Cattaraugus County Community Source | 9/2/21

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2 2021

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Standing room only for We the People resolution

About 75 people — many of them members of a group called We the People — attended the meeting in LITTLE VALLEY — It was standing room only for which a resolution called “Opposing infringement the Cattaraugus County Legislature meeting Aug. 25.

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Salamanca library to hold craft fair Sept. 4 SALAMANCA — The Salamanca Public Library invites the public to its inaugural craft fair Saturday, Sept. 4.

The fair will be inside the library and outside (weather permitting), from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Local craft and artisan vendors will be selling handmade items such as jewelry, signs, wreaths, painted glass, baked goods, jewelry boxes, soaps and more.

The Salamanca Public Library has a new program called Book Box that can help those who aren’t sure

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Participants fill out a short questionnaire informing library staff what genres readers enjoy. Next, staff will select three books for them to put in a Book Box along with some small gifts to keep.

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Travel safely this Labor Day Labor Day is a celebration of workers and the labor movements in the United States and Canada. Often considered the unofficial end of summer, Labor Day prompts many people to travel for one last getaway prior to the arrival of fall.

Labor Day get-togethers with family and friends typically include barbecues and other outdoor activities, and these gatherings may attract loved ones from various areas of the country.

The National Safety Council warns that thousands of people will be injured in traffic accidents during the upcoming Labor Day weekend. In recent years, traffic fatalities over Labor Day weekend have averaged around 15 percent higher than in similar, non-holiday periods, says the NSC. In addition, the COVID-19 virus, although diminished, is still at large. Travelers are urged to remain diligent in regard to hygiene and other

safety practices. The following tips can help Labor Day travelers stay as safe as possible.

• Call ahead and inquire about any travel restrictions. Many areas of the country have reopened, but it is important to find out if there are restrictions on crowd limits or if certain facilities are closed.

• Book early and leave time for travel. People are

increasingly anxious to travel once again, and may wait until the Labor Day holiday to do so. Hotels and other amenities may fill up fast, so book travel plans well in advance and leave ample time for traveling to account for large crowds and busy roadways.

• Enforce a zero tolerance policy for intoxicated driving. Those who are planning to drink should never

get behind the wheel. Also, young drivers are at particular risk to be involved in alcohol-related crashes, so teens and underage young adults should not be allowed to drink at parties.

• Limit distractions behind the wheel. Make a policy that the vehicle is a distraction-free zone. This includes keeping the radio low, stowing the driver’s cell phone out of reach so texts or other notifications do not become distractions and helping to keep children occupied so they’re not making a ruckus.

• Exercise caution in inclement weather. Latesummer storms can roll in and cause downpours. Drive slowly and cautiously, pulling over until visibility and conditions improve, if necessary.

These are some ways travelers can emphasize safety as they enjoy Labor Day weekend away from home.

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File photo Boats dock at Onoville Marina on the Allegheny Reservoir.

ONOVILLE — Cattaraugus County is seeking a request for design proposals for the proposed Onoville Marina Park Rehabilitation and Expansion Project.

The county Department of Economic Development, Planning and Tourism oversees the operation of Onoville Marina Park.

EDPT is seeking proposals from qualified architects and engineering firms to design a site layout that maximizes the value of the space at the current Onoville Marina Park.

The design would include a new campsite pattern that will increase the number of sites available, water, waste water and electric infrastructure and

estimated costs and time of construction.

The consultant will also design a site layout for the proposed Onoville Marina Park Sawmill Run Expansion Project that is located across the street from the current marina park, said Crystal Abers, director of the Department of Economic Development, Planning and Tourism.

Proposals are due Sept. 24.

The redevelopment and expansion design will be used to guide the development of Onoville, establishing it as an outdoor recreation destination and expand the local and regional tourism economy, Abers said.

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How alcohol impairs driving ability

Photo by Rick Miller Cattaraugus County legislators and about 75 people who attended give a standing ovation to Legislator Ginger Schroeder, who drafted a resolution backed by the group We the People that declared Cattaraugus is a Constitutional County.

We the People continued from 1 on the inalienable rights of the people and declaring Cattaraugus County a Constitutional County” was on the agenda.

County Legislature Chairman Howard Va n R e n s s e l a e r, R-Randolph, issued a directive to those attending the meeting at the County Center that they were “strongly encouraged to wear a mask” because the county is in a high COVID-19 transmission area due to the Delta variant.

You could count the number of people with masks in the legislative chamber on one hand. No county lawmakers were among those wearing masks.

County Legislator Ginger Schroder, R-Farmersville, an attorney who drafted the resolution with Brenda Hansen of Freedom, the

head of the We the People group, got a standing ovation after a 5-minute speech she made in support of the Bill of Rights. The ovation came not only from those from We the People, but other legislators as well.

The resolution also amends the county legislature’s mission statement and states “this current mission (goal) statement fails to recognize the Constitutional, historical and rightful role of the legislature as a voice of the people of Cattaraugus County and a guarantor of their liberties.”

