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SUNDAY

DECEMBER 24, 2017

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STOP-DWI in effect through Jan. 1 Steuben County police agencies are participating in a STOPDWI enforcement effort this holiday season. Now through Jan. 1, local law enforcement and police agencies will be stepping up patrols to look for drunk and impaired drivers. The enforcement effort was launched by state police with col-

laboration from local agencies. “The holiday season is among the busiest travel times of the year and with families traveling near and far to visit loved ones, our law enforcement agencies will be redoubling their efforts to crack down on dangerous and impaired drivers,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in a statement. “I ask all motorists to stay

safe, be responsible and obey the rules of the road in order to avoid unnecessary tragedies.” The Steuben County Sheriff ’s Department said the STOPDWI efforts have led to a significant reduction in alcohol and drug related fatalities. However, many deaths still occur. The sheriff ’s department said accidents involving impaired

drivers resulted in 781 deaths in December 2015. The department asks people to look for alternatives if they’ve been drinking this holiday season; designate a sober driver, use public transportation, or stay where you are. For more information, visit www.stopdwi.org.

‘To honor those that have served’

Troopers:

Toddlers left home alone rescued By Neal Simon The Evening Tribune

Members of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association hand out wreaths to be placed on headstones at the Bath National Cemetery.

READ INSIDE Authorities: Sex offender jailed A registered sex offender was arrested and charged with two felonies Monday after police received information he was advertising online to teach mixed martial arts from a studio in his home, according to the Steuben County Sheriff’s Department. • Read more on 17A

INDEX Classifieds....13-16A Obituaries............6A Entertainment.......8A Opinion................4A Health.................5A Outdoors.............9A Local................2&3A Sports.................10A

Volunteers gather to place wreaths

undreds of people braved the cold and snow last Saturday to lay wreaths at the graves of fallen veterans at the Bath VA National Cemetery. The annual event was one of many at cemeteries across the country for Wreaths Across America day, including one at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia where a wreath was laid at each of its more than 400,000 tombstones. “It’s to honor those that have served in the military at our national cemeteries,” said Denis Oliver, Service Officer with the Steuben County Veterans Service Agency. “We just feel as veterans and their families it remembers our brothers and sisters that are buried here, so they’re not forgotten.” The ceremony began with service members laying wreaths at the base of the Veterans Monument in the cemetery. Each wreath represented a branch of the armed

SAVONA —State Police say a 34-year-old woman has been arrested after she allegedly left her two young children at home and the house caught fire. Bath-based troopers report that Khristie J. Dearmitt, 34, of 59 Main St. in the Village of Savona, was arrested Tuesday, charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child in connection with a residential

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Voters OK $9M capital project By Al Bruce The Evening Tribune

Above | The Wreaths Across America ceremony was held before placing wreaths on gravestones in the cemetery. Hundreds of volunteers came out in the snow to lay wreaths. Right | One of the hundreds of volunteers places a wreath on one of the graves at the cemetery last Saturday.

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By Stephen Borgna • Steuben Courier Photos by Eric Wensel

AVOCA — Avoca Central School District residents comfortably passed a $9 million capital project Tuesday, 89 to 44. Capital reserve funds will be used to pay for all of the local share and create a project with no additional local taxes, said Superintendent Steve Saxton. The superintendent said the capital project plan includes “many repairs, such as roofing,

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2017

STEUBEN COURIER

Police: 3 rounded up on probation, parole violations Evening Tribune CORNING — Three Steuben County residents were arrested by Sheriff ’s deputies following the execution of violation of probation warrants against them on Monday and Tuesday. On Monday, deputies arrested Jason C. Doughty, 44, of East Third St., Corning at the Steuben County Probation satellite office. Doughty allegedly violated the terms and conditions of his probation, which was based upon a felony conviction for driving while intoxicated. A warrant was issued by Steuben County Court for violation of probation and Doughty was taken into custody. Doughty was arraigned in Steuben County Court and released without bail conditions, with a return court date of Jan. 9. On Tuesday, deputies arrested Brittany F. Farnham, 20, of Sunset Drive, Corning, on a violation of probation warrant at the County Office Building in Bath. Farnham had been previously convicted on a charge of third-degree criminal mischief, and allegedly violated the terms and conditions of her probation. Farnham was arraigned in Steuben County Court and remanded to Steuben County Jail without bail. Farnham was scheduled to reappear in court on Dec. 22. Also on Tuesday, deputies arrested Benjamin A. Crout, 34, of Mitchellsville Hill Road, Bath on a violation of parole warrant at the Department of Social Services in the County Office Building in Bath. Crout allegedly violated the terms and conditions of his parole. New York State Parole assisted in taking Crout into custody. He was remanded to Steuben County Jail without bail until his parole hearing.

LOCAL

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2017

OPINION

Sen. Tom O’Mara:

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2017 • STEUBEN COURIER

Bush:

Getting back to Santa and I sought the same unfinished work seat for different reasons

The appropriate way to open this column is by applauding last week’s success for the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Councils (REDCs) in the state’s seventh-annual local economic development competition. These new initiatives mark, once again, the beginning of vital job growth projects regionally. In fact, the diligence of so many local leaders – including Southern Tier REDC Co-Chair Tom Tranter of Corning Incorporated – has stood out since 2011. Council members have worked side by side, step by step, to develop and implement short- and long-term strategies for a stronger economic future. It remains up to every leader, at every level, to put these incredible resources to effective use. The 2018 session of the State Legislature gets underway on January 3 with Governor Andrew Cuomo’s eighth State of the State address. The governor will address the Legislature in person this year, which he did not do last year when he snubbed the Legislarure and broke a timehonored tradition. Let’s hope this bodes well for better, more cooperative relations. The state government fiscal outlook is not so rosy. The state faces a budget deficit which will leave the governor and Legislature hard choices, to say the least, especially at a time when the need for resources remains so urgent in so many areas including health care, infrastructure, and education. The coming year, in other words, calls for identifying and holding fast to fundamental priorities. First, in my view, New York State still has not fully tackled the nuts-and-bolts challenges of high property taxes, overregulation, job loss, and overall economic decline across far too many upstate New York communities and regions. Staying on the jobs front. We have to remain focused on manufacturing as the backbone of economic revitalization. Corning Incorporated’s recent “Valor Glass” announcement is a bright spot heading into the New Year, together with last week’s regional council awards to local manufacturers including SEPAC in Elmira, Beecher Emission Solution Technologies in Big Flats, Golden Age Cheese Company in Painted Post, Lucky Hare Brewing in Schuyler County, and Southern Tier Hemp Processing in Binghamton to help expand production and create solid manufacturing jobs across the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes region. Furthermore, I believe

it’s important to stress that regulatory and tax reforms over the past few years have sparked astounding growth in many agriculture- and tourism-related sectors. The latest figures show that the Craft New York Act, which in 2014 implemented a range of tax and regulatory reforms, has resulted in the opening of 35 cideries, 60 wineries and farm wineries, 67 craft distillers, and 178 craft breweries. These 340 new businesses include 260 farm-based producers utilizing locally sourced ingredients. The number of craft beverage producers has increased in every region, with the Finger Lakes leading the way and the Southern Tier not far behind. New York State now ranks in the top five nationally for the number of craft beverage producers in every category: fourth for both the total number of wineries and breweries, second for the number of craft distillers, and first for the number of hard cider producers. It has meant thousands of new jobs and more than a $3-billion overall economic impact. This growth is important to highlight because it delivers a message: Tax and regulatory reform actions work. I remain hopeful that continued proof of their ongoing success in the agricultural sectors just highlighted will encourage the expansion of similar actions to other potential job-growth sectors of the economy. What about high property taxes? Despite the governor’s promises to the contrary at the very beginning of his administration, we simply have not done nearly enough to transform the state-local partnership through meaningful mandate relief, which is the only real path to reducing (not just controlling the growth of ) the burden on local property taxpayers for the long term. Lastly, but far from least – in truth, most importantly of all – on a societal, community-based level we continue to face a public health crisis surrounding heroin and opioids, meth, and other illegal drugs destroying lives, threatening communities and neighborhoods, and overburdening systems of criminal justice, health care, and social services. It has been said many times by many different people in many different places, but it’s always worth repeating: It will continue to take every community institution to confront this terrible cycle of addiction, violence, and tragedy -- and that will include the ongoing work of the Senate Task Force on Heroin on which I serve as a member.

By Kent Bush More Content Now

Kids everywhere are crossing their fingers and hoping they are on Santa Claus’ Nice List. That reminded me of a time five years ago when I was 100 percent sure I was on his Naughty List. In fact, Santa accused me of publishing fake news. No, I didn’t have an expose of one of the reindeer sexually abusing a co-worker or one of the elves wanting to date a teenager. I had accused Santa of not being real. Trust me, Santa is real, and when you get on his bad side, he can be pretty grumpy. In 2012, I ran against Barack Obama for president. Like Mitt Romney, I also lost. In my defense, we had to keep our spending under $200 to avoid filing all of the FEC paperwork and being forced to reveal my taxes and prove that I didn’t collude with Russia to win votes. Only four years later did I find out that as long as Republicans control Congress, you don’t have to follow all of the rules. My campaign was against the system rather than any other candidate. I had voted for Obama over John McCain in 2008 — the first time I had ever cast a vote for a Democrat for president. In 2012, it would have been a tougher choice to decide between voting for Obama again or supporting a solid Republican candidate in Romney. I liked Romney. I still do. But as a resident of Kansas at the time, I realized that it really didn’t matter which candidate I liked. Since 1968, all of Kansas’ Electoral College votes have gone to the Republican candi-

date. The same is true for Oklahoma where I have lived in every other presidential election. Because of the fact that these states have a handful of Electoral College votes and everyone goes to a candidate who receives 50 percent plus one vote is unfair. Why do you get 100 percent of the Electoral College votes if you only get 60 percent of the popular vote? That was the big compromise when the Electoral College was formed as a way to get states with smaller populations to join the new federation. They might only get a few Electoral College votes for their population, but they also received two for their Senators. In 2012, that meant it took about 20 voters in states like California and New York to equal the Electoral College power of one voter in states like Montana and Wyoming. Because of this bargain, a system was created that allowed a candidate to win the popular vote and lose the election. I ran on the platform that the system could easily be reformed to make that far less likely. In 2016, that possibility became a reality when Donald Trump lost the popular vote by 3 million and still won an all-expense paid trip to the White House — even expenses to play golf every weekend at his own properties, but I digress.

