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Youth, regular pheasant hunting season coming up in WNY

File A male ring-necked pheasant.

A special youth-only pheasant hunting weekend will be held in Western New York Oct. 9-10, with pheasants stocked on public lands in Ca araugus and Allegany counties.

The state Department of Environmental Conservation said the youthonly hunt is scheduled one week prior to the regular pheasant hunting season and enables junior hunters ages 12-15 years old to hunt pheasants with a licensed adult companion.

The 2021-22 regular pheasant hunting season opens Oct. 16.

“The youth-only pheasant hunting weekend helps acclimate junior hunters to upland game bird hunting while fewer hunters are afield,” DEC Region 9 acting director Chad Staniszewski said. “This special hunt also provides a great opportunity for experienced hunters to share safe hunting practices and values with the next generation of hunters.”

Junior hunters must be accompanied by a licensed adult hunter during the youth pheasant hunt.

Accompanying adults are not allowed to possess a fi rearm or take a pheasant during this special season.

In Ca araugus County, pheasants will be released in the Conewango Swamp Wildlife Management Area, Harwood Lake Multiple Use Area, the Red House

Photo by Bob Clark

area in Allegany State Park (off Wolf Run and Upper Bay State roads) and the Allegheny Reservoir Wildlife Management Area off Onoville Road.

Hunters wanting to hunt pheasants in Allegany State Park are reminded they must pick up a free hunting permit at the administration building near Red House Lake before hunting in the park.

Small game hunting is not allowed in Allegany State Park during the regular big game season from Nov. 20-Dec. 12.

In Allegany County, pheasants will be released in Keeney Swamp Wildlife Management Area of the town of Birdsall and Hanging Bog WMA in New Hudson.

DEC will release approximately 4,900 adult ringnecked pheasants from its Reynolds Game Farm on WNY lands open to public hunting. A complete statewide list of pheasant release sites is available on DEC’s website.

A pheasant chick program provides pheasant hunting opportunities through a partnership between DEC, hunters, 4-H youth and landowners interested in rearing and releasing pheasants. Birds from this program are released before the season opens and disperse widely, presenting a greater challenge for experienced hunters.

Vehicles drive past a corn field on Route 16 north of Franklinville. The field is the chosen site for a $505 million Great Lakes Cheese manufacturing plant, company officials announced Wednesday, with a plan to break ground in the spring for a 2025 opening.

Great Lakes Cheese: Franklinville is site of $505M plant

BY BOB CLARK FRANKLINVILLE — With tax breaks, commitments to buy land and millions in aid for infrastructure, a $505 million cheese plant north of the village is expected to break ground in the spring.

Great Lakes Cheese Co. announced Wednesday that a new 500,000-square-foot site in the towns of Franklinville and Farmersville should be ready to occupy in early 2025, offering jobs to the 226 workers at the current Cuba site as well as adding 200 more.

“Our employee-owners are our greatest asset,” said owner Kurt Epprecht in a press release. “The Epprecht family and Board of Directors are thrilled to have found the location and community needed to support such a major investment in nearby Franklinville. We look

forward to building one of the country’s premier cheese manufacturing and packaging facilities for our current employee-owners and the hundreds who will join the Great Lakes Cheese Family.”

Ma Wilkinson, vice president of technology and business development at GLC, told the Times Herald that three permits are outstanding and the actual purchase of property are the biggest requirements le¤ to ge ing the project off the ground.

“All the pieces that are in our control are addressed,” he said, noting a historical survey for the state Department of Environmental Conservation and State Historic Preservation Office and air and water permits with the DEC are still needed before site work can begin.

“As long as DEC is able

to address these permit issues, it is our chosen site,” Wilkinsons said.

He added GLC officials have recently met with DEC and SHPO officials in Albany to state their case for the plant.

Coming away from the meetings, “we feel we have their support,” he said.

All other remaining steps, such as securing workers to staff the facility more than three years from now, as well as infrastructure upgrades, have a clear path and are manageable.

“It takes a lot of work to get a site that big ready,” Wilkinson added.

The company has already contacted the Franklinville Central School District about job opportunities for future graduates, and the fi rm plans to work with area colleges to ensure trained workers

are available for the various posts when the plant becomes operational.

The announcement was publicized in a press release just minutes a¤er the Ca araugus County Industrial Development Agency approved a payment in lieu of taxes agreement with the company.

The agreements The agreement calls for an exemption of several taxes over the next quarter century, including $23 million in sales taxes, $5.6 million in mortgage recording taxes and $125 million in property taxes. The sales and mortgage taxes would be saved during construction, while the property taxes would exempt all local property taxes for the fi rst 20 years, with the

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Allegany County officials complete County Government Institute BELMONT — Allegany County Treasurer Terri L. Ross and County Legislator W. Brooke Harris graduated with certificates from the County Government Institute, part of the New York State Association of Counties.

The graduation was part of the 2021 NYSAC Fall Seminar held in Onondaga County.

“Not only are the programs valuable in enhancing our continued service to our residents, but the people you meet and share experiences with is invaluable,” Ross said.

She has worked for Allegany County for 38 years. From 1983 to 2001 she served as deputy county treasurer and from 2002 to present as county treasurer/ deputy budget officer. She has also served as vice chair of the NYSAC Taxation and Finance Commi ee since 2017.

Harris said the program was valuable and rewarding.

“The lessons learned through its curriculum are used by county leaders across

the State to be er perform their duties as public servants, and I’m very thankful for NYSAC and their commitment to educating local leaders,” he said.

Harris is a fi rst-term county legislator representing District V in Allegany County. In addition to his county work, his community service includes the National Ski Patrol, youth sports coaching and the Boy Scouts of America.

CGI is an educational program in partnership with Cornell University — instructors are NYSAC staff, county leaders and Cornell faculty members who are experts in local government structure and issues.

