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11 2022
Photo proivded In February 1822 Cuba was named for the Roman goddess Cuba, protector of infants and children. A statue of Cuba stands on Genesee Street in the town, which is planning its bicentennial celebration this year.
Photo by Kathryn Ross A bust of Abraham Lincoln is just one of the hundreds of items the David A. Howe Library will have on display throughout the month.
Wellsville library hosts Lincoln exhibit; one of a kind for small library BY KATHRYN ROSS WELLSVILLE — Throughout this month, David A. Howe Library will display its Clifford D. Coyle collection of Abraham Lincoln memorabilia. The display opens this week with “The Lincoln Image,” a lecture by historian
Craig Braack at 5 p.m. Feb. 10, followed by a reception in the exhibition room with Civil War era music by Alan Hopkins. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States and was elected twice to the office. He served from 1861 until he was assassinated in April 1865 shortly
after his second inauguration and having led the nation through the Civil War. He was born in 1809 in a log cabin in Kentucky and was raised on the frontier. He was self-educated and became a lawyer. He served in the Illinois state legislature, and as a U.S. Congressman from Illinois. He served three
tours of duty in the Illinois state militia, but never saw combat. For the last 70 years the Howe Library has stored within its vault and cabinets the Lincoln Collection donated by Clifford D. Coyle.
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Winter weather dashes Cuba’s first bicentennial event BY KATHRYN ROSS CUBA — On exactly its 200th anniversary, Mother Nature put the freeze on the Town of Cuba’s first celebration planned for 2022. A wreath-laying ceremony, remarks from officials and a fireworks display were all set for the evening of Feb. 4, but the winter weather intervened, said Michelle Conklin, who is chairing Cuba’s Bicentennial Committee. “We just thought we’d better cancel because it would be too dangerous and too
cold and no place for people to park because of the snow,” she said. “We (the bicentennial committee) have a meeting tonight and we will make a decision then as to when to hold the memorial.” The event was due to take place at the memorial in Willow Bank Park, where the first town board meeting took place on Feb. 4, 1822, when the town was incorporated. The town was named after the Roman goddess
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BY KATHRYN ROSS WELLSVILLE — Snow may be dominating the consciousness right now, but summer and hot air balloons are coming in 2022 and the Great Wellsville Balloon Rally committee has started making plans for the 45th annual event. An evening this past week marked the first meeting of the year for the two dozen or so volunteers who organize the Balloon Rally. It is the first time in two years that the event will take place
— due to COVID-19 restrictions the Rally was canceled in both 2020 and 2021. The Great Wellsville Balloon Rally got its start in 1976 as an air show to help celebrate the nation’s bicentennial. Despite the years, organizers say, they are sticking with the 45th annual designation for this year. Rally president Brad Thompson reminded the group of volunteers that the event has a tradition of using its own enumeration system. “They didn’t have a 13th
Rally,” he said. Early in its second decade the group decided to skip the 13th Rally due to nothing more than superstition and moved straight from the 12th event to the 14th without looking back. Plans for the 2022 Rally are much the same as in previous years, with an addition. Mike Raptis, one of the owners of the Texas Hot, suggested adding a little sauce to the event. Raptis attended
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WNY Land Conservancy gets grant to protect Allegany County water sources The Western New York Land Conservancy has received a $2 million state grant to help protect priority source waters in Allegany County. The state Department of Environmental Conservation’s Water Quality Improvement Program grant targets the protection of source waters. The Land Conservancy will identify and permanently protect land in the Black Creek-Angelica Creek watershed in Allegany County, safeguarding public drinking water sources with the grant. It will allow the Land Conservancy to find priority source water protection lands, and partner with local landowners who voluntarily wish to protect their land. Properties protected through this WQIP grant, the largest single grant the Land Conservancy has been awarded in its 30-year history, will help protect public
drinking water sources by permanently protecting forests in source water areas. In addition, the properties acquired for source water protection will have the added benefit of spurring the creation of the Western New York Wildway, a landscapescale conservation initiative centered on protecting and connecting some of the largest forests in our region. Together with the more than 46,000 acres of already protected state-owned land in Allegany County, properties protected through this project will form part of a connected corridor of protected lands that will stretch from the vast forests of northern Pennsylvania to the Great Lakes, through to the Finger Lakes, the Adirondacks, and beyond. By connecting with already protected state forests in the area, it will also create links totaling thousands of acres of contiguous forest, thus limiting the impacts of forest fragmentation
— including the loss of wildlife and the increase in disease spreading ticks, invasive species, and flooding. Creating the Western New York Wildway will take decades, however, and will require collaboration with many partners. The Land Conservancy is at the very beginning of this initiative. “Although we are only in the early stages of our planned Western New York Wildway, we believe it will have an enormous impact on our conservation work going forward,” said Nancy Smith, executive director of the Land Conservancy. “The Wildway will be a decades-long project that will require a wide range of partners to achieve, but the urgency of this work becomes clearer every day,” she said. “It’s absolutely vital that individuals and organizations make every effort to preserve what we have left — including our fresh water—before it’s too late.”
