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New holiday lighting makes for brighter street scene in Ellicottville

ELLICOTTVILLE — Several years ago the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce took on the responsibility of providing and installing the beautiful tree lighting on Washington and Monroe streets.

“This year, at additional cost, we added more lights, an eye out for words and the result is an even ending in “ose.” The Mayo better presentation, right Clinic notes that fructose, out of a Hallmark movie,” dextrose, glucose, and maltose are the chemical names for various types of sugar. These ingredients can serve as a red flag that a product contains added sugars that can be detrimental to your overall health. In addition to words ending in “ose,” shoppers can scan ingredients listings for other common types of added sugars, including cane juice, cane syrup, corn sweeteners, high-fructose corn syrup, fruit juice concentrate and nectars, honey, malt or maple syrup, and molasses.

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Refinancing county nursing home debt yields $1.2M savings

By Rick Miller LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers earlier in December approved a plan to refinance about $8 million in bonds next year to save more than $1.2 million over the next decade.

County Treasurer Joseph G. Keller made the recommendation earlier in December after consulting with the county’s financial advisors.

There were two bond issues on which the county still owes about $8 million, Keller said. The biggest was a 2011 issue to finance construction of the Pines Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Machias at 4%.

That 2011 bond plus a smaller 2012 bond issue will be packaged along with the bond for the county’s 2021 capital program — mostly roads and resold at current market rate, an estimated .9%, a savings of more than 3%.

“It will save $1,211,000 in interest over 10 years,” Keller said. “It’s a big win.”

Keller said that by packaging the 2011 and 2012 bonds with the new bonds the county is looking to sell in May or June, the county will save about $80,000 in legal and other fees as well.

“We’ve done this quite a few times over the years,” Keller said of the refinancing.

It’s not a hard decision when the bond market is at such a low rate, he added.

The county’s debt often includes a “call” date when the County Legislature can

of installing them,” McFaden said. “I know many of you mentioned you saw him out there in all kinds of weather until late at night.”

A donation from Bill Schaab of American DND Inc. of Grand Island and the Chamber covered the costs of the new lighting.

McFadden thanked the DPW crew and the village for providing power to each

said Brian McFaden, Chamber executive director. “And, by the way for our new visitors, parts of the Hallmark movie, “Christmas in Vermont,” were filmed in the village of Ellicottville.”

Doug Sittler’s, Night Lights Company was hired to install another 90 strands, 30 feet each, of LED lights.

“His technician, Erick Dudek, did an amazing job

vote to buy its outstanding debt on a bond and refinance at a lower rate.

“We check with our fiscal advisors to see if it is worthwhile,” Keller said. This will result in a lower payment on that debt.

County Legislator Andrew Burr, R-Gowanda, the Finance Committee chairman called the refinancing of the debt “a major windfall to taxpayers” and told Keller he’d done a fantastic job.”

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County Treasurer Joseph Keller looks back on 28-year career

Photo by Rick Miller Cattaraugus County Treasurer Joseph G. Keller is retiring this month after 28 years in office.

By Rick Miller LITTLE VALLEY — With 28 years on the job, Cattaraugus County Treasurer Joseph G. Keller of Olean is believed to be the longest-serving elected official in the county.

The longest-serving county treasurer prior to Keller was Richard Farnham, who held the office for 23 years from 1927 to 1950.

Keller, first elected treasurer in 1992, did not seek re-election in 2020.

His son, Matthew Keller, who has served as deputy treasurer for the past five years, was elected to a fouryear term as treasurer in November.

Keller is a former Olean city alderman from Ward 10 — the Boardmanville area. He ran for the Common Council after local businessman Louis Magnano, his boss at Blue Bird Coach Lines and the Ward 10 alderman, decided not to seek re-election and urged Keller to run for the seat.

While Keller was serving his third term on the Common Council, County Legislator E. Neal Teachman died in office. Keller was named to the vacant seat on the County Legislature.

Keller served for 3½ years in Little Valley before he was defeated for reelection.

In October 1991, County Treasurer Orville Johnston

announced he would not complete his term.

“I was in the hospital at the time and I told my wife Peggy that was something I was interested in,” Keller said. “I was running for Ward 4 alderman at the time.”