The curriculum includes extensive course work on government ethics, building consensus in a political environment, principles of county budget and fi nance, and public sector labor/ management relations. The courses are supplemented with electives, training sessions and continuing education courses.

File Some New York municipalities have raised concerns that a new after-Christmas muzzleloader and archery deer hunt could conflict with snowmobiling.

DEC weighs county opt-outs of late deer hunt over possible conflicts with snowmobiling

BY JIM ECKSTROM The state Department of Environmental Conservation is proposing a regulation that, if adopted, would allow counties to opt out of a new end-of-year deer hunt, slated to occur annually between Dec. 26 and Jan. 1.

The so-called “holiday hunt” is an extension of the late bow and muzzleloader deer season in New York’s Southern Zone.

“DEC adopted the holiday deer hunt earlier this year, providing hunters with new opportunities to venture afield when families and friends are gathered for the holidays and students are home on school break,” DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos said. “(The) proposed regulation addresses concerns expressed by some local leaders about a holiday hunt

interfering with snowmobiling opportunities in their communities.”

Seggos said snowmobiling and small-game hunting have safely coexisted for decades, and he encouraged all interested stakeholders to share comments on the proposed regulation that would let counties opt out of the holiday hunt before the deadline on Nov. 14.

DEC encourages counties to work with snowmobile organizations, landowners and hunters to “share the snow.”

The proposed regulation was designed to address concerns raised in some communities that landowners might choose to prevent snowmobile access to trail networks that cross private land during the late deer hunt, limiting snowmobiling access during the last week of December.

Historically, snow cover deep enough to support snowmobiling in Western New York is present only occasionally — and in certain locations — in the Southern Zone during the holiday period.

If the proposed regulation is adopted, Southern Zone counties that choose to block the late hunt must annually adopt a local law specifying exclusion from the Dec. 26Jan. 1 portion of the late bow and muzzleloader season.

For this year, counties that pass such a local law will need to send a copy of their adopted law to DEC before Dec. 25.

In future years, counties that withdraw must send a copy of their adopted law to DEC

by May 1 of each year to allow publication in DEC’s annual hunting and trapping regulations booklet.

Counties that do not wish to opt out need not take such action. Details of the proposal are published in the Sept. 15 issue of the NYS Register and on DEC’s website.

Earlier this year, lawmakers in both Ca araugus and Allegany counties approved a pilot law that allows 12- and 13-year-olds to hunt for deer and bear under the supervision of experienced hunters, but concerns about the lateseason deer hunt were not raised.

Public comment on the proposal to opt out of the late hunt may be submi ed by email to WildlifeRegs@ dec.ny.gov or in writing to: Wildlife Regulations, NYSDEC Bureau of Wildlife, 625 Broadway, 5th Floor, Albany, NY 12233-4754.

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Community Care of WNY announces new CEO OLEAN — Community Care of Western New York welcomes Liz UrbanskiFarrell as its new chief executive officer as well as president and CEO of Total Senior Care.

She brings more than 14 years of experience in the field of healthcare in addition to experience in the fields of paralegal work and journalism.

“For me, personally, this position brings together my extensive education and experience in healthcare with my lived experience as a family member who has seen Hospice in action in the care of my own father, father-in-law and additional family and friends,” Urbanski-Farrell said. “I have also experienced the gi of homecare for elderly and disabled family members which allowed them to remain at home or in lower acuity and less expensive se ings than would otherwise be possible.”

The savings and gi of improved quality of life for participants in PACE programs, homecare and Hospice are well-documented and are particularly important now as a way of addressing skyrocketing healthcare costs for population, she added.

“It is a high honor to be working with Community Care of Western New York’s volunteers, donors and employees — in particular our aides, nurses, physicians and therapists who have worked under unusually challenging conditions these past

Liz Urbanski-Farrell two years to ensure that our critical homecare, PACE program, adult day program and hospice care services continue to be provided throughout Ca araugus, Allegany, Wyoming and Genesee counties,” she said.

Most recently, UrbanskiFarrell was director of member services and government relations for the Western New York Healthcare Association (now the Healthcare Association of Western and Central New York), a regional affi liate of the Healthcare Association of New York State. She worked closely with hospital executives and

nursing leadership, fi nancial officers, human resources directors, quality and patient safety managers, compliance officers and security officers to improve the quality of patient care and share best practices in the eight counties of WNY. In addition, she brings professional experience from her work with Aspire Center for Living, Presbyterian Homes of Western New York and the former Millard Fillmore Gates Circle Hospital.

Urbanski-Farrell earned master’s degrees from Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences and

the S.C. Johnson Graduate School of Business at Cornell University, as well as a bachelor’s in communications from Buffalo State College.

She is a board member of Healthy Community Alliance in Gowanda, a rural health network serving Ca araugus, Chautauqua and southern Erie counties, and chairs the Board of Managers of the CommunityBased Organization consortium of Upstate NY. She is also a policy commi ee member of the New York State Association for Rural Health (NYSARH).

Urbanski-Farrell relocated from Buffalo to the Olean area with her husband, Daniel. They have a daughter and a son who recently graduated from college and high school, respectively.

“In the past few weeks, I have had the opportunity to see close-up the impact of (former CEO Carol Mahoney’s) work on the Southern Tier of Western New York,” UrbanskiFarrell said. “The strength of Community Care’s senior team and the fi rm foundation Carol Mahoney has laid were key elements leading me to accept this position.

“Moving forward and working with our boards and leadership, we will continue to guide our programs through ongoing pandemicrelated challenges and to work with community partners to innovate and enhance the services we provide,” she said.

