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Wellsville Chamber presents business, community awards

BY KATHRYN ROSS

WELLSVILLE — The first live annual Wellsville Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner in two years celebrated businesses new and old this past weekend.

More than 70 people gathered Saturday evening at the Wellsville Country Club for an entertaining night filled with music from Darkwater Duo, good food, thank yous and awards.

Bruce Thomas, executive director of the Chamber, said, “We’re happy to be back. It has been an interesting two years, but we’ve come back stronger than ever because Wellsville is a special little town.”

The Community Service Award was presented to Dennis and JoAnne White by Chamber president Bessie Davidson. The Whites are active in the community, volunteering for the American Legion Rid-

ers, Hart Comfort House and other programs.

“I worked for the village public works department for 27 years and it is my honor and privilege to give back some of my time to the community,” Dennis said.

The Whites waited until their children were grown before they went into volunteer service.

JoAnne said, “We waited awhile to get active in the community and we couldn’t do it now without the help and assistance of our kids.”

Chamber members Karen Kania and Spencer Peavey presented the Spirit of Wellsville Award to Brenda Szabo of UR/Jones Memorial Hospital.

Kania introduced her saying, “I’m convinced that she is Super Woman, but I’ve never seen her cape.”

The duo pointed out that Szabo is committed to community health and wellness and has

Dennis and JoAnne White received the Chamber’s Community Service Award.

you from the bottom of our hearts.”

The New Business Award was presented to Brad and Rebekah Gena who, in the middle of the pandemic in the spring of 2021, opened the Wellsville General Store and Grill.

Thomas also updated members on some of the progress made by the Chamber over the last 24 months, including adding 26 new members, updating computer and payroll systems and creating a visitor’s guide and newsletter. New events included the Chalk Walk, Wine Walk, Hometown Holidays and restoration of the Community Clock.

Thomas also reminded members of upcoming events, such as Evening Under the Stars, the clock dedication, golf tournament, Main Street Festival and, coming this fall, a Buffalo Bills event, scarecrow contest and a brew and barbecue contest.

Brenda Szabo (center) accepts the Spirit of Wellsville Award from Spencer Peavey (left) and Karen Kania.

worked to improve access to the river as well as promoted the Genesee River as an important recreation resource in Allegany County. In addition, she has used her artistic and organizing ability to benefit the Chamber and its activities.

Szabo credited her children, family and mother, Mable Mong, with giving her the ability and determination to give back to the community.

The Business of the Year award went to the Texas Hot restaurant, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The award was presented

by Thomas to James Raptis, 92, son of one of the founders, George Raptis, who opened the restaurant in 1921 with Jim Regis.

The owners invited

several older and retired former employees to join their families at the celebration.

The senior Raptis said, “It is not just our two families who have made the Texas Hot a success, it is our employees and you the people who support the restaurant that have

made the Texas Hot a success.”

Echoing his father’s sentiments, Mike Raptis, who owns the restaurant along with Chris Rigas, said, “It is you people who keep coming into the Texas Hot that allow us to turn around and be able to give back to the community. Thank

Photos by Kathryn Ross The Texas Hot gathered its extended family, including retired employees, in accepting the Business of the Year Award from the Wellsville Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Alfred State President Dr. Steve Mauro presided over the ceremonies. He applauded the students for their perseverance and success.

“I encourage you to continue on your trajectory of success,” he said.

“Continue to seek your goal and dreams. You have proven you can be successful. Keep that positive momentum going.”

A major component of the ceremony was the presentation of the Paul B. Orvis Award for Excellence to five graduating students.

The award honors Paul B. Orvis, a former president of Alfred State and State University of New York dean for two-year college. Recipients meet the criteria of service, leadership, character, and scholarship.

Receiving the award were Thaddeus Grierson of Perry (School of

Applied Technology associate degree recipient); Joseph Tempksi of Hamburg (School of Architecture, Management and Engineering Technology baccalaureate degree recipient); Jenna Schweigert of Lockport (School of Architecture, Management and Engineering Technology associate degree recipient); Colleen Farley of Staten Island (School of Arts and Sciences baccalaureate degree recipient); and Ailie Smithers of Belfast (School of Arts and Sciences associate degree recipient).

