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Fuller 155 donates to OpOverwatch, a ministry that serves first responders
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LOCKPORT – Representatives from Fuller 155 presented a $2,000 donation to OpOverwatch, an organization based in Lockport that serves law enforcement officers, correction officers, dispatchers, military personnel, firefighters and EMS personnel.
Pictured from left include Orleans County Sheriff Chris Bourke, Fuller 155 volunteer Savanna Watts, OpOverwatch founder and executive director David Budz, Fuller 155 volunteer Jason watts, and Scott Buffin, deputy director of the Orleans County Emergency management Agency.
The donation is part of the proceeds from the fourth annual Fuller 155 Suicide Awareness Basket Raffle on Sept. 20. That event supports suicide awareness and prevention in memory of the late Erin Fuller, a deputy sheriff who died by suicide on Sept. 12, 2015.
Barker/Roy-Hart will host CSP in semi Friday
Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Jakob West and his Barker/Roy-Hart teammates will host CSP in the semifinals of the Section VI Class C playoffs at 7 p.m. Friday at Barker.
Taking aim at earning a first trip to the sectional finals, Barker/Roy-Hart will host Clymer/Sherman/Panama (CSP) in the semifinals of the Section V Class C football playoffs at 7 p.m. Friday at Barker.
The victor will advance to the November 13 Class C finals at the University of Buffalo against the winner of Friday’s other semifinal between Falconer/Cassadaga Valley/Maple Grove and Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Brocton.
Both teams reached the semis with lopsided quarterfinal victories as Barker/Roy-Hart downed Portville 47-14 and CSP bested Cleve Hill 43-0.
CSP is led by quarterback Gavin Burchanowski who has passed for 479 yards and 7 touchdowns and rushed for 755 yards and 13 TDs. Blake Backerink is the Wolfpack’s leading rusher with 792 yards and 9 TDs.
Barker/Roy-Hart’s ground attack is led by Carter DerSarkissian with 1,755 yards and 29 touchdowns. Aaron Bowerman has rushed for 704 yards and 5 TDS, Jeff Waters 329 yards and 2 TDs and Owen Maedl 329 yards and 6 TDs.
Bulls quarterback Max Townsend had passed for 365 yards and 7 TDs. His main receivers have been Ashton Ark with 16 receptions for 186 yards and 4 TDs and DerSarkissian with 8 catches for 116 yards and 3 TDs.
Winners of 8 in a row now, Barker/Roy-Hart brings an 8-1 record into the semis while CSP is 7-2.
Medina man gets 5 years in prison for first-degree sex abuse
Taylor Valovic
ALBION – A Medina man was sentenced to five years in state prison this morning by Orleans County Court Judge Sanford Church.
Taylor Valovic, 30, pleaded guilty o July 29 to first-degree sex abuse. He admitted in court to putting his hand on a girl’s private parts for his sexual gratification. The victim is under age 11.
Valovic was already on probation for a previous sexual offense. His attorney said Valovic has completed courses and has been working on his mental health while in the county jail. The lawyer asked for no more than 2 years in prison.
District Attorney Susan Howard asked for five years, the maximum in a plea agreement.
Judge Church opted for the maximum, noting Valovic was already on probation when he committed the most recent crime.
Valovic also will have 10 years of post-release supervision when he is released from prison.
He apologized for the crime when he was given the chance to speak during sentencing.
“I am sorry for what I did,” he said.
Write-in candidate appreciates support in Clarendon campaign
Editor:
To my family, friends, and neighbors, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support. Having you alongside me has meant more than I can say.
Although I am disappointed by the outcome, my commitment to Clarendon remains unchanged. Regardless of how we voted, I hope we can come together around our shared goal of a peaceful, safe community for all, guided by character, integrity, and respect for one another.
I remain concerned about the tone of the campaign and the lack of clear proposals from Fred, to ease financial pressures on residents. These concerns deserve thoughtful discussion and practical solutions.
