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TOM O’MARA | 58TH DISTRICT KIMBERLY FEEHAN | TOWN OF CORNING SUPERVISOR Did you hear about A message to my taxpaying residents Women of Distinction? s a municipal offi- “The governor’s latest property tax relief specifically, the loss of A cial in the Town of proposal requires counties to fund more AIM funding equates to an or the past two Corning, I believe increase of .50 per $1,000 Fdecades, the New that it is critical to deliver government effi ciency studies that may result taxable assessed value on York State Senate a unified message to cor- in the loss of local services, thereby impinging my tax paying and hard- has annually observed rect misperceptions about on municipal home rule.” working residents of the Women’s History Month local government in New Town of Corning. throughout March with a York State. In addition to increas- tribute that’s become one of Citizens may have been ing AIM funding, our most successful yearly TOM O’MARA led askew because of services, recreation and funding) from cities, sustainable property tax tributes: the “Women of recent budget proposals social services, public towns and villages if relief requires meaningful Distinction” program. from Governor Andrew safety and economic the Legislature does not mandate relief, a stated The program takes place in 2006, following a long, Cuomo. As a local offi- development and plan- include his county-wide goal of the governor’s in two stages. First, in early illustrious and inspira- cial and Supervisor of ning. So, as the governor shared services property since he took office. As March, an exhibit in the tional career highlighted the Town of Corning, I pushes for yet another tax savings plan proposal of today, only a single Legislative Office Build- by her command of the dispute the governor’s set of efficiency plans in the budget. initiative toward mandate ing highlights Women Space Shuttle Columbia in oft-repeated message while most of the state is Withholding state relief has been enacted - a of Distinction from 1999 — when she became that local governments already operating under aid is no way to reduce Medicaid cap benefitting throughout the first female Shuttle are the primary cause of a current set of plans property taxes. State aid county governments. State’s history in the arts, Commander — and the high property taxes in through 2020, myself is a proven tool to lower Currently, our Steuben sciences, government, “Return to Flight” Discov- New York - pointing to and other municipalities property taxes and should County Medicaid cap is military, labor, education, ery mission in 2005. She decades of cooperation proudly point to a history not be conditioned on $20 million. Local gov- and social reform. This became the first American and shared services to of shared services where the adoption of another ernments are willing to exhibit includes a presti- woman to pilot a space keep tax hikes low, as well the average length of an unfunded mandate. AIM work with the governor gious group of more than shuttle, the Discovery, in as school districts’ hefty agreement spans 18 years. was cut in 2009 and again on how to achieve prop- 100 notable New York- 1995. She is also a member proportion of property tax The governor’s latest in 2010 and has been flat erty tax relief in New York ers from throughout our of the National Women’s bills of which I can fit 44 property tax relief pro- since 2011. State - just as they always history including Susan B. Hall of Fame in Seneca Falls. Town of Corning annual posal requires counties to The cuts alone rep- have. Why is it that we Anthony, Sojourner Truth Susan Hall was raised budgets into this year’s fund more government resent a nine percent municipalities are never and Eleanor Roosevelt. in Tompkins County, in 2017 Corning-Painted efficiency studies that reduction and when infla- given the opportunity to Proudly included in the the town of Ulysses, and Post’s budget. may result in the loss of tion is factored in, AIM partake in the process exhibit is a tribute to the is recognized as one of the New York’s 3,180 local services, thereby has fallen 17.6 percent. and yet are always vilified career and life of astronaut first women from New local governments have impinging on municipal Increasing AIM fund- in a manner that gives a and Elmira native Eileen York State to be accepted a long history of shar- home rule. Not only does ing by $152.8 million will false perception to our M. Collins, and a tribute as a Civil War nurse. She ing services and working the governor’s latest pro- make up for lost funding taxpaying residents that to Susan E. Hall, who was served in field hospitals together. Shared services posal not provide direct and help local govern- we municipalities are raised in Tompkins County on numerous Civil War occur in a wide variety funding to create these ments lower property the problem, when quite and is recognized as one battlefields, including