LYONS: Joyce Ethel Leonard, 86, entered eternal rest on Monday, May 14, 2018, at the Oswego Hospital. Joyce was born the daughter of the late Calvin and Bertha Leary on Wednesday, January 13, 1932, in Lyons, NY. She spent her life in the Lyons area, graduating from Lyons High School class of 1950. She started working for Wayne County 911 as a dispatcher following that she worked and retired from the Newark Developmental Center where she worked as a Secretary. Joyce and Richard enjoyed camping and spending time with their many friends at Dowie-Dale Campground in Mexico, NY for several years. Joyce will be remembered by the love of her life Richard Galbraith; her daughter, Cindy (John Shaw) Enos; grandchildren, David, Mark and Michael; son, Kim (Sharon) Cornwell; grandchildren, Josh and Erin; son, Andrew Cornwell; granddaughter, Latisha; son, Wayne Cornwell; granddaughter, Alexa; several great-grandchildren. All services will be private. You may write a memory or condolence to the family by visiting watermanfuneralhome.com
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McDonald, Clinton H.
NEWARK: Age, 81, died Monday (May 14, 2018) at his home. He was born in Newark on July 5, 1936, the son of the late Harlow and Vivian Smith McDonald. Clinton attended Newark Schools and in 1953 joined the the US Marine Corps. serving the next nine years as a field radio operator. He was a member of the August Mauer Post American Legion. Clinton retired from the Newark School District where he had been a custodian and head of maintenance for many years. Clinton is survived by his children William (Heidi) McDonald of Erie, Pa, David (Tammy) Kotvis of Lyons, James McDonald of Newark, Dawn (Timothy) Mathis of Lyons, Douglas (Robin) McDonald of Newark, David McDonald of Newark, Kevin (Kristina) McDonald of Waterloo and Mark (Felicia) McDonald of Newark; many grandchildren and several great grandchildren; his siblings Arlene Hale of Palm Coast, Fl, Beverly (George) Hardy of Dayton, OH, William (Donna) of AZ, and Barbara Herne of Newark; many nieces and nephews. He was predecease by a son Clinton. Friends may call Saturday (April 19th) from 11 am to 1 pm at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark, NY where a funeral service will follow at 1 PM. Burial will be in Newark Cemetery. Memorials, in his name, may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 333 Westmoreland Drive, Rochester, New York 14620. murphyandsonsfuneralhome.com
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McNett, Joyce E.
SODUS: Age 87, passed away peacefully on May 14th surrounded by her family.
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Esley, Shirley Jean
ONTARIO: Passed away peacefully on May 15th, 2018. Predeceased by her parents Warren and Mildred Collison; husband Elliott J. Esley and brother-in-law Elywin Esley. Survived by her children, Craig (Kathy) Esley, Kim (Tom) Kramer; grandchildren, Kyle Esley, Amber (Kyle) Dellaporta, Lindsay (Craig) Wiegand, Lauren (Mike) Finnity, Rebecca (Claudio) Crisostomo and Fred Allman; 16 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Esther Esley; nieces, nephews and cousins; her best friend of 66 years Ginny Faro; Bea “Sis” Schroeder and many other dear friends and relatives. Shirley enjoyed spending time at her cottage in Star Lake. She loved swimming, crossword puzzles, playing the accordion, chatting on the telephone with her friends, and was a pro at playing horseshoes. Shirley will be remembered for her love of music, her wonderful sense of humor and for being the proud matriarch of her family. Family and friends are asked to join in a celebration of her life which will be held at the Ontario Country Club, 2101 Country Club Lane, Ontario, NY 14519, on Monday, May 21, 2018 from 4- 7 PM. The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff and volunteers at the Pines of Peace Comfort Care Home in Ontario and Lifetime Care Hospice. In her memory, donations can be given to the Pines of Peace Comfort Care Home, 2378 Ridge Road, Ontario NY 14519. To leave a condolence, light a candle, or upload a photo, please visit murphyfuneralservices.com.
