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Bands, floats, horses needed for Wellsville parade WELLSVILLE — With a little over a month until the combined Texas Hot Anniversary and Great Wellsville Balloon Rally parade, coordinator Mike Raptis is putting out the word that he needs help.

For the last several days Raptis has hit Facebook with messages that he is looking for parade participation, from bandleaders to equestrians, for the 11 a.m. parade on July 9.

This is sort of an unprecedented event for Wellsville, not in the fact that the Texas Hot is throwing a parade to celebrate its 100th anniversary — they’ve thrown parades for 50th and 75th anniversaries — but in the fact that this year for the COVID-belated 100th anniversary, they have joined with the Great Wellsville Balloon Rally.

Since the late 1990s, the GWBR has hosted a parade on the Saturday prior to the third weekend in July event.

The Rally parade is always the biggest parade held in Wellsville and features music, floats, politicians running for office and many local organizations such as the SPCA and Immaculate Conception School. Past Texas Hot

File photo The Great Wellsville Balloon Rally Parade has always been a big event in Wellsville. This year, it is joining with the Texas Hot’s 100th anniversary celebration and organizers want to make it the best ever.

parades have bowledover parade watchers with displays of tanks and even an elephant.

But those glory days are gone. Raptis says there are Homeland Security and animal welfare rules that preclude tanks and elephants.

So Raptis is, in his own words, “reaching out.”

“Today I am reaching out to all fire departments and ambulance crews. If you all would share with the officers and membership of these volunteer organizations that the Texas Hot would absolutely be thrilled and excited to have your organizations, be part of our parade on July 9,” he said.

“Yes, I am aware that membership is dwin-

dling but, just possibly by your presence in a large parade somebody may reach out and want to join. Membership in these two organizations is vital to our community.”

Potential participants are urged to call (585) 593-6070 to sign up or email rjay1930@yahoo. com.”

Unlike before COVID, there are few events for car enthusiasts in Wellsville until the Fun Fest in September. Raptis is hoping, antique, classic and muscle car owners will join the parade.

“You know everybody enjoys looking at those shiny, cool-looking cars in a parade and we are reaching out to you to join and be part

of this celebration for the community,” Raptis said. “If you are part of an organization let everybody know about the parade.”

To sign up cars, contact Raptis at the number or email listed earlier.

“From my understanding there is only one marching band in the parade so far,” Raptis recently commented.

“There must be more schools in the counties surrounding us that have marching bands.”

Raptis also said

he hopes people with “beautiful horses” will also participate in the parade.

Earlier, Raptis put out a plea for someone to help create a Texas Hot float.

“I have to admit I don’t have much talent in putting together a parade float,” he said. “If anyone is able to help us in putting together a float, please message us on Facebook.”

The request indicates that Raptis is looking for floats to appear in the parade and organi-

zations and groups are encouraged to show their pride in their group by building floats or putting on marching demonstrations such as the former Library, Lions Club or American Legion drill teams. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts are also invited to the parade.

Raptis is also looking to make the day of the parade memorable for more than just hot dogs and parade festivities.

He is encouraging local artisans to take part in the event.

Proud Irish tradition takes root in Andover

BY KATHRYN ROSS

ANDOVER — The Ancient Order of Hibernians are buying bowls and getting ready for the ninth annual Irish Road Bowling Tournament in the town of Andover this Saturday.

But these aren’t soup or cereal bowls, they are 28-ounce iron balls, and the object is to throw them.

Irish road bowling is the game of hurling an iron ball over a prescribed course in the least amount of throws.

on both sides of the war when they weren’t fighting each other.

Although road bowling was always popular in Armagh and Cork counties in Ireland, the sport didn’t take root again in the U.S. until the 1950s. Today, there are Irish road bowling tournaments throughout New York state, Vermont, Connecticut, Michigan and North Carolina and, according to organizers, it is growing at fairs and

The sport has its roots in the 1600s when Dutch soldiers brought their manner of the sport to Ireland in 1689. Another legend says that Irish patriots, during the English occupancy, robbed English cannonballs and rolled them down country lanes by the light of a full moon, clandestinely minimizing the British firepower.

It came to the United States with Irish immigrants. During the Civil War, the game was played by Irish troops

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Alfred Farmers Market opens on June 12 ALFRED — The Alfred Farmers Market opens for the season 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Alfred University bandstand area on the corner of Main Street and Saxon Drive.

Patrons can park across the street in the Montessori School parking lot if they cannot find a space on the street.

Amanda Khodorkovskaya, Alfred Market board president, said the market season will kick off with music by the Ukuladies, consisting of two teachers at Alfred-Almond Central School, Amy Britt Powers and Jami Snyder. They sing and play a wide variety of songs on their ukuleles.

The market welcomes a new manager, Yimeng Li of Alfred.

