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February 5, 2008
Welcome to the Wellsville Daily Reporter’s new online Guestbook. Feel free to leave a note and catch up on old times!
The Online Forum for Allegany County, NY
Welcome to the Wellsville Daily Reporter’s new online Guestbook. Feel free to leave a note and catch up on old times!
Thank you for the guestbook. It will be a great addition.
doing a great job wellsville daily enjoying it very much here in sunny florida, keep up the good work.
Thanks for publishing the guestbook again. Bill & Jan Jones Sebring, Fl.
Welcome back Guestbook. I enjoy reading all the views of the Wellsville and former Wellsville residence.
Glad we have this back.. Thanks
welcome back we have missed you
Thanks for bringing back the Guestbook.
I live in colrado,glad to see you have a guestbook.Not to many know me,I graduated from Friendship in 1949.My dad was the coach back n those days.
I have been reading your newspaper on internet for several years,just to see what’s going on back their.
Thank you for the Guestbook. Geat job Wellsville Daily Reporter.
Glad I this is back. Moved to Albany in 2000 and have lost touch with so many Wellsville people…..
Glad to have this back. I look forward to keeping in touch with old friends from here in Gettysburg
From Sebastian Florida! Hope all is well in my old stomping grounds! I love the Wellsville Reporter, it keeps me in touch!
Guest book is a wonderfull Idea. How’s old Wellsville doing?
Yes, ’bout time the Guestbook section returned.
What, no Wal-Mart comments yet???????
Welcome Back Guestbook. I enjoy reading the entries from former and current residents of Allegany County.
To Barney McGrath:
I had your Dad for a coach when I was a kid.
Liked him and your Mom real well. Only slightly remember you. Nice to hear from you.
w00t!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you…
Good improvement, although I think I’ll stick to commenting on the current issues within the wellsvilledaily.com columns. I look forward to the outdoor section updates. I love picking on those who post with anonymity in the other sections, too. Any more Bill Green stories on Snowball Hollow? Maybe Sen. Obama, will make that a prime campaign stop in NY. peace.
Looking forward to hearing from people I knew from Scio. I get home a couple of times a year mainly for a Texas Hot and pancakes at the Maple Tree Inn.
The guestbook is a great idea. I also enjoy
getting caught up on Wellsville on the web. I
was class of 47!
I am looking for an old friend. She works in the nursing field. Her maiden name was Joanne Post. I believe her married name is Joanne Jones. If anyone knows her,could they let her know that Johnny G., would like to contact her? My email address is,gman85225@yahoo.com
Thank You!
So glad to have the guest book back. It is a great way to keep up on what is happening in the town I grew up in.
Lynn
Thank you Daily Reporter, for many of us who have relocated your paper is our only link in keeping up with what’s happening in Wellsville. A warm hello to all my Wellsville friends from Fort Mohave, Arizona.
Have enjoyed the improved Reporter web site and hope there are more to come. I visit your paper regularly and enjoy to read the local news. Hope this will also provide some contact with old friends !!
Glad to see about the new guestbook! Hi Uncle Pat Carson–My wife Kay and I permanently reside in Ocala, Florida Wellsville Daily Reporter—this is great!
To Barney McGrath – My dad, Ambrose Dewey, was the coach at Angelica Central School from 1947 to the 70’s.
Glad to see the guest book up and running. Like the new format. I see not all of the talent left Wellsville. Here you guys got quite the cold spell going on? Sorry to hear, just got back from a beautiful weekend at the ranch in 70 + degree paradise. Miss y’all don’t miss the weather though. “Your friendly neighborhood Spiderman”
Let the games begin…Denny Crane
S Dewey
I remember your dad,Friendship and Angelica used to be big a big rivalry along with Belmont and a few other towns around their.
So glad to see the quest book back….
I like reading the comments..
I lived in Wellsville until I was 18. The changes make me sad, but life changes……..
Keep up the good work, Like the new web site also…..
Thank you so much !!!!!!!
Janet
Love to read the updates on the web. Would be nice if the classifieds got updated more efficently though its hard for someone to keep up with the options out there if everything but that is updated.
This is a great addition – but PLEASE update the classifieds more frequently. Thanks.
Ed Juengling from Pleasant Street in Wellsville?
My grandfather raised his family in Wellsville. His name was Charles Clemons. He lived up on Clark street. My mother, Doris Maxine Clemons, and her brother, Donald and all my other aunts, were his children. I met Gaby Hayes,when I was a child at my grandfather’s house. Of course,I was too young then to know,who he really was. I even went to the Brooklyn school for a short time. I went swimming down by the Sinclair refinery.If we only knew then what we knew,later
Yes Terry. I now live in California. You are Terry? send me an e-mail ejuengling@aol.com
I remember the Sinclair refinery and the oil sands we romped around in. Two of the boys I grew up with have died of cancer. Often wondered if there was any link. No matter what the weather we went swimming during final exam week. One of our favorite pastimes was fishing for trout in Coleman Creek. In most places you could step across it.
Good morning. I graduated from Belmont Central School in 92..anyways, we are currently putting together a BCS alumni reunion for this up coming summer and are looking for fellow graduates from classes 1985-1996. Please email me with if you are in contact with anyone that may have graduated in any of these classes. I already have information for alot of the alums – but am missing quite a bit as well. Any information would be helpful! Thanks!
oops, put my email address in the wrong spot
zena.horaibi@comcast.net
I have not been in Wellsvile for close to 40 years, but I have friends and family who have regular contact with people from the area. I am not a scientist, but it appears to me that a lot of people from the Wellsville area have had cancers of all types. We used to swim in the river above and below the refinery around Island Park and wonder what this has done for all of us. I did not realize until recently that Wellsville had a lot of tanneries earlier in the century, and who know what they had dumped into the ground. Maybe nothing, maybe not.
Is there some place you can announce marriages & births? It would be great. Loving the guestbook.. Vicki
From my understanding,wasn’t the refinery and the land around the refinery,part of a superfund,clean-up? I don’t know if it has actually been done,yet. I remember that this came out,not long after the Love Canal debacle.
Also, Paul Vienna & Woody Covell – Belfast; Rog Rigby – Scio and on & on – wonderful memories when Angelica and other small towns were real communities
Just a suggestion – could these comments be posted so the newest ones are at the top of the page? It would save a lot of scrolling down. Thanks for considering it!
Does anybody know what the first step would be to find out if your land would be a good spot for the Wind Turbines that produce energy in that area ??
972-923-1686 x 1464
Nice to see this here now.We miss the small town atmosphere that we grew up in but unfortunately well paying employment isn’t a reality there.The people are what make Wellsvile . See all my friends in July when we come up.Wish everyone well.My only comment would be to update the online paper more often than once or twice a week.class of 85
now a misplaced yankee in Clarksville Tn
Glad to have this opportunity to “connect” with others from the past….
I’m curious if anyone has any information as to how I could get in touch with Brenda (Keller) Newland?
Thanks
I, too, have heard/read of too many deaths cancer. I remember reading a story about the natural occurrence of arsenic in the Genesee River around the area.
Another subject: I agree with posting most current comments at the beginning of the Guestbook section rather than having to scroll down. Just makes more sense.
The Guestbook is nice,…but, I hereby request that the WDR website bring back the comments section under the articles. I found that feature to be very informative,…kinda holds the feet of our elected officials to the fire, if you know what I mean.
Great job with the revised website & guestbook. The Daily Reporter is Daily again! For a while I thought ya’ll changed it to the Weekly Reporter. Thanks…
Went to Wellsville yesterday for 90th birthday of my Uncle Charlie Hull. What a great man he is and inspiration. He is a World War 11 vet and what stories he could probably tell you – from Normandy – Battle of the Bulge to a pow in N. Africa.(I hope I got that right) If anyone sees him, wish him a Happy Birthday.
guest book! woooooooooo!
hmmm, got me to thinking here-I am from Wellsville (born and raised) I had 7 brothers & sisters. I was the middle child and am now the oldest! I am the 1st of us to make it past my 50th b-day. The other 3 died from one form of cancer or another and our mother died last Mom’s day weekend from tyroid cancer…there are only 4 of us kids left now.
