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Longtime firefighter in Whitesville honored BY KATHRYN ROSS
WHITESVILLE — Longtime firefighter Bradley Mattison was honored by Allegany County fire officials and Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski over the weekend. Under Allegany County Firemen’s Auxiliary president Tina Dailey, the auxiliary hosted a dinner in the Whitesville Fire Hall to honor Mattison. Allegany County fire officials, the auxiliary and John Eberth, chief of staff for Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski, R-Canisteo, were in attendance. Mattison was ac-
companied by his wife, Mary, and their grandson, Spencer. Mattison, a 34-year veteran of the Allegany County Volunteer Fire Service, began his career with the Alma Volunteer Fire Department in 1991 and joined the Whitesville department in 1997. Over the years, he has served as chief twice and as assistant chief three times and first assistant chief once — serving a total of 23 years as a line officer. [caption id=”attachment_2146066” align=”alignleft” width=”218”] Lila Curry was recognized for her 35 years of
service to the Allegany County Firemen’s Auxillary.[/caption] He was named Allegany County Fireman of the Year in 2007 and 2014. He served as president of the Allegany County Firemen’s Association Convention, which was held in Whitesville this past summer. A citation from Sempolinski, who represents the 148th Assembly District, presented by Eberth, stated, “It takes a special dedication, a strong desire to help others, and a tireless Firefighter Honored continued on PAGE 4
Photo by Kathryn Ross Whiteville firemen Bradley Mattison (right) was honored for his years service on Saturday. John Eberth (left), chief of staff for Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski, presented Mattison with a certificate of appreciation from the assemblyman.
Community helps build new playground at Cuba-Rushford Elementary BY BRIAN MCCLELLAN
CUBA — More than three dozen volunteers enjoyed sunshine and upbeat music blaring from a portable stereo as they gathered Oct. 3 at Cuba-Rushford Elementary School to assemble new playground equipment. The new play space, designed in part by students and community members and the result of grant funding through the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, is part of a nationwide effort led by KABOOM!, which works to “ensure every kid can experience the numerous physical, social and mental health
Photo by Brian McClellan Volunteers install a tube for children to crawl through on the new playground equipment at Cuba-Rushford Elementary School on Oct. 3. The playground was funded by a grant through the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation.
benefits of play regardless of background or where they live.” The Wilson Foundation’s support for the playground is through its Built to Play initiative, launched in 2018 in partnership with KABOOM! and The Skatepark Project to help communities in Western New York and southeast Michigan provide more safe and imaginative places for kids to play. To date, the $17 million initiative has supported the creation of nearly 100 play spaces and skateparks across the two regions. New Playground continued on PAGE 4
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New variety business in Wellsville features vendors from NY, Pa. BY KATHRYN ROSS
WELLSVILLE — The village has been good to them and they’re good for Wellsville. Jeremy Hadaway and his wife Tennille are the owners of BD HQ which officially opened Wednesday on North Main Street. The Angelica couple have spent the last two years selling lemonade at farmer’s markets, festivals and at a variety of events around Western New York and Northern Pennsylvania. But over the last year, 80% of their revenue has come from sales in Wellsville, which
is why the couple has decided to open their new business in the village. However, this eclectic location doesn’t cater to just one group of customers. Jeremy Hadaway explained that they have met a variety of vendors, artisans and craftspeople and have asked them to join them in the new business. Thirty vendors have come together under one roof behind one storefront, under the direction of the Hadaways. “At the events we’ve worked and attended over the last two years, we’ve met a lot of great
vendors. artisans and craftsmen,” he said. “Many of them are from right here in Wellsville. For this store, we handpicked each and every vendor because we wanted to get the very best, and we did.” Some of the vendors who are joining BD HQ are Lola Riri’s Cafe, Cryder Creek Floral and Gifts, Sweet Ride, Tais Sweet Shop and many more. The Hadaways will also offer items made by themselves and their children, Lorelye, Bear and Lijah. Some of unique items include artist’s notes cards, seasonal wreaths and decorations, freshly picked flowers, original masks, jewelry, specialty t-shirts, honey and related products, Buffalo Bills-themed items, spalted (wormy) maple wood products from Pennsylvania, candles, artworks and specialty candies. “Everything is oneof-a-kind,” Hadaway said. Along with multiple items, BD HQ will also offer food prepared on site. Several days throughout the week, Ri-
Photos by Kathryn Ross From left are Bear, Jeremy and Tennille Hadaway, who are taking a hands-on approach to opening their new store in Wellsville, BD HQ at 163 N. Main St.
