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Kent Farms joins Wellsville’s Jingle & Glow, bringing tradition of live Christmas trees to downtown WELLSVILLE — The magic of Christmas will get a little more natural at the second annual Jingle & Glow Holiday Celebration, as Kent Farms of Andover joins the event as a new sponsor. Family-owned and operated by the Kent family, Kent Farms has been part of the Southern Tier’s Christmas tradition for generations. The farm offers both live, choose-and-cut and pre-cut Christmas trees, along with other seasonal greenery. The addition of Kent Farms brings something
especially meaningful to the 2nd Annual Jingle & Glow celebration at the Fassett Greenspace, which is the beauty and tradition of live Christmas trees. “The tradition of decorating with evergreens at Christmas is rooted in history,” said Ann Comstock, president of the board of the Thelma Rogers Genealogical Historical Society (TRGHS). Early cultures used evergreen trees and branches as symbols of life and hope during the cold, dark winter months. The modern tradition
of bringing a live or fresh-cut evergreen tree indoors and decorating it for the holidays began in 16th-century Germany and became popular in Britain and America during the 19th century. “There is something about a real, living Christmas tree that makes the holidays feel different,” said Jackie Comstock, chair of Jingle & Glow. “Many of us have memories of going with our families to pick out a tree, coming home with it tied to the car, Kent Farms continued on PAGE 4
Photo provided Kent Farms of Andover ids a new sponsor of Wellsville’s Jingle & Glow Holiday Celebration. From left are Jackie Comstock, chair chair of Jingle & Glow; Kate Kent; and Ann Comstock, president of the board of the Thelma Rogers Genealogical Historical Society.
Wellsville village clerk suspended after theft charges BY KATHRYN ROSS
WELLSVILLE — The mayor opened the village board meeting Aug. 24 by addressing the arrest earlier this month of the village clerk, allegedly for taking parking meter money. Mayor Ed Fahs gave the following statement: “We regret to report that on Aug 12, 2026, Wellsville Village Clerk Meghan Gonzales was charged with official misconduct and three counts of petit larceny by the New York State Police. All are misdemeanor charges. Gonzales has been deputy village clerk since January
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2018 and was appointed village clerk in January 2026.” The mayor said village officials “are saddened” by the arrest and he noted Gonzalez is currently suspended from her duties. “We respect Mrs.
Gonzales’ right to due process,” Fahs stated. “Since the matter is with the District Attorney’s office and, on advice from the village attorney, we have no further comment at this time. However, when appropriate, we will have a more detailed statement.” The Evening Tribune of Hornell reported that the Wellsville Police Department asked state police in July to investigate the suspected theft of collected parking meter money. A spokesman for the state police said the amount allegedly taken had not been determined.
Photo by Kathryn Ross Wellsville’s Main Street Firehall will be the site of a 9/11 remembrance in September.
Gonzales was issued an appearance ticket on the charges and was scheduled to appear in village court on Sept. 1. In another matter, resident Cassie Hawley, whose usual concern is dilapidated buildings, asked the board about
an increase in bear sightings in the village. The Seneca Street resident said that over the past several months she has seen between eight and 12 bears in her neighborhood. “I used to see one or two,” she said. “I see so
many now that I wonder what it is like in the rest of the village.” Trustee Mike Roeske responded, “There used to be one or two sightings, now there’s a whole herd of them.” Wellsville Village Meeting continued on PAGE 4
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Commentary: Ticks here, ticks there — still ticks everywhere
BY SEN. TOM O’MARA
Earlier this year, the state Senate adopted a resolution I co-sponsored once again proclaiming the month of May as Lyme Disease Awareness Month across New York state. The resolution stated, in part, “Lyme Disease Awareness Month provides an opportunity to focus on this significant and complex disease, to provide information on and raise public awareness of its causes, effects and treatments, and to underscore important education and research efforts surrounding Lyme and tick-borne diseases.” Education, prevention, and research surrounding Lyme and all other tick-borne diseases (TBDs) has been a longstanding focus for me personally, as well as for the Legislature as a whole, going back more than a decade. It was in 2013, in fact, when the state Senate Republican Majority at that time established
a Task Force on Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases, on which I served as a member. The task force worked over the next several years to continually review research, consult with experts, conduct public hearings, and develop legislation and other recommendations which would ultimately be incorporated into what has become a more comprehensive New York state action plan on Lyme and TBDs. That was our overriding goal then and it needs to remain so now: to continually strengthen a statewide plan that will serve as a comprehensive roadmap for improving research, education, prevention and protection, diagnosis, and treatment. In 2016, two important pieces of legislation proposed by our task force became law and sparked initiatives that continue to be carried out to this day: • Senate Bill Number 5803 (Chapter 167 of the Laws of 2016) required the state Department of Health (DOH) to design, develop and disseminate an aggressive, comprehensive and statewide public awareness, education and prevention campaign to reduce the public’s expo-
