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Jones Memorial CEO: Get vaccinated to help hospital, ‘because it makes sense’ BY BOB CLARK BELMONT — The head of Allegany County’s largest hospital is urging residents to get vaccinated, “not because of any mandate, but because it makes sense.” Addressing the Allegany County Board of Legislators earlier this month, Jim Helms, CEO of Jones Memorial Hospital, asked legislators to help spread the word — get vaccinated and help the hospital which has been crushed under the weight of COVID-19 admissions. “Right now, we’re within the fourth wave,” he said, noting the hospital has so many patients that most evenings inpatient COVID-19 patients have to be kept in the emergency department. “I’m quite confident that if we don’t have a change in course, we’ll see a fifth wave, probably after the holidays.” The cause is simple, Helms said — more than half of all patients who have come to the hospital have tested positive for the virus, and between 80% and 90% were unvaccinated. “Allegany County’s low vaccination rate is truly stressing our hospital,” Helms said. The state Department of Health reported earlier this month that 39.8% of county residents were fully vaccinated, while 42.9% received at least one dose. Helms said patients as young as 30 have been kept for treatment, and some as young as 40 have gone on ventilators to survive. Typically, patients on ventilators have been sent to other hospitals with dedicated COVID-19 wards, but he said the latest cases have had to remain

Photo provided Jim Helms in Wellsville due to overwhelming demand placed on those wards. In September, Helms said he was working with the state to move three patients out of the hospital, checking with hospitals across Western and Central New York. “We never did find a bed for any of those three people,” he said, adding staff had to juggle patients — even moving patients into hallways for treatment to free up space in the ED. “Since then, it’s never let up.” While vaccines are not 100% effective at stopping transmission and illness from the disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, vaccines have been shown to reduce the potential for transmission and the severity of disease in breakthrough cases. Meanwhile, the CDC and FDA consider vaccines to be safe with serious side effects counted in the hundreds among the almost 400 million vaccine doses administered in the U.S.

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Photo by Wreaths Across America Wreaths Across America, a national organization, places wreaths at thousands of veterans’ graves at Christmastime.

Wreaths Across America coming to Cuba cemeteries BY KATHRYN ROSS CUBA — In the past, Wreaths Across America, a nationwide program that places wreaths on veteran’s graves in national cemeteries at Christmastime, has decorated the veterans cemetery in Bath. This year the event is coming a little closer to home with the help of the DAR. In January, the Catharine Schuyler Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution set a goal to place wreaths on veteran’s graves in Allegany County. But that task is so big, coordinator

Mary Lindquist said, that they are starting in Cuba this year, where they only need 550 wreathes to complete the task. “Can you imagine how many wreaths would be needed in some of the larger towns?” she said Wednesday as the group was getting ready for a fundraiser on Sunday to benefit the purchase of wreathes. The public is invited to attend a Wreaths Across America Benefit from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Palmer Opera House, where Nettie Productions will present live classic country music.

Admission is $5 or attendees may purchase a wreath for $15. The wreaths will be placed on graves in the Cuba and Catholic cemeteries. DAR members will place wreaths on a smaller cemetery behind the Cuba dam. “I’m from Cuba, so it is easiest to start in Cuba, but the DAR wants to see wreaths on veteran’s graves throughout the county,” Lindquist explained. Noting that to be able to cover the county coordinators and co-coordinators will be needed for each and every cemetery in the county. That

task is just too big at this time although Lindquist said she is ready to accept volunteers for the bigger project. For now, volunteers will be needed on Dec. 18, when the wreaths will be placed. While volunteers do not have to register, Lindquist said it would be beneficial for her to know just how much help she has. Volunteers will meet at noon at the grange on Medbury Avenue, where they can park. Shuttles will take them to the cemeteries. The deadline for