Something to ponder I guess…
sorry-that’s thyroid cancer. Also, since we grew up with a swimming pool a good bit of the time…I didn’[t and still don’t swim in “dirty” water but my siblings used to.
hmmm…
AYONE REMEBER THE “LOG POND”
HELLO TO THE SCRODIES
of course i remember it…i was a stoner hang out in the late seventies….i dont think it was that big, but it was weird and oddly located very close to the high school..what is it that you remember? to me it was a place to hang out with the people you werent supposed to be with…and was by todays standards a death trap…is it true someone died there?
To: Paul Flurschutz, Are you the owner of Rockwells and the father of John and Kay?
To: 1973 Graduate–Edward, my brother, owned
Rockwells and fathered John and Kay. They all
live in Wellsville. I live about 100 miles from
there and get home for a hot dog 2 or 3 times
a year.
To S Dewey
My e-Mail is irishbarney@msn.com drop me a line sometime,maybe we can discuse old times.
Hey,people. Keep it rolling! One thing that keeps a community tight and in touch with each other, is to communicate! Share ideas,vent,inspire others, get in touch and rekindle old friendships.
Bummer, what happened to the State section? I really enjoy checking that out too.
Yo, Sputter. Look at the top of the news page. There are a bunch of “tabs”,….one of them is “state news”
thanks dude…wasn’t there yesterday when I looked for it and they’ve moved it-was between the sports and entertainment.
how’s about a link back to the “Reporter”?
Would be nice of ya.
Any update on whether Walmart is coming to Wlsv, since it seems like last Fall, that is all the Reporter was covering, now I am not reading anything about it. I hope Walmart opens a store soon in Wlsv
Just saying Hi to everyone, Jerry Smith if you read this just wondering how you are doing, I am now in lockport and enjoying life alot. To Steve amd Michelle Pettianti, miss yous guys and would love to hear from yous guys. But glad this is up and running, also hi to John Anderson, hope all is well with you and yours.
Love reading the guest book and all who contribute to it.
Swimming in the Genesee at the Refinery was just something we did. Always made it a point to swim there sometime during finals. A keg of beer, a box of Charlie’s Chips and a box of Tobin First Prize Hots and meet at Elm Valley for and evening of food swimming and of course girls. Just the thought of it makes me smile.
I must submit a couple of complaints I have about the WDR both on-line and off:
I HATE the new type of the newspaper. Almost impossible to read. So small, and lighter print, I think.
Please go back to old larger type, so I can see it!
This on-line comment page would be alot easier if the newest comments are the first on the top of the page, with the oldest ones last.
thanks
I see that Galen and Betsy read on line I was wondering if you would like to get the old Galen’s Group back together for a surprise Anniversary party ???
JanetCoc@baylorhealth.edu
To Hannah: Here’s a quick fix for your problem, go down to your local Walgreens & for only 15.00 you can buy a pair of reading glasses. You’ll be amazed how large the print will be! Also click on ‘Text Size’ on your computer settings, click ‘Larger’ & a whole new world will open up! I do agree with you on installing the newest comments at the top, but after marketing my own business for 30 years, this would be a negative for WDR. This way you have to scroll down & read the older ones first. I am surprised they have not figured out that each side of this is blank & prime for advertising! Hey WDR, I’ll just take 25% for that idea!!
People on here are funny to me… DCB, maybe you should be the one to go to Walgreens and get yourself some eyeglasses…. what hannah did say is that she did not like the font type in the NEWSPAPER. People are so critical – that is her opinion, and I believe thats what makes this country a great place to live…because we are all entitled to one. I do enjoy reading these comments and I used to enjoy reading the comments under the articles….but people in allegany county seem to be so CLOSED minded and ignorant with some of the things that come out of their mouths! On another note – thanks WDR for the new Guestbook and most importantly for the current updates on the site. Thanks
I see the Modern Diner sold, will it stay open? I sure hope it will, I can’t wait to get back the summer of 2009 (after I retire) and have a big plate of fries. See ya soon.
I’m so glad that the guest book is back! -
I can’t believe that they sold the Modern Diner!
I heard that they sold the Coffee Mill in RT417.
That sure was nice & they had very nice food
there! It’s so very sad.
I truly believe that the people of Wellsville
think by bringing in (Wally World) AKA -
Walmart it’s going to help.
May-be they are right in one aspect. But
all in all I still miss the “Old Wellsville”.
It always be remembered! To this very day I
still hold many fond memories of the way
Wellsville once was! It was truly nice.
I can even remember Angelica growing up there
during the summers. I used to play with
the Flemming Twins there. I had alots of fun!
Happy 90th Birthday to Charlie Hull -
Charlie & Faith lived on Hillcrest Dr.
Not far from where my parents lived!
Diana Garvey–Did you have a sister named Cindy who graduated in 1977?? If so, whatever happened to her–where did you guys all end up??
Gail, Uncle Charlie still lives on Hillcrest Drive. We are supposed to see Zalie this weekend.
Just a quick note to say that I’ve worked at the WDR a couple times over the past 16 yrs and nearly everybody I worked with there was great. They are a wonderful bunch of people.
I remember the good ol’ days growing up in Wellsville, I now live in Las Vegas and have lost touch with almost all of the old gang from Brooklyn school area- Remember swimming in the old round outside swimming pool??
Great webpage! Attended the latest Allegany County picnic in Davenport Florida–saw lots of familiar faces and had a great time!
TO: Elaina, what year did you graduate. I’ve been to Vegas Several times (I never saw you). But I did go to Brooklyn School and took swimming clases at the pool you are speaking of.
I graduated in 1974, but I knew a lot of the class of 1973- Maybe I know you????
To Bucky: Allegany County picnic in Florida!? I know family & friends from Allegany Co. that reside now in Florida. Please provide some details on this picnic..I’m sure they’d like to attend next year.
Bucky, Would be very interested in learning more about the “Allegany Co.” Picnic. I live in Land O’ Lakes, Florida just north of Tampa. I’m a 1977 graduate of Wellsville High–Thanks!
I’m sure you do, I did drink a few beers at the Past time (Margarets) with Roger Ford, the Walkleys and Chris.
Happy St. Patricks day to wellsville
Thank you and Happy St. Pat’s Day to you too and everybody from my hometown!
The Allegany County Picnic is held the First Friday in March each year. The past few years it was at Polo Park East in Davenport FL. This park is on Rte 27 in Polk County.
Registration is at 11:00 am and lunch at 12 noon
with a Business meeting to follow. There is a lot of time to visit. You are requested to bring a dish to pass, table service and your beverage.
to 1973 Graduate- I hear the pastime is no longer there- I am curious who you are –I knew Roger and the Walchli and not sure which Chris- I knew both female and male- I had a sister who graduated in 1973 also
Just wanted to say we recently lost a good friend & neighbor . Reda Tidd,we grew up on Rochambeau Ave. in Andover. We were the luckiest kids. We had the Williams sisters, Mrs. Baker (Rosie Burgers mom),Reda, Mabel Burgess, Moosie Smith, Edna Baker, Lillian Glover..all are gone from the Ave. .. It was so nice to have so many ladies who loved us all.. Plus they all made great cookies. I am blessed Bertie Brownson(aunt) lives in Az.. with me.. just thinking of back home.. If anyone knew these fine women take a minute & rember how great small town life is.. I miss everyone back home.. Vicki
Dolores, thank you for the info on the Florida “Allegany Co” picnic. Wonder how far away Davenport is from Homosassa. Are you from Angelica?
Dolores, thank you for the info on the Florida “Allegany Co” picnic. Wonder how far away Davenport is from Homosassa. Are you from Angelica?
More on Allegany County Picnic. Next year it will be on Friday March 6th at the same place. To get on the mailing list contact: Marge Easton, 5200 28th St. N, Lot 561, St. Petersburg, FL 33714. There are several people from Angelica attending.
Homosassa is about 100 miles from Davenport.
My husband is from Bolivar and Angelica NY. Are you related to Dan and Lilly Lyons of Angelica.