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Conroy, Barbara H.
LYONS: Age 77, dies February 27, 2018 in Florida. Daughter of Mary and Arthur Hallows of Hannibal, NY. Survived by her husband of 60 years, David; son, Brian Conroy of Jacksonville, Fla. and granddaughter: Rebecca Gutschow of Lyons. Barbara was born on the family farm on Parsons Road. She walked to school at the Stone School House for the first 6 grades, then to Hannibal High. She couldn’t remember a time when she didn’t have to work. The summer she and David were going together, she helped his parents too. When Barb and David bought and restored and ran the water powered mill at Hannibal Center, she helped with everything from fixing the roof to the foundation and dam (over 20 years). One time there was a group of VIP guests at the Mill and David’s boss wouldn’t let him be there, so Barb started the waterwheel and sawed a log into lumber by herself. She was a prime example of a type “B” personality. When David was taking Civil Service exams, climbing through the ranks of engineers, she helped him study. When David’s work took them away, she worked for the State. One thing she did was to teach the state’s computer in Rochester to write checks. Before barb, they had been handwriting checks for as much as $100,000 to the counties and towns. She was First Mate on the Canandaigua Lady and on their own boat “Liberty”. When they retired, she was the First Mate on the “Tropic Star” in Florida. She fought cancer for ten years. She was the nicest person. Graveside service will be Tuesday, May 22, at 11 a.m. in Hannibal Cemetery, Hannibal, NY. Arrangements by Boeheim-Pusateri Funeral Home, Lyons NY.
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VanderMolen, Evert
PALMYRA: Evert passed away on May 15, 2018 at age 81. He was predeceased by his wife, Carol VanderMolen; brothers, Maynard, Peter and Charles VanderMolen. Evert is survived by his children, Jim (Eva) VanderMolen, Jeff (Stephanie) VanderMolen and Pam (Tim Williams) Bolger; grandchildren, Scott, Joe, Alex, Amanda and Megan; several nieces and nephews. Evert retired from Xerox, having worked for them for over 30 years. He was an avid bowler, enjoyed tending to his gardens and was a Palmyra Mason for many years. Family and friends may call from 4-7 PM on Monday (May 21) at Murphy Funeral & Cremation Chapels, 123 East Jackson St., Palmyra, NY, where his funeral service will be held on Tuesday (May 22) at 10 AM. Interment in Palmyra Village Cemetery. Contributions in Evert’s memory may be directed to the Wayne County Humane Society, 1475 County House Road, Lyons, NY 14489. To leave the family an online condolence, please visit murphyfuneralservices.com.
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Spink, Donna J.
LYONS: Age 71 of Sisson Street, died Tuesday May 15, 2018. Donna was born in Newark, on Feb. 5, 1947, daughter of Donald & Josephine Tavano Edwards. She worked for State of New York , NDC, for over 35 yrs. as a supervisor and as director of the Williamson Community Residence. She was an active member of the Lyons Elks Lodge 869, where she served twice as exalted Ruler of Lyons Elks Lodge, & was active with many Elks competitions & functions. She was a member of Humanity Chapter OES, where she served as Matron. Survived by 2 brothers: John ( Jane) Edwards of Montgomery, Alabama, Frank (Cathy) Edwards of Lyons, 1 sister, Patricia Piotrowski of Lyons, several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by Husband Bruce in 1998, & brother James Edwards. Services at convenience of family. Memorials to charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Boeheim-Pusateri Funeral Home, Lyons. visit pusaterifunerals.com
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Plassche, Sara S.
SODUS: Age 42, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 15th, 2018 at RGH. She was predeceased by her mother, Rebecca Cruz in 2012. She is survived by Jeffrey; children, Jared & Cara; father, Jose Cruz; 2 brothers, David Darling and Eric Cruz; sister-in-law, Michelle Cruz; nieces and nephew, Molly, Ava and Sam Cruz; and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends and family are invited to call 2pm-4pm & 7pm-9pm, Tuesday, May 22nd at the Norton Funeral Home, 45 W. Main St., Sodus, NY 14551. A celebration of life will be held at the convenience of the family. Condolences may be expressed at hsnorton.com
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Miller, Kenneth J.