She works at Alfred University as the summer programs coordinator and is a registrar specialist.

Yimeng, who moved to Alfred from Nashville, Tennessee, was looking for an opportunity to meet more community members so the job is a good fit for her.

Stop by the mangers tent and say hello — she has recipes to share and can process SNAP benefits and offer other food programs to help pay for your groceries like Double Up Bucks.

The market also accepts farmers market coupons.

Organizers said the market runs smoothly thanks to the volunteer efforts of a core group of community members who set up and break down the market area, sell raffle tickets, assist with activities at the

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Kid’s Tent and help support the vendors.

Each week a different craft activity is offered for children to enjoy.

Because the market is a non-profit organization, fundraising is necessary to make ends meet. A weekly raffle takes place at the Managers Tent. Tickets are $1 each or $5 for an arm’s length. Raffle items are made by local artisans.

If you are interested in donating an item to the market raffle, contact Mary by email at barnrag@gmail.com.

Raffle proceeds help pay insurance, pay for supplies, mailings and the cost of hiring a manager.

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A Reception and Open House welcoming Pastor Louise Barger will be held at The Stone Cottage, 1627 Waterwells Road, Alfred Station, on Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 2:00-5:00 PM. Pastor Barger is currently serving as the transitional pastor at the Union University Church in Alfred. The church is hosting this event. The community is cordially invited to come and meet Pastor Louise, tour the Stone Cottage, and enjoy light refreshments. This is a come-and-go event.

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dining & Entertainment Helpful tips for picking and cutting watermelon Watermelon is a summertime staple. Each summer, stores and farm stands have an abundance of watermelons on display, and many people feel no picnic or barbecue is complete without watermelon.

Watermelon is a refreshing option on hot

days. It’s ideal sliced and served, or can be included in fruit salads, smoothies or even “spiked” cocktails. The key to a tasty watermelon is knowing how to pick one that is ripe, while serving watermelon comes down to understanding some

easy cutting strategies.

• Choose a watermelon that has a firm, symmetrical shape. Avoid melons with bumps, dents or cuts.

• Watermelons should be relatively heavy.

They’re 92 percent water, and that juiciness should be reflected in a substantial weight for the melon’s size.

• Watermelon.org advises looking for a creamy yellow spot

on the underside of the watermelon. This is called the “ground spot.” It indicates where the melon sat on the ground and ripened in the sun.

Once cut from the vine, a watermelon has about three to four weeks to be consumed.

• All parts of the watermelon are edible, including the seeds and rind. The rind can be pickled or cut up to use in stir-fry dishes.

When bringing watermelon to an event, it is a courtesy to bring it already sliced or cut up.

This ensures the host or hostess does not have to tackle what can sometimes be a chore. Here are three techniques to cut a watermelon easily.

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1. Cut both ends off of the watermelon.

2. Stand the watermelon on one sliced end.

Use the knife to slice down and cut off the rind.

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1. Cut the watermelon in half lengthwise.

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4. Repeat for the other cut half.

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1. Cut the watermelon as you would with the slices. Rather than leaving it in large slices, turn the watermelon and cut the same size slices in the opposite direction. This creates strips that are easy for kids to grab and maneuver.

2. Repeat with the other half of the watermelon in the same manner.

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If you find a bat in your home or camp that may have been in contact with a person or pet, please CATCH THE BAT! DO NOT RELEASE IT!!! A child, an older adult, someone who is speech impaired, or someone who is sleeping while a bat is in their room may not be able to tell you if they were bitten.

Things to remember: How to capture a bat.

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Family donates Whitesville building to historical society WHITESVILLE — The Independence Historical Society held a building dedication ceremony to honor the James Fitzpatrick family.

In 2008, the James and Sandra Fitzpatrick family purchased the former St. John of the Cross Catholic Church.

Upon ownership, the family offered the use of the building to IHS as a

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In July, Jim Fitzpatrick passed away.

The historical society wanted to honor his memory and show appreciation to his family by dedicating the

Independence Historical Society building to the James Fitzpatrick family.

Society member Elton Harris gave a presentation on Memorial Day acknowledging the contributions Fitzpatrick and his family have made to the Whitesville community. Many members of the community turned out for this presentation with all of

the Fitzpatrick family in attendance.

The family members included Jim’s wife Sandra, son Kerry and daughters, Julie, Darla and Lorie.

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Photo provided Sandra Fitzpatrick ( second from right) is joined by her children (from left) Lorie, Darla, Julie and Kerry.

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➡Irish Tradition continued from PAGE 1 festivals in West Virginia. The largest Irish road bowling event in the world is held annually in September in Wheeling, West Virginia, with more than 700 teams participating. The event is hosted by the state’s Ancient Order of Hibernians.

Irish bowling came to Allegany County in 2013 when Brian Cannon, then president of the local Ancient Order of Hibernians 1, organized the first official contest. That September, 60 people participated in the event to raise funds for scholarships at Immaculate Conception School of Wellsville.

