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Fillmore girls, boys win D1 soccer titles It was a sweep by Fillmore’s soccer teams as both the girls and boys won Section 5 Class D1 championships this past weekend. The Fillmore girls won Oct. 30, beating Marion 4-0 for its second title in the last three years. The Eagles, who are unbeaten on the season at 19-0 and rank No. 3 in the New York State Class D rankings, met D2 champion Batavia Notre Dame the night of Nov. 2 in the state qualifier. For the boys, during Oct. 29’s D1 final against Arkport/ Canaseraga, the weather was an issue. Ankle-deep puddles and a monsoon of rain reduced play to being unrecognizable. Photo provided But thanks to some quick thinking by officials, the The Fillmore girls soccer team won the Section 5 Class D1 championship on Oct. 30, beating Marion 4-0 for its second title in game was postponed after 30 the last three years. The Fillmore boys also finished off their D1 championship on Oct. 30. minutes of play in Geneseo and moved to Saturday, Oct. Canaseraga 2-0 with their Friday night, the weather set players shuffled up and down field. 30, at Houghton, allow- talent and skill. the turf field attempting to the tone. “It was it was like the great ing No. 2 Fillmore (17-2) to Due to clogged drains connect passes with a ball flood out there,” Fillmore But for the first 30 minutes knock off No. 4 Arkport/ of the game, taking place that surrounding the turf field, practically floating on the coach Jamie Mullen said.

“Everyone was mystified how a turf field could suddenly turn into a swamp.” Both teams took the intermission to dry off and regroup. And despite the game’s result, Mullen admitted he had worries about his players feeling hangover effects from Friday’s ramp-up and first 30 minutes of intensity. “Everyone was so keyed up for a sectional championship game,” For the kids particularly, they’ve spent their whole life sort of dreaming about this one night and then suddenly it’s there and the emotional energy, both good and bad, you know, kind of literally just fizzles,” Mullen said. The Eagles did quite the opposite, much to the delight of Mullen. Over the final 10 minutes of the first half, Fillmore did not allow possession to leave Arkport/ Canaseraga’s half, setting the

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With temperatures having dropped enough for furnaces to kick on, natural gas customers can expect to see higher bills this heating season. National Fuel has alerted Western New York customers to anticipate higher bills as natural gas commodity prices have risen significantly following “years of historic lows.” Customers may also see an increase in gas usage this winter season as initial weather reports indicate a return-to-normal cold and snowy winter. National Grid has also indicated that Upstate New York customers can expect their gas bills to go up about 31% because of increased demand and a global spike in prices. Across National Fuel’s

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WELLSVILLE — A son, Brantley C. Landcastle, was born Oct. 23, 2021, at Jones Memorial Hospital to Schultzy Schell and Joshua Landcastle of Caneadea.

The baby boy weighed 9 pounds, 8.1 ounces and was 22 3/4 inches long. Mother’s first and last name, including maiden name.

ACAF scholarship applications open Nov. 1 BELMONT — High school seniors and graduates in college can apply for 202223 Allegany County Area Foundation scholarships starting on Nov. 1. The foundation manages 45 scholarship programs and for this current academic year awarded $305,000 to students in two- and fouryear colleges, vocational and trade programs and graduate school. Many awards are open to any student, while others are designated for certain high schools, colleges or academic programs. ACAF is an affiliate of the Dollars for Scholars (DFS) program and uses the DFS online application. This single application is used to

determine eligibility for all foundation scholarships. Students can access the application through the ACAF website (Scholarships tabOnline Application-Student and Parents tab). The application will stay open into early February (early application appreciated) and scholarship review will take place in February/ March. Scholarships are evaluated through a blind process. That is, student identifying information is removed before review. Recipients will be notified in April. Questions about scholarships can be directed to Bruce Campbell at ACAF, (585) 2965616, or director@acafny.org.

