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DECEMBER 22, 2019

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DWI crackdown underway

By Jeff Smith

checkpoints and conducting specialized patrols around the community, said Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard.

The STOP-DWI Holiday Season crackdown effort is currently underway and will end January 1, 2020.

“Our purpose is to try to help folks realize a safe and happy holiday season doesn’t include a DWI arrest, crash or

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CORNING – Nearly all local law enforcement agencies are currently taking part in a statewide initiative targeting drunk drivers during the busy holiday season.

Sheriff ’s deputies, state police and patrolmen are currently out in force providing roadside

other catastrophes brought on by poor planning as they travel through their holiday season,” Allard said.

Local police agencies have already made several driving while intoxicated arrests during this holiday season.

“I think the parties will increase as we get closer to the holidays, but I also think the public’s awareness increases

right around the holidays, when they are going to parties,” said Corning Police Chief Jeff Spaulding. “They know that law enforcement is out there, making an extra effort to keep people safe by enforcing the DWI laws.”

While people spend this holiday season celebrating with friends and family and looking see DWI | 6A

N.Y. eyes ban on fentanyl analogs

UNDIMINISHED PRIDE

By David Robinson New York State Team

STORY AND PHOTOS BY JAMES POST/SCA

Hundreds of volunteers worked their way down row upon row of markers last Saturday, placing wreaths at the Bath National Cemetery as part of the annual Wreaths Across America event.

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drenching rain and chilly temperatures did nothing to stop hundreds of volunteers from turning out last Saturday to lay wreaths upon thousands of graves as part of Wreaths Across America.

Each year, wreaths are placed at the graves of the fallen at Bath National Cemetery and around the nation — a small reminder that their sacrifices are not forgotten.

Just two years ago, in 2017, about 2,700 wreaths were placed during the event.

This year, it was more than 5,100, said Tom Doud, one of the leaders of the group that organiz-

New York is looking to ban deadly synthetic opioid drugs called fentanyl analogs amid its crack down on the addiction crisis.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the proposed ban as part of his agenda for the State of the State address, which will be held Jan. 8.

The legislation would make fentanyl analogs subject to the same criminal sale or possession penalties

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es the Bath event.

“Each year, we’ve gotten higher [numbers of wreaths],” he said.

The purchase of the wreaths is sponsored by community donations.

Doud noted that 300 or more volunteers turned out despite the weather, which was unpleasant even by the standards of mid-December in New York.

“Soldiers fought under worse conditions than this,” he said, echoing the words of Linda Conway from the Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces program, who spoke at the start see WREATHS | 10A

Public Health sets plan Submitted

BATH – Mental and substance use disorders prevention, child and adolescent health, and tobacco prevention are the priorities in the 2019-2021 Community Health Improvement Plan set by the Steuben County Public Health department and its local partners.

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Legislature approves bids for renovation; issues bond Submitted BATH – Financing projects led the agenda when the Steuben County Legislature met Monday, reflecting an active year for legislators which included significant changes to the main County Office Building

on Pulteney Square.

Those changes, to accommodate new court requirements, will begin to take shape in 2020, with the approval of bids to renovate existing space for the courts in the main building.

The awards fall within the amounts budgeted to revamp

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the building.

The county Legislature also approved a 10-year, $3.5 million statutory bond to purchase three county Community Service office buildings, located at 115 Liberty Street, Bath; 7454 Seneca Road North, Hornell; and 114 Chestnut Street,

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The purchase allows the county to buy the properties it now rents and maintains, resulting in long-term savings, officials said. The bond also allows the county to maintain its see BIDS | 6A

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LOCAL

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2019

Lewis receives Sheriff ’s Career Achievement Award

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Bath Elks spread holiday cheer

Submitted BATH – Steuben County Investigator Don Lewis was recognized recently by county Sheriff Jim Allard as an individual “who has created a body of work over the span of their career that consistently surpasses the established standards of quality, innovation and vision, and consistently meets the core values of professionalism, integrity, leadership and service.”

Lewis received the rare Steuben County Sheriff ’s Office Career Achievement Award, which recognizes those who truly have made a difference for the office over the span of decades, Allard said.

“This award is available to a person from any division,” Allard said. “It’s not given every year, nor is it given as a re-

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From left: Steuben County Investigator Don Lewis and Sheriff Jim Allard. tirement gift.”

Allard said Lewis’ career during more than 20 years exceeds the requirements for the award and includes recognition in 2009 as the New York see LEWIS | 7A

IN BRIEF 2019 Guthrie Sayre Turkey Trot raises $17K

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The Bath Elks Lodge #1547 held their first blanket giveaway at the Fred & Harriett Taylor Health Center in Bath. Over 100 blankets were given out and Christmas carols sung and a great time was had by all. Pictured are the Elk volunteers and residents who participated. From left: Shenowa McCleron; Kate Hoffman; Joey D’Angelo; Deb Robertson; Kay D’Angelo; Kim Clark; Ed and Judy VanLeuvan; Connie O’Hare; and Lisa & Brian Larsen. Missing is Reg Hoffman. The lodge purchased the blankets with the Beacon Grant from the Elks National Foundation. More giveaways are planned for all the local homes and the Bath VA.

SAYRE, Pa. – Proceeds from the 2019 Guthrie Sayre Tukey Trot, presented by the Robert Packer Hospital Auxiliary, will benefit Guthrie’s Cancer Care Fund. This fund assists patients with financial burdens that come with a cancer diagnosis. The 2019 Guthrie Sayre Turkey Trot raised $17,000. With more than 900 runners registered for this year’s race, the Turkey Trot continues to be the largest race in Bradford County. To view the full race results, visit www.sayreturkeytrot.com.

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Above | Volunteers from Bath Elks Lodge #1547 and workers distributed blankets purchased with Beacon Grant funds from the Elks National Foundation. Over 100 blankets were delivered to residents at the Steuben County Center for Rehabilitation.

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Left | Santa and his helpers distribute gifts at the Bath Elks Lodge. More than 40 children and their families were treated to pizza, cookies and soda. Santa’s helpers are Spencer and Gracelyn Wheeler.

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OPINION

Cyr:

Johnson’s impressive victory

By Arthur I. Cyr More Content Now

Britain’s Conservative Party and Prime Minister Boris Johnson have reasons to feel great satisfaction. The durable political party has scored an impressive political victory in the Dec. 12 general election.

The Conservatives won 365 seats out of the 650 in the House of Commons, a decisive majority. This vindicates Johnson’s daring political gamble in calling for a general election this month and confirms he now has support for his drive to secure Brexit, shorthand for leaving the European Union (EU).

By contrast, the Labour Party was decimated. The other main political party lost drastically, reduced to only 202 M.P.s (Members of Parliament, the designation for those in the House of Commons). This is the lowest Labour total since 1935.

The two parties were close to one another in the national vote in the last general election, held June 8, 2017. At that time, the Conservatives won 42.4% of the vote to Labour’s 40%. This time, the Conservatives slightly increased their share to 43.6%, while Labour declined drastically to only 32.1%.

A major problem for Labour has been accusations of visible antisemitism in the resurgent left wing, which today plays a stronger role in politics and policy debates of the party. In this area as in others, party leader Jeremy Corbyn proved weak and ineffective in handling matters.

This is a striking contrast to the moderate “New Labour” of Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown. Under their leadership, Labour dominated the House of Commons and British government from the later 1990s into the 21st century.

The other, smaller political parties experienced mixed results, with the Scottish National Party (SNP) the big winner. The party won nearly half the vote in Scotland, a total of 45% in that re-

gion. This results in 48 seats won, a gain of an impressive 13 over the 35 in the last general election.

By contrast, the Liberal Democrats won 11 seats, a loss of one compared to 2017, but the party actually fared far worse. The party’s House of Commons total rose to 20 between the two general elections, thanks to defections from other parties and interim elections.

The other British regional party, Plaid Cymru in Wales, held fast and maintains four seats in the new Parliament. Both this party and the SNP date to the first decades of the 20th century.

Perhaps the most important regional election result has been in Northern Ireland, thanks to deeply rooted at times violent conflict between the Protestant majority and Catholic minority. For the first time, the Catholic nationalists have won a narrow but clear majority over the unionist parties that support continued participation with the rest of Britain in the United Kingdom.

This presents a major challenge to the Johnson government. The previous minority Conservative government under Prime Minister Theresa May was able to develop a formal but rocky partnership with the Protestant Democratic Unionist Party (DUP).

However, that party consistently has refused to support Brexit. The risk of renewed sectarian violence continues.

Myriad policy challenges confront the government. The SNP has already renewed calls for a second referendum on independence for Scotland.

Brexit is the greatest challenge. So far, Johnson has succeeded far more through rhetoric than concrete, clear policies. Uncertainty exists on just how Northern Ireland will be accommodated economically with the rest of Ireland, which remains committed to the EU. Johnson’s greatest problem is that he is widely mistrusted.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2019 • STEUBEN COURIER

Hopkins:

King James helped spread the story

By Mark L. Hopkins More Content Now

Rejoice, prophecy is fulfilled, Jesus is born, the long awaited Messiah has come. How do we know? The Bible tells us so. Research tells us that the United States is a country where most believe in a supreme being.

We owe that belief to the King James Bible whose 409th birthday we celebrate this year.

During this season of the year we acknowledge the birth of the Christ child whose story is told in the books of Matthew and Luke in the King James Bible. That book’s impact on our lives necessitates knowing how that Bible came into existence.

In 1611, England was a small island kingdom in the north Atlantic with a population of less than one million. Over the next 300 years England created an empire that stretched around the globe. It was said that “The sun never sets on

the British Empire.”

