryley McKnight Belfast: Matt Weaver Bolivar-Richburg: Hunter Stuck Cuba-Rushford: Chan-
dler Wirth Ellicottville: Bryce Butler, Jamison Caldwell, Noah Steinbroner Fillmore: Jackson Cool, Mitch Ward Hinsdale: Damion Brown Olean: Quintin Allen, Alex Linderman, Joe Magro Portville: Thomas Carls, Nate Petryszak Randolph: Bryson Rozler, Ethan Shields Salamanca: Reece Redeye Desposito
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Beware the Straight Run Chicks BY AMY BARKLEY SOUTHWEST,NY– Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program (SWNYDLFC) and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County recommend that folks looking to purchase female chickens for their farm or homestead steer away from straight run chicks unless they have plans for the roosters. Ordering in chicks has been difficult this year. Not only has the pandemic resulted in an increased demand for backyard poultry, but the recent cold snap in the Midwest led to hatcheries still playing catch-up on orders that were cancelled because of the recent live animal weather-related transport ban. Straight-run chicks, or a 50/50 mix of males and females, are an attractive option to attain desired breeds where pullets (female chicks) may be otherwise sold out. While straight run chicks may seem like fun, it can mean big problems for many newer poultry farmers and enthusiasts who are not aware of the potential issues with raising roosters. While raising roosters is very similar to raising hens at first, in about 3-4 months they will begin crowing and going after the hens to mate them. Roosters have evolved to be very loud to claim their territories and protect their hens, which is disruptive to neighbors, especially those living close by. Roosters will crow more loudly and more often as they mature, starting a couple of hours before sunrise and continuing throughout the day. They may also crow when startled at night. Roosters pursuing hens can be an aggressive behavior that may result in hen feather loss and hiding out of fear of being harassed, especially if there are more than 1-2 roosters per 10 hens or the roosters are young. This can delay young hens’ maturity to egg-laying age. If you’ve identified that
Empire Trail continued from 6 participants annually. With the Boilermaker and most in-person races postponed due to COVID, the virtual Empire State Trail Challenge initiative will engage participants and provide a unique race experience throughout the spring season. Boilermaker Marketing Director Jordan Peters said, “Creating opportunities for healthy activity and lifestyles lies at the core of the Boilermaker mission. So it was a natural fit to work in concert with New York State to provide New Yorkers with an opportunity to get outside and participate in a safe and healthy endeavor while highlighting the features of the Empire State Trail.”
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to the challenge of purchasing and managing straight run chicks, go for it! However, if this is not the right decision for you, steer clear of the straight run chicks and opt for pullets instead. For more information, contact Livestock and Beginning Farm Specialist, Amy Barkley, at amb544@ cornell.edu or (716) 640 – 0844. SWNYDLFC is a partnership between Cornell University and the CCE Associations of Allegany,
BELMONT — A seventh person awaits sentencing after pleading guilty in connection with the January 2020 death of a Wellsville man. The Allegany County District Attorney’s Office reported Monday that Justin Dardin, 17, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter, a class B felony, on Wednesday in Allegany County Court for his role in the death of Nicholas Burdge. Dardin, who was 16 at the time of the brutal beating death of 23-year-old Burdge, was not granted youthful offender status due to the seriousness of the charges against him. Previously, prosecutors said he was charged with second-degree murder, second-degree conspiracy, first-degree gang assault and second-degree kidnapping. The teenager was the seventh person to plead guilty in the case. The first five of eight people accused
in the case pleaded guilty in January. Several have been sentenced, including 10- and 16-year prison terms handed out for the same manslaughter charge for which Dardin now awaits sentencing. In March, Brandon Poehmel, 21, of Wellsville, also pleaded guilty to firstdegree manslaughter. Prosecutors report only the case of Howard Burroughs, 41, is left to be decided. Burroughs previously entered a plea of not guilty to charges of seconddegree murder, seconddegree conspiracy, firstdegree gang assault and second-degree kidnapping. Officials believe that eight people were involved in the death of Burdge — a result of tying the man to a chair and beating and stabbing him to death, then wrapping his body in bedsheets and plastic before dumping it in the Genesee River south of Wellsville. Burdge’s body was found March 22, 2020.