Cuba legion auxiliary to hold breakfast buffet CUBA — The Cuba American Legion Auxiliary Unit 655 will sponsor its monthly buffet breakfast at the Post at 5 E. Main St. on Saturday, Nov. 6, from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.,

or until sold out. Cost of the breakfast is $9 for adults and $3 for children age 5 and under. The event is open to the public. Take outs will be available.

Photo byKathryn Ross With Alfred State College Building and Trades Department students doing most of the work, the town of Wellsville gets closer to having its new office/highway department building.

Wellsville’s new town office/ highway building takes shape BY KATHRYN ROSS WELLSVILLE — When Alfred State College Building and Trades students came back to school in August, they went to work. Just eight weeks later there is a building on the onceempty site on West Hanover Street and the town of Wellsville is that much closer to having a new building to house its highway equipment and town office. For years, the town board put Band-Aids on the problems with the highway building on West Hanover. But while they were finding simple, inexpensive solutions, they were also socking away money each year at budget time to finance a new building. Almost two years ago the board was made homeless due to the village board’s decision to move out of the centuryold municipal building and into a new site in the renovated Burrows building. The town board left its basement offices and went to the airport, where there was more than enough room — but the decision was also made to pursue construction of a new facility. The board looked around

at properties it owned and eventually decided that the location of its highway barns and the condition of the barns made that site the obvious choice. “The site was in a good place, easy for people to get to and located so that the highway department can easily get to the places it needs to go,” Highway Superintendent Dean Arnold, who is overseeing the building project, said. While adequate for the town office, the airport site is quite a bit out of the way for most residents. The town board meets each month in a poorly heated airplane hangar with planes parked behind those attending. The construction cost and purchase of a nearby building tipped in at around $1 million, with the Olean firm of Clark, Patterson, Lee doing the engineering, Shad Alsworth, town supervisor, said. With the town’s pot of money not quite that deep the idea of bringing in Alfred State students to do most of the work blossomed, and with the help of the village’s Department of Public Works

the cost of the project was reduced to around $500,000. However, while the site was cleared and building supplies ordered from North Main Lumber, COVID-19 put the project in lockdown. The site was idle for months and the supplies were put under cover. Finally, in August the students were able to come back to school and get busy on the project. The framework went up in the weeks. Between 60 and 80 students from four different classes are working under the supervision of Jack Jones, who was involved with Alfred State’s home building projects and who is the town’s consultant on the project. Arnold said they hope to have the building enclosed by the end of the semester, allowing the students to work on the interior during the winter months. That includes pouring the concrete floor, which will contain heating units. “They will finish off the highway part of the building first, and then go on to the office section,” Arnold said. While the big overhead

doors will face the highway, the entrance to the town office will be through a vestibule on the west side of the building toward Island Park. “There will be plenty of parking for everyone,” Arnold said, noting that the existing highway building will be taken down. A few years down the road he said he hopes to see a three-sided building for storage taking its place. Even though the town board put aside funds each year for the building project they are looking for grants to offset the taxpayer’s cost of the building which after a bond could come in at around $200,000. Alsworth recently said the town expects grants totaling $260,000 for the project. The project was expected to take two years and Arnold said, despite the delays caused by COVID-19, the project is on track. Arnold said, for him, the best part of the project is that the highway department and the town office will all be in one place and within the village.

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How to care for fresh holiday wreaths Majestic Christmas trees garner the lion’s share of the decorative fanfare when the holidays arrive. Trees may be the focal points of holiday decor, but the humble wreath adorning the front door is the first decoration guests are likely to see when visiting a home. Wreaths may need some care to maintain their beauty all month long. Here are some tips to help holiday wreaths last as long as possible. Choose a wreath wisely When shopping for a wreath, choose freshly cut greenery that you assemble yourself; otherwise, look for wreaths made from freshly cut boughs with their foliage intact. Make sure not too many needles or leaves

are falling off. Heavily decorated, preassembled wreaths may be convenient, but ornaments can make it challenging to give the wreath the moisture it needs to survive. Moisture/water Access to moisture will help to keep the wreath fresh. While a Christmas tree trunk may sit inside of a stand filled with water, wreaths require a little ingenuity. According to the wreath and garland retailer Club Botanic, if you will not be hanging a freshly purchased wreath right away, keep it in a plastic liner in a cool, dark place to help it retain moisture. Just make sure you don’t seal that liner closed. Before hanging, lay the wreath in a couple of inches of water for about an