The man, James I of England, was as unlikely a religious leader as England was an unlikely world power. He was a Scott and not English by birth, and was raised as a Catholic. His mother, Queen Mary of Scotland, was a second cousin to Queen Elizabeth of England. Queen Elizabeth never married and when she died she left no heir. To fill her vacant throne the English leadership looked for her oldest male relative and found James, who was then King of Scotland.

He became the King of England and ruled both countries from London.

King James found England to be a country with an almost equal Catholic-Protestant population and a religious split so great that violence often erupted between the religious groups.

Churches, both Catholic and Protestant, were burned and priests and ministers were killed.

After a thorough study of the situation, King James decided to try to bring the two warring factions together by creating a common Bible to be used by both Catholics and Protestants. It took months of wide ranging discussions, disagreements and compromise but the new Bible came into being. Peace did not come immediately between the religious factions but things were better.

Prior to this time in history, Spain had been the dominate force in the world. They had gained great wealth with their discovery and exploration of the new world.

England was coming late to challenge Spain on the high seas. With the war between Spain and England that ended with the English defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588, England stepped forward to become the new leader in the world. As luck, or God’s plan, would have it, that is when circum-

stances were beginning to come together for the creation of the new Bible.

As England planted their flag all around the globe, they took along their English language, their culture and their King James Bible. Soon, the result of King James’ efforts to solve the religious divisions of England began to be felt around the world in all British territories.

For those of us who believe that “God works in mysterious ways his wonders to perform,” there is no happenstance.

The creation of the King James Bible was both planned and ordained as was England’s rise to world leadership that gave them the opportunity to share their Bible around the globe.

As you celebrate the Christmas season with your family this year give a thought to James I of England and the Bible he created that has enabled all of us to know the story of Christmas.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR To the Editor: We have read, heard, seen many things happening in our country, state, towns, schools, neighborhoods and even homes.

They are concerning to us from behavior, language, attitudes, displays, teachings regardless of age, gender and nationality.

The main reason(s) for it all is we told God we don’t need Him. We can do it all by ourselves. Then we promptly removed the 10 commandments from public places including our schools.

After all, why so we want them?

They say ’No’ to what we want and insist on doing our way.

The 10 commandments are 1. No other gods but God; 2. Make no idols of things, or worship them.

3. Do not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; 4. Remember the Sabbath Day to keep it holy; 5. Honor your father and your mother; 6. Do not kill; 7. Do not commit adultery.

8. Do not steal; 9. Do not lie; 10. Do not covet.

Our country is full of laws with more on the way. Consequently have these laws provided ongoing

peace, consideration, and respect each for the other whether preborn, elderly, and all ages in between regardless of our preference of their physicalness?

We all know that answer. I believe now is the time we bring God back on the scene in all our lives and laws.

Elouise Hults Beaver Dams To the Editor: During the holidays, people often gather with family and friends.

This is an opportunity to encourage and support tobacco users in their effort to quit by promoting a tobacco-free environment. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends have the opportunity to impact the kids in their lives by setting an example of a tobaccofree lifestyle and reminding them that the use of tobacco, including cigarettes, e-cigarettes and other tobacco products, is harmful.

Making sure that your home is smoke-free protects friends and family from the health harms caused by secondhand smoke.

This holiday, don’t let your home be filled with secondhand smoke.

Secondhand smoke is known to contain over 250 toxic or cancer-

causing chemicals. Exposure can cause children to develop ear infections, bronchitis and even trigger asthma attacks. Non-smoking adults regularly exposed to secondhand smoke can also develop tobacco-related illnesses, such as emphysema.

Unfortunately, for residents of apartments and other multiunit housing, the decision to have a smoke-free home is not theirs alone. Secondhand smoke drifts from neighboring apartments and creates unhealthy living conditions for everyone in the building.

If you rent and are exposed to unwanted secondhand smoke from a neighboring tenant, you have the right to ask your landlord to protect you and your family. No smoking policies benefit both tenants and landlords. An increasing number of apartment owners are choosing to go smoke-free to reduce fire risk, save on maintenance costs and to improve tenant health. The Southern Tier Tobacco Awareness Coalition (STTAC) is a local organization that can provide free resources. To learn more about smoke-free housing, contact STTAC at (607) 737-2858.

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HEALTH

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Bridge tuck will help you through the holidays

By Marlo Alleva More Content Now

At this time of year, our fitness can fall to the back burner if we aren’t careful with our time.

The best way to keep your fit life relevant during this busy season is to keep it simple and fun!

Today’s workout is both, and thought provoking as well.

It is a balancing bridge tuck. It will be working your whole midsection, and building balance. All you need is a flat surface for this move.

Begin this exercise on the floor, on both your hands and knees.

Squaring your body, lifting your navel to the ceiling, engage your abdominals.

Once you feel steady, begin to rotate both your left arm and leg off of the ground, and shift all your weight to the right side of your body.

Finding your balance on only the right side, proceed to extend your left arm and leg, straight out in front and behind your body.

Now, when you are

ready, begin to pull the free arm and leg inward to a tucking position.

Keep this tuck somewhat slow and precise, as it may be difficult to hold steady with quicker movement.

Once you reach your deepest tucking position, return your levers back out to the starting point.

Continue this side tuck for at least eight to 10 times on one side. Return to all fours, take a short break, then repeat on the opposite side.

This move can be continued as many times

as you have allotted. So shoot for at least two to three times on each side.

If you find your balance is somewhat compromised, simply place both hands on the floor for added support, and only tuck with your free leg.

This move is simple, fun and thought-provoking. By keeping your mind so focused on your balance, you won’t even think of holiday stress.

Marlo Alleva, an instructor at Gold’s Gym in Florida, can be reached at faluvzpa@msn.com.

LOCAL HEALTH NEWS IN BRIEF Clinics

Immunizations clinic Steuben County Public Health will offer immunizations by appointment only at Steuben County Public Health, County Office Building – G1 off D.S.S. lobby, Bath.

All clinics are by appointment only. All vaccines recommended for children are available for children who are uninsured or whose insurance does not cover the cost of vaccines. All adults should get one dose of the whooping cough vaccine called Tdap, especially those who will be around infants less than 12 months old, since infants are at greatest risk of life-threatening complications from whooping cough. Public Health has Tdap vaccine and most other adult vaccines, and charges a fee based on a sliding scale ($5-25/person) for those without insurance. Medicaid is

also accepted. Call the Steuben County Public Health office at 6642438 or 800-724-0471 to schedule an appointment or for information.

• From 1-3 p.m. Jan. 8 at Steuben County Public Health, County Office Building – G1 off D.S.S. lobby, Bath.

• From 4:30-6:30 p.m. Jan. 28 at Steuben County Public Health, County Office Building – G1 off D.S.S. lobby, Bath.

HIV clinic Steuben County Public Health sponsors free and confidential HIV testing clinics, by appointment only at Steuben County Public Health Clinic Rooms, County Office Building, 3 E. Pulteney Square, Bath. These clinic services are available to all residents of Steuben County for HIV counseling and testing. For an appointment or information, call Steuben County Public Health at

664-2438 or 800-7240471. Uninsured Steuben County residents can get free STD testing and treatment at Finger Lakes Community Health in Bath, 607-7763063; or at Planned Parenthood.

Comprehensive Medical Services:

• Jan. 17, 8:45 a.m.-2 p.m., Steuben County Office Building, 3 E. Pulteney Square, Bath.

• Jan. 21, 1:30-6:30 p.m., Savona Fire Department, 15 McCoy St., Savona.

Blood drives

The American Red Cross holds blood drives across the region.

Download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCross Blood.org or call 800RED CROSS to make an appointment or for more information. Listings below are from red crossblood.org. Check redcrossblood.org for most up-to-date information prior to making appointment.

• Dec. 27, 12-5 p.m., at Bath Ambulance, 110 E. Steuben St., Bath.

• Jan. 7, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Davenport and Taylor, 7571 State Route 54, Bath.

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If you are a senior citizen without transportation to necessary, non-emergency appointments, please call 2-1-1 HELPLINE by dialing 2-1-1 or 800346-2211 and ask for Steuben Coordinated Transportation. Donations are accepted but there is not a fee for any services given. Residents of any age interested in becoming a volunteer driver and a vital part of our community are also invited to call for more information. (Mileage reimbursement is available to volunteer drivers.)

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OBITUARIES & LOCAL OBITUARIES

Gordon G. Dye BATH: Gordon G. Dye, 88, of Chamberlain Rd. passed away peacefully Sunday morning (Dec. 15, 2019) at his home surrounded by the love and care of his family after a brief illness.

Gordon was born November 7, 1931 in Hornell to the late Lawrence and Margariete (Elster) Dye. On November 8, 1952 in South Hornell he married the former Mildred “Millie” Mehlenbacher who predeceased him in April of 2018.

Gordon owned and operated Dye’s Meat Processing business on the Chamberlain Rd. for many years. He was a member of the Avoca United Methodist Church and was very much involved and enthused with Red Bird Missions trips to Kentucky. He was a member of the former Hornellsville Grange where he held the offices of Master, secretary and treasurer. He was also privileged to be the Deputy Master of the Grange at the State level. Gordon was also a former member (and one of the first members) of the Kanona Volunteer Fire Dept.

