Allegany County Community Source | 08/13/21

AUGUST

13 2021

File photo While the clues and stops are top secret, the Amity Daze Road Rally poster hints that one of the stops on the route might be the Terra Cotta building in Alfred.

Kathryn Ross At the Aug. 3 meeting of the Wellsville Board of Education, board president Al Mosher presented certificates of recognition to three women who helped the girls’ varsity softball team win the Section V Class B2 championship. From left are Makenzie Cowburn, Matti Burke, Mosher and Maddie Spicer.

Wellsville school students will wear masks this fall

BY KATHRYN ROSS WELLSVILLE — Students in the Wellsville School Districts will be wearing masks when they go back to school in September.

Superintendent David Foster, on Aug. 3, updated those attending the meeting as to what has taken place and what will take place in the upcoming school year.

First, Foster applauded and commended all the work that staff, teachers and employees have done since regular school as they know it was disrupted in March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

“We met that first day in March and started planning for what we thought would be just a couple of weeks,” Foster said.

When students returned to schooling in a hybrid form that put elementary students in school and divided high

school students into two sections allowing them to be in the school building only twice week and learning at home, online for the remainder of the school week, they had just over a month left of the school year.

Classes continued with the same hybrid plan in the Fall of 2020 with many extracurricular programs eliminated or greatly curtailed. They continued that way for most8 of the 20-21 school year.

Foster commended everyone for working together and restated that the goal of the board of education was to get students back in the school buildings.

He went on to say that when school starts in September all students will be wearing masks inside the buildings, but they will all be inside the buildings five days a week.

When it comes to students wearing masks foster said,

“Who has the authority. The governor’s office and the state board of health. I’ve heard from the commissioner of education that masks will be required in the fall while students are inside the building. We anticipate tat by midmonth we will have more guidance on the matter.”

Students will be social distancing by three feet eliminating the need for overflow classrooms. Students will be able to unmask when outside.

When it comes to athletics, foster said the state will follow the recommendations of the COC, American Academy of Pediatrics and the state Department of Health.

But as noted by the board COVID-19 restrictions did not stop the Wellsville Varsity Girls’ Softball team from having a banner year. Before getting around to routine appointments and expenditures the board of education

recognized three Lady Lions for their prowess on the diamond and leading the team to its first Section V Class B2 Championship under head coach Matt Burke. The Lady Lions scored with a 12 to 2 win over the No. 4 WaylandCohocton Golden Eagles in Wellsville.

Burke introduced the three overachievers to the board – seniors Matti Burke and Maddie Spicer and freshman Makenzie Cowburn.

“The best thing is that Makenzie (Cowburn) was just a freshman. We only have one senior and one junior coming back to the team. The future looks bright for Wellsville’s Womens Softball,” Burke said.

The three girls received certificates of recognition for the board at the hand of board president Al Mosher.

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Belmont rallies around Amity Daze

BY KATHRYN ROSS

very successful, we started thinking it over and decided to give it a shot,” he said.

Official signups for the four-hour event were due Aug. 7. Contact Fleischman at (585) 610-5254 for information.

The event will be timed.

Contestants will have to sign in and pick up clues at various sites. While not exactly forthcoming on the pickup sites (that is all part of the fun) Fleischman said there are two routes.

“We didn’t want to clog the roads with a lot of cars, so there is a northern course and a southern course and contestants will be assigned to a course,” he explained.

While no hints were given, the Road Rally poster displays photos of the Pink House in Wellsville, Terra Cotta building in Alfred and the Angelica Post Office.

The Road Rally will get underway at 9 a.m. Saturday at the old Belmont School located on South Street.

Monetary prizes of up to $400 will be awarded to those who successfully complete the course in the

BELMONT — Earlier this year the Belmont Betterment Association gave up hosting the annual Amity Daze event to the Belmont Rotary, and with that change some new activities are taking place.