WILLIAMSON: Entered into rest on May 16, 2018 at age 85. Predeceased by parents: Jacob and Blanche Miller; brother: Darrell Miller. Ken proudly served our country in the United States Navy. He was a lifetime member of the Williamson American Legion Post #394 and the Williamson Fire Company. Survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Marilyn “Poopsie,” adored children: Brian (Sherri) Miller, Lisa (Jeff Bliek) O’Neil, Gary (Tracy Nolte), Stephen (Laurie), Amy (Mike Tunley) Miller; grandchildren: Ryan O’Neil, Lindsay Burch, Ashley Hill, Stephanie LeRoy, Halie and Shane Miller, Brittany and Brendan Barres, and Josh Beck; great grandchildren: Kinlee and Madison Burch, Braylon and Jayda Hill, Cooper Ambrose; sister: Marjorie Hillegeer; brother: Paul Miller; sister in law: Marlene Mables, brother in law: LaVern (Dorothy) Hubright; many extended family members and friends. Calling hours will be held on (Thursday) May 24, 2018 from 2-4pm and 6-8p at Young Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held on (Friday) May 25, 2018 at 1:30pm at the funeral home followed by burial with military honors in Marion Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Williamson American Legion. Online condolences can be expressed at youngfuneralhomeny.com
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FDA names drugmakers accused of blocking cheaper generics
By LINDA A. JOHNSON
AP Medical Writer
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) U.S. drug regulators are publicizing information on brand-name drugmakers that use what government officials call “gaming tactics” to block cheaper copycat versions.
The Food and Drug Administration’s new webpage names the makers of more than 50 brandname drugs, some carrying six-figure annual price tags, who are under scrutiny. The agency also lists how many inquiries it has received from generic drugmakers who say they are having trouble getting access to the brand-name drugs.
Generic drug companies generally require 1,000 to 1,500 units, such as pills, of a brand-name drug to create much-cheaper drugs with identical active ingredients and effects. The FDA says brand-name drugmakers sometimes refuse to sell generic companies drugs that may need extra safety monitoring or bar drug wholesalers from selling other medicines to generic drugmakers.
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NY to invest $1.4M in efforts to fight gambling addiction
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) New York state is investing $1.4 million in efforts to fight gambling addiction.
The state’s Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services announced Tuesday that the funding will go toward campaigns to spread awareness of the signs of problem gambling, as well as treatment and recovery services for those struggling with the disease. Every year the state awards the funding to a provider who administers the money.
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, says the funding is intended to help the state strike a balance between offering more gambling options and ensuring there are resources available to help those struggling with addiction or at risk of developing a problem.
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Williamson man charged with second DWI has 6 year-old in back seat
After receiving a citizen complaint of a vehicle all over the road on Friday (5/11), Newark Village Police reported stopping the vehicle for Crossing the Center Line at 4:50 p.m.
The driver, Michael D. Dragicevich, age 36, of 6317 Bennett Street in Williamson was subsequently arrested for Felony DWI for a prior DWI conviction within the last 10 years; BAC with a blood alcohol level of .13%;Aggravated DWI with a Child (a 6 yearold child in a car seat).
A sister came and picked the child up. Dragicevich was arraigned and released on his own recognizance to reappear in Newark Village Court on June 6th.
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Aleks’ Place
Don’t let Aleksandra Dewa’s size, her girl-next-door demeanor, or her FlexFuel’ed Ford Escape you.
The back window of her white SUV tells a clearer story.