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Jones now offering Pelvic Floor PT WELLSVILLE — Vanessa Sweet, DPT, has been certified by American Physical Therapy Association Academy of Pelvic Health in Level 1 Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy. Vanessa is part of the Jones Memorial Hospital Rehabilitation Services team. This certification brings a much-needed service to the local community.

Vanessa’s interest in Pelvic Floor PT began with an elective course she took while earning her DPT at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse.

“I realized that no one was providing this service locally and I saw a huge need for it,” she explained. “So many women can benefit from pelvic floor PT, but there is a lack of awareness that it is available.”

To earn this certification, Vanessa completed a series of comprehensive evidencebased education courses followed by wri en exam and the practical skill assessment. “In many other fi rst world countries it is the standard of care that women are referred for physical therapy postpartum,” she noted. “I believe that all postpartum

women can benefit from a PT evaluation to ensure safe and full return to prior level of function, help with things like prolapse, diastasis rectus, and other conditions.”

Pelvic floor physical therapy involves the muscle groups that support the pelvic organs, assist in bowel and bladder control, and contribute to sexual arousal and orgasm. “Women may also benefit from Pelvic Floor PT if they are incontinent, have difficulty with urination or bowel movements or constipation, have chronic pelvic pain, and painful intercourse,” Vanessa said. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms or have increased urinary frequency and urgency, leakage with certain movements, or pain in the back, abdomen, bu ocks, hip or thigh, Pelvic Floor PT might be the answer.

To fi nd out if Pelvic Floor PT can help you, call the Rehab Department at (585) 596-4011 and talk to Vanessa Sweet. A physician referral is needed so talk to your healthcare provider today.

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Senator George Borrello is among plantiffs challenging the DOH’s authority to issue and enforce directive Photo provided Big Blue poses for pictures with fans during a past Homecoming game.

2021 Homecoming and Family Weekend at Alfred State ALFRED– Homecoming is returning to what many alumni still call “happy valley.” Alfred State College (ASC) Homecoming 2021 will take place from Thursday, Oct. 14 through Sunday, Oct. 17.

Homecoming Commi ee Chair Spencer Peavey is excited for the return of the event.

“It is great to invite alumni, families, and friends back to campus a er not being able to do so last year. Our committee has put together a great schedule that should please visitors of all ages.”

Homecoming activities will begin on Thursday evening. The annual Blue & Gold Dinner at the Terrace from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. will kick off the weekend. Students who a end the dinner will receive a free gi courtesy of ACES and a Trivia/Comedy/Variety

Show will take place in the Terrace starting at 6:30 p.m.

Students who might want to build up their appetite for the Blue & Gold Dinner can head out to a roller skating event up at the Homecoming Tent outside of Pioneer Stadium starting at 5 p.m.

Friday events begin at 5 p.m. with Bubble Soccer taking place on the Intramural Field. Foodie Friday begins at 6 p.m. in the Pioneer Stadium parking lots and will include food trucks, music, the Greek chili competition, and a bonfi re. Foodie Friday will conclude with a fi reworks display at 8:45 p.m.

The action on Friday concludes with the popular Alfred’s Got Talent show.

What student or student group will take the 2021 crown? The show is slated

for a 9:15 p.m. start inside the Cappadonia Auditorium.

Want to check out an athletic event on Friday? Make sure to be at the Orvis Pool as the swimming & diving team hosts SUNY Fredonia at 6 p.m.

The tailgating lots, outside of Pioneer Stadium, will open at 10 a.m. on Saturday prior to the ASC football team taking on Anna Maria. Students, staff, friends, and family are invited to enjoy yard games in the parking lots, take a selfie with Big Blue, and check out the basket raffle while listening to the Alfred Rock Band.

Head into Pioneer Stadium for opening kickoff at Noon vs. the AMCATS. The End Zone Party is back for fans over 21 throughout the game.

A postgame Stearn’s Chicken Barbecue begins at

2:30 p.m. outside the stadium and runs until 5 p.m.

On the new multi-purpose courts, just outside the Orvis Activities Center, a 3x3 basketball tournament starts at 2:30 p.m. and will include the grand opening celebration of the newly remodeled facility.

Athletic action kicks in again at 5 p.m. at Pioneer Stadium when the soccer teams host Mt. Aloysius. The women’s game is slated for 5 p.m. followed by the men at 7:15 p.m.

Weekend activities close out on Sunday with a family brunch at the Central Dining Hall form 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Currently, mask wearing is mandated for all indoor events. Social distancing is encouraged at outdoor events.

ALBANY – Senator George Borrello is part of a lawsuit fi led in State Supreme Court challenging the underlying authority of a universal mask mandate for students, teachers and staff in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12, public and private schools, that was imposed by New York State in late August 2021.

Other petitioners in the lawsuit include Niagara County Legislator John Syracuse, St. John Lutheran Church and School, NY Parents to Unmask Children, Inc. and numerous individual parents on behalf of their minor children.

“The expansive emergency powers granted to our former governor for a year and a half established a troubling precedent of government overreach that is proving very difficult to reverse,” said Senator Borrello. “The mask mandate for school children is a blatant example. In handing down this regulation, the Health Department exceeded its authority and is a empting to override the judgement of parents, many of whom are vehemently opposed to masking their children seven hours a day. If we don’t act,

these dictates will continue and eventually, there will be no turning back.”

The lawsuit notes that the masking regulation affects 2.9 million students throughout the state. The fi ling states the regulation “was adopted as an emergency measure, despite the Department of Health’s failure to comply with lawful procedure for emergency adoption of regulations. Further, this measure is arbitrary and capricious given the absence of any emergency justifying the use of emergency adoption procedures rather than standard rulemaking and its commensurate notice and comment requirements.”

“Our laws were designed to protect our rights and freedoms. During the pandemic, many of these laws and procedures were circumvented with the argument that the public health crisis necessitated swi and unilateral decision-making. We are beyond the point of acting in emergency mode. We need to restore our system of checks and balances, which is why unlawful mandates like this one must be challenged and overturned.”

