Saving for retirement ensures people can navigate their golden years with enough money to comfortably say goodbye to working full-time. The earlier one begins to set aside savings for retirement, the more money accumulates. Mass Mutual says a saver at age 22 with a goal to retire at age 65 can achieve total savings of
$2,255,844 before taxes and inflation when putting away $500 a month for retirement. Waiting until age 32 to start saving the same amount monthly drops the total savings down to $972,542, while waiting until age 42 shaves it down to $395,866. When a person starts saving at age 22, the rate of savings increases because of compounding
Organizational
No two homes are exactly alike. While homes typically feature certain common amenities, even in planned communities homeowners do their best to set their homes apart from others in the development.
Certain areas of a home may initially garner less attention than others. This often is the case with small washrooms, sometimes called powder rooms or guest bathrooms, as well as laundry areas. Despite their utilitarian nature, bathrooms and laundry rooms can often benefit from some better organization. The following are some ways to maximize storage and function in these spaces.
Bathroom
Apart from a vanity and possibly a medicine cabinet, many bathroom layouts tend to be pretty sparse in terms of storage. So it is up to homeowners to introduce more storage and organizational function.
• Over-toilet shelving: Freestanding units are available from many different retailers, but they may lack aesthetic appeal. Homeowners can install open shelves above the toilet that coordinate with the style of the home. Use them to store extra towels or display decorative items.
• Streamlined containers: Invest in coordinating storage containers (clear are preferable) so that all items can be uniformly put away. First sort through all items to determine which size containers are necessary and how many are required.
tips for bathrooms and laundry spaces
• Conceal toilet paper: Homeowners want to have bath tissue on hand, but simply placing it near the toilet can look cluttered or unsightly. Use decorative baskets to house one or two extra rolls and place on shelving or on the toilet tank itself.
• Freestanding cabinet: Those lucky enough to have linen closets in their bathrooms can keep everything behind closed doors. In small bathrooms this may not be possible. However, a freestanding cabinet, similar to a kitchen pantry cabinet, can be used if there is space for it. Store all of the linens and other items inside.
Laundry Laundry rooms can be very organized or a catch-all space for objects that simply do not fit in other rooms in the home. Perfecting laundry room organization can take some effort.
• Folding station: A laundry room is more useful with a folding station. It can be a separate counter over cabinetry, or innovative homeowners build a counter over front-loading washing machines and dryers.
• Utilize wall space: Use hooks and shelving to get items off the floor or counters. Use them to hold brooms, mops, ironing boards, detergent, and much more.
• Invest in a pedestal storage drawer: Laundry pedestal storage drawers can be used to keep dryer sheets, laundry pods and additional supplies out of view.
• Use space-saving cabinetry: Pull out drawers and cabinets can be used to hold hampers, ironing boards, and other frequently used items without cluttering up the room.
Organizing bathrooms and wash rooms can give these spaces a cleaner, more impressive look.
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West Valley Demonstration Project contractor gears up for underground contamination removal
BY BOB CLARK
OLEAN — The next round of work to clean up the West Valley Demonstration Project will involve more workers and move hundreds of millions of pounds of contaminated soil out of the site.
Jason Capser, president and program manager with West Valley Cleanup Alliance, described the next 15 years of work planned to clean up radioactive contamination at the West Valley Demonstration Project to the Cattaraugus County Board of Health at The Old Library Restaurant. WVCA received a 10-year contract with a five-year extension option from the U.S. Department of Energy for Phase 1B of the cleanup work.
“There’s a lot of years of remediation left at the West Valley Demonstration Project,” Casper said.
The project was the only commercial nuclear fuel reprocessing center to ever operate in the U.S., Casper noted. From 1964 to 1972, the firm took in millions of tons of spent fuel from commercial nuclear reactors for reprocessing. Operations shut down due to economic and regulatory hurdles, and the operator, Nuclear Fuel Services, took in lowlevel radioactive waste for burial in a landfill until 1975, when leaks were detected. Since 1980, the federal government has
led cleanup efforts at the site and funds 90% of cleanup costs, while the state of New York — which owns the site — provides the remaining funding.
Casper said that Phase 1A has been completed, which included demolishing the main plant process building and vitrification facility, as well as other ancillary facilities, and relocating 278 canisters to a new storage facility and shipping legacy lowlevel waste off site.
The consortium to handle Phase 1B is led by BWXT with
Amentum as a partner.