Bull of areas including public new efficiency plans, the taxes. frankly, state government of the first women in New Run and Gettysburg. She works and transportation, governor seeks to with- With respect to and unfunded mandates York State to be accepted as was included in the Senate administrative/support hold state aid (aka AIM the Town of Corning are the problem. a nurse in the Civil War. exhibit at my request in 2011 Eileen Collins is an Amer- to coincide with the state ican hero. She is one of our and national observances of ANOTHER VIEW nation’s most distinguished the 150th Anniversary of the citizens and, to say the least, start of the Civil War. She we’re extremely proud of is a worthy reminder of the her as a native of Elmira. She selflessness, compassion retired from the National and bravery that distinguish Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) SEE O’MARA, A5 20# LP Tank Refill $1099 Plus tax Wade’s Farm & Home Inc. 94 Front St., Addison • 607-359-2424

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celebration of her life with Home of Hammondsport. a time of fellowship and Funeral Services will be food at the Heritage House held Tuesday March 7th at Colleges diff er on what they at Cavin-Cook Funeral 11 a.m. at the Hammond- Home. sport Methodist Church In lieu of flowers, memo- .Rev Paul J. Rowley will expect families to contribute rials may be made to The officiate and Interment Women in Pink, 315 E. 2nd with military honors will be f you have a student should not do is automati- consider giving a break to Ave, Gastonia, NC 28054. in Pleasant Valley Cemetery who’s planning on cally write off a college families with high medical Cavin-Cook Funeral Hammondsport In lieu of Igoing to college soon, because it has a higher expenses, while most will Home, Mooresville, is flowers, memorials should you likely have heard of tuition than another. not. Elizabeth ‘Beth’ serving the Bucio family. be made to the church. the Free Application for What counts is the final Generally speaking, it’s Federal Student Aid, or total you’d pay after all the a better idea to have assets Rogers Bucio Condolences may be made After the cemetery, to the family at www. everyone is invited to the FAFSA, as it’s commonly help the school is offering held in the parents’ names cavin-cook.com. church for a luncheon. known. It’s the application gets factored in. than the student’s name. Elizabeth “Beth” Rogers that is used to determine The federal government Under FAFSA, up to 20% how much financial aid a has a website called the of assets held by a student Bucio, 44, of Mooresville, Forrest G. ‘Pete’ Howard J. Fisher NC, claimed her victory student qualifies for when College Navigator that can be applied toward the in Jesus on Wednesday, Vandelinder, Sr. Howard J. Fisher, age 89, seeking scholarships, can help you evaluate the expected family contribu- grants or other support. possibilities (http://nces. tion, while only 5.64% of March 1, 2017. Forrest G. “Pete” Van- of Elmira, passed away on You might assume that ed.gov/collegenavigator/) the parents’ assets may be She was born on June 12, Delinder SR. 92, of the Friday, March 3, 2017 at the because there’s a stan- and colleges often have considered. Some assets 1972, in Corning, NY, to Steuben Center. Formerly Chemung County Nursing dard form to complete, all similar tools on their own held in the student’s Doris Jean “D.J.” Kohler, of Beers Hill Rd. passed Facility. schools will come to the web sites. But they’re not name, such as trusts and of Mooresville and the late away Thursday March 2, Howard was born in same conclusion about all equally thorough, and custodial accounts, need Larry Leroy Rogers. Beth 2017 at home. Saranac Lake NY, a son of how much a family should sometimes it’s hard to to stay in place, though. So was a lead Pharmacy Tech He was born July 18, Howard J. and Anna (Brady) pay to cover college make direct comparisons, it’s crucial to consult with for CVS for 15 years. She 1924 in Corning, the son of Fisher. He is survived by expenses. But they don’t. so be prepared to do a lot an expert before making was blessed to be a member Charles and Addie Burge his loving wife of 64 years There’s also a separate of digging. these important decisions. of Christ Community VanDelinder. Mary Louise Perra Fisher; form, the CSS/Financial Church in Mooresville. He was pre-deceased by sons and their spouses, Why are there Aid Profile, that many —This article is provided Those who went to Heaven his wife Dorothy on April Douglas H. and Libby Fisher private colleges also con- diff erences? by David W. Davies, before her were her infant 10, 2009. of Warrenville IL, Reverend sider in determining what Managing Director – son, Antonio Trei Bucio; Pete was employed Thomas J. and Kathryn Why would colleges a family can pay. Because Investments at Benjamin F. grandparents, Jesse and by D.W. Putnam before Fisher of Elma NY, William come to such different the