Members of the audience nodded their heads and waved small American flags as Schroder spoke. “Our freedoms are currently under attack, the freedom of speech, the freedom of assembly, the freedom to bear arms and the freedom of self-determination,” she stated.

“I really don’t recognize the country I grew up in” said Schroder, who turned to the group to address them.

Many of the concerns voiced by We the People stem from the powers given

to former Gov. Andrew Cuomo last year during the early days of the pandemic, Schroder said afterward.

Many businessmen who did not have essential businesses have lost everything, she explained.

“I cannot speak for the other 16 legislators in the room today, but for myself, I promise all of you that I will not walk quietly into that dark night,” she said.

“I will stand by those who are feeling oppressed by the current state of affairs. I will fight for our constitutional rights and I will fight for our rights as humans,” Schroder said.

“I will engage in civil disobedience where necessary and called for,” she said.

“I will not let the Adam Skellys of the world stand alone. My hope is that you will join me.”

Following the standing ovation, Legislature Vice Chairman Andrew Burr, R-Gowanda, cited the overturning of the state’s eviction moratorium by the state Supreme Court. The court ruled there was no due process in the moratorium, he said.

Schroder said landlords are being hurt by a government program that does not require tenants who are behind on their rent due to the pandemic to apply for funding to pay back rent to their landlords.

All 15 legislators in the chamber agreed to be cosponsors to the resolution, including the lone Democrat, David Koch of Salamanca. “I see no reason not to be a sponsor,” he said.

Legislators Laurie Hunt of Salamanca and Richard Klancer of Gowanda were absent.

Asked later if it was a “feel-good resolution,” Schroder agreed that it was.

And while broad, the resolution addressed the concerns of the group and likeminded legislators.

“Make no doubt about it, this is a war about the role of government in our lives,” Schroder said.

“It is about your freedom to think, to speak and to question, and about whether your individual autonomy is downgraded to a conditional privilege or whether it remains a right,” she said.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, alcohol and other drugs of impairment are involved in approximately 40 percent of all traffic crashes in which someone is killed each year.

Men and women who drink as well as people under the age of 21 who consume alcohol illegally may mistakenly assume that consuming a couple of drinks won’t impair their ability to safely operate a vehicle. But the NHTSA points out that alcohol and other drugs reduce various skills drivers need to safely operate motor vehicles. Even a slight reduction in any of the following skills can prove deadly to those who drive while consuming alcohol and/or the people with whom they share the road.

• Judgment: The NHTSA notes that alcohol adversely affects areas of the brain that control judgment. Even the most experienced drivers may not judge situations like traffic or poor road conditions after consuming alcohol as they might when they have not had a drink.

Momentary or seemingly minor lapses in judgment when behind the wheel can prove deadly.

• Vision: Few drivers would willingly drive with blurred vision, but that’s

precisely what drivers do when getting behind the wheel after consuming alcohol, which can blur vision.

Vision helps drivers determine the distance between their vehicles and objects such as other cars, medians and pvdestrians. Alcohol reduces drivers’ ability to accurately assess that distance and also can adversely affect drivers’ ability to determine the speed of vehicles with which they’re sharing the road. The NHTSA notes that vision is affected for drivers whose blood alcohol content is as low as .02, which is well within the legal limit.

• Color distinction: Alcohol can reduce drivers’ ability to distinguish colors, which can put the lives of drivers, their passengers, pedestrians, and fellow motorists in serious jeopardy.

In addition to compromising their ability to understand stoplights, alcohol can make it hard for drivers to see road markings, traffic signs and other vehicles’ turn signals.

• Reaction time: Alcohol impairs drivers’ ability to process information quickly, which can make them especially vulnerable to sudden developments on the road, such as other drivers stopping suddenly or pedestrians crossing roadways outside of crosswalks

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Build a consistent routine: Routines can give children (and adults) a sense of security and structure, which in turn make it easier to cope with big emotions like stress and anxiety. Try

to stay consistent, and if you need to make adjustments, talk them through with your children. Be sure to mention key milestones instead of times, particularly if they can’t tell time yet.

Make sure your children have opportunities to ask questions about any changes to routines. They may need reassurance before they’re ready to face something new.

Create special family moments: As important as routine is, it’s just as important to prioritize quality time together. That could mean a vacation or something as simple as Saturday bike rides or Sunday morning pancakes. Plan a family outing or special time together to celebrate completing the first week of school. Family rituals and celebrations can give children and adults something to look forward to. Quality time together also helps families build resiliency.

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A POINT OF VIEW

A New School Year Is Beginning

BY ROBERT L. HEICHBERGER

Education is an exciting adventure, even during these uncertain pandemic times.

Each school year, typically late August or early September, there arrives a new generation of young children entering school for the first time. In fact, there are approximately 3 million fresh new faces in the United States arriving at the schoolhouse door as kindergartners or pre-kindergartners, some holding fast to the hand of one or both of their parents or guardian. At the same time, there are approximately 72 million individuals of all ages, continuing their formal education in both public and private institutions of learning in the United States. There are a wholesome variety of personalities and backgrounds in our schools today. And, at the same time, there is an array of fascinating learning adventures in store for all learners.