The commencement ceremonies featured student speakers from each of the three schools at the college.

Smithers represented the School of Arts and Sciences. Smithers is graduating with her associate degree in nursing. She has received numerous awards, including the Janice Woythal Annual Scholarship, the Pay it Forward Scholarship, the Kathy Barnes Honorary Guardian of Nursing Annual Award, and the

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Megan Delianne of Bayshore represented the School of Architecture, Management, and Engineering Technology.

Delianne, a digital media & animation major, recently received the Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence and previously has won the Alfred State Academic Award as the female athlete with the highest overall GPA. Thaddeus Grierson represented the School of Applied Technology. He has excelled in academics, making the Dean’s list every semester and was the recipient of the Orvis Award. Grierson, a building trades major, was named to the AMCC Sportsmanship team for men’s soccer and has served as a tutor and student ambassador on his campus.

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BY KELLEN M. QUIGLEY

OLEAN — For the first time since 2019, students from area school districts gathered with parents and school officials to celebrate their scholastic achievements May 12 at the Big 30 Academic Scholarship Banquet.

Students received congratulations as well as advice for the future at the banquet, which recognizes a senior “academic all-star” from each of the 32 school districts in the Olean Times Herald’s Twin Tiers coverage area, known as the Big 30.

As is tradition, one of last year’s scholarship winners gave an address. Mitchell Barker, the recipient from Bradford (Pa.) Area High School, was in a similar place a year ago as the honored students are today — preparing for college.

“Up until now, you’ve been academically preparing for college,” he said. “However, that’s not the only preparation that’s required to go to college, and some things are going to blindside you.”

While going off to college may seem scary, Barker told the students present that they will learn a number of life lessons they might not otherwise learn if they don’t make some mistakes along the way.

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college, Barker said homework and projects will take longer, classes will be larger and move quickly, the lessons will be more challenging and students will have to reach out to the professors if they need help.

“A general theme in college is that you are becoming more responsible for yourself, and this is even true with your schedule,” he said.

“It helps you avoid having to pull all-nighters to complete assignments or the Sunday line when trying to do laundry.”

Barker encourage the students to get involved with clubs and extracurriculars, not only to expand their experiences but to meet new people who can help them learn more about the world and all the different points of view.

“For 18 years now, you’ve been in this one portion of your life,

and college is the door to the next part of your life,” he added. “You’ve gotten this far — even being here tonight says something about you academically. You have the skills you need, and because you have the skills you don’t have to be afraid of what college throws at you.”

In his keynote speech, Dr. Steven Mauro, the new president of SUNY Alfred State College, commended the students for achieving excellent successes in and out of the classroom.

“I think that’s an important thing because it tells me that you are finding your passions by doing the things that continue to motive and challenge you and help you find your purpose in life,” he said. “We call that finding your ‘Why,’ and it’s the things that get you up early in the morning and keep you up late at night.”

Mauro shared his “Why” with the students: to transform lives in the world around him by making what could be considered impossible into something possible. From support he had from teachers in high school and making scientific discoveries in college to the special relationships that inspire and helping others, he said many factors play into each person finding their purpose.

“That purpose in your life, that ‘Why’ I mentioned, it’s all important, it’s all encompassing, because it’s going to fortify you when you encounter the obstacles along the way and allow you to understand a failure in something is not the end of the world or may not even a failure at all,” he said.

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manuals to see if their vehicle manufacturer recommends a more specific replacement interval. It’s worth noting that mileage is not the

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Friendship names top class of 2022 graduates FRIENDSHIP — Friendship Central School named Jaedyn Brooke Shields as valedictorian for the class of 2022, and Paige Aimee Sekoll as salutatorian.

Shields earned the honor with a cumulative average of 97.228%. She is the daughter of Justin and Janelle Gaeta, and will be receiving an advanced Regents diploma with honors.

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all four years. She has been actively involved in Class Government holding the offices of president, vice-president

and secretary throughout her freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior years. Jaedyn has participated in Trap Club through all four years of high school. She has also played soccer during her freshman, sophomore, and senior years, as well as cheerleading and softball during her freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior years. Jaedyn has been an active member of the Friendship Rod & Gun Club during her freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior years as well as working at the

Friendship Food Booth at the Allegany County Fair all four years.

