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Kathryn Ross Arts For Rural America has requested to paint a hopscotch field on the sidewalk in front of the Fassett Greenspace to attract more people.
Photo provided From left are Matthew Mitchell, Kaitlyn Graves, Kayli Giardini, Ashlin Zilker, school counselor Christy Crandall-Bean, Ryan Greeson, Elizabeth Shingler, Jessica Major and Raina Bowen.
Bolivar-Richburg National Honor Society inducts 8 members BOLIVAR — The BolivarRichburg Central School chapter of the National Honor Society inducted eight new members in a June ceremony in the High School Auditorium. Raina Bowen, Kaitlyn Graves, Kayli Giardini, Ryan Greeson, Jessica Majot, Matthew Mitchell, Elizabeth Shingler and Ashlin Zilker
were the 2021 inductees. Students were selected by the Faculty Council — a group of five high school teachers appointed annually — as students who exemplify scholarship, leadership, character and service. To be eligible for the NHS, a student must be a junior or senior who has earned a cumulative high school
average of at least 91% or higher throughout high school. Students who meet the scholastic requirement must also demonstrate leadership, character and service to the school and community. Each year, the senior members of the National Honor Society select a member of the Bolivar-Richburg school community who
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Wellsville village looks at sidewalk hopscotch request BY KATHRYN ROSS WELLSVILLE — It is no hop, skip and a jump for Arts For Rural America’s request to paint the sidewalk in front of the Fassett Greenspace. At the village board meeting on Monday, Mayor Randy Shayler brought forward for discussion a request from Cassandra Bull, the head of Arts For Rural America (AFRA), which created the Fassett Greenspace. To attract more children and activity to the green-space, AFRA wants to paint, with permanent paint, a hopscotch field and other sidewalk games on the Main Street sidewalk or on the Fassett Street side of the facility. Up front, Shayler told the board he was against such painting on the sidewalk, saying he is concerned about the permanency, maintenance and liability and pointing out that AFRA is a non-profit entity. “They don’t own the Fassett Greenspace land and I don’t know if they have
permission from the landowner to do this,” he said. Two of the three trustees in attendance brought up similar concerns about the possible liability of the game project and asking what would happen should a child plow into an elderly person walking on the sidewalk. Trustee Gary Pearson said the idea was an interesting way to bring more people and families downtown to use the facility. “It would be interesting to see if they have the owner’s green light, or if he has been contacted,” he said. However, Town Council member Patty Graves, liaison to the village board, said that she had seen sidewalk hopscotch games painted on the sidewalk at the Friendship library and other libraries. “I don’t know how they do it, but I’ve seen them,” she said. Not rejecting the matter, the board tabled the request
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Houghton College Athletics receive generous gift HOUGHTON— Houghton College recently received a gift and commitment totaling $1 million from alumni Daniel and Brenda (Cummings ’75) Dix ’76. This gift, the capstone of nearly forty years of generosity to Houghton, will assist in significantly growing the Athletics endowment fund, enable completion of vital Athletics capital projects, establish endowed students scholarships, invest in biochemistry and more. With wide impact across campus that will affect the lives of current and future generations of Highlanders, the Dix family’s legacy is vital to supporting academic and cocurricular educational experience at Houghton College. “Athletics has played a very important role in our family,” states Dan Dix ’76. “After playing for a Christian coach and with Christian players [at Houghton], they told me how much they preferred to play on their Houghton teams. Playing sports has provided memories, friendships and experiences that will benefit them the rest of their lives. The Lord has richly blessed our family, and we are pleased to support Houghton athletics so more kids might have similar experiences.” “I have many fond memories of Houghton College Athletics,” remarked Brenda (Cummings ’75) Dix. “My family moved to Houghton in 1962, back in the Purple/ Gold days. We were staunch Purple fans! My mother played [on an] intramural team in Bedford gym! By the time I got to college,
intercollegiate sports had begun. The camaraderie of playing with Christian teammates and traveling to games and tournaments was a great experience.” The Dixes’ gift helps bolster the future of Highlander Athletics. In addition to creating endowed funds for Men’s Basketball and Women’s Soccer and funding the Men’s Soccer endowment, the couple also determined to grow the general Athletics Endowment, ensuring their annual gift will be funded in perpetuity. Beyond support of athletic teams, the Dix family’s gift provides for vital capital improvements for the Nielsen Center, including new bleachers and sound system, as well as completion of paving projects around the KerrPegula Athletic Complex. “I can’t express enough how grateful we are for the support from Dan and Brenda Dix for both Houghton Athletics and the college,” says Matthew Webb, Houghton College Director of Athletics. “The impact of their gift on what we are able to do for the department and the direct impact it has on the student athlete experience is significant. It was a pleasure and honor to have had all three of their children come through Houghton and participate in athletics during their time here. It was an additional privilege to have been able to coach their son Michael during his tenure at Houghton and get to know the Dix family better during that time. We are privileged and blessed to have them support us as they have done.”