I was prescient enough to foresee an election being awarded to the loser, but I was not crazy enough to believe the guy from “The Apprentice” would be the one to scam the system. I wasn’t even smart enough to know that Santa Claus was real. My campaign for president consisted of one column per week highlighting different weaknesses of the Electoral College system. In one of those columns, I talked about other official writein candidates. In Maryland, Santa Claus was a candidate. I thought that seemed unfair. Everyone loves Santa Claus, but he isn’t real. “After all, Santa Claus is an official write-in candidate for president in Maryland, state elections officials say. Unlike myself, the jolly old elf hasn’t named a running mate yet,” I wrote in one of those columns. Later in the column I wondered if a vote for Santa was even legal because you could be trying to exchange a vote to move from the Naughty List to the Nice List. Little did I know that I was taking my own name off the Nice List by disrespecting Santa and his write-in campaign. Full disclosure, I might have already been on the Naughty List, but an email I received after that column ran made it official. “My legal name is Santa Claus, and I am a candidate for president — recognized by the Federal Election Commission,” the man said as I became the rare, lucky person to receive a letter from Santa. “Instead of misleading your readers, perhaps you should join my more than 85,000 followers on Facebook (TheSantaClaus). My slogan is ‘Re-

storing America’s Heart and Soul.’” He has expanded that audience to more than 300,000 people in the past five years. Later in his email bashing me, Santa said “Prior to my Santa years, I served as Special Assistant to the Deputy Police Commissioner, Administration, of New York City (NYPD), Director of the Terrorism Research and Communication Center (TRACC), and Member of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Defense Executive Reserve.” The news business is funny. You always think you have seen it all and then something proves you haven’t. For instance, I never expected to type the phrase, “prior to my Santa years.” Because of how voters in the dozen states whose Electoral College votes are actually up for grabs voted in 2012, Romney would have had to beat Obama by about 3 percent to win the Electoral College. That wasn’t fair in 2012. I predicted then that a race without an incumbent made an Electoral College disaster a real possibility in 2016. I may or may not be a genius, but it didn’t take a genius to figure that out. In fact, 2016 probably made voters beyond the 48 who wrote in my name wish they had paid more attention to what I was saying during that campaign. I know one thing I learned. I haven’t picked any more fights with Santa. Like other voters, I don’t need any more coal in my stocking.

Kent Bush is publisher of Shawnee (Oklahoma) News-Star and can be reached at kent.bush@ news-star.com.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Thanks, Wheeler residents

To the editor: A heartfelt thanks to the many Town of Wheeler residents who showed up at the December town meeting. To stay informed about what’s going on around town, continue your participation at the monthly meetings. I personally invite all to attend the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

John Walsh Bath

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HEALTH

STEUBEN COURIER

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2017

WORKOUT:

Surrender works lower body and core By Marlo Alleva More Content Now

Tick tock, tick tock. Is it just me or do the days begin to fly by when the calendar hits Dec. 1? With holidays approaching and tying up year-end agendas, it seems this time of year is in fastforward and our usual schedules get shifted just a bit. But that’s OK, most everything is temporary, so instead of just forgetting certain things (like our workouts), let them shift a bit as well so they fit into our crazy schedule. Our move today is called surrender. It is a move going down on to the knees and back up to the feet, relying on core strength and balance. All you need is a flat surface. And the bonus is that it can be done anywhere. Begin this move by placing your hands gently behind your head, pushing the elbows to the outside. Stand tall, chest up, with your feet underneath your hips and your core engaged, you are ready to move. Keeping your whole upper body upright and strong, proceed to bend in the knees, placing your left knee on the floor. As soon as your first knee finds placement on the floor, follow with the second knee. Keeping your upper body form throughout the move, you will find yourself perched on both knees on the floor for a brief moment. Keeping your body in motion, return to a standing motion, by leading

with the left leg, following up with the right. Marlo Alleva, an instructor at

Gold’s Gym and group fitness coordinator at Fontaine-Gills YMCA, can be reached atfaluvz pa@msn.com.

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Blood drives The American Red Cross will hold the fol-

LOCAL HEALTH NEWS IN BRIEF Clinics

HIV clinic The Steuben County Public Health sponsors free and confidential HIV testing clinics, by appointment only as follows: • From 9-10:30 a.m. Jan. 2 at Steuben County Public Health, County Office Building – G1 off D.S.S. lobby, Bath. • From 9-10:30 a.m. Jan. 16 at Steuben County Public Health, County Office Building – G1 off D.S.S. lobby, Bath. These clinic services are available to all residents of Steuben County for HIV counseling and testing. Residents seeking testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, which include Gonorrhea, Chlamydia and Syphilis, can call for a referral. For an appointment or information, call the Steuben County Public Health at the Bath office at 664-2438 or 800-724-0471.

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lowing blood drives. Please call 800-REDCROSS to schedule an appointment. • From 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 8 at Davenport & Taylor, 7571 State Route 54, Bath. • From 8:45 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 19 at Steuben County Office Building,

3 E. Pulteney Square Bath. • From 1:30-6:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at Savona Fire Department, 15 McCoy St., Savona. • From 11:45 a.m.5:45 p.m. Jan. 25 at Hammondsport Fire Department, 8521 State Route 54, Hammond-

sport.

Rehab treatment Get free and confidential help finding rehab treatment listings through findrehab now.com or call at 888629-0333.

Immunizations clinic The Steuben County Public Health will offer immunizations for children in need: • From 4:30-6:30 p.m. Dec. 26 at Steuben County Public Health, County Office Building – G1 off D.S.S. lobby, Bath. • From 1-3 p.m. Jan. 10 at Steuben County Public Health, County Office Building – G1 off D.S.S. lobby, Bath. All clinics are by appointment only. All vaccines are available at the Public Health clinics for children who are uninsured or whose insurance does not cover the cost of vaccines. An administration fee will be charged for children less than 19 years old based on a sliding fee scale ($5-$25/person) Medicaid is also accepted. Most adult vaccines are also available at cost. Medicaid is also accepted for adults. Call the Steuben County Public Health office at 664-2438 or 800-7240471 to schedule an appointment or for further information.

OBITUARIES & LOCAL

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2017 • STEUBEN COURIER

Woman allegedly abandoned dog

TODDLERS

Continued from 1A fire in which “a tragedy was narrowly averted.” According to an incident report, the Savona Fire Department was dispatched at approximately 3:40 Tuesday afternoon to a house filled with smoke. The Main Street Savona residence was occupied at the time by two children, ages 2 and 6, who were home alone, authorities said. “A nearby neighbor immediately went to the residence, removed the children to safety, and contacted 911,” State Police said in a press release. State Police said Dearmitt returned home as firefighters were putting out the blaze. Investigators determined that “food was left on an active stove burner,” leading to the fire. Dearmitt was issued an appearance ticket for Savona Village Court and released. Her next court appearance is scheduled for Jan. 15. Assisting with the investigation was the Steuben County Child Protective Unit.

Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard reports that on Thursday Dec. 14, deputies arrested Jillian M. Nolan, 26, of Bath, for allegedly abandoning a dog, which subsequently died. Nolan was charged with abandonment of an animal, a misdemeanor. The Steuben County Sheriff ’s Office Animal CruNOLAN elty Investigation Deputy initiated an investigation in September, after receiving a report of a de-

VOTERS Continued from 1A

WREATHS

Continued from 1A forces, laid in memory of all those who served with the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marines. Following the opening ceremony, those who came solemnly walked throughout the cemetery laying wreaths on veterans’ tombstones. After laying the wreath, people were asked to say the veteran’s name and salute them. That’s because a major thing the nonprofit Wreaths Across America stresses to those laying wreaths is, “a person dies twice: once when when they take their final breath, and later, the last time their name is spoken.” Saying their name, in a way, is meant to keep alive the memory of their life and sacrifice. Oliver said he and many others love paying their respects through this event each year. “It’s a very enjoyable day,” he said. “We’ve got a lot of people here that have repeated numerous times and come back.” For more information, visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org.

ceased dog in a vehicle at a location on Buck Settlement Road in the Town of Bath. The investigation was conducted and the remains of a 10 to 11 year old pug breed dog were submitted for a forensic necropsy to be completed. It is alleged that Nolan abandoned the dog in the month of May, 2017 and did not check on the dog. Due to the condition of the remains, no cause of death was able to be determined. Nolan is currently incarcerated at the Steuben County Jail on an unrelated charge and was issued an appearance ticket to appear in Bath Town Court on Jan. 17, 2018.

most of which has outlived its useful life; site work, including the athletic fields, and in the school, where dozens of items need to be addressed.” Athletic field projects include renovating the 17-year-old running track surface that typically lasts 15 years; installing user-friendly bleachers; softball field enhancements; tennis court replacement; increasing handicapped accessibility, such as paving gravel walkways that are inaccessible for wheelchair-bound spectators; constructing bathrooms and providing a water supply to the concession stand, Saxton said. Maintenance projects inside the school building include updating heating-ventilation-air conditioning (HVAC) units; an HVAC computer management system to control classroom environments; retrofitting the pre-

kindergarten area to make restroom areas handicap accessible, and installing an emergency back-up power generator to replace the battery system that currently provides about 10 minutes of battery power after an electrical outage, the superintendent said. Upgrading the school library will provide “more flexible spaces to enable students to study robotics, high tech agriculture, plus science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) courses,” he said. “The working world is very different today compared to what it has been in the preceding decades and educators need to prepare students for that new environment,” the superintendent said. District Treasurer Gay Fairbrother said almost every component of the project, except the concession stands, will be eligible for reimbursement of approximately 90 percent state aid.

OBITUARIES

Virginia M. Smith Virginia M. Smith, age 92, of Bath, NY, died Friday, December 15, 2017 at the Taylor Health Center of Bath, NY. She was born January 28, 1925 in Fremont, NY the daughter of the late Oscar and Nina (Barber) Tuttle. She was a graduate of Hornell High School. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Kanona United Methodist Church and a 77 year member of the North Cameron Grange. She enjoyed playing cards, baking and canning, gardening and making many different crafts. She is survived by her children, Richard (Cheryl) Smith of Hammondsport, NY, Ronald (Deb) Smith of Kanona, NY, Lynn Smith of Bath, NY, Allen (Karen) Smith of Bath, NY, Warren (Karla) Smith of Dundee, NY, Donald (Lena) Smith of Bath, NY and Janet Smith of Campbell, NY, 17 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her loving husband Harold Smith; grandchildren, Charles and Daniel Smith and Phillip Lough and siblings, Margaret Brewster, Don Tuttle, Ruth Tuttle, Milton Tuttle, and Betty Wilson. Family and friends were invited to the Kanona United Methodist Church on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 for visitation

from 10:00-11:00 am and a funeral service followed at 11:00 am with Reverend Alan Jones officiating. A graveside service followed at Oak Hill Cemetery in Canisteo. Memorial contributions in her name may be made to the Kanona United Methodist Church, North Cameron Grange or a charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be made at www.fagans funeralhome.com.

Charlotte in 1987. She was also predeceased by son Joseph J. Paris in 2011. Charlotte leaves nieces and nephews, as well as greatand great-great-nieces and nephews. Charlotte was a long-time member of her beloved Mitchellsville United Methodist Church. She was known for her unfailingly positive attitude toward life and people. Charlotte could always see the good in any day and in any person she met. A memorial service is planned for the spring of 2018. Burial will be private. Condolences may be made atwww.fagansfuneralhome. com.