The new contract began in February, and the new firm took over operations at the site June 24 from CH2M HILL BWXT West Valley — a limited liability corporation which had Amentum as the lead and BWXT as a secondary partner.
Most of the leadership team has experience at the site, Casper said, and the few who come from outside bring valuable experience to get the next phase up to speed. Focus will be on what officials refer to as the northern plateau of the
site, where the main building previously stood.
“We really want to get as much as possible on that plateau in this contract,” Casper said.
While Phase 1A dealt with above-ground issues, “Phase 1B is to go below grade,” Casper said. “There is more concrete and steel below grade than there was above.”
A concrete retaining wall 400 feet on a side extending from 35 to 70 feet below ground will need to be erected around the area to be cleared, Casper said,
before contaminated soil is removed from the site.
“We’re looking potentially at 12 million cubic feet of soil and contaminated debris,” he said, adding he expects local firms to be part of the solution for coming up with an almost equal amount of clean fill for the site. “When you remove 12 million cubic feet of soil, you don’t want to leave a big hole.”
Another 6,000 cubic feet of sludge in the tank farm, which Capser described as ”highly contaminated,” will also need to be removed. The tank farm is part of
Phase 2 cleanup, along with the landfill and other areas of the site.
“We still have to deal with a lot of waste on this site,” he said.
Casper said he could see having 600 people working on the site — up from 300 currently — and the contract is for three times the dollars as spent in the Phase 1A contract.
Engineering work to complete the job is now being undertaken, and infrastructure at the site — including significantly more rail access to move the larger quantities of soil to secure storage sites — is also being planned.
There are questions as to the disposition of “orphaned waste” — material that is too radioactive to go to current storage facilities in Utah or Texas, but federal law prevents it from being disposed of at the Nevada National Security Sites, as the waste came from commercial operations.
“There’s a whole lot of options we’re working on to handle that remaining waste,” Casper said, including seeking changes in federal law to allow that waste to go to Nevada.
Phase 2 is expected to focus on the rest of the site, including the waste tank farm, the disposal areas, the construction demolition debris landfill, and other soil and sediment contamination. Decisions on how to handle that phase are still years away.
Cattaraugus County 4-H member excels at World Dairy Expo
MADISON, Wisc.
— Cattaraugus County (N.Y.) 4-H Member
Olivia Shawley recently traveled to Madison to compete at the World Dairy Expo 4-H Judging Contest on Sept. 28. Shawley was chosen to compete with the New York State 4-H Dairy Judging Team following an outstanding showing at the State Fair 4-H Dairy Judging Contest.
Shawley joined forces with two 4-Hers from Chautauqua County, Dayne Jantzi and Larsen Swan, and a 4-Her from Wyoming County, Hayden Ayers. The team spent the days leading up to the contest traveling to Wisconsin and practicing their judging skills at local farms.
Following a long day of competition, Shawley came away with a Top 15 overall individual placing
while also placing 4th overall with New York’s 4-H Dairy Judging Team.
Shawley also topped the Brown Swiss breed in the individual placings, leading her team to a win in the Brown Swiss breed. The team rounded out their results with a win in the Red and White breed and a 3rd place team placing in the Oral Reasons. The 4-H Youth Development Program creates opportunities for youth of all backgrounds and interests, including Animal Science and Family and Consumer Science projects, among others. To learning more about the Cattaraugus County 4-H Program, contact the 4-H office by calling (716) 6992377 or emailing cattaraugus4h@ cornell.edu.
Photo by Bob Clark
Jason Capser, president and program manager with West Valley Cleanup Alliance, discusses Phase 1B of the cleanup at the West Valley Demonstration Project with the Cattaraugus County Board of Health at The Old Library Restaurant.
Photo Provided
The New York State 4-H Dairy Judging Team poses with their awards at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisc. on Sept. 28. Pictured (from left): Hayden Ayers of Wyoming County, Dayne Jantzi of Chautauqua County, Olivia Shawley of Cattaraugus County, Larsen Swan of Chautauqua County and Coach Doug Waterman.
Halloween is enjoyed by people of all ages, but few get a bigger kick out of the holiday than children. There are costumes to be worn, time spent with friends and the opportunity to collect free candy and other treats.