M. Lyon from Homosassa to the Allegany Co. picnic in Davenport is about 86 miles. 98 to 50 in Claremont and then south on U.S. 27 for 17 miles to Polo Park East. Hope to see you next March.
Dolores Whitney & Bill Jones: Thank you for the Allegany Co picnic info! Both your names are familiar to me. I am a sister/sister-in-law of Dan & Lil Lyon of Angelica. I live in Texas but have a sister in Florida.
I am not for or against Wal-Mart…(we have 2 here in our town) but after seeing this I thought those that are against them, most definately, have good reason to be…and would like to share…
http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/03/25/walmart.insurance.battle/index.html
Wow-this very story was on Anderson Cooper on CNN tonight. What timing-if I do say so myself!
M. Lyon, where do you live in Texas, we are outside Houston.
JS, I live in Mesquite, TX (suburb of Dallas). Do we know each other?
M. Lyon, I do not know you but was just curious, it seems like most Wlsv folks move to the Carolinas or Florida and hardly any are in Texas.
At one time, early 80’s it seemed like half of Wellsville was in southern Louisianna or Houston Texas. I guess thats changed. I’ve migrated thoughout the south east and now in southern California for the last 18 years. Any others in SoCal?
I live in Indiana,My mothers family are from the Wellsville area.My grandparents, Arthur Hodgkins and Katherine (Henneman). I am looking for any information on any Hodgkins or Henneman family members.
We live just outside of Houston. If there is a gathering of Allegany Co. folks down here let me know.
We used to have a family by the name of Hodgkins in Scio, a couple of miles from Wellsville. I do not remember thr name right now but will ask my sister. Maybe she can think of their name.
I live in San Marcos, Texas and would also be interested in any Texas gathering.
I had heard this a while back but Billy Packer who covers the NCAA tournament for CBS was born in Wlsv
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Packer
I am assuming he didn’t grow up there but has anyone heard anything about his relatives there or anything else
In response to all the folks who live in Texas I would love to either start an anual Allegany Co. picnic slash gathering in our area if we don’t already have that in the works.
I would appricate some advise from Florida residents on how they get it organized there.
JanetCoc@baylorhealth.edu
Billy Packer who covers the NCAA is actually born in Whitesville,NY not far from Wellsville.
Bob Murphy, Did you live on South Main a few houses down from Washington Street?
363 s main st
I was wondering are their others like me who are from Wlsv who are based on Obama’s view of us supposed to be:
bitter people who “cling to guns or religion”
I thought I was a happy camper being from Wlsv but now Obama tells me that I am bitter and unhappy.
Bob Murphy–I often wondered what happened to you! Remenber all those eight tracks you sold me one summer—long time ago!! I think you even gave me a couple of driving lessons cause it made my mom too nervous—we livbed right behind you on Washington St.—
There was a Hodgkins in the 1975 class from Belmont, N. y. also. I think the family still lives there..If I remeber the son worked at the hardware store & the mother for the county.. It’s been a long time but someone must know..
to: JS What’s the name of the town you live in outside of Houston. I live in League City
DPM,
we live in Sugar Land, never have met anyone from Wlsv in 20 years
JS,
I live off of 59 s @ Crabb River Rd.
To: Elaina, what was your sisters name that graduated in 1973? I hope I wasn’t engaged to her way back then.
We live in Bryan-College Station. Have been in Texas since 1981. Wellsville class of 58 and Whitesville class of 1961. Contact at rulobledsoe@verizonmail.com.
Dan my contact murphy0004@ca.rr.com
I have Wellsville friends in Texas City and Houston, I also have a friend that brings me Texas Hot sauce, Salt risen bread, and Genesee Beer. Once a year. Been here since May 1982. Still have family in Wellsville.
nmurphy002@comcast.net
DW, you must live in Greatwood
I live in Mesquite (Dallas) Texas. Oooo, Texas Hot Sauce! The “real” stuff or that pkg of powdered stuff you can buy back home (cheap imitation)? And salt rising bread, yummy. I’ll pass on the Genesee beer tho.
I order the bread from Angelica Bakery but where can I get some REAL WLSV Texas Hot Sauce?
To: M Lyon Everything is the real deal. The sauce comes down in pint jars straight from source, The only reason I get Genesee it’s not what you see in most people coolers in Texas. Lot of questions are asked. It sets nexts to my Lone Star Beer. I also have some Iron City only about two quarts left.
Texas Hot sauce you can get it at the Texas Hot resturant in WLSV. My daughter brings me some @ every visit and also cuba cheese curds. But no longer can she bring me the Genesee Cream Ale-they no longer make it. I will so miss that flavor. I’d love to have some Salt Rising bread right about now tho. Yum…forgot what it tastes like but know I loved it way back when…
The Genesee Cream Ale I just got it March 30 it came in a 30 pack. I will call Bill and Debbie and ask where they bought it.
They still make Genesee Cream Ale – I know it’s available in Rochester
Wonder if the Texas Hot would ship their sauce out of state? I really do miss that dog. I do get cheese shipped to me from Cuba and also salt rising bread is shipped. You can order that from Angelica Bakery by email address of saltrising@aol.com. Yes, Genesee beer is a novelty in Texas but that’s about as far as it goes. Still tastes terrible. But to each their own, eh!?
hey this was a great idea to have a guestbook for ppl to write there opins about the storys u ppl put on the website!!!
Congrats to the Wlsv American Legion for sponsoring the Vietnam Moving Wall this weekend. Thanks to all the other vets for their service over the years. Good Luck to the servicepeople in Irag. Russell Bledsoe, TSGT Retired USAF.
DPM,
you can get Genesee Cream Ale at Specs here in the Houston area, its usually available and I have bought it at the Sugar Land location several times.
JS. Thanks
Moving Wall:
http://www.wgrz.com/video/vplayer.aspx?aid=44340&sid=57832&bw=hi&cat=2
My grandson just moved to Idaho Falls Idaho for a summer job at the nuke facility there does any body know if any local’s from Wellsville or Allegany county live there. Pisky the barber
to Vicki Westbrook Winters i knew Reda Tidd she was my cousin . her mother was my great aunt .
To Vicki Westbrook, I am from Andover. My father-in-law lived next to Reda Tidd and across from Edna Baker for years. They were both great women and like a lot of small town people, they will never be forgotten.
Is your father-in-law’s last name Brown? I grew up at 46 Rochambeau Ave.. We are planning on retiring in that area when the time comes. I love it there. The people are unbelievable. I miss the small town closeness.. I go back as much as I possibly can..
Vicki Westbrook- Reda Tidd was my grama and I grew up at 44 rochambeau. I remeber most of the ladies that you talked about from when i was a child
http://go.footnote.com/ It is a virtual Vietnam wall on line where people can visit it and ’see’ the names of loved ones and leave notes & pictures there as well as see who else had been there before them. In case anyone was interested.
God Bless all who served.
Peace
To JS,DPM, M. Lyon and others…Just started reading the guestbook again. We live in Cypress (just a little NW of Houston) and are Wlsv natives. We’ve been here almost 4yrs and love it. Miss all the local goodies-Texas Hots, Salt Rising and GOOD Pizza! Glad to hear there are some hometown people around. Hi to y’all! BC
Yes, I married one of the Brown boys from Rochambeau. It is a very nice area.
Barbara Ceglia – did you graduate in 1978?
Is this a typical process for other communities across the country where it takes 3 to 5 years of meetings and planning before a walmart can be built or is this a uniquely Wlsv thing? Since when I drive across the country, I see Walmarts almost in every small to medium sized town. My thoughts are – did these all take 3 to 5 years of bureaucrats and city planners and the community arguing over issues before they were allowed them to come into their communities. Would like your thoughts, thanks.
I am working with Zena from Belmont (previous post) to set up free networking for the old Belmont Central (BCS Bears) alumni. If you would like to get in touch with our alumni group or find out how to set up your own for another school you can email me here:
steve@dailyframe.com
Diane,
Yes, I did. Are you Diane Insley?