ri’s Café will offer food as well. On two days Sweet Ride will offer food and the Hadaway’s lemonade will be offered throughout the week. They will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. The Hadaways are also planning to be interactive with their customers by offering art
projects, mask making, painting and a mystery book in a bag. They said they will also be expanding the storefront within the month. They will soon be taking over the adjoining storefront, AKT’s martial arts studio, which is moving to a larger site. The Hadaways will open an already-existing doorway between the two stores. As the Wellsville Area Chamber of Com-
merce welcomed the Hadaways and BD HQ with an official ribbon cutting ceremony, both Chamber executive director Bruce Thomas and membership coordinator Karen Kania said they believe the new business will be good for Wellsville, offering another store for shopping. Cutting the ribbon, Hadaway commented. “This is a beautiful little town and we’re happy to be here.”
Along with family and friends, Tennille and Jeremy Hadaway cut the ribbon to open BD HQ Wednesday in Wellsville. From left are Joelle Haffer and Lorelye Hadaway; Tennille and Jeremy; and Bear and Lijah Hadaway.
Sempolinski visits Whitesville school, delivers $20K in aid WHITESVILLE — Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski presented $20,000 in unrestricted state aid to Whitesville Central School Superintendent Tammy Emely on Wednesday during a talk with sixth-grade students in teacher Amy Brundage’s class. “Whitesville is a wonderful school, it’s also the smallest school district in Allegany County,” Sempolinski, R-Canisteo, said. “I’m very grateful to be able to provide this state aid to help fund programs for the students. Whitesville Central is a place where this money will have a true impact and go the furthest.” Emely said the district will put the funds to good use. “We are grateful to
Assemblyman Sempolinski for visiting Whitesville Central School to speak with our sixth graders,” Superintendent Emely said. “His passion for both history and helping children made this an exciting opportunity for our students.” Sempolinski also thanked Brundage for welcoming him into her classroom and her students asking “excel-
lent questions” about state government and the role of he plays as a state lawmaker. “I don’t work for anyone in Albany, I work for my constituents, like the students at Whitesville Central School, their parents and their teachers and staff at the school,” Sempolinski said. “My job is to represent them and do whatever I can to help them.”
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Cuba Library receives New York State burn ban in effect due to dry conditions more than 100 books from foundation, donors
Photo provided by Cuba Circulating Library Cuba Circulating Library celebrated receiving more than 100 new books this past summer. From left are Scott Wisler and Jill Loree, members of the Friends of Cuba Library; Cherilyn Wise, youth services coordinator at the library; and Friends members Sarah and Jack Vail.
