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Starlight Theatre Company presenting ‘Proof’ this weekend BY KATHRYN ROSS

WELLSVILLE — The Starlight Theatre Company is going back to its roots with its production of “Proof” this coming weekend. The Pulitzer Prize-winning play by David Auburn debuted in 1999 and was recently revived on Broadway. It is a drama dealing with dementia and the familia responsibility of one generation caring for another generation. The theater group started in 2016 with the drama “Making God Laugh.” Over the last few years, the company has produced musicals and comedies, but

the seasoned cast has wanted to perform more serious works. “This is our 10-year anniversary, and we wanted to get back to our roots. This production lets us do that,” said Bella Wenslow, who is directing “Proof.” This is also her directorial debut, although she produced scenes from last year’s “Carol Burnett Show.” She said the hope is that audiences will accept a more serious production, adding, “This play is about a subject that a lot of people are dealing with today.” Wenslow first became interested in “Proof” when her high school

English teacher, Madonna Simons, taught it in her class. “She was so interested in this play that her enthusiasm made it interesting to the class,” Wenslow said. “Mrs. Simons is my inspiration for this production.” The subject is also close to home for Wenslow. Her grandfather, James Wenslow, was a mathematics professor at Alfred State College for more than 40 years. “He loved the arts and mathematics, and he would have liked this production. So, I relate

Photo provided Members of the Starlight Theatre Company, Alexa Frank and Jeremy Howard, work on a scene in their upcoming play, “Proof.”

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ACAF Leverage Funds Support Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Allegany County

Photo provided Hannah Bennett places Dolly Parton Imagination Library books in the Ardent Solutions’ First Step Family Resource Center’s book collection.

BELMONT — Thousands of young children across Allegany County will continue receiving free books in their mailboxes each month thanks to a new $35,000 grant awarded to Ardent Solutions through the Allegany County Area Foundation’s first Leverage Fund Grant Award. The funding, made possible through the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, will provide the required local match for a New York State Office of Children and Family Services

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Fiber arts group bringing Grannie’s Hobbies to a new generation BY KATHRYN ROSS

WELLSVILLE — “Grannie” sits by herself in the living room, long needles clacking in her fingers, turning slender strands of colorful yarn into a functional masterpiece. At her side, the phone rings. She picks up and says, “Hello,” hoping it is not another telemarketer. From across the miles, she hears her granddaughter’s voice. “Hi, Grannie. What are you up to?” “Just crocheting,” Grannie answers. “What’s that,” her granddaughter asks? It is a conversation that happens more and more often these days, and the Southern Tier Fiber Arts group is planning to do something about it. The group is planning to bring

Grannie’s Hobbies back to life. “Fiber arts are becoming lost art,” said Kasey Blaney, a member of the Southern Tier Fiber Arts group. She recently demonstrated the art of spinning at the Wellsville 250th Celebration. The fiber arts group meets monthly at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wellsville. There they show off their new and prize-winning fiber creations to each other, discuss latest trends, and explain older crafts. At a recent meeting, the group huddled around a piece of cloth that had been brought to the meeting by former tailor Paul Smith. After feeling the cloth, the members exhibited their recent finished and unfinished projects, including an award-winning, crocheted afghan.

Not all the heads in the group are grey, but all are well-accomplished in their chosen hobbies. These skills were often learned at their mother and grandmother’s knee and, more often than not, from other club members. “We have found that these fiber arts are dying out,” Blaney said, “so we decided to do something about it.” At the Oct. 10 meeting of Southern Tier Fiber Arts, the group is inviting the public to Not Just Your Grannie’s Hobbies, the attendees are urged to bring their hobbies and to learn other fiber arts skills. There will be demonstrations and examples of such arts as spinning, weaving, felting, embroidery, quilting, crocheting, rug hooking and braiding, natural

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Photo provided At a recent meeting of Southern Tier Fiber Arts, members examine a material brought for their inspection.

dyeing, watercolor painting and sashico (the Japanese art of stitching and crocheting). “We want to interest the next generation and share our enthusiasm for these forgotten arts,” Blaney said. Because the group

wants younger people to participate in the event, they are offering free transportation from Alfred. Contact a member at southernteirfiberarts@gmail.com for a ride. Grannie’s Hobbies will take place 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at

Trinity Lutheran, 470 N. Main St. The event is free to the public. “We want people to realize that these are marketable skills and to reconnect with the women and men who created these beautiful works of art,” Blaney said.