This year’s event will benefit the Joyce Family Food Pantry, Hart Comfort House, Immaculate Conception and the local Little League.

The sport involves, a two-person team taking turns hurling, underhand, a 28-ounce cannonball (called a bowl) down a prescribed course. The local tournament’s course length is 1.25 miles on Kilbane Road in the town of Andover. It is located across from the end of the Trapping Brook

Road on Davis Hill Road (County Route 22), which intersects with Route 417.

The course record is 23 throws. It is a challenging course as bowls tend to roll off the road and into the ditch or bounce into the brush along the side of the road. Tournament officials have metal detectors to locate lost bowls.

Cannon points out that the Kilbane family started farming in the area in the mid-1800s and that, in Gaelic, “Kilbane” means “white church.”

“This is a great place to hold the event because of the history of the Kilbane family,” Cannon said.

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There is no pre-entry necessary for the event, which will get underway at 9 a.m. Saturday.

Cannon said the crew will be setting up at 8 a.m. for any early birds who want to get on the course before the crowds.

Cannon said teams from Allegany, Steuben and Cattaraugus counties will be competing, as well as teams from outside the state.

“We seem to regularly draw around 50 to 55 teams from New York state, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Hampshire, Virginia, and Ohio,” he said.

This year’s tournament will take place while the dew is still on the grass, starting at 9

a.m. and running until 3 p.m.. A sign-in tent will be located at the end of Trapping Brook Road, where participants can register and pick up their bowls The cost is $30 per two-person team with a $20 refundable deposit on bowls. Signup is the day of the event. The course takes between an hour and a hour and a half to complete.

There are five classes: men’s, women’s, mixed pairs, under 16 and senior (60-plus).

There will be food and refreshments available at the Andover Rod and Gun Club alongside the course and there will be wagon rides for transportation.

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➡Farmers Market continued from PAGE 2

The Alfred Farmers Market is a growers- and makers-only market offering fresh local fruits and vegetables, mushrooms, ferments, bread, baked goods, duck and chicken eggs, grass-fed beef and pasture-raised pork, chicken, lamb, ice cream sandwiches, honey, syrups, tinctures, flowers, plants, jams, distilled beverages, goat’s milk products, alpaca products, jewelry, pottery, yarn made from local wool in a variety of colors, tie-dyed clothing and more.

Temple of Alfred will be serving Korean Kimbaps, and Bibim-

bap, and will serve the freshest possible dishes using vegetables from local farmers. They offer Vegan and Pescatarian options.

The market runs through Oct. 30. Come over to Alfred for its Renaissance Festival, which will be held at the market on June 26.

Other festivals include a Tomato Festival on Aug. 28 and a Fall Festival on Sept. 25.

If you are interested in becoming a vendor, the application can be found at alfredfarmersmarket.com. You can reach out to Yimeng with questions at marketmangerinalfred@ gmail.com.

Andover students build compost bin for Fassett Greenspace WELLSVILLE — Why do we throw out so much garbage? High School students have been studying this question in Andover’s Environmental Technology class, co-taught by teachers Zach Owen and Tim Demster.

They have been teaching students about the principle of “Cradle to Cradle,” in which ideally, there is no garbage.

Instead, raw materials are not thrown away, but are reused indefinitely or serve as material for new products. In the Cradle to Cradle philosophy, products are designed to be fully recyclable or reusable and do not contain any harmful raw materials.

To combine ‘thinking’ and ‘doing,’ environmental technology students have been working with a local

nonprofit organization, Art for Rural America, to design and manufacture a 3-bay compost bin for the Fassett GreenSpace. On Friday May 13, students delivered the compost bin to the public garden located at 55 N. Main St. in Wellsville.

Student Richard York, used his commercial vehicle to deliver the completed compost bin. Currently, the compost bin is intended for use only by the garden’s volunteers, and is not open for the community to utilize without permission.

This may change as the compost bin becomes more established or new partnerships arise.

Owen partners with the community for projects in several of the courses he teaches.

In the past, Owen’s students have created a

maple syrup evaporator and shelters for homeless people in Rochester.

In discussing the compost bin, Owen states “My students wanted to purchase most items locally. So we purchased hardware from Andover Hardware and Hess Tire. We also bought locally milled larch from Eddy’s Lumber in Alfred Station. Larch is like nature’s “pressure treated” wood. We used a natural finish to keep this wood viable for years to come.”

In addition to this project, the environmental technology class runs a garden in the Andover School’s courtyard.

“I am thrilled that we could partner with Andover’s Environmental Technology class for this project!” said Art for Rural America Board

President, Cassandra Bull. “I love when local schools are engaged in our garden space and use it for educational purposes. I spoke with the students about the creation of the garden and how we got started. I hope that learning about community gardens can inspire these students to continue making positive changes in their community in the future. On our side, a compost bin is long overdue! I am grateful for the diverse and enduring support from our community, and this compost bin is another testament to that.”