Although Halloween can be a fun time, the Children’s Safety Network warns that it’s also a time when accidents can happen. According to the CSN, the most dangerous day for child pedestrians is Halloween, with two times as many child pedestrians dying on Halloween compared to other days. It is essential to prioritize safety on Halloween, and following these guidelines can help.
• Make sure costumes are short. Costumes that drag on the floor are tripping hazards, which can lead to injury. Be sure that costumes do not cover the feet or drag on the ground.
Safe trick-or-treating tips
• Trick-or-treat in groups. Children are safer in numbers due to the increased visibility of a crowd and because, if something happens, others can call for help. Parents can use their discretion on what age they feel is mature enough to let children go out alone. Until then, children should
be accompanied by adults.
• Improve visibility. It’s important to be seen while trick-ortreating, and that can be achieved by making sure costumes and trick-or-treat bags feature reflective tape. Trick-or-treaters also can carry flashlights or glow sticks to improve
visibility, and stick to areas with streetlights if going out after dark.
• Stay on sidewalks. Whenever possible, trick-or-treaters should stick to the sidewalks and avoid walking on the roads. This may not always be possible in neighborhoods without sidewalks, where parents and youngsters
must be especially careful.
• Eat before trickor-treating. A meal or snack before trick-ortreating can reduce the tendency to fill up on candy while out and about. All candy and other treats should be inspected by an adult before it is eaten.
• Keep pets locked
away. Animals can become skittish when there are many people loitering outside of homes or ringing doorbells. Keep pets in a quiet room away from the action to prevent them from getting loose, injured or scared enough to bite or scratch someone.
• Avoid masks that obstruct vision. It can be hard to see peripherally with a mask on, so avoid costumes with masks that compromise vision.
• Test out makeup beforehand. All makeup used for costumes should be tested for allergic reactions prior to use. Heed the warnings on packaging and avoid putting makeup too close to the eyes or lips. These are some safety strategies designed to keep Halloween fun and incident-free this year.
Tips to catch up on retirement savings
Financial firms and other organizations routinely conduct surveys in the hopes of gaining insight into adults’ habits regarding retirement savings. Such surveys rarely paint a rosy picture and typically indicate many working adults are concerned that they aren’t saving nearly enough to retire comfortably, if at all.
A recent survey from AARP is among the latest examples to indicate the fear some have regarding a potential savings shortfall during retirement. That survey, released in April 2024, found that 20 percent of adults age 50 and over have no retirement savings, while roughly three in five fear they will not have enough money to keep them afloat once they call it a career.
Saving for retirement is vital to long-term financial health and can ensure retired adults have enough money to meet both their needs and wants. Insufficient retirement savings can compromise retirees’ ability to pay medical
expenses and make it hard for them to realize dreams often associated with retirement, such as travel and additional leisure activities. The good news about saving for retirement is there are many ways for those who have fallen behind to catch up.
• Find ways to cut back on spending. One of the more direct yet still challenging ways to begin catching up on
retirement savings is to cut back on spending in other areas so funds can be redirected to retirement accounts and additional investments. Start by documenting daily, weekly and monthly expenses in a spending journal. After enough data on spending has been documented, examine your spending habits to identify areas where cutbacks
can be made so funds can be redirected to retirement contributions. Dining out, entertainment, streaming subscriptions, and travel expenditures may stand out as superfluous luxuries that can be trimmed in the hopes of saving more for retirement.
• Take advantage of alternative income streams. Another direct way to begin saving more for retirement is to begin earning more. That’s easier said than done, but it’s not necessarily impossible to find a side hustle to generate sufficient funds for
retirement. Earnings from a second job like a freelancing gig can be set aside exclusively for retirement contributions.
• Contribute the maximum to retirement investment vehicles. Retirement investment vehicles like an individual retirement account (IRA) have annual contribution limits, and those trying to catch up on retirement savings are urged to contribute the maximum allowable amount under the law.
Certified financial planners can help adults navigate these waters, as some people
may be eligible to contribute an extra $1,000 per year. Adults also can increase their contributions to employer-sponsored retirement plans like a 401(k). One of the notable benefits to increasing 401(k) contributions is the funds are withdrawn prior to taxes, meaning a 2 to 3 percent contribution increase won’t have a dramatic effect on workers’ takehome pay.