File photo The American Legion in Belmont is once again leading the Wreaths Across America effort in the town of Amity in 2026.

BELMONT — The Belmont American Legion Family Wreaths Across America organization has taken part in the solemn placing of wreaths on the graves of veterans for the past four years. In December 2025, community volunteers of all ages and members of the local Legion family honored 536 veterans throughout the

cemeteries in the town of Amity. On Saturday, Oct. 17, the Wreaths Across America organization will host an event at the Belmont Legion, 29 Schuyler St., to raise funds for purchasing wreaths for deceased veterans. There will be a $5 cover charge, with Rick Chilson & Friends performing country and light rock music from 7

to 10 p.m. Item raffles and a 50/50 raffle will be held during the evening. Refreshments will be available for purchase from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Anyone who cannot attend the can still support the project by contacting Suzie Thomas, coordinator, at (585) 610-6485 to sponsor a wreath for a veteran. The wreaths will be placed on veterans’ graves on Wreaths Across America Day, which is Saturday, Dec. 19, beginning at noon.

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Wellsville’s Great Race, for orphans and fun, set for Oct. 3 BY KATHRYN ROSS

WELLSVILLE — Rev up your engines, it’s time for Wellsville’s Great Race. The checkered flag will not come down on the fastest car across the finish line on Saturday. It will come down on the car full of people who can solve the most puzzles, find the most historical places, complete tasks and collect the data required to win the scavenger hunt. “This race is a fun time for everyone who participates,” said organizer Lois Miller. She started Wellsville’s Great Race last year after visiting the Rehema Home for Children in Kenya. There she learned first-hand about the needs of the orphans who live at the orphanage. The Great Race will help support the needs of the approximately 110 children and

young adults Rehema cares for in two different complexes in the African nation. “The orphanage gets no funding from the government of Kenya. It survives on donations,” Miller said. She added that unemployment in Kenya is at more than 30% of the working population. To put that into perspective, 25% of the working population of the United States was unemployed during the Great Depression. The children and young adults at the Rehema facilities range in age from 2 to 21. The residents come of age at 18 or when they finish high school. Students attending university can stay until age 21. Rehema supplies meals, clothing, medical needs and schooling. One full carload of Great Race participants will provide clothing

and medical expenses and a meal for 90 children, according to Shaye Reagan, executive director of Rehema Home US. The Wellsville Great Race to support Rehema Home takes place from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Brookside Wesleyan Church, 3469 Andover Road. Race Registration starts at 12:30 p.m. Pre-register for the event by calling (585) 808-1256 or emailing loismiller1256@gmail.com. The cost is $100 per car. At 12:45 p.m. tickets go on sale for Stern’s Chicken BBQ. The cost of $14. Pre-sale tickets are appreciated. Call (585) 808-1256 to order. The doors will be open throughout the rest of the day for those taking part in the basket auction. The cost is $5 per page of tickets. Some of the featured items are a Buffalo Bills

Photo provided Lois Miller visited the Rehema Home for Children in Kenya last February, bringing gifts from Wellsville to the children living there.

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Early detection saves lives!

Breast cancer screening FAQ Preventive health care emphasizes healthy lifestyle choices like eating a nutritious, well-balanced diet and avoiding a sedentary lifestyle. Screening for various diseases, including cancer, is another important component of preventive health care that encourages individuals to be proactive in relation to their overall health. Women may hear about breast cancer screening as early as adolescence. Despite that, it’s not uncommon for women of all ages to have questions about breast cancer screening.

When should breast cancer screening begin?

begin screening prior to age 44, the organization advises women to schedule annual mammograms beginning at age 45 and to continue getting them through age 54. If screenings do not show anything by age 54, women can then choose to get a mammogram every other year beginning at age 55.

This is not a onesize-fits-all answer. The American Cancer Society advises women at average breast cancer risk to begin screening between the ages of 40 and 44. Women are considered at average risk if they have no personal history or strong family history of breast cancer. Women also are considered at average risk if they do not have gene mutations linked to breast cancer or a history of chest radiation therapy prior to age 30. While the ACS notes women at average risk have the option to

Women who do not meet the criteria for average risk due to personal or family history will need to begin screening much earlier. The ACS recommends women at high risk for breast cancer get a breast MRI and a mammogram every year beginning at age 30. But the ACS also advises women to make this decision after careful discussion with their health care team. It’s also notable that the ACS indicates an MRI

What if I am at elevated risk for breast cancer?

should never be substituted for a mammogram, as it’s possible an MRI will miss cancers a mammogram will find.