Jaedyn has also worked part-time at Sunnyhill Campground in Bolivar and Charlie’s in Cuba during her junior and senior years. Jaedyn has been accepted at and plans to attend Alfred University; she will pursue a degree in art and design with a focus in photography.

Sekoll achieved a cumulative average of 94.038%. She is the daughter of Jordan and Kayla Allard, and will be receiving an ad-

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vanced Regents diploma with honors.

Paige has earned high honor roll for her freshman, sophomore,

junior, and senior years.

She has also been class Treasurer for all four years. Paige played soccer, basketball and softball during her freshman and sophomore years. She has also worked at Charlie’s in Cuba during her freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior years and at Mangia’s in Allegany during her senior year.

Paige has been accepted at and plans to attend Jamestown Community College where she will be pursuing a degree in psychology.

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3 key ways to prepare your home for an extra-long pollen season (BPT) — Warm weather brings people outdoors where they are greeted with sunshine and breezes, as well as allergens like tree, grass and weed pollen. This is a big problem if you have allergies or asthma, and to make matters worse, research shows allergy season is starting earlier and lasting longer than usual.

“Climate change is causing longer and more intense allergy seasons,” explained Kenneth Mendez, CEO and president of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA).

“Warmer temperatures start the spring pollen season sooner and the first freeze, which stops ragweed growth, a major fall allergen, happens much later. Higher levels

of CO2 (carbon dioxide) caused by pollution also creates more intense releases of pollen.”

Allergies are a serious public health concern, Mendez stressed. Good indoor air quality is an important part of a healthy living space, and it is a particular concern for the 25 million Americans living with asthma and the more than 50 million Americans experiencing various types of allergies each year. About 24 million Americans have seasonal allergic rhinitis, more commonly referred to as “hay fever.” Pollen is a major cause.

Common symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis include: • Sneezing • Stuffy nose (nasal congestion)

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Dr. John McKeon, CEO of Allergy Standards Limited (ASL), an international certification organization. “Allergy and asthma control truly begins at home.”

To help you prepare your home for the extended pollen season, Mendez and McKeon share their most effective strategies:

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During allergy season it’s important to manage your exposure to pollen to ensure as little as possible is brought into the home. This can be challenging as any time you’re outside microscopic allergens are in the air and can collect on your clothes, skin and hair.

Start by using an app that tracks local pollen counts, so you can know when pollen counts are high, and you can limit your outdoor activities. If you do need to spend time outside, try to avoid peak pollen periods, which typically happen midday. Early morning and evening may be better options as pollen counts may be lower. Furthermore, wear sunglasses and cover your hair when outside to keep pollen out of your eyes and hair.

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Although allergy seasons are starting earlier and lasting longer, that doesn’t mean you can’t take practical steps to prepare your home for pollen season. With these tips you can help improve your indoor air quality and limit pollen from entering your home.

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“Each of you have already achieved so very much, and I hope that you seek ways to continue to grow, that you find your ‘Why’ if you haven’t already,” he added. “Think about the world around you, how you can help one

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Key components of 3 popular home interior styles Considerable thought goes into designing a home’s interior. From which color to paint the walls to the size of the living room couch, homeowners must make a variety of decisions when planing their home interiors.

One way to simplify interior design decisions is to choose a style. Interior design styles run the gamut from traditional to modern, and each style has its own unique look and feel.

Though homeowners need not feel beholden to any particular item associated with a given style, three of the more popular styles, traditional, modern and farmhouse, each have certain key components that can ensure a home ends up with a look homeowners are aiming for.

1. Traditional

Homes with a traditional interior style give a formal yet welcoming feel. Many individuals associate crown molding and wainscotting with traditional interiors, so that’s something homeowners aiming for this style should keep in mind. Minimal or

modern furniture pieces don’t fit with the traditional style, which tends to utilize period pieces made from real wood.

2. Modern

Modern interiors may differ depending on which style of modern homeowners are aiming for. Midcentury modern typically features unique furnishings that some might see as retro. However, many companies now offer updated takes on midcentury modern that call to mind a bygone era but don’t make individuals feel as though they’re living in a museum. Urban modern is another popular modern style, and home interiors fashioned in this style tend to be light, airy

and not crowded with furnishings. Calm, soft tones are a go-to with urban modern interiors, helping to create the serene settings many homeowners are hoping to create with this style.