Gordon is survived by a son Thomas Dye of Bath, two daughters: Judy (Guy) McGlynn and Sue (Joseph) VanGelder all of Bath. He is also survived by four sisters Lois York of Canisteo, Norma Conz of Elmira, Irene (Karl) Sick of York and Margaret “Peggy” Bjourm of Virginia Beach, VA., as wells as 12 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Gordon was also predeceased by two sons: Joseph Dye in 2003 and Michael Dye in 2019, two grandchildren Shelby Lynn and Nicholas David Dye and a brother Milton Dye. The family received friends from 1-3 and 5-7 pm Thursday at the H.P.

Smith & Son, Inc. Funeral Home, 29 East Main St. in Canisteo, where funeral and committal services took place immediately following calling hours at 7:00 pm. Burial will be in Howard Cemetery, Howard, N.Y. Memorial contributions in Gordon’s name may be made to Care First, 3805 Meads Creek Rd. Painted Post, N.Y. 14870.

Online condolences and memories may be shared at hpsmithandsonfuneral home.com.

DWI Continued from 1A forward to the blessings of a New Year, the law enforcement community across the state will take to the roads in an effort to stop impaired driving, prevent injuries and save lives, according to police.

Research shows that high-visibility enforcement can reduce im-

HEALTH Continued from 1A The plan follows a wide-ranging review of community health needs this year by Steuben Public Health and Arnot Health, Guthrie and St. James hospitals, and includes input from area partners who work toward improving the health of the community.

The priorities reflect the county’s efforts to stem the effects of drug use, which has reached crisis proportions in recent years.

The plan also looks to reduce the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on the future

BIDS Shawn E. Crippen Shawn E. Crippen, age 60, of Bath, NY, died December 12, 2019 at the Taylor Health Center. She was born June 6, 1959 in Massena, NY, the daughter of George M. Crippen Jr. and Patricia Hutt Crippen. She was a graduate of Haverling Central School and Morrisville College.

Shawn was retired as a self employed Nail Technician and had worked in Rochester, NY. After retirement Shawn moved back to Bath to be near family. She was a volunteer at the Bath V.A. Medical Center.

She is survived by her mother, Patricia H. Crippen of Bath, NY and her brother, Mark (Lisa) Crippen of Bath, NY and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father George M. Crippen Jr, brother Michael Crippen and grandparents, George and Bertha Crippen and George and Mary Hutt.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2019 from 12:00-1:00 pm, followed by a memorial service at 1:00 pm all at the Centenary United Methodist Church in Bath with Pastor Leanne Zeck officiating.

Memorials in Shawn’s name may be made to the Finger Lakes S.P.C.A., 72 Cameron Street, Bath, NY 14810.

Condolences may be made at www.fagans funeralhome.com.

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The board also approved the use of Marchiselli funds for future bridge replacements, with the initial work on replacing a bridge on County Route 66 in the Town of Hornellsville, and a second bridge on County Route 119 in the Town of Cameron expected to begin next year.

Marchiselli funds require a 20 percent match by the state and

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“The opioid epidemic is a public health crisis that continues to ravage too many communities across this country,” Cuomo said, adding New York’s push to combat the crisis last year resulted in the first decline in overdose deaths in a decade.

“Despite this progress, drug dealers have turned to lacing opioids and other illicit drugs with fentanyl analogs — a deadly synthetic opioid that current law does not ban,” Cuomo said.

In addition to the proposed ban, Cuomo’s agenda for next year includes a series of actions to expand access to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder in hard to reach communities.

The rise of fentanyl Fentanyl-related deaths have skyrocketed in recent years, surpassing fatal overdoses caused by the prescription opioid painkillers long blamed as the root of the addiction crisis.

The trend in part is due to the fact fentanyl is a very powerful synthetic opioid that is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine.

Compared to 30 milligrams of heroin, just three milligrams of fentanyl can be fatal, according to the governor’s office. Overdose deaths involving fentanyl and its analogs among New Yorkers outside of New York City increased 124% in 2016 and again by another 28% in 2017.

Nationally, fentanyl surpassed prescription opioids in 2015 as the most lethal overdose substance and now is linked to nearly three times as many deaths. Nearly 32,000 overdose deaths last year involved fentanyl. In 2014, it was detected in fewer than 6,000 fatal overdoses.

Yet fentanyl analogs are not illegal under New York law because although some analogs are prohibited by the federal government’s

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paired driving fatalities by as much as 20 percent, police said. Sobriety checkpoints play a key part in raising awareness about the problem.

Police said while STOP-DWI efforts across New York have led to significant reductions in the numbers of alcohol and drug related fatalities, still too many lives are being lost because of crashes caused by drunk or impaired drivers.

Highly visible, highly publicized

efforts like the STOP-DWI Crackdown Campaign aim to further reduce the incidents of drunk and impaired driving, officials said.

People can help to make a difference by having a sober plan, police said. Download the mobile app - “Have a Plan” and people will always be able to find a safe ride home – www.stopdwi.org/mobile app. Impaired driving is completely preventable.

emotional and physical health of children.

Steuben County Public Health Director Darlene Smith recently participated in WSKG’s “Chasing The Dream” panel discussion on ACEs at Corning-Painted Post High School.

“Focusing on strengthening children’s social-emotional wellness and coping skills now will lead to healthier adults for Steuben County in the future,” Smith said.

In addition to Steuben Public Health, participants include Arnot Health, Guthrie and St. James hospitals, the Steuben Rural Health Network, the Southern Tier Tobac-

co Awareness Coalition (STTAC), Oak Orchard Health, Finger Lakes Community Health, UR Center for Community Health and Prevention, Steuben County Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (SCASAS), the Center for Tobacco Free Finger Lakes, the Pregnancy Resource Center of the Valleys, Steuben County Suicide Prevention Coalition through Mental Health, ProAction of Steuben and Yates, Inc. and Common Ground Health.

Information on the review and the plan is available on Steuben’s Public Health’s Community Health webpage at https://steubencony. org/pages.asp?PID=419.

county to receive the remaining 80 percent of the total costs from the federal government.

Historically, the state pays 15 percent with Steuben paying 5 percent of the total cost. In the past, Steuben’s share has paid for the preliminary work.

The Legislature also approved the use of county deputies in villages and towns when additional patrols are requested by the municipality. The municipalities will pay the cost of overtime, personnel services and mileage.

In other action: • Legislators approved the ap-

pointment of Tammy Hurd-Harvey as the county’s Commissioner of Finance. The current deputy Commissioner, Hurd-Harvey will succeed Commissioner Patrick Donnelly on Jan.1.

Donnelly will remain as deputy Finance Commissioner until a candidate for deputy commissioner is located and approved.

• Recognized the service and achievements of outgoing county Legislator Randolph J. Weaver, DHornell City and outgoing county Legislator Joseph J. Hauryski, (RCampbell).

controlled substances schedule, they are not listed in the state schedule.

Currently, selling an unscheduled fentanyl analog is not against New York state law, unless the fentanyl analog is mixed with a banned substance, the governor’s office said.

Cuomo’s plan seeks to give law enforcement the ability to arrest and prosecute drug traffickers who deal in emerging fentanyl analogs.

The new rules will give police and law enforcement the authority to prosecute the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of these drugs to the fullest extent of the law, the governor’s office said.

Rockland County Executive Ed Day praised Cuomo’s legislation as a key weapon in the fight against opioid addiction.

“As a former law enforcement commander, this proposed legislation is just another tool in the toolbox to help protect our young people from the scourge of opioids,” Day said in a statement.

The legislation will also give the state Department of Health commissioner the authority to add additional analogs to the list of controlled substances, allowing the state to stay in front of the deadly substances as they appear on the market, Cuomo’s office said.

Chinese fentanyl Prior cases in New York have shown how some drug dealers are buying fentanyl analogs from China on the dark web, including a major Elmira area opioid manufacturing and distribution ring.

As part of the conspiracy, two men imported bulk quantities of furanyl fentanyl and other synthetic drugs from overseas suppliers in China, federal prosecutors said.

They ordered the drugs via the Internet on what is known as the dark web and used different people and addresses in New York and Pennsylvania to receive the shipments.

The drug dealers used pill presses, powdered food coloring and other materials to make tens of thousands blue pills containing furanyl fentanyl and other substances. The pills were made to look like legitimate 30-milligram Percocet pills.

At least two people – a 21-yearold woman and a 25 year-old man – died after ingesting the blue pills, prosecutors said. Earlier this year, the co-leader of the drug ring was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison.

Meanwhile, federal officials this year have reported dramatic declines in seizures of fentanyl coming directly from China to the United States, although Mexican drug cartels appear to be filling the void.

Medication-assisted treatment Cuomo is also proposing a series of actions to expand access to medication assisted treatment, or MAT, including: Expansion of the Medication Assisted Treatment and Emergency Referrals Program, a pilot that provides MAT to patients identified with opioid use disorder in emergency departments. These people will rapidly be transitioned into longterm treatment at a community clinic of their own choosing, all within 24-48 hours.

The governor proposes improving access to MAT by connecting emergency departments with doctors who can prescribe buprenorphine through telehealth.

The governor will direct regulators to add 10 new mobile clinics, one in each economic development zone statewide. Further, he will direct regulators to fund telehealth equipment for at least one addiction treatment program in each county across the state.

Cuomo will direct Department of Corrections and Community Services to expand access to medication- assisted treatment by providing buprenorphine in the seven facilities currently offering methadone.

In addition, Cuomo will direct the agency to seek national certification and accreditation to operate an Opioid Treatment Program, creating the nation’s first state corrections-operated program in the country.

David Robinson is the New York state health care reporter for the USA TODAY Network. He can be reached at drobinson@gannett. com or followed on Twitter: @ DrobinsonLoHud

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Volunteer opportunities

Steuben RSVP, an organization dedicated to connecting communityminded seniors with volunteer opportunities has announced several openings. Whether you want to assist once a week, once a month, or as an on-call substitute, your time is greatly needed and appreciated.