Barbara Starr Graham

Charlotte Romaine Tyson Paris Charlotte Romaine Tyson Paris, age 101, passed away peacefully in the company of friends at the Maryville Home for Adults in Avoca, NY on Dec. 16, 2017. She was born to parents Henry Brenneman Tyson and Mary Florence Grove Tyson on April 1, 1916 in Red Lion, PA. She graduated from Ursinas College and then was a high school teacher in Pennsylvania for 8 years before marrying Joseph J. Paris. In the early years they lived in New Jersey, and then in 1959 moved to the Bath, NY area where they stayed the rest of their lives, except for a short time in the 1980’s when they lived in Tennessee. Husband Joseph predeceased

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Hammondsport – Barbara Starr Graham, age 89, passed away on Saturday Dec. 16, 2017 at home with her husband and family at her side. She will be missed by all who knew her. No funeral services will be held at her request. A family service will be held at a later date. Barb was born to Clarence J Starr and Elizabeth Fairchild-Starr in Canandaigua, NY. Barb was a graduate of Canandaigua Academy and graduated from Brockport College and was a substitute teacher for many years in both Canandaigua and Bath Schools. She loved her flower gardens and her books at her place on Keuka Lake, where she spent many great times with the family she loved so much. Predeceased by her sister, Carolyn Carr and sister, Betty Ann Gerhardt. She is survived by her husband, Don Graham, her sons David (Spring)

Graham, of Norwich NY, Scott (Belinda) Graham of Hammondsport NY, Gary Graham of Hammondsport NY, and a daughter Kim (Mark) Clement of Palmyra NY, sisters Dorothy (Gene) Gagne of Florida and Janet Starr of Canandaigua NY, nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial donations may be made to Hammondsport Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Arrangements by LaMarche Funeral Home of Hammondsport NY.

held at the Simpson-Gaus Funeral Home, 411 Albany Ave, on Friday, November 3, 2017 at 11:00 AM with Rabbi Yael Romer, from Congregation Emanuel and Cantor Devorah Gartner of Congregation Ahavath Israel. Interment followed in Montrepose Cemetery.

C. Rex Hill C. Rex Hill, 70, of Woodstock, NY, died Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at his home, surrounded by his wife and children. Born in Bath, NY, he was the son of the late Charles & Virginia Hill (nee Fox). He graduated from the University of Rochester in 1969 and worked for IBM Poughkeepsie / Kingston as a computer programmer for 36 years. Rex is survived by his wife of 40 years, Melanie (Schwartz) Hill, their children, Kae Besterman, Nikki Rosola and Evan Hill, their spouses, Matthew Besterman, Michael Rosola and Jordan Janota, a bonus daughter, Emily Trotter-Bodie and her spouse, David Bodie, Rex’s sister, Cynthia Elmer of Prattsburg, NY and 9 grandchildren, Celia, Jack, Will, Cole, Luc, Charlie, Anabelle, Ella and Oliver. In addition he is survived by two nephews, Michael & Brian Schwartz, and a large and extended family. A Funeral Service was

Gary Lee Knight Sr. Cohocton – Gary Lee Knight Sr., 69, of County Route 9, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening (December 19, 2017) at Ira Davenport Hospital. Born in Hornell, NY, April 19, 1948, the son of Ernest and Luella (Evingham) Knight, he had resided in the Hornell area his whole life. Gary was a graduate of the former Canisteo Central School during which he belonged to both the football and wrestling teams and of Cazenovia College where he earned his bachelor degree in Human Services. Gary honorably served his country in the United States Air Force from 1968-1972 during which time he served two tours in Vietnam; he was very proud of the time he spent in the Army MACV Intelligence. Awards received from the Vietnamese Army and the Silver Star were also recognitions he was proud to have accepted. Gary was

employed as a supervisor for Corning Glass and later an Addiction Therapist at the Bath VAMC. He was a great outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. Gary was a member of the Cohocton American Legion. On July 17, 1999 he married the former Roberta Fishman-Bable who survives. He was predeceased by his parents, 2 sisters; Linda Bacon and Doris Knight and 3 brothers; Bill, Jack, and Jim Knight. He is survived by his wife Roberta, 1 daughter; Stephanie (Chad) Magnuson of Woodhull, 3 sons; James (Tammy) Woolgar of Corning, Seth Bable of Canandaigua and Gary Knight Jr. of Bath, 6 grandchildren; Mark Knight, Jacilee Woolgar, Jenna Woolgar, Aiden Bable, Noah Magnuson, and Alayna Magnuson, 1 greatgranddaughter; Lydia Toby, 2 brothers; Rodney Knight of Canisteo, John (Marjorie) Knight of Corning, 2 sisters; Carol Ritter of Hornell and Marjorie Henry of Canisteo as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. To send a remembrance to the family, please visit www.brownandpowers funeralhomes.com. The family is being assisted by David W. Ames, Director. The family will be present from 10AM-noon on Saturday, December 23, 2017, at the Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 6 Spruce St., Canisteo. Funeral services will be held immediately following calling hours at 12:00 PM. Burial will be in Bath National Cemetery, Bath.

COMMUNITY

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Volunteer opportunities

Whether you want to assist once a week, once a month, or as an on-call substitute, your time is greatly needed and appreciated. • W e l l n e s s G.I.F.T.S. – Help provide unique camping retreats for families of children, of any age, with special needs. Volunteers are needed year-round to assist in office management and promotion of their summer camping sessions. Duties would include filing, form letter preparation and mailing, etc. Volunteers will also assist in contacting colleges and high schools to schedule volunteer recruitment events either with staff or on your own! • Turning Point – Turning Point alleviates the effects of social injustice by stabilizing families in economic crisis and supporting them as they strive for selfsufficiency. Volunteers are always welcome in

the Bath office, but are especially needed on… – Friday mornings from 8:45-11:00 a.m. to help with filing or as an Intake Volunteer – Wednesday mornings from 8:45-11:00 a.m. to help with the food pantry – Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 12:30-4:30 p.m. to help with reception at the front desk • Lifespan Partners in Caring – Volunteers are needed to help provide relief and support to a caregiver in your community who is caring for a loved one with early on-set dementia, confusion and/or Alzheimer’s disease. Volunteers will be fully trained and will never be asked to provide hands on care. • CA$H Program- Volunteer tax preparers and receptionists are needed for the 2017-2018 tax season starting in January 2018 in all areas of the county. The CA$H program provides free tax assistance for individuals and families making less than $60,000 annually. All training will be provided starting in mid-November. Please call Steuben County RSVP at 607664-2298 or email m a r yd @ c o. s t e u b e n . ny.us for more information.

Meetings • 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. S 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. • Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group will meet the second Monday of each

month from 10:30 a.m.noon at the Steuben County Health Care Facility, 7009 Rumsey St. Ext., Bath. This support group is open to caregivers of individuals who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. To learn more, call 607-664-2298. Free. No registration required. Alzheimer’s Association, 435 East Henrietta Road, Rochester. (800) 272-3900, TDD: (866) 403-3073, alz.org/rochesterny. • Dementia Support Group for Caregivers, Bath, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., second Monday of each month, Steuben Center for Rehabilitation & Health Care, 7009 Rumsey Street, Bath.

Events • Dish to pass Senior Luncheon held the third Wednesday of each month at noon at the Savona Federated Church. Table service and drinks are furnished. Questions call the church at 583-2409. • Vegetarian buffet luncheon free to the community every third Saturday of the month at 12:15 p.m., held at the Corning Seventh-day Adventist Church at 121 Fuller Avenue, side entrance. Call 962-7994 for information.

BOWLING Steuben Bowl Friday Mixed

12/15/17 - Week 15 Team Standings 1. Wooo!!! 2. Wheat & Fitzpatrick 3. Popeyes 4. 2 Swing Bags & 1 Wild Hare 5. So What!?! 6. WT7. Pocket Pounders 8. Here 4 The Beer High Average Eric Cranmer, 224.02 Ray Krisher, 217.83 Kevin Rawleigh, 206.13 Mike Stephenson, 204.09 Dale Cranmer, 201.64 High Game Individual Kevin Rawleigh, 268 Charlie Wheat, 258 Cheryl Rice, 256 Dave Deal, 256 Dave Deal, 254 Paul Pisaneschi, 254 High Series Individual Dave Deal, 733 Eric Cranmer, 673 Kevin Rawleigh, 660 Charlie Wheat, 658 Cheryl Rice, 644 High HDCP Game Individual Charlie Wheat, 286 Kevin Rawleigh, 280 Dave Deal, 279 Paul Pisaneschi, 278 Dave Deal, 277 High HDCP Series Individual Dave Deal, 802

Charlie Wheat, 742 Paul Pisaneschi, 713 Kevin Rawleigh, 696 Kevin Jackson, 692

Scratch Series 446 Bridgett Lanphere 433 Teri Potter 417 Amy Smith

High Game - Team Popeyes, 666 Popeyes, 665 Wheat & Fitzpatrick, 638

CAMPBELL BUILDING SUPPLY LEAGUE

High Series - Team Popeyes, 1968 Wheat & Fitzpatrick, 1872 Wooo!!!, 1719 High HDCP Game Team Popeyes, 713 Popeyes, 712 Wheat & Fitzpatrick, 702 High HDCP Series Team Popeyes, 2109 Wheat & Fitzpatrick, 2064 So What!?!, 1930

Tuesday Night Ladies League

Bonnie Soles Memorial League 1. Triple K Beverage 2. Prattsburgh Market Place 3. Country Side Propane 4. Bond Davis Funeral Home 5. Gambler Girls 6. Wooden Nickel Scratch Game 161 Bridgette Lanphere 156 Amy Smith 155 Colleen Banik

12/16/17

Mens High Game Ken Price 243 Scott Johns 201 Kolton Hadsell 201 Women High Game Jennifer Metris 192 Sherrie Metris 164 Connie Loucks 159 Men High Series Ken Price 657 Scott Johns 577 Adam Rusak 544 Women High Series Jennifer Metris 422 Sherrie Metris 415 Becky Campbell 398 Team High Game Birnie Transportation 876 Wooden Nickel 828 OH Mercy 789 Team High Series Birnie Transportation 2409 Wooden Nickel 2355 OH Mercy 2292 Team standing 1. JJDM 2. Wooden Nickel 3. OH Mercy 4. Birnie Transportation 5. R L Trucking 6. Campbell Building Supply

Pump Doctors 12/14/2017 Team Standings 1. Three Slingers 2. Kingpins 3. PJ Farms 4. 3 Generations 5. Pump Doctors 6. Helm Construction 7. Strikes R Us High Game (Men) (Individual) Carl Wilson 232 Daniel Stock 223 Doug Palmer 221 Bill Sullivan 220 High Series (Men) (Individual) Carl Wilson 618 Daniel Stock 601 Blake Shoemaker 600 Doug Palmer 598 High Game (Women) (Individual) Lisa Partridge-Johns 225 Jill Sullivan 119 Stacy Borden 108 High Series (Women) (Individual) Lisa Partridge-Johns 621 Jill Sullivan 335 Stacy Borden 305 High Series (Team) PJ Farms 1978 Pump Doctors 1939 Three Slingers 1923 Kingpins 1904 • Submitted

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PHOTO COURTESY KIRK HOUSE/ STEUBEN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

This post card shows the Steuben Courier float at a parade in Bath in 1943. (Notice the banner on the side of the truck.) This was a celebration for the 150th anniversary of Bath. But it was also the 100th anniversary of the Courier, and the 50th anniversary of Henry O. Elkins, the Courier’s editor and publisher.