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Art Walk included exhibition at Alfred Arts Studio at the West

ALFRED– Last thursday’s Art Walk in Alfred included the exhibition The Grid, in a building that once served as the location for the popular restaurant Manha an West, and now is undergoing a transformation towards a multi-purpose art studio and gallery.

The Grid exhibited work by recent graduates of Alfred University’s School of Art and Design BFA program: Emily Fedorchak and Kyle O’Connor, members of the Class of ’21. It opened in the Alfred Arts Studio at the West, located next to the Terra Co a Coffee House.

The Arts Studio has been under development by Caitlin Brown, Marketing Outreach and Communications Coordinator for the School of Art and Design, with assistance and support from Fedorchak; O’Connor; and ceramic artist Ashlin Cheyenne, who recently moved the Alfred area.

Brown, also a ceramic artist with an MFA from the University of Nebraska, says planning for the Alfred Arts Studio at the West began with meetings between her and faculty members in Alfred University’s College of Business, who helped develop

a business plan and business name that would reflect both the Studio’s current purpose and the history of its location. Familiar landmarks of the Manha an West restaurant will include the bar, which Brown says will be re-purposed for teaching and hands-on artwork.

Teaching and artwork are two of numerous purposes for the business, which Brown says has been hosting so openings through the summer and will open officially in early 2022. The space will house small-manufacturing art projects and serve as a base for the monthly Alfred Art Walk. Alfred Arts Studio at the West will also offer art workshops, classes and studio rental space.

Brown envisions the space also hosting internships and opportunities for graduates of SOAD’s undergraduate and graduate programs, plus collaborative opportunities with academic programs on the campuses. There also will be space for an art gallery.

As a gallery and art studio, Brown says the Alfred Arts Studio at the West will complement the two other principal galleries along Alfred’s Main Street: The Cohen

Gallery and Gallery 2. The three Main Street galleries in turn will complement galleries located on the Alfred University and Alfred State College campuses, as well as the Alfred Ceramic Art Museum.

Supporters of the project have been donating their time, advice, and equipment such as kilns, benches and po ery wheels, Brown says, extending her appreciation to building owner John Ninos.

The names of the project’s numerous supporters are on the studio website, alfredartstudio.com, along with additional information and updates.

Thursday evening, the Alfred Art Studio at the West provided a stop for Alfred residents and visitors enjoying the Art Walk, the fi rst of the 2021-22 academic year.

Alfred Art Walks are held on the third Thursday of every month and are a collaborative monthly venture created by the galleries in the Village of Alfred, Alfred University and Alfred State College. The Art Walks program is intended to foster dialogues within local arts communities, support local artists and galleries, and to highlight Alfred as an arts destination.

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Ridgewalk & Run will be a virtual event this year WELLSVILLE, – Jones Memorial Hospital has announced that the 29th Annual RidgeWalk & Run will be a virtual event this year. The announcement comes a er months of wrestling with how to ensure the safety of participants as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise.

“Last year, we hoped that the virtual RidgeWalk would be a once in a lifetime occurrence,” said Event Chair Jim Helms. “But given the resurgence of COVID, this is the right thing to do.”

The second virtual RidgeWalk will be very much like the fi rst one.

Participants can register as usual at h ps://runsignup. com / R ace/ N Y/ Wel lsv i l le /28th A nnualR idgeWalk R un. “The registration process is the same and all of the standard distances are listed,” Helms said. “Complete

the chosen route between October 9th and 18th and submit a completion form.”

The commi ee is asking participants to submit photos of their walk or run, which they hope will continue the spirit of the event by taking place on trails. “We recognize this isn’t possible for everyone,” he added. “But we are encouraging people to post photos of their participation on Instagram (#ridgewalkrun) or The RidgeWalk & Run Facebook page or by Facebook Messenger.” You can also email pictures and stories to RidgeWalk@urmc. rochester.edu.

The good news for RidgeWalk t-shirt collectors is that those participating in the virtual event will be mailed a 29th annual RidgeWalk t-shirt, noting that it was a virtual event.

Because there are no sponsors, this year’s swag bag

is limited to the t-shirt, which will be mailed in late November.

As usual, all proceeds from the RidgeWalk & Run will be used for community health initiatives. A link to registration can be found on the Jones Memorial Hospital website: jones.rochester.edu.

"We hope this will be the last year we have to hold a virtual RidgeWalk," said Helms, noting that the continued presence of COVID in the community makes it difficult to plan large events like this. "We encourage everyone to get the COVID vaccine. Next year is the 30th RidgeWalk & Run which calls for something special especially a er two years of virtual events. Ge ing the vaccine is a great way to support the RidgeWalk and Jones Memorial Hospital."

Harvard University history professor to deliver Global Studies Lecture at Alfred University

Home Cleaning Hacks for Fall (FAMILY FEATURES) Cooler fall temperatures mean you’re likely to spend more time indoors. Taking time to spruce up inside and out can make you more comfortable and give you peace of mind that your home is tidy, clean and prepared to weather the months ahead.

Tidy Outdoor Spaces Before stashing your lawn care equipment, give your home and landscape some end-of-season a ention. Use a power washer to clean lawn furniture and store it away from the elements or use covers to protect it. Clean out gu ers and remove debris from flower beds to encourage proper drainage.

Check for Repair Projects Give your home a thorough inspection to identify any problems that need attention before cold weather sets in. Look for concerns like loose shu ers or siding, cracked or loose shingles, cracks and gaps around doors and windows that may allow moisture or cold air to creep in. Severe weather and cycles of freezing and thawing can exacerbate these problems, so it’s best to make repairs before they result in major damage.

