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When it rained for three days: Wellsville and the Flood of ‘72 the Florida panhandle and carved a path as a severe tropical storm across the southeast and going into the Atlantic Ocean from North Carolina. The storm then tracked north again making landfall on Long Island as a subtropical storm. At the same time a cyclone was forming, and the two storms began feeding off one another. The two storms merged over Wellsville and stayed over Wellsville for three days resulting in the Flood of ‘72 from June 20 to 25.” In a special report in the Sunday edition of the New York Times dated June 25, 1972, James M. Markham wrote of Wellsville
BY KATHRYN ROSS
WELLSVILLE — When it rains in June, longtime residents of Wellsville look to the sky and remember Hurricane Agnes of 1972, when the heavens opened up, dumping between 13 and 16 inches of rain on the region. Surrounding creeks overflowed. The Genesee River, running through the heart of the village, poured over its banks. For three days it rained, creating so much devastation that it would take weeks, months and even years to clean up. The village landscape was forever changed. Only a few years after the flood, the course of the Genesee was moved farther to the west to make room for the fourlane arterial by taking over land from the library, thereby putting Jones Memorial Hospital on firmer footing. The National Weather Service explained that during the week prior to Hurricane Agnes a large amount of shower activity resulted in widespread areas of over an inch of rain. Heavy rain started on the night of June 20 and continued until June 25. Over the Genesee River basin the maximum official
Photo courtesy of Dick Neal
Wellsville’s South Main Street is flooded.
rainfall amount recorded was 13.7 inches at Wellsville, and reports of more than 16 inches were also received. In 2012, college student Courtney Waters wrote a thesis about the storm for a hydrology class. She found that the flood of 1972 in Wellsville was the result of the convergence of two storms. Waters presented her flood thesis at a Geological Society of America Conference in Baltimore. Waters wrote, “In mid-June, Hurricane Agnes made landfall in
and the flood, “Like well-placed punches, two floods struck this village of 6,000 inhabitants this week, pouring cascades of water, mud and debris onto a third of its homes and stores, destroying three bridges, wrecking part of its hospital, carrying away perhaps 100 automobiles, cutting off its electricity and telephones to the outside world and polluting its water supply. “Yet today, as the residents of Wellsville shoveled ankle-deep mud out of living rooms and carted huge logs, dead fish, and muskrats off their lawns, many Flood of ‘72 continued on PAGE 2
Home, farm, outdoor retailer buys former Kmart site BY KATHRYN ROSS
WELLSVILLE — For several months, Wellsville Mayor Randy Shayler kept it under his hat and his fingers crossed after he learned the owner of Riverwalk Plaza was in negotiations with Runnings. The mayor learned the possibility of the home, farm and outdoor store coming into the village in the first part of the new year, shortly
after the purchase and planned renovation of the Erie Depot was announced. In March, Shayler said, after the announcement of Quicklees and the new Walgreen facility, “I think retailers are beginning to recognize the unique position Wellsville is in. For about a 50-mile radius around us there is very little competition. Kmart did very well here, ours was a victim of failure at
nearly 100,000-squarefoot building. They have a lot of what the people around here need — farming and garden supplies and clothing. There isn’t anything like them around in Steuben or Cattaraugus counties and I think they are a good fit.” He went on to say that he believes Runnings will draw customers from the same area
the top level, not on the local level and I think we’ll see some recognition of that of our position.” District IV County Legislator Steve Heavy was manager of the local Kmart before retiring and going into public service. Uniquely familiar with the Wellsville property and the overall success of the store here, he said, “I’m delighted that Runnings is here. It is not easy to fill a
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➡Flood of ‘72 continued from PAGE X seemed to consider themselves lucky. For the worst flood in anybody’s memory killed no one here. “The Lord might have hated us by emptying the rain on us, but He sure is protecting us anyway,” said Mayor Robert, Gardner, looking at a line of Army ambulances marked with red crosses lined up on Main Street.” The author continued, “The first flood hit Wellsville, which lies in the lowlands of the Genesee Valley, early Wednesday morning. Dyke Creek, which joins the Genesee River in the middle of the village, spilled over its banks, while sheets of water poured down the sloping side streets out of ‘creeks that usually don’t have enough wa-
ter to flush a toilet,’ the Mayor said. “The village enjoyed a respite from flooding on Thursday, but early Friday the waters struck again. This time the Genesee River bulged over its banks, rising a total of 17 feet. In 36 hours, 12 inches of rain fell on Wellsville; its annual average rainfall is 30 inches.” ATTESTING TO the camaraderie that occurred during the flooding, Markham went on to talk about residents from hippies to a local motorcycle gang coming together to help one another and fight back the flood water. He also noted that to prevent looting, a curfew was imposed, and National Guardsmen patrolled the streets at
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night, but quoted the chief of police saying, “There’s been more talk of looting than looting.” With all the heroes who helped pull Wellsville through the flood of 1972 two men stand out. Professional photographer Dick Neal spent his days and nights travelling across the flooded village in cars, boats and on foot to photograph the flood and the resulting devastation. His photograph of the collapse of a wing of Jones Memorial Hospital into the Genesee River made front pages and broadcasts across the nation. Residents living in Florida at the time recalled hearing Gardner’s distinctive voice coming from their television and turning to see Neal’s photo of the hospital. Gardner, who served as the mayor of Wellsville for more than 25 years, had the forethought to hire Neal to make a pictorial record of the flood. That record benefitted every citizen and business owner who was impacted by the flood by providing fact-based evidence that resulted in help, money and support from FEMA and the federal government. The funds were used to not only rebuild Wellsville, but also to rebuild the homes that were destroyed or damaged by the floodwater. Daphne O’Kelly, who produces programs for the David A. Howe Library’s Exhibition Room and Auditorium, compiled photos and memorabilia concerning the 1972 flood for display in the Exhibition Room.