Along with supporting Highlander Athletics, the Dixes contributed to the Professor Robert Cummings Scholarship, a gift with deep personal significance to the couple. This endowed scholarship fund provides financial aid to students who demonstrate significant financial need and is named in honor of Brenda’s father, a longtime Houghton professor of foreign languages. In addition to support of student scholarships, the Dixes have also created an endowed fund to support the acquisition of equipment for Houghton’s biochemistry program, Dan’s college major. “The Cummings and Dix family have a long legacy in athletics,” states Skip Lord, National Director of Athletics Engagement, who worked with the Dixes on this project. “Brenda’s mother, Marion (Thornton ’47) Cummings, was a star athlete in the Purple/Gold era. Brenda’s brother, Stephen Cummings ’71, played on Houghton’s first intercollegiate basketball team. All three Dix children, Rebecca ’09 (Women’s Soccer), David ’11 (Men’s Basketball) and Michael ’13 (Men’s Soccer), were intercollegiate athletes. Brenda, too, played varsity volleyball and basketball. Dan served as the Chair of the Athletics Advisory Board. The Dixes understand and have lived the Houghton model of the Christian scholar-athlete, and their generosity to the College has reflected that over the years. We are deeply indebted to them for this wonderful blessing.”
File photo The Cuba Garlic Festival is set for its triumphant return in September following the cancellation of last year’s festivities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cuba Garlic Festival to make stinky return in September CUBA — Allegany County’s smelliest festival is back on the schedule. The Cuba Garlic Festival is set for Sept. 19-20, organizers announced, with dozens of vendors ready to share their garlicy goodness with the crowds. “We are excited — we can do this,” said Cuba Chamber of Commerce President Kevin White. “The format will remain the same though the ‘pieces’ might be different.” Chamber officials did not release times for the event, additional activities, or the cost of tickets. More preparations will continue over the next 10 weeks leading up to the festival, official added, with more details to be released. Officials announced that through contact letters, more than 80 vendors had committed to exhibiting at the show.
More vendors — food and craft — as well as musicians are being sought for the festival. To sign on, call (585) 968-5654 or email cubacha mberofcom merce@ gmail.com. Historically, the festival has hosted cooking demonstrations by area chefs, musical performances, dance troupes and other entertainers. The festival originated in the late 2000, the brainchild of Laurie Buzzard, who sought to connect local garlic growers to the community. The event took off quickly, with thousands of guests thronging to the Empire City Farms block barn each September. In the first 13 events, the festival became one of the largest weekend events in the county’s annual schedule. However, officials were forced to call off the festival
as planned in 2020 due to the pandemic. Faced with crowds far in excess of the 50 allowable under COVID-19 restrictions at the time — the festival can draw north of 8,000 in a weekend from as far away as the Carolinas — officials scrapped the traditional setup at the barn site. Instead of a Garlic Festival, an expanded farmers market was hosted during the usual dates in September in the village’s downtown corridor, allowing visitors and vendors to socially distance themselves. Due to relaxing guidelines as the pandemic ebbed, Cuba was able to host Dairy Days in June — leading to hopes that the Garlic Festival could return. In a Facebook post following the Dairy Days, White said the event served as a “turning point” in the pandemic locally.
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Village Sidewalk continued from 1 until the next meeting, with the mayor saying that he would contact Bull and tell her that, based on the information the board had received, they aren’t in favor of the project. He said he would also invite her to attend the next board meeting (July 26) with more information. The board also discussed the matter of a sidewalk/ sewer sleeve issue brought to their attention by John
Embser. Discussing the matter with Department of Public Works Director Bill Whitfield the board learned that the matter may have been caused in the late 1980s when new waterlines were installed as part of the highway construction. The mayor directed Whitfield to investigate the matter and get back to the board by the next meeting. “I don’t know if this is a village problem or not, but we will certainly cooperate with John Embser and investigate it,” Shayler said. “If it ends up being a village problem we’ll take care of it.” The mayor also promised to look into the matter of
a dumpster problem at the Main Street firehall. The dumpster is being used by neighbors and the fire department wondered if a sign could be put in place designating its use by the fire department only. The board also agreed to request that county Job Tract, employees return to cleaning the fire hall as was done before COVID-19 shut everything down. The meeting lasted less than half an hour, but before adjourning the board approved Ryan Stisser to represent the village at the Municipal Electric Utility Association of New York’s annual conference to be held in August.