What percentage of Wellsville High Students graduate? I graduated almost 30 years ago and I remember almost everyone graduating. Is this still the case since I live in an area of the country that seems to have horrible graduation rates for its high schools in some of its urban areas and I tell people about WHS and its high graduation rates and people usually do not believe this, so if someone can verify this for me, thanks
Yes, I live in San Marcos, TX and I have lived in Austin or San Marcos for over 20 years. Email me at insley_diane@hotmail.com
Barbara Ceglia – did you have a brother Brandon who graduated from WHS in ‘84
Been years since I lived in the hometown. Miss Wlsv very much and try to visit when I can. I can’t believe how much it’s changed even within the last 10 years. Growing up we had Cannon’s, Rockwell’s, Davies, Lin-Ray, Newberry’s, and Bartholomew’s, Super Duper, Innertube Regatta and the Carnival every summer etc… I was so fortunate to be born and raised in a town like Wlsv. Nostalgia can be a rocky road
)
JS- You may be thinking of Brendan, graduated in ‘83. Not my brother but he is my husband!
all comments should be made here so we all know who is making it. to all don’t be shy say what you think but put your name out there.
Just a question – what are the dates of the Balloon Rally this year?
Congratulations on your updated site. It’s nice to see even a small town can run with the big dogs.
Mildred Chelius of Little Gensee has passed away but I didn’t see an obituary. Ma Chelius was a great person. You will be missed. Prayers for the family.. Vicki
i am looking for a girl from scio named marlee hubbard. i have always wondered were she is . i would like to talk to her again
Ok here I am but have to know who’s “looking” hahaaa marleehubbard99@earthlink.net Write me!
For Looking,
try going to http://www.zabasearch.com or
http://www.usa-people-search.com/
to find your friend
Rumor has it that the Dill Pickle has closed, please tell me its not so. If so were do we get our fish fry now when in Wellsville????
The Dill Pickle is now called Castaways – my husband and I went there for dinner last night and it was excellent. The lady who bought it used to own the Modern Diner in Wellsville.
Hello – Glad to see that the guest book is finally back! –
Sandra Dewey – My parents used to eat at the
Dill Pickle alot as they had good food!
I believe that when I lived there with my
parents – the woman that owned the Modern Diner
her name was Dot.
I still miss the “OLD Wellsville” that I fondly
remember!
I am truly fortunate that I had an opportunity
to be able to know the “OLD Wellsville”
I have many fond memories of Wellsville that
I will cherish & hold near & dear to my heart
forever. Thank – you Wellsville for letting me
have this chance.
re:Sam I am not really sure. check out census figures and it should share the education stats for Allegany county I believe. Maybe it breaks down to district (not actually sure about that). I understand your reference to drop-out rates though. It is really disturbing. It does appear that some people do not view education as a valuable asset to have.
i have used this web site several times. it has been very helpful.
Don’t forget the alumni reunion weekend! June 27th and 28th. Should be fun, as always!
I read your newspapper on line almost every day on line.I would like to know what happened to your obituary column?
Barney McGrath from colorado
Is there an online sight to buy things from the balloon rally? I can’t make it this year.. Thanks
Worked and played in Wellsville years ago at Turbodyne. Wondering if Bob and Lynn are still there, and maybe Max from Andover. Things are fine in S.C.
CONGRATS Mindy Lamb and Matt Apple on your wedding day! Many years of happiness to you!
The guest book is a great idea. I enjoy reading all the comments.
We are “on the road” several weeks out of the year and have learned to depend on the Reporter web site for our news updates. You are doing MUCH better at keeping the site current and we “ThankYou!!!” The Austin’s
Barney, it’s listed on the web site as an option.
Hello everyone in Wellsville, i was just cruising the web this morning and saw your newspaper, i am in a country town in Australia called Goulburn and its pretty cold at the moment as its winter (by the way i shouldve mentioned that this town is in southern
Australia the state of NSW!) and my name is Rachel, so hi tou all!!
GREAT GOING JESSICA WILLIAMS FOR BRINGING YOUR TEAM TO VICTORY GILRS 9 AND UNDER.THE BEST IS YET TO COME! GREAT JOB TO THE COACH’S AND PHIL WILLIAMS ALWAYS, KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK,YOU ARE A GREAT DADDY ALSO. WITH MUCH LOVE,SUSIE IN SYRACUSE.
Barney, it’s listed on the web page.
Today I think of the small flag sitting on the grave of my Daddy up on Hillside. Thanks to your courage I am able to live in this great country. Take time to remember the people who fought, died, & are still fighting as we speak to give us freedom. I miss you Daddy but am so thankful. Your Skeeter
Is this urban legend or is there any truth to this information that I heard when I was growing up in the 1970s in Wlsv – I used to hear that the Wlsv airport was big enough for a large commercial airplane since the Dallas Cowboys football team owner of the 1960s and 70s had close relatives in Wlsv and wanted to visit with his personal plane which is why the Wlsv airport was large enough for commercial planes
As I have gotten
Having worked 20 at WLSV Radio news I believe that we would have heard more about the Dalls Cowboys owner as the reason for the expansion of the airport. I think it had more to do with the extablishment of a business park than anything else. Whatever it was a good move for Wellsville and Allegany Co. Hope to see ya’ll at the balloon rally this year. We make our headquarters at the MicroTel. We hope our old friends will stop and look us up. Bill & Jan Jones Sebring, Fl.
To Bill from WLSV, do you remember Roger Baker that used to work at the radio station in the late 60’s or early 70’s ? If you do, do you know where he might be? Thanks for your help.
HELLO WELLSVILLE!!!
Sure do remember Roger but I have no idea what became of him. Maybe when we hit town on Tuesday we can run him down. Take care and ya’ll have a great day. bj
Was Roger Baker married to Susie?
If so, Roger passed away in 1977.
TO: Bill, thanks for your help, if you find him please let me know. I don’t retire until next May, so I can’t look you up till next year. But, thanks for your help, I haven’t heard from Roger for over 25 years. WLSV was,and I am sure, still the best radio station. Do you remember the Sock Hops in the Super Duper parking lot?
John, I don’t remember the first name of his wife. The last time I saw Roger was probably in 1975 just before I went to South East Asia. I believe he was living around Ithaca or Cortland, somewhere in that area. But thank you for your help. Would you know if he would be in a local cemetary?
Anyone remember “Teen Time” on WLSV on Saturdays? Area Schools had students play our favorite music and dedications…I remember both Roger Baker and Bill Jones! Hello to all!
To: ‘73 Graduate. Sure do remember the sock hops at the Super Duper….What a time!!
My friend & I were “guest” DJs at WLSV radio station during our senior high school year. I guess I’ll never forget that one. Can’t remember the fellows names at the station but they were very nice & kept cracking jokes to mess with us while we were on the air. I remember one song popular at that time…Jerimiah Was A Bullfrog. Man, I hated that song & still do.
Looking for someone? Check out:
http://www.zabasearch.com
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ny/county/allegany/Obituaries/obitfolders/obits5-12-03.htm
To 1973 graduate, here is where I read about Roger Baker passing away in 1977 and his wife in 2003
WOW, I didn’t know how important WLSV was to us all back then. They did alot to form the great people we all are today. I hope Bill Jones and Roger know how much of a role model they were for us all. Hope you all have a great time at the balloon rally this week end. See you next year at this time.
Hi, I doubt any of you know me from what I have read. You may know my parents Lewis Swarthout and Marilyn (Curry).
1973 graduate we appreciate you kind words. I do believe that Roger Baker may have passed on some time ago. We are looking forward to seeing you in the future. We stay at the MicroTel in Wellsville during balloon rally week each year. Bill Jones
Bill, I retire next May and plan on visiting WLSV again, just let me know when the balloon rally is next year and we will all stay and party at the Micro Tel. Thank again for your help.
