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Wellsville’s Jingle & Glow set to sparkle with expanded displays, community support WELLSVILLE — Organizers say excitement is growing for the second annual Jingle & Glow in the village, with a number of businesses stepping up as sponsors for the community-wide holiday celebration. The Jingle & Glow holiday light celebration officially returns Saturday, Nov. 28, kicking off the festive season alongside the Wellsville Area Chamber of Commerce Hometown Holidays Parade. This year’s expanded event, organized by the Thel-
ma Rogers Genealogical and Historical Society (TRGHS), has gathered backing from dozens of local businesses, civic groups and individuals to fund the preservation of Wellsville’s local history. Joining the event at the “Twinkle Level” are ALCO Federal Credit Union members, Walker Business & Staffing Services and Wellsville Brewing Co. “We are proud to support Jingle & Glow because it represents an investment in our entire community,” said
Mike Miller, CEO of ALCO Federal Credit Union. “The fact that these sponsorships go to protect the history of Wellsville makes this partnership especially exciting for us.” A diverse group of local businesses, service organizations and families have also stepped up at the “Glimmer Level,” including Gem Wealth Planning Group, Wellsville Elks Club, Marshall Green, Lehman’s Lawn Care, Jingle & Glow continued on PAGE 4
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Allegany County outlines 2027 branding plans, releases housing study BY JIM ECKSTROM
File photo Allegany County announced that branding changes will take effect gradually as the county heads into 2027.
Allegany County will roll out new economic development, tourism and government branding as a newly completed housing study identifies challenges affecting residents and employers, including limited housing choices for older adults, younger workers and families. The announcements outline the county’s plans to attract investment, support existing businesses and address housing needs. The branding changes will take effect gradually as the county heads into 2027, while the housing assessment will help
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ACAF Scholarship alumna from Bolivar keeps the art of neon alive BY ALYSSA BUMP
Even hundreds of miles from her hometown of Bolivar, Chloe Kottwitz still finds memories of home making their way into her art. Her passion and talent in neon bending have taken her far beyond Allegany County, but Kottwitz’s connection to her home community has remained strong. “Allegany County still feeds into the artwork that I make now,” Kottwitz said. Kottwitz is a fulltime neon artist and owner of Uptown Neon — Richmond, Virginia’s last full-service neon shop. There, she
creates custom signs and artwork, repairs historic neon and carries forward a craft passed down through generations of Richmond artists. For a recent solo exhibition, two of her main pieces depicted goldenrod and a peony — flowers she remembers growing in her backyard as a child. Kottwitz attended Alfred University’s School of Art and Design, where she earned her BFA in Art and Design in 2021. As a student, she received three scholarships from the Allegany County Area Foundation (ACAF): the Belva A. Waite Memorial Scholarship in 2017 and
the Dr. Robert Hutter Scholarship in 2018 and 2019. “I think my very first semester of school was covered through scholarships,” Kottwitz recalled. “That was huge for me to then be able to start planning for the future. I remember just the relief [those scholarships] gave me.” At Alfred, students in the art program explore different mediums rather than immediately choosing one concentration. Kottwitz took classes in various concentrations like photography, graphic design, sculpture and glassblowing. Neon, however, almost didn’t make it into Kottwitz’s schedule. A conversation with her father prompted her to give the class another thought. She enrolled and quickly realized she had found something different. “I immediately fell in love,” Kottwitz said. “Neon just lent itself more to my personality.” Unlike glassblowing,
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which often requires multiple people working together, neon gave Kottwitz the independence to spend time in the studio practicing on her own. “I could see that there was going to be this set of skills that I could learn and get really good at,” she said. By her senior year at Alfred, neon had become the focus of her work.