POLICE BLOTTER Steuben Sheriff

Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard reports that on Dec. 18, deputies of the Steuben County Sheriff’s office arrested Augusten J. Dix, 24, of Church Street Court, City of Hornell. Dix was taken into custody by deputies in the City of Hornell due to allegedly reporting to the Steuben County Department of Social Services false job search forms required to receive public assistance. Dix was charged with one count of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree, a class E Felony. Dix was processed at the Sheriff’s Office then issued appearance tickets to appear in the Village of Bath Court on Jan. 17, 2018. The Steuben County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Steuben County Department of Social Services Fraud and Legal Affairs Unit, and the District Attorney’s Office.

WHAT’S YOUR STANCE? Take our poll on steubencourier.com! POLL RESULTS Will you or members of your family be traveling to celebrate Christmas? I will be traveling locally - 20% They will travel locally to me - 60% I will be traveling far - 20% They will travel far to me - 0%

POLL QUESTION Christmas is here and many families reunited and celebrated this time of year together. We all had things that we wanted to receive this Christmas, whether material items or wishes and dreams. Did you get what you wanted for Christmas this year?

ENTERTAINMENT MORNING MINUTES

Word of the Week importune [im-pawr-toon] (verb) to press or beset with solicitations; demand with urgency or persistence. – Dictionary.com

Trivia Which movie set during Christmas was based on the book “Nothing Lasts Forever” by Robert Thorp? A. “Lethal Weapon” B. “While You Were Sleeping” C. “Trading Places” D. “Die Hard” (Answer at bottom of column)

Number to know 3.2 million: The U.S. Department of Defense is the biggest employer in the world, with 3.2 million people.

This day in history Dec. 24, 1865: In Pulaski, Tennessee, a group of Confederate veterans convenes to form a secret society that they christen the “Ku Klux Klan.”

Today’s featured birthday TV show host Ryan Seacrest (43)

Weekly quote “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” – Theodore Roosevelt

Trivia answer D. “Die Hard”

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS Fred & Harriett Taylor Memorial Library 21 William St., Hammondsport, (607) 569-2045 Little Bookworms Story Time – Bring your child to the library for stories, activities, and surprises with Miss Amber on Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m.12 p.m. Little Bookworms will be held on Dec. 27. Indoor Walking is held Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9-10 a.m. Walk away the pounds with Leslie Sansone’s Walking DVDs. Dress in comfortable clothes, wear sneakers, bring a bottle of water and plan on enjoying yourself. Walking will take place in the lower level of the library. (Indoor walking will be Dec. 27, 29.) Monday, Dec. 25 – The Library will be closed for Christmas and will reopen on Tuesday, Dec. 26, at 2 pm. • Submitted

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2017 • STEUBEN COURIER

MOVIE

‘Downsizing’ a great tall tale

By Ed Symkus More Content Now

Movies are the most popular form of mass entertainment in the world, but they’re constantly being accused of sidestepping originality, of telling the same stories over and over. That won’t be the case with “Downsizing” which, though it would fit comfortably in the category of science fiction, also gets into areas of social justice, the economy, the environment, and a bit of romance ... and it’s both thought-provoking and funny. The newest film from eclectic writer-director Alexander Payne and his frequent writing partner Jim Taylor (they both collaborated on “Citizen Ruth,” “Election,” “About Schmidt,” and “Sideways”) does have nods to the shifting size component of “The Incredible Shrinking Man,” and to the starting life anew factor of “Seconds” and “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.” But I can’t think of another movie about Norwegian scientists hoping to save the world by shortening the world’s population to a height of five inches so that people will take up less space, will consume less food, will produce less human waste

and, if they play their cards right, will become wealthy. You haven’t heard that story before, have you? It opens in Bergen, Norway, at a science institute where secret experiments are conducted on white rats, and where, one day the place bursts into unbridled excitement when a researcher screams out, “It works!” Five years later, whatever “worked” is presented at a science conference. After a few words about overpopulation being mankind’s biggest threat, and the revelation that the institute has been working on a remedy, the attendees are introduced to Norwegian researcher Dr. Jorgen Asbjornsen, five-inches tall, standing at a tiny dais, speaking into a teeny microphone, telling of living under a dome, in a “selfsustaining community of the small.” And that’s just the film’s prologue! Ten years later, with downsizing having become a regular, if only somewhat popular, practice, we look in on occupational therapist and nice guy Paul Safranek (Matt Damon) and his wife Audrey (Kristen Wiig), who are happy – except that he didn’t follow his dream of becom-

ing a surgeon – but are having financial difficulties. Then they check out Leisure Land, a “small people community” where glitzy spokesman Jeff Lonowski (Neil Patrick Harris) makes a presentation about selling your possessions, getting small, and living the good life for less, signaling the film’s first major step toward biting-edge satire. Breezy and funny and kind of ridiculous up to this point, the script brings in a bit of darkness concerning Paul and Audrey’s situation, and whether the shrinking procedure, for which there’s no reversal – once you’re small, you’re small – is the way for them to go. The decision: “Sure, let’s go for it.” But when Paul groggily wakes up, five inches tall, his first words are, “I thought my wife is supposed to be here with me.” Funny, serious, funny again, this movie shoots off in many moods and directions. One year later, small Paul is ensconced in a small apartment building, with a loud, carefree, ever-partying small neighbor, Dusan Mirkovic (Christoph Waltz), living above him, offering advice to Paul: “Get out of this place, open your eyes, live a little.”

If there weren’t enough visual absurdities about normal versus small before this point, they proliferate now. Paul walks around with a gigantic yellow rose, Dusan has a full-size dollar bill in a frame on his wall. Look around, you’ll find more. But this is also when a new character is brought in: Dusan’s Vietnamese housekeeper Ngoc Lan Tran (Hong Chau), a loud, bossy, and generous former dissident who has started her own cleaning business, and will change Paul’s life as much as his medical procedure did. When the setting shifts back to Norway, with its landscapes of grandeur and beauty that give the film an air of peace and harmony, the script evolves into an end-of-the-world scenario, where unchecked climate change, caused by normal-size humans, will destroy humankind. Yet, even with that threat, the focus remains on Paul and the real reason he’s gone through all of this: his inability to find himself. With so much humor and gravity swirling through the film, it’s most interesting that it has a deeply moving ending that’s spiked with one last shot of funniness.

LOCAL LIBRARY HAPPENINGS - SEE WHAT’S GOING ON Savona Free Library

(607) 583-4426 Mary Helen Joint Meeting House (corner of Main St. and McCoy St.) savonafreelibrary.org Register for events: email savona@stls.org, call, or at the Library. Dec. 25, The Savona Free Library will be closed for the holiday. The staff and Board of Trustees wish everyone a fun and happy holiday! Dec. 28, 3 p.m., Savona Free Library’s Movie Matinee! Come and join the fun at the Movie Matinee showing Despicable Me 3. Gru, Lucy, the girls and the minions are on a new adventure. Can Gru and the Minions save the day? Rated PG. This event is free. All are welcome to enjoy the show. You can bring your own snacks, or share snacks with everyone. Dec. 29, 6:30 p.m., Bingo Night at Savona Free Library. Join us for a fun night of playing Bingo for all ages. There will be prizes and snacks. Enjoy a cold winter night in the warmth of the library along with friends and neighbors. Jan. 1, The Savona Free Library will be closed for New Year’s Day. Jan. 11, 4-6 p.m., Come, play Minecraft at the Savona Free 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. Open to all ages. There will

be snacks and drinks available. Due to limited available computers registration is required.

Cohocton Public Library

8 Maple Ave, Cohocton, (585) 384-5170 Community Creation Station All projects will be show cased with instruction on Monday nights from 5:30-7 p.m. and then offered as Do It Yourself (DIY) for the rest of the week. Jan. 8 21+ Crafting Bee – Enjoy felting or a craft of your choice with an adult-only crowd! Light refreshments will be served, but participants are encouraged to bring a beverage of choice. Jan. 22 Wire Wrapped Bracelet – Explore basic wire wrapping with this beautiful bracelet. Jan. 29 Knitting 101 – Nancy Freelove will demonstrate the basics of knitting and get you started on a project. Bone Builders Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. Bone Builders is a free hour long exercise and education program for those 55 and older. It is designed to reduce or halt the risk of osteoporosis in both women and men. Participants of all abilities can benefit from this program. Homesteaders Club Jan. 5, 6 p.m. Susan Lanik of Yodeling Goat Farm will share cheese-making with us! She will demonstrate with cow’s milk, but bring your goat milk questions. If you are in-

terested in gardening, small scale farming, canning, preserving, or anything else homestead related, this is the spot for you. Teens Unite! Jan. 6, 11 a.m. The Library is looking for motivated teens to help re-program the library. Winter Reading Challenge Through Feb. 28 Challenge yourself and your kids to read this winter! Track your pages read on a reading link and build your own paper chain around the library. Each link earns a chance to win a grand prize! Register at the desk, all ages welcome! Story Time Session: Around the World Thursdays 10:30 a.m. Jan. 4-Feb. 28 This unit we will take a trip around the world! Enjoy songs, books, and crafts from countries big and small. Citizen Preparedness Training Workshop Jan. 11, 5 p.m. As severe weather events become more frequent it is more important than ever that New Yorkers are prepared for disasters. The NY Citizen Preparedness Training Program teaches residents to have the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond accordingly and recover as quickly as possible to pre-disaster conditions. Please call to register. Sewing Classes Mondays at 5:30 p.m.

and Tuesdays at 3 p.m. Would you like to learn how to sew your own clothes or quilts? Join us for our new sewing classes with Nancy Freelove. Start with a small project and classes will continue based on attendees picks! Materials and machines will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.

Understanding and Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors Jan. 10, 2-3 p.m Join us to learn to decode behavioral messages, identify common behavior triggers, and learn strategies to help intervene with some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease. Registration is required, call 800-272-3900. Audience: All.

Yoga for EveryBody Jan. 9 and Chair Yoga Jan. 23 at 6 p.m. Kundalini Yoga is a dynamic form of yoga that integrates yoga postures and meditation techniques for total mind and body wellbeing. Please join us for an all age’s introductory class or Chair Yoga, with certified Kundalini instructor Elisa Leone. Yoga mats are recommended, but a beach towel will work for this class! Check out serenity yogawithelisa.com for details!

Wiggle and Bop Wednesdays, 11 a.m. Do your kiddos need to get out some energy? Open to all children up to school age. We will sing, dance, and play our wiggles away!

