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Wellsville’s Christmas celebration gets underway BY KATHRYN ROSS
WELLSVILLE — The Christmas season in Wellsville officially got underway over the weekend when Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived by fire truck. The annual Christmas parade started at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 29 on Main Street, but Santa made a quick stop at the Fassett GreenSpace where a small crowd had gathered prior to the parade. The Jolly Old Elf walked into the GreenSpace and was greeted by children and adults alike. Organized by Thelma Rogers Genealogical and Historical Society officials Jackie and Ann Comstock, the event is a fundraiser for the society. It was sponsored by a variety of individuals, organizations and businesses. Before the lighting ceremony, Jackie Comstock said, “Before we get started, I just want to take a moment to recognize our sponsors, donors, partners, and volunteers. This event simply would not exist without all of you here today.” She continued, “This evening is a testament to the spirit of this community, and what better
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time to do that than during the holidays, when lights and music and shared joy have a way of warming us all from the inside out. Tonight, we are lighting a corner of our village in a way we haven’t seen before.... I can’t think of a better way to make new history than to begin right here, right now at Jingle and Glow.” Santa was joined by Vonie Walker of Walker Staffing Services, Jingle and Glow Illumination sponsor, in lighting the display. With a cheer from the crowd, Jingle and Glow was officially lit. Jingle and Glow will be illuminated every evening from 4 to 10 p.m. from now until Jan. 4. After the ceremony, Santa proceeded back to the Main Street Fire Hall, where the annual parade was getting underway Led by a color guard from the American Legion, the parade included a variety of groups and organizations. Mayor Ed Fahs and Trustee Jeff Monroe marched, throwing candy to the children lining the street. Several emergency vehicles, including one from Andover, were driven in the parade. The high school varsity
of Al Anderton. Middaugh Real Estate, Inc. Tom & Nancy Reuning. Wellsville Lions Club. Glimmer Sponsors: Brand Name Appliances. Tim & Sue Colligan. Computer Solutions. Ed & Jessica Flamini Fahs. Genesee Valley Media. Immaculate Conception Church. Reita & Terry Lynch. Pekarek Law Group. Northern Lights Candles. Greyson Short & Family. Stillwater Restaurant. Wellsville Brewing, Co. Wellsville Elks Club. Donors/Partners and Volunteers: Suzanne Amidon. Tripodi/Burdick Grandchildren. Catholic Charities. Ken & Carol Didion. Dollar Tree. Barb Evans. Laura Gabler. Gem Wealth Planning Group. Cameron Gordon. The Arena Restaurant; Joyce & Kevin King. Connie & Robert Kulik. MK Kellogg. Marshall Green. Ljungstrom of Wellsville. JoAnn Green. Miss Lizzie’s Art Studio. Runnings. Shea Plumbing & Heating. Skin by Wren. Anne & Dennis Sobeck. Tractor Supply. Richard Watkins. Tina Wightman. Ken Williams. Art For Rural America (AFRA). Wellsville Chamber of Commerce. Village of Wellsville.
Howe Library • Dec. 20: Santa Claus tours the village from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and from 4 to 5 p.m. visits with children at the Chamber
Photo by Kathryn Ross With the help of local children, Santa Claus calls for the lighting of the Jingle and Glow display in Wellsville on Nov. 29.
cheerleaders, band and members of the Marttel and Heidi Noel dance studioes were also part of the parade. The village’s fire trucks brought up the rear, with Santa and Mrs. Claus riding on the front of a fire truck. The parade proceeded to Pearl Street to light the official village Christmas tree on the corner of Pearl and Main streets. Santa then headed to the library to light the Lions Club Fantasy of Lights. The more than 30 Christmas trees line the sidewalk to the library and were
decorated by individuals and groups. At 6:30 p.m. the annual fireworks display, viewed from across the village, lit up the sky for 15 minutes. The Chamber of Commerce’s Hometown Holiday celebration continues with both home and business decorating contests. Other activities are also planned: • Dec. 11: The Santa and Mrs. Claus 1K • Dec. 18: Story time with Santa and Mrs. Claus and cookie contest from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the David A.
The Hometown Holiday drawings for gift baskets will take place each week. Drop your name, phone number and email into a designated box at a participating location by Friday each week. The winners will be drawn at 4 p.m. Saturdays and announced on Facebook and by WJQZ and WLSV radio. For more information about Hometown Holidays go to the Chamber Facebook page. Organizers thanked this season’s generous sponsors: Illumination Presenting Sponsor: Vonie Walker, Walker Business & Staffing Services Sparkle Sponsors: Fassett Lane Lumber. Mike & Cheryl Jackson and Family. The Thomas F. & Laura Moogan Family Fdn. Jodi Pearson, ERA Real Estate. Wellsville Sun Twinkle Sponsors: Allegany County Area Foundation. Certified Safety Products of NY (CTC Signs). Ann Comstock & Family. Jackie & Don Comstock. In Memory
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