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Fast forward to 2026 and the need for awareness, education, research, reporting, prevention and treatment policies and programs remains as urgent as ever. Upstate health professionals annually issue warnings about TBDs, particularly Lyme disease but also anaplasmosis, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, AGS and other diseases including, although rare, Powassan virus disease. Earlier this year, at the beginning of the warm weather season, DOH Commissioner Dr. James McDonald said, “As the weather warms up and we get outside, it’s important to remember, ticks live here too, and to them, we are a food source. ... Ticks can be found in many areas across New York and the best way to prevent tick-borne illness is to follow a few simple steps. Keep yourself, kids, pets, and loved ones safe by look-
• Senate Bill Number 5804 (Chapter 109 of the Laws of 2016) complemented the statewide DOH awareness campaign by requiring the development of age-appropriate instructional materials and tools that would be made available to schools and libraries to help reach schoolage children with the awareness and prevention message. Supporters of that initiave cited an increasing demand from schools and libraries for instructional materials geared towards children.
ing for ticks on your body and removing them, wearing appropriate clothing, and using insect repellant.” These warnings and reminders remain active throughout tick season in New York State, which extends throughout the fall and into November. Widespread public information continues to be essential and fundamental in addressing this ongoing concern. The state DOH website offers information on prevention and protection (for you and your pets), tick removal, disease identification and treatment, and links to many other worthwhile resources. The Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences also provides information on its website, “Don’t Get Ticked New York.” According to DOH, the state has averaged more than 17,500 new cases of Lyme disease each year over the last three years, with nearly 19,000 cases reported in 2024 alone. Recent data from the SUNY Upstate Medical University Tick Testing Lab revealed tick submissions for testing jumped 145 per-
cent between 2024 and 2025. Researchers estimate about one-third of ticks tested in New York carry bacteria or parasites that can cause illness in humans. In other words, stay alert. Stay smart and know the recommended precautionary measures. Prevention is key. Lyme and all other TBDs are debilitating diseases that are a major concern for the ever-increasing numbers of New Yorkers who enjoy the outdoors. It’s a serious public health threat that demands our attention and action. We’re continuing to work to encourage and implement state- and federal-level action plans and a comprehensive response. Those who suffer from Lyme and other TBDs can endure years of frustration seeking effective diagnosis and treatment. We keep working to raise awareness and education, as well as enhance prevention, reporting, and treatment strategies. (State Sen. Tom O’Mara, R-Big Flats, represents New York’s 58th Senate District.)
Angelica town hall for NY Senate candidate Victoria Guite take notes on constituents’ concerns. Guite, the Democratic Party nominee, is challenging 12-year incumbent Sen. George Borello, a Republican from Chautauqua County, in the November election. The 57th District consists of western Allegany County as well as Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Wyoming and Genesee counties. Topics for discussion include the status of the community, options for temporary relief and long-term solutions and an open Q&A session. Guite is an Afro-Native woman living on the Tonawanda Seneca Reservation, most of which is in Genesee County, and is part of
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ANGELICA — Victoria Guite, state Senate candidate of District 57, will host a town hall 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 3 at the Angelica Free Library. The event will be live-streamed for those who cannot attend in person, and questions will also be taken from the feed. She will answer questions and
the Turtle Clan. Her campaign is aimed at working directly within the communities in her district and “ensuring that politicians don’t get free rides.” “Red, blue or purple, it’s time to sit down and set things
right,” Guite said. “People are really hurting right now, and I’m not here to turn a blind eye to it or be offended by the truth. Let’s get everything on the table, and work out what we’re going to do next. Together.”
Culvert work on Allegany Co. Road 4 in Hume Allegany County Road 4 in the town of Hume — between Bottsford Hollow Road and Crotty Road — will be closed to traffic during working hours from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Aug. 31 to Sept. 2 to replace two culverts. The road will be opened to traffic each night. There will not be an on-site detour and motorists are urged to seek alternate routes.