Exploring commercial neon After graduating in 2021, Kottwitz wanted to learn the commercial side of neon bending. A connection from one of her professors eventually led her to Douglas Solyan, founder of Uptown Neon in Richmond. Solyan opened Uptown Neon in 1987 and spent decades crafting neon signs for the Richmond community. Kottwitz began apprenticing under him in August 2021. “He was pretty sick when I met him, so he wasn’t making a lot of work himself,” Kottwitz said. “But I’ll always be really grateful for when I got here. He put everything he had into teaching me.” Solyan taught her to hold her work to a high standard, while also giving her room to make mistakes and learn. One piece of his advice has stayed with her: the work will never look better than the day it leaves the shop. “Doug needed someone to make the neon immediately, but
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he didn’t put pressure on me that it had to be perfect the first time,” Kottwitz said. “But he did say, ‘I need this done and work through it however long it takes.’” His mentorship extended beyond technique. Near the end of his life, Kottwitz remembers Solyan reminding her that a difficult craft like neon bending needed to remain enjoyable. “Towards the very end, I remember having a conversation with him on the phone,” Kottwitz said. “He told me, ‘It has to be fun … this is way too hard of a craft if you are not having fun with it.’” After Solyan died in 2022, Kottwitz eventually purchased Uptown Neon in 2023. Today, she creates commissioned pieces, makes her own artwork, repairs existing signs, teaches classes, and maintains the extensive collection Solyan left behind. At one time, Richmond was home to several neon shops. Today, Uptown Neon is the city’s last full-service shop bending, processing, and finishing traditional neon in-house. The history of neon in Richmond — and across the country — makes preserving the craft especially important to Kottwitz. “There’s a need for neon, but there isn’t really a place to go and learn,” she said.
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chapter also brings her back to where she started. “Because I love neon so much and it’s done so much for me in my life, I was looking for a little space back in Bolivar where I could come home and make my own work,” Kottwitz said. In 2023, Kottwitz purchased the former Steuben Trust Company bank building in downtown Bolivar, located at the corner of Main and Boss streets. “This idea started wanting a little space [to work on neon when I visit home],” Kottwitz said. “But now, there is this really big building that I could grow into. And I can start to think about if this a space that could [help people] learn how to bend neon. There’s a need for neon, but there [are not many places where people can] go and learn.” The former 1800s vacant bank building — now aptly named Boss Street Neon — could give others in her hometown the time, space, and equipment needed to learn the specialized craft. “You just need time in the flames,” she said. “It’s so much muscle memory that it just takes time.” When Kottwitz is back in Richmond, she envisions the building as a multi-use facility for other artists. Boss Street Neon could be a local creative gathering space, with opportunities for other artists to teach classes. Reflecting back on her college years, Kottwitz encourages Allegany County students to not underestimate themselves or the value of where they come from. “I think it’s important not to count yourself short,” she said. “Whatever choice you make is completely valuable, and you will have a place wherever you land.” She also encourages local students who leave the area to remember home. “Being able to love where you are from can make the world feel so much more connected,” Kottwitz said. As she reflects on her path, Kottwitz remembers the support she received from ACAF as an important part of beginning her artistic journey. “The way it let me leap forward — I can’t express enough that it did have a huge impact on me,” she said. “Everything that ACAF is doing is exactly what everyone hopes for Allegany County … and giving back makes a huge difference in how we can all show up for each other.”
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Chusid Symposium on Place celebrates seven Western New York sites CUBA — Community leaders, planners, preservationists, funders, state agencies and organizations gathered Oct. 2 at the Palmer Opera House for the annual Chusid Symposium on Place. The free, day-long event celebrated seven Western New York sites where diverse voices engage with economic development, heritage and equity to recognize and build place and community. The symposium, a program of the Susan Christopherson Center for Community Planning, honors Jeffrey Chusid, preservation
Photo provided The Chusid Symposium on Place celebrates seven Western New York sites for their importance in local communities. Representatives from Fassett GreenSpace, the Robert H. Jackson Center, Pioneer Oil Museum, Palmer Opera House, City of Olean, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and TriCounty Arts Council showcase hold their certificate awards.
architect and planner, retired Cornell University professor of city and regional planning and a founding advisory board member of the Christopherson Center. The day included site case studies, an overview of the region, panels on funding, historic preservation and equitable access and a post-event gathering at the nearby Inn at 28. “The Chusid Symposium celebrates the unique places that help build and strengthen community. Importantly, it also gives well-deserved recognition to the people who care for their places every day,” said Gretchen Worth, project director of the Christopherson Center.
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Art for Rural America turned the Main Street lot where the Fassett House Hotel stood from 1870 until 2005 into a public garden and sculpture park. About 2,000 square feet of vegetables, flowers and herbs are free for anyone to harvest. The space includes a bronze fountain cast at Alfred University’s foundry, a community-made mosaic kiosk, and outdoor musical instruments. The site was funded by $110,000 in grants between 2017 and 2022. • Robert H. Jackson Center – Jamestown. Founded in 2001 in the 1859 Kent Mansion, Jamestown’s first brick residence, the Center honors Justice Robert H.