• Faith in Action and Project Care help older adults to stay in their own homes, aging with dignity. Driving them to doctor’s appointments, to the grocery store, and other essential services are an important part of assisting them to age in place. Volunteer drivers are needed especially throughout Steuben County. Mileage reimbursement available.

• P r o A c t i o n ’ s Home Delivered Meal Program and Corning Meals on Wheels not only deliver a homebound individual a good meal – they also deliver SMILES! There is a need for volunteers to help deliver meals throughout Steuben County. Routes generally take about an hour to complete. Although meals are delivered Monday-Friday, volunteers deliver based on their availability.

• Catholic Charities Turning Point in Bath, Hornell, Corning, and Canisteo is seeking volunteers to support its mission of stabilizing families in economic crisis, and helping them as they strive for selfsufficiency. Your support is especially needed with the reception desk and food pantry.

• The Ramp Guys are building low-to-no cost ramps for people

throughout Steuben County and they need your help. Working with the Office for the Aging, this dedicated group helps individuals maintain their freedom and independence. It doesn’t matter if you have experience in construction or not. If you are looking for a way to help people and spend time outdoors, call RSVP. • Southern Tier CA$H provides free income tax assistance to low and moderate income individuals and families. The program is in need of volunteer tax preparers and receptionists in various locations throughout the county.

Training is required. The program runs in various locations across the region.

Please call Mary Dugo at Steuben County RSVP at 607-664-2298 or email Mdugo@steu bencountyny.gov for more information.

Meetings

• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County will hold public board and program committee meetings in 2019 and welcomes public comment at the beginning of each meeting.

All meetings will be held at the Steuben County Office Building Annex (2nd floor conference room), 20 E. Morris St., Bath, at the times specified. Members of the public are requested to RSVP their attendance at these meetings to 607664-2300 or bmc5@ cornell.edu. For more information, call 607-6642300 or visit putknowledgetowork.org. Board of Directors Meetings fourth Thursday of each month (except where specified); 4-H Youth

LIBRARY EVENTS

Development Program Advisory Committee Meetings, third Thursday of odd months; Community Health & Financial Well-Being Program Advisory Committee Meetings second Thursday of odd months, 5:30 p.m.; Agriculture & Natural Resources Program Advisory Committee Meetings second Tuesday of odd months, 4:30 p.m.

• The Alzheimer’s Association Rochester & Finger Lakes Region helps community members who live with the disease and their care partners learn more about Alzheimer’s, share their experiences and connect with others who understand. For more information go to alz.org/ rochesterny. All meetings require pre-registration. To register, call 800272-3900.

• Village of Bath Housing Authority Board meetings will be held at 3 p.m. every fourth Monday of the month (except where a holiday occurs, then it is the week before).

• Disabled American Veterans Chapter 7 meets on the third Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Bath American Legion Post 173, 14 W. William St., Bath. For more information contact Commander Arvel Miner at 607-281-7941 or Adjutant Anthony Ritter at 607-368-9251. New members welcome.

• Bath Baby Café, 9-10:30 a.m. every Friday at the Dormann Library.

The Baby Café is a free drop-in support program designed for pregnant women, breastfeeding moms, and all families.

Staffed by trained professionals from the county – Public Health, Healthy Families, WIC, and others. Certified Lactation Counselors are also on site every Friday to help with any breastfeeding questions or concerns.

All programs are free and offer both mothers and children support and social opportunities. For more information, call Steuben County Public Health at 607-664-2438.

• Prattsburgh Seniors welcomes new members that live within 10 miles of Prattsburgh at the Prattsburgh Methodist Church every second Tuesday of the month.

Bring a dish to pass and table service. Annual dues $10.

Events

• Fellowship Dinner the first Sunday of each month following 11 a.m. service. Grace Bible Baptist Church, 6875 E. William St., Bath. 607776-7503, gracebiblebaptistbath.org.

• Vegetarian buffet luncheon free to the community every third Saturday of the month at 12:15 p.m., held at the Corning Seventhday Adventist Church at 121 Fuller Avenue, side entrance. Call 962-7994 for information.

• Special Needs Ministry now open to children with special needs at Victory Highway Wesleyan Church in Painted Post.

Available Sundays during 10:15 a.m. service only. To register go to victoryhighway.com/ victorykids or contact Melissa at mhomer@ v i c to r y h i g hway.co m , (607) 962-7000.

GST BOCES student, teacher honored Content submitted Samantha Welch, a Bradford Central School District senior in the Auto Body Repair program at the GST BOCES Coopers Education Center, was selected as this year’s “Collision Student of the Year” by the Collision Repair Education Foundation. Her instructor, Brian McDonnell, was selected as the “Collision School Instructor of the Year.” Both received a trip to SEMA 2019 in Las Vegas, NV, where the pair were honored at the Education Foundation’s Nov. 5 reception. The SEMA Show is the world’s premier automotive trade show that features more than 2,400 exhibiting companies and attendees from all over the world.

Welch was nominated for the honor by McDonnell. “Sam has all the admirable qualities one would want as a student or employee” he said in his nomination letter to the Foundation. “She is incredibly hard working and never hesitates to help her fellow classmates or myself.”

McDonnell was nominated by fellow teachers and his campus principal. “Brian is, in my opinion, a truly gifted educator,” said GST BOCES Culinary Arts Instructor

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Robert & Phyllis Ross Memorial Library

9224 County Rt. 74, Pulteney, (607) 868-3652

Jan. 4 & 18, 10 a.m., Art Time. Like to draw, paint, or craft? Join us for a creative morning. The library has drawing and painting supplies you can use or bring your own.

Jan. 8, 7 p.m., Library Board Meeting. The Library Board of Trustees meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Public welcome.

Jan. 10, 7 p.m., Book Club. The book for discussion this month is The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield. Copies of the book and discussion questions are available at the library.

Jan. 11, 11 a.m., Lego Club. Come and build a Lego creation to meet our challenge or to your own design. Lego creations will be on display in the library.

Jan. 18, 11 a.m., Crocheting for everyone. Come learn how to crochet or learn new stitches.

Jan. 28, 6:30 p.m., Writers’ Corner. Bring your stories, poems, and ideas to a writer’s workshop.

Teddy Bear Story Time. Thursdays 10:30 a.m., Bring your child for stories, games, and interactive play.

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IN BRIEF Art for the Arc raises over $6K

BATH — The Arc of Steuben’s Art for the Arc silent auction raised over $6,600 for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

The fundraiser, sponsored by Chemung Canal Trust Company, directly benefited The Arc of Steuben Foundation. The Foundation funds grants to The Arc of Steuben programs for needs not funded by other sources including, self-advocacy conferences, training materials, Wish Upon An Arc Star, and more.

The event was held Nov. 9, at the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum in Hammondsport. The fundraiser featured a silent auction with more than 80 items from local artists and businesses, as well as, live music by the band Artistic License; sculpting demonstrations; hors d’ouerves by Corning Catering Inc.; tastings from local breweries, distilleries, and wineries; and a food and wine pairing by Experience the Finger Lakes.

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Brian McDonnell and Samantha Welch display their Collision Student and Instructor of the Year awards.

Burt Beebe. “He quickly develops good rapport with his students, establishes solid routines and employs consistent and fair practices in his classroom. Brian is an example of a teacher who focuses on the future of his students. He teaches the most current technologies in his industry.”

The Collision Repair Education Foundation, founded in 1991, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting collision repair educational programs, schools and students to create qualified, entry-level employees and connect them with an array of career opportunities.

State Deputy of the Year award, due to his life-saving actions under fire, during a hostage situation in the Town of Woodhull.

“Don has pioneered the Steuben County Sheriff ’s Office AED program, Fire Police Instructor program, Narcan Program, Social Media Intelligence Program, Emergency Medical Technician Program, Fire Investigation Team, Drone Program, introduced multiple online investigative tools and services, acted as a mentor, field training officer and instructor for multiple disciplines,” Allard said.

“He has assisted multiple agencies in various investigations, both fire and police, and has done so with professionalism and a dedication to service. When you talk about wearing different hats, Don has virtually worn them all.”

Special Needs Ministry Now open to Children with Special Needs at

Victory Highway Wesleyan Church In Painted Post

Available Sundays during 10:15 service only.

To register go to victoryhighway.com/victorykids or contact Melissa Homer mhomer@victoryhighway.com • (607) 962-7000

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Dormann Library

and they can be sewn or glued depending on the age of the child. All the materials will be provided to make the felt animal.

Closed Dec. 24, 25, 31, and Jan. 1

Jan. 3 Another movie matinee is scheduled for 1 p.m. This time we will be watching the live action, PG rated Jungle Book.

101 W Morris St., Bath (607) 776-4613 dormannlibrary.org

Dec. 23, we will be offering safari-themed activities for kids. Kids can get a free explorer hat (while they last) to wear while doing activities, including a scavenger hunt and craft, in the kids’ section of the library.

Dec. 26, the whole family can play Bingo from 3-4 p.m. We will include some rounds of picture Bingo for our younger participants. Did we mention that all the prizes are books?

Dec. 27, we will end the week watching the PG13 rated movie: Jumanji - Welcome to the Jungle starting at 1 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

Jan. 2, 3 p.m., we will be making felt gorillas

The safari will come to a close Jan. 4.