My wife and I and my wife’s mother, taught for a combined 125 years; additionally and currently, both our son and his wife are teachers. We have worked with thousands of students over the years. One of the many hopeful challenges facing teachers is the effective utilization of an array of teaching tools and the effective use of a variety of best practices in teaching. Much of the literature speaks to the point that anyone who wishes to teach must never cease to explore and learn.

A major statutory requirement in schools today is for educators to assure that all students are educated according to the defined curricular guidelines. Minimally, the stated curriculum serves as the bedrock guide for what is to be done in our schools; but that, we believe, is only the beginning.

From that standpoint, schools should strive to lead and encourage each individual student to become all of that which she or he is capable of becoming. Learning at any level is a liberating experience; it has been said u“You shall know the truth and the truth ,shall make you free.” And truly, that is the hessence of learning. o It is our view that good schools should -strive to expand the horizon for EACH learner. As we see it, on the emerging frony tier in society ...some of the finest agricul.tural endeavors, buildings, highways and nbridges are yet to be built. And some of our kstudents of today will be tomorrow’s buildsers. Some of the great masterpieces in the darts are yet to be created and some of our estudents today will create them. Some of gthe most needed human services are yet to be developed in the sciences, engineer-ing, and medicine and many of our current students will undertake in that endeavor.

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initiatives. In fact, there will be many yet unidentified areas of societal need, which will be required of today’s students to fulfill in the years that lie ahead. We believe that some of the potential leaders of the future are in our classrooms today. As a point of fact, skills in good leadership are essential in any modern society. There are times when a good leader becomes the follower and where the follower also may assume a leadership role. Developmental leadership skills need to be stressed in our schools today.

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It is true, schools and the teachers cannot do it alone. It takes a close harmonious team of the school AND the home to bring out the best within each learner. And truly then and only then, we will come closer to achieving the essence of these words “Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” To be sure......Education.... is an exciting and wholesome adventure!

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Although suicidal thoughts are not exclusive to the rich and famous, the tales of celebrities who take their own lives serve as sobering reminders that even those with fame, money and success may still fall into depths of depression that can lead to suicidal thoughts.

Suicide is a public health problem that affects people from all walks of life.

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• Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States.

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• Suicide rates are on the rise in the United States, increasing by 33 percent since 1999.

• For every death by suicide, at least seven to 10 survivors are significantly affected by the loss.

While certain instances of suicide seemingly come out of the blue, there are certain warning signs that may be present. Recognizing these signs can help people get prompt assistance. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that the following are some signs that a person may be having suicidal thoughts.

• Talking about wanting to die or wanting to kill themselves.

• Mentioning feelings of hopelessness or indicating there is no reason to live.

• Speaking of great guilt or shame.

• Acting very anxious or agitated.

• Displaying feelings of unbearable emotional or physical pain.

• Searching for legal ways of killing oneself.

• Taking great risks that could lead to death.

• Using alcohol or drugs more often.

• Saying goodbye to family or friends and giving away important possessions.

• Displaying extreme mood swings.

Suicidal thoughts are an emergency and taking action can save lives and prevent injuries. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration says if a person believes someone may be thinking about suicide the following actions should be taken.

• Call 911, if danger for self-harm is imminent.

• Ask the person if he or she is thinking about suicide. Listen without judgment.

• Remove any objects that could be used in a suicide attempt.

• Stay with the person until additional help arrives.

• Call SAMHSA’s National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK or text the Crisis Text Line’s number (741741).

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It can be frightening if someone you love talks about suicidal thoughts.

It can be even more frightening if you find yourself thinking about dying or giving up on life. Not taking these kinds of thoughts seriously can have devastating outcomes, as suicide is a permanent solution to (often) temporary problems.

According to the CDC and NIMH, suicide rates have increased by 35% since 1999. More than 48,000 lives were lost to suicide in 2018 alone.

Comments or thoughts about suicide — also known as suicidal ideation — can begin small like, “I wish I wasn’t here” or “Nothing matters.” But over time, they can become more explicit and dangerous.

Here are a few warning signs of suicide: Increased alcohol and drug use, Aggressive behavior, Withdrawal from friends, family and community, Dramatic mood swings, Impulsive or reckless behavior.

Suicidal behaviors are a psychiatric emergency. If you or a loved on starts to take any of these steps, seek immediate help from a health care provider or call 911: • Collecting and saving pills or buying a weapon • Giving away possessions • Tying up loose ends, like organizing personal papers or paying off debts • Saying goodbye to friends and family If you are unsure, a licensed mental health professional can help assess.

Risk Factors Research has found that 46% of people who die by suicide had a known mental health condition. Several other things may put a person at risk of suicide, including: • A family history of suicide • Substance use. Drugs can create mental highs and lows that worsen suicidal thoughts. • Intoxication. More than 1 in 3 people who die from suicide are under the influence of alcohol at the time of death. • Access to firearms • A serious or chronic medical illness. • Gender. Although more women than men attempt suicide, men are nearly 4x more likely to die by suicide. • A history of trauma or abuse • Prolonged stress. • A recent tragedy or loss Suicide is not the answer. There is hope.

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