To the left of the Ford emblem, just over her “Princess” licence plate, a gold bumper sticker reads “Don’t Tread on My Gun Rights,” with the famous rattlesnake from the Gasden flag. To the right, a black sticker with a red cross that says, “GIVE BLOOD. PLAY RUGBY.”
Like the spelling of her name, Aleks is anything but typical vice president of baseball operations. Which is exactly why Bob Ohmann decided to hire the 21 year-old Newark native to help run the Geneva Red Wings of the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League.
“Her older sister, Theresa, had worked with us, in Newark in 2011,” Ohmann recalls from his family-named movie theater in Lyons. “They’re a hard working family. So a few years back, I hired Aleks for the Pilots and she’s spent her summers with us in one form or another ever since.
“She’s got the perfect personality to help run the show for us in Geneva.”
The 2015 Our Lady of Mercy graduate just finished her junior year at Salve Regina University at Newport, Rhode Island, where she plays Rugby. The most important lesson?
“Teamwork is the most important thing,” she recalls. “It’s more important than you think. It’s good to know, like in Rugby, that we’re all here together; that nobody is doing this alone.”
And working for a baseball team is the perfect way to continue that learning experience, which is part of the reason Aleks returned to work for the Ohmanns.
“The sports world changes all the time,” she adds. “You never know what you’re gonna get each game, so you have to be on your toes all the time, and I think what I’m gonna learn from is how to handle the changes as they come at me. This isn’t a typical 9-to-5 job with usual tasks. Here, you have to be ready for anything.”
The Red Wings were purchased by the Ohmanns in 2016 and are celebrating 60 years of baseball in Geneva. McDonough Park has gotten a facelift, with freshly-painted stands, offices and a brand-new PA system. And Aleks looks to continue the vision for the Red Wings that’s been carried by Bob’s other ballclub, the Pilots, where she learned both in sales and as an intern, how a baseball team is run.
And there’s a lot to that, as the Financial Management major has seen over her tenure on Rt. 31.
As atypical as Aleks may be, you won’t see her in a suit-and-tie, nor spending the day behind the desk. In the Big Leagues, there are ticket offices, clubhouse attendants, grounds crews, merchandisers, concessions, personnel people and, of course, players.
In Geneva, like she saw in Newark, she’ll be handling ALL that.
That includes laundry, locker room set-up, travel schedules, buying and selling refreshments, weather-watching, YouTube live-streaming, maintaining the field, plumbing, advertising, leading a staff, dealing with players and parents, dealing with fans, keeping the place friendly, cooking, knowing when to tell somewhen “when” at the new Beer Hut, and looking ahead. Quite a task. Oh, and predictably, the unpredictable nuisances that crop-up for a ballclub, chronicled in shows like IFC’s “Brockmire.”
She knows what’s coming. And she knows she can handle it. And she wants fans to know that she’s got a great team behind her, and on the field, that will make their trips to McDonough Park refreshing in 2018.
“I want the people of Geneva see the Red Wings as part of the community and not just a random team that shows-up every summer,” she says. “I want the Red Wings to be talked about during the year and have people be excited for summer that the Red Wings are here, and not just us show up and people be like, ‘Cool. They’re here for a summer. That’s it.’ So it would be nice to integrate ourselves into the community.”
“Geneva First” is the Wings unofficial motto for 2018. Baseball may be the reason for fans to come to the ballpark, but the Wings brass, including Aleks, want fans to get a taste of everything Geneva has to offer, whether it’s local businesses, upcoming events, year-round experiences, and many more. Each game program is meant to be a fundraiser and promotional tool for local businesses and every game is intended to be a trade show for businesses who wish to participate.
While the Wings home opener is Saturday June 2, Aleks’ season has already begun. She knows she has a lot ahead of her, but she’s focused and ready for what 2018 will bring. But, like her personality, don’t let her fool you. There’s one thing she wants to accomplish her first year in Geneva more than anything else:
“I want a ring,” she says with a laugh. “I want a championship.”