OUTDOORS WHAT’S UP at MOSSY BANK PARK December 24, 2017 – They are always there; but in winter you notice them more, because unlike their deciduous counterparts, conifers keep their leaves (needles) all year long. The forest at Mossy Bank Park is a mixed coniferous-deciduous forest ecosystem. Overall, there are many more deciduous trees; but in certain areas, the conifers predominate. Some of these places are naturally occurring, others clearly influenced by the hand of man. The Red Pines (Pinus resinosa) around the Ted Markham Nature Center and behind the kiosk across from the large pavilion were planted. The large Norway Spruce (Picea abies) enclosed by the drive-around, and the spruce grove surrounding the Red Trail, were also cultivars. The Eastern Hemlocks (Tsuga canadensis) backing the Overlook Pavilion are a natural stand. Eastern Hemlocks below the Green Trail and down the gullies are also natural growths, having sprouted after the 1963 fire. Early colonization of exposed ground and stabilization of step ravines are typical for hemlocks. Also scattered around the Mossy Bank Park forest are Eastern White Pines (Pinus strobus), another natural inhabitant. I suppose the holiday season is what got me thinking more about these evergreens. Bringing in greens for the Christmas holiday season enjoys a long tradition. The Christmas tree has been ascribed to Martin Luther. The 16th century priest, walking through the local woods one winter’s evening in search of inspiration for a sermon, was struck by the twinkling of stars through the snow-sprinkled fir trees of his native Germany. He so enjoyed the sight that he cut the tree, brought it inside, and decorated it with candles so others could enjoy the experience. German Christians quickly adopted the tradition. The carol, “Oh Christmas Tree”, was originally the German, “Oh Tannenbaum”, literally “Oh fir tree”, which extolls the uplifting spirit generated by this evergreen in winter. As early as the late 1700’s, German immigrants to Pennsylvania perpetuated the tradition; but more puritanical New Englanders derided the practice as pagan. Only after Queen Victoria’s German husband, Prince Albert, imported the tradition to England, did many Americans, eager to be as fashionable

STEUBEN COURIER • SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2017

Muzzleloader success on the last day of the season By Oak Duke

D. Randy Weidner as the British, accept Christmas trees in America. Even if the Christmas tree story involving Luther is questionable, Scandinavians and Celtic Druids were bringing cut evergreens inside in winter for centuries before Luther. There are many explanations for this tradition including: encouraging the return of longer daylight after the winter solstice; insuring good future harvests; and promoting health. If you can imagine living together, crowded into log and earthen hovels permeated by cooking smoke and the odors of long unwashed bodies, the introduction of pine boughs, with their pungent terpene smell, would certainly seem like it were a healthy measure. But lest you think that we humans were the first to come up with this notion, consider the innate wisdom of other creatures. Many raptors, including the Bald Eagles nesting below Mossy Bank Park, instinctively break fresh pine boughs and add them to their nests. It is believed the volatile terpenes act as natural insect repellents. And consider the more primitive Wood Ants of the genus Formica, which as their name suggests, excrete formic acid. This acid, among other functions, has some antiseptic properties. These ants have been observed collecting pine sap, that sticky white stuff on pine cones which also exudes from any wound suffered by a pine tree. Pine sap contains those same aromatic terpenes responsible for ‘pine scent’. But when mixed with the ants’ formic acid, this gathered pine sap was also a more potent antimicrobial. Such is the inherent wisdom of ants. Whether or not you bring in evergreens for the holidays, you could always walk through the woods like Luther, seeking natural spiritual enhancement. The invitation is always open and the trails at Mossy Bank Park are waiting. (To comment or ask questions about this article, go to mossybank park.com and hit the What’s Up blog)

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The small winter sun was setting on the literal tail-end of the deer season. It’s shooting light had only a couple hours left when my truck pulled off the dirt road. The final day of the final archery/muzzleloader season had arrived, just a couple days before Christmas. There’s always a mixed feeling pulling on the camo and gearing up for the last hunt of the season. When the sun sets, “It’s all over.” Done for the year. And when we carry our ‘loaders on that last day, we know that we will hear other shots at dusk, ringing out from far away hollows and ridges, some at deer, but most - either way “cleaning out the barrel” for the season. Mature whitetail does are super smart, wary, and difficult to hunt. Matter of fact, many seasoned hunters consider them tougher to fool than a buck. Rutting bucks make mistakes because they have their minds on other things; (i.e. the south end of that old doe heading north.) Old does on the other hand are on Top Level Alert Mode, 24-7. These old matriarchs have survived a number of hunting seasons and most recently fooled archers and center-fire shooters for over two months, day after day. As the regular archery season ends and runs into the regular firearm season, does tend to group up into small herds as an annual defensive behavior. More eyes, more ears, and more noses. The dynamics of the exact hierarchy and “pecking order” in the doe herd seems quite rigid. Does are very territorial by nature in the spring and summer where they can raise their fawns alone. But they “herd up” in the winter.

OAK DUKE

A mature doe hits the zip-tied licking branch in December during the second rut cycle, having missed the main rut, a month earlier. Each deer in the herd seems to know its place and if any individual steps out of line, they are often reprimanded and put back in their place with a front leg kick or aggressive charge. And when does “group up,” the difficulty for even an experienced hunter increases exponentially when we try to fool 24 eyes, 24 ears, and 12 noses at the same time. Tough enough to fool just a couple eyes, ears or one nose, on the Last Day. Long gone are those early days of the season when deer are cruising through the woods with their guard down and we have all the time in the world. The pressure is on. Little has been written about hunting does. The vast majority of hunting literature has microcalculated every factor and facet of buck behavior. But does often act differently than bucks, sometimes, it’s almost as if they are a different species. One would think that does deserve a little more respect by outdoor writers and communicators.

After all, lot of us have spent uncountable hours trying to fill that antlerless tag with a mature doe and failed. And that seemed my scenario on that last day, circling the woodlot for the “ump-teen-th” time to get the wind right so it would be in my face. One whiff of human scent, especially this time of year, and all we see is that white tail and brown body flickering away through the trees. The light wind was shifting a bit, coming from the northwest, then from the northeast. Good enough. Got to the blow-down top where the Last Stand of the season was to be. Good visibility up the ridge and down into the head of the hollow. This is it. Only an hour to go. Off in the distance, a few ‘loaders sporadically discharged, signaling their end of the end, the end of a deer season, one way or the other. And in a few minutes, the inline in my hands would be fired too, one way or the other. And then the unmistakable sound in the crunchy, snow-covered leaves through the thick

beech brush, above all the squirrel and other ambient leaf rustling - a line of does. The deer were strung out like beads on a string, all on the same trail. They were led by a horse of a doe, alert and stopping every so often to look, listen with radar screen ears, and test-scent the air with upturned nose in my crosshairs. The .50 caliber “sootbelcher” seemed to fill the woods with white smoke along with filling that antlerless tag in the final minutes of the season. The big lead doe, as large as an average buck dropped in its tracks in the quickening darkness. A cursory autopsy revealed that she had not been impregnated, at least in the first rut cycle, in the middle of October or the peak of the rut in the middle of November, five weeks previously. And on the long drag out in the dark, after the final shots over the hills greeted the night, there was plenty of time to contemplate good luck and the blessing of wild meat on the final day, just before Christmas.

10A SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2017

SPORTS & LOCAL

St. Thomas’ celebrates season

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St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church of Bath recently held a Family Event to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season. Great fun was had by all in attendance! Young and old alike enjoyed a multitude of Advent and Christmasthemed activities – including cookie frosting, arts and crafts, making balloon animals and hats, decorating trees, singing, card making, and great food. A special guest, St. Nicholas, appeared to the joy of all the children. St. Thomas will offer a family-friendly Christmas Eve worship service Sunday, Dec. 24 at 4:30 p.m. Children are welcomed to join the Christmas Pageant at this service without prior practice. Please arrive at the church by 4 p.m. if you wish to participate. The traditional, beautiful, music-rich “midnight mass” has been moved to 9 p.m. All are welcome. Another family event will be held in late winter. Sunday School is offered every Sunday at 11 a.m. For more information contact the church office at 776-4503.

Above | St. Nicholas visits with children, parents and grandparents. Below | Children and adults enjoyed making crafts at the St. Thomas Family Event.

ROUNDUP

Bath 161, York 134 BATH - The Rams won nine of 12 events on their way to a 161-134 victory on Thursday in Bath. Tanner Kulikowski, Patrick Koehler, Wyatt Hammond and Nolan Harold won the 200 yard medley relay in 2:01.68. Liam Narby, Koehler, Calen Holmes and Kulikowski took first in the 200 yard freestyle relay (1:40.94). Narby also recorded individual wins in the 100 yard butterfly (1:06.80) and the 200 yard freestyle (2:07.14). Koehler also won the 200 yard individual medley (2:24.76) and the Kulikowski recorded a win in the 50 yard freestyle (24.54) and also the 100 yard freestyle (1:06.80). Hunter Noteware touched first in the 500 yard freestyle for the Rams in 5:43.86 and Harold won the 100 yard backstroke (1:11.90). “We had a great night, our depth was the key to the win,” Bath head coach Dan Easterbrook said. “What a way to go in the Christmas break with a couple of strong victories.”

NON-LEAGUE GIRLS BASKETBALL

Naples 65, Campbell-Savona 43 NAPLES - Naples defeated Campbell-Savona 65-43 in a non-league game on Thursday. Naples outscored the Panthers 16-4 in the first quarter and never looked back. Megan Bryan had 13 points to lead Campbell-Savona and Paige Eddy added nine points. The Big Green Machine had four players in double figures, led by 20 points from Autumn Kunes. Faith Giovine had 17 and both Sarah Giovine and Haylea Langan added 12 points.

SCAA GIRLS BASKETBALL

Prattsburgh 54, Jasper-Troupsburg 31 PRATTSBURGH - Prattsburgh topped JasperTroupsburg at home on Thursday 54-31. Lauren Robbins had a double- double for the Vikings, registering 20 points and 10 rebounds. Hannah Wijkamp added seven points and 10 rebounds and Lucia D’Arpino added six points and 10 rebounds.