CUBA — Cuba Circulating Library has been awarded the Children’s Book Project grant award from the Pilcrow Foundation, receiving 65 books from the organization dedicated to providing new, hardcover children’s books to rural public libraries. In addition, the library received 20 math and science books as a donation from Hal Berenson and Laura Ackerman of Colorado and 17 health and wellness books from Dr. Bill Strawbridge and Dr. Meg Wallhagen. The purchases of the books — worth more than $1,200 — was made possible by a $400 matching grant provided by the Friends of the Cuba
Library, Inc. Cherilyn Wise, youth services coordinator at the library, said, “There were a variety of factors that went in to choosing the books. I looked for gaps in popular series that may have been lost or missing. I looked at series that we didn’t own to see how popular they were. And of course, I looked at the newest titles available and authors whose works are always popular.” Wise is particularly thankful for the Friends of the Cuba Library for their support on this project as well as many others. “The Friends do a lot to support the library and so much of what we do would not be
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Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state Department of Environmental Conservation announced a statewide burn ban is in effect due to increased fire risk and continued dry conditions. The ban is in effect through Oct. 15 and will be reevaluated prior to expiration, the governor said, adding that New Yorkers can help prevent fires in communities and in the backcountry by complying with the prohibition on most outdoor fires and protect water supplies by continuing to conserve water whenever possible. “The ongoing nice weather is great for watching fall foliage or gathering with friends, but it also presents a higher risk for fires that put homes, businesses and our brave first responders at risk,” Hochul said in a press statement. “Many regions are already in a drought watch or warning due to the dry conditions,
and with the fire risk rising in some parts of the state, it is important to keep everyone safe by implementing this temporary burn ban.” While morning temperatures will be in the 40s the next few days, the warm, dry conditions of the afternoons — with highs near 80 through the weekend — will persist in Olean and the surrounding area, according to the National Weather Service in Buffalo. The NWS indicates that a chance of rain will develop in the area by Tuesday morning, while some rain is likely
through early Wednesday. The statewide burn ban now in effect prohibits the starting of outdoor fires for purposes of brush and debris disposal, as well as all uncontained fires, including campfires, and open fires used for cooking. Backyard fire pits and contained campfires less than 3 feet in height and 4 feet in length, width or diameter are allowed, as are small, contained cooking fires. Burning garbage or leaves is already prohibited year-round in New York state and several
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Photos by Kathryn Ross Lila Curry was recognized for her 35 years of service to the Allegany County Firemen’s Auxillary.
sense of community to forsake precious time with family and friends to respond to the signal that a neighbor is in need. Bradley Mattison is such a volunteer firefighter.” Mattison was also honored for his years of service to the Allegany County Volunteer Firemen’s Association. Mattison also received a citation from state Sen. George Borrello, R-Chautauqua County. Personalizing the experience, Eberth commented that, as
a child he listened to the emergency scanner and fire department tones with his grandfather and often helped out at the fire hall. “I know what you do and how it makes a difference to the community,” Eberth said, awarding the certificate of appreciation to Mattison. Dailey also awarded a plaque of appreciation to Mattison from the fire department and the auxiliar y for his years of dedicated service. Following the presentations, Mattison
commented, “When I was accepted to the fire department they became my family. I could not have done what I have done as a firefighter without their support. As part of the auxiliary’s celebration, Dailey presented pins for years of service to the auxiliary to Mary Ennis for 35 years and to Lila Curry for 45 years. The annual auxiliary dinner and awards ceremony ended with a cake and a show of appreciation to the cooks and the coordinators.
Mary Ennis was recognized for her 35 years of service to the county auxiliary.