Eliminate Dirt and Dust Moving indoors, take time to remove any dirt and grime that has accumulated. Wash textiles like curtains and rugs. Wipe down kitchen and bathroom surfaces with an antibacterial solution.

Dust other parts of the house, including blinds, windowsills, baseboards and other hard-to-reach places.

When it comes to vacuuming, make sure to keep floors clean and free of outside dirt all season long with an allaround cleaner that can vacuum and mop simultaneously, like the DEEBOT OZMO T8 AIVI. It provides convenient, efficient, hands-free cleaning you can control via smart home devices. With a built-in HD camera, the AI-powered robot identifies common household obstacles and intelligently determines how to clean around them, while also providing on-demand home monitoring. Complete with laser mapping and navigation technology to scan and map your floors for faster cleaning and fewer missed spots, it is also compatible with an optional, automatic emptying station that allows for up to 30 days of fully maintenance-free cleaning.

Promote Air Quality

In addition to keeping floors clean and allergens under control, there are other steps you can take to promote be er air quality while you’re spending more time indoors.

Scheduling service for your furnace can help ensure it’s in good condition before cold weather hits. This is also a good time to replace your air fi lter and consider a duct cleaning. Take time to clean ceiling fans and reverse the blades so the air circulates but fans don’t create a chilling effect.

Swap Seasonal Essentials A new season brings change, whether it’s simply swapping out your wardrobe or gearing up for a busy season of school activities and sports. Make time to put away out-of-season clothes and other necessities to make room for the things you’ll need for the autumn months.

Keep only the things you need and store the rest to help keep clu er under control.

Find more tips for efficient fall home maintenance and cleaning at ecovacs.com.

ALFRED– Maya Jasanoff, professor of history at Harvard University will deliver the Third Annual Global Studies Lecture at Alfred University at 6:30 p.m.

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Her lecture—titled “Ancestors: Where do we come from? Why do we care?”—will be presented virtually via Zoom.

Jasanoff is the X.D and Nancy Yang Professor and Coolidge Professor of History at Harvard. Her lecture will discuss “the human preoccupation with lineage; from the origins of homo sapiens to the DNA tests of today.”

"Everyone comes from somewhere,” Jasanoff wrote in the course description for

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a general education course she taught on ancestry last spring. “We carry our ancestries in our DNA, genealogy, family stories, and more.

What do these forms of evidence tell us about who we are, as a species, as a social group, or as an individual?"

Jasanoff is the author of three prize-winning books.

Her most recent, The Dawn Watch: Joseph Conrad in a Global World, examines the dynamics of modern globalization through the life and times of the novelist Joseph Conrad. Published in 2017, it won a New York Times Best book Award. She has been a Guggenheim Fellow (2013), a fellow at the New York Public Library’s Cullman Center

for Scholars and Writers, an ACLS Charles A. Ryskamp Fellow, and in 2019 held a Kluge Chair at the Library of Congress. Jasanoff has participated in several BBC documentaries, and her essays and reviews regularly appear in publications including The New York Review of Books, The Guardian, and The New York Times. In 2017, Jasanoff was awarded the WindhamCampbell Prize in recognition of her contributions to non-fiction literature.

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Allegany County shared services meeting on Sept. 29 Photo by Lynn Bliven A pasture in Allegany County is flooded by heavy rains earlier this summer.

Farm disaster prep certificate training program set in October BELMONT — A farm disaster preparation program planned by the Cornell Cooperative Extension in Allegany County will help farm owners plan for and manage disasters that might occur.

The program focuses on practical pre-disaster education and preparedness, regarding farm equipment safety on the road, fi re or structure collapse, storm and wind damage, criminal activity, farm chemical risks and biosecurity.

Cheese Plant continued from 1 percentage exempted dropping gradually to zero in the 26th year of the agreement.

Corey Wiktor, executive director of the county IDA, said the numbers sound very generous, but the county and communities will receive far more benefit from the site while under development and operation than it does currently as a cornfield.

Not only will it provide steady manufacturing jobs — with hundreds expected to commute from neighboring communities — but Wiktor noted the construction will bring in hundreds of temporary workers who will need somewhere to eat lunch or stay in the community, spending their paychecks in the Franklinville area.

It is estimated by IDA and company officials that construction will generate $393 million worth of goods and services, and almost $1 billion in goods and services from the project’s operation during the P.I.L.O.T. It is estimated the plant will be able to take in 4 million gallons of milk a day for cheese production, supporting 600 agricultural jobs in the region.

County’s largest private project The project is the largest in the company’s history, as well as the largest single private project in the county’s history, Wiktor noted. The only project that cost more is the federal government-funded nuclear waste cleanup at the West Valley Demonstration Project with an estimated $5 billion price tag.

The announcement came a week a er Ca¡araugus County lawmakers approved a $5.8 million allocation to improve municipal water and sewer lines to the site. County lawmakers had previously approved $400,000 for site and traffic studies.

The county is also assisting with a Community Development Block Grant, seeking federal money to help with the project. A hearing on the grant is set for Sept. 22.

The project has been in the works for three years, but was originally slated for a site

The program will be 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 19 and 21 via Zoom.

Participants must a¡end both sessions to receive a certificate of completion. Space is limited and preregistration will be accepted through Oct. 15 or until full. There is a $35 fee per farm.

For more information, contact Lynn Bliven at (585) 2687644 ext. 18 or email at lao3@ cornell.edu. Registration can also be found at allegany.cce. cornell.edu.

Farms that complete the

training will receive a certificate to provide to their insurer and may be eligible for a credit or discount toward the farm’s annual insurance premium.

The program certificate is directed to all sizes of farms and all types of products.

Extension officials said dairy and livestock farms are especially encouraged to participate in the program due to their additional concerns regarding animal agriculture.

The person representing a farm should be the insurance

policyholder; other key farm personnel are welcome.