Jackson, the Jamestown-area lawyer who became a U.S. Supreme Court justice and chief U.S. prosecutor at the Nuremberg Trials. It offers free programs and school curricula on constitutional rights and civic responsibility, has hosted naturalization ceremonies since 2024, and welcomes about 15,000 visitors a year. • Pioneer Oil Museum – Bolivar. Established in 1964 by members of the New York State Oil Producers Association, the museum is the only one of its kind in the state. It has grown from a small Main Street storefront Chusid Symposium on Place continued on PAGE 5
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Dashcam drains? Not necessarily BY RAY MAGLIOZZI
Dear Car Talk: I have a 2025 RAM 1500. Last month, I bought a front-facing dashcam that plugs into a cigarette lighter slot or a USB port. I thought the camera would turn off when I turned off the ignition, but it doesn’t. It stays on. I have tried plugging it into the cigarette lighter slot and both USB slots, and still,
when I lock the truck and walk away, the camera stays on. Two questions — am I doing something wrong — as in doing something that keeps the camera on all the time? And will this drain my battery? I currently have it unplugged. An aside: This doesn’t happen in my friend’s Toyota RAV4 or Jeep Patriot with the same model dashcam. — Anand
A customer of mine had a similar problem in his car, Anand. He bought a phone charger that plugged into the power port (cigarette lighter). It had a little LED light on it that glowed green when the phone charger was powered. When he shut off the car and got out and shut the door, he was disappointed to see the green LED stayed on. He thought, “What a pain in the neck, now I have to unplug this charger every time I leave the car.” Then, one time, he forgot to unplug it. And when he came back 30 minutes later, the light was off. And that’s how he discovered that it’s a timed switch. It’s designed to give you power for a short time
after you shut off your engine, as a convenience. Not all manufacturers handle this the same way. But on your RAM 1500, the USB ports stay powered for about an
Organizers are still accepting additional sponsors and individual donations as they finalize preparations for the display. Contributions are tax-deductible and directly support local historical preservation projects and programs. Those interested in learning more are encouraged to contact Comstock at (585) 5934551.
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hour. So your dashcam will eventually turn off, Anand, well before it harms your battery. It’d probably take between 30 and 60 hours for something like a dashcam to drain a healthy battery. So, an hour is not a problem. The power port on your truck, on the other hand, is set to remain powered 24/7. So, if you leave your dashcam plugged into that, you will eventually kill the battery. But there’s a workaround for that, too. If you go to the fuse box under the dash, and remove the fuse that’s
assigned to that power port, you’ll see there are three little holes the fuse plugs into. But the fuse only uses two of them. If you remove the fuse and move it from holes one and two, to holes two and three, that power port will now shut off when you turn off the ignition. So either way, you can save yourself the backbreaking labor of having to plug and unplug the dashcam every time you use the truck, Anand. And save that energy for reviewing all that dashcam footage.
➡Jingle & Glow continued from PAGE 1 Wellsville Lions Club, Middaugh Real Estate, Inc., Olney Foust Funeral Homes, Root Water Well Specialists, Greyson Short & Family and Jay and Kristy Woelfel. “We are thrilled with the growing support from individuals, businesses, foundations and service clubs,” said event chair Jackie Comstock, who is
vice president of the Thelma Rogers Genealogical Historical Society, which organizes the event. “We are incredibly grateful to these new sponsors for recognizing that Jingle & Glow has a purpose that extends beyond the holiday season. Their support helps us continue building an event that the entire community can be proud of.”