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fresh wreaths outdoors, but avoid direct sunlight, which can dry out the greenery. Slightly shaded spots are best. If your front door is bathed in full sun for hours, hang an artificial wreath here instead of a fresh one. Maintain airflow Another factor that can affect the wreath’s longevity is an ample flow of oxygen.

Wreaths tend to last much longer when kept on an outer door, indicates Harbor Farm in Ellsworth, ME. Wreaths sandwiched between a front door and a storm door will probably perish faster due to lack of oxygen. Following these tips can help keep fresh wreaths as vibrant as the day they were brought home.

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Tractor-trailer accident in Wellsville kills bicyclist WELLSVILLE — An Independence man was killed early Thursday after being struck by a tractortrailer while riding a bike. New York State Troopers responded at 5:25 a.m. to a vehicle collision on Route 19 where bicyclist Ryan R. Billings, 41, was hit by a tractor-trailer. Billings suffered fatal injuries, police reported. Jonathan D. Lampman, 32,

of Ulysses, Pa., was operating the tractor-trailer, police said. Area media reports indicated early morning fog may have played a role in the collision. The state Collision Reconstruction Unit and Bureau of Criminal Investigation assisted in this investigation, which is still pending.

Photo by provided A volunteer gives a vision exam during the free Remote Area Medical Clinic the weekend of Oct. 9-10 at Genesee Valley Central School.

Free medical clinic provides care to more than 300 people BELMONT — Genesee Valley Central School served as the host site for a Remote Area Medical (RAM) Clinic on Oct. 9-10, with 316 patients receiving medical, vision and dental care — all free of charge. Over the two days of the clinic, a variety of medical services were provided to the community — including 121 eye exams, 116 prescription glasses made at the site, 31 dental cleanings, 71 dental procedures and 56 dental xrays. Other services included physicals, flu shots, lab work, behavioral health and more. “The energy at the RAM clinic was amazing,” said Anne Campbell, wellness director at Genesee Valley and chair of the clinic. “So many people from various locations throughout New York

attended, even some from other states. When you saw patients come through the door and give a sigh of relief, we knew this clinic was needed for our community.” In addition to the administrative team and core volunteers from RAM, more than 200 individuals volunteered in a variety of roles, including setup, general support, nursing staff, as well as dental, vision and medical providers. Volunteers came from near and far, including students from SUNY College of Optometry in New York City, dental students from Stony Brook University, nursing staff from SUNY Delhi, 29 students from Penn State’s RAM Chapter as well as volunteers from in and around Allegany County.

“Volunteering is good for the soul,” said RAM Clinic volunteer Jennifer Ross. “Serving others is a privilege, and a rewarding one at that. It also strips away all the heaviness of the world and brings you back to your humanity. When you see someone who is ecstatic to receive basic care and services that they have had to go without due to cost, lack of insurance, or inability to pay copays, it’s eye opening.” Numerous community organizations, agencies, schools, and churches provided financial assistance, volunteers, and donations of food and supplies to support the two-day clinic. Alfred State College housed 35 outof-town volunteers free of charge, Brandy’s Cup of Joe traveled back and forth 11

times from their Hornell store to keep the coffee hot and fresh all weekend long. All told, over $25,000 in financial donations were received from over 20 organizations. “The RAM Clinic couldn’t have come at a better time,” added Tara Histed, assistant professor of nursing at Alfred State. “The ability to provide free care was just one small way we could help alleviate some of the burdens so many people are currently facing. it was a very humbling experience to see how grateful the patients were and how far they were willing to travel or how long they were willing to wait for services. I was happy to play a small role in helping this be a success in our small community.”