Way-Co downs Avoca

Haverling High School Honor Roll MP2 High Honor Roll

Brooke Wheaton

Grade 9 Elizabeth Becken, Alevea Beers, Jesse Blodgett, David Boyer, Olaney Brotzman, Toby Cash-Rawleigh, Gabriella Contello, Mia Enders, Jose Englert, Olivia Gudeahn, Hannah Hoffman, Lauren House, Avery Huff, Keyonca Leasure, Katelyn Mawhiney, Joshua Miles, Cheyenne Murat, Nathan Musso, Maria Myers, Phoenix Perry, Haylee Price, Mya Rusak, Savannah Seager, Mitchell Shaw, Kelsey Smalt-Share, Aydan Soles, Abigail Spiess, Andrew Strassburg, Tray Strassburg, Brendan Strong, Madison Swan, Mya Switzer, Cadin Taggart, Emma Tietje, Cierra Towner, & Daniel Watters

Grade 11 Megyn Allen, Thomas Becken, Trent Birch, Jason Burg, Morgan Burns, Kambree Calkins, Chelsea Campbell, Samantha Cash, Victoria Cleveland, Hunter Colomaio, Brandon Conklin, Evan Czajkowski, Alexandra Dickson, Marshall Dickson, Erin Draper, Rachael Eggleston, Patrick Eichensehr, Ashley Fancher, Brandon Gardiner, Zachary Grant, Blake Hess, Calen Holmes, William Jones, Harry Keen, Patrick Koehler, Violet Koehler, Jourdan Machuga, Hannah Makitra, Rae McDonald, Brooke McStay, Kathryn Milewski, Aaron Northup, Hunter Noteware, Jordan Rook, Jacob Schlick, Madelyn Scott, Braelynne Seager, Jamie Sebastian, Alec Sestak, Savannah Shedrick, Madison Shuart, Katie Simpson, Brianna Sinsebox, Bethany Smith, Nicholas Strong, Destiny Sutryk, MacKenna Taggart, Seth Walden, Danielle Ward, Abigail Wright, Arlene Yahn, & Griffin Yastremski

Grade 10 Sam Arnts, Angela Beyler, Anika Bruce, Marcus Burns, Jordon Deats, Spencer Dickson, Jessica Dowdle, Caleb Drake, Taylor Edwards, Lydia Gauss, Dalton Hillman, Gillian Keough, Justin Marshall, Haylee Miller, Camden Muller, Colin O’Neil, Sofia Orfanidis, Austin Palmer, Emily Palmer, Izaiah Potter, Marissa Reynolds, Theodore Robbins, Kristina Sebastian, Alexandria Smith, Mura Sumey, Christiana Wadley, Bailey Walker, Braden Webster, &

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Grade 12 Jasmine Abeel, Jadyn Abrams, Rebekah Adams, Kyra Baker, Nawaz Baksh, Syble Billings, Matthew Binkowski, Caitlin Bishop, Clarissa Campbell, Connor

Cupp, Dylan Dickson, Connor DiDomineck, Caleb Doughty, Cody Drake, Hannalea Evans, Alexis Force, Eleanor Fudge, Hailey Gaudino, Samantha GerrardGough, Henry Graner, Kolton Hadsell, Shelby Hammond, Ethan Harold, Morgan Hess, Trent Hillman, Noah Hill, Noah Hockaday, Tiffane Hosmer, James Hy, Andy Jiang, Rhaelynn Koehler, SharLinda Kolbe, Jubalee Krisher, Michaela Kulikowski, Amy Lott, Monica McStay, Liam Narby, Ryley O’Brien, Ninetta Raycraft-Salters, Morgan Reynolds, Vanessa Robertson, Christopher Spicer, Marlene Steinhauser, Kayleigh Stonier, Kaitlyn Tobias, Karen Villefrance, Alyssa Wheatcraft, Kaelan Wilkins, Joshua Willems, & Kaylee Yarka

Honor Roll Grade 9 Kailyn Anderson, Onisty Brotzman, Joseph Burns, Curtis Conrad, Derrick Cornish, Owen Eggleston, Karleigh Heinze, Brayden Hess, Conner Hill, Kerrynn Knowles, Damion Leavens, Keegan Mattison, Ryley O’Brien, Antonio Orfanidis, & Brooke Wright Grade 10 Sarah Berg, Thom-

as Binkowski, Roland Brewer, Brianna Conklin, Tanner Crossett, Heaven Dowdle, Jaden Flint, Wyatt Hammond, Guy House, Timothy Lamphier, Lindsay Machuga, Adam Pickering, Taylor Stone, Dominick VanTreese, Hannah Vaughan, Shawn Williams, Israel Wood, & Nathan Yehl Grade 11 Aidan Bable, Dain Becker, Chloe Burton, Chyanne Bushyhead, Ashley Cook, Dathan Corbett, Anthony Courtney-Plumley, Colby Covell, Hannah Fuller, Dylan Hoad, Makenna Luckenbach, Richard Miller II, Nicholas Miller, Trent Ridley, Kyle Rinker, Dekota Ritter, Austin Stratton, & Levi Walters Grade 12 Allison Albers, Trevor Boss, William Braun, Noah Bresee, Brody Brotz, Gerrit Clark, Sami Conklin, Jonathon Deats, Lucas Eggleston, Allexis Hill, Mackenzie Huff, Logan Ingraham, Trey Kinner, Tanner Kulikowski, Blaike McCarthy, Tyler McGlynn, Stefan Ordway, Michelle Parsels, Devon Rickard, Jace Ridley, Dawson Smith, Matthew Smith, Mariah Stocum, Nicholas Thompson, Amber Vaughan, & Ben Veley

WAYLAND — The Wayland-Cohocton Golden Eagles hit just enough shots down the stretch and defeated visiting Avoca by a 73-59 final Wednesday evening in Wayland. The Golden Eagles jumped out to a big lead in the first quarter, starting on a 14-6 run in the first six minutes. But Avoca slowly began to chip away at that lead, eventually cutting the score to 30-27 with just 3:50 left in the half. Thanks to 17 first-half points from LaDre Stanord, Avoca went into the halftime break down just two at 4139. The score was still very close half way through the third period, but the Golden Eagles made a 16-4 run at the end of the third quarter and into the first few minutes of the fourth in order to pull away to a 69-51 advantage with just over five minutes remaining. After starting a cold 1-for-6 from behind the arc, Way-Co finished with eight made 3-pointers in the game which ultimately propelled it to the 73-29 final.

Bradford 52, Arkport/Canaseraga 17 ARKPORT — Bradford scored 35 first-half points while holding Arkport/Canaseraga to just 11 as the Braves would cruise to the 52-17 win over the host Blue Jays Wednesday night in Arkport. Steven Spina led all scorers with 12 points in the win. Nate Barber also reached double-figure scoring numbers, finishing with 11 points to help Bradford. Zach Prial scored eight points in the loss for the Blue Jays.

Prattsburgh 77, Addison 64 PRATTSBURGH – Prattsburgh stormed past Addison by a score of 77-64 on Wednesday. The Vikings outscored the Knights 43-31 in the first half. “In the first half we were solid,” Prattsburgh head coach Brian Putnam said. Mason Putnam led Prattsburgh with 29 points and Garrett Socola added 20. Adam Chilson posted 24 points for Addison and Danny Ames chipped in 21. John Stierly grabbed 10 boards for the Knights.

Campbell-Savona 54, Hammondsport 50 HAMMONDSPORT – Campbell-Savona picked up an overtime win over Hammondsport, 54-50 on Wednesday. The Lakers jumped out to a 26-19 at halftime, but the Panthers rebounded to outscore Hammondsport 15-7 in the third quarter. “We started out a little slow in the first half, but battled back,” Campbell-Savona head coach Bruce Mourhess said. Ethan Park netted all nine of his points for the Panthers in the third quarter. Campbell-Savona outlasted Hammondsport 10-6 in the overtime period. “Hammondsport made some great plays, but we played excellent defense in the overtime to win it,” Mourhess said. Quinn Littell led the Panthers with 11 points and Jalen Richardson had eight. Parker Watson poured in 16 points for the Lakers.

Rams swim to victory over Geneseo

BATH — Bath defeated Geneseo 148-112 on Tuesday in a non-conference dual swimming meet. For the Rams, Tanner Kulikowski with a quadruple winner in 200 medley relay, 50 free (24.75), 100 free (56.42) and 200 free relay. The team of of Kulikowski Patrick Koehler, Wyatt Hammond and Calen Holmes that finished the 200 medley relay 2:01.40 and the 200 yard freestyle relay team of Kulikowski, Koehler, Dathan Corbett and Liam Narby finished in 1:43.56. Dylan Hoad was a double winner for the Rams in diving (175.57) and the 100 Backstroke in 1:12.72 and Hunter Noteware won the 500 Freestyle (5:42.18).

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By The Spectator BATH — The Steuben County Sheriff ’s Office, working with the Steuben Prevention Coalition Underage Drinking Task Force, conducted alcoholic beverage sales compliance checks on retail establishments in Steuben County last week. Other law enforcement agencies involved were the Bath Police Department, the Canisteo Police Department and the Corning Police Department. Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard said the Dec. 14 “Operation Safe Sales” included checks of 34 retail establishments in Steuben County by undercover operatives under 21 supervised by deputy sheriffs and police officers. Of the 34 checks, representatives of the following establishments allegedly sold an alcoholic beverage to the operatives: • Canisteo Acorn Market, 12 West Main Street, Canisteo. • 7- Eleven at 40 Denison Parkway East, Corning. • 7-Eleven at 26 Main Street, Arkport. Authorities said criminal arrests are forthcoming, as well as notifications to the New York State Alcohol Beverage Control Board regarding the retail establishments in question. “The checks show over 90 percent compliance by retail establishments in Steuben County,” said Jim Bassage of the Steuben Prevention Coalition. “Our goal is always 100 percent compliance to keep our youth safe.” Allard added, “This is the time of year that our children return home from college and others return home for holiday gatherings. It is my hope that in conducting compliance checks we are able to remind all retail establishments of their responsibility to help keep everyone safe in Steuben County”.

ROME – New York Air National Guardsmen and Royal Canadian Air Force personnel from the Eastern Air Defense Sector will play a key role Christmas Eve as the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) tracks Santa Claus and his reindeer. “NORAD has supported Santa Claus’ Christmas Eve operations for 62 years and we are always delighted to help,” said Col. Emil Filkorn, EADS commander. “I can assure everyone that EADS will do everything in its power to assist Santa with his critical mission.” EADS’ Battle Control Center (BCC) will monitor Santa constantly as he travels across the eastern U.S. delivering toys and gifts. These activities are in support of the NORAD Tracks Santa Operations Center at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, which leads the Santa monitoring effort.

The NORAD Tracks Santa website, www.noradsanta.org, launched on Dec. 1. The site features Santa’s North Pole village, a holiday countdown, games and activities. The website is available in eight languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese and Chinese. NORAD starts its Santa tracking operation at 2:01 a.m. Dec. 24. At 6 a.m., children and parents can call the NORAD operations floor at 877-Hi-NORAD (877-446-6723) or send an e-mail to noradtrackssa nta@outlook.com for live updates. Any time on Dec. 24, Amazon Alexa users can ask for Santa’s location through the NORAD Tracks Santa skill for Amazon Alexa and OnStar subscribers can press the OnStar button in their vehicles to locate Santa. Bing and Cortana users can also find Santa’s location on Dec. 24. It all started in 1955 when a local media advertisement directed

children to call Santa direct – only the number was misprinted. Instead of reaching Santa, the phone rang through to the Crew Commander on duty at the Continental Air Defense Command Operations Center. Thus began the tradition, which NORAD carried on since it was created in 1958. The Eastern Air Defense Sector is a North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) headquarters unit located at the Griffiss Business and Technology Park in Rome, New York. Responsible for the air defense of the eastern United States, EADS is composed of New York Air National Guardsmen from the 224th Air Defense Group, a Canadian Forces detachment, Army, Navy and Coast Guard liaison officers, and federal civilians. EADS also has two detachments located in the National Capital Region.