B-R’s Danaher, Majot earn top league honors Both finished with a 20-plus win, two-loss season, a league title and a sectional championship. It came as no surprise then, that the top honors for Allegany County baseball and softball went to players from Bolivar-Richburg. Senior Landon Danaher was named Most Valuable Player of the Allegany County baseball league and classmate Jessica Majot earned the same accolades for softball, it was announced earlier this month. Danaher was one of three B-R players named to the county all-star team, alongside seniors Camdyn MacDonell and Wyatt Karnuth. Behind that trio, the Wolverines went 222, including a 12-0 mark in league play, and won the Section 5 Class C3 title before falling to Oakfield-Alabama in the crossover. Fillmore, which won the Section 5 Class D championship and advanced to the Far West Regional, also had three all-stars in Alex Ellsworth (sr.), Brent Zubikowski (jr.) and Zach Sisson (so.). Also named to the 13-player squad were: Benson McCumiskey (sr., Cuba-Rushford), Noah Seigel (sr., Cuba-Rushford), Matt Weaver (sr., GV/ Belfast), Trenton Scott (sr., GV/Belfast), Ethan Davenport (8th, Scio/ Friendship), Layton Miller (jr., Andover/ Whitesville) and Jacob Elliott (so., Hinsdale).
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Majot earned MVP honors after leading the Wolverines to a 21-2 mark, including a 10-0 record in league play, and a second-straight Section 5 Class C (this time C3) title. She was joined on the all-star team by classmates Malayna Ayers (jr.), McKinlee Harris (jr.) and Madigan Harris (jr.). Friendship/Scio
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also won back-to-back sectional crowns (in Class D), and had two all-stars: Nevaeh Ross (so.) and sister Morghyn Ross (8th). Those two and all four B-R players were repeat all-star selections. Also named to the 2022 team were: Riley Keller (fr., Cuba-Rushford), Taylor Searle (jr., Cuba-Rushford), Rachel Jackson (sr., Andover/Whitesville), Kennedy Bledsoe (jr., Andover/Whitesville), Torann Wolfer (jr., Fillmore) and Harley Proctor (jr., GV/Belfast). Jackson, Wolfer and Proctor were also repeat selections. Additionally, Nevaeh Ross was named the Section 5 Class D Player of the Year and Deb Warner was cited as the Class D Coach of the Year.
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After reaching the finals of the Section 5 Class B4 singles tournament and leading Fillmore to the semifinals of the team event, the Eagles’ Carter Sisson and Eben Schilke shared Most Valuable Player honors. Sisson and Schilke both went 12-0 in regular season play. All six of Fillmore’s regulars made the all-star team, with Isaiah Sisson (100), Layton Sanasith (110), Joe Derck (12-0) and Noah Strickland (10-0) also being cited. Also making the all-star team were Nate Cole (Cuba-Rushford, 8-2), Alex Fraile (Houghton, 8-2), Caleb Hilshire (Houghton, 8-3), Sam Winkens (Houghton, 8-2) and Corey Field (Scio, 6-5).
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Hinsdale’s Caden Miller was named Most Valuable Player, and was joined as an all-star by teammate Parker Keenan. Also cited were Haley Hall (Fillmore), Will Roeske (Fillmore), Chris Weaver (GV/Belfast), Addison Herring
(GV/Belfast), Maddox Day (Bolivar-Richburg) and Sebastian Saulter (Bolivar-Richburg).