For more information or to be involved, please contact artforruralamerica@gmail.com or like the Fassett GreenSpace Project on Facebook.

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Alfred University to award 140 master’s degrees at AU-NY Commencement ALFRED, NY – At commencement ceremonies in New York City on Thursday, June 16, Alfred University will award 140 master’s degrees to students who earned them at satellite campuses in the New York Metro area during the 2021-22 school year.

The 2022 AU-NY commencement ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m. at St. Francis College in Brooklyn Heights, NY. Among those receiving degrees will be 110 candidates who have earned Master of Science degrees in counseling and 30 who will receive Master of Public Administration degrees. This

includes students who earned their degrees in August or December 2021 and have chosen to participate in the June 16 commencement. Also recognized will be 130 students who earned Certificates of Advanced Study: 126 in mental health counseling and four in counseling.

Donald James, executive director of the Center for Integrated Teacher Integration (CITE) will provide the keynote address. CITE, which provides professional development and in-service courses for teachers, principals and related school staff, is a professional service or-

ganization that manages the logistical operations for Alfred University’s AU-NY programs.

Mark Zupan, Alfred University president, will provide opening remarks; Beth Ann Dobie, provost and vice president of Academic Affairs, will present students for conferment of degrees; and Jay Cerio, dean of Graduate and Continuing Studies, will present the Dougherty Award. Named for James F. Dougherty, former CITE director, the Dougherty Award is presented to students who exemplify Dougherty’s dedication, passion, and commitment to excel-

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Alfred University alumnus Matthew Washington ’04, a member of the University’s Board of Trustees who also serves as deputy president for the Borough of Manhattan, will present graduates for induction into the Alfred University Alumni Association.

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Wellsville’s Dorrough 2nd in discus, earns trip to states EAST IRONDEQUOIT — In 2019, the last time a state meet was held, the Wellsville girls track and field team had a state qualifier in Emma Kinnicutt.

Kinnicutt went on to win a New York State championship in the discus.

Two years later, the Lions had another athlete make the state cut … in the same event.

Alyssa Dorrough, influenced, in part, by her former teammate, placed second in the discus among Division II participants at the Section 5 track and field state qualifier on Friday at Eastridge High School. Dorrough had a toss of 113 feet, two inches, which met the standard to advance to states despite not winning the individual crown.

She was one of two Section 5 Big 30 ath-

letes to earn a second at the state qualifier, alongside Cuba-Rushford senior Noah Seigel, who took the No. 2 spot in the 400 hurdles (:58.45), finishing just shy of Wheatland-Chili’s Aaron Lund (:56.77) for a spot at the state meet.

Seigel had a notable day overall, also finishing fifth in the 110 hurdles (:16.69). In total, six Cuba-Rushford athletes competed on Friday, with the 400 relay team of Brayden Lavery, Alex Baron, Anderson Seigel and Hunter Rix taking 12th in :46.95 and Sofia Riquelme placing 12th in the girls’ 400 in 1:06.50. Libby Drum also accompanied C-R after qualifying in the 1,500, but was unable to compete due to a late season-ending injury.

Dorrough, too, had

a standout performance, also earning a patch in the shot put with a toss of 32-7 ¼.

Additionally for Wellsville, Kaylee Oswald reached the podium alongside Dorrough with a third in the discus (102-4) and Stephanie Oswald was fifth in the shot put (31-1 ¼).

Joseph Mariotti was sixth in the pole vault with a personal record clearance of 11 feet, six inches and Brooklyn Stisser set a school record with a seventh-place finish in the 200 (:27.13), breaking a mark from 1997.

Wellsville’s girls 400 relay team finished fourth in :52.89.

From a strong Bolivar-Richburg team, Jarrod Polk garnered two patches, taking third in the long jump (20-11) and fourth in the triple jump (42-5).

Ethan Coleman earned

a patch with a fourth in the pole vault (12-6), Hunter Stuck was fifth in the 800 (2:05.67) and Lloyd Kinnicutt finished seventh and ninth in the discus and shot put, respectively.

For Genesee Valley/ Belfast, Sophie Zilgitt took ninth in the pentathlon (1,837 points), highlighted by a sixth in the 800 (2:48.53) and tying for fifth in the high jump (4-5), and Morgan Torrey was seventh in the high jump.

Jordan White claimed sixth in the long jump with a leap of 20 feet exactly for Scio/Friendship and Fillmore’s 3,200 relay team took ninth.

Dorrough will return to action at this weekend’s NYSPHSAA championships at Cicero-North Syracuse.