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United Way, Alfred State College to hold student employment/volunteer fair Sept. 2 ALFRED — United Way of Cattaraugus & Allegany Counties (UWCAC), in partnership with Alfred State College, is shining a light on local volunteer opportunities at an employment/volunteer
fair Wednesday, Sept. 2, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Alfred State College Student Leadership Center. This event, hosted by the college’s Center for Civic Leadership and Career Development
department, invites students to explore employment and volunteer opportunities with local organizations. With help from UWCAC, multiple nonprofit organizations will be on-site for students to
meet nonprofit representatives, learn about different ways to get involved and find a volunteer opportunity that fits their interests, skills and availability. “Donating time and talent, at any age and
any stage of life, is just as beneficial to a volunteer as it is to a nonprofit,” said Susan McAuley, UWCAC executive director. “There are so many opportunities for Alfred State College students to hone and share
their skills, and make new connections, while serving in the community off campus.” Attending organizations include: Allegany United Way/ Alfred State continued on PAGE 7
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questions and discussion tailored to your farm. The event will begin at 9:30 a.m. with coffee, refreshments and a barn tour. The pasture walk will wrap up at noon with lunch to follow provided by USDA’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program and CCE Allegany County. There is no fee to attend, however, pre-registration is requested by Sept. 18 so organizers can prepare for food and materials. RSVP by calling Bliven at (585) 268-7644 ext. 18 or emailing lao3@cornell. edu, or online at nofany.
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➡Kent Farms continued from PAGE 1 and then decorating it together. We are excited to have Kent Farms bring some of that magic to Jingle & Glow.” Kate Kent said becoming a part of Jingle & Glow “just made sense.” “Christmas trees are about so much more than decorating for the holidays,” Kent said. “They are about family, traditions and making our own history together. We love the idea of bringing that tradition into Jingle & Glow with our live trees and sharing it with the community.” Jingle & Glow was created in 2025, with the goal of bringing families, residents and visitors together while celebrating the community’s history and supporting the mission
of the TRGHS and its Nathaniel Dike Museum. Last year, proceeds from the inaugural Jingle & Glow supported the TRGHS, but were also shared with six other local organizations, extending the impact of the event well beyond the holiday celebration itself. “Preserving and celebrating the rich history of Wellsville isn’t something only one organization can accomplish alone, and we are proud that Jingle & Glow can be about more than beautiful lights,” Jackie Comstock said. “It is also about coming together as a community and giving back.” Organizers said only one Illumination Presenting Sponsor is available.
This season’s sponsors so far: • Sparkle Sponsors: Jackie and Don Comstock. Fassett Lane Lumber, Kent Farms, Gretchen Probst, Wellsville Sun. • Twinkle Sponsors: ALCO Federal Credit Union, Ann Comstock and family, in Memory of John Dean, Genesee Valley Media, The Thomas F. and Laura Moogan Family Foundation. • Glimmer Sponsors: Brand Name Appliance, Tim & Sue Colligan, Gem Wealth Planning Group, Northern Lights Candles, Olney Foust Funeral Homes, Root Water Well Specialists, Wellsville Brewing Co., Wellsville
Elks Club, Wellsville Lions Club, Jay and Kristy Woelfel. • Donors/Partners: Suzanne Amidon, Marshall Green, Tim Shea Enterprises, Art For Rural America (AFRA), Wellsville Chamber of Commerce, village of Wellsville. Sponsorship opportunities for Jingle & Glow 2026 are available. Individuals, businesses, and organizations interested in supporting the event are encouraged to contact Jackie Comstock at (585) 593-4551 for more information. The free lighted displays at the Fassett Green Space will be open to the public throughout the holiday season beginning Nov. 28.