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Lincoln at Library continued from 1 At this time little is known about Coyle or why he collected hundreds of photographs, paintings, drawings, statues and documents related to the 16th president. However, Daphne O’Kelly, auditorium and exhibition coordinator who is organizing and cataloging the collection, is impressed. “Who would think that there would be a collection as extensive as this is about Lincoln in a small-town library in Western New York?” she said. Framed photographs, drawings and paintings were stacked on tables leading O’Kelly to comment that while the artwork is amazing the antique frames themselves are works of art as well. There are two standout exhibits in the collection. The first is a 2- by 3-inch piece of the grayish blue, knitted shawl Lincoln was wearing at Ford Theater when he was shot by John Wilkes Booth. Library director Nic Gunning said he believes it to be authentic because it is framed and signed and from New York Gov. John Dix, the 24th governor of the state and
a trusted Lincoln advisor. The second most notable artifact is a framed and preserved leaf from the funeral wreath that adorned Lincoln’s casket. Both items are kept under lock and key but will be on display in the exhibit. For O’Kelly, another item, a letter supposedly signed by Lincoln, is also interesting — because it is signed by a known Lincoln signature forger. “He was very famous for forging Lincoln’s signature,” she said. But viewers will have to wait until the exhibit opens to find out the forger’s name. The fact that Lincoln was elected and served as a Republican is also notable in that Friendship, another Allegany County village, has long made claim to being the site where the party was formed, on May 16, 1854. T h e Friendship Convention was the result of two years of effort by A.N. Cole, “Father of the Republican Party” and editor of the Genesee Valley Free Press. Cole presided over the convention and proposed the name “Republican,” which had been suggested to him by Horace Greeley, editor of the New York Tribune.
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Following Braack’s talk in the auditorium, the Lincoln Collection will open in the Exhibition Room. There Braack will also hold a question-and-answer session and refreshments will be available. All COVID-19 protocols will be followed. The exhibit is free and open to the public until the end of the month.
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Bicentennial continued from 1 Cuba, protector of sleeping infants and children. There is a statue depicting Cuba in the pocket park on Genesee
FEBRUARY 11, 2022 Street. Conklin said there are plans for events throughout the year, with the signature event to be held July 24 at the Block Barn, where there will be a celebration with box lunches, games, old-time and modern music and horse and wagon rides. “We want the celebration picnic to be something for everyone without cost to families. Right now, it is still
in the development stages,” she said. There are also events being planned to take place throughout the year and area businesses, individuals and organizations are urged to develop their own celebrations and fundraisers based on the bicentennial celebration. Plans are also being made to place posters around the town containing historical information to be accessed
by QR codes. The committee is offering sponsorship opportunities for businesses, individuals and other groups who may wish to shirtail on the celebration. Sponsorship funds may be made payable to Cuba Bicentennial Committee and Cuba Historical Society. If there are any questions or if assistance is needed, contact Conklin at (716) 378-1923 or David Crowley at (585) 808-6172.
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29th annual CCE Rural Landowner Workshop set for March BELMONT — Cornell Cooperative Extension will sponsor the 29th annual Rural Landowner Workshop on March 5.The program will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. Following the opening session, there will be three concurrent sessions, with multiple classes per session to choose from.The Rural Landowner Workshop is a regional program involving several agencies that provide educational information and outreach to landowners. Presenters are brought in from both private and public sectors to provide participants with up-to-date information.Exhibitors from forestry related business, civic organizations and agencies will also be on hand to address landowner questions. The opening session will be Just the Facts — The Past, Present, and Future of New York’s Forests and Forest Products with Craig Vollmer, Executive Director of the New York Forest Owners Association.Some additional topics include: Thinning your Woods; Creating Young Forest Wildlife Habitat; Silviculture; More Bees Please; Forest Mushroom Cultivation; and Forest Gardening 10.There will also be three invasive species sessions with DEC recertification credits, including: Aquatic Invasive, Swallow-wort Biocontrol and Addressing Hemlock Woolly Adelgid.The program will be held at Pioneer Central High School located on County Line Road in Yorkshire.
