Patty Hammond
When people drive down a beautiful street or walk into a gorgeous new building the last thing most think about is code enforcement. That’s likely because a lot of us have no idea what code enforcement entails or how it makes our lives better.
If it weren’t for code enforcement officers our communities would be far less attractive, properly maintained, lawful or safe. That’s because communities simply don’t run well when ordinances, rules and regulations aren’t enforced.
In New York State, code enforcement officers are responsible for enforcing all the provisions of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code and the local law surrounding issuing Building Permits, including Certificates of Occupancy and Certificates of Compliance; Temporary Certificates; and Operating Permits. That includes reviewing and approving all the plans, specifications and construction documents submitted with those applications to ensure they meet building codes and zoning regulations.
Albert J. Mazurek
Albert J. Mazurek died Jan. 8, 2021, at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk, N.Y.
Born on Feb. 1, 1942, in Dunkirk, N.Y., the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Bielat) Mazurek.
Albert was a devout Catholic who participated in weekly Mass, Communion, the Sacrament of Confession and Eucharistic Adoration. On Dec. 1, 2020, slightly more than one month before his passing, Albert was spiritually prepared to enter his eternal home, having received both the Sacrament of the Sick and Holy Communion at Sisters of Charity Hospital in Buffalo.
Albert attended St. Hedwig’s Catholic School and Cardinal Mindszenty High School. Once an employee of Morgan Linen Services company, he ended his career as a property caretaker and maintenance technician at Deer Run Park. A family-owned rental property with a large farmhouse, barn, mobile homes, and a fully operational Holstein cattle farm, it was located on Berry Road in Fredonia.
Jan 23, 2021
The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation recently approved additional COVID relief support of $101,434 to 16 nonprofit organizations who experienced critical program needs, reopening expenses and required operational support due to revenue losses.
The following organizations received grants:
¯ 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center live streaming technology;
¯ Chautauqua County Adult Day Services reopening expenses;
¯ Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System– North County digital summer reading programs and technology support;
¯ Chautauqua Lake Child Care Center operating expenses;
¯ Compeer Chautauqua youth program support;
¯ Lily Dale Assembly –operating support;
¯ Marine Toys for Tots –holiday toy drive;
¯ Mercy Flight emergency medical transportation support;
¯ Learning Disabilities of WNY habilitation/vocational support;
Jan 20, 2021
Alvin McGrath “Mac” Crowe, age 82 passed away on Jan. 17, 2021. The son of Frank Xavier Crowe and Alice McGrath Crowe, he was born Dec. 11, 1938, in Brooks Memorial Hospital at a cost of $87.13 and was most concerned that it might cost a hundred times more to leave this world than it did to enter.
He was predeceased by his wife, Audrey M Crowe who endured him for 57 years of marriage. He was also predeceased by his two sisters, Mrs Janice (Kenneth) Woodcock and Mrs Evelyn (Donald) Carlson. Also predeceasing Mr Crowe were his left knee, right shoulder, most of his molars, and significant hair.
Jan 16, 2021
The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation is currently accepting nominations for the George B. Weaver Jr. Footprints Award. The public is encouraged to honor the contributions and achievements of those making a difference in northern Chautauqua by submitting a Footprints nomination.
Since the pandemic began in early 2020, we all have seen the good that happens in our community as neighbors take care of neighbors. Please look around your neighborhood and submit a nomination for someone who’s hours as well as dollars donated are worthy of recognition – someone who has left those footprints that we should all strive to follow. It is not a requirement that nominees have an affiliation with the NCCF.