What is a 3D mammogram? 3D mammography is a relatively new screening option that has piqued many women’s curiosity in recent years. Brown University Health reports that a 3D mammogram rotates in an arc and takes X-rays of the breast at different angles, ultimately producing a more detailed view of the breast for radiologists to examine. By contrast, a 2D mammogram takes single X-rays at two different angles. But the ACS notes many breast imaging centers do not have 3D mammography. If given the choice between a 2D mammogram or none at all, women should always get the 2D mammogram. If 3D imaging is available, then that

might be the way to go, as Brown University Health notes 3D mammography tends to detect more cancers and produce fewer false positives.

Are mammograms foolproof? While mammograms are highly effective at detecting breast cancer, they are not perfect. The O’Neal Cancer Center notes that dense breast tissue can make breast cancer detection more difficult. Because no screening is perfect, it’s imperative that women adhere to screening guidelines even if results are consistently negative and they do not feel anything unusual during self-examinations. Screening for cancer is an integral component of preventive health care. Women are urged to make breast cancer screening part of their preventive health care routine.

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Conducting a breast self-exam

There are various ways to detect breast cancer in the earliest stages of the disease. Self-exams are one way to be mindful of potential changes in the breasts and bring them to the attention of medical professionals. While self-exams can help individuals learn how their bodies normally look and feel, major medical organizations like the American Cancer Society no longer recommend doing formal, regimented monthly self-exams. Instead, there is a greater push toward breast self-awareness. According to BreastCancer.org, regular step-by-step self-exams do not decrease breast cancer mortality rates. In some instances, they can cause unnecessary anxiety and lead to biopsies after the discovery of benign lumps. But it can still be helpful

to learn how to conduct a self-exam and incorporate it into a preventive health care routine. Here’s how to conduct an exam, courtesy of BreastCancer.org. 1. Examine your breasts in the mirror with hands on hips. Look for breasts that are evenly shaped without visible distortion or swelling. Also look to ensure that the breasts are their usual size, shape and color. 2. Now raise your arms and look for the same things.

hand. Press down with your fingers and move them in a circular motion that’s about the size of an inch around. Go around each breast from top to bottom, side to side. Be sure to follow a pattern to be sure to cover the entire breast from collarbone to the top of the abdomen, and from your armpit to your cleavage. 5. Feel your breasts while you are standing or sitting. Many people find that the easiest way

to self-examine their breasts is in the shower when the skin is slippery. Conduct the same hand movements as in step 4. While many lumps are benign, women should not hesitate to call the doctor to check out a new lump or breast change that concerns them. Getting to know one’s breasts through self-exam can lead to early detection of breast cancer at a point in time when the disease is most treatable.

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Wellsville village approves holiday-season events BY KATHRYN ROSS

WELLSVILLE — The village board gave approval for two seasonal events, beginning wirth the Chamber of Commerce’s request to host the Great Community Pumpkin Carving event at the Fassett Greenspace 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 9. The board also approved the Chamber’s request to host the annual Santa Parade on Nov. 28, to be followed by fireworks and other Chamber events throughout the holiday season. Towards the end of the meeting Department of Public works Superintendent Brad Mattison asked the board’s permission to sell Boss V

snowplow and purchase a new Fisher plow for the village’s 2018 Ford F-250. The new plow will be utilized on Main Street during heavy snowstorms. The cost will be offset by the sale of 2012 Ford 550 truck equipped with an all-season steel box and sander, the Boss plow, and a Fisher straight plow. The board approved the purchase along with the sale of a 2008 Digger truck. Trustee Tim Colligan asked the board to add Lucas Fleischman to the roll of the Emerald Hook and Ladder Company. He is a high school student who has completed Junior Fireman training. He is the son of former fire

chief and present Second Assistant Fire Chief Kevin Fleischman and is now a fourth-generation Wellsville firefighter. She Brews mobile cafe owned by Kristylee Davis also requested a permit to sell wraps, salads, sandwiches, coffee, specialty lattes, and baked goods. She Brews already sells at various locations in the village by invitation and for special occasions and fundraisers. The board approved the request. At the beginning of the meeting, resident Stacey Cretekos inquired if the board members were aware the Allegany County Industrial Development Agency had announced that Wellsville received