Fred & Harriett Taylor Memorial Library 21 William St., Hammondsport 607-569-2045

Indoor Walking is held Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9-10 a.m., Get fit with various Leslie Sansone Walking DVDs. Enter by the outer door at the end of the building.

Indoor walking will be Dec. 23, 27, 30.

Little Bookworms Story Time meets on Wednesdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. This

program is designed for newborns to five year olds and their caregivers. Bring your child to the library for stories, activities, and a snack and enjoy an hour of fun and learning. No Little Bookworms Dec. 25.

Dec. 24 & 25 – Closed.

Dec. 31 – Closing at 2 p.m.

Benedek Memorial Library

(607) 583-4426 7 McCoy St., Savona savonafreelibrary.org Register for events: email savona@stls.org, call, or at the Library.

Dec. 25 and Jan. 1, Closed.

Jan. 10, 6:30 p.m., Bingo Night. Join us for a fun night of playing Bingo for all ages. There will be prizes and snacks. Registration is required. Win prizes, and have fun with friends and neighbors.

Jan. 16, 4-6 p.m., and Jan. 18, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.,

Come, play Minecraft at the Library. Come play a multiplayer game of Minecraft. We will have computers set up with a closed Minecraft world for players to explore and interact at the Library in the Mary Helen Joint Meeting House.

Open to all ages. A parent or guardian must be present for any child 8 and under. There will be snacks and drinks available. Registration is required.

Jan. 24, 7 p.m., Movie Night! Come and join the fun at the Movie Night showing The Addams Family. Rated PG. This event is free. We will pop the popcorn and have soda available. All are welcome to enjoy the show. You can bring your own snacks, or share snacks with everyone.

Jan. 28, 12-2 p.m., Library Board Meeting.

The public is welcome to attend.

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WHAT’S UP at MOSSY BANK PARK Dec. 22 – As a holiday gift, allow me a tale, with a nod to Clement Clarke Moore: ‘Twas the night before Christmas, at Mossy Bank Park, and creatures were stirring, but not the Horned Lark.

Icicles hung from a low rocky sill, no stockings up here for St. Nick to fill.

The chipmunks were nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of hickory nuts danced in their heads.

With me in a hoodie, not wanting to talk, I just started out for a winter’s eve walk; When up the Green Trail there arose such a clatter, I stretched out my neck to see what was the matter.

Away to the clearing I flew in a flash, lifting a low bough that hung like a sash.

The moon, on the breast of the new-fallen snow, gave a luster of midday to objects below, When what to my wondering eyes should appear, but a doe and yearling Whitetailed deer.

More rapid than eagles, like coursers they came; and I knew they were playing their role in a game.

To the overlook’s edge they ran most aloof, prancing and pawing with each little hoof.

In panic they saw me, and quick turned around, to face the coyote that stopped with a bound.

He was predator strong from his head to his toe, but with me by the deer, he froze in there in the snow.

His eyes did not twinkle, he made not a sound, but he stared for a long

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D. Randy Weidner while, and then turned around.

The doe stamped her foot and lifted her tail, she liked not coyote nor me on her trail.

She broke through the tree-line with yearling behind, and I paused while I sorted it out in my mind.

I’d broken the prime rule, the Naturalist’s Code, disrupting the chase that occurred on that road.

‘Twas all accidental, nothing I planned, perhaps it was Christmas, some Charity’s hand.

To be perfectly honest, this all is a fiction; it all could have happened, yet it’s my conviction To report from the park what I actually see, not what I hope that things turn out to be.

Excuse this exception at holiday time, to nobler instincts, to yours and to mine.

In Nature there is no wrong and no right, there is what there is, just keep that in sight.

But one last wish I truly can write: Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

(Latin binomials omitted for meter: Horned Lark – Eremophila alpestris; Eastern Chipmunk – Tamias striatus; White-tailed Deer – Odocoileus virginianus; Eastern Coyote – Canis latrans var.)

Nine-point with a peculiar point on his right G2 still rutting at a scrape in early December, evidenced by his uplifted tail.

When the deer season is over

By Oak Duke As the Winter Solstice and Christmas loom, those of us that hunt deer in the Southern Zone of New York state face the fact that the deer season is over.

The fat lady has sung.

The final buzzer will have rung once again down through the deep hollows, up across the steepest ridges and back down through the most tangled-up swamps where we chose to be. (Late bowhunting/muzzleloading ended here Dec. 17 this year.)

The end of deer hunting rattles with its obnoxious reverberation across the brown goldenrod fields, through the thick buckthorn, and powerline slashings.

For some of us, the end of the season empties the soul like a north wind shakes through the beech brush.

The final buzzer completes the deer season like the period at the end of this sentence.

Finality.

Now begins the process of learning to live with all those what-ifs

and mistakes, misses, missteps, and fickle winds.

Hard to let the misses and screw-ups go.

Sometimes, something happens and they’re called back up to our conscious mind.

Maybe stored back on a mental shelf somewhere, kind of dusty, way in the back. Got some new ones right up front. Pushed the old ones back.

Now it’s done.

We had the buck of our dreams right there.

A lot of whitetail bucks made it.

They are all holed up now, laying there, right now, chewing their cuds, flicking their huge ears, checking out every wayward scent and sound.

Mostly nocturnal now near the longest night, that winter solstice (December 21, 2019.)

Now deer season is over.

Done.

And a chill, an existential emptiness will run for a while and then slowly dissipate through the holidays.

Whitetails are entering their dormant phase too.

They need to recoup

from the rigors of their breeding season when food and rest are put on the back burner and they run all day and night.

Breeding bucks run their fat off.

A long time looms, actually the longest time before the next deer season comes ‘round again.

A bunch of seasons need to tick by first.

Takes a while for the bucks to get fat again, ornery again, and grow those horns.

It will be a long time before we once again find ourselves comfortably tucked deep in the woods, holding our breaths as we hear every “crunch, crunch, crunch...” in the frosted leaves.

Our hearts skip.

Our knees shake.

Our thoughts are so loud they’re made out of wood.

But now our bows and guns need to be checked and cleaned for the final time and stored away.

Venison packed and wrapped in the freezer.

The gun safes are locked.

The longest nine months is between deer seasons.

Fishing times will be

here, long before we once again see that flash of antlers through the trees.

Embedded seasons make up that eternity of slow clock ticks.

First, winter needs to plod past on its slow, cold pace.

Spring is as short as a glance, up here at the top of the northern-most thrust of the Appalachians at the top of the Eastern Triple Continental Divide. Big long words for deep wooded hollows, challenging steep ridges, places where cell phones still don’t work.

Summer, the time of the biting bugs, goes on forever.

But Canadian systems will eventually chill the evening air again.

Damaged maples along the roadside turn red first.

And something turns on in us.

Our hearts beat again with that rhythm of the deer hunter, growing strength and steadiness once again.

A long time from now, here at the end of the deer season.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2019

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ROUNDUP Prattsburgh 93, Campbell-Savona 60 PRATTSBURGH – Prattsburgh got offensive in its 93-60 victory over Campbell-Savona Wednesday in a Steuben County Athletic Association boys basketball contest.

The Vikings got off to a strong start in the first 16 minutes, taking a 44-26 lead into halftime on the strength of 21 Mason Putnam points.

The Panthers outscored the Vikings 25-22 in the third quarter powered by 15 points from Kade Cochran, but were outscored 27-9 in the final frame.

Putnam finished with 33 points for Prattsburgh followed by Amon Anderson with 15 points, James Crowder and Chris Hively added 11 points and Henry DeVoe chipped in 10 points.

Cochran led the Panthers with 20 points and Banon Niciporuk contributed 17 points.

Hammondsport 77, Arkport-Canaseraga 33 The Hammondsport Lakers swept the Arkport-Canaseraga Wolves 77-33 Wednesday in a Steuben County Athletic Association boys basketball matchup.

The points for the night went to Ian MacDonald with 21 points and Zak Davis with 18 points for the Lakers.

High scorer for the Wolves was Noah Sleight with 13 points.

Prattsburgh-Avoca 57, Andover 49 PRATTSBURGH – Prattsburgh-Avoca topped Andover 5749 Tuesday in a non-league girls basketball contest.

Delaney Stowe had 20 points, Alexis Weldy had 13 points and both Kendra Pinckney and Lucia D’Arpino contributed nine points for the Vikings.

Prattsburgh 80, Alfred-Almond 36 ALMOND — Prattsburgh put together a dominating performance on the road in order to defeat Alfred-Almond by a final score of 80-36 in Almond on Tuesday evening.

Mason Putnam poured in a game-high 27 points in the win.

Ammon Anderson added 11 points while Henry Devoe and Chris Hively each added 10.

Isaac Little led the Eagles with

11 points while Kevin Dunning and Jonas Kays each added seven points in the loss.

Alfred-Almond (2-3) is now off until Dec. 27, when the Eagles hit the road to Belfast where they will face off with Scio in the first day of a holiday tournament.

Addison 61, Williamson (PA) 49 ADDISON – Addison used a strong second half to get past Williamson (PA) 61-49 Tuesday in a non-league boys basketball contest.

Leading 22-21 at halftime, the Knights exploded for 23 points in the third quarter led by nine points from Blake Driskell and eight points from Matt Drake.

Addison hit five 3-pointers in the third quarter alone and held Williamson to just 10 points.

Driskell led the Knights with 18 points including four 3-pointers and Drake had 12 points.

Kolby Allen posted 20 points for Williamson.

Bradford 67, Odessa-Montour 55 ODESSA – Bradford topped Odessa-Montour 67-55 Tuesday in a non-league boys basketball game.

Blai Crespo led the Braves with 24 points and made 14 freethrows.