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“Huzzah!” for the Twelfth Annual Jane Austen Ball
“MAGic” was in the air during a celebration of early 19th century British author Jane Austen at the Memorial Art Gallery’s (MAG) Cutler Union Ballroom on Sunday, April 29, 2018 in Rochester, NY for the twelfth annual Jane Austen Ball. The event was hosted by Country Dancers of Rochester (CDR) www.CDRochester.org and the Central and Western New York Region of the Jane Austen Society of North America www.JASNA.org. It is largest and most popular of the four English Country balls held by CDR each year.
Over eighty dancers and several observers enjoyed the elegance of this Jane Austen Ball celebrated in Regency period attire. Guests were from the Finger Lakes region of NY as well as PA, NJ and Canada. The Dance Mistress was Judi Rivkin of Ewing Township southwest of Princeton, NJ. Live music was performed by, “Serendipity.” Musicians were Barb Seppeler of Newark NY – Piano, Laurie Giroux Williams of Newark – Flute and Molly Jaynes Wilson of Rochester NY – Violin.
As was traditional during Jane Austen’s time, the afternoon’s dancing beganwith a stunning minuet performance of the Passapie de España by JosephineGaeffke of Brighton NY and Padraic Neville of Fairport NY. Neville commented, “Dancing the Passapiewith Josephine was wonderful, the hardest dance by far I’ve tried. The musicians kept the constant fast tempo with the clearly defined notes we needed.” Then all the dancers opened the ball with the
Grand March. Workshops in the weeks leading up to the ball enabled attendees to learn the seventeen additional dances with amusing names like the “Rakes of Rochester,” “Trip to Tunbridge” and “Mr Beveridge’s Maggot.”
Fancy Regency period attire wasadmired but not required. Dancers experienced the fun and energy commonly seen in Jane Austen film adaptations like Pride and Prejudice. Ball event coordinator Chris Cassidy thinks this Ball covers, “the three M’s: Movement, Music and Merriment.” About a dozen CDR organizers handled a silent auction, ticket sales, a raffle, sound, TV publicity, signage and printed program. The local region of the Jane Austen Society of North America subsidized the student tickets.
Dance Mistress Judi Rivkin was interviewed saying, “To me it’s all about community building and sharing with each other.” A few couples said, “I have never missed a Jane Austen Ball.” Another said, “I wouldn’t miss this for the world!” This unique dance and literary experience enriches the quality of life for the Finger Lakes region and beyond. #CDRocs
Submitted by Lisa C. Brown and David N. Boyer, Country Dancers of Rochester
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US births hit a 30-year low, despite good economy
By Mike Stobbe
AP Medical Writer
NEW YORK (AP) U.S. birth rates declined last year for women in their teens, 20s and, surprisingly, their 30s, leading to the fewest babies in 30 years, according to a government report released Thursday.
Experts said several factors may be combining to drive the declines, including shifting attitudes about motherhood and changing immigration patterns.
The provisional report, based on a review of more than 99 percent of the birth certificates filed nationwide, counted 3.853 million births last year. That’s the lowest tally since 1987.
Births have been declining since 2014, but 2017 saw the greatest yearto- year drop, about 92,000 less than the previous year.
That was surprising, because baby booms often parallel economic booms, and last year was a period of low unemployment and a growing economy.
But other factors are likely at play, experts said.
One may be shifting attitudes about motherhood among millennials, who are in their prime child-bearing years right now. They may be more inclined to put off child-bearing or have fewer children, researchers said.
Another may be changes in the immigrant population, who generate nearly a quarter of the babies born in the U.S. each year. For example, Asians are making up a larger proportion of immigrants, and they have typically had fewer children than other immigrant groups.
Also, use of IUDs and other longacting forms of contraception has been increasing.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report also found: -The rate of births to women ages 15 to 44, known as the general fertility rate, sank to a record low of about 60 per 1,000.
-Women in their early 40s were the only group with higher birth rates in 2017, up 2 percent from the year. The rate has been rising since the early 1980s.