➡Allegany County continued from PAGE 1 grams and relationships, Smith said. The county said its priorities for 2027 include helping businesses grow, attracting investment, bringing vacant or underused commercial properties back into use, and encouraging visitors to explore Allegany County. “With WNY Wilds expanding regionally and Advance Allegany County taking shape, the county’s overall brand was the next piece of the puzzle,” Smith said in a press release. “Allegany County is introducing a refreshed brand designed to provide a more consistent visual identity across county government. The refresh builds on the identity residents have known for many years while introducing a cleaner, more modern
visual system.” She said new colors and typography provide a professional, approachable look that can be used consistently across county communications, facilities, digital platforms and printed materials. “The goal is not to erase the county’s history or identity, but to create a stronger and more recognizable way of presenting Allegany County today,” Smith said. “The refreshed brand also provides greater clarity about the departments and programs that are part of county government.” The county’s existing seal will not disappear. It will be reserved primarily for ceremonial, historical, and formal uses, while a refreshed county mark will be used for everyday
communications and countywide branding. Housing study findings The housing study identifies another factor in the county’s economic development efforts: whether people who work in Allegany County can find suitable places to live. Prepared by CommunityScale, LLC, the Housing Market Assessment and Development Strategy examined demographic trends, affordability, market demand, workforce housing needs, development barriers and opportunities for investment, said Kier Dirlam, director of planning for the county. Stakeholder focus groups and public engagement gathered perspectives from residents, employers, municipalities, housing
organizations and other community partners. “The assessment found that housing needs are shifting as the population ages and household needs change,” Dirlam said. “Older residents have limited options for downsizing or remaining in housing that meets their needs as they age. Those limitations can also reduce the availability of existing homes for other households.” The study identified a need for a broader mix of housing, including rentals for younger and early-career residents and options that could help attract and retain professionals and families. Employers reported difficulties recruiting and retaining workers partly because of the
availability of suitable housing, Dirlam said. The assessment also found that many higher-earning employees commute into Allegany County from surrounding areas. Expanding housing choices could help meet residents’ needs while supporting workforce recruitment and economic development. Potential approaches identified in the study include smaller and more attainable homes, additional rental housing, conversion of existing buildings to residential uses, and development of upper-story housing. The assessment also points to opportu-
nities in places where existing infrastructure and community amenities can support growth. The study is intended to serve as a resource for county officials, municipalities, developers, housing organizations and other partners considering housing initiatives and investments. It will also inform housing goals and strategies in the updated Allegany County Comprehensive Plan and support efforts to pursue future funding. The assessment was funded through the Community Development Block Grant program.
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The basics of bladder infections Maintenance of the urinary tract is vital to overall health. Notably, the main function of the urinary tract, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine, is to filter blood, make urine and remove liquid waste from the body. The urinary tract also keeps salt, water and chemical levels balanced in the body. But like other areas of the body, the urinary tract can be compromised by infection.
Understanding urinary tract infections The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says urinary tract infections (UTIs) account for roughly 2.7 million emergency department visits and 400,000 hospitalizations annually in the United States. UTIs are the most
common outpatient infections, with women experiencing them in greater numbers than men. The CDC estimates between 50 and 80 percent of women will experience at least one UTI in their lifetimes, and about 30 to 40 percent of women who get a UTI will experience recurrence. UTIs can impact any part of the urinary system. This includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. When a UTI is localized to the bladder, that is known as a bladder infection or cystitis. Bladder infections are the most common type of UTI, according to Sepsis Alliance.
Symptoms infection Common symptoms of a bladder infection, which affects the lower urinary tract, can in-
clude the following: • Pain or burning while urinating. • A strong, constant urge to urinate, even right after emptying the bladder. • Passing small amounts of urine frequently. • Urine that is cloudy, dark, bloody, or foul-smelling. • Cramping pains or pressure in the pelvis. If these symptoms are accompanied by high fever and chills, pain in the lower back or side, or nausea and vomiting, that could indicate a more serious UTI that has spread to the kidneys.
Diagnosing the issue A medical diagnosis will involve a doctor
asking about symptoms and then running a urine test and culture to check for the presence of bacteria, according to the CDC. Prescription antibiotics and pain medication may be prescribed to clear the infection. Bladder infections can be avoided with some simple steps, including: • urinating promptly when the urge arrives • taking showers instead of baths • minimizing douches, sprays or powders in the genital area • urinating before and after sexual activity • wiping from front to back Infections of the urinary tract are common and highly treatable.
Mobile computer labs to bring free tech training to Allegany, Cattaraugus counties A new mobile computer lab initiative will bring free technology access and digital skills training to Allegany, Cattaraugus and four other Western New York
counties, supported by a $644,230 state grant. Literacy West NY Inc. is launching Rural SparkEd, a program designed to bring computers, internet access and indi-
vidualized technology assistance directly into rural communities. The initiative will serve Cattaraugus, Allegany, Chautauqua, Genesee, Livingston,
➡Chusid Symposium on Place continued from PAGE 3 into a 12-building, 6.5-acre campus in a former pipe-supply complex, exhibiting oilfield machinery, photographs and archives donated largely by local families. • Palmer Opera House – Cuba. Built in 1867 by Joseph Palmer and rebuilt after a fire in 1871, the Opera House was abandoned by the 1990s, and a collapsed roof beam in 2002 left its upper floor exposed. Residents who formed the Cuba Friends of Architecture bought the building in 2005 and restored it in phases; the first floor reopened in 2008. Today its second-floor auditorium hosts performances and community gatherings, and its first floor houses local businesses and the Cuba Cheese Museum. Director Michelle Conklin calls the Opera House “the catalyst of the rebirth of this community.” • Walkable Olean – Olean. The City of Olean’s “Walkable Olean,” initially backed by a $6.5 million federal TIGER grant, replaced wide, fast streets with pedestrian-friendly design, including New York’s highest
concentration of roundabouts. The phased approach to streetscaping and traffic calming measures led to the revitalization of the downtown core, with preservation initiatives, new businesses and a renewed vibrancy in the city center. • St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and Watson Ministry Center – Olean. The congregation of this 1890 Victorian Gothic and Romanesque church renovated the adjoining 1885 Watson building, gifted to the church in 1950, after a community needs assessment indicated a strong desire for increased mental health services. Congregation members did much of the work themselves, supported by a USDA Emergency Rural Health Care grant and an Appalachian Regional Commission contribution toward a $518,900 project. Reopened in September 2025, the Watson Ministry Center houses the Miriam Center for Hope and Healing and Cattaraugus Community Action’s Victim Services program. • Tri-County Arts Council – Olean.