I encourage Fred Seeman to prioritize transparency and constructive dialogue, and I hope residents with different perspectives will have a voice in that conversation. I, along with 181 residents, will continue to follow developments closely, with a focus on accountability and the well-being of our entire community.
I also encourage residents to get involved with our Historical Society and take an active interest in its board elections. Community participation offers an opportunity to hear different perspectives and work toward shared goals. The Historical Society meets on the third Wednesday of every month. Let us move forward with mutual respect and a commitment to Clarendon’s future.
This has been an amazing journey, and I am truly grateful to each of you who shared it with me. Your support has meant so much to me. I have no regrets, and I am proud of the race I ran, the vision I shared for our community, and my commitment to staying focused on the issues that matter to Clarendon.
Thank you for being part of my journey,
Kathy Harnischfeger
Clarendon
Lyndonville/Barker has two G-R All Stars
Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Lyndonville/Barker’s G-R All-Stars Brody Hazel, left, and Jesus Reyes Rosario.
Two Lyndonville/Barker players, seniors Jesus Reyes Rosario and Brody Hazel, have earned Genesee Region League boys soccer All Star honors.
Reyes Rosario scored 10 goals and had 11 assists.
Hazel made 101 saves in goal and registered five shutouts.
Lyndonville/Barker also had four G-R Honorable Mention selections including senior Michael Alexander, juniors Amir Zimmerman and Drew LaGreca and sophomore Maddox Smith.
Ortt, Hawley cruise to re-election to State Legislature
Photos by Tom Rivers: State Sen. Rob Ortt, left, and Assemblyman Steve Hawley speak during campaign events in Orleans County on Aug. 16.
Orleans County two representatives in the State Legislature were overwhelmingly re-elected on Tuesday.
Rob Ortt won another two-year term in the State Senate for the 62nd District and Steve Hawley will be back for another term in State Assembly for the 139th District.
They two have seldom had challengers in their districts that are heavily Republican.
Hawley, a Batavia resident, has been in the Assembly for over 20 years. He was first elected on Feb. 28, 2006 in a special election.
He was challenged by Sarah Wolcott, a Democrat from Batavia. Wolcott organized protests against Donald Trump, which attracted several hundred people. She ran made opposition to data centers a focus of her campaign.
Hawley secured 69.7 percent of the vote in a district that includes three counties. He had his largest margin in Orleans County with 74.1 percent of the vote. Here are the totals in the three counties: Orleans – Hawley, 9,901, and Wolcott, 3,461; Genesee – Hawley, 15,506, and Wolcott, 5,863; Monroe – Hawley, 7,471 and Wolcott, 4,950.
Ortt, a North Tonawanda resident, was first elected 12 years ago. He is also the Republican conference leader in the State Senate.
He was challenged by Thomas Arida, a political activist and organizer from North Tonawanda. He has worked on over 150 campaigns at the local, state and federal levels.
Ortt won with 62 percent of the vote in a district that includes all of Niagara and Orleans, and part of western Monroe counties. Orleans gave him his largest margin of support at 73.0 percent.
Here are the totals in the three counties: Orleans – Ortt, 9,754, and Arida, 3,597; Niagara – Ortt, 46,706, and Arida, 30,222; Monroe – Ortt, 15,730 and Arida, 10,129.
Hospice of Orleans will give community presentations this month at 3 local libraries
Press Release, Hospice of Orleans
ALBION – Hospice of Orleans, the trusted provider of hospice care in Orleans County, recognizes National Hospice and Palliative Care Month this November by highlighting the exceptional, personalized care available to patients and families when they need it most.
Every day, the Hospice of Orleans team helps individuals and families navigate life’s most difficult moments with dignity, compassion, and respect. The month also provides an opportunity to recognize the dedicated professionals who make this care possible and raise awareness of the comfort and support hospice can offer throughout the community.
Throughout November, Hospice of Orleans will host educational presentations at local libraries to help community members learn more about hospice care. Members of the care team will be available to meet attendees, share information, and answer questions.