Golf tournament to support Genesee Valley scholarship BELMONT — Genesee Valley Central School is sponsoring the first Lynn Manning Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament on July 15 at Wellsville Country Club.

Manning was instrumental in supporting the merger, development and success of the Genesee Valley School District. She was a 1974 graduate from Belmont Central School and worked for a number of organizations in the county, including the Allegany County Planning Department and Department of Social Services, Allegany County BOCES, Angel-

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Proceeds from the tournament will be used to support the Lynn Manning Scholarship Fund for GVCS students pursuing a career path in business or education.

The tournament is limited to the first 36 teams to register by June 24. The format for the tournament is a four-person scramble.

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ACAF grants support Leadership Allegany, Cuba, Salvation Army BELMONT — The Allegany County Area Foundation (ACAF) recently made grants in support three local organizations.

ACAF awarded $600 to Leadership Allegany. The Foundation provides an annual scholarship in this amount for a local early- or mid-career professional to attend the organization’s innovative nine-month professional development program.

The Village of Cuba is well-positioned to be a key part of the Genesee Valley Trail Town Initiative, and ACAF has awarded $1500 to assist the community’s efforts in this area.

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chitecture provides for the purchase of ten flat screen display monitors that will be placed at local businesses and linked to a Yodek cloud-based media system.

The displays will provide residents and visitors with information about the Genesee Valley Canal Greenway Trail, maps, and local history, services, events, and weather.

ACAF awarded $700 to the Salvation Army Wellsville Corps for the replacement of its nursery flooring.

The work was completed by a local contractor.

ACAF executive director Bruce Campbell notes that while ACAF’s Grant Committee was not sched-

uled to meet until midJune they reviewed these requests ahead of that. ‘Each of these was either an immediate need or a project with a compressed timeframe, so our grant committee met by email ahead of our scheduled meeting. We can usually be flexible like this on timing and we’re glad to be able to help these organizations that do so much good in the county. We’ll still convene in June and will have more grants to announce following that meeting.’

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Special election set, Della Pia officially tabbed as Dem candidate for 23rd

BY JIM ECKSTROM

With the governor setting a special election in New York’s 23rd Congressional District to fill the remainder of Tom Reed’s term, Democratic Party chairs in the Southern Tier on June 5 officially designated Max Della Pia as their nominee.

The congressional special election is set for Tuesday, Aug. 23, to fill the seat left open

by Reed’s resignation in May. Della Pia is also the backed candidate for November election to the new 23rd Congressional District seat, which was drawn in the state’s redistricting saga.

“Both my parents were World War II veterans,” Della Pia of Tioga County said. “They taught me the American values of integrity, service before self and caring for others. I feel obligated to do what I can to restore public confidence in our legislative branch.”

Della Pia is a retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel from Tioga County whose more than 30 years of service includes experience as a former U.S. Senate liaison officer for the chief of staff of the Air Force.

He said he is running a unifying campaign that focuses on the needs of people of the district.

“What we are seeing with the Republican ouster of (U.S. Rep.) Chris Jacobs is alarming,” Della Pia said, referring to Jacobs, R-Or-

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chard Park, dropping his intention to run in November for the new 23rd seat recently after declaring that he would support a new ban on sales of military-style weapons if such a measure is proposed in Congress.

Swift fallout over his comment resulted in Republican leaders in the Southern Tier disavowing their support of Jacobs — and leading to more confusion over who will run for the new 23rd seat in the fall.

“Mistaking someone who disagrees with you on an issue for an enemy is how you make the former become the latter, and that is not how a democracy survives,” Della Pia said.

Supporters say that, as a civilian, Della Pia is a respected and engaged community leader who enjoys unanimous endorsement from the Democratic Committee chairs in the 23rd.

“We could not have a better candidate, a man who will defend our democracy,” said Shawn Hogan, former mayor of Hornell and chair for the Steuben County

Democratic Committee. “Reject Republican extremism. (Della Pia is) a candidate who understands the needs of our region and will listen and deliver. A man for these times.”

Frank Puglisi, chair of the Cattaraugus County Democratic Committee, said “the Republicans are in complete disarray.

Each day seems like a new bombshell coming out of the GOP. We put our full support behind Max Della Pia who has served our country and understands the needs of the people of this district.”

Della Pia, who lost the 2020 nomination to run against Reed, R-Corning, to Tracy Mitrano, said when growing up his father always told him, “Service is what gives life purpose.”

“If elected I will continue to embrace his message and work to further ideas that move

us forward, not based on party affiliation, but based on the needs of the country and the people of the district,” Della Pia said.

In later May, when a special master completed the drawing of new congressional districts for New York state, the new 23rd included southern and eastern portions of Erie County.

Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-Utica, who planned to run for the 23rd, set her sights on a newly-drawn district closer to her home territory, while Jacobs, who serves the 27th Congressional District today — and will live in the new 23rd — quickly announced his candidacy for the mostly Southern Tier district.