• Downsize and redirect funds into retirement investment vehicles. Downsizing a home can be a great way for empty nesters to save money, but there are additional ways to downsize. Adults paying for more streaming subscriptions than they can name can trim the fat by canceling little-used services and redirecting monthly fees into retirement investment vehicles. Adults can downsize their social lives, resolving to dine in more often and even host less frequently or shift toward styles of hosting like potluck affairs that encourage hosts and guests to share the costs of throwing a gettogether. These are just some of the unique ways working adults can catch up with their retirement savings.
LITTLE VALLEY
— The Cattaraugus County Board of Elections will offer extended hours during the two weeks prior to the Nov. 4 General Election.
The office, 207 Rock City St., Suite 100, will be open for extended hours on the following days and times:
Oct. 23, 9 a.m.–7
p.m.
Oct. 25, 9 a.m.–5
p.m.
Oct. 28, 9 a.m.–7
p.m.
Nov. 1, 9 a.m.–
noon
The extended hours at the Board of Elections are intended to assist voters who may need to apply for an absentee ballot. Any voter who will be absent
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from the county due to occupation, education, vacation, has a permanent physical disability or illness that would not allow them to go to the polls on Election Day, or is a caregiver for someone who is ill or physically disabled, is eligible to receive an absentee ballot. An early vote-bymail ballot is also available for any voter wishing to cast their vote by mail. Either ballot, if not voted at the office the same day, must be returned to the Board of Elections, must be postmarked by Nov. 4 or delivered to the county board, early voting site or poll site location by close of polls on Election Day.
If a voter wishes to
apply for and receive an absentee or early vote-by-mail ballot in person at the Board of Elections, they must do so before Nov. 3.
A resident must be registered to vote by Saturday, Oct. 25 (received by the office or in person) to be eligible to vote on Nov. 4 in the General Election.
A resident who has moved since their last registration must change their address by Oct. 20 (received by the office or in person) to be eligible to vote on Nov. 4 in the General Election.
Ballot applications and voter registration forms are available by mail, email or may be downloaded from the Board of Elections website at http://www.cattco. gov/board-elections. Registered voters may
at https://www.cattco.
Get into the spooky spirit this Halloween
Come October 31, there is extra mischief in the air, and who knows what might be lurking around those dim corners?
Halloween is a time when the line between having fun and being scared is easily blurred.
While trick-ortreating and attending parties are ways to enjoy the final day of October, there are plenty of other ways to make Halloween more fun.
• Read some scary stories. There’s something to be said about reading scary stories or poems on Halloween. Readers’ imaginations take over on Halloween as they envision scary characters and scenarios. Edgar Allen Poe, author of many notably macabre works, is a popular read come Halloween.
• Go pumpkin picking. Most people already make pumpkin picking an annual treat. Don’t overlook mishappen pumpkins that can be carved into spooky jack-o’-lanterns. Also, enhance Halloween decor with pitted and warty gourds that lend that scary appeal.
• Create a haunted house. Instead of going elsewhere to get chills and thrills, transform your house or yard into a spooktacular vision and invite neighbors to explore.
• Make creepy crafts. Children can get a kick out of crafting Halloween
decorations. Drape a piece of muslin over a beverage bottle and spray it with laundry starch. Let sit and the muslin will stiffen when it dries. Paint on black circles for eyes and hang your “ghost” from a string.
• Whip up Halloween treats. Candied apples,
extra-rich brownies and mini hot dogs wrapped in crescent rolls to look like mummies are just some of the ways to create a scary Halloween feast.
• Have a costume theme. Everyone in the household can get in on the fun by planning costumes to fit a theme. For example, everyone can dress like the Addams family.
• Host a Halloween book club. Those who love to read can ensure the October gathering of a book club is one that features a discussion of a scary book. Those looking for a scare can explore horror authors like Stephen King, Anne Rice, Dean Koontz, Clive Barker, Shirley Jackson, and Tananarive Due.
• Host an outdoor movie. Projectors
can now be hooked up to smartphones and tablets, so it’s easier than ever to watch movies outside. Simply project a device onto a screen, white fence or even a bedsheet. Since it gets dark somewhat early in October, the movie doesn’t have to start very late. Depending on the audience, choose a movie that is very scary or only mildly so if children will be viewing.
• Organize a Halloween treat exchange. Similar to a Christmas “Secret Santa,” participants put together a wrapped gift of homemade or storebought foods and exchange with others. Halloween can be made even more entertaining with some extra activities that appeal to people of all ages.