1973 Graduate the 2009 balloon rally will be July 17 – 19th. If you want to stay at the MicroTel you had better book it now or you will not get in. We already have our rooms booked. bj
To 1973 graduate-been out of touch for a while, my sister who graduated in 1973 was only engaged once and that was a long time after she graduated and I also remember the sock hops at the Super Duper and I think we also had something called the Black top hop if I remember correctly
Yes, the Black Top Hops also used to be in the parking lot in front of the VFW – with the WLSV DJ’s providing the music.(this was before the Super Duper parking lot ones)
I remember when I played in “The BARGE”. We played in the parking lot across from the Texas Hot for a summer dance one time. I also remember the community center above the old fire hall that was taken down years ago. Alot of dances were held there on Saturday nights. I moved away in 1977 but still have family in Wellsville.
I have another question, maybe Bill Jones who worked at the radio station knows the answer.
I had heard that the Interstate in the 70s when it was built was supposed to go by Wlsv but the decision makers/influential folks at that time in Wlsv kept it out. In hindsight, that was a very poor economic decision – is this true that Wlsv could have had a major interstate go by it?
If you go to the library or Texas Hot be sure you notice that you only get 20 minutes parking by the municipal building. With parking at a minimum this will for sure help uptown businesses.
Bill, did you play drums? I started my drum playing when an add came out in the WLSV Daily Reporter and was asking for people to join the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corp. Then after that it led to a local band. But we used to practice at the fire hall, and I did go to many dances there. What a great time.
Hi to Bill LaChance. Remember you, your family (and cousins) well. Hope to see you at our 40th reunion coming next year.
I don’t think that local Wellsville board members had much to do with where the expressway went but I do think the County had a lot to say about it. They wanted it to go near the county seat.
I saw the Wlsv Walmart is going to be located at
the “old municipal airport”
Where exactly is this location – I have not been to Wlsv since the early 80s.
Thanks
evansphil30116@aol.com asks if there is any of the old #Bunker Hill# gang left in the area? I am in Greenville, SC now and have been for 23 yrs. Bob Voorhees, Ron Ruby, Jim Leonard,Gary Hite of Dale Johnson are you guys still above ground and kicking? Would like to hear from any of you.
The political cartoon you have on page 4 of today’s issue (September 2, 2008) is in VERY poor taste. No matter your source, you should have evaluated what you were putting in OUR newspaper. Let’s not be part of the media pushing bad and private news!!
To Sputter (comment of April 26, 2008)…Went to The Ginger Man (pub) in Dallas this past Labor Day. They have beer on tap from ’round the world and guess what was there! Genesee Cream Ale!! I couldn’t believe my eyes. Barkeeper said it was a “hot” item.
My good friend Theresa Cannavo will be giving a demonstration at the Cuba Garlic festival. She’ll be there 1:15 on Sunday. Say hello to joe and theresa for me. They love the Valley and have spent quite a few great visits in Hartsville camping with us. She’s a great cook , she’ll have some surprises for you . You can see her on the web if you search Theresa P Cannavo.
Re: M. Lyon-good to hear! Since I’m closer to Dallas than “home” I may hit it up–if Ike doesnt’ hit it 1st! lol Thanks for the info! Have a great day ya’ll back home!
Sputter: Do you live in Texas? If so where? I live in Mesquite (‘burb of Dallas). The Ginger Man is on Boll Street in Dallas. Check it out, it’s great.
All we got from Ike was rain & wind.
i just noticed the guestbook. many questions were asked about roger baker. he is alive and well and i talk to him on the phone at least twice a year. his address is: 5337 n.y route 26, lot #28, whitney point, new york 13862.
i was on WLSV radio with roger and bill jones from 1968 to 1977 when i moved to orlando florida.some other DJ’s were stan swan, lee jay palmer, ted abbott, ray stevens and rod biehler. i now work at disney world.
and hello to you bill jones.
regarding the expressway through welsville.
the state dept. of transportation wanted the expressway to go through bath, hornell and into olean. they wanted to eliminate the steep hills altogether for the semi truck drivers. so they designed the espressway to end up in a straight line from hornell to olean via the angelica belmont area. they had no choice. the steep hills were at the andover greenwood area and the wellsville area by long view motel.
Don, thank you for letting us know about Roger, I thought he was gone to the Big WLSV in the sky. Do you have a phone number you could give out? Thanks again.
rogers phone number…607-692-2245
don
Do they still have paperboys delivering the Wlsv Reporter or is it adults driving around doing the delivery. I remember as a kid, this was one of the few ways for a kid to make $10 to $15 a week, granted, this was over 30 years ago; I notice in the suburb that we live, its adults delivering newspapers at dawn
Don Sky, I will be in Disney 10/6 & 10/7 at Caribbean Beach. Any way I can contact you while there?
There was also a Roger Baker who was married to Susuie from Andover.They lived up on Grove Street. They had daughters Rosie, Lorraine, Jeannie, and maybe another I forget. That Roger, his wife, & daughter Lorraine have all passed. Jeannie now lives in Portville. How do I know this because at one time she was my babysitter & also married my first cousin. I do know they were also a musical family. Hope this clears this up for everyone.. Vicki Westbrook Winters
bill jones,
just read your eamil today. sorry i missed you but i was on vacation that week and believe it or not i went to wellsville and rochester for a tour.
saw the leafs change and went to eat at castaways former dill pickle, the modern diner, ponderosa and of course texas hot.
stayed at microtel. was in wellsville for 3 days.
back to work on sunday oct. 19.
bill, they still have the allegany county get together in march, here in florida?
ray stevens and i would like to come over.
don
Don the Allegany Co. Picnic is still at Polo Park E. in Davenport, Fl the first Friday in March. Lets plan to all be there. Saw Ray in the Airport in Orlando while flying to N.Y. in July. He was on the same plane but never saw him after we arrive in Rochester.
I see that the first post on this site was made by, Dave Witter. Did you ever know a guy from Olean named JIm Wallace?
M. Lyon: Nope, We live in SC. But as I was saying, it’d be easier for me to get to Texas than back home to Wellsville. (Sorry, for any misunderstanding.) And Don Sky-I remember YOU and Roger and Bill, as well. Hello to all of you from SC! That was so good to see and hear all those names again. Thanks. Take good care ya’ll!
Vicki-it was clear with me as I went to the obituary given and when I saw the age of the man that died, I then knew it wasn’t Roger from WLSV radio. So no problem. I’m sure if I could figure that out-others probably did too. (‘:
…WOW WLSV…I remember “and the thermo-meter has this to say…”
I lived there from about 1967-1973. My mom was a Mallery and I still have some relatives there, the Newlands, et al. My oldest-bestest friend, Eileen (Alden) has returned to Wellsville. I remember Katy Regas, Leslie Harkness, Laurie Ghostley, Jeri Fox, and many others whose names I don’t recall right now. I’ve been in Phoenix for 18 years and before that San Diego for 10 years. Man, I’m gettin’ old! Single parent of 3 (ages 18, 12 and 11).
Does anyone know Jackie Dickerson? She is my niece and I haven’t heard anything from her in over 30 years. Her dad (Lloyd) and his family lived in Alma.
bill jones, we will try and make the picnic in march. i will talk to ray stevens. i will see him nov. 16 at a wedding reception. (ray’s son). let you know more later.
sputter, thanks for remembering us on WLSV radio as we were disc jockeys in the late 60’s and early 70’s.(good old music). roger baker, the one on WLSV is 55 years old now and lives in new york state.
did not know there was another roger baker.
bill jones, ray stevens and i live in florida now.
hi to bob and lynn vorhees of wellsville who were our neighbors on weidrick road.
and hi to the molin family on river road. my in laws.
There was a Bernie Bacon & Leejay Palmer also on the radio station in Wellsville in the 70’s, Anyone know whatever happened to them? They were originally from the Buffalo area.
I knew a Roger Baker who lived on Maple Avenue all through the 60’s and early 70’s. He had a sister, Wanda, and their mother was a beautician who had a shop in their house. He’d be 55 years old now for sure. I can still hear Mrs. Baker hollering for those two to come in. It was a hop skip and a jump from his house to the old WLSV station.
What a thrill WLSV’s Super Duper sock hops were. The Doors song Come on Baby Light My Fire always reminds me of that era.
yes, roger baker lived on maple with his sister wanda. they all now live in whitney point, new york. the parents both passed away.
i worked with lee jay palmer and bernie bacon. the bad news was that leejay got let go at WLSV radio. had a tiff with the boss. he moved to massachettes but way back in 1977, and i have no idea of the whereabouts of bernie.