Amity Daze is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, a change of dates, for starters. Rotary President Steve Fleischman said there will be no basket raffle this year, and food trucks have been added to provide sustenance for one and all at Friday’s cruise night. But the biggest change takes place on Saturday when car-driving enthusiasts will take to the highways and byways of northern and southern Allegany County for a road rally.

Cagey on some of the details of the Amity Daze Road Rally, in the spirit of competition, Fleischman said the idea for a road rally came from the Avon Rotary, which staged a successful event last year.

“We had thought about doing something like this, and when the Avon Rotary said their event had been Amity Daze continued........... page 4

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File photo Frank Brown coaches the New York squad before the 47th annual Big 30 All-Star Charities Classic.

Brown leaves Wellsville grid for Coudersport

BY CHUCK POLLOCK BRADFORD, PA. — The potential for irony was hard to ignore, but we’ll get to that.

After his New York team fell, 35-0, to Pennsylvania in Saturday night’s 47th annual Big 30 All-Star Charities Classic, Frank Brown was a picture of resignation.

Last year, he and his staff at Wellsville High School had committed to the game ... only to have it canceled due to coronavirus restrictions.

But they agreed to return for the second try at No. 47 in 2021, though their situation has changed.

In early May, Brown, after two head-coaching stints at Wellsville totaling seven seasons, agreed to take the job at Coudersport, another Big 30 school, but in Pennsylvania.

Following Saturday’s loss, Brown, who led New York to a 46-37 win in 2010’s 37th renewal, allowed of the Coudy offer, “It was a great opportunity … there was a door closing in Wellsville and there was a door opening in Coudersport.

“I left like a gentleman so I’m basically not doing an exit interview.”

He declined to amplify that answer.

But he went on to say, “Coudersport has a strong tradition in football and Coudersport is a football town. It was a golden opportunity for me, not only to go over there and coach but also to take my family over there

and finish raising them in that community.”

Brown, president and CEO of Warehouse America for 39 years, has the main operation in Philadelphia, which is now run by his son, while he also has a corporate office in Wellsville.

HE WASN’T exactly looking for a new coaching position, but said, “There were some people who sent me (a copy of Coudersport’s advertisement) through a text or a screenshot and they said there was an opportunity there.”

In the spring, veteran coach Tom Storey resigned from both his football and wrestling jobs so, according to Brown, “I just figured I’d go over there and have a conversation and see what the program was about.

“I was pretty impressed not only with the facilities but also the administration.

We had some nice meetings, everybody had their cards on the table, and it went well …

I’m happy I made the move.”

Brown’s credentials were strong, even if his record was deceptive.

His first five years at Wellsville, he went 23-24, but that mark included the only two winning seasons in the previous 19 campaigns.

That stretch included three Connors & Ferris championships in 2008, ’10 and ’12. In 2011 the Lions also claimed the Section 5 Class C championship, a first in Wellsville history.

Brown was the Big 30 Coach of the Year in 2009 after a 6-3 season which, in part, caused him to be invited to coach the New York team in the Charities Classic the following summer. He was also tabbed Section 5 Class C Coach of the Year in 2012.

“Every year we coached at Wellsville was a good time … especially the first stint, we were building it from the bottom up,” Brown said. “The fact we were close, the second year, to getting that first sectional title made us hungrier to win it which we finally did a year later.”

However, in his second stint — 2019-20 (ultimately ’21 due to Covid-19) — the Lions went 1-13 (1-7, 0-6) and his relationship with the school seemed to sour a bit.

TWO OF Brown’s assistants — Wayne Stonemetz, a former Wellsville head coach, and Bryan Riccaldo — will accompany him to Coudersport.

Meanwhile, it’s been confirmed that the new head coach at Wellsville will be Bob McMorris, who formerly held the job, as did his new top assistant, Larry Peacock.

That irony?

By switching states, if circumstances dictated, as coach of Coudersport, which oddly had no players in this year’s game, Brown could coach on opposite sides of the Big 30 Charities Classic field in consecutive years.