The course will be instructed by Bliven, agriculture and natural resources issue leader for CCE Allegany County; Stephen Hadcock, team leader CCE Capital Area Ag & Horticultural Program; Megan Henderson, ag educator CCE Madison County; and Jim Carrabba, agricultural safety specialist with the state Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health.

closer to the current facility.

Allegany County Industrial Development Agency officials were approached in 2018 about a new site for the plant, with a corn field in Belvidere chosen due to its proximity to a new water line and Interstate 86.

ACIDA officials approached the landowner, but negotiations broke down over price. A er beginning eminent domain proceedings — New York is one of the few states to allow eminent domain to be used for private enterprises — and public backlash, ACIDA officials announced in June that GLC was no longer pursuing the site.

A er considering a site in LeRoy but declining to pursue it further, GLC was offered the land at the border of the towns of Franklinville and Farmersville by its owner, a town of Freedom farmer.

The Cuba site With the new construction seeming almost certain, company officials announced they have no concrete plans for the current site south of Cuba, but are still looking for potential users. Wilkinson said he is in talks with town officials to take it over as a backup plan to fi nding a private user for the site.

“If they want the building, assuming we don’t have any interest in the building,” he said, noting that the town is not obligated to take it over.

“If there is no interest, we will demolish it.”

Lawmakers, officials react Various state officials offered words of congratulations for the move.

State Sen. George Borrello, R-Chautauqua County, and state Assemblyman Joe Giglio, R-Gowanda, issued a joint statement supporting the move and keeping the jobs within 20 miles of the

current facility.

“Today’s announcement by Great Lakes Cheese company represents a historic moment for this local employer, as well as for our region, residents and farmers,” they said. “It is the culmination of months of negotiations and collaboration, as we all worked together towards our common goal of keeping this legacy company in the Southern Tier to ensure

BELMONT — The Allegany County-wide Shared Services panel will host a virtual meeting at 6 p.m. Sept. 29.

The panel previously met in April to discuss submitting a plan this year that would create an additional benefit above the current sharing that municipalities already are involved in.

Topics will include vote discussion and reasoning, discussion of changes to the CWSSI and extension of the program and the next steps for the panel to move forward in 2022. If a quorum of panel members is present, a vote will be held prior to close of the meeting.

In 2017, New York state mandated that through 2021 shared service panels in every county meet and present a yearly plan that could qualify for a match reimbursement from the state.

During state budget discussions earlier this year, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the extension of the

GLC’s employee owners and dairy suppliers could continue to be part of this exciting new chapter for the company.

Borrello and Giglio said the project faced many hurdles that could have derailed it, but the Epprecht family was dedicated to ensure the employees, families and farmers connected to GLC would be served by the project going foward.

“That ‘people fi rst’

MEMORIALS

DON’T MISS OUT ON OUR 2021 SENIOR FARMER’S MARKET COUPONS! The Allegany County Office for the Aging still has 2021 Farmer’s Market Coupon booklets to hand out to eligible seniors across Allegany County!

The Farmers Market Coupon booklets contain $20 in Farmers Markets coupons for you to use at participating Farmers Markets. Coupon booklets are only available until September 30, 2021 so don’t miss your chance to get your coupons! An additional $10.00 voucher for fresh produce for everyone who receives the Senior Farmers Market coupons (can be used at select participating farmers markets in Allegany County) is made possible by a partnership of Allegany County United Way and the Allegany County Office for the Aging! Thank you Allegany County United Way!!!

Eligibility - Age 60 or over - Have not received the coupons this year and - Meet the gross monthly income limits below: • $1986/month for a one-person household; or • $2686/month for a two-person household; or • $3386/month for a three-person household -All individuals age 60 and over in a household who meet income requirements are eligible to receive a Farmers Market coupon booklet.

They are available at the Belmont Farmer’s Market every Thursday until Sept. 30, 2021 from 11-1 and at the Office for the Aging, 6085 State Route 19 N, Belmont, NY 14813.

For more information, contact the Office for the Aging at 585-268-9390 (Toll Free 1-866-268-9390)

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C ( h i mandated program through e the end of 2024, and updated t d some guidelines. d Allegany County submitted plans in 2018 and 2019 but p opted not to submit a plan in t s 2020. d Panel members are ex- b clusively named as the su- i pervisor or mayor of each municipality and the county D executive. The Panel is re- L quired to meet at least twice P N in a year, and panel members o can vote to submit a plan of g potential savings to the State, a v or they can opt not to.

Members of the public h are welcome to a¡end the a meeting. General informa- b tion on shared services and a plan submissions can be l o found by visiting the New t York State website: h¡ ps:// t w w w.ny.g o v/ p r o g r a m s / l shared-services-initiative u Contact Michelle Denhoff, p assistant director of econom- o ic development and planning l by email at denhoff mm@al- w leganyco.com to obtain the p meeting link. s n t c d commitment sets GLC apartm and is undoubtedly the key tos s their success,” the Southerna Tier lawmakers said. f They called the newr l plant a “game-changer” for Ca¡araugus County and expressed thanks to state and local officials they worked with over the past few months to achieve “this extraordinary outcome” that will benefit the region for “generations to come.”

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Lead poisoning dangers and prevention BELMONT — Lead poisoning is a danger to every child and baby, but it is also the most preventable environmental disease in children.

Lead is a metal and can come from various things in the environment. Everyone can beat risk for lead poisoning, but children under six years old are especially susceptible to the dangers.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that nearly half a million children living in the United States have elevated blood lead levels that may cause significant damage to their health and development.

The health impacts of lead poisoning include damage to the brain and nervous system; slowed growth and development; learning and behavior difficulties; hearing issues; and speech problems.