Hi Bev Johnston Halter. I live in Chandler Az, formerly of Olean, N.Y. 30 miles down the road from Wellsville- Been here 3 years.
Excuse me for saying but I haven’t seen much in the WDR about the up coming election less than three days away. I was just hoping everybody in Wellsville was up on the latest and ready to make their decision. I’m in NC and it is crazy down here with voting, campaigning and heated political discourse. We may go blue this year? How about the old hometown?
There was a group of guys called the Lupies I think from Wellsville. They wore special jackets, I never knew what they stood for. Is there still such a high school group? The few guys I knew who wore the jackets just seemed like regular kids.. Again we are talking the 70’s. I ran into Murphy in Houston Texas years ago..
I remember the Lupies, they were just a throwback of the 50’s street gangs. They did’nt care for sports, were average students,It was more of a social gang of peers, not a bad group once you got to know them. They were into cars and such, I remember Dennis Murphy and his orange ‘57 chevy, he was a great guy and a Lupie.
Way to go Andover Boys Varsity Soccer team!!! We beat the undefeated Houghton, and then took Co-Champions for Section V Class D with Belfast after double overtime. We then went into a shootout and won with a score of 4-3. We put up a great fight against Wheatland Chili from Section V Class DD and ended up losing 2-1. Great job guys, hold your heads up high you did a great job. You all should be proud!!
For S’ question about local politics, of course Wellsvillites voted Republican since this area is so vibrant with many cultures, has incredible job growth, low taxes and growing schools and neighborhoods that are pristine
Actually, the Lupis (no ‘e’) were hardly a “throwback to the street gangs of the 50’s”. Not a thing like the ’street gangs’ one saw in the movie West Side Story. The group was started in 1958 by Erkie Kailbourne and my brother Carl. No one ever went to jail, pulled a knife on anyone,or rarely got into a legitimate fight for that matter. Hardly the image of a ’50’s street gang.
Speaking for the group that existed from ‘58 to ‘65, many participated in high school sports (baseball, football, wrestling, and track, in particular)and many went on to serve their country during the Vietnam War. I’d venture a guess and say their S.A.T. scores were well above average while some were National Honor Society members and others went on to graduate with honors from a variety of universities.
Most were successful in a variety of careers and nearly all turned out to be good people who raised families, paid taxes, and the rest.
Actually, just a bunch of teenagers seeking an identity with their peer group who, after all, were really quite innocent in the grand scheme of things.
Chuck Juengling, Louisville, KY
Well Chuck that changed in the 70’s, 1972 State st bridge I was jumped by 2 Lupis, Why because I was wearing a WLSV foot ball jersey. It all ended well I guess because the outcome of the fight I guess earned their respect. I have to thank Steve Mingus for his help. Thats why I stated they were ok once you got to know them. I would also hope to think most ended up successful in life.
Bob Murphy, Cypress Ca.
Thanks- Chuck for the history of the Lupis. And yes many of us went on to serve our country and become model citizens. I myself was in the group from ‘72-74′.I was the last President and it was the last year of the group. And now close to retirement as a Police Officer in Texas. How time flies when your having fun.
Dennis P. Murphy, League City, Texas
murphy14895@yahoo.com
Correction on e-mail address
murphy77573@yahoo.com
Dennis P.Murphy
Don Sky, my wife ran into the WLSV Easter Bunny down here in the Sebring area. Didn’t know she lived this close. The little bunny sure did grow into a big rabbit. Take care.
Thanks for the info Don Sky. And thanks for all the music you all played for us whiney lil teenyboppers back then too. lol We used to call you ALL THE TIME! Great memories! Thank you so much.
Thanks for the guestbook. Nice touch. Growing up in Alma, graduating from wlsv and having family there, makes this even more special for me. Now living in MS, just across border from Memphis, TN, but enjoy all I can read of wlsv. I miss it.
bill,
yes the easter bunny lives in Lorida, fl. about 10 miles from sebring. we will have christmas together next month. it’s a small world.
will have thanksgiving dinner with ray stevens and family tomorrow. will mention you and this guestbook site to ray. i will try and let him start writing in here also.
sputter, thanks for the kind words about WLSV radio. the music of the 60’s and 70’s were great compared to now. i have my own cd’s and tapes of that era and listen to them all the time. don’t listen to present day music, especially rap UGH!!!!
even when i was in wellsville for a visit two months ago, the FM radio in wellsivlle played nothing but oldies. that was great.
Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving WDR people!
Bill Jones….. ahh yes…just the name brings back the good old days… but I do take offense to now being the BIG RABBIT ! I am STILL just as sweet as that little Easter Bunny that I used to be… and yes, Carl (my husband) & I retired a couple of years ago and now live in Lorida, FLA…..a very small world indeed! and Ole Don Sky — he is still such a good Bro-in-Law…and keeps us all supplied with oldies!
It’s very interesting to read all of the notes here — it’s amazing how we all eventually go back to where we grew up–and you have to love that we can ‘visit’ from Florida.
Hello to all of you that are from the Class of ‘73 !
Dennis, did you have a relative that graduated in ‘73 ? I still plan on retiring this summer and I’ll buy you some fries at the Modern Diner. I have a son that will be stationed in San Antonio coming this April. He’s got 14 yrs. in the service and coming back to the states. Hope to shake your hand.
To: Class 73 Grad.
Yes a brother-in-law T.Miller. When your son gets to Texas I try my hardest to meet him. And fries at the diner sound great.
Murph,
Are you the one who gave me the Spider name?
TO: Bill Jones, You were right, I just tried to get in to the Microtel for the Balloon Rally in July. Well, to late for me, I tried 3 sites to try an get a room. But no way, so I guess I’ll have to stay with a relative (maybe we’ll sleep in the car) Let me know when the WLSV 790 party is and we’ll be there.
1973 Graduate I may be able to help you with a room at the Microtel. We always book rooms enought in advance for the family. Unfortunately one or more may not make it this summer. Drop me an e mail at jbjones1903@yahoo.com and we will make contact with you.
Bill, I grabbed a room in another motel in a near by town. Do you plan on a get together for that weekend? Any chance we could get Roger Baker to show up? Thanks so much for getting back to me and offering a room. Do you remember the Cavaliers Jacket Club? I haven’t been back to WLSV since the 80’s, I can’t wait to see what it looks like. Retirement just 4mo. 17 days to go. See you this summer.
Happy Holidays to all back home. I miss everyone but most of all miss sitting inside by a warm fire drinking hot cocoa. I’ll just settle for sitting on the back porch looking at catus & sipping a pop. Keep warm & know I miss everyone.. May good health be to everyone.. Vicki
(‘: Merry Christmas all ya’ll!
I haven’t been back to WLSV in 20+ years. My father decided to leave for CA when I was 18. I sure do miss my hometown. I hope to someday return to visit or retire there. My mother was Susan Proctor and my father was Charles (Chuck) Spence.I have 3 half brothers who are Roger,Arnold & the late Robert Proctor and 1 half sister Susan; on my mothers side; my father side 2 daughters Gloria and Lillian Spence. I have no idea where most of them are now. I was related to Basil Shutt (Uncle) who lived by the airport. Alot of family from there, Jones, Spence, Proctor,and Elliott. I hope to locate some of my family I lost contact with someday.
I have 1 younger sister Darlene who lives in Madera CA and 1 younger brother Kip in Florida.
I have 1 true friend there in WLSV and we keep in touch over 30 years of friendship and to him I say hello to Leo Elais.
If any one wants to contact me email me and I will reply. Also looking for other old friends from the Friendship area too.
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL IN WELLSVILLE and A HAPPY NEW YEARS
Many Jones. Contact me. Maybe I can help.