The Braves outscored OdessaMontour 37-30 in the second half.

Jordan Sutryk added 18 points and Blaze Machuga recorded 14 points.

Jasper-Troupsburg 58, Scio 20 JASPER – Jasper-Troupsburg got past Scio 58-20 in a nonleague girls basketball matchup.

The Wildcats jumped out to a 16-4 lead in the first quarter led by five points from Allyson Hayes.

J-T continued its hot play in the second quarter, upping its lead to 30-9 at halftime as Jade Atherton recorded 10 points in the frame.

Jade Atherton led the Wildcats with 22 points, Hayes added 15 points and Kayla Atherton chipped in 12 points.

Alexis Crossley led Scio with six points.

Livonia 109, Haverling 68 HAVERLING – Livonia swam past Haverling 109-68 Tuesday in a Livnginston County Athletic Association contest Tuesday.

Wyatt Hammond had a great

meet for the Rams, wining in the 200 freestyle (1:58.37) and 100 butterfly (1:00.88) and a member of the winning 400 free relay with Chris Francis, Dalton Rook and Blake Hawk with the winning time of 4:32.16.

AJ Miller, Brendan Myers, Evan Frazo, Ethan DeMartinis, Ethan Matzek and Phillip Morgan earned individual wins for Livonia.

C-S improves to 5-0

CAMPBELL – Campbell-Savona improves to 5-0 on the season with a 98-49 victory over Cuba Rushford in a non-league swimming contest Monday.

Caine Taft qualified for the New York State Championship meet in both the 50 yard freestyle (21.86) as well as the 100 yard freestyle (48.65). Both are team and pool records. Taft also won the 100 butterfly in 1:04.26.

Brennan Robie (200 yard freestyle; 2:22.48), Kirk Rissinger (200 yard individual medley; 2:41.69), Donna Clark (diving; 125.92) and Catrice Taft (500 yard freestyle; 6:29.99) all won individual events for CampbellSavona.

12/14/19 Women High Game Nadine Rusak 168 Rita Hoover 154 Connie Loucks 144 Women High Series

Nadine Rusak 476 Rita Hoover 407 Connie Loucks 402 Men High Game James Lambert 289 Marvin Curry 243 Scott Johns 236 Men High Series James Lambert 678

WREATHS

Strong defense propels Vikings

CAMPBELL – Prattsburgh held Campbell-Savona scoreless through the first 16 minutes of the contest en route to a 57-10 win last Friday in a non-league girls basketball matchup.

Delaney Stowe posted seven points in the first quarter for the Vikings while Lucia D’Arpino added six points and Emi Moore contributed four points.

The Vikings led 24-0 at halftime.

Prattsburgh kept the pressure on in the second half, outscoring Campbell-Savona 34-10.

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Continued from 1A of Saturday’s event.

There are more than 15,000 graves at the Bath National Cemetery.

“Our goal, eventually, is to get to all of them,” Doud said.

Wreaths Across America in-

Mike Curry 562 Frank Rundell 561

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Team High Game Wooden Nickel 889 Campbell Bld Supply 864 OH Mercy 864

Standing Wooden Nickel OH Mercy R L Trucking Campbell Bld Supply Splits & Giggles Betty Kay Bakery

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volves coordinated wreath- laying ceremonies in about 1,200 locations in all 50 states, including Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. The mission of the event is “to remember, honor and teach about area servicemen and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice — their lives — to keep our country free and safe,” according to the

SUDOKU ANSWER

Haverling’s Sydney Burns goes up for a layup over an Addison defender last Saturday.

Dundee 58, Campbell-Savona 14 DUNDEE – Dundee got past Campbell-Savona 58-14 Monday in a non-league girls basketball contest.

Hallie Knapp led Dundee with 16 points and Alexandria Wood contributed 10 points.

Kalyska Payne had six points for Campbell-Savona.

BOWLING Campbell Building Supply League

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Haverling’s Jordan Deats looks to drive against Addison last Saturday.

national event organizers.

The event’s story begins with Morrill Worcester, owner of Worcester Wreath Company of Harrington, Maine, who began the tradition at Arlington with the help of Sen. Olympia Snowe of Maine.

The efforts caught national attention in 2005 and have since expanded nationwide.

CROSSWORD ANSWER

Haverling Rams sweep Addison

Boys, girls take home victories

By Tom Passmore Steuben Courier Advocate

ADDISON - Both the Haverling and Addison girls and boys teams faced off last Saturday in Addison in non-league basketball action.

In the boys game, the Rams edged the Knights 46-45.

“Neither team could pull away from the other,” Haverling head coach Bill Baker said.

“It was like a heavy weight fight with each team taking the other teams best shot. We go up by a few points then Addison would come back and take the lead.”

Haverling held a 39-32 lead with seven minutes left in the fourth quarter, but the Knights clawed back to take a 42-41 lead.

Nate Yehl then drilled a 3-pointer and Jordan Deats connected on two freethrows to give the Rams the lead back at 46-42.

The ensuing possession, Gage Ames knocked down a 3-pointer to pull the Knights to within one point.

Addison got the ball back with a chance to tie or win the game, but Yehl secured a steal to give the Rams the victory.

Ames led the Knights with 20 points including four 3-pointers.

“Ames was just unguardable tonight,” said Baker.

“We were in his face and he just kept hitting it.”

Deats had 16 points to lead the Rams while AJ Brotz added 15 points.

In the girls game, Haverling topped Addison 44-28.

The Rams jumped out to a 15-2 lead after one quarter powered by four points from Meredith Czjakowski and Taylor Stone.

Czjakowski paced the Rams with 15 points.

“Meredith played with a lot of energy tonight to lead us on the offensive end,” said Haverling head coach Randy Abrams.

Addison kept pace with the Rams through the next three quarters as Rachel Miller recorded eight points and Anna Carlineo contributed four points.

Haverling had a 48-29 advantage on the glass as Cadin Taggart led the Rams with 15 rebounds in addition to her 11 points and Alevea Beers recorded 12 rebounds.

“I was really happy with our work on the boards tonight,” Haverling head coach Randy Abrams said.

“Cadin Taggart, Alevea Beers and Sydney Burns all did a great job attacking the glass.”

LOCAL & WORSHIP

STEUBEN COURIER

Squad arrests 15 Steuben Courier

BATH – During a two week period, from Nov. 25 to Dec. 15, the Steuben Sheriff ’s Office Warrant Squad arrested 15 people on active bench warrants, according to Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard.

The following individuals arrested on active warrants.

• Carissa Marie Liberti, 28, of Hobart Street, Rochester, was arrested Dec. 15, on a bench warrant issued by the Steuben County Court for allegedly violating a term of condition of her probation and was sent to Steuben County Jail.

• Robert Allen Scheer, 32, of Walter Smith Terrace, Corning, was arrested Dec. 12, on a bench warrant by the Steuben County Court for allegedly violating a term of condition of his probation and sent to Steuben County Jail.

• Richard T. Holley, 30, of Parker Road, Campbell, was arrested Dec. 11, on a bench warrant issued by Steuben County Court for allegedly violating a term of condition of his probation and was sent to Steuben County Jail.

• Brendan Earl Bassler, 25, of John Street, Elmira, was arrested Dec. 11, on a bench warrant issued by the Steuben County Court for allegedly violating a term of condition of his probation and was sent to Steuben County Jail.

• Lindsey Renee Webb, 28, West Church Street, was arrested Dec. 11, on a bench warrant issued by the Steuben County Court for allegedly violating a term of condition of his probation and was sent to Steuben County Jail.

• Sheldon Leroy Sedgwick, 52, of County Route 7, Prattsburgh, was arrested Dec. 8, on a bench warrant issued by the Steuben County Court for allegedly violating probation and was sent to Steuben County Jail.

• William Arthur Levesque, 50, of Stone Hill Road, Wayland, was arrested Dec. 6, on a bench warrant issued by the Steuben County Court for allegedly violating a term of condition and was sent to Steuben County Jail.

• Adam Robert Greenberg, 43, of E. Washington Street, Bath, was arrested Dec. 5, on a bench warrant issued by the Steuben County Court for allegedly violating a term of condition of his probation and was sent to Steuben County Jail.

• Jonathon Edward Walton, 36, of Denison Parkway, Corning, was arrested Dec. 5, on a bench warrant issued by the State of Pennsylvania for allegedly violating probation and sent to the Steuben County Jail.

• Cody Robert Douglas, 21, of East Main Street, Hornell, was arrested Dec. 5, on a bench warrant is-

sued by Steuben County Court for allegedly violating a term of his probation and was sent to Steuben County Jail.

• Erin M. Stubenrauch, 28, of Second Street, Wayland, was arrested Dec. 3, on a bench warrant issued by Steuben County Court for allegedly violating a term on probation and was sent to the Steuben County Jail.

• Catlynn N. Empson, 24, of County Route 248, Greenwood, was arrested Dec. 2, on a bench warrant issued by Steuben County Court for allegedly violating probation and sent to the Steuben County Jail.

• Adam James Wiley, 33, of Scott Street, Wayland, was arrested Nov. 30, on a bench warrant issued by the Steuben County Court for allegedly violating a term of condition of his probation and was sent to Steuben County Jail.

• Jared Christian Green, 26, of Meadowbrooke, Arkport, was arrested Nov. 26, on a bench warrant issued by the Steuben County Court for allegedly violating probation and was sent to the Steuben County Jail.