Tips to simplify big-batch baking
Baking can be a hobby or an occupation. Baking experienced an increase in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, as many people took to their kitchens as a way to engage in a productive activity during their time at home. Some of that interest may have waned since the pandemic ended, but there are still quite a number of home bakers elbow deep in flour and sugar.
Although a lot of baking for pleasure involves producing smaller amounts, in some instances, people may be called on to create baked goods in larger quantities. Participation in a school bake sale, for example, or when crafting cookies for holiday giving, are times when knowing how to bake in bulk can come in handy. The following tips can assist with large-batch baking.
• Use reliable, vetted
recipes. When it comes time to bake in bulk, stick to recipes that have been tried before and are successful. Choosing recipes that you know well and can replicate time and again with ease means it may be simpler to multiply that recipe on a larger scale.
• Pick short-baking recipes. If you must bake in bulk, choose recipes that don’t have long bake times. For example, one cheesecake can take two hours to bake, while you can make
scores of cupcakes or cookies in that same amount of time.
• Prep as much in advance as possible. If you have more complicated recipes or designs, spread out the work over several days. For cupcakes adorned with chocolate candies, for example, melt and mold the chocolate beforehand so each candy is ready to go when the cupcakes are done. Batters and doughs also can be made in advance and then refrigerated until needed. The
French phrase “mise en place” means “everything in its place.” In cooking and baking, it refers to the practice of preparing and organizing all ingredients and equipment before cooking begins. This also is a worthwhile strategy when baking in bulk.
• Save on ingredients. Shopping sales or at a warehouse center can help you save on large quantities of butter, flour, sugar, and other items when baking in bulk.
• Create a schedule. Figure out how long each step for baking will take and then block out a schedule. This will help you determine how long each bake will take, and you can sort tasks according to need and freshness. Build in buffer time for things that may go awry.
• Have extra gear. Doubles or triples of certain gear can keep stopping and cleaning up between batches to a minimum. For example, while you may not have room for
multiple stand mixers, you can invest in two or three bowls so you can have batter ingredients ready to go and then simply run through the machine.
Large-batch baking takes preparation, time management and the right equipment.
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The Cattaraugus County Board of Elections is located in the former Little Valley School at 207 Rock City St.
BY BOB CLARK
Candidates, proposals set for general election ballots
With early voting mail ballots going out and the polls opening in a few short weeks, who will appear as candidates for area voters in the mail and at the polls?
At the state level, a single ballot initiative will appear. The proposal amends the state Constitution to allow the use of 323 acres of the Adirondack Forest Preserve to create new Nordic ski and biathlon trails at the Olympic Sports Complex in North Elba, Essex County. An additional 2,500 acres are to be added to the preserve to offset the usage.
State Supreme Court justices are to be elected. The Eighth Judicial district covers Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming counties. Candidates on the ballot in all of those counties include Jorge deRosas on the Democratic, Republican and Conservative lines; and Shannon Heneghan on the Democratic, Republican, Conservative and Working Families lines.
In Cattaraugus County, two unopposed countywide races will appear on the ballot. Ashley Smith will appear on the Republican and Conservative lines for district attorney. Kevin O’Rourke will appear on the Republican and Conservative lines for county coroner. Two races in the county have no candidates on the ballot. No one successfully petitioned for the Farmersville town justice post or the Otto town supervisor position. The posts will likely be filled by write-in votes.
Other races across the county include:
• City of Salamanca — Matthew Swenson will appear unopposed on the Democratic, Republican and Conservative lines for city judge.
• Town of Ashford — William J. Heim and James P. Boberg will appear on the Republican line for two board seats.
Collin J. Proctor will appear on the Republican line for a board post to fill a vacancy.
• Town of Carrollton — Jay Little will appear on the Republican line for supervisor. Adam Dowd and Lynn Case will appear on the Republican line for two board seats.
Diane Benjamin will appear on the Republican line for a vacant board seat. Michael P. Fox will appear on the Republican line for highway superintendent. Michael R. Soper will appear on the Republican line for justice.
• Town of Coldspring — Abbey Hayes will appear on the Republican line for supervisor. Dakota Skinner will appear on the Republican line for clerk/tax collector. John Bohall and David Chapman will appear on the Republican line for two board seats. Kirk A. Hayes will appear on the Democratic and Republican lines, and Benjamin Kachermeyer will appear on the Citizen County independent line for highway superintendent.
Robert T. Stewart and Jason D. Steger will appear on the Republican line for justice posts.