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After a hugely successful regular and postseason, the Bolivar-Richburg teams led the way with five allstar selections apiece. Named to the girls’ team were: Alicia Borden (GV/Belfast), Sophie Zillgitt (GV/ Belfast), Nadia Baldwin (Bolivar-Richburg), Kyla Gayton (Bolivar-Richburg), Raegan Giardini (Bolivar-Richburg), Kori Thomas (Bolivar-Richburg), Leila Knight (Bolivar-Richburg), Libby Drum (Cuba-Rushford), Sophia Riquelme (Cuba-Rushford), Hope Russell (Fillmore), Grace Russell (Fillmore), Kiera Engler (Fillmore), Rachel Hatch (Fillmore), Lexi Crossley (Friendship/ Scio) and Nicole Torraca (Houghton). Selected to the boys’ team were: Morgan Torrey (GV/Belfast), Ethan Coleman (B-R), Lloyd Kinnicutt (B-R), Rudy Polk (B-R), Hunter Stuck (B-R), Gary McDowell (B-R), Noah Seigel (Cuba-Rushford), Tristan Clayson (C-R), Matt Majoros (Fillmore), Jack Cool (Fillmore), Eli Strickland (Fillmore), Jordan White (Friendship/Scio), Henry Sardina (Houghton) and James Adenuga (Houghton). Cuba-Rushford’s Seigel made the Allegany County all-star team in two different sports (baseball, track and field).
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Allegany County Office for the Aging to host a 2022 Senior Picnic The Allegany County Office for the Aging Senior Picnic will be held on Tuesday, August 16,
2022, with a rain date of Wednesday, August 17, 2022, 11:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. The picnic will
be held at the Allegany County Fair Grounds in Angelica, NY. Admission for the event will be $10 per person and will be collected at the gate. This includes a Stearns BBQ, music, dancing, sponsor tables and much more! Senior Farmers Market cou-
pons will be available during the event to eligible seniors. Capacity is limited so reservations are necessary and can be made by calling the Office for the Aging at 585-2689390 or toll free 1-866268-9390.
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Rebirth for a 1940 Ford Coupe Recent Alfred State College autobody repair graduate Abigail Clark has a special bond with her grandfather, a bond that revolves around a 1940 Ford Coupe and their shared love of classic cars. When Abigail was 3, her grandfather bought a 1940 Ford Coupe. After getting over the loudness of the car, she went to countless car shows and loved seeing all the cool cars. Her love of cars and their shiny, sparkly paint led her on the path to Alfred State and the autobody repair program. “I applied to Alfred State and when I got there I was completely scared and wondered
if it was going to work out for me,” she says. “I have loved it here and I have learned that I am more capable than I ever thought I was. I have learned how to do great paint jobs here.” As she approached graduation, she needed a car to work on for her senior project. She brought the Ford Coupe back to campus in Wellsville and started restoring it for her grandfather. “I always knew that one day I would be repaying my grandfather for everything he has ever done for me,” she says. “I never imagined that I would be repaying him by fixing and repainting the car that
started all of this for me.” Abigail shared some early pictures of the project with Jim, but kept him in the dark when she approached the finish line. The project proved to be more than expected but with the help of some friends and automotive instructor CJ Tremper it was completed and ready for the big reveal. As finishing touches were being made and her grandfather and her parents were nearing the Wellsville campus, Abigail was anxious and excited. “The last time he saw the car it was in primer. He walked in here and was like, ‘Oh, God, that is my car.’”
Photo courtesy of Alfred State College Abigail Clark and her grandfather Jim White are shown with the refinished 1940 Ford Coupe.
Waiting on the other side of the shop doors, Jim was just as excited to see his car. “I am very happy that she has something that she loves to do.” As the garage door opened Abigail drove the car out to the delight
of her grandfather. “You have done good, kiddo. It looks a whole lot better.” Now with her degree and her grandfather’s car finished, Abigail starts a job at Corby’s Collision Center, which has locations in Canan-
daigua and Lima. She looks forward to building her knowledge of the autobody industry. “I consider myself to be the luckiest person ever right now because I just have so much love for what I am doing,” she says.
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The U.S. Department of Energy says each decrease in tire pressure by 1 pound per square inch for four tires can decrease fuel economy by 0.2 percent. By keeping tires properly inflated, the average driver can
improve gas mileage by as much as 3 percent. Drivers can consult their tire manufacturer’s specifications for proper tire pressure.