Wellsville Village Board’s marijuana law hearing is Nov. 8 BY KATHRYN ROSS WELLSVILLE — The Wellsville Village Board’s Nov. 8 meeting will take place following a public hearing on whether the village should opt in or out of state legislation allowing for marijuana dispensaries and onsite consumption sites. The meeting will start with a hearing at 5:30 p.m. at the David A. Howe Public Library on Main Street. The board meeting will take place at the end of the hearing. In March, the State Legislature passed a law legalizing the recreational use of marijuana across the state. At that time the newly created Office of Cannabis Management notified

municipalities statewide that, “Cities, towns and villages can opt-out of allowing adult use cannabis retail dispensaries or onsite consumption licensees from locating within their jurisdictions however, municipalities cannot opt-out of adult use legalization.” A deadline for opt out/opt in local laws was set for Dec. 31. Municipalities were advised that they can opt out now, but not after Dec. 31, and that they would be able to opt in at a later date if they wish. However, those that opt in cannot ever opt out. Wellsville’s trustees have complained that they have not received enough overall

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Mother of Libraries: The legacy of Louise Farnum Brown BY KATHRYN ROSS WELLSVILLE — Louise Farnum was a young girl when her father moved the family from Bath to Wellsville prior to the Civil War, but her legacy lives today. Louise’s father nurtured a love of books in his daughter, providing an extensive inhome library as well as taking advantage of the traveling libraries of the era. Prior to the 1850s there were few libraries established for the distribution of books in the United States. The first town known to establish a publicly-funded library was Peterborough, N.H., in 1833. The free public library movement truly began in 1849, when the New Hampshire Legislature

authorized towns to levy taxes for the establishment and support of public libraries. Massachusetts enacted similar legislation in 1851 and Maine followed suit in 1854. These early state initiatives did not spread to the rest of the nation until after the Civil War. However, public libraries would rapidly displace social libraries as the dominant institution for the dissemination of books to the public. Louise Farnum grew up with David A. Howe, the nephew of her future husband, Albert Brown. They shared a love of books and her dream of establishing a public library. When Albert Brown became mayor of Wellsville in the early 1880s, his wife Louise urged him to establish

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bigger dream was revealed. When his will was read in 1925, Brown learned that her friend and nephew had bequeathed funds to build another, grander library in his name and directed the interest from his $1 million estate to be used for its support. The present library was built under Brown’s guidance, yet she did not live

Photo provided Louise Farnum Brown library rooms in the town hall. That became the village’s first public library. Previous to that shelves of books had been set aside in the high school as a library. At the same time, as rooms were established in the village hall, Louise helped found the Monday Club (which still exists to this day), not only to help keep women informed about current events, but to also help maintain the library. Monday Club members collected books and served as caretakers of the library. Ever mindful of the need for an easily accessible and independent library, in the early 1900s, with the help of her childhood friend, Howe, Brown’s dream began to take place. Howe had moved to Williamsport, Pa., where he made a fortune in the lumber business. In the first decade of the 20th century, he was persuaded by his childhood friend to help build a library

in Wellsville. The two spent hours scouring Western New York by automobile and carriage seeking information about existing libraries to determine how best to establish their library. In 1909, with a gift of $17,000, Howe provided the building’s construction costs. The lot was purchased with individual subscriptions. Led by Brown, the Monday Club raised over $3,000 for shelving and accouterments. At the corner of Jefferson and Main streets a cornerstone was placed on July 29, 1909. Three days shy of a year later, 1,200 watched as the doors opened for the first public library building in Wellsville. The building cost $17,564 and housed 9,000 books. It was maintained as a gift to the village of Wellsville. But because of her longtime friendship with Howe, Louise Brown’s dream was yet to be fully realized. When Howe died in 1924 a

to see it open. She died in 1934, before the library was completed. Today the David A. Howe Public Library, with its collection of over 110,000 items available to the public, is the legacy of a girl and woman who believed everyone should have access to books.

