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Bolivar-Richburg celebrates the Class of 2025 BOLIVAR — Bolivar-Richburg Central School honored the achievements of the 50 members of the Class of 2025 during its 31st commencement ceremony on Sunday in the Norene Ferris Auditorium on the Bolivar campus. Led by Superintendent Jeff Margeson and Secondary Principal Jessica Talbot, the event recognized the academic accomplishments of this year’s graduating seniors. Salutatorian Eleanor Smith and valedictorian Raegan Giardini each delivered remarks reflecting on the journey
Photo provided In front (from left) Genecis Easton, Caleb-Greeson and Samuel Martin sing Bolivar-Richburg’s alma mater during commencement on Sunday.
of their class and looking ahead to the future. Dozens of local and collegiate scholarships and awards were an-
nounced to recognize students’ academic achievements, leadership, and service to their school and community.
In total, students were awarded $1.19 million in scholarships. Board of Education President Amanda McDonnell presented the Board of Education Award, which recognizes outstanding achievement and participation in academics, athletics, musical groups, clubs, and organizations. This year’s recipients were Samuel Martin and Nadia Baldwin. Of the Bolivar-Richburg graduates, 67% plan to attend college, 24% will enter the workforce, 6% plan to join the military and 3% are undecided. The graduates are:
Nadia Crystal Baldwin, Landon David Barkley, Sommer Mackenzie Beckwith, Hayden Eric Bilby, Hannah Elizabeth Blauvelt, Jordan Scott Boldt, Kalissa Diane Briggs, Jasper Jon Burdick, Sadie Rachelle Burdick, Mikaylah Elysabeth Jay Cobb, Benjamin Matthew Crawford, Carmen Michelle Crawford, Sebastian Levi Cutler, Joey Elizabeth Danaher, Alana Rose Davenport, Maddox Robert-Dale Davison, Aaliyah Rayn DeGroff, Celia Delilah DePriter, Genecis Alicia Easton, Alexandra Kate Fisk, Jocelyn Renee Fowler, Haley Sue Gaines,
Raegan Marie Giardini, Caleb Ethan Greeson, Addison Ryann Hackett, Lily Anna Herrmann, Waide Wayne Karnuth, Jaelyn Elizabeth Kinnicutt, Tyler Richard Kizer-Patterson, Kaylee Castaneda Lebrecht, Tavyn Blake MacDonell, Samuel Michael Martin, Hannah Leigh Mascho, Charles Douglas Militello, Anthony DeWane Pangburn, Hunter Avery Pape, David Lee Phearsdorf, Emily Jade Pierce, Danika SueAnne Saunders, Teegan Michele Sibble, Emma Sharee Sisson, Mark Deakon Smallwood, B-R Graduation continued on PAGE 8
Angelica Lavender Festival, Caneadea Field Day on Saturday BY KATHRYN ROSS
Two unique events of the summer in Allegany County are coming up on Saturday, July 5, after the Fourth of July celebrations. Once again, the Lavender Festival in Angelica will coincide with the Caneadea Field Day in Houghton. The 17th Annual Lavender Festival, created by a group known as the Lavender Bunch, will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, in Park Circle in Angelica. More than 90 vendors are lined up for this event, which features lavender-inspired arts and crafts, food,
some plants and coincides with the weekly farmer’s market. The Lavender Festival is the result of an attempt to create a cottage industry in the county around the growing of lavender. A small group of Angelica women calling themselves the Lavender Bunch wanted to improve the economy of the area and provide an opportunity for women. But the county’s climate proved to be non-conducive for the widespread cultivation of the non-indigenous purple plant. Nevertheless, the Lavender Festival was the result. One steadfast requirement for festival
vendors is that they incorporate lavender into their offerings, which results in some interesting foods, colorful jewelry and more. The festival will feature artisans, crafters, food, vendors and music. The quaint boutiques and eateries that line Main Street will also be open to the public in the town where history was made. Marika Kaake, one of the founders of the festival, said the event grows every year with visitors attending from across Central and Western New York. She is looking for help at the festival tent because she can’t be in all places
at all times; contact her at (585) 466-3001 or connect with her on Facebook. [caption id=”attachment_1548215” align=”alignright” width=”200”] Bill Crouse is a traditional Seneca drummer who will be playing at the Caneadea Field Day in Houghton on Saturday. (Provided)[/caption] A few miles down the road, as the crow flies, in Houghton, a different kind of event for the area will be taking place to honor the county’s first inhabitants — the Seneca Indians. In the Caneadea Town Park, off Route 19, the 3rd annual Caneadea
Field Day will also be getting underway at 10 a.m. with an opening ceremony scheduled for 10:30 a.m. This event is the result of a collaboration between the town, a committee promoting the Genesee River front and the Seneca Nation a little over three years ago. For centuries, long before colonial settlers flooded into the area, the Senecas lived and thrived by hunting and farming. But the Senecas, like the other Haudenosaunee tribes across the state, were collateral victims of the Upcoming Events continued on PAGE 3
Photo provided Bill Crouse is a traditional Seneca drummer who will be playing at the Caneadea Field Day in Houghton on July 5.