Then-Gov. Mario Cuomo appointed Democrat Merton Bernham county treasurer. Keller got the Republican nomination for the upcoming election and in November 1992 defeated Bernham at the polls. Four years later, Keller was challenged by a wellknown former Democratic treasurer Barbara Edwards.

Keller won.

Only once was Keller cross-endorsed by Democrats. In the other elections, he ran without a Democratic challenger.

“I knew the county finances and had served with many of the county legislators,” Keller said.

Soon after he was sworn in on Jan. 1, 1993, Keller was presented with the property tax foreclosure list. There was a process, he said — the treasurer reviewed properties for the auction and told any residents they would need to move.

“I was hopping around the first six months trying to

figure out what was going on,” he said. “Department heads helped me out and it was a smooth transition.”

The first big undertaking given to the new county treasurer was a survey of all fixed assets. Keller proposed the first use by the county of a purchase card that eliminated the need for petty cash in departments. It was a restricted credit card. Later came the bed tax on hotel rooms. Next, the Treasurer’s Office took over the payroll department.

In later years, the county’s use of New World accounting software provided a smooth flow of financial information across departments from the budget officer, Keller said.

Keller said he was proud of the upgrades in the county’s bond rating that have occurred under his watch. Staff who rate the bonds for Moody’s ask questions of the treasurer, real property tax services and the county administrator’s office.

“You have to be prepared for anything,” he said.

The upgrading of the county’s bond rating has saved millions in interest.

The year 2020 has

been a challenge, but the Treasurer’s Office remained open safely, Keller said.

The treasurer said he often speaks to people who have gotten behind in their property taxes.

“When people are having a problem and you talk to them and help them save their property,” he said, “I enjoy that. Sometimes they have the wrong information. If you call in early enough, we can give some suggestions.”

Keller recalls receiving a National Association of Counties award in 1993 for the process his office used to bring the 32 towns together in a more efficient tax collection system.

“It was one of the first” instances of this, he said.

“It’s much more efficient.”

Keller said the county has seen the number of property tax foreclosures go down in recent years.

One reason for that is that the county Legislature changed from three years to two the number of years of unpaid taxes to trigger a foreclosure.

It’s not as hard to recover from paying two years

back taxes, penalties and interest as it is three years, Keller said. His office sends out notices to delinquent taxpayers and publishes lists in the newspaper of taxpayers who owe back taxes.

In the past five years, the Cattaraugus County Land Bank, on which Keller sits as treasurer, has begun taking over foreclosed properties, fixing them up and selling them. If properties are too blighted, they can be demolished and the property sold to neighbors.

Keller’s son has followed a similar career path. He is a former Olean alderman and sat on the County Legislature.

“It’s kind of nice working with him,” Keller said of his son, Matthew. “We’re making $1.5 million a year in interest for the county.”

The younger Keller also took charge of collecting the county’s occupancy or bed tax from a growing source of rentals: Airbnb.

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VRBO still does not collect the tax, although the county has identified most VRBO owners in the county and contacts them directly, according to Keller.

“He nearly doubled the revenue” we were getting from owners, Keller said of his son.

“We’ve got a great staff,” said Keller. “They have always made my job easier.”

There are currently three accountants, two in payroll, and four people who deal with the public every day; a deputy and someone in the Olean office.

In his last year in office, Keller negotiated an agreement with the city of Olean to end collecting county taxes by the Olean City Clerk’s Office. The taxes will instead be paid at the County Office Building on Buffalo Street. “We talked about it for a long time,” he said.

Looking back on 28 years in the county treasurer’s office, Keller said, “I enjoyed getting up every day and coming into work.”

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Cattaraugus County Veteran Services to conduct January sessions

Steve E. McCord, director of Cattaraugus County Veterans Services, will be available to discuss Veterans Affairs benefit laws, healthcare system or other concerns or questions veterans and their families may have.

He will be available in: Randolph, American Legion Post from 10 a.m. to noon, Jan 13.

Little Valley, VFW Post, 1:30 to 4 p.m., Jan. 21.

If no appointments are on the schedule for any of the above days, McCord will not be traveling to these locations and will remain at the county building in Olean.

Unfortunately, at this time, Little Valley appointments will be held only on the third Thursday of each month at the Little Valley VFW. You will

be notified when, and if, that changes.

McCord will not be in Franklinville for appointments this month.