➡Wellsville Village Meeting continued from PAGE 1 Referring to Hawley’s concern about bears carrying numerous ticks, Roeske said, “I’m in the woods almost every day and I have not seen any ticks this summer.” With no further comment on the increased sightings of bears, comment from residents continued. Barry Glickstein, chair of the Babcock Theater Preservation Society, asked when the sidewalk in front of the theater will be reopened. It was torn out last week for replacement. Head of the Public Works Department Brad Madison said that the project is weather-dependent, but expects the concrete will be replaced
later in the week. Pedaling and soliciting applications topped the mayor’s business portion of the meeting. A request for a permit from Crystal Button to operate the Hot Diggity Dog food cart was tabled pending verification from the Allegany County Department of Health. A request from Wrapped and Loaded owners Tisha Tarr and Kane Stebbins to operate a taco food cart was approved. Trustee Tim Colligan asked the board for approval to add Mikayla Turner, Michael Beiler and Kaitlin Mickel to the member rolls of the Grant Duke Hose Company. He also
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asked that Logan Sibble and Kaiden Perkins be added to the Wellsville Fire Department’s junior firefighter program. All were approved. The board also approved the fire department’s request to hold a 25th anniversary remembrance of 9/11 on Sept. 12 at 9:30 a.m. The remembrance will necessitate closing Main Street between State and Dyke streets for a ceremony at the fire hall. The ceremony will include music, prayers, a speaker and a remembrance of all who died when the United States was attacked on Sept. 11, 2001 and those who died in the subsequent War on Terror. The ceremony will include firefighters/EMS, police and military. The board approved a request to purchase a hydraulic derrick-digger truck for the electric department at a cost not to exceed $189,000. The cost will be taken out of the electric department budget. Trustee Ken Didion presented information on the cost of replacing
the current digital parking meters with parking kiosks. The kiosks cost between $7,000 and $10,000 each, depending on installation, he said. DPW head Brad Madison said a past study had shown that 8 to 10 kiosks would be needed for Main Street. The necessity for visitors to walk to the kiosks was considered a deterrent by the board. No further action was taken. The recently retired, longtime village police officer, P.J. Sherman, was approved by the board to return to the department as a parttime patrol officer. The board also learned that Mike Smith, an employee of the village for nearly 48 years, will retire from Public Works at the end of the month. Before the meeting was adjourned it was noted that the town’s work on the Broad Street Bridge will be completed soon, with the bridge scheduled to reopen by the end of the week, weather permitting.
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Understanding food labels Nutritious food is necessary to sustain life, and that’s one reason why food packages contain lists of ingredients. But all ingredients
are not created equal. A growing number of consumers desire greater transparency about the foods they are eating, including sourcing,
production, preparation details, and nutritional content. While that can be challenging to ascertain when dining out, people have more control over what they eat at home. According to the plant-based food advocacy company ProVeg International, 62 percent of people are paying more attention to ingredient lists now than they did five years ago. In addition, nearly two-thirds of adults say the ingredients in a
food or beverage have at least a moderate influence on whether they buy it. One of the ways to be mindful of food ingredients is to understand food labeling. Pertinent information is included on the label, and it pays to study these labels when choosing foods. Here’s how to navigate the Nutrition Facts Label, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
• Servings per container: The first thing people will come across is the servings per container. This tells a person how many servings are in the package. • Serving size: The serving size indicates how much of the food equates to one serving. It maybe measured in cups, grams, ounces, or even pieces. • Calories: The calories pertain to the number of calories in one serving. As a general guide for nutrition advice, 2,000 calories a day is used. A person’s calorie needs may be higher or lower depending on variables like age, sex, height, weight, and physical activity level. • % daily value: These numbers will appear next to the various nutrients in the product and show the percentage of each
nutrient’s recommended daily value is in the food. Daily values are listed in grams, milligrams or micrograms. By understanding daily values, one knows how many nutrients to consume each day. As a general rule, 5% DV or less of a nutrient per serving is considered low, while 20% DV or more of a nutrient per serving is considered high. Many older adults do not get the recommended amount of nutrients each day and can use food labels to create a more nutrient-rich diet. It’s essential for seniors to look for foods that contain adequate dietary fiber, calcium, vitamin D, and potassium. Individuals also should consume less saturated fat, sodium and added sugars. Seniors can use nutrition labels as a source of information that helps them make healthy food choices.