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Belfast Central graduates 26 in Class of 2025 BELFAST — Belfast Central School has graduated 26 members of the Class of 2025. The class members are listed here: Ava Aronson: National Honor Society, Presidents Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence, The Keuka College President’s Scholarship, a Theatre Arts Award, the Amy Shafer Gerrish Memorial Scholarship, the Dan Denner Scholarship, a Belfast Teacher’s Association Scholarship and a Belva Waite Scholarship. Matthew Barren: Completing two-year course of study in Natural Resources at the Belmont CTE center. Catherine Calanni: National Honor Society, President’s
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Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence, the Appier Wilson Scholarship, theAlfred State Alumni Scholarship, an Alfred State Scholars Award, the Alfred State Hometown Advantage Scholarship,the John E. Warner
Memorial Award,a Robert Histed Honorary Scholarship,the Esther Coon Thomas Scholarship, Belfast Teacher’s Association Memorial Scholarship. Joseph Elliott: Student of the Month in Natural Resources at the Belmont Career and Technical Center, Allegany County Pomona Grange #45 Perseverance Award, Lisa Denning Memorial Award. Sadie Estabrook: National Honor Society, SUNY Fredonia President’s Award for Excellence, Lois M. Lilly Scholarship, Threatre Arts Award, New York State Scholarship of Academic Excellence, Senior Going Into Music Award, New York State Civic Ambassadors Award, President’s Award for Outstanding
Academic Excellence, Belfast Area Betterment Association Gary, Joyce Master’s Scholarship, Robert Histed Honorary Scholarship. Braeden Geyer: Twoyear course of study in the field of Media Technology at the Belmont CTE Center, Belfast Historical Society Scholarship. Jordan Hamer: Early Childhood Development and Human Services at the Belmont CTE Center. Allyson Hazelton: National Honor Society, Class Treasurer, President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence, Messiah University Grant, Messiah University Distinguished Scholar Award, Messiah University Dean’s Scholarship, Messiah University Provost’s Scholarship, Allegany County National Honor Society Scholarship, Belfast Lion’s Club Scholarship, Belfast Area Betterment Association Walt Lindsley Scholarship, The John W. Hasper Scholarship for Excellence in Public Service, Belva Waite Scholarship. Madison Hall: Volunteer for SPCA, Pink Pumpkin Project, autism awareness through initiatives at RISE Academy. Jenna Hill: National Honor Society, New Vision Health Profession program, valedictorian, Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen’s Award, New Vision Education Outstanding Student
Award, President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence, Alfred State Hometown Advantage Scholarship, Alfred State Scholars Award, Beverly Grantier Memorial Scholarship, Belfast Alumni Association Scholarship, NY State Scholarship of Academic Excellence. Dillion Kelley: National Honor Society, Alfred State Hometown Advantage Scholarship, M. Paul Totten Memorial Scholarship. Natalee Lindo: President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence, Triple C Award, Allegany County Deputy Sherriff’s
Association Scholarship, Amanda Curcio Memorial Scholarship. Alexander McLaughlin: Two-year course of study in the field of Heavy Equipment Operations at the Belmont CTE Center. Carissa Mura: National Honor Society, president of Yearbook Committee, secretary of Student Council, President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence, Alfred State Hometown Advantage Scholarship, Alfred State Pioneer Award, Allegany County Mental Health Association Lois Morganfeld Scholarship, Allegany County National Honor Society Scholarship, Belva Waite Scholarship, Belfast School Related Personnel Association Scholarship, M. Paul Totten Memorial Scholarship. Hannah Powers: National Honor Society, New Visions Health Professions program, President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence, Alfred State Hometown Advantage Scholarship, Alfred State Scholar Award, Paul Vienna Memorial Scholarship Alternate, Appier Wilson Scholarship. Blake Rehler: Vex Robotics Team, Materials Design and Manufacturing Class, Alfred State Hometown Advantage Scholarship. Dennis Rehler: Employed at Route 19 Tavern, community volunteer. Danika Scott: National Honor Society, senior class vice president, New Visions Health Profession program, Belfast Graduation continued on PAGE 4
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Jenna Kelley wins GOP nomination for Allegany County treasurer BELMONT — Jenna L. Kelley easily secured the Republican nomination for Allegany County treasurer in the June 24 primary, 1,662 votes to 607 over Adam B. Cyr. Kelley, who has served the past 12 years as deputy treasurer in Belmont, took more than 73% of the vote reported by county elections officials over Cyr, a businessman and former county legislator. Kelley, who has also served the past eight years as West Almond town tax collector, enjoyed widespread support from the GOP establishment in the county while she was endorsed by current Treasurer Terri Ross, who is retiring at the