Little Valley appointments will continue to be held only on the third Thursday of each month at Little Valley VFW. Olean office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. or 4 to 5 p.m. with prior appointment.

Due to the current situation with COVID, appointments are required. You can set up an appointment by calling (716) 701-3298. Please note that if no appointments are on the schedule for off-site locations, McCord will not travel and remain at the Olean site.

Many people will say that no movie marathon is complete without a big bowl of popcorn. Movies and popcorn have been linked for decades, but popcorn is more than just a must-have on movie night.

Popcorn lovers may be surprised to learn just how healthy this beloved snack can be.

• Popcorn can help lower cholesterol. Like many other foods, popcorn is full of fiber. Fiber attaches to cholesterol particles and helps prevent them from entering the bloodstream and traveling to other parts of the body, according to Verywell Health.

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• Popcorn is a low-calorie snack. A cup of air-popped popcorn comes in at just around 30 calories. That means you can overindulge a bit on popcorn and it won’t lead to overconsumption of calories. One serving of popcorn has five times fewer calories than one serving of potato chips.

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The many benefits of houseplants

The lines between the outdoors and indoors are being blurred. Homeowners build extensive outdoor living spaces so they can relax on weather-resistant furniture and even cook in lavish kitchens in their backyards. In addition, indoor three-season rooms full of bright, open windows that showcase outdoor vistas challenge the boundaries between outside and inside.

For those working with limited budgets, there are some easy, inexpensive ways to enjoy the majesty of natural landscapes indoors.

Houseplants can be used to improve indoor spaces, and they also provide various health benefits.

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and other parts of the plants serve as natural filters, catching airborne particles and allergens. Plants with textured leaves might be especially effective at trapping particles.

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They absorb carbon dioxide and then release oxygen. Plants can put much more oxygen into the air, improving indoor conditions.

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A nationwide study from UK Magazine Gardeners World found 80 percent of gardeners declared themselves satisfied with life compared to 67 percent among non-gardeners.

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CHARLESWORTH CONTRACTING, INC. BULLDOZING & EXCAVATING 8998 New Albion Rd. Little Valley, NY 14755

(716)938-6676 or (716)938-6043

716-265-2029 or 716-574-6169

John E. Charlesworth, President

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7250 US Rt. 62, SOUTH DAYTON NY

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INKLEY PHARMACY

A-1 Rent-All

716-358-3201

716-373-7368 1-800-491-4513

113 Main St. Randolph, NY 14772

For 50 years, your full-service, independent pharmacy.

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6371 Rt. 417, Killbuck, NY 716-945-4425

Always a VIP Experience 704 Broad Street, Salamana, NY 716-945-5111

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 6am - 9pm, Sat. 7am - 9pm, Sun. 7am - 8pm

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Mon.-Fri. 6am-10pm, Sat. 7am-10pm, Sun. 8am-10pm

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Open 7:30 am to 9:00 pm Everyday 191 Center St. Salamanca, NY • 716-945-1530

5001 Route 417, Vandalia, NY • 716-372-2284

AUTO CORNER

How to effectively and safely sanitize a car The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way people live. One readily felt effect was spending more time at home. Vehicles sat idle in driveways and even some automotive insurance providers reduced rates because people were driving much less.

Even with stay-at-home measures in place, people still need to leave their homes to stock up on essentials, such as food or medicine. In other cases, people may have been essential workers who drive for a living, including delivery drivers or health care personnel

RANDY’S COLLISION & USED CARS • COMPLETE COLLISION REPAIR • Touch Ups • Paint Jobs • Bake Booth • Dent Removal • Frame Straightening • Axalta Cromax Environmentally Friendly Mixing System • COMPLETE GLASS WORK • ALL INSURANCE CLAIMS (handled within)

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RANDOLPH AUTO SUPPLY 18 Jamestown St., Randolph, NY 14772 Ph: 716-358-6222 • Fax: 716-358-9074 Open: Mon.-Wed. 8am-5pm, Thurs.-Fri. 8am-5:30pm, Sat. 8am-1pm

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who were incapable of working from home.

Any time a person goes out in public, he or she runs the risk of contracting viruses. Bacteria and germs may reside on various surfaces, including those inside vehicles.

People want to protect themselves and now are more aware of the importance of frequently cleaning and sanitizing their cars.