Founded in 1997 and now serving Allegany, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties, TCAC moved in 2019 into Mayer’s Block, a long-vacant Victorian rowhouse in downtown Olean. The space holds classes, a pottery studio, the Peg Bothner Gallery and an Artisan Marketplace that gives more than 200 regional artists a retail platform. The Chusid Symposium on Place 2026 was sponsored by Community Bank, Visit Seneca Nation, GZA GeoEnvironmental and a gift from Morgan and Laurence Thomas. These valuable sponsorships allow the Chusid Symposium to be held free of charge for attendees and help ensure a low-waste, sustainable event. The Christopherson Center works across New York State to support communities in planning for a more equitable, resilient built environment. It honors the work of economic geographer Susan Christopherson (1946– 2016), former chair of Cornell’s Department of City and Regional Planning. The Christopherson Center is a fiscally sponsored project of the Center for Transformative Action, a registered 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at christophersoncenter.org.
Orleans and Wyoming counties through a grant from Empire State Development’s ConnectALL division. Literacy West NY will lead the project in partnership with Literacy Volunteers of Chautauqua County. The mobile labs will travel to libraries, community centers, schools, municipal buildings and other gathering places, offering assistance with basic computer and internet skills, email, job searches, resumes, online
applications, education, telehealth services and accessing government resources. “This is an exciting opportunity to bring technology directly into rural communities and make digital access easier, more practical, and more personal,” said Lisa Lee, CEO of Literacy West NY. “Rural Spark-Ed gives residents a place to learn, ask questions, build confidence, and get help with the technology they need for
work, education, healthcare, and everyday life.” The organization is seeking community partners willing to host the mobile labs by providing space, electricity and regularly scheduled access. Specific locations, schedules and learning opportunities will be announced as host sites are established. Organizations interested in participating may contact Lee at (585) 268-5213 or llee@lwny. org.
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Outdoors
Pre-Rut Strategies patterns which may develop or at least let you know what buck lives nearby. The simple fact you know they’re there is invaluable. Very early in the season you may be able to ambush one returning to feed but the odds are younger bucks will begin harassing doe almost exactly when the season opens, chasing them from their regular feeding areas, destroying the pattern. As nuts begin to drop, areas with concentrations of mast, acorns, beech or other feed will become a deer magnet. Big bucks feed there as well, usually after dark. So, what do you do if he’s nocturnal? Well, 1 strategy involves hunting him in the early morning. The odds of him feeding a bit later in the morning are far better than catching him in the evening pre-rut. Place your stand on the route you believe he uses to return to cover and arrive well before daylight as far away from the food source as possible allowing more time for him to arrive. If the buck is messing with doe or sparing with an-
BY WADE ROBERTSON
To bag a giant buck requires more than luck nowadays. True, you may be lucky and stumble onto a wall hanger, but the most successful hunters first locate a monster and plan a strategy. Fishing successfully for big trout demands you fish a stream or lake which holds numbers of large fish and the same holds true for bucks. If you can locate 2 or 3 dandies your odds are just that much better of getting a shot. As you may have observed, bucks have fairly predictable summer feeding patterns up to late September; food plots, farm crops, forest mast or just routine travel. Trail cameras allow you to determine any
other buck, he might be a trifle late returning to lie up. I know of several very nice bucks taken using this strategy. Chris Shaw bagged a beautiful buck doing exactly this. The buck hid in a thick clear cut during the day. At night he crossed the ridge, dropping down a hillside to the food plot. He was very shy, seldom showing up on camera, but eventually Chris figured out his pattern, placing a stand on the ridge he crossed returning to his lair. Just at daylight Chris was waiting. Determining the core area of a big buck is important. Place your stand as close as possible without actually alerting the buck to your presence, but never enter it or let him wind you. Bucks leave tracks, rubs, scrapes and droppings. They reuse certain trails regularly. Some real monsters have been shot by a single minded, fanatical hunter sitting over a trail he’s seen the buck use. The hunter stays there until the buck finally reuses that trail.