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“The Underground” Opens to the Delight of ASC Gamers ALFRED–An expansive and new multi-purpose gaming arena called “The Underground” opened recently and is already a favorite hangout for Alfred State College (ASC) student gamers. “The Underground,” located on the lower floor of Pioneer Center, features nine 75” widescreen televisions. A variety of gaming consoles and comfortable seating options are available for students. The arena is enhanced by a performance stage, convenient kitchenette, and ample table space for board games. It is primarily a gaming arena but will also

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Allegany County sets Fall Pill Drop for Oct. 23 BELMONT — Allegany County’s Fall Pill Drop is set for Oct. 23, the Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Unused medications and e-cigarettes may be dropped off from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Belfast Fire Department, 11 Merton Ave., and at the Independence Emergency Squad, 508 Main St., Whitesville. Drop-offs are confidential

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Allegany County elections early voting starts Saturday BY BOB CLARK BELMONT — Most Allegany County voters will see at least one contested race on the ballot this fall beyond a slew of state constitution amendments Early voting begins Oct. 23, Allegany County Board of Elections officials report, and contested races are expected for most voters’ ballots this fall despite no statewide or federal offices up for grabs. Board of Legislators All 15 seats — three per district for four-year terms — are up for vote this election season. Districts 1, 3, 4 and 5 will all see contested races for the posts, while District 2 has three unopposed candidates. Candidates are listed in order of first appearance on the ballot. Under state law, ballot positions are dictated by votes

Jones CEO continued from 1 “If they were vaccinated and even half of them didn’t show up at the hospital — they may have gotten sick but they avoided a hospital stay — I wouldn’t have to transfer hip fractures to other hospitals throughout the state because I have no other beds for them,” Helms said. Legislator Karl Graves, R-Andover, said that in his talks with residents who have chosen not to vaccinate, questions of science are typically the motivator. “We have an uphill battle,” Helms said, noting that lies, misinformation or out-ofdate information can cloud the situation. And when residents are concerned about taking the advice of a media personality or other source, “if that’s their fear, to talk to their local providers.”

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purchasing a wreath is Nov. 1. The cost is $15, and each wreath carries a small flag representing a branch of the military. Veteran’s graves from all America’s wars from the Revolutionary War to the War in Afghanistan will be recognized Lindquist said. “I guarantee that if you lay a wreath on a veteran’s grave that you will want to do it again,” said Lindquist who has been part of the Wreaths Across America project for six years. To purchase a wreath, to volunteer, to help place wreaths, or to become your town’s coordinator for next year, call Lindquist at (585) 610-0446. Wreaths Across America got its start in 1992, when

cast in the last presidential or gubernatorial election. Parties are listed on the ballot in descending order of votes received in those races. In District 1, seven candidates are running. Brian Webb and Nic Gunning are running on the Democratic line. Philip Stockin, Jennifer Ricketts Swales and Kevin Fred Demick are running on the Republican lines. Bridgette Tojek is running on the Peoples Constitution independent line. Shane Enders is running on the People for Allegany independent line. District 1 includes the towns of Angelica, Belfast, Caneadea, Centerville, Granger, Hume and Rushford, as well as the village of Angelica. In District 2, three candidates are running. John Ricci is running on the Local doctors and pharmacists all received around a decade of training to practice in their fields, Helms said, and are all well versed on the science of vaccines. “One hundred percent of the Jones Memorial medical staff is vaccinated,” Helms said, adding if residents want to talk to medical professionals, he would work to put them in touch. Another legislator asked if the University of Rochester hospital system or Jones officials had discussed prioritizing treatment for those with vaccines over those who chose to not vaccinate. “The bottom line is we would never prioritize care of vaccinated over unvaccinated,” Helms said. “What we’re asking for is to be reciprocal of that — to help us by being vaccinated so that even being vaccinated and you end up in the hospital, we’ll have room to take care of you. If you’re the one coming in on the ambulance with chest pain, I’ll have a bed for you.”