schools don’t explain Edwards & Co. in Corning, Liz Rogers, Ray Towner; WWII, after returning J. and Diane Fisher of Troy conclusions? It has to how they determine their NY, and was prepared by cousin, Ben Hall; father-in- from the Army, he worked MI; and nine grandchildren. do with what aspects of calculations, you can only or in cooperation with Ben- law, Sidonio Bucio-Infante. at Great Western Winery, Howard served his coun- a student and a family’s guess how they arrived at jamin F. Edwards & Co. In addition to her mother, finally retiring from there. try both in the U S Army economic situation they the figure. The information included she is survived by her Pete was a lifetime member and the Naval Reserves. consider. Obviously, how Confusing? Cer- in this article is not husband, Javier Bucio- of the Hammondsport He was a Corning, Inc. much the student’s par- tainly. Discouraging? intended to be used as the Valdez; children, Michael American Legion and a retiree where he worked ents earn annually should Not necessarily. The primary basis for making and Courtney Cleveland long time member of the for 30 years as a structural be considered. But what good news is that some investment decisions nor and Sid Bucio; sisters, Hammondsport Methodist engineer. about the value of their schools – typically those should it be construed as a Treci Rogers and Becky Church. He also was an avid Howard was a long time house? Some schools con- with larger endowments recommendation to buy or (Blake) Briggs; niece, handy man in the area for communicant of Our Lady sider it, others don’t. such as Harvard, Yale and sell any specific security. Lorisa and special sisters, many years. of Lourdes Church. He What about the cost of Princeton – are far more Benjamin F. Edwards & Patricia Perry and Kristie Surviving are his served six years as Scout living where you reside? generous with aid and Co. does not endorse this McDaniels; several other daughter Joyce (Herbert) Master of Troop 62 at Our It’s far more expensive don’t expect as much of a organization or pub- nieces, nephews, aunts, Humphrey of Springwater, Lady of Lourdes Church. to cover daily expenses family contribution. lication. Consult your uncle, cousins and beloved Sons Forrest G. “Harvey” Howard was a faithful in New York City than Because of this, you investment professional friends. Beth never met a (Barb) VanDelinder Jr of adorer at the Divine Mercy Memphis, Tennessee, for shouldn’t jump to conclu- for additional information stranger, was a friend, con- Bath and Robert (Irene) Chapel at St. Casimir’s example. Some schools sions about what schools and guidance. Benjamin F. fidant, “momma bear” and VanDelinderof Branchport, Church. He was also a recognize that disparity you can afford. Apply to Edwards does not provide the greatest cheerleader for sisters Josephine Wilson member and past president and are more generous in those that you’re inter- tax or legal advice. Ben- any and all sporting events. of Prattsburgh and Mary of the Southern Tier Rose their treatment of stu- ested in and then see what jamin F. Edwards & Co., Her infectious smile and (Theron) Stone of Ham- Society. dents from New York the aid packages look like. Member SIPC and FINRA indescribable blue eyes mondsport, brothers Oscar Family and friends are City. Some do not. Like- What you definitely 2016-1596 not only lit up a room, but VanDelinder of Bath and invited to McInerny Funeral wise, a few schools will illuminated the entire world Roger (Denise) VanDelinder Home, 502 W. Water for anyone blessed with her of Bath, grandchildren Street, Elmira, on Monday, NATIONAL POLITICS friendship and love. Todd (Cassie) VanDelinder, March 6, 2017 from 5:00 A Celebration of Life Lori (Jamie) Knowles, p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Karen (Ben) Mathef, Gidget of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, March 7, 2017, Johnson Bob (Stephanie) held Tuesday, March 7, Supporters gather for ‘March at Christ Community VanDelinder and Karla 2017, 10:00 a.m., Our Lady Church, Mooresville, with VanDelinder several of Lourdes Church, 1100 Pastor David Teague, Rev. great-grandchildren and W. Church Street, Elmira. 4 Trump’ demonstrations Hal D. Greene and Rev. great-great grandchildren Interment, with commit- Donald Ward, S.J. offi- and several nieces and tal prayers, will then take ciating. Burial will follow nephews. place at St. Peter & Paul’s the service at Glenwood Pete was also pre- Cemetery. Memorial Park, Moores- deceased by his brothers In lieu of flowers, those ville. The family will receive William and John and Sis- wishing may remember friends prior to the service ters Mabel Champlan and Howard with a donation to from 9:30-11:00 AM at the Charlotte DeFranco. The Samaritan Center, c/o church and also follow- Friends may call Monday Catholic Charities, 215 E. ing the committal service March 6th from 3-7 p.m. Church Street, Elmira NY they will continue the at the LaMarche Funeral 14901.