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BELMONT — COVID-19 cases appear to be on the rise again in Allegany County.

Allegany County Department of Health officials reported earlier this week that 20 cases were tallied between Aug. 1 and Aug. 8, county health officials reported, bringing the total to date to 3,651. Of those, 3,573 have resulted in recoveries, and 87 deaths have been reported.

By comparison, five cases were reported the week of Aug. 1, and seven the week of July 25.

County officials discontinued daily updates in early July due to low case counts in favor of a weekly update.

Vaccinations have also continued to grow, but at a slower pace than the rest of

the state.

State Department of Health officials reported 18,097 first doses have been given, making up 39% of county residents. Of adults, 46.3% have received a first dose. Officials noted 16,966 completed vaccine series have been given to residents, or 36.5% of the county’s population.

The county has lagged behind the rest of the state since the beginning of the pandemic. Statewide, 61.8% of residents and 73.7% of adults have received at least one dose. Around 56.3% of state residents have received a completed series, including 67.6% of adults.

Despite jumping up several rankings in March, the county has seen the lowest rates in the states since April. In late April, the county broke

the threshold of 30% of residents receiving at least one dose. The county reported 13,961 residents had received a first dose on April 29 — with around 4,100 more residents getting a first dose in just over three months.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, across the seven-state Northeast region, Allegany County has the third-lowest vaccination rate of any county — two counties in Vermont have rates between 33% and 35%.

Three counties in Pennsylvania have lower vaccination rates, however, including bordering Potter County. In Potter County, 27% of residents — around 4,450 people out of more than 17,000 — have received at least one dose.

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Photo by Kathryn Ross The unsightly blight to the Main Streetscape at the corner of East State and Main streets will be fixed by the end of summer.

Wellsville Village Board mulls spending ARP funding

BY KATHRYN ROSS WELLSVILLE — The village board paid bills on Monday and then started planning how to spend American Rescue Plan money.

Like people and municipalities throughout the nation, the village has received its first payment of two through ARP — colloquially known as COVID-19 money.

In late July the village received a check from the federal government for $223,446.02. The village will receive another payment, in the same amount, next year.

Upon announcing the receipt of the funding, Mayor Randy Shayler told the board, “I’m very cautious and very concerned that we do not obligate ourselves to anything long term. That we look at what kind of projects we can get our arms around for the total funding from the COVID money.”

He went on to ask the board members to come up with projects before the next board meeting (Aug. 23) that might be undertaken with

Amity Daze continued from 1 shortest time.

While the road rally promises to be an interesting and entertaining addition to Amity Daze, devotees will find that not everything has changed. The traditional yard sales will start on

the funds.

Over the last couple of months projects such as repairing the town clock in front of the old municipal building has been discussed as well as landscaping and replanting the garden area around the building. At the time the suggestions were made, Shayler said that COVID funding could be used for each project.

Getting down to the rest of the meeting, the board gave its approval for two events to take place this month.

Starting Thursday and continuing through Sunday the Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a Chalk Walk.

At the request of Fire Chief Kevin Fleischman and after concurring with the code enforcement officer, the board made the decision to approve the Dyke Street Engine Company’s request to hold a Corn Hole Tournament on Aug. 28, starting at 11 a.m. at the firehall on Hanover Street. Contact Ryan Nixon at (703) 801-1395 or Dennis Ellsworth at (585) 610-6390 for further information.

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Friday and continue through Saturday.

A map of the yard sale sites will be available at the Village Hall, Criss’s Market, Nicholson’s Pharmacy, Hanson Market, Community Bank and the library.

Friday night Park Circle will come alive with the sounds and smells of a Food Truck/Cruise Night from 5 to 8 p.m.

Fleischman said that this year the addition of the food trucks will be a big part of the draw.

Work Supervisor Bill Whitfield told the board that the crews have been busy striping the new pavement on Main Street using an epoxy on the crosswalk which is expected to last longer.

