DOWNLOAD THE OLEAN TIMES HERALD MOBILE APP NOW!
High Tea: A book discussion with Alfred-area author Megan Staffel
SCAN THE QR CODE
community
JULY
11 2025
allegany
county
FREE
to begin reading the Olean Times Heald on your mobile device.
PAGE 2
Alfred • Allentown • Alma • Andover • Angelica • Belfast • Belmont • Bolivar • Caneadea • Ceres • Cuba • FilLmore • Friendship • Genesee Houghton • little genesee • portville • richburg • Rushford • Scio • shinglehouse • Ulysses • Wellsville • west clarksville • Whitesville
‘It’s the right thing to do’: Couple supports Wellsville in giving from foundation BY KATHRYN ROSS
WELLSVILLE — Tom Kelsey may not have lived in Wellsville since the 1960s, but the community he grew up in has always remained near and dear to his heart. His wife of 59 years, Dottie Naylor Kelsey, feels the same. The Kelseys were in town recently to attend Tom’s 65th high school reunion and also to do some business on behalf of the Kelsey-Naylor Family Foundation, a non-profit, charitable organization that was founded four years ago by Tom and Dottie’s son, John David Kelsey, a real estate investment
developer in Old Lyme, Conn. Tom and Dottie, who live in Weymouth, Mass., are trustees of the foundation, along with their daughter, and they make many of the decisions as to where the funding goes. Wellsville is at the top of their list, they said. Tom grew up at the top of State Street in a home his father built in 1938. John Kelsey worked in the oil and gas industry and at the Sinclair Refinery for the majority of his working life. After the refinery closed, he helped develop the New York State Oil Producers Association, based in Bolivar.
Tom has great memories from his boyhood in Wellsville — Memorial Day parades with cadres of sharply uniformed firefighters, swimming, Little League games, the pet parade — — for which his mother, Mary Clark Kelsey, dressed up the family dog — going to the library, eating at the Texas Hot, days in Brooklyn grammar school, high school and shared times with friends like Joe Felsen. He has maintained those friends and cherished those memories over the years. “Wellsville was a lively, vibrant place back then,” Tom said. “The Genesee may have had a
little sheen on it and the fishing wasn’t so good, but it was still a great place to grow up.” He left Wellsville at age 17, following in his father and older brother’s footsteps to attend the University of Michigan. He pursued his doctorate degree at the University of Florida in Central American Studies and traveled to Brazil, Venezuela and Guyana. He returned to Wellsville periodically over the years, maintaining his closeness with friends and the community. When Dottie was in-
Photo provided Tom and Dottie Kelsey on the campus of Alfred State in Wellsville.
Couple Supports Wellsville continued on PAGE 6
Representatives announced for Jones Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Royal Court
Photo provided Representatives for the 2025 Jones Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Royal Court are (top row, from left) Lexi Aftuck, Emma Bentley, Lydia Brockway, Mia Gezek, Ella Green and Layne Joyce; (bottom row, from left) Kennedy Perry, Ryan Storm, Brody Vance, Raegan Vogel and Madison Wulf.
WELLSVILLE — The representatives for the 2025 Jones Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Royal Court, a long-time tradition in the community, has been announced. Auxiliary Twigs and several community organizations sponsor a young person to sell tickets to the grand raffle, with the candidate who sells the most tickets announced at the Auxiliary’s Gala & Silent Auction in November. Marsha Sick, candidate committee chair, said, “This year there are more candidates than ever and I know they will do amazing. We’re so excited to have this wonderful group of young people represent our communities.” • Kennedy Perry is rep-
resenting the Hemlock Twig for 2025. Kennedy’s parents are Stephanie and Rodney Perry. A junior at Wellsville High School, she is active in the Junior Auxiliary for the American Legion Post 702. Kennedy also plays volleyball and softball — her team went on to win the 2024 state championship. Kennedy also plays on a national softball team out of Atlanta and plans to pursue softball in college as well as a degree in health science. • The Olive Twig candidate this year is Madison Wulf of Scio. The daughter of Nicole and Philip JMH Auxiliary Royal Court continued on PAGE 6
EZ$AVE No Card Needed to Save Everyday! • Check out our Full ad insert in this paper. Full ad available Online at GiantFoodMart.com Party Size
Lay’s Potato Chips, Doritos, Cheetos or Fritos Bison Chip Dip 99
3
24 oz.
Friendly’s Ice Cream
Sales Effective Sun. July 6 thru Sat. July 12, 2025
FOLLOW US!
FAMILY PACK!
Grade A
Nabisco Chips Ahoy! or Oreo Cookies
Chicken Drumsticks
7 - 15.35 oz. • Several Varieties
79
2
99 Fresh ‘n Tender
Country Style Pork Ribs
21.7 - 28 oz. • Several Varieties
2FOR$5
1
9
Low Price EVERYDAY!
FRESH MADE TO ORDER!
14.7 oz. • Several Varieties
2
99
3
9
99
Pepsi
12 Packs • 12 oz. Cans
Gatorade
8 Packs • 20 oz. Bottles Several Varieties
Coffee Mate Creamer
99
Large Cheese & Pepperoni Pizza with
BUY 2 GET 1
PLUS DEPOSIT
FREE!
100% Natural, Pasture Raised Boneless Beef
New York Strip Steaks
799 PER LB.
PER LB.
Our Signature Sauce!
Outshine Fruit Bars
32 oz. Several Varieties
FAMILY PACK!
77
Frito-Lay Variety Packs
99
¢
PER LB.
Bush’s Baked Beans
18 Count • 9 - 18 oz. Several Varieties
BUY 1 GET 1
FREE!
4.5 - 20 oz. Several Varieties
499
48 oz. • Several Varieties
July Special
Busch or Busch Light
30 Pack • 12 oz. Cans Plus Deposit
1399
$13.99 after $5 digital rebate - $18.99 minus $5 = $13.99 Digital Rebate Rules Apply. See Store for details.
D’Italiano Bread
16 - 20 oz. • Several Varieties
299 Arizona Iced Tea 1 Gallon • Several Varieties
299
Bowl & Basket Deli Salads 16 oz. • Several Varieties
299 Mike’s Amazing Real Mayonnaise 30 oz.
399 Ken’s Dressing 16 oz. • Several Varieties
Pepsi 6 Packs
2FOR$5
BUY 2 GET 3
Tropicana Orange Juice
16.9 oz. Bottles Several Varieties Plus Deposit
FREE!
CUBA • 72 GENESEE ST • 585-968-2333 | WELLSVILLE • 44 PARK AVE • 585-593-3354
46 oz. • Several Varieties
399