end of 2025. Barring a write-in, she will be unopposed in the fall election. Cyr served as a legislator representing the county’s District III after being elected in 2021. His seat was vacated by the county Board of Legislators early this year after he moved from Bolivar to the town of Andover, which is in Legislature District IV. “I am incredibly grateful to each and every one of you who supported me and my campaign,” Kelley said in a post on her campaign Facebook page. There was no Democrat seeking the nomination in the heavily Republican County — barring a write-in, she will be un-
opposed in the general election this fall. “Your belief in my vision, dedication and hard work has made this victory possible,” she said. “Thank you for your votes and encouragement. Let’s get back to work!” Kelley had touted her experience and understanding of governmental financial management in putting herself forth as the best candidate. By engaging with external professionals, she said the county can enhance its financial operations and responsibly govern while managing taxpayer resources. The Allegany County Republican primary also included five candidates on the ballot to earn
the GOP’s three nominations to represent District III on the county Board of Legislators, which includes the towns of Alma, Bolivar, Independence, Genesee, Scio, Willing and Wirt. Ricky L. Whitney, the former Allegany County sheriff; Charles Bessette, appointed to fill Cyr’s vacated seat in March; and Bill Meunier, town of Independence board member and deputy supervisor, were the top vote getters. Unofficially, Whitney received 448 votes, Bessette received 400 and Meunier received 353. Former legislator Bill Dibble (203 votes) and Ethan T. Marble (184 votes) rounded out the GOP field.
➡Upcoming Events continued from PAGE 1 Revolutionary War. In 1797 the area around Houghton, became the Caneadea reservation as a result of the Big Tree Treaty. The Senecas lived on the 8-mile-long stretch of land along the Genesee until 1826,
when they sold it to land speculators and moved north and east. The indigenous people didn’t set foot back on their ancestral homeland for nearly 200 years. They returned in 2023 after the agreement with the town’s representatives and together have organized Caneadea Field Day to display the Seneca culture and the history of the county. The one-day event starts with a flag-raising of both the American and the Seneca Nations. Throughout the day there will be cultural events including native arts and crafts, agricultural exhibits, dance exhibitions and lacrosse exhibitions and games. Traditional and non-traditional foods will be available for purchase. There will be a Seneca storyteller and handson children’s activities. The closing ceremony
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➡Belfast Graduation continued from PAGE 2 President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence, Belfast Area Betterment Association Phil Rice Scholarship, Belva Waite Scholarship, Jamestown Community College USA Scholarship, Jason Amore Memorial Scholarship, Belfast Lion’s Club Scholarship, Robert
W. Howden Post 1504 Legion Scholarship, Friendship Legion Scholarship, Sons of the American Legion Scholarship, Ruth D. Taber Memorial Scholarship. Julie Sortore: Two-year course of study in Early Childhood Education and Human Services at the Belmont CTE Center.
Alex Stanton: Two-year course of study in Culinary Arts at the Belmont CTE Center, President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement, Triple C Award, Paul Smiths College Dean’s Scholarship, HEOP Grant. Caden Stork: Two-year course of study in Natural Resources at Belmont CTE. Harley Wardhaugh: Heavy Equipment Operations class at the Belmont CTE.
Clayton Wright: Twoyear course of study in Natural Resources at the Belmont CTE, Casella Waste Systems Scholarship, Kendall Environmental Scholarship, Paul Smiths College Student Faculty Scholarship. Ellyonah Wright: Nazareth University Class of 1928 Annual Scholarship,Theatre Arts Award, Belva Waite Scholarship. Morgan Yackeren: National Honor Society, National Technical
Honor Society, Student Council president, Skills USA at Belmont CTE Center and completed two-year course of study in cosmetology, President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence, Allegany County National Honor Society local chapter scholarship, Daniel and Patrick McCarthy Scholarship, Belfast Area Betterment Association Wilma Bedwell Scholarship, Genesee Community College Success in Residence
Housing Scholarship, Robert W. Howden Post 1504 Legion Scholarship, Monica Arnold Scholarship. Sophie Zillgitt: President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence, Belva Waite Memorial Scholarship, United BOCES Teacher’s Association Scholarship, NY State Scholarship of Academic Excellence, Paul H. Vienna Memorial Scholarship, SUNY Oneonta Presidential Award, Hasper and Dye To Your Future Award.