an A rating for its viability as a site for a biobased industrial facility. She questioned whether such a facility is coming to the village, saying, “It sounds like a done deal.” Deputy Mayor Gary Pearson responded, “I did not read it that way, like it was a done deal, but that it was just an announcement of the rating.” The board members said they were not aware of any such facility being planned for Wellsville. Police Chief Tim O’Grady spoke up, saying that when he was a county legislator, county lawmakers talked about bio-based fuels. He explained that biofuel

mentor’s reputation. The oldest daughter arrives with the intent of selling the family home where the play takes place. “Proof” is a two-act play with a cast of four. It takes place on a static stage. “This play fits our space well and makes it easy to stage,” Wenslow said. “The challenging part is making sure every aspect is developed. We do not want to leave any stone unturned. It is a beautiful work that deals with a sensitive

subject that many people are dealing with today.” The cast, Alexa Frank, Paul Nelson, Hilary Gunning and Jeremy Howard, have been rehearsing since July. Wenslow said they have built strong friendships while developing their characters. Each cast member has a long history in community theater. “This may be a drama but it creates a balance between entertainment and escapism that is thought provok-

ing,” Wenslow said. “Proof” will be staged at 7 p.m. Oct. 2 and 3 and 2 p.m. Oct. 4 in the former Christian Temple Church at the corner of Maple Avenue and Fassett Lane. It is approximately two hours long with an intermission. The cost of admission is $10 and $7 for students. Tickets will be available at the door. Tickets are also being presold at L’Italia and online at zeffy.com/enUS/ticketing/proof.

➡Dolly Parton Imagination Library continued from PAGE 1 one of the top concerns in rural areas,” Ardent Solution’s Early Childhood Development Coordinator Kate Miller said. “With the help of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, [Ardent Solutions] launched the DPIL to start providing books for kids aged zero to five in Allegany County.” Ardent Solutions oversees enrollment, outreach, and program administration for families across the county who are enrolled in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Dolly Parton founded the Imagination Library in 1995 to help children develop early literacy and a lifelong love of reading. Today, the program provides free, age-appropriate books every month to children from birth through age five across the world. Each book becomes a permanent part of the child’s home library, helping families build literacy long before children enter kindergarten.

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liquor license. After the meeting, Allen explained Solutions Hub has an event site rented for special occasions. He said it takes three months to acquire a liquor permit for an event. The only alternative is to work with a caterer or get their own permit. The next meeting of the village board will take place at 6 p.m. Oct. 12 at the 23 Main St. office.

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Armstrong’s free Fall Fest returns to Belfast on Oct. 3

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Man pleads guilty in shooting deaths of 2 brothers at hunting camp

Nacho Momma’s Tacos. BELFAST — Armstrong will host the While the fall fest on Botsford Hollow Before state police could torney Peter J. Degnan BELMONT — Scot seventh annual Fall Fest is free, Armstrong Road in the town of arrive, Scot Thompson D. Thompson, formerly said Thompson is set to from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. hosts several raffles to Allen. Thompson, 66, fatally shot his brothers of Englewood, Florida, be sentenced on Nov. Saturday at 6661 Route support the local food shot and killed Mark B. and left the scene in Da- 23 — exactly one year has pleaded guilty to 305, with volunteers pantry at Wellspring Thompson, 70, of Cantwo counts of murder vid Thompson’s vehicle. to the day that he shot handing out 300 free Ministries. Attendees in the second degree in After a report went terbury, Connecticut, pumpkins to children. and killed his brothers. can buy raffle tickets the shooting deaths of out on the incident, with Degnan said Thompson and David Thompson, There will be free with shelf-stable food or his two older brothers information on the vehi69, of Port Charlotte, face-painting and faces a maximum of monetary donations to during an altercation Florida, with a rifle. cle, Livingston County balloon animals, two the food pantry. Prizes at a hunting cabin last State police reported Sheriff’s Office deputies 25 years to life in state bounce houses, hayprison. range from gift certifiNovember. after the incident that and Geneseo Police Derides, games, cookie Degnan was assisted cates to local businesses The plea, entered in the brothers, having partment officers locatdecorating, crafts and up to items including in prosecuting the case Allegany County Court reunited at the cabin for ed the vehicle and took prizes. a Nintendo Switch 2, Monday, stems from deer hunting season, got Thompson into custody by Acting First Assistant There will also be robot vacuum cleaner District Attorney Danan incident just after 10 into a fight and one of without incident. more than 30 vendors or a KitchenAid Stand p.m. Nov. 23 at the cabin the brothers called 911. Acting District Atielle A. 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