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the issuance of onsite consumption licenses. They did not pass the law and instead set a date to hear from the public concerning the matter at a public hearing. Three individuals attending the October meeting told the board they were making a mistake by not opting in to the law and the village would lose the economic and tax benefits of allowing dispensaries and marijuana bars (a euphemism for sites licensed to allow marijuana smoking) within its boundaries. They also pointed out that nearby

villages and towns were opting in to the legislation and would reap the benefits. One individual pointed out that businesses dealing in marijuana did not have to be located on Main Street. Trustee Mike Roeske said, “I’d like to know what the voters think.” After discussing the idea of passing a petition and holding a referendum on the matter, Mayor Randy Shailer reminded the board and those present that the board has to make a decision to opt in or

out of the new law by Dec. 31. He restated that if so, inclined the board must pass a local law to opt-out by the end of December, but the board can opt in to the law at a later date. While the mayor and all the board members, Roeske, Ed Fahs, Jeff Monroe and Gary Pearson all voted on the resolution to establish a local law opting out, they did not vote on the law. The law will be voted on at a later date, possibly following Monday’s public hearing.

4 area Guard members receive promotions LATHAM — The New York Army National Guard announced the promotions of four area members. Lily Blauvelt of Black Creek, assigned to Company C, 427th Brigade Support Battalion, was promoted to specialist. Michelle Deyoe of Cuba, assigned to the 222nd Military

Police Company, was promoted to sergeant. Ashley McRae of Belmont, assigned to the 105th Military Police Company, was promoted to private 1st class. Owen Neudeck of Bolivar, assigned to the B Troop, 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry, was promoted to private.

AUTOMOTIVE Tips before buying new tires Though vehicles can’t function without them, tires are something few drivers think about until something goes wrong. A roadside flat tire or a tire rotation recommendation from a mechanic during a routine oil change appointment may be the only time many drivers give much thought to their tires. That no doubt leads to some confusion about what to do when tires inevitably need to be replaced. The automotive resource Kelley Blue Book notes that the life expectancy of most tires falls between 25,000 and 50,000 miles. That’s a big gap, and car owners can check their vehicle manuals to see if their vehicle manufacturer recommends a more specific replacement interval. It’s worth noting that mileage is not the only barometer drivers should use to determine if they need to buy new tires. The following tips can help drivers determine if now is the time to outfit their vehicle with new tires. • Measure the tread. KBB notes that a tire assessment should always include measuring the amount of remaining tread. Drivers can do this on their own in various ways. One method involves looking at the tread wear bars, which are little bridges in the grooves between the ridges. If the bars are even with the tread pattern, then the tire has very

little tread remaining and must be replaced. The penny or quarter test is a popular way to determine if tires must be replaced. Insert a penny or quarter into the center of the tread between two ridges with Lincoln’s or Washington’s head facing you. If you can see the very top of the head or the space above the head, the tire must be replaced. If only a little bit of hair is visible, then the tire is nearing its end. The tire has sufficient remaining tread if the some of the forehead is concealed. • Check for other signs of wear and tear. Little remaining tread is not the only sign tires must be replaced. Tires with cracked sidewalls, discoloration and/or bulging need to be replaced. • Confirm a larger issue isn’t lurking. Uneven wear on tires is typically a byproduct

of a larger issue. Though tires that have worn unevenly will need to be replaced, replacing them without correcting the larger issue will only lead to more uneven wear on the new tires. That’s a costly mistake. KBB notes that poor

wheel alignment or suspension issues are typically to blame for uneven wear. This issue can be fixed and should be addressed prior to purchasing a new set of tires. Tires sometimes exhibit telltale signs that they need