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Tips to tend a garden in late summer As summer winds down, long stretches of sunlight are dwindling and cooler temperatures are on the horizon. Gardening enthusiasts may wonder how they can manage their backyard gardens as the peak growing season comes to a close. People may not be eager to do much in their gardens come August, particularly
because the air may be hot and the dew point high. And spending the final days of summer at the beach or in the pool may take priority. However, late summer is a great time to focus on certain tasks.
Deadheading
Many plants look better with the wilted flowers removed. Furthermore, some plants, such as with lilies and
roses, will benefit from having spent blooms removed so that no unnecessary energy is drawn away from the roots or bulbs. Research your plants and learn which can benefit from some late-summer deadheading to keep them thriving.
Weeding
Weeds can become problematic if they’re allowed to grow unabated. Routinely go into the garden and cull the weeds.
Keep an eye open for pests
According to Garden Smart, caterpillars and beetles may be chewing on garden plants by late summer, and aphids still may be problematic. Handpick insects off of vegetables and ornamental flowers, or use safe sprays for treating these issues.
if you try succession planting. This involves sowing new seeds every seven to 10 days to extend the harvest.
Harvesting what’s ready
Pick vegetables that are ready to eat, and remove any plants that have reached the end of their growing cycle.
Convert planter boxes and containers
This is a good time to start changing over summer annuals in containers and planter boxes to those that do well in fall, such as mums, asters, pansies, and goldenrod. There’s plenty of work to be done in the garden come the end of summer.
Plant cool weather vegetables
Many plants will grow well when planted in late summer, according to Homesteading Family. Some such plants include turnips, beets, carrots, kale, chard, mustard greens, and peas. You can begin turning your summer garden, or a portion of it, into a fall and winter garden.
Consider succession planting
Growing vegetables like beans or peas may be more successful
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Effort complete to get elderly Allegany County man into tiny home BY KATHRYN ROSS
ELM VALLEY — It’s over and the best of the best made it happen. It started in January when Melissa Fuller realized that her elderly neighbor, Paul Glover, was in trouble. His house on Route 417 between Wellsville and Andover was falling down around him. He had no water and his home was no longer safe to live in. Fuller knew she had to do something. “I knew when we started that it would be a lot of work, but I believed the community would help,” she said. And help they did. Earlier this month, Glover moved into his new tiny home on the land where his house and farm market once stood. “He’s warm and dry and safe. My biggest concern now is that he is going to need a
Photo provided Paul Glover relaxes after moving into his new tiny home in Elm Valley.
shed,” Fuller said while looking out the window across the road to where Glover was mowing his lawn with a new lawn mower. This photo shows the kitchen area of the tiny home put in place for Paul Glover. Fuller expressed thanks to all who
helped, from Elmira to Buffalo and especially from the communities of Olean, Hornell, Alfred, Wellsville, Whitesville and Andover. “There are so many people and businesses that helped that I can’t begin to list them all,” she said. “If I leave anyone out, I apologize.” Two of the biggest helps, she said, came from the Wellsville Bible Church where Glen Smith handled the monetary end of the effort by
managing the GoFundMe page as well as the monetary donations. The other big help was from the Andover code enforcement officer, who helped Fuller with the building permit and certificate of occupation. In total the effort to get a new home for Glover raised $35,000 to $36,000. Donations are still coming in and some bills are yet to be paid. Fuller notes that many of the bills for the home furnishing, installation of new infrastructure and landscaping never came due. “When I’d ask about paying their bills, many of the contractors and businesses just made it a donation,” she said. Again apologizing for possibly leaving anyone or any business overlooked, Fuller said, “It’s hard to keep track of everyone and for the many donations that just showed up on my porch.” Some of the donations came from LC Whitford, Andover Fire Department, Sandy’s Place, Wayne Paving, Root Water Wells, Shay’s Plumbing, Alfred State
students, Graham Septic, Ghoulds of Buffalo, Southern Tier Habitat for Humanity, Tinkertown Hardware, Andover Hardware, Fassett Lane, Cross Country, Eastwind Nursery, Certified Traffic Controllers, Southern Tier Express, Pepsi Company, Auntie EMS, Mattress City, Allegany County Department of Social Services, the Elks Club, Lions Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars and an anonymous veteran from Hornell, along with help from Chris Hall, Harry Stevens, Chris Elliott, Fred Thompkins,
Cody Saxton, Dawson Snyder, Austin Wagner, Greg Schieble and Larry Fields. “The people who helped are the best of the best,” she said. “The contractors were reliable and so many helped out from the different communities. It’s over. I’m breathing deeply again and we’re going to enjoy the summer.” She also noted that when she started the fundraising effort in January, she set an end date of June 1. Glover moved into his new home on June 7 and is living happily ever after.
