STEUBEN COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES - RE: THE HEAT

Wvin News caught up with Steuben County Public Safety/ Emergency Services Director Tim Marshall.  Marshall tells WVIN that he and the county Emergency Services Office are monitoring the weather and at this point, Marshall recommends the following:  Public Libraries can be used as Cooling Centers, as can St. Mary's Church on East Morris Street in Bath.  Another suggestion: lakes and ponds are good areasas to use for cooling.

Marshall says that St. Mary's is open from 10am-8pm Tuesday-Friday this week, for cooling center purposes.  Other advice from the County Public Safety Director: Stay out of the sun as much as possible, wear light clothing, drink plenty of water, don't over-exert yourself, avoid alcohol and caffiene (as those drinks tend to dehydrate).

 

Bath Mayor Sweet And Steuben Co Legislative Chair Fitzpatrick To Attend Groundbreaking Event, At 11am...

This morning in Bath there will be a ground breaking at Pulteney Square.  Crews are going to be putting up a life size replica of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and The Bill of Rights.  County officials say that the work on this will get going in July.

 

UPDATE: STATEMENT FROM CHARTERS OF FREEDOM

Construction on the Charters of Freedom setting is scheduled to commence in the upcoming weeks. Following the completion of construction, a dedication ceremony and gifting will be held, where the Charters of Freedom will be presented to the Citizens of Steuben County.

 

To date, 58 Charters of Freedom settings have been permanently placed in communities across the country by Foundation Forward, a 501 (c)(3) educational foundation created by Vance and Mary Jo Patterson of Burke County, North Carolina.  The inspiration to set up Foundation Forward followed their first visit to the National Archives to see the founding documents.

 

“Seeing something our founding fathers actually penned, and then seeing their signatures – Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Rutledge, Wilson, and the others, I just got goosebumps.  And, then when we moved over and saw those first three words of The Constitution, ‘We The People’, I actually got a lump in my throat.  It was really an emotional experience,” Vance Patterson, Founder of Foundation Forward, said.  

 

The Pattersons now work to bring that emotional experience to communities across the country.  Foundation Forward’s mission is to install Charters of Freedom settings in easily accessible locations so communities can view these founding documents in a proper area without having to travel to Washington, D.C.  These settings will provide hands-on education in American History and Civics.  

 

“Imagine, if you will, school teachers bringing their 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classes to their Charters of Freedom for annual field trips to learn a little about our founding fathers, the history surrounding the beginning of our country, and how government is meant to serve and protect ‘We The People,’” says Vance in his dedication speech.  This local access will also provide a place for Steuben County citizens to gather, celebrate, honor and reflect.  

 

Legacy Pavers and Donors’ Plates will be installed along with the Charters of Freedom setting for citizens to honor loved ones, active duty military or veterans, first responders, family members, or organizations.  These can be purchased through tax-deductible donations to Foundation Forward starting at $100 when you visit www.Chartersoffreedom.com or by contacting their office at 828-522-1400.

 

Community support for this project, in the form of donation, purchase of a Legacy Paver, or scheduling a speaking engagement with your school or civic group can be coordinated through Mike Unruh at 910-508-3165, or by visiting Foundation Forward’s website www.Chartersoffreedom.com.

 

 

Yates Co Accident Results In Injuries To Prattsburgh Man

The Yates County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a hit and run from Friday night in the Town of Italy.  The accident victim was 30 year old Joshua Presher of Prattsburgh, who suffered shoulder injuries and lacerations.  Officials are trying to find out who was driving a white GMC Sierra 3500 that’s said to have front end damage.  If you know anything about this, please call the Yates County Sheriff’s Department. 

 

Steuben County Is Bringing Back The Veggie Van

Steuben County officials say that from July 9-October 1^st the Steuben County Veggie Van will be out and about selling produce.  The Veggie Van will be in Bath Thursday afternoons from 1:00 to 3:00 at Lakeview Apartments on Geneva Street.

 

Military/Veterans Appreciation Event Next Weekend

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) is reminding the community about the Military and Veterans appreciation event at Watkins Glen International (WGI) in conjunction with Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen on Sunday, June 23. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Lot 5 parking area. All military personnel and veterans will be admitted into the facility free of charge, one guest will also be allowed into the facility. Military personnel will need to show their Military ID to receive their free admission. Veterans can show their DD214 or their discharge papers. This offer is for tickets to the race on Sunday, June 23 only. Please contact Madeleine Bush with questions or for more information at 1-607-535-3423 or mbush@nascar.com.

 

“Thank you to WGI for, once again, offering this wonderful gesture and opportunity to our veterans. Your generous, continued and unwavering support for our veterans over the years has been amazing. It's been a privilege for me to help promote this special event every year. Our active-duty military and veterans have done, and continue to do, so much to keep us safe and protect our freedoms. This is a nice way for us to say thank you to our nation's heroes. The bottom line is there are no words we can say or actions we can take that will do justice to the incredible debt we owe to all of our veterans. Thank you again to WGI and thank you to all of our military and veterans,” said Palmesano.