Jacobs came to Olean on May 25 on the first leg of a tour of Southern Tier counties, meeting with conservative supporters at Good Times of Olean.

A few days later he made his comments regarding an assault weapons ban — and his campaign in the new district was quickly derailed.

Robert C. Keis Sr., Cattaraugus County Republican Party chairman, said he had hoped to avoid a GOP primary in the 23rd, but that the vacancy left by Reed’s resignation continues to lead to messy politics.

Keis called Jacobs after his comments expressing support for an assault weapons ban and asked if the congressman knew what he had done to his political future. The GOP chairman then withdrew his endorsement of Jacobs.

Since Jacobs announced he would not run for Congress again, another candidate could enter the fray, Keis said.

The question remained over the weekend just who would

emerge as the GOP candidate in the 23rd. Joe Sempolinski, a former aide to Reed and chair of the Steuben County Republicans, is the backed candidate in the special election — he had declared that he wouldn’t run for the full term that begins in 2023.

Former gubernatorial candidate and real estate mogul Carl Paladino of Buffalo has reportedly expressed interest, along with GOP Chairman Nick Langworthy, a Cattaraugus County native now living in Niagara County.

Other potential candidates include Michael Zigler of Tompkins County and Fredonia native Marc Cenedella of New York.

The U.S. Constitution requires House members to be residents of the state they represent, but there is no requirement they be a resident of the district.

Oswayo Valley seeks new superintendent; Hamberger waives DUI charges

BY MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER

BRADFORD, Pa. — Oswayo Valley School District is seeking a new superintendent, while the former district leader has waived a McKean County Court hearing relating to criminal charges from an alleged DUI crash in April.

Jed T. Hamberger, 36, of Bradford, is charged with fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, a third-degree felony; DUI, reckless driving and other traffic summary offenses. He waived a preliminary hearing June 1 before District Judge Rich Luther.

He is represented by attorney Grant Travis from Edinboro.

Hamberger had been on administrative leave from the Potter County school district while the criminal case is proceeding. However, on the district’s website, the position of superintendent is advertised as vacant, with applications due by June 17.

“Candidates should have at least three years of central office experience, demonstrate: superior communication skills; strong leadership

that is able to build positive relations with staff, students, and community; knowledgeable of educational trends, research, integration of technology and innovative practices to improve student achievement,” reads the posting.

A message left with the district seeking comment was not immediately returned. Attempts to reach Hamberger for comment have been unsuccessful.

According to court documents, Hamberger had a “high level of intoxication” and was uncooperative at the time of his arrest. He could not understand directions for a field sobriety test, refused further testing and said he wanted to speak to an attorney.

The criminal complaint stated “Hamberger asked multiple times (for the officers) to drop the charges and

to not make this public knowledge.” The officers said no. While an officer was taking Hamberger home following arraignment, Hamberger asked if the charges would be dropped or “am I going to have to call the county commissioners to influence the judge to have these charges taken care of,” the affidavit stated.

He also commented regarding the charges that, “this is on the down low and I’ll be running Bradford schools in no time.”

According to Foster Township police, an officer was on patrol at approximately 10:20 p.m.

April 15 on South Kendall Avenue in Bradford when a vehicle traveling in the opposite lane nearly struck the officer’s vehicle head-on.

“The officer was able to make an evasive movement to avoid colliding with the suspect’s

vehicle,” police stated. In the affidavit, the officer said that if he hadn’t had proper training in evasive maneuvers in the police academy, he might not have been able to avoid being struck by Hamberger’s vehicle.

That night, the officer made a U-turn and activated his emergency lights.

“At that point, the same vehicle sped up and failed to come to a yield for the officer’s emergency lights,” police stated. “The suspect vehicle was pursued into the city of Bradford.”

Shortly after entering the city limits, the suspect’s vehicle left the roadway, struck a telephone pole and a large pile of rocks in front of a residence on South Kendall, where the vehicle came to rest.

Hamberger remains free on $5,000 unsecured bail.

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Alfred University appoints Amy M. DeKay new vice president for Student Experience ALFRED, NY – Alfred University announces the appointment of Amy M. DeKay as the University’s new vice president for Student Experience, effective July 11. DeKay comes to Alfred University with 25 years of experience in higher education student-focused positions, including the last 13 as vice president for Student Development at her alma mater, Medaille College in Buffalo.

“We are pleased that Amy DeKay is joining us as our vice president for Student Experience,” Mark Zupan, Alfred University president, commented. “Throughout her career in higher education, Amy has distinguished herself as an administrator committed to enhancing students’ college experience and promoting their success.”

“I am thrilled to be appointed as Alfred University’s vice president for Student Experience. This position shows Alfred’s commitment to its students,” DeKay said. “I look forward to building on all that Alfred University is, including working with the University and community to further our robust student experience and engagement opportunities.”