Photo by Wade Robertson Bigger bucks are smart and each one has a proven survival strategy. They’d be almost impossible to bag if it weren’t for the rut when they emerge from thick cover to chase the ladies. Even then they are difficult animals to hunt. I bagged this trophy by locating his secretive little trail and watching it when the rut had him searching.
This can take days or weeks. It’s a tough way to approach the problem, but it’s a proven winner for elusive whitetails. So when is the rut? When will the bucks really get moving? Well, the answer isn’t as clear cut as you may think and neither is the precise time you should be hunting an individual buck. The Pennsylvania Game Commission monitored 6,000 does. The gestation period for a fawn is 200 days. Using this data biologists were able to determine exactly when the fawns were conceived. The majority of fawns were conceived from November 12th to the 18th. The second
highest number were conceived from November 5th to the 11th, the smallest from November 19th to December 2. These 3 groupings represent 60% of the fawns born. The remaining 40% from October 14th to December 31st. That’s really spread out, meaning a big buck may be roaming anytime during those months. But this data does reveal the end of October and early November is your best opportunity for success on average. Studies showed the majority of mature does come into season on exactly the same day each year. So, if your hunting spot is hot November 3rd this year and you DON’T shoot that doe, she will be hot next year
the identical day. Don’t shoot her! Use cell cam’s and if you see bucks really moving, get to your stand if possible. Obviously, buck location depends more on individual doe in estrus than anything else. But certain buck’s search specific areas, searching for early estrus. That’s when he’s vulnerable. After that he may be anywhere. Use your cameras to search for this overlooked pattern from 1 year to the next. Use the wind wisely. This area’s prevailing winds are Westerly. Bucks predictably travel North-South cutting the wind, giving them the best opportunity to scent a doe. Pick your stands accordingly. A ridgetop covered in acorns will draw deer. Busks approach from the downwind direction. Place your stand downwind where terrain, cover or fallen timber will funnel him or a trail exists. You’ll never become scent free, the best you can hope for is the deer believing you’re further away. It follows the wind always determines which stand you hunt and the direction you approach. Hunt high, if possible, valleys and bowls swirl the wind. Use your cameras, spotting, past experience, communal scraps, food plots, farm crops or natural food to figure out what is happening and when. Keep records. Then check the wind and hunt the appropriate stand. If this sounds like solving a puzzle it’s because that’s exactly what you’re doing. Think, observe, reason and react. The smarter you are, the more knowledgeable, the greater your odds of success. (Email Wade Robertson at wadewrites3006@gmail.com.)
Allegany Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse celebrates expansion of outpatient clinic provide accessible, comprehensive services to individuals and families affected by alcohol and substance use disorders. The expansion of the outpatient clinic provides additional space and enhanced facilities to support ACASA’s growing outpatient services and the needs of the communities it serves. “Today is an exciting milestone for ACASA and for the individuals
WELLSVILLE — The Allegany Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse (ACASA) recently celebrated the completion of its capital project and the expansion of its outpatient clinic with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by community leaders, staff, supporters, partners, and members of the community. The completed project represents an important investment in the organization’s ability to PICTURE PERFECT, NOW
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and families who rely on our services,” said Chad Sebastian, executive director. “This project allows us to strengthen our ability to provide quality care in a welcoming, accessible environment. We are grateful to everyone who helped make this vision a reality.” The project was made possible through investment from the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) and
the support, collaboration of the Dormitory Authority of New York (DASNY), and Plan Architectural and Hamilton Stern Construction. Their contributions and partnership were instrumental in bringing the project to completion, Sebastian said. Patricia Lincourt, OASAS deputy commissioner of programs, and Dr. April Aycock, OASAS associate commissioner for the
division of quality assurance and performance improvement, were at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Assemblymen Joe Sempolinski, the ranking minority member on the Assembly Committee on Mental Health, spoke at the ribbon-cutting and presented ACASA the New York State Assembly Certificate of Merit for the expansion odf the outpatient clinic. “Investing in treatment and recovery
services is an investment in the health and well-being of our entire community,” Sebastian said. “We are proud to mark the completion of this project and look forward to the difference this expanded facility will make for years to come.” To seek assistance with substance abuse, reach out to the outpatient clinic at (585) 593-6738.