The Boilermaker Empire State Trail Challenge is a four-month virtual race through July 31. Participants can register now and begin logging their miles walking, running or cycling on Friday, April 9. Participants would complete the mileage of at least one leg of the Empire State Trail: either the Hudson Valley Trail: 210 miles (New York City to Albany); the Erie Canalway Trail: 350 miles (Albany to Buffalo); or the Champlain Valley: 190 miles (Albany to Canada Border at Rouses Point). Participants can sign up as teams or individuals. For more information or to register, visit the website. Although people are encouraged to the explore the actual Empire State Trail, participants can run, walk, or ride anywhere geographically, on local trails and running/bicycling routes near where they live to log and complete the challenge. Each entrant would receive a t-shirt with their $25 entrance fee for a single leg of the trail. If interested,
participants can register for additional legs at the time of registration or any time during the race period at $5 per leg. Challenge participants will enter their mileage on an online platform over the duration of the race window, reaching milestones tied to virtual progress along the Empire State Trail, and have the ability to share their experiences on social media. State Parks Commissioner Erik Kulleseid said, “The Empire State Trail Challenge is one of the ways we are building back better at our state parks and trails. Our parks and trails have been safe and healthy outlets for everyone during the pandemic. Whether enjoying a fun nature break with friends and family, or truly testing their limits, the Empire State Trail Challenge offers participants of all ages and abilities a rewarding and socially distanced opportunity to enjoy New York’s outdoors.” Empire State Trail Director Andy Beers said, “The partnership with the Boil-
ermaker is a great way to introduce the Empire State Trail to those across New York State and the nation who take part in the storied race every year. The Empire State Trail is an ideal pathway for runners, bicyclists, and walkers to get outside and exercise, while learning about the iconic landscapes, local communities, and historic and cultural attractions along the 750-mile trail. Director of the New York State Canal Corporation Brian U. Stratton said, “This exciting new partnership will offer thousands of New Yorkers and Boilermaker runners from around the country a chance to see the very best of our state, encouraging safe and responsible outdoor recreation along the lengths of the Empire State Trail. Governor Cuomo’s ongoing Reimagine the Canals program is based on forwardlooking partnerships like this, which bring together communities and New Yorkers to lift up local economies and showcase the exceptional history of the
7th person pleads guilty in 2020 death of Wellsville’s Nicholas Burdge
the horror/sci-fi sequel “A Quiet Place II” was filmed in Western New York. “The producer and director (John Krasinski) saw the beauty and rural nature of the Southern Tier and thought it a perfect setting.” There is a small cache of movies that have been filmed all or in part in the villages and towns of the Southern Tier, Clark said, recalling that scenes in “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II” were filmed in a Buffalo and that East Aurora’s quaint Main Street has been the site of many Christmas movies. Scenes from “Pirates of the Caribbean” were filmed in Niagara Falls, Olean has appeared in gangster movies, and who could forget Robert Redford twiddling his thumbs on the porch of the train station in Arcade in “The Natural”? “We (the film commission) handle the intake. We know our region. We go into Allegany, and the other counties in the Southern Tier so we know what is available,” Clark said. “Western New York has caught the eye of Hollywood. They know what New York City looks like and now they’re looking at us.” Coupled with the historic scenery and untouched rural nature of the area that is not too far away from major metropolitan areas, where camera and sound equipment can be found in Rochester and Buffalo, Clark said the other big attraction of Western New York is the state’s lucrative incentives for film production. “New York state offers very good incentives to make pictures here,” he said. And not to be downplayed, he said, is the nature of the people. “The Hollywood people are used to dealing with impolite and greedy people. Here the welcoming spirit of the people is a nice change for them,” Clark said. Even with that welcoming nature, the Allen movie set is still closed to the public and guards patrol the staging area. “It is private property,
Erie Canal, as well as the tremendous upgrades and new attractions being constructed along its banks.” New York State Executive Director of Tourism Ross D. Levi said, “The Empire State Trail is the newest jewel in New York State’s tourism crown and the Challenge is an opportunity to promote the trail to those looking for unique ways to experience the great outdoors. We hope that events like the Empire State Trail Challenge inspire more people to utilize
the trail as a centerpiece of a getaway to the many the communities it touches across the state.” The Empire State Trail website provides quick and easy access to trail information along the 750-mile route including segment descriptions and an on-line map identifying off-road trails connecting on-road sections, trail distances, designated parking areas, restrooms, and nearby amenities and attractions.
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you have roosters where they aren’t permitted in your neighborhood or don’t want roosters in your flock, there are some options available. A first choice for many is to surrender them to a local shelter or farm sanctuary. However, many of these groups are already filled with unwanted roosters, which can be difficult for them to adopt out, limiting the additional birds they can take in. A second option, if you have the resources and abilities, is to humanely dispatch these birds at home for meat. Unfortunately, many local codes specifically prohibit at-home processing in high density neighborhoods. That said, if you live in an area where this is allowed, there are resources on humane and food-safe processing, such as Cornell’s self-paced On-Farm Poultry Processing Course https://smallfarmcourses. com/p/on-farm-poultryprocessing. Alternatively, there are local poultry processors across the state that will take small orders of roosters, but appointments can be booked out months in advance. However, when you start to see the male birds’ combs and wattles begin to grow large and red, (around 6-8 weeks of age), you may be able to book an appointment in advance for when they are 16-20 weeks old, the proper finishing age for an eggtype heritage rooster. Additionally, there are a few more options available for flock owners to deal with unwanted roosters. There are opportunities to post ads that either sell or give away live birds in the paper, on farm store bulletin boards, and on some limited online advertising forums. If you have a local livestock auction nearby, that may also be an option. Most often, roosters sold through these means are processed at buyers’ homes for their own consumption. Very few sold will end up as pets or flock protectors, but it is a possibility. If after reading this article, you feel that you are up
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and they want to keep a low profile,” he said. “Here, they can even find their extras,” he said noting that a casting call for Amish-looking actors and actresses went out in January for the Allen movie and was well attended. While there is an immediate boost to the local economy with sales of less expensive goods, from gasoline and food to lodging and lumber and other items to build sets, Clark said a long-term impact of movies is tourism. “I was talking to the mayor of East Aurora, and he told me about walking into a café one day and noticing a couple that were unfamiliar to him,” he said. “He asked them why they were in his village and he told me that they said they were there because they’d seen the village in so many Christmas movies that they wanted to see it for themselves. They were from Ohio. “Walking on the same sidewalks, standing in the same spot your favorite actor stood in is gaining in popularity and becoming a real part of tourism,” he said. Yet, while there is a history of movies being shot in the Southern Tier, Clark said the area has not been overexposed. “That’s cinematic gold for movie makers,” he said. With the increase of the visibility of the Southern Tier, Clark said that he is “always on the prowl” for new and different and unique locations. “We’re always getting leads on new movie projects,” he said, “and (movie companies) will go anywhere. The Southern Tier is appealing to them. With its easy access to airports and highways and cities and beautiful rolling hills and fields, farms, small towns and villages, it makes the perfect Hollywood cocktail.” Clark said that while he visits Allegany County a couple of times a month he would be interested in receiving any information on unique or interesting sites that are available. He may be contacted on the commission’s website at www. filmbuffaloniagara.com.
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