-The cesarean section rate rose by a tiny amount after having decreased four years. Studies have shown C-sections are more common in first-time births involving older moms. -Rates of preterm and low birth weight babies
rose for the third straight year, possibly for the same reason.
-Birth rates for teens continued to nosedive, as they have since the early 1990s. In 2017, they dropped 7 percent from the year before.
-Rates for women in their 20s continued to fall and hit record lows. They fell 4 percent.
-Perhaps most surprising, birth rates for women in their 30s fell slightly, dipping 2 percent for women ages 30 to 34 and 1 percent for women 35 to 39.
Birth rates for women in their 30s had been rising steadily to the highest levels in at least half a century, and women in their early 30s recently became the age group that has the most babies.
That decline caused some experts’ eyebrows to shoot up, but they also noted the dip was very small.
“It’s difficult to say yet whether it marks a fundamental change or it’s just a blip,” said Hans-Peter Kohler, a University of Pennsylvania demographer who studies birth trends.
Another notable finding: The current generation is getting further away from having enough children to replace itself.
The U.S. once was among a handful of developed countries with a fertility rate that ensured each generation had enough children to replace it.
The rate in the U.S. now stands less than the standard benchmark for replacement. It’s still above countries such as Spain, Greece, Japan and Italy, but the gap appears to be closing.
A decade ago, the estimated rate was 2.1 kids per U.S. woman. In 2017, it fell below 1.8, hitting its lowest level since 1978. “That’s a pretty remarkable decline,” said Dr. John Santelli, a Columbia University professor of population and family health and pediatrics.
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“Bed City” event raises funds for Family Promise of Wayne County
Family Promise of Wayne County is moving closer to its mission to help homeless families regain housing, livelihood, independence, dignity and stability in their lives. “Bed City,” held last week at Park Presbyterian Church and Newark’s Central Park, raised approximately $6,500.
The event featured beds creatively decorated by county-wide youthgroups.Awardsarepresented to Newark Boy Scout Troop #122 for the “most original” and “most appealing to a young boy,” to Sodus Recreation and 21st Century for “most whimsical,” to Newark Interact for “most artistic,” to AECC Softball Team for “mostappealing to a young girl,” to Western Wayne Girl Scout Troop #1111 for “most appealing to a teenager,” and to theFamily Promise Board for “most representing the mission of family promise.” Attendees voted the Sodus group’s bed the “best bed” of event.
Family Promise of Wayne County is one of 200 plus local affiliates of the national organization Family Promise, founded in New Jersey in 1986.
Volunteers use their skills, knowledge and compassion to help homeless neighbors find employment, re-connect with society and restore their dignity.
The local Wayne County affiliate hopes to be serving families this summer. Our current need is for congregations who can offer hospitality space for families for four weeks out of a year. For more information and to join them in this important local mission please contact Linda Werts, 315331-6999.
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Local elections begin to take shape
In November, a number of local (County and State) races are open or contested. Local residents, with government in mind, are lining up to throw their hats in the ring in four local races: County Treasurer, County Coroner (2 positions), State Assembly for the 130th District, State Senate (54th district) .
The County Treasurer position is open following the death of long time Treasurer Thomas Warnick. Announcing their intent to run for the position in November are Republican candidates Patrick Schmitt and Alina Palis.
Schmitt is currently employed as the Wayne County Auditor, a job he has held since 2013. He also serves as Management Assistant to the County Administrator. He is a resident of Walworth NY, and a registered Republican.
“I will work to increase communication coming out of the Treasurer’s office to taxpayers, county departments, and with the Board of Supervisors. I would like to see the County Treasurer’s office be the hub for financial information about the county as a whole. I will continue to work with taxpayers to keep them in their homes and avoid property tax foreclosures as much as possible,” said Schmitt.
Palis is currently the Comptroller for the Wayne County Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, a job she has held for the last 3 years. As a resident of Wayne County, Alina Palis looks forward to the opportunity to serve the people in her community. She is a registered Republican. Palis is also Treasurer of the Newark Library.