The Allegany County Department of Health’s Lead Poisoning Prevention Program is working with New York State Department of Health to educate parents, guardians, and providers about the importance of preventing lead poisoning.

New York State requires health care providers to test all children for lead with a blood lead test at age one and again at two. A child with lead poisoning may not look or feel sick and the only way to know is to get a blood lead test.

There are many sources of lead, but most o en, children under six years old get lead poisoning from breathing in or swallowing dust from old lead paint that gets on floors, windowsills, hands and toys.

Children can also be exposed to lead from additional sources including contaminated drinking water; soil; toys made or painted in other countries; jewelry found in discount stores and vending machines; take-home exposures from a workplace; and some traditional medicines and ointments. Spices used for cooking have also been recalled due to high levels of lead.

How to Reduce Lead

Exposure Clean-up — Keep children away from peeling or chipping paint. Use wet paper towels to clean up lead dust, especially around windows, play areas, and floors. Wash hands and toys o en with soap and water and keep things away from children’s mouth. Always wash hands before eating and sleeping.

Wash toys and pacifiers frequently.

Healthy foods — Feed your child healthy foods with calcium, iron and vitamin C. These foods may help keep lead out of the body.

Calcium is in milk, yogurt, cheese and green leafy vegetables like spinach; lean red meats, beans, peanut bu er; Vitamin C in oranges, green and red peppers, and various juices.

Find the lead in your home — Most children get lead poisoning from lead paint dust.

Home repairs like sanding or scraping paint can make dangerous lead dust. Homes built before 1978 likely contain lead-based paint, o en under newer paint. Based on the age of the home, assume you have lead based paint. Learn more about how to do repairs and renovations in a lead-safe way at h ps://www.health. ny.gov/environmental/lead/ renovation_repair_painting/.

Water — Certain water pipes may contain lead. Lead found in tap water usually comes from the corrosion of older fixtures or from the solder that connects pipes.

When water sits in leaded pipes for several hours, lead can leach into your water supply. Let tap water run for one minute before using to clear lead from old plumbing first thing in the morning. Only use cold water for drinking, cooking, and preparing infant formula. Boiling this water will NOT reduce the

amount of lead in your water.

The only way to know if your water contains lead is to have it tested Other — Use lead free dishes, pots and pans. and avoid eating or drinking from dishes that are hand painted, made in another country, or leaded glass, crystal, or pewter. Avoid using herbs, spices, candies or foods that could be contaminated with

lead. Use proper care cleaning up a er jobs and hobbies that involve working with lead-based products like glass work, painters and contractors. Lead dust can be transported on clothing and tools.

Other sources of lead include firearm bullets; vinyl mini blinds from other countries; ba eries, radiators; car exhaust; fishing sinkers; and some colors of ink.

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hether you’re a stylist with an eye for fashion who chooses each garment carefully or the laid-back type who can rock the first outfit you find each morning, the closet provides a location for inspiration.

Turning bland closet space into a truly eye-catching room calls for a li le planning and DIY creativity.

Plan it out Creating the perfect closet space begins with your ideas.

Think about the details such as how you want the space to look and the amount and

type of storage you need.

Envision everything from colors and finishes to the physical shape.

Focus on practicality

Once you’ve dreamed up your ideal closet, compare your ideas with the space you have available and adjust your plans to fit your

footprint and budget. This step allows you to get creative with ways to maximize your space and use every available inch to create a closet that gives you the function and aesthetic you desire.

Keep it organized A beautiful closet likely won’t mean as much for you if it isn’t functional, and organization is a key to true functionality. Keep your space organized in a stylish manner with an option like the ClosetMaid Revolution Storage O oman, a convenient, easy-to-assemble, multi-use piece designed for closets or any area of your home. Able to hold up to 12 pairs of shoes, its rotating design maximizes storage for

functional appeal.

Remain detail-oriented It’s not just the structure that can bring your dream closet to life; li le touches can add up in a big way. Upgrade your light fixture, for example, and look for other ways to personalize the space for a look that’s all yours, such as shelving to display treasured photos or keepsakes, or a spot on the wall for a vision board to draw inspiration from as you begin each day.

Change up the color Introduce light and personality into your closet with rich color and style. Add accent color on the walls behind your clothes or incorporate color with the structural elements. On-trend finishes can help make the space pop by complementing the colors of your wardrobe.

Visit closetmaid.com to find more DIY closet inspiration.

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AUTOMOTIVE Drivers delaying vehicle maintenance

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Learn the function of a car battery and how to keep it operational.

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Charge up your car battery knowledge

ehicles consist of many essential components to keep them running efficiently and effectively. Car and truck owners should have an understanding of how their vehicles function so they can diagnose and address problems as they arise.

Car ba eries are an important component of any vehicle. Even though engines are the powerhouse of any car or truck, without a ba ery, the engine wouldn’t be able to work. According to Firestone Complete Auto Care, car batteries work by providing a jolt of electricity necessary to power all the electrical components of the vehicle. This is achieved through a chemical reaction that changes chemical energy into the electrical energy needed to deliver voltage to the starter. In addition to initially starting the car, the ba ery also keeps electric current steady to keep the engine running.

The ba ery also works in conjunction with the alternator to power the electronics in the car, according to the automotive information blog Autosessive. While the car is running, the alternator reverses the current produced by the ba ery, recharging it as a result. This happens during long journeys, so people who drive for short bursts of time may fi nd that their batteries will not have a chance to recharge and may not have

the longevity desired.

There is quite literally a lot riding on a functioning ba ery. No one wants to be caught stranded by a dead battery, so drivers may wonder if there are any indicators that may signal the ba ery needs replacement.

well-maintained ba ery can last up to five years. Neglect can reduce that life expectancy considerably.