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right blend of products to work efficiently. The DOE says drivers can improve gas mileage by 1 to 2 percent simply by using the recommended grade of motor oil. In addition, look for motor oils that list “Energy Conserving” on the label.
Change the air filter
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Get a tune-up
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Remove excess cargo
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Allegany County boys bound for American Legion Democracy bootcamp BY KATHRYN ROSS
BELVIDERE — Thirteen area boys are taking part in a week-long boot camp in democracy at the American Legion’s 2022 Boys State at SUNY Morrisville. Shane Davidson Lucien Floretto, and Cameron Heinig, all of Alfred-Almond; Hunter Hill, Cooper Hosley and Taylor Moore of Friendship; Ethan Jones, Noah Marten and Benjamin Kisel of Bolivar; Dominic Mara of Belmont; Mitchell Ward and Henry Decker of Fillmore and Gavin Cutler of Whitesville
will join more than 1,000 other boys from across the state to participate in this program for males between their junior and senior years in high school. Skip Merrick of the Wellsville American Legion and a counselor at the camp said the purpose of Boys State is to develop leadership and pride in American citizenship, promote a keen interest in the detailed study of government, develop a full understanding of American traditions and a loyalty to the state of America, motivate young citizens to maintain our form of
government, inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation and safeguard and transmit to posterity the principle of justice, freedom and democracy. To learn how democracy works at Boys State 10 counties will be formed, each with three cities of approximately 36 boys each. Through elections they will form a government. It is designed to mirror the structure and operations of state government, while providing training in practical citizenship, leadership, and character develop-
ment through a non-partisan perspective. A counselor is assigned to each city, assisting in the establishment of the offices needed to run a municipality and county. Unique to New York state, there will also be a U.S. Marine assigned to each county who will teach the boys to march in formation, to get to and from events and prepare them for the final ceremony. ROTC and U.S. Military Academy cadets from West Point will also assist with daily duties. Bootcamp continued on PAGE 8
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Aspirin still recommended to help prevent another heart attack or Ischemic stroke (BPT) — Aspirin is one of the most common, useful, and effective over-the-counter medicines in the world and has been trusted by physicians for more than 120 years but more and more people are confused when it comes to appropriate usage. This confusion is a result of recent media coverage around the updates to the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) aspirin recommendations. These updated recommendations are specific to primary prevention, which is when you take aspirin to help prevent a first heart attack or clot-related stroke. Most importantly, the recommendations do not include patients who take a doctor-directed aspirin regimen for secondary prevention, which is when someone takes aspirin because they have already had a cardiovascular event, such as a heart attack or ischemic (clot-related) stroke and want to prevent another one from occurring. These recommendations have not changed the importance of aspirin for these patients. Aspirin continues to be a life-saving preventive treatment for many patients who have already
had a cardiovascular event. Aspirin is not appropriate for everyone, so be sure to talk to your doctor before you begin an aspirin regimen. “As a practicing cardiologist, I have noticed there is confusion about appropriate aspirin use,” said Dr. Laurence Sperling, Executive Director of Million Hearts Campaign. “It is important for my patients to discuss their concerns with me and others should do the same with their doctor. Speak with your healthcare professional before stopping or changing a doctor-directed aspirin regimen. Studies have shown that discontinuing an aspirin regimen can increase risk of another heart attack by 63% and by 40%
for another clot-related stroke.” According to the American Heart Association, nearly 1 in 5 people who have had a heart attack will have another within five years. This risk is 1 in 4 for another clot-related stroke. Aspirin can be a simple step to help lower the risk of additional cardiovascular events, in addition to other medications and lifestyle changes. Studies have found that aspirin can help reduce the risk of another heart attack by 31% and another ischemic stroke by 22%. While there are new recommendations about using aspirin to help prevent cardiovascular events, clinicians base their treatment recom-
mendations on individual patient’s indications, benefits and risks. It’s important to tell your healthcare professional if you have a family history of heart disease or stroke and discuss your own medical history and lifestyle to help determine if an aspirin regimen is right for you. While heart conditions can be worrisome to talk about, the more information you share with your doctor, the better prepared your doctor is to help address your heart health. For more information about cardiovascular disease, treatments, research and how to improve heart health, visit Million Hearts, MillionHearts.hhs.gov. Sponsored by Bayer, a sponsor of
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➡Kmart Site continued from PAGE 1 as did Kmart. “We drew a lot of customers from Pennsylvania, and I think Runnings will too. It is a unique operation that I believe will become a destination for customers.” Runnings, headquartered in Marshall, Minn., announced June 21 that it will open its 11th store in New York state at the location of the former Kmart store in Wellsville. The site at Riverwalk Plaza has been vacant since 2018. Brad Whitford, president of the L.C. Whitford Company
which owns Riverwalk Plaza said, “As we looked at our plans for the plaza, we felt that an important piece of the expansion was finding a strong retail partner for the building, We’re very excited to finally have Runnings on board. It will be a momentous thing for Wellsville.” Founded in 1947, Runnings is a privately held general merchandise retailer owned by the Dennis and Adele Reed Family and has a long-standing history of purchasing vacant retail stores and renovating
them to serve the needs of new customers. The company currently has 57 stores and employs more than 2,700 workers across seven states. The new Wellsville store is expected to employ 40 people and open next year after the facility has been renovated. Locals on the street see the new store as a “good fit” for Wellsville
and are looking forward to not having to travel out of town to purchase quality clothing and special items. Runnings sells an extensive selection of sporting goods, clothing, footwear, pet supplies, housewares, tools, farm supplies, lawn and garden supplies, toys, and outdoor equipment.