• Heather May Bower, 26, of Church Street, Burdett, was arrested Nov. 24, on a bench warrant issued

by Steuben County Court for allegedly violating a term of condition of her probation and was sent to the Steuben County Jail.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2019

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POLICE BLOTTER Steuben Sheriff • Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard reports that on Dec.16, deputies arrested Christopher M. Olcott, 30, of Albion Street, Hornell. It is alleged that in Aug. 2019, Olcott used another person’s benefit card issued by the Steuben County Department of Social Services, while that person was incarcerated in the Steuben County Jail. As a result, Olcott obtained benefits which he was not entitled nor authorized to receive in the amount of $257.80. Olcott is charged with three counts of Misuse of Food Stamps, a class A misdemeanor in violation of New York State Social Service Law, and one count of Petit Larceny, a class A misdemeanor in violation of New York State Penal Law. Olcott was released on an appearance ticket to appear in the Village of Bath Court at a later date. The Sheriff ’s Office was assisted by the Steuben County Department of Social Services Fraud and Legal Affairs Unit, and the District Attorney’s Office.

• Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard reports that on Dec. 13, deputies arrested David L. Rumiano, 53, of Wilson Street, Corning. Deputies responded to a report of a two-vehicle crash involving personal injury on I-86 in the Town of Erwin.

It is alleged that Rumiano operated a motor vehicle while in an intoxicated condition and caused a collision with another vehicle. Both occupants of the second vehicle were transported for treatment and released later that night. Rumiano was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Driving with .08% or more blood alcohol content and failure to

stay in a designated lane. Rumiano was released on traffic summons to appear in Erwin Town Court on a later date. Sheriff Allard thanks the New York State Police for their assistance in this arrest.

• On Dec. 14, deputies of the Steuben County Sheriff ’s Office arrested Frank C. Gamet, 36, of East William Street, Bath. Deputies responded to a report of a one-vehicle crash with a fixed object on Spaulding Drive in the Town of Bath. It is alleged that Gamet operated a motor vehicle while in an intoxicated condition, drove off the roadway and caused a collision with a guide rail. Gamet was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated; greater than .18% blood alcohol content, and Moving from Lane Unsafely.

Gamet was released on traffic summons to appear in the Bath Town Court on a later date.

• Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard reports that on Dec.13, arrested Kerry L. Arrigenna, 44, of Loucks Pond Road, Avoca. It is alleged that Arrigenna failed to provide proper sustenance and medical care for both cats and dogs in her possession. Arrigenna is charged with two counts of Overdriving, torturing and injuring animals; failure to provide proper sustenance, a class A misdemeanor in violation of New York State Agriculture and Markets Law. Arrigenna was released on an appearance ticket to appear in the Avoca Town Court at a later date.

Sheriff Allard thanks the Finger Lakes SPCA, Steuben County Child Protective Services and Lollypop Farms for their assistance in this investigation and arrest.

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Campbell United Methodist 8516 Main St., Pastor Veronica Seeley Sunday Morning Service 10am 607-527-3343

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Campbell Alliance Church 8766 Rt. 415, Worship Service 11am 607-527-4427

Cohocton United Methodist Church Corner of Maple Ave. and Wheeler St. Service 9:15am Pastor Cathy Fox

Waneta Lake Baptist Chapel W. Waneta Lake Rd., 607-292-3900 Pastor: Adam Hunt, Sunday School 10am Sunday Worship 11am Sun. Eve. Service, 6pm Bible Study Wed. 7pm

Zion Lutheran Church ELCA 20 South Danville St., 585-384-5156 Worship at 11:15 AM Pastor Virginia Mazzarella, zioncohocton.net

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Coopers Plains Community Church 10 Race St., Pastor Rob Hayes 9:30am Worship, Nursery available 11:15am Sunday School

Haskinsville Wesleyan Church 8727 Haskinsville Rd., 607-324-5149 Pastor Adam Smith, Sun. Worship 9:30 am Sun. School 11 am, Sun. Eve. Bible Study 6pm Wednesday Prayer meeting at 6:30pm

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Howard Union Church 3609 Cty Rt 70A (between Bath & Hornell) 607-566-8327, Sun Worship Service 9 am

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Curtis Baptist Bible Church 4297 Tannery Rd., Rev. Dale Ingraham Sunday Worship 8:45am & 11am Sunday Afternoon Service 1:30pm Sunday School 10am, Wed. Prayer 6:30pm

First United Methodist 35 Lake Street, Rev. Paul J. Rowley, Pastor Worship 8:30am Contemporary 11:00am -Traditional, Junior Church Nursery and Sunday School 9:45am 5th Sunday of month combined service 10am 607-569-3511

St. Joseph’s the Carpenter 8508 Main Street, Rev. Patrick Connor, Pastor Mass: Saturday, 4pm 607-527-3239

First Presbyterian Church 1 Park Place, Service at 11am Sun. School 11am 607-569-2712

Thurston Christian Church 7511 Cnty Rte. 333, Pastor: David Peck 11am Morning Worship 6pm Wed. Prayer & Bible Study

No. Urbana Chapel 8505 N. Urbana Rd., off Rt 87 Sunday Worship 10am Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7pm

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SAVE YOUR HOME! Are you behind paying your MORTGAGE? Denied a Loan Modification? Is the bank threatening foreclosure? CALL Homeownerʼs Relief Line now for Help! 855-624-8601.

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF STEUBEN, CILICI, LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

DONALD S. CADY A/K/A DONALD CADY, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on October 23, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Steuben County Courthouse, 3 East Pulteney Square, Bath, NY on January 7, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., premises known as 3820 Turner Road, Cameron, NY a/k/a 3820 Upper Swale, Cameron, NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Jasper, County of Steuben and State of New York, Section 272.00, Block 01 and Lot 005.220. Approximate amount of judgment is $99,822.15 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # E2017-1146CV. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee's attorney, or the Referee.

George Welch, Esq., Referee Roach & Lin, P.C. f/k/a Peter T. Roach & Associates, P.C., 6901 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 240, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 4tz 12/8 12/15 12/22 12/29

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF STEUBEN U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, V. DAVID L. CRANE A/K/A DAVID CRANE; ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated November 04, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Steuben, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION is the Plaintiff and DAVID L. CRANE A/K/A DAVID CRANE; ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the FRONT STEPS OF THE OLD COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 3 E. PULTENEY SQUARE, BATH, NY 14810 on January 24, 2020 at 11:00AM, premises known as 36 GRANT STREET, AVOCA, NY 14809: Section 113.08, Block 03, Lot 028.000: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE IN THE TOWN OF AVOCA. COUNTY OF STEUBEN AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # E20190016CV. Christine Valkenburgh, Esq. - Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff.

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF STEUBEN OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC, V. CYNTHIA A. LORD; ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC AUCTION Supreme Court of New York, STEUBEN County.

ALTA CHUTES I, LLC, Plaintiff, -againstHEATHER M. KRUGER A/K/A HEATHER KRUGER; JEFFRY L. COLLINS,

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 03, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Steuben, wherein OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC is the Plaintiff and CYNTHIA A. LORD; ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the FRONT STEPS OF THE OLD COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 3 E. PULTENEY SQUARE, BATH, NY 14810 on January 9, 2020 at 11:00AM premises known as 319 SOUTH LACKAWANNA STREET, WAYLAND, NY 14572: Section 015.05, Block 01, Lot 097.000: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE IN THE VILLAGE OF WAYLAND, COUNTY OF STEUBEN, STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 20160699CV. Brittany Linder, Esq. - Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff.

Index No. 2017-1034CV. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated, July 22, 2019 and entered with the Steuben County Clerk on August 12, 2019, Joan D. Merry, Esq., the Appointed Referee, will sell the premises known as 1107 Lemen Road, Dansville, New York 14437 a/k/a 1107 Lemon Road, Dansville, New York 14437 at public auction at Steuben County Courthouse, 3 East Pulteney Square, Bath, New York 14810, on January 6, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Dansville, County of Steuben and State of New York known as Section: 025.00; Block: 01; Lot: 022.115 will be sold subject to the provisions of filed Judgment, Index No. 2017-1034CV. The approximate amount of judgment is $125,582.79 plus interest and costs 4tz 12/8,12,15,12/22,12/29

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY PURSUANT TO SECTION 206 OF THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LAW Name: CLARKSON HOSPITALITY DEVELOPERS LLC Articles of Organization filed with NYS SOS on November 18, 2019.

Office of the company located in Steuben County.

The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the company upon whom process against it may be served, and the post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process so served is Clarkson Hospitality Developers LLC, 11751 East Corning Road, Corning, New York 14830.

Purpose: any lawful business.

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF STEUBEN PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST The Estate of Kyle D. Ward a/k/a Kyle Ward, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 9-9-2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Steuben County Supreme Courthouse, 3 E. Pulteney Square, Bath, NY on January 9, 2020 at 10:30AM, premises known as 10433 State Route 371, Cohocton, NY 14826. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Cohocton, County of Steuben, and State of New York, SECTION: 043.00, BLOCK: 01, LOT: 039.000.

Approximate amount of judgment $96,763.63 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #E20180407CV. James P. Burd, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-086338-F00 66550 4tz 12/8 12/15 12/22 12/29

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State (“SSNY”) for 710 Homes LLC (“the LLC”) on August 22, 2019. The company has been formed to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the LLCL. The county in which the office of the LLC is to be located is Steuben. The street address of the principal business location is 1950 Slate Creek Road, Canisteo, New York 14823. The SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served and the post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him or her is 1950 Slate Creek Road, Canisteo, New York 14823.