Merry Christmas and Happy holidays to our friends in Wellsville. We miss you all. Darlene
Does anyone remember Lewis and Marilyn Swarthout of Allentown / Wellsville? He was volunteer fire chief of allentown, later in wellsville fire dept, on alleghany county fire board. Dad worked at arnoys and dye and previously managed dean phips. MOm was housewife, active on fire dept auxillary and their water fighting team. They will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversarry on feb 14, 2009. My sister and I are planning a surprise party for them on that date near tampa fl, anyone who would like to come please contact me at ofearthandfiredesigns@gmail.com. We are also asking for a card shower for them and are looking for old pictures of them, especially am looking for photos when they both were on water fighting team for allentown…you can email me for the mailing address for cards as well. Please anyone who knows them pass this info on. Thank you.
Diane Swarthout Howells
Cindy Swarthout McCraine
Does anyone know the dates of the Alumni Weekend for 2009?
Hey, somebody out must know if Bob Vorhees and Lynn are still in the neighborhood, if they aretell them to contact me at phil30116@yahoo.com.
To my Dad-I’m sorry things weren’t different. R.I.P.
bob and lynn vorhees were my neighbors in wellsville in the late 70’s. still live at weidrick road. phone number 716-593-2080.
Hi, just wondering if Don Hand, or Dusty Perkins (both from Belmont) reads this column, if you do drop me a line, Harlan Smith… harlanismith@yahoo.com
50th anniversarry cards for lewis and marilyn swarthout can be mailed to 37840 daughtery road #27 Zephyrhills, fl 33540 theanniversarry is feb 14th. I have a post a few placesup about them. I am there daughter Diane (Swarthout) Howells, graduated from scio ‘78. ou can contact me at ofearthandfiredesigns@gmail.com thanks
Chuck Proctor: I know Basils son very well.. They live across the street from my parents and have for many years.. Im sure that if Dennis could help you in anyway he would!!!! If you would like I may be able to help you out.. Let me know… huntersmome@yahoo.com.. By the way, im a married Elliott!! Not that its probably any relation, but you never know!
Nothing seems to be easier than seeing someone whom you can help but not helping.
I suggest we start giving it a try. Give love to the ones that need it.
God will appreciate it.
I am attempting to make contact with Michael Jones who attended Scio School. If anyone can help me please contact me at Jbjones@embarqmail.com Thanks.
Teddy you have been gone 2 years. It doesn’t seem possible. I miss you.. Skeeter
I think it took a shorter time to plan and build Hoover Dam than the Wlsv Walmart which is still in the planning stages. Who knows how long the Wlsv Walmart will take.
Hi, I would like to wish my Little brother “Bernie Porter” from Andover a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY on Feb 16th. He may be gettin’ older but he is still younger than his Sis! I love and miss you brother. thinking of you today and every day! If you see Bernie, remind him of his birthday and wish him a good one! With Love from YER hillbilly sister,Paula from Cumberland, Kentucky…
Bill, I got a hold of Roger Baker and he also plans to be at the Balloon Rally. Is it possible for you to plan a small reunion for all of us at the Microtel? Thanks, See you soon, (Will Barbie be attending?)
To Jean Bissell Klumpp, Alumni Weekend is the last weekend in June(26&27).For more info email alumni@wlsv.org or go to the wellsville Schools web page. Also, you could email Darla: gdhavens@peoplepc.com
In answer to Jean Bissell Klumpp’s inquirey about Alumni Weekend, it is ths last weekend in June (26&27). For more info contact:alumni@wlsv.org, the Wellsville School’s website or email Darla: gdhavens@peoplepc.com
Is anyone still out there????????????
I am out here but the activity rate on this site seems really nonexistent. I think Wlsv natives use other sites like facebook keep in touch is my guess.
To 1973 Graduate:
I’ve been wondering the same thing…..where have all the posting comments people gone!
Must be no one is p’d off at anyone.
Horny, that you?
May the Easter Bunny spread health, wealth, and happiness to all you believers.. Also to the non-believers. Have a great holiday ..
Mr. Don, yes it has been me all this time. But that’s between you and me. See you in July at the Balloon Rally. Let’s all get together this year and eat at the Modern Diner and the Texas Hot. To: M Lyon, glad I got things going again, Are you going to the Balloon Rally? Vicki if you remember the WLSV Radio Station Easter Bunny then the Happiness to all will be true and faithful!! And John, if I knew what a facebook was I might use it but this is the best I can do, are you going to the Balloon Rally? Thanks everyone for getting this going again.
Hey I believe. In this day & age you gotta believe in warm fuzzies.. Dust bunnies are way bad..
73 Grad: Yea, glad you got the ball rolling again. Don’t think I’ll be able to make the WLSV Balloon Rally. No plans to come back home this summer. Altho, I’d LOVE to!!
Are other people having trouble getting their Wellsville Daily Reporter delivered every day? How about on time? Do you get the feeling that when you complain nobody really seems to care?
who is the 1973 graduate?
facebook is a sight that you start making friends and write each other letters. however, everyone can see what you wrote unless you write to them in a private area. once you accept a friend, that friend may bring in others friends and before you know it, you may have many friends to talk to. it’s like a pyramid.
when you see roger baker..ask him what his new email address is. last time i tried to send him a letter, it came back invalid.
cheers
Don, I’ll try to get that info. from Roger, I’ve had a few calls from him. I haven’t heard from him for 35 years till now. But we are going to meet at the Balloon Rally this year. To: M Lyon, I understand, if I wasn’t retiring next week, I wouldn’t be able to go this year. The last balloon rally in WLSV (and innertube regatta) I was at was in 1973. Hope Wellsville is still the same. What year did you leave? Vicki, will you be at the rally this year? Anyone else going?
Going down memory lane.. does anyone remeber the William’s girls store in Andover with Flossie, Ruth, & Ken.. we had Sacketts with Margret, George, & Ed, also Var’s pharmacy with Wendell & Cathy.. The old hotel with the Osgoods..I’m feeling nostalgic.. Or old one of the two..
Don plans are now final and we will be at the BR in July. God willing and the creek don’t rise. See Ya’ll then. bj
Well, it’s finally happened. I retired, what a great feeling. I left WLSV in 1973, joined the military, served in southeast asia, served my country for 6 years, worked for the Fed. Gov. till now. I’ve been back to wlsv once since then. Can’t wait to get back during the balloon rally. Hope to see alot of friends in July. Is there any place that I should not miss during this time? (Parties, Keggers, North Hill, etc.)?????????????????????????
Happy Retirement, 1973 Graduate! Enjoy!!
M. Lyon, are you still in the Dallas area? My son just got back from Germany and is now in San Antonio. He’s been in the USAF now for 15yrs. Since you can’t make it back to WLSV for the Rally then when I come down to see him soon I will look you up. It won’t be the same as the Texas Hot, but I here they have some great ribs down there. (Retirement going GREAT) I’ll let you know what I think of WLSV after this many years, when was the last time you were home?
Does anyone remember the Wellsville Bowl — football game between Wellsville Ohio and Wellsville New York? My dad John Albaneso originated the game back in 1973. The first game was held in New York. Would love to hear your comments.
Hi Kathy I am the other end of the originater of the Wellsville Bowl we had some great times here and in Wellsville Ohio. I remember you as a little girl I was at your house the first year we came to Ohio, the Ohio people were great and so was your Dad. I bet you miss him he was a great guy. It’s to bad they didn’t keep the game going. I really missed going to Wellsville Ohio. Thanks for asking Bob Piscitelli
I used to get my haircut from a Piscitelli when I was a kid…….
I am so excited that you responded to my message! It is so sad that the Wellsville Bowl ended. There are so many people that took part and have so many great memories! I do miss my dad so much. It has been 17 years already that he has been gone. Hard to believe. My dad and his restaurant are being “memorialized” on a mural that they our family and friends funded. The murals are actually being painted on the flood wall (if you remember that..it’s on the way in to town). I will have to send you pics of it when it is done. Also next year he is being honored as a legend in Wellsville, as part of the Riverside Reunion which was started about 5 years ago. The Wellsville Bowl was one of a kind….it’s too bad it couldn’t go on. This year would have been 35 years! I am giving away my age. Would love to talk to you more. Do you still have your shop in Wlsv? Take care. Kathy
Yes, I remember the Wlsv Bowl. I remember going to a game to watch my neighbor play in it.