3. Farmhouse

Farmhouse has become very popular in recent years. In fact, a recent survey from the

interior design service Modsy found that farmhouse was the most popular design style in 26 states. Farmhouse is beloved for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is its association with a simpler lifestyle.

The rustic charm of the countryside is never far from the mind when in a home with a farmhouse-inspired interior.

Traditional farmhouse and modern farmhouse are different styles, but natural materials and bright colors, particularly white walls, are elements shared by both.

Traditional, modern and farmhouse are three popular home interior styles. Each has its own unique components, and homeowners can supplement their favored style as they see fit.

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Alfred University awards Ukraine president Zelenskyy honorary degree ALFRED, NY – At its 186th Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 14, Alfred University awarded Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy an honorary degree, in absentia, in recognition of his leadership during his nation’s months-long battle against invading Russian forces.

Alfred University awarded Zelenskyy the degree Doctor of Humane Letter, honoris causa. Alfred is one of 27 universities and colleges in five states to award Zelenskyy the degree during their respective commencement exercises, and effort that was spearheaded by Alfred University President Mark Zupan.

Alfred University alumnus and Board of Trustees member Eric Bershad ’69, whose family is from Ukraine, introduced Zelenskyy for conferral of the honorary degree, in absentia. Bershad lauded the Ukrainian leader for the leadership and courage he showed in the face of the Russian military attacks on his country.

He noted that Zelenskyy was made several offers of safe passage from Ukraine as the conflict in his country worsened; each time he declined.

“While his country was under siege, President Zelenskyy decided to stay. He did not flee; nor did he freeze. He rallied his people to mobilize against the Russian invasion,” Bershad said.

“He worked 24 hours a day to rally support from around the world,” with several nations providing resources— including weaponry and defense equipment. “We hope these resources will allow (Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian people) to continue to defend their country.”

The move to award Zelenskyy an honorary degree began on March 19, when Zupan wrote to Oksana Markarova, Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States, asking if Zelenskyy could speak virtually to the graduating Class of 2022 and their campus communities at a combination of higher education institutions including

Eric Bershad introduces Ukraine President Zelenskyy, recipient of an honorary degree, in absentia.

Alfred University.

In addition to requesting Zelenskky address Alfred University’s graduating students, Zupan pursued a broader effort to honor Zelenskyy’s courageous leadership, which has served as a global inspiration. He began reaching out to his counterparts at colleges and universities throughout the Greater Rochester area, which is home to a significant population of citizens of Ukrainian descent.

Ultimately, an official at the Ukrainian embassy graciously declined the speaking request; Zelenskyy, after all, had been busy for more than five weeks leading his nation’s resistance to a brutal Russian invasion.

An Alfred University alumna, Beryl Torthe ’18, suggested to Zupan that the honorary degrees could be awarded to Zelenskyy in absentia. Her suggestion was pivotal to the endeavor being launched, Zupan said of Torthe, who was one of two Marlin Miller Outstanding Senior award recipients in 2018.

The idea was well received by other schools in the Rochester area, and spread to other institutions, first throughout Upstate New York and then in other states.

The higher education institutions which are participating in the endeavor include Alfred University, Bard College, Canisius College, Cazenovia College, Dominican College, Elmira

College, Hilbert College, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Keuka College, Le Moyne College, Rochester Institute of Technology, Utica University, and Villa Maria College in New York; Adrian College and Siena Heights University, Michigan; Lenoir-Rhyne University, North Carolina; Alvernia University, Arcadia University, Chatham University, Duquesne University, Gratz College, Holy Family University, Manor College, Salus University and York College, Pennsylvania; and Shenandoah

University and Virginia Wesleyan University, Virginia.

Bershad advised graduating students to take a lesson from Zelenskyy’s actions. “I hope you can each learn to make a difference in your own way,” he said.

Alfred University has offered admission to three Ukrainian students who wish to continue their higher education in the U.S and continues to review other applicants from Ukraine. Bershad noted the students will be granted full four-year academic scholarships to attend the University.

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