to be replaced. Before buying replacement tires, drivers can inspect their existing ones and ask their mechanic to confirm that a larger issue isn’t affecting their performance. • Confirm a larger issue

isn’t lurking. Uneven wear on tires is typically a byproduct of a larger issue. Though tires that have worn unevenly will need to be replaced, replacing them without correcting the larger issue will only lead to more uneven wear on the new tires. That’s a costly mistake. KBB notes that poor wheel alignment or suspension issues are typically to blame for uneven wear. This issue can be fixed and should be addressed prior to purchasing a new set of tires. Tires sometimes exhibit telltale signs that they need to be replaced. Before buying replacement tires, drivers can inspect their existing ones and ask their mechanic to confirm that a larger issue isn’t affecting their performance.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Unemployment in Allegany County near 2019 levels

BY BOB CLARK

More local workers were on the job and fewer were collecting unemployment in September than at any point since before the COVID-19 pandemic, the state Department of Labor reported. Allegany County saw its lowest unemployment in more than a decade in September, with the rate driopping from 5.3% to 4.1% in August. Tied with November 2018, the last time a lower unemployment rate was recorded was in October 2006 — 3.8%. The rate was 5.4% in September 2020, and 4.3% in September 2019. The rate peaked during the COVID-19 pandemic at 14.3% in April 2020. Driving the lower rate was a combination of more workers in the labor force and fewer unemployed workers. The labor force grew by almost 1,000 to 19,700 workers, up from a pandemic low of 18,400 in April 2020. The number reported in September is the highest since March 2018, when 19,800 were in the labor force. The number of employed jumped by 1,200 in September, with 18,900 employed workers reported. The rate was the highest reported since April 2016, when 19,000 workers were employed. The number dropped to 15,700 in April 2020 amid the pandemic shutdowns. The number of unemployed workers dropped by around 200 to 800 — tied for the lowest number recorded, with three months in each 2018 and 2019. Cattaraugus County’s unemployment dropped more than a point in September, buoyed by rising employment and more workers entering the workforce.

Unemployment in September dropped to 4.3%, down from 5.5% in August. September’s rate was the lowest recorded since October 2019. The rate in September 2020 was 6%, while the rate in September 2019 was 4%.

labor force in September 2019 was 33,900. The number of employed workers grew by about 800, to 31,800. By comparison, the number of employed workers in September 2020 was 31,100, and 32,500 in

recorded since September 2019. At that time, the number of unemployed was 1,300. The number of unemployed peaked at 6,400 — about 1 in 5 workers — in April 2020. ACROSS THE REGION and state, unemployment also declined. In Western New York’s five counties, unemployment dropped almost a point to 4.7% in September, down from 5.6% in August and 6.8% in September 2020. The rate in September 2019 was 3.7%. The labor force contracted by 7,100 to 640,800 workers. The number of employed workers fell about 800 to 610,700 workers, while the number unemployed fell by 6,300 to 30,100. In New York State, Unemployment fell to 6.3%,

down from 7.1% in August and 9.9% in September 2020. Yates County saw the lowest unemployment in the state, at 3.2%. Nineteen of the

62 counties in the state saw unemployment below 4% in September, while 36 saw unemployment between 4% and 5%.

IFIFYOU YEAR FOR FOR2,2, YOUMAKE MAKELESS LESSTHAN THAN$39,000/ $40,954/YEAR THIS THISFREE FREEPROGRAM PROGRAMISISFOR FORYOU!! YOU! The county’s labor force grew by about 400 people in September, to 33,200 people. The labor force in September 2020 was 33,100, while the

September 2019. The number of unemployed workers decreased by about 400 to 1,400 in September — the lowest

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Cattaraugus County • Franklinville, Nov. 12, from 1 to 6 p.m., Franklinville Fire Hall, 75 N. Main St. • Olean, Nov. 5, from 2 to 7 p.m., Hillside Wesleyan

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