• Town of Conewango — Ronald D. Adams and Aaron Fuller Finch will appear on the Republican line for two board seats.
• Town of Dayton — Crystal Abers will appear on the Republican line and
Thomas J. Chupa will appear on the Conservative line for supervisor.
Kelly L. Kuhaneck will appear on the Republican and Conservative lines for clerk. Jeffrey A. Steward and Christine M. Rupp will appear on the Republican line, and Steward and Brett J. Zarczynski will appear on the Conservative line for two board seats. Larry R. Miller will appear on the Republican and Conservative lines for highway superintendent.
• Town of East Otto — Ann E. Rugg will appear on the Republican line for supervisor. Deanna M. Bowen will appear on the Republican line for clerk. William B. Spors and Brian M. Westfall will appear on the Republican line for two board seats. Thomas M. Benz will appear on the Republican line for highway superintendent.
• Town of Ellicottville — Steven John Crowley will appear on the Democratic line and John R. Zerfas will appear on the Republican line for two board seats.
• Town of Great Valley — Rebecca J. Kruszynski will
appear on the Democratic line and Sandra J. Goode will appear on the Republican line for a board seat. Joshua J. Harrison will appear on the Democratic, Republican, Conservative and Working Families lines for justice.
• Town of Leon — Fred S. Filock will appear on the Republican line for supervisor. Sheila M. Fiebelkorn will appear on the Democratic line for clerk. Jacqueline Ann Ellis will appear on the Democratic line and Calvin M. Milliman will appear on the Republican line for two board seats.
• Town of Little Valley — Holly R. Urbanski and Timothy J. Zimbardi will appear on the Republican line for two board seats.
• Town of Mansfield — Carl R. Calarco Jr. will appear on the Republican line for supervisor.
Betty Jane Horning will appear on the Republican line for clerk. Andrew J. Pascarella and Michael D. Telaak will appear on the Republican line for two board seats.
Jeffrey J. Williams will appear on the Republican line for highway superintendent.
AUTO CORNER
• Town of Napoli — Daniel T. Martonis will appear on the Republican line for supervisor. Victoria L. Bedell will appear on the Republican line for clerk. David M. Dechow and Jeffery A. Stacey, Sr. will appear on the Republican line for two board seats. Jared S. Stacey will appear on the Republican line for highway superintendent.
• Town of New Albion — Norman J. Kazmark and Daniel A. Goss will appear on the Republican line for two board seats. Shannon L. Goode will appear on the Republican line for justice.
• Town of Otto — No one is on the ballot for supervisor. Trisha A. Priest will appear on the Republican line for clerk. Marlene A. Gregory and Kevin P. Walker will appear on the Republican line for two board seats.
Robert J. Barber, Jr. will appear on the Republican line for highway superintendent. Warren S. Dickinson, Jr. will appear on the Democratic line for justice.
• Town of Perrysburg — Mary Jane Stuhr will appear on the Democratic line and Randall L. LaChausse will appear on the Republican line for two board seats.
• Town of Persia — John T. Walgus will appear on the Republican line for supervisor. Gloria J. Tomaszewski and Robert O. Dingman Jr. will appear on the Republican line for two board seats.
Town of Randolph — Gretchen A. Hind will appear on the Republican line for clerk. Timothy W. Beach and Loni J. Nagle will appear on the Republican line for two board seats.
• Town of Red House — Harris Economou will appear on the Community Party line for supervisor. Nancy J. Schaal will appear on the Community Party line for clerk. Clifford E. Schaal and Jake Mountain will appear on the Community Party line for two board seats. Cody Anderson will appear on the Community Party line for highway superintendent.
• Town of Salamanca — Charles E. Oyler Jr. will appear on the Democratic line for supervisor. Shelley L. Bryant will appear on the Democratic line for clerk. Larry M. Stewart will appear on the Democratic line and Diana L. Brodie-Anderson will appear on the Republican line for two board seats. Daniel L. Gassman will appear on the Community Party line for a vacant board seat. Frederick H. Light will appear on the Democratic line for highway superintendent.
• Town of South Valley — Thomas G. Visker will appear on the Republican line for supervisor. Mary Ruth will appear on the Republican line for clerk. Kathy A. Burch and Charles E. Ruth II will appear on the Republican line for two board seats. Tyler Mendell will appear on the Republican line for highway superintendent.