➡New Playground continued from PAGE 1 The final eight projects supported through Built to Play will be completed throughout 2025 and 2026, in coordination with local community foundations. “It actually started in the summertime,” said Megan Retchless, principal of C-R Elementary. “Our second-grade teacher, Sally Retz, applied for a grant through
KABOOM! … and we went through a series of steps to find out if we were eligible to receive grant money. And we were, fortunately.” Community members led the creation of the playground, from design to installation. In July, Cuba-Rushford school shared drawings of their dream play spaces with project orga-
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nizers. These ideas were integrated into the new playground design. One of the goals for the new equipment was to make it inclusive for students with disabilities. This project will provide a state-of-theart playground for more than 350 children to enjoy each year. “And then we went from there, in terms of meeting weekly to touch base about things down to our hospitality committee, who was donating breakfast and lunch, who was helping with the demolition process, and which community
members were volunteering to sign up,” Retchless explained. The new playground will replace one that was about 25 years old, outdated and with some safety concerns. “The entire administrative staff is here today, as well as community members, parents, if we were able to find coverage for some of our teachers to get out and help, we were able to do that,” Retchless said. “We have some retired teachers. Yesterday we had high school students come down and help, which
was great.” Food for the volunteers was provided by The Perfect Blend Coffeehouse and Eatery and the Copper Keg, as well as breakfast foods donated by Giant Food Mart. “It’s really been a whole community effort,” Retchless added. The final stages of the assembly of the new equipment is planned for Saturday morning, with a ribbon-cutting taking place at noon. Retz, the second-grade teacher, explained what the new equipment would mean
to her students as well as the community. “I’m just super excited for the kids in our district,” she said. “This is amazing. We had a playground, they loved to come out every day for recess. … The old playground was well loved, but it was time. There was starting to be a safety issue. “To be able to get this grant, to be able to do this for our kids, it’s just a blessing,” Retz added. “I’m the first one going on the swing, though. I’m going to try to get on there before the kids come in.”
Photo by Brian McClellan Volunteer Larissa Brady plaints a sidewalk leading to the new playground at Cuba-Rushford Elementary School.
SPCA Serving Allegany County Announces 31st Annual Theme Basket Auction The SPCA Serving Allegany County 31st Annual Theme Basket Auction, is taking place Friday, October 17th 5pm – 9pm and Saturday, October 18th - 9am – 4pm at the Alfred State Workforce Development Center on the Wellsville campus, located at 2530 River Road, Wellsville, NY - Just follow the signs to our Theme Basket Auction. In addition to the hundreds of creative and generous basket donations from local businesses and community members, supporters will once again have the chance to win SPECTACULAR Yellow Ticket Items. Here are just a few of the exciting prizes this year: • A Buffalo Bills Khalil
Shakir signed & authenticated cleat • Stylish Michael Kors purses • The Wrecks $500 Concert Prize Package • $250 cash prize from Seneca Gaming • A Pittsburgh Steelers lithographed Cam Heyward picture • An Amish-built hunting blind • A Black Stone Griddle And that’s just the beginning—our White and Blue Ticket items, along with hundreds of themed baskets, will provide something for everyone! The ‘Kid’s Corner’ and the popular ‘Man Cave’ will be featured once again.
As always, our concession stand, Buck’s Diner, will be open both days, serving supper on Friday evening and lunch on Saturday. Come hungry, enjoy a meal or piece of pie, and try your luck at winning some truly wonderful prizes—all while supporting the lifesaving work of the SPCA Serving Allegany County. “It is because of the continuous generosity of our local businesses, sponsors, and community members that our largest fundraiser of the year remains such a tremendous success,”
said SPCA Executive Director, Lynda Pruski “Every ticket purchased directly supports the care for our animals in need at the SPCA.” For more information about the auction or how to get involved, please contact the SPCA Serving Allegany County. Visit us at www.SPCAallegany.org, or email us at SPCAallegany@gmail.com or call 585-593-2200. You can always stop by the shelter located at 5440 State Route 19, Belmont, NY 14813 - the shelter is open 7 days a week from noon until 4pm.
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home improvement
Why it pays to create a mudroom in a home Considerations for room additions or space modifications generally involve rooms that will add value or function to a home. Mudrooms certainly fit that description, as they can add aesthetic appeal in more ways than one. As the name implies, mudrooms are entire rooms or areas near entryways of homes where muddy shoes and other items can be stored. By
having a set space for messy shoes and coats, homeowners do not need to worry about dirt and other debris being tracked throughout the home. Mudrooms also can provide a welcoming space for guests. Homeowners who have adequate space to add an entirely new room may have no difficulty putting in a mudroom. A mudroom addition is a job best left
to a professional. Ideally, this new mudroom can be adjacent to an entry by the garage, or a side or back door. The footprint of the mudroom needn’t be too large, either. All it requires is a small amount of space to place a bench, coat hooks and shoe storage. According to This Old House, homeowners also can convert a porch, create a mudroom by expanding into an adjacent room or closet, or even repurpose space in an attached garage. U.S. News and World Report indicates that a well planned and executed mudroom has the potential to increase a home’s value. Depending on the scope of the work, the average cost of a mudroom project ranges from $2,500 for a simple porch conversion to $30,000 when a new foundation is needed and the build-out is extensive.