After the meeting Whitfield answered a question concerning the west end of the new crosswalk on the north side of East State and Main. The site has been marked with traffic cones and tape since the street was repaved in early July.

He explained that the village crews have to do more work at that site, adding blacktop rather than concrete to make that end of the crosswalk ADA compatible.

“We’ll get it done before summer ends,” he said.

Before the meeting adjourned, Chief of Police Tim O’Grady asked the board to accept and approve the 2021 STOP-DWI Plan. He told trustees that the funding, $9,300, which comes via the state from local fines collected from DUIs, the money has to be used to pay overtime for extra DWI patrols. The board approved.

“We’re still lining them up, but there will be a wide variety of foods offered,” he promised.

There will be trophies awarded at the car show.

For those interested in the car show or participating as a food truck, contact Fleischman for more information.

Also, on Saturday the Stearns’ chicken barbecue will get underway at 11:30 a.m. and will last until gone.

The cost is $10, and distribution will be on the Park Circle.

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Wellsville Masks continued from 1 Burke was recognized for being named a Big 30 all Star and for making the All-State second team.

Spicer was recognized for being named a Big 30 All-Star.

Cowburn was recognized for being named the Big 30 Pitcher of the Year, being recognized as an All-Greater Rochester athlete by the Democrat and Chronicle and being named to the All-State First Team.

Before adjourning the board approved several resignations, long term and temporary appointments. It approved a payment of $21,600 in regard to the ongoing building project and authorized the collection of school taxes in the adjusted amount of $8,057,632.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

What causes acne in adolescents and adults?

Acne is a common skin condition that often appears for the first time during adolescence. However, acne can develop at any age. In fact, Intermountain® Healthcare notes that it’s even possible for people who never had acne as a teen to develop it later in life.

Even though acne is quite common, misperceptions about it persist. For example, consuming chocolate or greasy foods like French fries will not lead to a bout of acne. Various factors directly contribute to acne, offers Harvard Medical School, and

such factors include: • Bacteria: Bacteria contribute to inflammatory lesions in acne. At various times, including during puberty, bacteria on the surface of the skin can increase.

Antimicrobials can suppress certain bacteria in patients with acne.

• Hormones: Fluctuating hormones, including fluctuations that occur during pregnancy and menopause, can lead to acne. Stopping or starting birth control also can lead to acne. Hormones that increase in boys and girls during puberty can cause sebaceous glands to enlarge and make more sebum as well, says the Mayo Clinic.

• Excess oil production: Some people may produce more sebum than others.

When coupled with skin care products and makeup that can clog pores, this may lead to acne.

• Inflammation: Inflammation caused by diet can lead to inflammation throughout the body, and that may result in acne.

• Underlying medical condition: Certain conditions, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome in women, are often accompanied by chronic or difficult-to-control acne.

• Medications: Medications people take for various conditions may actually cause acne as a side effect. This includes drugs that contain testosterone, lithium or corticosteroids. Changing medications may reduce breakouts.

It’s important to note that acne is not caused by dirty skin. Scrubbing skin too harshly with chemicals or soaps may actually make acne worse by irritating the skin. Though makeup will

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OUT & ABOUT 30th Annual Kids Fishing Contest at Andover Ponds The Town of Andover Wetlands Project will be the scene for the annual Kids Fishing Contest which will be held on Saturday, August 21st at the Andover Ponds (Route 21) from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. Trophies will be awarded at 2:45 p.m.

There is no entry fee. In attendance will be Senator George Borrello and members of the Allegany County Board of Legislators, members of the Village and Town boards.

Age groups include: 5 and under, 6 - 8, 9 - 11, and 12 to 15. Trophies will be awarded to the top three fish in each age group. There will also be trophies for the smallest,

largest and most fish of the day. Other categories with trophies awarded are for largest bass and largest carp.