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Reader Janie Ferguson submitted these photos, stating, “It was a joyous time tonight at the Christmas Program for the Bucksettlement Baptist Church attendees. There was standing room only as family, friends, and visitors alike packed in to see the inspiring program. The youngest children reenacted the biblical account of of the birth of Christ. Jesus, Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, one little lamb, the angels and wise men were all there, too. The youth group put on a great skit about being ‘Weighed Down’. There were bells ringing, heartfelt singing, and hearty laughter, as we all enjoyed the program full of Christmas time scenes & songs.”

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In 1917, soldiers mark Christmas, then face ‘Valley Forge Hike’ Submitted SARATOGA SPRINGS – During the World War I centenary, the Division of Military and Naval Affairs will be highlighting New York’s World War I history based on information provided by the New York State Military Museum in Saratoga Springs. More than 400,000 New Yorkers served in the Army and Navy during the First World War, more than any other state in the union. In December of 1917 the National Guard Soldiers of the 42nd Division were all in France, waiting for training in the trench warfare that marked World War I in Europe. The division’s 27,000 troops had started moving from Camp Albert Mills on Long Island to France in October. The last elements of the 26-state division-the 168th Infantry Regiment from Iowa – had reached France at the end of November. The 42nd Division had been formed by taking National Guard units from 26 states and combining them into a division that stretched across the country “like a rainbow” in the words of the division chief of staff, Colonel Douglas MacArthur. The largest elements were four regiments from Ohio, Iowa, Alabama and New York organized in two brigades of two regiments and supporting units. The New York National Guard’s 69th Infantry, renowned as the “Fighting 69th” had been renamed the 165th Infantry. By Christmas 1917 the division’s elements were located in a number of villages northeast of the city of Chaumont, about 190 miles east of Paris. The men had hiked there from Vaucouleurs where they had originally been deposited by train. The 165th Infantry celebrated Christmas 1917 in the village of Grand. Father Francis Duffy, the regiment’s famous chaplain, celebrated a joint American-French mass on Christmas event. According to Sgt. Joyce Kilmer, a poet, and editor, “the regimental colors were in the chancel, flanked by the tri-color. The 69th was present, and some French soldier-violinists. A choir of French woman sang hymns in their own language, the American Soldiers sang a few in English, and French and American joined in the universal Latin of “Venite, Adoremus Dominum.” On Christmas Day the men ate turkey, chicken, carrots, cranberries, mashed potatoes, bread pudding, nuts, figs and coffee. The Army, wrote Corporal Martin Hogan “was a first rate caterer.” The 168th Infantry, from the Iowa National Guard, hosted 400 French children at a Christmas celebration in the village of Rimaucourt. Two American Soldiers dressed like Santa Claus gave presents to the French children and a French band played the Star Spangled Banner. The kids received

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dolls, horns and balloons, recalled Lt. Hugh S. Thompson in his book “Trench Knives and Mustard Gas.” The 168th didn’t eat as well as the 165th on Christmas day, according to Thompson. “Scrawny turkeys and a few nuts were added to the usual rough menu” he recalled. The 166th Infantry from the Ohio National Guard, was reviewed by General John J. Pershing, the commander of the American Expeditionary Force just before Christmas. On Christmas they enjoyed music from the regimental band and a good meal. While Christmas 1917 was a good one for most Soldiers of the Rainbow Division the next week went down in the division’s memory as “The Valley Forge Hike.” It was 30 to 40 miles from where the division’s troops had celebrated Christmas to the town of Rolampont, where the U.S. Army’s Seventh Training Area, had been established. Today you can drive the route in an hour. In 1917 it took the Soldiers four days to get there. The march was miserable, according to the 1919 book “The Story of the Rainbow Division.” The Soldiers had “scarcely any shoes except what they had on their feet, there was no surplus supply to speak of. Some of the men had no overcoats.” The Soldiers walked into a mountain snowstorm. In some places the snow was three to four feet deep. Soldier’s shoes wore out. Some marched almost barefoot and there were bloody trails in the snow. Lt. Thompson recalled that the men in his unit were issued hobnailed boot: the soles were held by heavy nails. The problem, he said, was that the nails got cold and the men’s feet froze too. “Bleak expanses of icey geography appeared and vanished in monotonous fields between villages,” he recalled. “Legs ached, pack straps cut into shoulders, unmercifully men fell out, exhausted.” At night the men huddled in the barns and haylofts of the French villages to keep warm. The mule and horse drawn supply wagons got stuck on the icy roads and men had to move their

best animals from wagon to wagon to get them unstuck, Father Duffy recalled. For three days the men in the 165th Infantry Regiment’s Third battalion had no food, according to Kilmer, and when rations caught up to the men they got coffee and a bacon sandwich, or a raw potatoes and bread. “The hike made Napoleon’s retreat from Moscow look like a Fifth Avenue Parade,” one New York officer remembered later. “The men plowed over the hills and thru the snow, enduring hardships which are not pleasant to remember,” wrote Reppy Alison, the author of a book about the 1st Battalion 166th Infantry. Medics reported cases of mumps and pneumonia as the temperatures dropped below zero. Hundreds of men fell out – 700 at least and 200 of the New Yorkers – but most made it to Rolampont. As the 165th Infantry arrived, the regimental band struck up “In the Good old Summer Time”. By New Year’s Day the division’s elements had arrived in Rolampont, and along with a new year they got a new commander. Major General William Mann, the former head of the Militia Bureau, the equivalent of today’s Chief of the National Guard Bureau, had taken command of the division at Camp Mills. But Mann, who was 63 in 1917, couldn’t meet the physical standards for officer laid down by General John J. Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Force. He was replaced by 55-year old Brig. Gen. Charles T. Menoher. As 1918 began Menoher and the Soldiers of the Rainbow division began gearing up to go to go into the trenches. Today the 42nd Infantry Division is part of the New York National Guard and has a training relationship with National Guard elements in New York, New Jersey, Massachusett, Vermont, and New Hampshire. The 69th Infantry, which fought during World War I as the 165th Infantry Regiment, is still part of the New York National Guard today and went on to fight in World War II, and Iraq.

BATH – Dozens of little ones and their folks attended the third annual Baby Café Holiday Party at the Dormann Library in Bath. The event included a chat and a free 4x6-inch holiday photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and a chance to decorate Christmas cookies. Members of the Bath chapter of American Association of University Women also donated hygiene products, ranging from baby wipes and oils to disposable diapers, at a total value of $500. The event is a yearly celebration spotlighting the yearlong efforts of the cafe to provide families with information on breastfeeding in a social and friendly atmosphere. The holiday event was sponsored by the Steuben County Public Health Department, ProActionWIC, Healthy Families Steuben and S2AY. The Baby Café is open every Friday from 9-10:30 a.m. in the Empire Room of the Dormann Library. For more information call (607) 664-2438.

Locals arrested

Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard reports that on Wednesday, Dec. 20, deputies arrested David A. Soles, age 57, of Telegraph Road, Bath, on a violation of probation warrant at the Steuben County Office Building, Bath. Soles allegedly violated the terms and conditions of his probation. Soles was previously convicted of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth degree, with intent to sell, for criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree and for driving while ability was impaired by drugs. Soles was arraigned in Steuben County Court and remanded to the Steuben County Jail without bail. Soles is scheduled to reappear in court on Jan. 2, 2018. Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard reports that on Wednesday, Dec. 20, deputies arrested Devan J. Hall, age 34, of Park Avenue, Corning, on a violation of probation warrant. Hall allegedly violated the terms and conditions of his probation. Hall was previously convicted of criminal trespass in the second degree. Hall was located at 11885 East Corning Road in the Town of Corning and taken into custody. Hall was arraigned in the Town of Corning Court and remanded to the Steuben County Jail without bail. Deputies were assisted by the New York State Police in this arrest.

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Above | Jay Machuga, 9pt., taken Nov. 20 at 7 a.m. in Bradford. Below | The Machuga family hunting party of Bradford. The hunters took a little time out of hunting season to capture some memories. They have been hunting together for nearly a lifetime.

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TOP CA$H PAID FOR OLD MEN'S WRIST WATCHES!! Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega, Audemars Piguet, Vacheron, Cartier, Longines, Universal, Breitling. Chronographs, Daytona, Submariner, GMT-Master, Moonphase, Day Date & Speedmaster. Call 1-800401-0440

The Name of the Foreign Limited Liability Company is: 145 PRES CF LLC. App. for Authority filed with the Dept. of State NY on 9/22/2017 Jurisdiction: DE, and the date of its organization is: 9/18/2017 Office location in New York State: Steuben County. The Secretary of the State of NY (SSNY) is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served, the address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of such process is: C/O Bleckner P.C., 350 5th Avenue Suite 6440, New York NY 10118. The authorized officer in its jurisdiction of organization where a copy of its Cerificate of Formation canbe obtained is : State of Delaware, Division of corporation, Jeffery W. Bullock, John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal Street Suite 4, Dover, DE 19901 The Purpose of the company is:: Any lawful activity. 6tz

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY PURSUANT TO SECTION 206 OF THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LAW Name: ORCHARD PARK LODGING VENTURES LLC Articles of Organization filed with NYS SOS on December 19, 2017. Office of the comp a n y l o c a t e d i n S t e u b en 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 Orchard Park Lodging Ventures LLC, 11751 East Corning Road, Corning, New York 14830. Purpose: any lawful business. 6tz,12/24,12/31,1/7,1/14,1/21,1/28

Notice of Qualification of Greylock Energy, LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/19/17. Office location: Steuben County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 8/22/17. SSNY designated as agent of LLC: upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Cogency Global Inc., 10E. 40th St., 10th Fl., NY, NY 10016. DE address of LLC: 850 New Burton Road, Ste 201, Dover, DE 19904. Arts. of Org. filled with DE Secy. of State 401 Federal St., #4 Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity.