She stated that: “The focus of the Treasurer position is to oversee the responsibility in keeping Wayne County financially viable and I will continue to work with the Deputy Treasurer and all the Town Supervisors along with the Board to look for opportunities to maximize the revenues received. I promise to serve the taxpayers of Wayne County, to be accountable, and to protect the money that will be used to keep the county fiscally viable.”
The position of Wayne County Coroner has recently undergone some significant changes. When the former Wayne County Coroner, Dr. David Hannan announced his retirement in 2015, the County scrambled to find someone suitable for the job. The requirements were the person must be a doctor, residing in Wayne County. Dr. Karen Nickells of Palmyra was elected to the position. When she stepped down, part way through the term, the heavy workload was then handled by the Monroe County Medical Examiner’s Office, Ontario County Coroner’s Office, a temporary part-time clerk, and a deputy coroner. Without the aid of a staff or part time person to help with the paperwork, the position had been a difficult one to handle.
The Wayne County Board of Supervisors and County Administrator Rick House put their heads together to determine how the position could best be filled. In December, the Board of Supervisors appointed former Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Keith Benjamin to the temporary position of part-time clerk/typist in the Coroner’s Office. He handles the administrative work currently for the County Coroner’s office. Benjamin, a local licensed funeral director, has indicated that he would not seek election to the position during this next election cycle.
Dr. Daniel Koretz of Ontario has held the position of Clerk to the Coroner in the interim. He is seeking election as one of the Coroners.
The supervisors voted to change the requirements of the office to include electing TWO coroners this November. The revamped Coroner’s Office will continue to include a part-time administrative assistant, and House, who also noted that the office now has, for the first time, a physical office in the Public Safety Building on Route 31.
The new requirements, according to a new local law, enacted by the Wayne County Board of Supervisors are: The number of Coroners to be elected shall be Two. The Term of Office of each elected coroner shall be four (4) years. A coroner elected must be a resident of the County of Wayne, as required by Public Officers Law, Section and they must be licensed by the State of New York as a Registered Professional Nurse, a Clinical Nurse Specialist, a Physician’s Assistant, a Nurse Practitioner, a Physician, or be a retired Police Officer with prior New York State certification.
The board had hoped that, with the new opening of requirements, it would encourage more candidates to step up.
To date, an announcement of intent to run has only come from Dr. Koretz Heis, a Doctor of Internal Medicine formerly with an office in Ontario, and currently working per-diem for Rochester General Health System.
Dr. Koretz stated that, as newly appointed Clerk to the Coroner, he has made several changes which will save the County money and improve the efficiency of the office. Koretz is a registered Republican.
The County is still seeking more candidates. The County Board of Elections can answer questions of the process.
For the opening for State Assembly in the 130th district, with long time Macedon resident, Assemblyman Bob Oaks retiring, several local residents have expressed an interest. The 130th district encompasses all of Wayne County and parts of Oswego and Cayuga Counties.
Wayne County resident, Brian Manktelow, who is currently the LyonsTown Supervisor and owner of a 1500 acre field crop farm operation, has made known his candidacy. Brian previously ran for the State Senate seat now held by Pam Helming.
“In Albany, I will ensure that the people of the 130th district have a voice at the table and never back down from a fight on the issues that matter to our local community. We need to protect our Second Amendment, rebuild our infrastructure and reduce the burden on hardworking local taxpayers.” said Manktelow.
Another local resident and politician expressing a keen interest in the position is Jerry Fremouw, the current Mayor of Clyde. Jerry has served has Mayor since 2009. He is a registered Republican.
Fremouw stated: “I believe with my experience as Village of Clyde Mayor for the past 10 years, Wayne County Village officials President for the past 6, and most recently being appointed to the NYCOM’S (New York Conference of Mayors) executive committee last year those accomplishments support my decision. I do believe the people of this district deserve choices and not predetermined selections. My hope is that each committee in this county keeps an open mind and will let the choice be made through a primary where the people can choose who represent them.”