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5 ways to turn your home into your personal oasis this summer (BPT) — Summer is here, and people are getting out of the house - hanging by the pool, at the beach or in parks - to enjoy the warm weather. All that time outside is fun, but you don’t want to go back to a hot, stuffy home when you’re ready to cool off. Your home should be your retreat from the summer heat so that you can relax and recharge. Check out these five ways to turn your home into the ultimate oasis to stay cool and comfortable all summer long.
1. Draw the curtains and close the blinds
The simplest way to cool down your home is to close the windows,
blinds and curtains. While you may want to indulge in direct sunlight inside your home, it continues to heat your space. During the sunniest times of the day, keep your curtains drawn or blinds closed to reflect the heat. You can even buy thermal shades or blackout curtains to keep light and heat from sneaking into your cool spaces.
2. Keep your rooms cool with a window air conditioner
Not all homes have central air conditioning, especially older homes and apartments built without ductwork. Luckily, you can still beat the heat by install-
ing window air conditioners. Window air conditioners are easy to install in most windows and quickly cool down the rooms in your home. The LG dual inverter smart window air conditioner provides exceptional cooling power to keep the summer heat at bay all season long. This window unit provides optimal low noise performance so you can relax in your home comfortably. The energy-efficient air conditioner saves you as much as 15% on energy costs. The four-way air deflection directs air flow where it’s needed most, whether that’s cooling, dehumidifying
or circulating air. You can also control the air conditioner using your phone or smart speaker with the LG ThinQ app.
3. Make your bed with breathable sheets
If you have difficulty falling asleep when you feel hot, it might be time to buy lighter, breathable bed sheets. Linen, cotton, bamboo and satin sheets help you regulate your body
temperature and are soft to the touch. You can sink into your bed at night and enjoy the cooling comfort of these lightweight, breathable materials.
4. Invest in an air purifier
To ensure optimal home comfort, don’t forget to invest in your indoor air quality. High temperatures can lead to poor air quality, increasing the amount
of pollution that finds its way into your home every time you open a door or window. By investing in a quality air purifier, you will improve air quality, so you can breathe easier and achieve maximum home comfort. The new LG PuriCare AeroTower air purifying fan delivers exceptional air quality Personal Oasis continued on PAGE 8
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Photo by Kathryn Ross Allegany County American Legion Commander Calvin Schierer (back row, far left) helps send off participants in the 2022 American Legion Boys State as they get ready to leave for SUNY Morrisville on Sunday.
The boys will also participate in leisure activities including baseball, basketball, tennis and a band. Many notable men have attended Boys State throughout its 85 years. From New York alone, former Gov. George Pataki, Dr. Nick Sallese, professor at St. John’s University and Sen. David Valesky have all attended. From across the country notable alumni such as former President Bill Clinton attended Boys State in the early 1960s where he met and shook hands with President John F. Kennedy. Alumni also include Neil Armstrong, Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon
Jovi, Chris Christie, Michael Jordan, Ajit Pai and Dick Cheney. The boys will return next Saturday. To participate in Boys State, boys file applications in their school districts. American Legion Post committees interview each candidate and select those best qualified. Candidates are chosen with regard to seriousness, industriousness, initiative, influence, concern of others, responsibility, emotional stability and interest in government,
Each American Legion pays the costs for each boy they sponsor. County American Legion Commander Calvin Schierer who was on hand for the boy’s departure said, “If you can have an experience that makes you stand a little taller and makes you a little more confident it’s a good thing and that’s what Boys State does for our boys.” The American Legion Auxiliary has sponsored a Girls State since 1942.
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