Budget-conscious homeowners can create a mudroom in an existing foyer or another entryway. Adequate storage is essential for any mudroom, and should include coat racks, hooks, a bench to facilitate removing shoes safely, shoe storage, and additional considerations, like shopping bag storage or umbrella holders. Creating a door from the outside into an existing laundry room can enable homeowners to use the space as both a mudroom and laundry area with minimal changes necessary. There are some extra considerations for mudrooms that homeowners should think about. The flooring, walls and furniture/storage used in the mudroom should be durable and easily cleaned. As wet and dirty shoes and clothing will be in the space, it’s essential to make clean-up a breeze. Look for nonslip flooring so entering the mudroom
safely is not an issue. Although a mudroom is a utilitarian space, creature comforts can be added to integrate the space with the rest of the home. Cover a storage bench with indoor-outdoor fabric that coordinates to the colors used in a home.
Add some decorative drawer pulls and cabinet hardware to elevate the space. Washable throw rugs also can add some design appeal to the room. Mudrooms can be useful spaces that add function and value to homes.
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➡NYS Burn Ban continued from PAGE 3 municipalities have burn bans currently in effect. “New York state is fortunate to have some of the most qualified wildland firefighters in the country protecting our forests and communities,” said DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton. “New Yorkers can help keep them and our resources safe by working to prevent fires in the first place. We fully support Gov. Hochul’s decision to ban outdoor fires until conditions return to safer levels and continue to encourage New Yorkers to help conserve water so that we have an abundant supply for firefighting and other essential uses.” Recent dry conditions are resulting in a “high” fire danger for Western New York — including Cattaraugus and Allegany counties — as well as the Southern Tier, Lake Ontario Plains, St. Lawrence, Adirondack, High Peaks and Upper Hudson Champlain Fire
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Cattaraugus and Allegany counties also remain in “drought warning” status, according to the DEC. The high fire danger is due in part to gusty winds and lower relative humidities forecasted during an existing prolonged dry spell. Any notable rainfall from last
week was not areawide and while wind gusts are expected to calm down, dry conditions are expected to continue for at least another week. Since the beginning of August, Forest Rangers have responded to 64 wildland fires across the state, the governor’s office reported.
FRANKLINVILLE — State environmental regulators and Great Lakes Cheese have agreed to nearly half a million dollars in penalties from an August wastewater discharge and resulting fish kill in Ischua Creek. The New York Department of Environmental Conservation reported Oct. 6 that officials have approved a consent order with the Ohio-based cheese manufacturer to address issues after an Aug. 26 release of organic material through the authorized discharge point on the creek, which is believed to have caused more than 10,000 deaths of fish and other aquatic life. “Great Lakes Cheese violated the environmental laws and permits in place to protect the region’s precious
natural resources and under Gov. Kathy Hochul’s direction, DEC took quick and decisive action to hold the company accountable,” DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton said in a statement. “DEC’s enforcement action not only secures a large fine but also requires a project that will benefit environmental quality in the community and help it heal from the significant loss of tens of thousands of fish and other aquatic species. “I applaud DEC staff and our partners for the diligent chronicling of creek impacts, collaborating on requirements to bring operations into compliance and help local farmers, and continuing our stringent oversight of the facility,” Lefton added. Full operations at the Great Lakes Cheese continued on PAGE 8
health & Wellness
Food choices that can increase type 2 diabetes risk A healthy diet has been linked to a host of benefits that affect people every day. When people eat healthy, they can lower their risk for disease, maintain a healthy weight and benefit from improved energy levels that can help them get the recommended amounts of physical activity each day. As beneficial as a healthy diet can be, a poor diet can have just as big an impact in the opposite direction. Poor diet is linked to a host of negative outcomes, including a greater
risk for conditions like overweight and obesity that increase the chances a person develops type 2 diabetes. People concerned by the effects their dietary decisions may have on their risk for diabetes can take note of various items that can make a type 2 diabetes diagnosis more likely.