Announcing his intent to run for the Assembly seat on the Democrat line is Scott Comegys. Scott owns a home and alpaca farm in Palmyra. Scott will make his “official” announcement in Palmyra Village Park on Wednesday at noon.
Comegys’s stated that throughout his life, he has been engaging with people of all walks of life. He states that he brings people together, listens and then tries his best to help them with common goals. He feels that a representative in government should hear the people they represent, work for the people they represent, and be accountable
to the people they represent. He believes that representation should result in progress, prosperity, and unity for the people of the nation.
For the position of New York State Senator, current Senator Pam Helming will seek reelection on the Republican line. The term is for 2 years. The 54th District includes all or parts of Cayuga, Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Tompkins and Wayne Counties.
Pam, a resident of Canandaigua and a registered Republican, has stated:“It has been an honor and privilege to represent the hardworking taxpayers of the Wayne-Finger Lakes region for the last year and a half. As state senator, I have worked to serve our communities and fight for the issues important to local families.”
Senator Helming was first elected in 2016, succeeding longtime State Senator Michael Nozzolio.
Challenging Helming for the position will be Kenan Baldridge, who current serves as Supervisor for the Town of Rose, a position he has held since 2013. He also served for 11 years on the Board of Education at the North Rose Wolcott School District. Baldridge has previously run for the State Senate. At that time he expressed his call for tightened ethics rules when it comes to outside income and corporate donation to end what he described as rampant corruption. He indicated that he wanted to ensure that rural and high need school districts receive a fair share of state funding. He also wants to address landfills, which affect communities across the 54th district. The High Acres Landfill in Macedon, he noted, is projected to be “as high as the Sibley Building in Rochester. I think somebody has got to get the Department of Environmental Conservation to change their waste management plan and close these landfills and not open any new ones and deal with our waste in some other way.”
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Corteville, Elizabeth
EAST PALMYRA/NEWARK: Entered into rest on May 17, 2018 at the age of 97. She is predeceased by her husband Oscar, sisters, Magdalena Geldof, Francis Zonneville; and brother, Albert Ryckbost. Survived by son, Gary (Tracy) Corteville; grandchildren, Evan, Taylor, Georgia, and 3 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and several friends. The family would like to thank the staff at the Wayne County Nursing Home, for all the wonderful care of their mother. Friends and family are invited to call Tuesday from 11AM till 1PM at the East Palmyra Christian Reformed Church, 2057 East Palmyra Port Gibson Rd., where the funeral will be held Tuesday 1PM immediately following calling hours. Donations may be made to the East Palmyra Christian School, 2023 East Palmyra Port Gibson Rd., Palmyra, NY 14522. Condolences may be expressed at stevensfhmarion.com
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Smith, Gloria M.
PALMYRA: Entered into rest on May 18, 2018 at the age of 80. She is predeceased by parents, Jenzel and Ethel Cook; siblings, Irving, Marilyn and Clayton Cook. She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years Richard, son, Heath (Aimee) Smith Sr.; grandchildren, Heath Jr., Bailee, Austin, sisters, Darlene (David) Pickering, Leona Quick, Linda Hart, Kathy Stromnes, Sylvia (Rick) St Denis; brothers, Wendel Cook, Larry (Debbie) Cook, Randy Cook, Bobby Cook, Daniel Cook; little dog, Buddy; several cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Friends and family are invited to a memorial service Friday May 25, 6PM at Stevens Funeral Home, 3896 Buffalo St., Marion, NY 14505. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lifetime Care, 800 West Miller St. Newark, NY 14513 or Marion Cemetery Assoc., 3689 Walworth Rd. Marion, NY 14505. Condolences may be expressed at stevensfhmarion.com
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Haak, Tilly
ONTARIO: Passed away on May 17, 2018.
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