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Office location, County of Steuben. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

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Notice of Formation of Shores NY Enterprise, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/21/2019. Office location: Chemung Co.SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 1023 Center Street, Horseheads, New York 14845. Purpose: any lawful activities.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Name: 757 Maple, LLC. County: Chemung. Secretary of State is designated as agent for service of process. Address for service and principal place of business: 81 Greenridge Drive E., Elmira, NY 14905. Articles of Organization filed November 6, 2019. Any lawful business purpose.

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LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 11/14/2019. Office in Steuben Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to 8432 Brewerton Road, Cicero, New York 13039, principal business location is 1161 Airport Road, Hornell,NY. Purpose: Any lawful Purpose . 6 t z 11/17,11/24,12/01,12/8,12/15,12/22

DAG 1 Properties, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 11/13/2019. Office in Steuben Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 8432 Brewerton Road, Cicero, N ew York 13039, principal business location is 1161 Airport Road, Hornell, NY. Purpose: Any lawful Purpose . 6 t z

Draconis Security Consulting LLC, Art. of Org. filed with SSNY on 8/29/19. Off. loc.: Chemung Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served & shall mail to 157B Veteran Hill Rd., Horseheads, NY 14845. Purp.: any lawful purp.6tz 11/17,11/24,12/1,12/8,12/15,12/22

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6tz 12/15, 12/22, 12/29, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19 Yoga M.A.G.I.C. LLC, Art. of Org. filed with SSNY on 9/23/19. Off. loc.: Chemung Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served & shall mail: 905 W. 3rd St., Elmira, NY 14905. Purp.: any lawful purp.

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Believe it or not, evergreen trees were originally brought into people’s homes in winter not to celebrate Christmas but as a superstition. Trees that stayed green all year were a symbol of health and good times, and people would decorate with them in winter to ward off ghosts and evil spirits. It was in Germany that these evergreens first became a Christmas symbol. Martin Luther, a religious reformer (if you go to a Lutheran church, that name comes from him) was probably the first to put candles on a tree as part of that tradition.

Christmas trees were often found in the homes of German-Americans in the early days of the United States, but it wasn’t until England’s Queen Victoria got a Christmas tree in the 1840s that others took up the tradition.

(Fun side note: Queen Victoria started a lot of traditions, including brides wearing white wedding dresses.)

Decorations In the early days, people would decorate their trees with food like apples and nuts, or with ornaments they made. As Martin Luther had done, they put real candles on their trees to get that beautiful holiday glow. Most people would keep the candles lit for only a short time, and they’d keep a bucket of water next to the tree just in case of a fire. When electricity became popular, people began to use the sort of lights we now see. Those lights are much safer, and people can enjoy lit trees for much longer.

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Activity: Homemade ornament If your family visits a tree farm to buy a real tree each year, you know the workers usually slice off a bit of the bottom so the tree can soak up as much water as possible. You can use that piece to make an ornament.

Paint both sides solid white as a background. When the paint dries, paint the year on one side so you’ll always remember when you made the ornament. On the other side, paint any design you want. It can be a drawing, your name, a saying — use your imagination! When everything is dry, have an adult drill a hole in the top, and slide a piece of twine through, then tie the twine and hang the ornament!

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Paint collection program becomes law Steuben Courier ALBANY – Legislation sponsored by Senator Tom O’Mara (RBig Flats) since 2016 to establish an industry sponsored “Post consumer Paint Collection Program” to reduce a costly burden on local governments that are currently responsible for collecting and disposing of most post consumer, unused paint, has been signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo.

O’Mara first introduced the legislation in 2016 when he served as chair of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee. The Senate consistently approved the measure with overwhelming bipartisan support, but it failed to move in the state Assembly until this year.

O’Mara co-sponsored the measure in 2019 with Senator Tim Kennedy (D-Buffalo).

O’Mara said the new law would create local jobs, provide relief to local property taxpayers, and encourage environmentally sound recycling and disposal of unused paint in New York State. He pointed to the initiative as an example of how government and industry can work together to implement effective environmental policies and programs.

“It’s been a long legislative battle to finally achieve this important new law that represents a significant step forward for state government working together with industry on important challenges.

It will help create a more business friendly climate in New York State and, hopefully, better, more workable laws in other areas,”

O’Mara said. “Working together identified it as a priority in the can go a long way on reaching an past. In addition to reduced costs end result on additional issues that on local taxpayers, O’Mara said, a would benefit our state fiscally, ec- Paint Stewardship Program will onomically and environmentally.” create convenient recycling opporNew York State Association of tunities and green sector jobs, reCounties Executive Director Ste- duce disposal in favor of recycling, phen J. Acquario said, “Most left- and result in less waste as consumover paint is currently disposed of ers will become smarter and more in the garbage, despite the efforts efficient shoppers for paint. of local governments. Extended Under the law, the state Departproducer responsibility is an im- ment of Environmental Conservaportant policy tool to reduce the tion (DEC) is directed to develop a financial burden on municipalities plan for paint manufacturers and and minimize the environmental sellers to form and cover the costs impact of the products we con- of a statewide, not-for-profit Paint sume. We thank Senator O’Mara Stewardship Program. The plan for sponsoring this legislation and would seek to minimize the inwe applaud Governor Cuomo for volvement of local governments in signing it into law so we can prothe management of post-consumvide relief to local property taxpayer paint by reducing its generation ers, increase resident convenience, and establishing agreements to and create new jobs in recycling collect, transport, reuse, recycle, and manufacturing.” and/or burn for energy recovery The national Product Stewardpost-consumer paint at appropriship Institute (www.productstew ately licensed collection sites and arship.us) has estimated that apfacilities using environmentally proximately 3.1 million D Rgallons AW I N of G WITH MARK! paint go unused each year in New sound management practices. The measure further specifies the a pencil and use the grid below to draw thethat trees York State – with theGet costs of colplan include annual program auas the shown.

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States that have implemented and disposal of unused paint, local governments would save approxi- comparable programs are showing impressive results. Oregon mately $25 million annually.

The measure has drawn the sup- has collected and recycled over port of a range of environmental 1,000,000 gallons of paint since advocacy organizations, paint in- implementing its program in July dustry representatives, and mu- 2010. California launched its pronicipal agencies. The joint, bipar- gram in 2012 and has over 350 tisan New York State Caucus of new collection locations accepting Environmental Legislators has paint for recycling.

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BINGHAMTON — The Steuben County Farm Bureau was presented with all four County Activity of Excellence awards at the New York Farm Bureau State Annual Meeting, which took place Dec. 3 and 4 in Binghamton.

The County Activity of Excellence awards are presented to county Farm Bureaus that have exhibited excellence in a variety of categories relating to effectiveness in agriculture promotion and outreach, leadership and county Farm Bureau management, legislative advocacy, and membership.

While at the State Annual Meeting, farmer members also took part in the grassroots process of laying the groundwork for the year ahead. More than 150 delegates from across New York proposed, discussed and voted on resolutions that will guide NYFB’s public policy agenda for 2020.

Steuben County Farm Bureau is dedicated to solving the economic and public policy issues challenging the agricultural community. The county bureau is part of New York Farm Bureau, the largest agricultural advocacy group in New York State, known to members and the public as “The Voice of New York Agriculture.”

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Brian McDonald State Farm hosted a Gingerbread House Contest Dec. 6 for Bath’s Spirit of Christmas event. Pictured are: Above | Alexis Jackson – First Place. Below | Aubreigh Brown – Second Place. Bottom | Mary Shupler – Third Place.

Katelyn Mascherino, a member of the BathHaverling Interact Club, and Angela Mattoon, who will be officially inducted into the Bath Rotary Club in early January, served as two of Santa’s elves at the Dec. 12 Dormann Library Christmas Party. They both helped children attending with holiday craft activities.

Interact, established in 1962, is a service club for youth ages 12-18 and one of Rotary International’s fastest growing programs. These student clubs benefit from the sponsorship by individual Rotary clubs which provide support and guidance. The organization has a membership of approximately 400,000 youth in more

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Its global youth network provides an opportunity for young people to work together in a world fellowship dedicated to service and international understanding. The clubs are self-governing and self-supporting and can be either school or community-based.

The 2019–2020 officers for this student-oriented service organization are: Sofia Orfanidis, President; Angela Beyler, Vice-President; Taylor Edwards, Secretary; Raegan Faulkner, Treasurer.

Cheryl Muller serves as the Bath Rotary Club’s Advisor to this student organization; she is assisted by Mattoon and Amanda Chafee, a Bath Rotarian.

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Prattsburgh veteran receives $2,500 Steuben Courier Veteran Andrew Brooks of Prattsburgh was presented a $2,500 donation from the Nation of Patriots Monday.

Presenting the check on behalf of the Nation of Patriots were Linda Conway, lead volunteer for the Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces program, Paul Simonson and Tom Doud, Director and Assistant Director of the ArkportCorning Harley Owners

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Group. Brooks’ wife, Samantha was also there for the donation.

Brooks, who is the detail manager at Wilkins RV in Bath, served from Aug. 2007 to Aug. 2011 in OEF/OIF Afghanistan as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corp.

“It is absolutely wonderful that a local wounded Veteran receives support from the Nation of

Patriots.” Brooks said.

“Thank you so much for this gift. My family and I appreciate your generosity. This will help ease the stress of the holidays.”

The Nation of Patriots organization hosts an annual nationwide fundraising motorcycle event called the Patriot Tour, where one flag is transferred from one motorcycle rider group

to another through all 48 U.S. states.

The Patriot Tour first began in 2009 and the local Harley chapter has participated in the flag transfer since 2013. Its mission is to honor American armed forces by providing financial support to needy wounded Veterans and their families across the nation.

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