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Pre-Registration For Voting Set

MAYVILLE — Voters ages 16 and 17 can legally pre-register to vote in New York state starting Jan. 1 due to voter enfranchisement laws passed in 2019 by the state Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo. “It makes a ton of sense,” said Democratic Election Commissioner Norman Green. “Young adults getting a driver’s license learners permit at 16 or 17 will now be able to register to vote.” Added Republican Election Commissioner Brian Abram: “The Board of Elections already pre-registers 17 year olds who turn 18 on or before Election Day, so the system is already in place to handle the pre-registration of voters. Before the young adults are added to the election rolls, we mail a non-forward able voter acknowledgment post card to their voting address to make sure they are still residing at the address where they pre-registered to vote in the county.” Green and Abram also announced that the Board of Elections would no longer visit schools to register young voters due to the law change.

JCC Releases 2019 Nursing Graduation Rates

The May 2019 graduates Jamestown Community College’s nursing program achieved a 93.1% pass rate on the national licensure exam to become registered nurses. Kathy Taydus, director of JCC’s associate in applied science degree in nursing program, noted the overall pass rate for 2019 was 86.36% for New York state and 88.23% for the nation. Eighty-seven of last year’s JCC nursing graduates completed the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing last summer. The exam measures the competencies needed to perform safely and effectively as an entry level nurse. “We applaud the achievement of our nursing graduates,” Taydus said. “They reflect the phenomenal work done by nursing faculty and their colleagues to enhance the success of these students.” She also noted that area hospitals and other healthcare agencies participate in the education of nursing students by providing practice opportunities for students with clinical faculty members.

Ellery Seniors Hold Catered Holiday Dinner

Ellery Senior Citizens met at St. Timothy Lutheran Church for its annual Christmas catered dinner with Lois and Gene Norris and Marty Hunt, Kitchen committee. Entertainment was provided by Chautauqua Shores Chorus lady barber-shoppers who sang songs to usher in the season. President Mary Hunt opened the business meeting with the flag salute led by Becky Sheesley. Jan Stowell gave devotions comparing members to Christmas trees: imperfect, made for a purpose and bought for a price. Elaine and Kay Crossley, Cherrie Clark and Carolyn Wickerham celebrated birthdays. Changes to the bylaws were approved and officers were elected. Officers for 2020: co-presidents, Cherrie Clark and Maureen Langebartel; vice president, BettyLou Cheney; treasurer, Mary Carpenter; co-secretarys, Becky Sheesley and Mary Beth Mazzone; devotions committee, Jan Stowell, Julie Hatch and Gene Norris; program chairman, Elaine Crossley; membership officer, Jo Anne Capizzi; Caring and Sharing officer, Kay Crossley; trip planner, Marty Hunt. There will be no January meeting. The next meeting will be Friday, Feb. 14, at noon at the church. Gene Norris will speak about his hobby, Terrific Trains.

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