the Worcester Wreath company of Harrington, Maine, found themselves with a surplus of wreaths near the end of the holiday season. Remembering a boyhood experience at Arlington National Cemetery, owner Morrill Worcester realized he had an opportunity to honor the country’s veterans. With the help of Maine Sen. Olympia Snowe, arrangements were made for the wreaths to be placed in Arlington. The annual tribute went on quietly for several years, until 2005, when a photo of the stones at Arlington, adorned with wreaths and covered in snow, circulated around the internet. Suddenly, the project received national attention. Thousands of requests poured in from all over the country from people wanting to help. Today, Wreaths Across America coordinates wreathlaying ceremonies at more than 2,500 locations across the United States, at sea and abroad.

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Borrello, GOP propose actions to alleviate healthcare staff shortages Members of the Senate Republican Conference called Oct. 15 for action to help alleviate staffing issues at healthcare facilities and for home care patients in communities throughout New York. GOP lawmakers say staffing shortages at facilities have been exacerbated by the vaccination mandate placed on healthcare workers that went into effect on Sept. 27. State Sen. George Borrello, R-Sunset Bay, and fellow members of the Senate Republican Conference propose to encourage and incentivize the recruitment of new healthcare workers, protect facilities and analyze potential workforce impacts from proposed mandates, and recruit staff in the mental health and direct care industry. “The shortages in New York’s health care sector are a problem statewide, but they are especially acute in our rural areas,” Borrello said in a press statement. “The state’s vaccine mandates have escalated that problem to a crisis for many facilities.” Included in the proposals unveiled Friday are bills and action items to expand eligibility for STEM scholarships for students pursuing nursing careers; creating the Healthcare Workforce Innovation Fund to support efforts to improve the healthcare workforce pipeline by supporting high-quality training; and allowing graduates to practice, under supervision, for 180 days until they are able to get licensed. The Republican senators also want interstate professional licensing reciprocity to increase the supply of medical professionals; they want to ensure nursing homes are not penalized for workforce staffing shortages; and they call for an impact analysis on any new legislation or regulation on healthcare facilities. They also call for loan forgiveness as an incentive to

join the healthcare or direct care workforce, addressing the state’s Medicaid reimbursement rates; and salary increases and a statutory cost of living allowance to support the direct care workforce. “We need practical, effective measures to address the immediate pressures as well as long-term solutions aimed

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the foundation of our state’s $6 billion agriculture industry, which is known for producing some of the finest meat, dairy and produce in the world,” Borrello said. “However, the strength and viability of our farming community is threatened by burdensome mandates and misguided policies from Albany that are making it harder than ever to stay in business.” The senator said, at the top of the list of challenges, are the Farm Labor Act and potential changes to the 60hour overtime threshold. “My conversations with farmers and farm workers in recent months have echoed the comments we heard today about how harmful this

change would be for everyone,” he said. “The agricultural community is united on this issue.” Landlord assistance program New York’s Landlord Rental Assistance Program is accepting applications from owners of rental properties who have suffered financial losses because of the state’s eviction moratoriums. Borrello said the program is specifically for landlords who have been unable to participate in the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) because their tenants vacated the rental residence with past due rent or declined to complete an application. “While the ERAP program was intended to help these property owners recover their losses, the federal requirement that the tenant be involved in the application process has been a stumbling block,” Borrello said. Many tenants moved out to avoid repaying their debt and others simply refuse to participate in the process, he said. He urged landlords to apply for funding through the Landlord Rental Assistance Program, with priority given to property owners with small- to medium-sized properties. The funds are first come, first served. Eligible landlords must own units leased for at or below 150% of fair market rent for their location and must have documented the rental arrears accumulated after March 1, 2020, that are owed by a tenant who either vacated the unit or is declining to participate in the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Priority is given to those landlords owning a building with 20 or fewer units and who apply within the first 45 days of the program’s opening date on Oct. 7. Property owners can access information and start the application process at otda.ny.gov/lrap.