To: 1973 Graduate…….Yes, still in Dallas area. Bring some Texas Hot Sauce with you!
Ribs, sausage, brisket…….Texas BBQ stuff. You’ll find plenty of those places here.
Was hoping to get home to see the Autumn leaves but doesn’t look good at this point. Been about 5 years since I’ve seen Allegany County.
Here we go again The subject has come up in regards to reducing the county government Now who do you suppose will make that decision? You morons of Wellsville and surronding areas need to get education or get to hell out of that area! When are you people going to grow up! You let your government do what they like while all the time breaking the law. YOU DO HAVE THE RIGHT TO THROW ANYONE OF THEM OUT IF YOU WISH TO. It’s your constitutional right See, this is why I left the area, All you morons want to do is complain!There are two things you can be sure of if you live in Wellsville,People will complain, and people will gossip about you, no matter if they no what there talking about or not! SHAME ON ALL YOU MORONS!!!
ONE MORE COMMENT, IF YOU DO NOT POST MY LAST, YOU ARE GUILTY OF OPRESSION ALSO, YOU MORONS!
I know of only one moron and that is whoever wrote the above.
Bill, I think this guy just escaped from Gowanda. Any plans for a get together during the Balloon Rally? We are flying back to NY in 2 wks.
Hello Bob Pisciteli, I (Phil Evans) never had a better brush cut from any barber than the ones you gave to me many years ago in that other lifetime of youth and wonderful illusions. I live down in Greenville, SC now and have missed all of my really old friends for years now and you were truly one of them. You first began cutting my hair in Hornell and then later in Wellsville when I worked at Worthington until ‘73 October. I then moved to the Pittsburg area and then came south in ‘83. I am coming back for my ‘53rd HS class re-union picnic the 3rd week of July and hopefully will be able to see you and some other old friends when I stop over.
Hey Bob Piscitelli—I saw that “your” horse went off as the favorite and ran 2nd in his 1st race at Monmouth Park. Not bad. I’ll be looking for him to run at Churchill Downs next year. Maybe not the Derby, but there are lots of other big money races run that day–and the day before as well.
hi guys I am still cutting, only in my garage on Herman Ave hope to see you Phil its been a long time. Bob the Barber
Hi Chuck this horse just might be in the derby he looks like a good one, I know Bill is high on him 70 more yds he would have won. Tell O he lost his bet. Bob
I see someone left a message on here Feb 5th 2008 looking for me and don’t know who left the message but…Here I am!! I am in Las Vegas Nevada and here is my email marleehubbard99@earthlink.net Here is a copy of whoever left the message from the google web page.
i am looking for a girl from scio named marlee hubbard. i have always wondered were she is . i would like to talk to her again …
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I was in Wlsv last weekend for the balloon rally. I went to Texas Hot and had some hot dogs. The hot dogs do not seem to taste the same or as good as when I was in Wlsv over 10 years ago. Also, the service at Texas Hot did not seem as good as in the past. Did anyone else notice this or is it just me?
John, I didn’t want to say anything about the Texas Hot, but you are right. We haven’t been back to WLSV in over 15 yrs. and yes they have changed. And not for the better. The hot dog itself has changed and the taste wasn’t that good. The sauce was great but the hot dog changed everything. I was back there with Roger Baker and I still love Wellsville. Just thought I’d let you know that you were not the only one to notice the change.
The Texas Hot certainly has changed. The one thing that we noticed is that one of the owners was always there in the past. We didn’t see any owner when there this year. The one thing we were happy about was that the former Dill Pickle still serves the same great fish fry.
Hey Barber Bob:
I haven’t had a good haircut since I left Wellsville in the late 60’s. I Pitched for the Wellsville Red Sox and you and I would lower my ERA
a few points everytime I sat in your barber’s chair.
I pass through Wellsville frequequently on my way to our hunting cabin near Almond. Still a beautiful community.
I read the Reporter guestbook from time to time and especially like Oak Duke’s contributions to the newspaper. Good stuff, kinda like my fastball was.
Best Regards,
Gary Eckert (St. Marys, PA)
Bob, I did get over to Wellsville on thursday the23rd, but I didn’t have the time to hunt you down due to pressing time restraints. I do plan on coming back up again as soon as I can and I will definately find you and spend some time with you, come hell or high water.
Gary Eckert I remember you didn’t you play with Don Fazio, and Bob Nash, when your in Wellsville stop up at 33 Herman Ave it would be good to see you I see Don every once in a while and Bob has stop a few times also.
Best to you Bob Piscitelli
Kathy your dad deserves all the awards they give him he was a great man. I can’t believe it’s been 35 years we started the Wellsville game. My grandson is starting a job in Pittsburg when I go visit him maybe we will come over to Wellsville Ohio
Bob Piscitelli
Chuck- Piscitelli won his second race at Monmouth Park at a mile he’s looking better and better. you never now he may end up at Chuchill down in May,
Bob Piscitelli
RE: Texas Hot. The Hot has definately changed. Last few times we have been there the food is not like it used to be. Although everything eventually changes- it’s nice to have that nostalgia and memory of days past. We just go elsewhere now, because the Hot just doesn’t seem like the Hot anymore.
Really enjoyed my trip back to Wellsville last month. It was nice fishing the Genesee River and driving around all the back roads again. Island Park looks better than it ever did. Down town lost some businesses but the feel of small town is still there. People are still friendly, a union officer from the new Worthington, even gave me his Union T shirt when I was at Better Days. My Dad was the Vice Pres. way back in the 60’s, it was great knowing that the Union is still going strong in WSLV. For all the students that have graduated from Wellsville, don’t worry. Yes, after reading all the stuff how Wellsville has changed for the worst, I don’t want you to worry. Places and times change and alot of my family and friends are buried there. But it was so nice going home again and yes it did feel like home. Go enjoy Wellsville as Soon as You Can, See you there, Soon I Hope!!!!!!
I was raised in Wellsville so i come online to check out the newspaper. I have logged on for almost a month now daily and its always the same on here. Does nothing new ever happen in wellsville anymore??????????? Who does the updates anyway.
I didn’t see this on the web site but Rick Hand formerly of Belmont has passed away. There are services today. Rick was a 1975 student. His smile & kindness will always be remembered by all who knew him
To Phil Evans: Just to give credit where it is due,
Bill Thomas (a long time barber in Wlsv and still cutting in FL) was the one who showed Piscitelli how to do a good brush cut back when he was first barbering and had trouble doing a good brush cut. I guess he was a good learner from a good teacher.
Well- Let’s see – I don’t know where to begin-
I can to visit my hometown – Wellsville today-
I can see why the people here are crying
that the need Walmart(aka-Wally World)
The town is a ghost town! It’s very sad!
It was NEVER like this! I do have an idea as to
why this is happening to small town Welsville.
Plus I don’t know if anyone has notice but-
Thre are alot of homes are up for sale here!
Most of them are not bad in the pricing rage!
People have just”Given-up”. Can’t say that I
blame them.
They keep on raising the TAXES! –
Wellsville is only going to be the rich!
No more middle class! It’s very sad it has come
to this!
Wellsville has no industry never has.
It used to have Air Preheater and something
else.. But I guess that they are gone now!
It is going to be a very long time- for
Wellsville to come back.
I came here Sunday and tried to get something
to eat–but it was very hard!
You only have Mcdonld’s – BK – Piza Hut or
Subway. Nothing was open when I came here.
Only that!
I recently saw someone wearing a tshirt with W on the front with the words “we are wellsville” on the back
The logo reminds you of Univ of Wisconsin but the W is orange
Does anyone know where I can get these Wlsv tshirts?
Thanks
John, go to Prep Sportswear web site and you will be able to order any school and logo’s you want. Also, you can even design your own. Have FUN!!!
Phil Evans; Bill Thomas did not show me how to do a Flat Top I learned it from a barber by the name of Guy Sherwood in Hornell in his barber shop on River St. Guy was in his 70’s in 1956 and now I’m in my 70’s some 53 years later. He could do a good flat top and so can I the best in Wellsville and if any wantabee barber in Wellsville lets have a contest.