Presentation schedule:
- Lee-Whedon Memorial Library: November 10 at 1:30 p.m.
- Community Free Library: November 17 at 11:45 a.m.
- Yates Town Library: November 30 at 2:30 p.m.
No RSVP is required. For more information, please call Hospice of Orleans at 585-589-0809.
Tenney ‘deeply grateful’ for re-election to NY-24th District
Claudia Tenney
OSWEGO — Congresswoman Claudia Tenney won re-election in New York’s 24th District against Alissa Ellman, a Democrat from Lockport.
The Republican-dominated district includes 14 counties and runs from Niagara County through Orleans, the Finger Lakes and northern New York. Tenney had 70 percent of the vote in Orleans, 9,331 votes to 4,040 for Ellman.
Tenney issued this statement on Tuesday night:
“I am deeply grateful to the people of New York’s 24th District for once again placing their trust in me to represent them in Congress. Every time the people of this district put their faith in me, I am reminded of just how much that trust means. These are the communities I love, the people I care deeply about, and the place I am so honored to fight for.
“Over the past term, as a member of the Ways and Means Committee, I helped make the 2017 tax cuts permanent, fought to lower costs for hardworking families, seniors, and vulnerable people, secured critical funding for our communities, and continued standing up for our farmers, law enforcement officers, and veterans.
“Serving the hardworking people of Upstate New York is the honor of my lifetime. I never forget who sent me to Washington or the responsibility I have to them. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for allowing me to continue this important work. I will never take your trust for granted, and I will keep fighting every day for a stronger, safer, and more prosperous Upstate New York.”
Voters choose sanity, ethics in Blue Wave
Editor:
Yes. Sanity, ethics and reality have prevailed. America – the Real America – is back.
Now for the sake of our grandchildren may both sides work together to repair the damage done by our not taking the danger of a demigod seriously.
Bipartisanship can happen if the Republicans accept that he is not a deniable threat any more and that compromise and cooperation is their job.
Bruce Kirby
Albion
Hochul re-elected governor; Blakeman had strong support in Orleans County
Photo from Office of the Governor: Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks during a roundtable on Oct. 27 at LaGuardia Community College in Queens about an expansion in free community college.
Kathy Hochul was re-elected as governor of New York, winning a second term over Bruce Blakeman, according to the Associated Press.
Blakeman, a Republican and Nassau County executive, had strong support in Orleans County, getting 71.3 percent of the vote.
Here are the vote totals in Orleans County for the state offices on the ballot and the 24th Congressional District:
Representative to Congress 24th District – Alissa J. Ellman (Dem, Wor), 4,040 votes, against Claudia Tenney (Rep, Con), 9,331 votes
Governor and Lt. Governor – Kathy Hochul and Adrienne Adams (Dem, Wor), 3,872 votes; Bruce Blakeman and Todd Hood (Rep, Con, Vote Affordable), 9,679 votes
Comptroller – Thomas DiNapoli (Dem, Wor), 4,785 votes; Joseph Hernandez (Rep, Con), 8,449
Attorney General – Letitia James (Dem, Wor), 3,997 votes; Saritha Komatireddy (Rep, Con), 9,309 votes
State Senate 62nd District – Thomas Arida (Dem, Wor), 3,597 votes; Robert Ortt (Rep, Con), 9,754 votes
Member of State Assembly 139th District – Sarah Wolcott (Dem), 3,461 votes; Stephen Hawley (Rep, Con), 9,901 votes
Justices of the Supreme Court, 8th JD (4 positions available)
Craig Bucki (Dem, Wor), 3,509 votes
Anne Joynt (Dem, Wor), 4,603 votes
Michael Amodeo (Dem, Rep, Wor), 10,105 votes
Robert Richardson (Dem, Rep, Con), 11,062 votes
Deanne Tripi (Rep, Con), 8,698 votes
Jonathan Hickey (Rep, Con), 8,024 votes
Robert Vario (Con), 1,278 votes