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to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC does not track deaths by residency, but by location of death — which complicates reporting of fatalities in rural areas like Allegany County where many patients seek care at facilities outside the county’s borders. Between Oct. 15 and Oct. 17, 65 new cases were reported by county health authorities, bringing the total to date to 4,607. Authorities also reported 359 people in active quarantine or isolation. The Allegany County Department of Health is offering a COVID-19 Moderna vaccine clinic Oct. 27 at the County Office Building in Belmont. Please bring your insurance card and photo ID. To register, visit https:// tinyurl.com/1027Moderna.

For COVID-19 questions or for help with vaccine registration,please call the Allegany County Department of Health at (585) 268-9250. The clinics come as health authorities call on the public to get vaccinated against the pandemic-causing disease. While vaccines are not 100% effective at stopping transmission and illness from the disease according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, vaccines have been shown to reduce infection rates as well as reducing the potential for transmission and lowering severity of disease in breakthrough cases. Meanwhile, the CDC and FDA consider vaccines to be safe with serious side effects counted in the hundreds among the almost 400 million vaccine doses administered in the U.S.

BY BOB CLARK The federal government’s agency focusing on the Appalachian region awarded $1.48 million to help area jobseekers, dislocated workers and students on Monday. The U.S. Department of Labor, in partnership with the Appalachian Regional Commission and the Delta Regional Authority, announced $29.18 million to 23 organizations through the Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities Initiative. Funding in New York was provided to the Research Foundation of SUNY to help 14 counties in the Southern Tier which are part of the ARC’s legal purview — Allegany, Broome, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, Schoharie, Schulyer,

Community Bank promotes Hall senior district manager FILLMORE — Community Bank N.A. announces the promotion of Julie Hall to senior district manager. In her new role, Hall will be responsible for supervising and leading a team of nine managers throughout Allegany and Wyoming counties, as well as another district in Cattaraugus County. Hall has more than 34 years of experience in the banking industry. She joined Community Bank in 2001 and managed the Fillmore

The sales actually starts at 9 a.m. Volunteers are to be there at 8 a.m. to do the bagging. The Allegany County Community Source would like to apologise for this error and thank the Mariotti family for bring the error to our attention.

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Another COVID death reported in Allegany County BELMONT — Allegany County public health officials reported that a 77-yearold woman was the 64th recorded COVID-19-related death in the county. The death was reported Oct. 18 by the Allegany County Department of Health, which keeps a separate tally of deaths in the county from state figures. The state reported a death in the county on Oct. 17. To date, the state Department of Health has reported 96 county residents have died in state-licensed health care facilities, while 62 have died at such facilities in the county. The state tracks a larger number of deaths by location of death in a separate system — which would include deaths of county residents at home, in hospice care or in other settings — but reports that data only

There was an error printed in a story titled “First Trinity Lutheran in Wellsville brings backsauerkraut supper” on page 4 of last week’s Source. The story incorrectly stated “Fresh, uncooked, bagged sauerkraut will also be on sale from 8 a.m. until it is sold out”.

branch. Hall was promoted to district manager of the bank’s Allegany County branches in 2013. “We are thrilled to see Julie continue her success at Community Bank,” Regional Manager Lisa Allenson said. “Her industry experience, excellent customer service and team-oriented attitude make her a valuable asset to our team.” Hall graduated from Fillmore Central School in 1987 and majored in business and math. She served as

fundraising coordinator for the Fillmore Little League for over 10 years through summer 2018, as is currently a board member of Allegany County Area Foundation. Hall has been a volunteer firefighter for 30 years in the Fillmore Fire Department, serving as treasurer for 29

years, as well as fire prevention educator and fundraising committee member for those years. She lives in Fillmore with her husband, Dennis, and has been married for 31 years. Hall has two children, Alec, 21, and Haley, 17, and enjoys golfing and bowling.