DeKay earned a bachelor’s degree in child and youth services from Medaille in

1995 and went on to earn a master’s degree in student personnel administration from SUNY College at Buffalo in 1997. She served as assistant/associate dean of students and director of Student Activities/ Campus Center Operations and New Student Orientation at Medaille from 1997 until 2009. In 2009, she was appointed vice president for Student Development.

From 2013-19, DeKay also served as Director of Athletics.

As a member of the President’s Cabinet at Medaille, DeKay helped promote and implement the College’s strategic plan focused on increasing undergraduate and graduate student enrollment. She

provided leadership across the Medaille campus, examining and evaluating new student programs and efforts aimed at ensuring student success. She also oversaw departments providing student development and retention services, including Residence Life, Career Planning, Athletics, Student Involvement, Multicultural Education and Diversity, Counseling Services, and Health Services.

Zupan expressed appreciation to the search committee for its work in developing such a strong list of candidates and overseeing the selection process.

The search committee included: Beth Ann Dobie, provost and vice

president of Academic Affairs; Shelly Freyn, assistant professor of marketing; Jonathan Kent, vice president of Enrollment Management; academic success coach Kassie McCarn ’16, MS ’18; Samuella Tuffour ’23, a leader from Alfred University’s Student Senate; and Zupan.

A Trustee Advisory Committee which provided counsel to the search committee was comprised of alumni Michele Cohen HD ’18, chair of our Board’s Student Experience committee; Kristen Klabin ’92, MS ’93, vice chair of our Board’s Student Experience committee; Eric Zuckerman ’03, vice chair of our Board’s Enrollment Manage-

ment committee; and Mike Christakis ’99, a former Board member and current vice president of Student Affairs and professor of public administration and policy at the University of Albany.

Zupan also thanked Nadine Shardlow ’86, M.S. ’17, director of the University’s Opportunities Programs and executive director of the Pamela Lavin Bernstein ’71 Center for Advising, and Paul Vecchio, director of athletics, for their dedication to the University in serving since January as co-interim vice presidents for Student Experience while the search for the new vice president was under way.

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Warning signs of mental illness Recognition of the vital role mental health plays in overall health has been on the rise in recent years. The pandemic undoubtedly contributed to that growing awareness, as individuals from all walks of life were forced to confront mental health issues stemming from the COVID-19 virus, fears about getting it and the measures implemented to prevent its spread.

In late April 2022, Dr. Anthony Fauci, who served as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infection Diseases throughout the pandemic, indicated in an interview with PBS NewsHour that the United States was out of the pandemic phase of COVID-19, even though the virus would not be eradicated. Though the world might be gradually emerging from the pandemic, mental health issues related to it could linger far longer.

Mental health disorders like depression affect hundreds of millions of people across the globe. A 2021 report from the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation indicated that approximately 280 million people in the world have depression, making it the most common mental health disorder across the globe. Tens of mil-

lions more have been diagnosed with other mental health disorders, including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and other psychoses.

Mental health statistics are estimates and don’t necessarily reflect the real scope of mental health disorders, many of which go unreported or undiagnosed due to various factors, including lack of access to health care. That underscores the importance individuals from all walks of life must place on learning to recognize the common signs of mental illness.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness notes that each illness has its own symptoms, but common signs may include the following: • Excessive worrying or fear • Feeling excessively sad or low • Confused thinking or difficulty

concentrating and learning • Extreme mood changes • Prolonged or strong feelings of irritability or anger • Avoiding friends or social activities • Difficulties understanding or relating to other people • Changes in sleeping habits or feeling tired or low energy • Changes in eating habits, such as increased hunger or lack of appetite • Changes in sex drive • Overuse of substances, including alcohol or drugs • Multiple physical ailments without obvious causes, such as headaches, stomach aches or vague and ongoing “aches and pains” • Suicidal thoughts Though the world is emerging from the pandemic, many mental health-related issues that have arisen since 2020 may linger in the months and years to come. More information, including how to find support for mental health issues, can be found at www.nami.org.

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4 popular colors for 2022 Home design trends come and go. The fleeting nature of such trends can make it hard for homeowners to commit to a particular style, especially if they want their home decor to stay as current as possible. Paint provides one way to stay current and refresh a home’s interior without investing in new furniture and home accessories.

Paint trends change, but these colors are already making the rounds in 2022.

• Very Peri: Very Peri is the Pantone® 2022 Color of the Year. A brand new shade of blue, Very

Peri was designed to rekindle some of the qualities that the color blue represents while simultaneously complementing a modern perspective.

The home design pros at HGTV recommend pairing Very Peri with neutrals like taupes and creams or deeper shades like navy or brown.

• Evergreen Fog: The paint experts at Sherwin-Williams note that this shade of green is symbolic of nature and a color associated with revitalization and growth.