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Glenn Russell from 6– 8 PM at the Olney Arrangements are Funeral Home & Cremation incomplete with H.P. Cohoon Service, Ulysses, PA, where Smith & Son, Inc. Funeral Glenn Russell Cohoon, Funeral Services will be Home, 1607 Main Street, 89 died Friday, December held on Tuesday at 11 AM. Woodhull, NY. 30, 2016 at the Green- field Senior Living Center Lewis ‘Sonny’ Smith Latrisha Rae McCaig in Hagerstown, Maryland, following a brief illness. Lewis “Sonny” SMITH, Latrisha Rae McCaig, 30, From left, Barbara Hagstrom of Duvall, Wash.; Jamie Smith of Eatonville, Wash.; Cheryl Williams of Univer- His remains will be 76, of Coudersport, PA, of East Main Street, Hor- sity Place, Wash.; and Pamela Hart of Gig Harbor, Wash., cheer during a rally Saturday for President Donald interred at Arlington died Saturday, March 4, nell, died Friday, March 3, Trump at Heritage Park in Olympia, Wash. [TONY OVERMAN/THE NEWS TRIBUNE VIA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS] National Cemetery in a 2017. 2017 at Highland Hospital, service to be held on June Friends will be received at Rochester. The Associated Press Capitol to near Trump’s president.” 2nd, 2017. the family home. Arrange- Visitation will be from Mar-a-Lago estate in Flor- Some minor scuffles Arrangements are ments are entrusted to 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. NEW YORK — Support- ida for Saturday’s “March between dueling demon- with Money and King the Olney Funeral Home Tuesday, March 7 at the ers of President Donald 4 Trump” demonstrations. strators at the Minnesota Funeral Home. & Cremation Service, H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. Trump are convening at Sometimes, they clashed State Capitol were quickly Ulysses, PA. Funeral Home, 1607 Main Trump Tower, the Wash- verbally with generally defused by other protesters Quentin A. Gamble Street, Woodhull, NY. ington Monument and other smaller groups of counter and police. Near Mar-a- Kevin R. Young Funeral services will be spots around the country protesters. Lago, the Palm Beach Post Quentin A. Gamble, 69, 11 a.m. Wednesday at the to show their pride in his At Trump Tower, a couple reported that people on both of Brookland, Ulysses, PA, Kevin R. Young, 56, of funeral home with Rev. presidency. hundred supporters gath- sides exchanged profanity. died Friday, March 3, 2017. Hopper Hill Road, Troups- Brian Diffenbacher offi- Groups of hundreds of ered and chanted “U-S-A” Trump’s motorcade Friends may call burg, died Friday, March, 3, ciating. Burial will be at people turned out in places and held signs with mes- briefly stopped so he could Monday, March 6, 2017 2017 at home. Woodhull Cemetery. from Colorado’s state sages such as: “Yes he is our wave at supporters.

solicit nominations from Carol Berry of Hornell, a ambassador of New York Smith, Transition and Care of my offices in Elmira O’MARA within our respective leg- long-time regional library State’s nationally and inter- Management (TCM) Pro- (607-735-9671), Bath From Page A4 islative districts to honor a professional and director nationally renowned wine gram Manager at the Bath (607-776-3201), or Albany local Woman of Distinction. of the Dormann Library and grape industry. In VA Medical Center and a (518-455-2091). I certainly look forward to in Bath. Virginia “Ginny” 2014, the recognition went well-known local veterans’ The Senate has been all great New Yorkers. It’s this annual opportunity to Houseknecht of Wat- to Lauren R. Snyder of advocate. paying this tribute to local fantastic local history and, honor an outstanding area kins Glen, a local Cornell Penn Yan, a well-known As you can see, it’s a women for 20 consecutive through the exhibit, Susan’s citizen from my 58th Senate Cooperative Extension public health professional truly distinguished group. years. We all know someone contributions continue to District, which covers all of educator and leader, and in Yates County who The deadline for submit- who makes an enormous have a place in our regional, Chemung, Schuyler, Steu- founder of the Southern served as the county’s ting a nomination this year difference to the com- state and national history ben and Yates counties, and Tier Parkinson’s Disease Public Health Director for is Friday, March 24th. An munity at large. Whether that will endure for the ben- part of Tompkins County Support Group, was next 28 years before retiring in online nomination process she is a service provider, efit and education of future (the city and town of Ithaca, in 2012. In 2013, we paid 2009. The 2015 inductee is available on my Senate a teacher going above and generations. and the towns of Enfield, tribute to Beverly “Bev” was Linda Thomas, long- website, www.omara. beyond the call of duty, a That’s part one. Part two Newfield and Ulysses). Stamp, co-owner and time owner and operator of nysenate.gov. E-mail businesswoman, or simply a also takes place through- In 2011, my first year in operator of Lakewood the Wellsburg Diner in the requests for a nomina- community resident known out the month of March the Senate, our inaugural Vineyards in Schuyler village of Wellsburg. Last tion form to omara@ for her good deeds, I’d like when individual senators Woman of Distinction was County, and a beloved year, we honored Dawn R. nysenate.com, or call any to see her recognized.