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home improvement
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Connectivity feature, the microwave can pair directly with the oven range, automatically activating the hood fan and lighting the moment the cooktop turns on. You can also use the SmartThings app to control the microwave remotely, explore personalized recipes and monitor energy usage right from your smartphone for a streamlined, stress-free experience. Your kitchen appliances should work just as hard as you do. When they pull double duty, they make everyday cooking easier, no matter your skills or schedule. Samsung’s Bespoke Over-the-Range Microwave with DualVent Technology and Bespoke Smart Slide-In Range with Flex Duo™ Oven and Dual True Convection are available to purchase now. To learn more about the Bespoke line, visit Samsung.com.
Allegany County towns, villages to see many races during midterm general election Nov. 3 BELMONT — A full slate of elections are expected in many municipalities this year. The Allegany County Board of Elections has released sample ballots for all municipalities in the county, showing voters what they will see when they cast their ballot this fall. The general election balloting begins with early voting running from Oct. 24 to Nov. 1, followed by Election Day on Nov. 3. Early voting is available at two sites in the county, and any registered voter in the county may use either of the sites. Allegany County residents may participate in early voting at the Belmont Fire Department, 5184 Route 244 — a change in site from previous years: Oct. 24, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 26, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 27, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 28, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 29, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 30, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Early voting hours at the Wellsville village offices, 23 N. Main St., include: Oct. 24, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 26, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 27, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 28, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 29, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 30, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Polls will be open from 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 3 at all regular polling stations. Town of Amity voters will see voting moved to the Belmont Fire Department this year, county elections officials reported. Elections officials urged voters to be aware that all ballots being issued in the county have two pages. Those receiving mail-in ballots, or in-person ballots in early voting or on election day, should check that they received both pages and submit both pages. If for some reason both pages are not returned, the ballot will not be invalidated,
officials told the Times Herald. If only one page is submitted, it will be scanned and counted toward the vote totals. Voters using the accessible absentee ballot system who need printing services have multiple groups in the community that can help, including but not limited to libraries, print stores, shipping stores, and office supply stores. Voters can contact their local printing resources for details on the printing services offered. Voters can also have their ballots printed at the County Board offices. Voters with disabilities who do not wish to use the absentee ballot system may use an accessible Ballot Marking Device during in-person early voting and in-person voting on Election Day. Sample ballots for all municipalities, as well as information on registration, and mail-in and in-person voting, are available at www. alleganyco.gov/departments/board-of-elections/. EIGHT SEATS will see no candidates on the ballot. In the town of Alma, no petitions were filed for two unexpired seats on the town board. In the town of Birdsall, no petition was filed to fill a vacant town board seat. In the town of scio, no petitions were filed for a vacant town board seat or a vacant justice seat. In the town of West Almond, no petition was filed for a vacant town board seat. The town of Andover has no local elections on the ballot in November, but voters may still vote for federal, state and county offices. Local and county-
wide races include:
(Abbreviations — (D) Democratic, (R) Republican, (C) Conservative, TFV To fill a vacancy)