There is also a special award in memory of Senators Jess Present and Pat McGee who were supporters of the Wetlands Project since its inception. The award is given to a participant who displays the qualities of Perseverance, Dedication, and Persistence which were the characteristics of the Senators.

Refreshments will be available free of charge. Pepsi Cola of Elmira has donated the soda. Giant Food Mart of Wellsville has donated hot dogs, Stroehmann’s Bakery of Olean provided the rolls,

and chips are donated by Frito Lay of Olean.

There will also be drawings and raffles for door prizes provided thus far by Andover Hardware, Certified Safety Products, Vars Engineering & Development, Herald Ford, Inc, Kent Farms, Machinist Union 1580 of Wellsville, VFW Post 2530 of Wellsville, J. W. Embser & Sons Funeral Home, Middaugh Real Estate, Cartwright’s Maple Tree Inn, , Otis Eastern, Burger King of Wellsville, Wegman’s of Hornell, L.C. Whitford, Applebee’s , and Walmart of Hornell., Maple City Savings Bank of Hornell, Baker-Swan Funeral Home, Cook’s Tire & Automotive

Center of Wellsville, Alfred Pharmacy, Ryan Agency, ServU Credit Union, ALCO Federal Credit Union, Schenk & Miles Agency of Wellsville.

Also, The New York State Conservation Officer’s Association, Andover Rod & Gun Club., Truax Brothers, Inc./Better Days, Rockburgers of Andover, and First Citizens Community Bank of Wellsville. Eagle Claw, Zoom Bait Company, Zebco, Gitzit Lures, Magic Bait, Betts Lures, Fish USA, and other national fishing companies.

Trophies are courtesy of the Town of Andover and provided by Sports Fanatic of Hornell.

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HOME & GARDEN

AUTOMOTIVE

Popular renovation projects during the pandemic Spending so much time at home during the pandemic led many homeowners to spruce up their homes.

According to HomeAdvisor’s 2021 State of Home Spending report, spending on home improvements increased by an average of $745 per household in 2020.

In the face of travel restrictions and social distancing guidelines, many homeowners pivoted in 2020 and spent money they initially intended to use for vacations on home improvements.

Though many such projects required the services of a professional contractor, others, including the most popular project among the 5,000 homeowners who participated in the HomeAdvisor report, were do-it-yourself endeavors. That not only gave homeowners’ homes a new look, but also gave them something to do during quarantine. The following are the five most popular home improvement projects of 2020 according to the HomeAdvisor report.

1. Interior painting: Just under 35 percent of participants reported taking on an interior painting project in 2020. Interior painting projects can be perfect for DIYers, but homeowners also can trust this task to skilled professionals.

2. Bathroom renovations: Real estate professionals routinely report how much prospective buyers love updated bathrooms, so it’s no surprise that roughly 31 percent of homeowners who took part in the HomeAdvisor report indicated they renovated their bathrooms in 2020.

3. Flooring: Floors took on a lot of extra traffic during the pandemic, so it shouldn’t be too surprising that flooring projects were popular in 2020. More than onefourth of participants told HomeAdvisor their homes were updated with a new floor during the pandemic.

4. Landscaping: With nowhere else to go to escape the daily grind in 2020, many homeowners took to their yards. Twenty-four percent of those homeowners reported making their backyard retreats more appealing by repairing or upgrading the landscaping outside their homes. In fact, the average homeowner reported completing 3.4 landscaping projects in 2020.

5. Kitchen: Another project that makes sense given the circumstances, kitchen renovations were the fifth most popular home improvement project in 2020.

Restaurant closures and social distancing guidelines led many people to dine in more often than they otherwise would, and just under

23 percent of homeowners reported renovating their kitchens in 2020.

As the world gradually emerges from the pandemic, many homeowners who caught the renovation bug while in quarantine also will be emerging with what feels like an entirely new home.

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.

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Many drivers recognize the importance of vehicle maintenance, but a significant percentage of drivers are putting off taking timely care of their cars and trucks.

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