There is a cost for this program and pre-registration is required. Discounted Early Bird Registration deadline is Feb. 18.For more information or to register, contact Lynn Bliven at lao3@ cornell.edu or 585-268-7644 ext. 18.Accommodations
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Markel granted emeritus status at Alfred State ALFRED — Kathryn Markel has been granted emeritus status for her lifetime service and contributions to Alfred State College. Markel, a 1981 graduate of Alfred State, recently retired the college after spending 31 years working in the admissions office. During her career, she worked with thousands of students and their families. She retired in May as the director of admissions and enrollment. Director of Admissions and Enrollment Kandi Geibel and Vice President for Enrollment Management Betsy Penrose nominated Markel for the honor.Geibel highlighted the continued
passion and pride that Markel demonstrated during her career at Alfred State. “Kathy has been a role model, indeed an inspiration, in her service to the profession and the institution. During her tenure,
she shaped the success of the Admissions Office and the future of Alfred State. She held integral parts in various projects including but not limited to implementing Image Now, various scholarship programs, Slate, and variable data publications.”Penrose echoed Geibel’s thoughts. “Kathy was meticulous in her work and brings her thoughtful and analytical style to every administrative task. Over her time at Alfred State, she managed the most complex admissions projects. These projects required strong analytical skills and the ability to lead employees through significant change in their daily work routines. Kathy was
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both a leader and a role model to admissions counselors and clerical staff as she navigated the change from manual, paper-driven processes to the digital era. Streamlined and efficient processes are critical to recruiting students and Kathy Markel designed these highly effective admissions practices.”To be eligible for emeritus recognition for professionals, an employee must have completed 10 or more years of service at ASC, attained permanent appointment, and displayed evidence of significant dedication and service to the college.
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Balloon Rally continued from 2 the meeting and made a suggestion involving the Balloon Rally Parade, which takes place on the Saturday prior to the Rally. The Rally takes place on the third full weekend in July. Raptis noted that last year Texas Hot was going to celebrate its 100th anniversary, but because of COVID-19
restrictions limiting the gathering of crowds, the founding families decided to hold its anniversary event this year. He recalled that the Texas Hot parades for the business’ 50th and 75th anniversaries brought elephants and armored tanks and numerous bands to the village. While they can no longer have an elephant, and tanks might be doubtful, they can bolster the number of bands that march in the parade. “We can look around and see what bands we can find to march,” he said. Typically, the Rally parade, one of the largest in
the area, features area high school marching bands and floats prepared by area businesses and organizations. Sports teams have also marched, along with units representing organizations from the YMCA to the SPCA. The Rally committee itself has also been represented by a float while balloon pilot and multi-serving balloonmeister, Bill Childs, displays his balloon’s gondola and propane burner, which he fires up throughout the parade route. The members of the Rally committee embraced the idea of sharing the parade with the 100th anniversary of
Texas Hot. “If there are two things Wellsville is known for, they are the Texas Hot and the Great Wellsville Balloon Rally,” a member stated. Raptis said they are also planning other events to celebrate restaurant’s anniversary. While everything about the Rally and parade is still in the planning stages, volunteers are getting to work now, and welcome the help of others who want to be part of the event. The next meeting of the Rally committee will take place at 6 p.m. March 2 at the Chamber of Commerce office on Main Street.
New respite, social program for caregivers, seniors BELMONT — Ardent Solutions, the Allegany County Office for the Aging and the Genesee Valley Central School, have partnered to create an exciting new caregiver respite and senior socialization opportunity in Allegany and Cattaraugus counties. The “Forever Young Intergenerational Respite and Socialization” program is open and now accepting new participants. Caregivers are invited to bring those under their care to the Genesee Valley Central School, 1 Jaguar Drive, to enjoy socializing with peers and engaging in programming with the students. The caregiver will have time to themselves with the peace of mind that their loved one or friend is enjoying a meaningful and fun experience. “This program a unique and fun opportunity meant to benefit both the caregivers and those that they are supporting to remain in their homes as well,” said Danielle DeLong, program coordinator. “Caregivers have the opportunity to take time to do what they need, go to work, or at least just take some time to catch their breath and relax, while their friend or family member has the opportunity to get out of the house and participate in an easy-going yet energetic experience at the school. The students and youth of today overall can learn so much from interacting with our valuable and wise older adult population.” This program is free to all participants from Allegany or Cattaraugus County, must be 50 years or older, and must be able to self-maintain tasks such as using the restroom, eating meals and managing medications. The program is offered as scheduled, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and participants can attend as little or as often as needed. Programming options are
flexible and focused on what the older adults are most interested in. Lunch through the school is included in the program for those that are interested. For those that cannot physically attend the program at the school due to higher care needs, lack of transportation or other factors, they have the opportunity to attend virtually using an iPad tablet, with support to utilize it, provided by the program. To learn more about the program or register to join, contact DeLong at delongd@ ardentnetwork.org or (585) 593-5223 ext. 1015. More information can be found on the program Facebook page at Forever Young Intergenerational Respite and Socialization.
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