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➡B-R Graduation continued from PAGE 1 Eleanor Elizabeth Smith, Cassidy Ann Stives, William Robert Stout, Magdalene NaShae Tarr, Calyn Michael Todd, Joseph Patrick Wasserberg, Camren Levi Wilber, Kayliegh Jane Wojcik and Willow Brooke Worth.
Scholarships and awards:
American Legion Post 772 Auxiliary Scholarship: Carmen Crowley, Emma Sisson, Willow Worth American Legion Dale “Ponch” Pinney Memorial: Tavyn MacDonell Anthony Toporas Award: Sommer Beckwith Bolivar Fire Department Scholarship: Waide Karnuth
Allegany County Area Foundation Scholarship: Nadia Baldwin, Landon Barkley, Sommer Beckwith, Jordan Boldt, Genecis Easton, Raegan Giardini, Caleb Greeson, Addison Hacket, Tavyn MacDonell, Sanuel Martin, Teegan Sibble, Emma Sisson, Eleanor Smith
Bolivar-Richburg Alumni Association Scholarships: Nadia Baldwin, Landon Barkley, Sommer Beckwith, Maddox Davison, Genecis Easton, Raegan Giardini, Caleb Greeson, Addison Hackett, Tavyn MacDonell, Samuel Martin, Teegan Sibble, Emma Sisson, Eleanor Smith, Willow Worth
Allegany County National Honor Society Scholarship: Raegan Giardini, Addison Hackett, Eleanor Smith
Bolivar-Richburg Faculty & Staff Scholarship: Caleb Greeson, Addison Hackett, Eleanor Smith
Bud, Ray & Ruby Allen Memorial Scholarship: Teegan Sibble
Kathleen Dunn Dempsey Memorial Scholarship: Addison Hackett
Champlin Memorial Scholarship: Caleb Greeson
CSEA Local 802 Scholarship: Addison Hackett
David Hahn Memorial Scholarship: Kayliegh Wojcik
Bolivar Community Improvement Club Scholarships: Landon Barkley, Carmen Crowley
Lions Club Scholarship: Tavyn MacDonell, Willow Worth Donald E. Lee Scholarship: Carmen Crowley Donald Lounsberry/Bolivar Lions Club Memorial Scholarship: Nadia Baldwin Donovan E. Eastman Award: Genecis Easton The Gray Pride Scholarship: Celia DePriter, Genecis Easton Harold E. Moulton Scholarship: Raegan Giardini George & Evelyn White-Class of 1929 Award: Nadia Baldwin Jeanne Stopha Memorial Award: Teegan Sibble
Bryan Dorrett Scholarship: Anthony Pangburn
Sandra White DeFrances Award: Raegan Giardini
New York State Scholarships for Academic Excellence: Raegan Giardini, Caleb Greeson, Eleanor Smith
Sheldon Harmon Memorial Scholarship: Genecis Easton Sons of the American Legion Scholarship: Sommer Beckwith, Jordan Boldt, Maddox Davison, Raegan Giardini, Waide Karnuth, Samuel Martin Stephanie Gorham Memorial Scholarship: Landon Barkley, Teegan Sibble
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“Coach” Robert Dunsmore Memorial Scholarship: Carmen Crowley American Legion Post #772 Robert “RT” Thomas Memorial Scholarship: Teegan Sibble James Palidar Memorial Scholarship: Tavyn MacDonell Glenn Benson Scholarship: Jocelyn Fowler Richburg Fire District Memorial Scholarships: Nadia Baldwin, Haley Gaines, Jocelyn Fowler, Jaelyn Kinnicutt Star of the East Award: Tavyn MacDonell Dylan Pesock Memorial Scholarship: Teegan Sibble
Richburg Literary Club Award: Celia DePriter
Robert “John” Greene Memorial Scholarship: Tavyn MacDonell
Vincent H. DiTanna Education Award: Addison Hackett
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