COBBLE STONE COVE, LLC: Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on December 15, 2017. Office location is Steuben County. Principal business location is 4588 County Route 1, Campbell, NY 14821. SSNY is designated as the LLC's agent for service of process, a copy of which process shall be mailed to 4588 County Route 1, Campbell, NY 14821. Purpose: any lawful business."6tz,12/24,12/31,1/7, 1/14,1/21,1/28

SHAWN D. HOGAN CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 11/28/2017. Office in Steuben Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 12 Mays Ave., Hornell, NY 14843, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: A n y l a w f u l purpose.6tz12/17,12/24,12/31, 1/7,1/14,1/21

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LEGAL NOTICE: Notice of formation of Vonwell Properties, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with NY Dept. of State on November 15, 2017. Its office is located 408 Haverling St., Bath, NY in Steuben County. Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. SSNY Shall mail a copy of process to 408 Haverling Street, Bath, NY 14810. The purpose any lawful activity . 6tz 12/17,12/24,12/31,1/7,1/14,1/21

Notice of Qalification of Greylock Production, LLC. App. for Auth. Filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/09/17. Office located: Steuben County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 8/22/17. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Cogency Global Inc., 10 E 40th St., 10th Fl., NY, NY 10016. DE address of LLC: 850 New Burton Rd., Ste. 201 Dover, DE 19904. Arts. of Org. Filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., 4, Dover. DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful a c t i v i t y 6 t z 11/19,11/26,12/3,12/10,12/17,12/24

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"CLARK DEVELOPMENT OF WNY, LLC: Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on December 7,2017. Office location is Chemung County. Principal business location is 1801 West Water Street, Suite B, Elmira NY 14905. SSNY is designated as the LLC's agent for service of process, a copy of which process shall be mailed to 1801 West Water Street, Suite B, Elmira NY 14905. Purpose: any lawful business. 6tz 12/17,12/24,12/31,1/7,1/14,1/21

NOTICE is given that a license, number Pending, for LIQUOR, WINE, BEER & CIDER has been applied for by KOSER, LLC dba SIT-NBULL PUB to sell LIQUOR, WINE, BEER & CIDER at retail in a TAVERN under The Alcoholic Beverage Control Law At 107 VILLAGE SQUARE, PAINTED POST, NY 14870 County of STEUBEN, State of New York for on premises consumption 2tz 12/10,12/17 Mastrosklz Futbol USA, LLC. Filed with SSNY on 11/9/17. Office: Chemung County. SSNY designated as agent for process &amp; shall mail to: 957 W Water St Elmira NY 14905. Purpose: any lawful A n y l a w f u l 6tz,11/26,12/3,12/10,12/17,12/24,12/31

Notice is hereby given that a license, number Pending for a on premise liquor, beer and wine liquor license has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer and wine at retail in a bar/tavern under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 14720 State Route 54, T/O Wayne, NY 14837, County of Steuben for on premises consumption. Keg and Barrel Brewing Company Inc.12/17,12/24

NOTICE OF FORMATION of Mills Land Company, LLC Art. of Org Filed Sec'y of State (SSNY) 11/14/17 Office location: Steuben Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process c/o Michael S. Smith, PLLC, 1160-A PittsfordVictor Road, Pittsford. NY 14534. Purpose: any lawful a c t i v i t i e s . 6 t z 11/26,12/3,12/10,12/17,12/24,12/31

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Name: Wilber-Moldt, LLC. County: Chemung. Secretary of State is designated as agent for service of process. Address for service and principal of business: 923 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY 14904. Articles of Organization filed November 16th, 2017. Any lawful business purpose. 6tz

Notice of formation of SKYLINE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect'y of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/7/2017. Office location, County of Steuben. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 6245 County Rte. 17, Campbell, NY 14821. Purp o s e : a n y l a w f u l a c t 6 tz

MADDIS HOLDINGS LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 11/20/2017. Office in Steuben Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 225 Decatur St., Corning, NY 14830, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.6tz,12/3,12/10,12/17, 12/24,12/31,1/7

NOTICE OF FORMATION (LLC). Name MSH 1624 LLC. Articles of Organization filed with NY Dept. of State on 10/26/2017. Office location: Steuben County. NY DOS shall mail copy of process to: C/O Bleckner P.C., Attn: Benjamin MIckle, ESQ., 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 6440 NEW YORK, NY 10118. Purpose: Any lawful activity. 6tz

NOTICE OF FORMATION (LLC). Name ALEXANDER C. PROPERTY LLC. Articles of Organization filed with NY Dept. of State on 10/25/2017. Office location: Steuben County. NY DOS shall mail copy of process to: YIU HUNG LIU., 164-19 86TH Road,JAMAICA NY 11432. Purpose: Any lawful activity. 6tz

NOTICE OF FORMATION (LLC). Name 8314 5 AVE LLC. Articles of Organization filed with NY Dept. of State on 11/06/2017. Office location: Steuben County. NY DOS shall mail copy of process to:The LLC, 8314 5th AVE,,Brooklyn NY 14209. Purpose: Any lawful activity. 6tz

Inspiration Estates, LLC. Filed with SSNY on 5/14/12. Office: Chemung County. SSNY designated as agent for process &amp; shall mail to: 3157 A Lake Rd Horseheads NY 14845. Purpose: any lawful 6tz, 12/24,12/31,1/7,1/14,1/21,1/28

1141 Broadway, LLC. Filed with SSNY on 10/10/17. Office: Chemung County. SSNY designated as agent for process &amp; shall mail to: 148 Mountain View Dr Pine City NY 14871. purpose: Any lawful

JM Elmira Realty, LLC. Filed with SSNY on 11/7/17. Office: Chemung County. SSNY designated as agent for process &amp; shall mail to: 105 E Miller St Elmira NY 14904. Purpose: any lawful Any lawful

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NOTICE OF FORMATION of BEAGLE HUNTERS LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Secretary of State (SSNY) 11/29/2017 Office Location Steuben County, NY DOS shall mail copy of process to: Edwin Smith 4902 Mc Master Rd. Cameron, NY 14819. Any lawful business purpose. 6tz 12/24,12/31,1/7,1/14,1/21,1/28

Notice of Formation (LLC). Name: DSB SKATING, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with NY Dept. of State on 9/22/17. Office location Steuben County. Ny DOS shall mail process to. The LLC, 23 Emerson Street, Dix Hill, NY 11746. Purpose: Any lawful a c t i v i t y . 6 t z 11/26,12/3,12/10,12/17,12/24,12/31

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Sex offender faces felony charges By Stephen Borgna Steuben Courier

CAMPBELL – A registered sex offender was arrested and charged with two felonies Monday after police received information he was advertising online to teach mixed martial arts from a studio in his home, according to the Steuben County Sheriff ’s Department. Vernon I. Vanzile, 36, of Meads Creek Road in Painted Post, was charged Monday with fail-

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ing to register or verify as a sex offender and failure to notify DCJS of change of internet or internet identities, both class E felonies. Police said they originally received a complaint that Vanzile, a registered level 3 sex offender, was allegedly advertising to teach martial arts to children out of his home on Meads Creek Road. The MMA studio was called “KayoPro.” As a level 3 registered sex

offender, police said Vanzile was required to notify the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services and SteuVANZILE ben County Sheriff ’s Office of this information, and allegedly failed to do so. A subsequent investigation revealed Vanzile had several internet profiles on social media and other internet sites, according to police.

“He can’t create any new identity or advertise or represent himself on the internet as anyone other than any approved identity,” said Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard. Allard said there is no law preventing Vanzile from running an MMA studio because he was no longer on probation or parole from his previous prison sentence. However, he allegedly had not notified police and wasn’t clear about his online identity.

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Estate planning workshop slated Is your estate plan a comprehensive estate plan which includes all of the five critical documents? Do you know what could happen if you don’t have one or more of these documents in place? Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County is offering a free workshop to answer these questions, Five Critical Estate Planning Documents …and five more you may want to consider on two upcoming dates: • Monday, Jan. 8 from 1-3 p.m. at the Corning Senior Citizens Center, 1 Park Lane, Corning. • Wednesday, Jan. 17 from 2-4 p.m. at the Cohocton Public Library, 8 Maple Ave., Cohocton . Patrick Roth, Elder Law Attorney, CPA from Corning, will lead both workshops and discuss such topics as: • What can happen if you never get around to completing your plan? • What do each of these documents do and what happens if you don’t have them. • Learn how to prevent disaster from striking you and your loved ones. The workshop is free, but registration is required. Please call Cornell Cooperative Extension at 607664-2300 to reserve a space. For more details visit PutKnowledgeTo Work.org.

Students educate youngsters ONEONTA – Trenton Hickey of Savona, and a group of SUNY Oneonta students helped educate an entire elementary school of children this semester on the basics of environmental sustainability and stewardship. Through the college’s Harvest Share Buddies service learning initiative, biology and sociology students spent time in 12 different classrooms at Riverside Elementary School in Oneonta, teaching children about food, the environment and plant biology. In their assigned K-5 classrooms, SUNY Oneonta students presented weekly interactive lessons and got to know the children. Hickey is studying Environmental Sustainability at SUNY Oneonta. • Submitted

Vanzile was arraigned in Bath Town Court and remanded to Steuben County Jail without bail. He is scheduled to reappear in January. Vanzile previously served approximately three years in prison between 2003 and 2006 for promoting a sexual performance by a child and second degree sodomy, both class E felonies, according to state records.

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On Thursday, Dec. 14, the Bath Elks Lodge #1547 held their first blanket giveaway of the year. This is an annual event funded by the Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant. Pictured are the volunteers who helped hand out blankets to the residents at the Fred and Harriett Taylor Nursing Home. From left: Kim Clark, Reggie Hoffman, Martha Wraight, Santa (Jim Kennedy), Kate Hoffman, Rew VanAtta, ER Bob Gelder and Tammie Gelder. Over 100 blankets were given out and Christmas carols were sung to the residents. A great time was had by all!

Beaver Dams resident sentenced to 2 years ROCHESTER – A Beaver Dams woman was convicted Wednesday on conspiracy to manufacture and distribute methamphetamine. Wendy Kennedy, 39, of Beaver Dams, was sentenced to 24 months in prison by Chief U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. Assistant U.S. Attorney Katelyn M. Hartford, who handled the case, said that between June 2012 and May 4, 2016, Wendy Kennedy provided her brother and co-conspirator Scott Kennedy with equipment and materials, including pseudoephedrine, with the knowledge and intent that her brother would use them to manufacture methamphetamine. Wendy Kennedy also obtained quantities of methamphetamine from her brother, which he had manufactured, that she then distributed to her own customers, officials said. During the course of the conspiracy, Scott Kennedy distributed large amounts of methamphetamine with and to people throughout the area of Schuyler, Chemung, and Steuben Counties in New York. Wendy Kennedy used and maintained 2200 County Route 19, in Dix, for the purpose of manufacturing and distributing methamphetamine, officials said. She permitted her brother to manufacture methamphetamine at this location, and the defendant used that location to sell methamphetamine to others. Scott Kennedy, and three other defendants, Jared Mendez, Terry Champion, and Quinton Harrison, have also been convicted. The sentencing is the result of an investigation by the New York State Police, Special Investigations Unit, the New York State Police, CNET Southern Tier, the Schuyler County Sheriff ’s Department and the Schuyler County District Attorney’s Office.

BATH - A traffic stop turned into an arrest last Sunday on I-86 in the Town of Bath. New York State Troopers from the Bath barracks arrested two New York City men, Manuel Williams, age 33, and Joshua Marshall, age 24, both of New York City, New York. According to Troopers, Williams and Marshall were charged with one count each of Trademark Counterfeiting in the 3rd Degree (a class “A” misdemeanor), with Williams additionally charged with one count of False Personation (a class “B” misdemeanor). Troopers allege that, during the evening of Dec. 10, a Trooper conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 86 in the Town of Bath for a traffic law violation on a vehicle being operated by Williams. Williams allegedly gave the Trooper a false name when questioned, allegedly to avoid arrest for outstanding warrants in other jurisdictions. Both he and his passenger, Marshall, were subsequently found to possess a quantity of counterfeit NFL team T-shirts that they had been allegedly selling at area sporting events without authorization. Williams and Marshall were arraigned in the Town of Bath Court before Town Justice Watches and released on their own recognizance, with direction to reappear in the Town of Bath Court on Jan. 3, 2018 at 3 p.m.

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