• Bloated or cracked ba ery case: Replace the ba ery immediately if the case is cracking, as it could be because excessive heat is swelling the • Slow turnover: If a vehicle ba ery. does not immediately start or Understanding how car if the cranking is sluggish ba eries work can help drivand takes longer to start, ers keep their cars running it may mean the ba ery is smoothly. starting to fail.

• Frequent, short trips: Drivers who make frequent, short trips may fi nd their car ba eries do not have time to fully recharge. This, coupled with overtaxing thanks to a lot of accessory use, may cause the ba ery and the alternator to have shortened life spans.

• Low ba ery fluid levels: If the fluid level is below the energy conductor inside, it is o en indicative of overcharging and excessive heat.

• Corrosion: Corrosion buildup, dust, dirt, and grime on ba ery connections may cause performance problems. Inspecting and cleaning the terminals can prolong the ba ery life.

• Odors and leaks: Ba ery leaks can produce a sulfur odor similar to the smell of a ro en egg. This can become problematic over time, and leaks may indicate an aging or damaged ba ery.

• Age: Most ba eries have a fi nite life span. A

any drivers recog- larger, more costly concerns. nize the importance of vehicle maintenance, but a significant percentage of drivers are pu ing off taking timely care of their cars and trucks. IMR Inc. surveys 25,000 households each quarter, asking participants how they have serviced and maintained their vehicles. In the fi rst quarter of 2020, much of which occurred prior to the declaration of a global pandemic, nearly 18 percent of respondents indicated they had delayed vehicle repairs or maintenance. IMR classified “delayed maintenance” as repairs and maintenance that vehicle owners intentionally put off despite knowing the vehicles needed them. That conscious decision to delay maintenance and repairs could prove costly in the long run, as adhering to a routine maintenance schedule is a great way to ensure cars stay on the road longer. In addition, adhering to manufacturer-recommended maintenance schedules is a great way to discover minor issues before they escalate into

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Plan Ahead for This Year’s Holiday Vacation

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hether your family counts a holiday vacation among your treasured traditions or you’re anticipating a holiday getaway for the first time, ge ing an early start on your planning can help ensure your trip is filled with good tidings and joy.

Know what you want to spend. If you’re planning to open your wallet a li le wider for this trip than you have in the past, you’re not alone. A survey by American Express

Travel found more than 60% of travelers are planning to spend more on trips in 2021 since they missed out on travel in 2020. Se ing your budget now can help you make choices about things like accommodations and activities while giving you some extra time to save. Working off a budget from the start can also help you take advantage of book now, pay later options that may give you added savings or incentives.

Be conscious of high-demand destinations. Popular

travel spots tend to fill up fast, so if you’re considering visiting a high-demand location, be aware of how crowds might affect your plans for everything from wait times at a ractions to rental cars and more. According to vacation rental company Vrbo, prime warm-weather destinations where families can spend the holidays together are already facing lower availability for homes, including Florida and Hawaii beaches. Similarly, Maui, Hawaii, has less than 20% of homes available during Christmas week. Ski spots also see a large share of holiday travel, so be prepared if you’re planning on a holiday hot spot.

Manage against the unexpected. Despite all the advantages of planning ahead, it’s impossible to predict unknown variables like the weather when you make travel arrangements months ahead of time. Travel insurance can help protect the majority your investment if you have to cancel your trip.

Some policies offer coverage for cancellation for any reason, so you’ll want to research exactly what your policy allows, including weather and pandemic-related cancellations.

Book lodging early. With travel volume up and availability for accommodations already trending downward for the holiday season, consider making reservations sooner than later.

“We typically see December bookings peak in October and November, but families are locking in their

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holiday vacation plans much earlier than usual,” said Melanie Fish, Vrbo’s travel expert. “Vacation homes have been quickly scooped up during every popular travel season this year, so it’s no surprise families are planning ahead to ensure they have a great place to spend the holidays together.”

Look into local events. In this pandemic age, many attractions and activities have new guidelines, including altered operating schedules, occupancy limits and

reservation systems. You can typically find the latest information on websites or by calling ahead. Take these measures into consideration as you’re creating your trip itinerary and organizing advanced reservations.

Consider how the holidays will affect your packing. Traveling during the

holidays may mean a different approach to your typical vacation packing. Especially if you’re traveling with children, you’ll need to make space for beloved holiday traditions such as gi s or a visit from a certain jolly old elf.

For more inspiration for your holiday getaway, visit Vrbo.com.

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RETAIL • FOOD • EVENTS • MUSIC Friday, October 1st 12 to 10 pm Complete line up of activities and vendors can be found online at www.oleanny.com

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5 Simple, Natural Ways to Boost Immunity

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our body’s immune system protects against illness and infection, fighting off threats before you even know there’s a problem. Even though your immune system usually does its job automatically, you can give it a boost with habits that promote wellness and support immunity.

Eat healthy fruits and vegetables. Although you may not be aware they contain flavonoids, these phytochemicals found in some fruits and veggies are a vital part of maintaining health. Flavonoids are found in colorful fruits and vegetables like cranberries and elderberries. When it comes to power foods, elderberries’ exceptional flavanol levels make them an immune system powerhouse.

Especially important during cold and flu season, elderberries can also be enjoyed in a cup of warm tea for instant comfort.

Reduce stress with outdoor activity. Keeping physically fit provides numerous health benefits such as reducing stress by being one with nature through taking a walk outside. The sun’s UV rays help your body produce vitamin D, which is important for your bones, blood cells and immune system, as well as helping absorb and use certain nutrients.

Yoga and massage can also be used to help stimulate the

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Keep a regular sleep schedule. Sleep gives you an opportunity to recharge. This is when cellular regeneration and other healing is most efficient. Keeping a regular routine helps signal to your system that it’s time to rest so you can fall asleep easier and reap the whole-body benefits of a healthy sleep cycle.

Wash hands frequently.

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