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BELMONT — The phone was ringing off the hook at the SPCA Serving Allegany County as it gets ready to host the second SPCA Yard Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday. Lynda Pruski, head of the SPCA, said donated items were being collected at the shelter. The way things were going, she expected to have two big tents full of items for the sale.
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HE ALTH & WELLNESS 3 strategies to protect mental health Improving one’s overall health and maintaining that health over the long haul can have a profound impact on quality of life. For example, the Harvard Medical School notes that regular exercise can slow the natural decline in physical performance that occurs as people age. That means routine exercise can serve as something like a fountain of youth that allows people to keep their cardiovascular fitness, metabolism and muscle function on par with their younger counterparts. When attempting to improve long-term health, it’s important that people emphasize mental health as much as they do their physical health. The Anxiety & Depression Association of
America notes the importance and effectiveness of preventive efforts in relation to depression and anxiety. In regard to mental health, prevention efforts can function in much the same way that exercise serves physical health. Routine exercise helps people to maintain healthy weights, reducing their risk for various conditions and diseases. Preventive efforts designed to improve mental health can significantly reduce a person’s risk for anxiety and depression. Various techniques and strategies can be utilized to promote mental health, and these three are simple and highly effective. 1. Get enough sleep. According to the Primary
Care Collaborative, a not-forprofit member organization dedicated to advancing an effective and efficient health system, sleep and mental health are intimately related. Sleep loss can contribute to emotional instability. The amygdala is the part of the brain responsible for humans’ emotional responses. When an individual does not get enough sleep, his or her amygdala goes into overdrive, leading to more intense emotional reactions. The prefrontal cortex is another part of the brain that needs sufficient sleep to function properly. Without it, the prefrontal cortex, which is integral to impulse control, cannot function properly. Adults can speak with their physicians about how much
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sleep they should be getting each night. Those needs change as individuals age. 2. Eat a balanced diet. A balanced, healthy diet doesn’t just benefit the
waistline. According to the ADAA, a balanced diet that includes protein, healthy non-saturated fats, fiber, and some simple carbohydrates can reduce the likelihood that mental health issues like
fatigue, difficulty concentrating and irritability will arise during the day. Mental health is important, and protecting it should be part of everyone’s health care regimen.
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Weighing in on backyard chickens Raising backyard chickens has been a growing phenomenon for several years. Many cities have passed laws legalizing backyard chickens, encouraging many to raise chickens as a rewarding hobby. One of the biggest benefits to raising backyard chickens is that their eggs are fresher and often tastier than store-bought varieties. Hens can lay one egg per day. Multiply that egg per hen, and breakfast is always available. Another benefit to chickens is they produce a natural fertilizer that can be used in gardens. “The Old Farmer’s Almanac” says chicken manure can be composted, aged and eventually added to the garden. In about six months, a person will accumulate about one cubic foot of manure per chicken. Egg shells and other compostable material can be added to create an even richer formula. Chickens also can help
control bugs around the yard, offers the experts at Tractor Supply Company. Before investing in backyard chickens, people should determine if chickens will fit with their lifestyle. Costs and care are a big consideration. Each chick will cost anywhere between $3 to $5 a bird. Then there’s feed to consider. The most expensive item will likely be the coop. The experts at The Happy Chicken Coop, a resource for raising
chickens and starting coops, says handy men and women can build homemade coops, but ready-made ones will cost a few hundred dollars. The coop will need to offer around four square feet of space per chicken (or what’s recommended for the breed). Despite being seemingly independent birds, chickens need people to be active caregivers. They require feed and water daily. The chickens will need a caregiver while you vacation. People who are
frequently away from home should reconsider chickens. Chickens also are prone to worms, parasites and lice. They need to have rear feathers trimmed to stay clean and sanitary, and they will require an area where they can “dust” and self-groom. The
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises not to cuddle and kiss chickens like pets because they can carry salmonella. Not every coop is completely varmint-proof, and some chickens may succumb to predators. Squeamish or sentimental folks may find
chickens aren’t the right fit. Chickens require commitment and care that many people can provide. It is essential to do one’s homework to ensure that backyard chickens are a sound investment.