Those characteristics make it great for

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Summer is the season of R&R. When the mercury rises, who can resist a backyard hammock or the sound of waves lapping against a picturesque shoreline?

The relaxing nature of summer makes it the perfect season to revisit old hobbies or pick up new ones. Hobbies can run the gamut from the complex to the simple, but when choosing a habit to pick up this

summer, individuals may want to look to these somewhat relaxing endeavors that are tailor-made for warm days and nights.

• Reading: Individuals who have long wanted to read more should know that they’re not alone. A 2019 survey commissioned by the reading subscription service Scribd and

Oswayo Valley Memorial Library News The Library Will be Closed Saturday, July 2nd, for the holiday weekend.

Messy Munchies: Join us at the library on Thursdays: June 16, 23, & 30, 12:30-1:30 pm.

Check out some fun activities, reach for the sky, play some games, and make yourself a tasty snack while you are here. Let’s put the F in Fun, The M in Messy, and enjoy friends at the library. All free for kids ages 5-12!

Summer Library Program: Join us Wednesdays in July from 1:30 to 3:00 for Oceans of Possibilities summer program for children Pre-K4 through 5th grade.

Please register by June 25th so we can make sure to have enough supplies on hand. Call 814-697-6691 or email ovmlibrary@gmail.com to register.

The Book Discussion

Group meets at the library on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. All are invited to participate.

Books are provided by the Potter-Tioga Library System.

conducted by The Harris Poll found that 35 percent of respondents wished they could read more.

Finding time to read more may be difficult during spring, summer and fall, when parents must contend with their own hectic schedules as well as their children’s. Even individuals without children or empty nesters may find it difficult to carve out time to read in a typical day. But people who aspire to read more can take a book to the beach or out on the deck on a warm afternoon or evening.

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can relax and read distraction-free.

• Gardening: Gardening is another hobby that coordinates well with a summertime vibe. Gardening gets people outdoors, giving them a chance to soak up some summer sun and engage in an activity that’s rewarding but not too physically demanding. One of the biggest attractions of gardening is that it can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

That makes it an ideal hobby for busy families to enjoy together when their schedules slow down in the summer. It’s also a great way for

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• Photography: Summer seascapes and landscapes are awe-inspiring, making this an ideal time of year to take up photography.

Novices can begin by utilizing their smartphone cameras to take snapshots of local landscapes. Once the skill of pointing and clicking has been honed, amateur photogs can graduate to more expensive and precise cameras.

• Sailing/boating: Though it might

15 involve a little more physical activity than reading, sailing and/ or boating is an ideal summertime activity.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports that nearly 40 percent of the United States population lives in a coastal area, making boating and sailing an accessible hobby for a significant percentage of Americans. Even those who live far away from the ocean undoubtedly live close to a river or lake. What better way to enjoy warm summer afternoons than on a boat?

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Why is tire rotation so important?

Vehicle owners need to keep maintenance on the mind to ensure their cars and trucks are operating at peak capacity.

Various components should be checked and serviced at key intervals. Oil changes and fluid top-offs are part of routine maintenance, but it can be easy to forget about other important parts of the vehicle, including tires.

Rotating tires is vital to their upkeep. Bridgestone Tires advises that tire rotation involves routinely repositioning a vehicle’s tires in specific patterns from front to back and side to side. According to Big O Tires, the front tires tend to wear on the outside edges because the tire leans over when a driver turns a corner. The rear tires just follow the

front ones, so they usually wear more evenly.

By leaving tires in place, the outside edges on the front tires will wear down much faster than the rest and those tires will need to be replaced sooner. Rotation may be required by tire warranties. Rotation also keeps the tires working properly.

Experts generally advise tire rotation every 6,000 to 8,000 miles, even if they do not show any signs of wear. It is challenging to determine if weather treads are uneven or how much wear has been sustained just by looking at them. Rotating tires can prolong the life of tires and decrease how frequently they need to be replaced.

Rotating tires keeps the tread depth uniform

and helps maintain traction and consistent handling across all four tires. Bridgestone says the tire rotation pattern that is best for a particular vehicle depends on the type of

tire being used. Patterns are recommended by the standardizing body of the tire industry, called The Tire and Rim Association, Inc. Individuals can consult with professional mechanics

about the proper way to rotate tires. Many tire manufacturers or automotive stores that have sold customers tires also will do tire rotations — some free of charge.

In addition to proper traction, minimizing uneven tire treads causes the vehicle to be more balanced, advises Wrench, a mobile auto repair and maintenance company. This enables the driver to have more control even when roads are slippery.

Many auto service centers will then align and balance tires after they have been rotated. At this time the mechanic will likely check brakes as well, since it is easy to see and reach them when the tires are off.

Tire rotation is an important component of vehicle maintenance.

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