Keeping a vehicle safe to drive without affecting its upholstery or electronic components is paramount.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention makes a distinction between cleaning and disinfecting. Cleaning refers to the removal of germs, dirt and impurities from surfaces. It does not kill germs, but can lower their numbers. Disinfecting refers to using chemicals to kill germs on surfaces. The following are some ways to deeply clean and sanitize a car. · Wash hands. First and foremost, it is crucial to wash your hands before and after using the car. This can reduce the likelihood of growing ill because of transferred viruses or bacteria. · Use rubbing alcohol. Solutions that contain 70 percent alcohol are effective against many viruses and bacteria, including coronaviruses, says the CDC. Furthermore, Jeff Stout, Executive Director of Global Innovation at Yanfeng Automotive Interiors, says that, for the most part, nearly every interior surface of a vehicle can be cleaned with isopropyl alcohol. Plastic to painted chrome to imitation leather have been tested to ensure they don’t degrade when exposed to pure isopropyl alcohol. · Avoid bleach or hydrogen peroxide. While bleach and peroxide are very effective cleaners and sanitizers, they are likely to damage a car’s upholstery, according to Consumer Reports. · Use soap and water: Experts say that vigorous washing with a soap-and-water solution can be effective against many contaminants because it breaks down the protective envelope that surrounds coronaviruses and other germs to disarm them. Friction also can help to break down germ cells during cleaning.

“You want to do the best with what you have, so even soap and water can chip away at the risk,” says Stephen Thomas, M.D., Chief of Infectious Diseases and Director of Global Health at Upstate

Medical University in Syracuse, NY. · Address frequently touched surfaces. Pay attention to the steering wheel, door handles, buttons, touchscreen displays, shift lever, and more when sanitizing. Each of these items can harbor germs.

Deep-cleaning a vehicle has become a necessity since COVID-19 emerged. Frequently cleaning and sanitizing can help make vehicles safer to operate.

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520 Rock City Street, Little Valley

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Sweet Seedless

Sirloin Tip Roast or Steaks

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Sunkist Sweet Cara Cara Navel Oranges or Minneola Tangelos 3 lb. Bag

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Boneless Chicken Thighs

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Bone-In Asst. Pork Chops or Country Style Ribs

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Bunch Broccoli or 3 lb.

Medium Yams

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Fresh Baked Pepperoni Balls 8 Count

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Fresh Made 8” Round Birthday Cakes

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Essential Everyday Pasta 12-16 oz.

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Campbell’s Red & White Condensed Soups 10-10.75 oz.

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Essential Everyday Almond Milk 64 oz. or Tropicana Orange Juice 52 oz.

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Yoplait Yogurt Assorted Vars.

6 oz.

DAIRY

Essential Everyday Waffles 12.3 oz.

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Turkey Hill Ice Cream 48 oz.

Or Pepperidge Farm Layer Cakes 19 oz.

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Assorted 8” Pies

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Pepsi Products or Coke, Diet Coke And Sprite 12 Pack 12 oz. Cans

Kraft Miracle Whip or Mayonnaise 22-30 oz.

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese 5.5-7.25 oz.

Assorted Vars.

Ragu Pasta Sauce 16-24 oz.

Half Pies $2.99 ea.

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Frito Lay Party Size All Vars.

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Progresso Soups Assorted Vars. 18.5-19 oz.

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Covered Wagon Bacon 10 lb. Box

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US#1 Russet Potatoes 5 lb. Bag Or Snow White Caulflower

Bone-In Center Cut Pork Chops or Roast

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Homemade Italian Stromboli

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General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Honey Nut Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Cheerios or Reese Puff 8.9-11.5 oz.

Fresh Sliced Colby or Colby Jack Cheese

Crisp Large Cucumbers

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Betty Crocker Hamburger, Chicken or Tuna Helper 4.8-6.9 oz.

Maxwell House Coffee 31.5-34.5 oz.

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Wunderbar German Bologna

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Fresh Express Garden Salad 12 oz. or Whole Baby Peeled Carrots 1 lb. Bag

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Red Raspberries, Blackberries 6 oz. or Pint Blueberries

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Fresh Sliced Roast Beef

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93% Lean Ground Beef or Top Sirloin Steak

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Wonderful Halo Mandarins 3 lb. Bag

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