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Steuben, Tioga and Tompkins. The funding is the third round of the program, funding projects in the Appalachian and Mississippi Delta regions with education, training and career support services. The grants ranged from $500,000 to $1.5 million. “These Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities Initiative grants demonstrate the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to supporting the long-term economic stability and opportunities for workers in rural communities, especially those connected to the energy industry, across the Appalachian and Lower Mississippi Delta regions,” said Acting Assistant Secretary of the Employment and Training Administration Angela Hanks. “These investments alongside our federal partners link economic and

workforce development to support equity, quality jobs and economic prosperity for residents in these regions in this recovery and beyond.” “It is imperative to prioritize education, training, and career support for rural Appalachians in order to bring the region to parity with the rest of the country,” said Appalachian Regional Commission Federal Co-Chair Gayle Conelly Manchin. “The latest round of Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities grants will help give workers in distressed communities the resources they need to increase their career opportunities. In doing so, this will reignite Appalachian economies and create results that will reverberate throughout the whole region for years to come.” In the first two rounds, $58.4 million was disbursed to agencies across the two federally-defined regions.

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Why do we say ‘trick or treat’?

alloween is all about the magical and the macabre, and trick-or-treating is a major component of the festivities. Kids and adults alike cry out “trick or treat” at each house they visit. Many utter this familiar phrase without a second thought and may have no idea how this familiar custom came to be. During the Middle Ages, less fortunate individuals would go “souling,” which was a process of going doorto-door asking for food on November 1 in return for saying prayers for the deceased

on All Souls Day on November 2. Many centuries later, the tradition of “guising” began in Scotland around the same time of year. People began wearing masks and costumes to disguise themselves and prevent evil spirits from harming them. Spirits were thought to cross over more readily around Halloween. The custom also was called “mumming” and was celebrated in nearby England and Ireland as well. Costumes were eventually accompanied by hijinks. Mischief makers would sing a rhyme, do a card trick or tell a

story in exchange for a treat. If that treat wasn’t presented, a “trick” could be played. For 19th century children, tricks included jamming hot cabbage into a keyhole to stink up a house or frightening passersby. History.com indicates that when European immigrants arrived in America, they didn’t give up their annual mischief or requests for treats, and the custom spread throughout the early 20th century in the United States. While the practice of begging for treats in some shape or form went by many

names, Merriam-Webster reports that a newspaper in Saskatchewan, Canada first mentioned the words “treat” and “trick” together in print. A 1923 article indicated, “Hallowe’en passed off very quietly here. ‘Treats’ not ‘tricks’ were the order of the evening.” By 1927, more and more children were uttering “tricks or treats” to solicit candy from their neighbors. Trick-or-treating gained steam throughout the 1950s, with endorsements by major candy companies. The custom also was showcased in popular comic strips.

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Allegany County Pheasant Program winner Ric Klepser of Getzville of the Allegany County was the first-prize winner Pheasant Program’s YETI cooler raffle fundraiser. Second prize went to Ann Bucholz of Crosby, Pa.; third prize to Steve Stertevant of Lockport; and fourth prize to Roger Wittcop of Lockport. ACPP raises ring-necked pheasants to be stocked for hunting throughout the county.

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Drivers delaying vehicle maintenance

Many drivers recognize the importance of vehicle maintenance, but a significant percentage of drivers are putting off taking timely care of their cars and trucks. IMR Inc. surveys 25,000 households each quarter, asking participants how they have serviced and maintained their vehicles. In the first quarter of 2020, much of which occurred prior to the declaration of a global pandemic, nearly 18 percent of respondents indicated they had delayed vehicle repairs or maintenance. IMR classified “delayed maintenance” as

repairs and maintenance that vehicle owners intentionally put off despite knowing the vehicles needed them. That conscious decision to delay maintenance and repairs could prove costly in the long run, as adhering to a routine maintenance schedule is a great way to ensure cars stay on the road longer. In addition, adhering to manufacturer-recommended maintenance schedules is a great way to discover minor issues before they escalate into larger, more costly concerns. off taking timely care of their cars and trucks.

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