Countywide races — District Attorney: Peter Degnan (R); Sheriff: Scott A. Cicerello (R); Judge: Dawn A. Wildrick-Cole (R) Alfred — Supervisor: Jesse Szalc (R); Council Member TFV: Joshua McGraw (R); Superintendent of Highways: Robert Halsey (R) Allen — Supervisor: Zachary Badgley (BADGLEY FOR SUPERVISOR); Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Jame J. VanDeWalker (CLERK FOR ALLEN); Superintendent of Highways: Raymond E. Dennis (R); Justice: Dominic Barone (R), Bill Murphy (BILL MURPHY) Alma — Council Member TFV (vote 2): No candidates Almond — Supervisor: Nathan Woodruff (R); Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Julie Phillips (R); Council Member TFV: Cash Davison (R) Amity — Supervisor: John W. Francisco (R) Andover — No races Village of Andover — Trustee (vote 2): Christopher Pitts (R), Scott Updyke CON Angelica — Supervisor: Girard Kelly (R); Town Clerk/Tax Collector TFV: Pamela L. Cockle (R); Council Member TFV: Rob Ford (R) Village of Angelica — Trustee (vote 2): Craig Miller (D), Robin K. Robbins (R) Belfast — Supervisor: Andrew Chamberlain (R) Birdsall — Supervisor: Patricia Shultz (R); Council Member TFV: No candidates Bolivar — Supervisor: Ricky Gould (D) Burns — Supervisor: Dianne Freiner (R); Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Justina Hockenberry (R); Justice: Dustin Gordon (R); Council Member TFV: James Neary (NEARY FOR COUNCIL); Superintendent of Highways:
Glenn Odell Jr. (D), Randall Capwell (RANDALL FOR BURNS) Caneadea — Supervisor Michel Cox (R); Council Member TFV: George Reusser (R); Council Member TFV: Nate Propert (R) Centerville — Supervisor: Marc Bliss (R); Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Barbara Covert (R); Superintendent of Highways: Kaleb Armison (R) Clarksville — Supervisor: Don B. Sturdevant Jr. (R); Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Julie Jones (R) Cuba — Council member TFV: Lance Tronetti (D), LANCE FOR COUNCIL, Jonathan Enzinna (R); Justice: James W. Galatio (R) Friendship — Supervisor: Brad Blouvet (D); Council Member TFV: Sarah Trumpp (D), Ashley Smith (ASHLEY FOR COUNCIL), Jeff Dietz (DIETZ FOR COUNCIL); Justice: David M. Szucs (R) Genesee — Supervisor: Alexander Smith (R) Granger — Supervisor: Thomas Voss (R); Town Clerk: Amber Bennett (R); Superintendent of Highways: Kevin Slack (R); Tax Collector: Sarah Luckey (R); Justice: Dominic Barone (R), Karen Stroud (STROUD FOR JUSTICE) Grove — Supervisor: Kenneth J. DeRitter (R); Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Susan D. Morris (R); Justice: Dustin Gordon (R); Superintendent of Highways: Mark H. Ringelberg (R), Casy Gates (CASY FOR HIGHWAY) Hume — Supervisor: Darlene Mason (R); Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Dawn Bentley (R); Superintendent of Highways: Kevin Peet (R); Justice: Karen Stroud (R) (STROUD FOR JUSTICE) Independence — Supervisor: Jeri Reichman (D); Town Clerk: Mary G. Bissett (D); Council Member TFV: Duane Brubaker (R); Superintendent of Highways: Dennis R Erdmann (R); Tax Collector: Jacqueline K. Moon (R) New Hudson — Supervisor: Karen Perrigo (R); Town Clerk/Tax
Collector: Jill Ringelberg (R); Superintendent of Highways: Christopher G. Santangelo (R) Rushford — Supervisor: Dennis Bliss (R); Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Ashley Brundage (R); Council Member TFV: Jacob E. Austin (D); Superintendent of Highways: Jeffrey McElheny (R); Justice: Cal Champlin (R) Scio — Supervisor: Robert Davenport (ROB FOR SUPERVISOR); Town Clerk: Jessica Minges-Hawes (JESSICA FOR CLERK); Council Member TFV: No candidates; Superintendent of Highways: Skip Nickerson (R); Tax Collector: Corinne Glass (D); Justice: Brendan Anderson (ANDERSON); Justice: No candidates Ward — Supervisor: James M. Lucey (D); Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Sue N. Wlasniewski (R); Superintendent of Highways: Ryan Tucker (R) Wellsville — Superintendent of Highways: Brad Loucks (D) (BETTER WELLSVILLE), Willis Shutt (SHUTT FOR HIGHWAY); Tax Collector TFV: Cheryl McAndrew (R) Village of Wellsville — Mayor TFV: Caleb Fesmire (D) (FESMIRE FOR MAYOR), Edward G. Fahs (R); Trustee (vote 2): Todd Moyer (D), Kenneth J. Didion (R), Michael A. Roeske (R); Trustee TFV: Timothy J. Colligan (D) (R) West Almond — Supervisor: Trevor E. Burt (R); Tax Collector: Bonnie Nelson (R); Council Member TFV: No candidates Willing — Council Member TFV: No candidates; Council Member TFV: No candidates; Superintendent of Highways: Jeffrey B. Monroe (R) Wirt — Supervisor: Michael Scott (R); Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Nicolette de Csipkay (R); Council Member (vote 2): Alice Dunbar (R), Clint Burdick (CLINT OF WIRT); Council Member TFV: Jessica Lynn Cady (R); Superintendent of Highways: John Sheets (R)