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The benefits of a fall roof replacement A roof is a vital component of a home that protects the structure from the elements and ensures that sun, rain, wind, and snow do not compromise the integrity of interior spaces. Peak Performance Roofing says the average asphalt shingle roof found on many homes lasts between 15 and 30 years. Alternative roofing materials, such as metal or clay tiles, can last much longer. Homeowners who stay in a home for many years will likely need to replace a roof at some point. Choosing when to replace the roof may come down to selecting the right season. Experts typically consider fall the prime time to upgrade a roof for a variety of reasons. • Moderate temperatures: Fall weather tends to be comfortable in many regions of the country. Mag-
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Outdoors
Enduring my outdoors obsessions
BY WADE ROBERTSON
If you knew my wife Jane well, you realized she thought a great deal more than she spoke. How she ended up with me is a bit of a mystery, especially knowing my hunting obsessions, the worst being spring gobbler. Enduring a 4 a.m. blaring alarm each morning is difficult and exasperating, especially since I returned home emptyhanded as a rule. I fear she regarded me as a large, hairy, slightly smelly, not overly bright dog that tracked mud on the floors, brought ticks into the house, was barely house trained and barked at all the wrong times. Jane tolerated, even perhaps pitied her turkey-addicted, often exhausted, husband. Many times I detected an expression on her face which seemed to say, “The poor slob just doesn’t know any better, but I love him.” That first spring season it didn’t take long for Jane to develop an annoying reflex. When the alarm blared at 4 her hard, boney elbow immediately smacked me in the ribs. It was impos-
sible to shut the alarm off quickly enough to avoid impact and woe unto me if I fumbled in my anxiety to do so, for a second, harder shot would immediately follow anything less than instant alarm silence. Even today, years later, I usually awake before the alarm sounds. There’s no doubt my wife was as overjoyed and ecstatic as I when a gobbler finally fell. At last, sleeping hours would return to normal. Not that she ever thought of me as normal, of course, but her daily routine could return to normal. One spring season I’d purchased a new friction call. This model supposedly produced the most realistic fighting purrs of any other and my buddy, Scott Neely, and I had enticed difficult gobblers using this technique and were hopeful this call would further increase our success rate. The call was tricky to use but I was determined. I’d lost track of time practicing one evening when my gun room door burst open with a crash. Startled, I looked up. My wife stood glaring in the doorway, her hair disheveled, eyes wild and blazing, hands clenched at her sides, head down, shoulders raised, literally quivering with indignation. I froze, never having seen her like this before. Her jaw clenched, she took two menacing steps forward. Glancing
Photo by Wade Robertson If you’re a fanatical hunter you’re always on the lookout for an edge to improve your success, game calls are a means to an end. All require extensive practice to master, but that repetitive calling just may drive someone close to you over the edge.
quickly around revealed no escape route, I was trapped! Voice lethal, she hissed; “If you squawk that call one more time, I’ll, I’ll…” Apparently, she couldn’t think of any punishment immediately appropriate but those glaring eyes promised a horrific retribution. Dumbly, I nodded, cowed and, yes, a little fearful. Was it possible a couple hours of innocent turkey calls could affect someone this dramatically? It didn’t seem possible to me but evidently my extended, repetitive calling had driven my wife to exasperation. Who would have thought? She continued glaring, then with a growl – yes, she actually growled — spun on her heel and stalked out. The call ended up in a drawer, future practice relegated to the garage. Any dedicated fisherman realizes nightcrawlers must be kept in a cool environment.
My buddy recommended the refrigerator. He informed me it’s very convenient and the crawlers keep for months if you moisten the soil or bedding occasionally, add some corn meal. The trick was to find a container the correct size. Not too big but large enough to maintain around three dozen. He discovered empty, large plastic margarine tubs were ideal. In fact, he had a spare in his truck. Perfect. The next rain I gathered up some crawlers and placed them and the tub in our refrigerator. The following evening my parents were over for dinner. Dad and I were talking when several piercing shrieks sounded, followed by the sound of shattering glass. Alarmed, we rushed into the kitchen where my mother, white and shaking, was backed up against the counter, a shattered glass upon the floor, finger trembling, pointing to the table where
the overturned worm tub lay, nightcrawlers already doing their best to escape across the tablecloth. Mom is absolutely petrified of snakes of any size. Unknowingly, she’d innocently opened the tub believing it was margarine and was shocked to discover long, wiggling crawlers instead of margarine. It was too much! Recoiling violently, she’d staggered backwards, dropping her glass and screaming. Jane was glaring at me when Dad started giggling. This further infuriated Jane and a serious tongue-lashing
began, which amused Dad even more. Eventually, we calmed them down, escorted them to the living room, large wines in hand. Then Dad and I cleaned things up. Eventually, the girls loosened up a bit and grudgingly saw the humor in it all, but it required two bottles of libation. Poor, patient Jane, the things she learned to put up with. Fish and game on the kitchen counter, deer attractant in the vegetable compartments, how to properly wash my hunting clothes in scent-eliminating detergents and never, ever using scented dryer sheets during deer season. Of course, there were tree stands in the garage, a boat and archery targets in the yard. As she looks down on me from above, I wonder if she misses the 4 a.m. alarms, endless speculation of where to hunt, the clucks, yelps and purrs as I attempt to master a new call ... all the crazy obsessions of a fanatical outdoorsman. Probably not! (Email Wade Robertson at wadewrites3006@gmail.com.)
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