Sugary drinks
The United Kingdom-based Diabetes UK notes that sugary drinks, which include beverages like soft drinks and sweetened tea, can increase a person’s
risk for type 2 diabetes. In fact, a 2019 study from researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that increasing intake of sugar-sweetened beverages and 100 percent fruit juices by more than four ounces per day over a four-year period was associated with a 16 percent higher risk of diabetes. Studies have found that sugary drinks can quickly increase blood sugar levels, a spike that can lead to insulin resistance and the accumulation of fat in the liver, both of which are risk factors
for type 2 diabetes.
Sweets
“Sweets” is a broad and not easily defined term, but those concerned about food choices and diabetes should know that this category generally refers to candy, deep-fried desserts, cookies, and various baked goods. These foods tend to be high in sugar, and sugar consumption leads to the production of insulin. While that’s not necessarily bad, University Hospitals notes that if the pancreas is continually producing insulin,
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the body may eventually become insulin-resistant. Insulin resistance can interrupt normal body system responses and contribute to nerve damage. Excess sugar not used as energy also is stored as fat, which can lead to weight gain, a known risk factor for type 2 diabetes.
Refined carbohydrates
Diabetes UK notes that refined carbohydrates like white bread, white rice and sugar-heavy breakfast cereals also can elevate a person’s risk for type 2 diabetes. These foods
are digested rapidly, which can cause blood sugar levels to rise as the pancreas secretes insulin more quickly. When choosing carbs, individuals are urged to pick whole grains and fruits and vegetables, which take longer to digest and retain fiber and nutrients that are lost during the processing necessary to produce refined carbohydrates. Diet can be a useful tool in the fight against type 2 diabetes when individuals make healthy choices regarding the foods and beverages they consume.
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Early detection saves lives! Treatment options for breast cancer Breast cancer is marked by the formation of malignant cells in the various tissues of the breast. Family history and other factors like age increase a person’s risk for breast cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, the most common type of breast cancer is ductal carcinoma, which begins in the cells of the ducts and accounts for roughly 70 to 80 percent of all breast cancer cases. Ten to 15 percent of all breast cancer cases are lobular carcinoma, which begins in the lobes or lobules. After a person is diagnosed with breast cancer, a cancer care team will begin to discuss treatment options. It’s important to weigh all options carefully. By understanding breast cancer treatments beforehand, individuals can make more informed decisions should they
need to. The following are some treatment options for breast cancer. • Surgery: Breast cancer surgery typically involves a process to remove the cancer. A lumpectomy is a surgery that removes the tumor and some healthy tissues around it. This usually is reserved for a small cancer. Others may have a mastectomy to remove all of the breast tissue, including lobules, ducts, fatty tissue and some skin. A sentinel node biopsy may be needed to see if the cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes. In some cases, removing several lymph nodes is necessary if the cancer has spread. • Radiation: Radiation treatment employ high-energy rays or particles to destroy cancer cells. Radiation
can be used to help lower the chances that the cancer will come back after breast-conserving surgery. It also can be used if cancer has spread to other parts of the body. The American Cancer Society says external beam radiation therapy is the most common type of radiation therapy for women with breast cancer. • Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy involves anti-cancer drugs that may be injected or administered orally. The drugs travel throughout the bloodstream to reach cancer cells in most parts of the body. Chemotherapy may be given before surgery to shrink a tumor or afterwards to kill any cancer cells left behind or ones that may have spread. Since chemotherapys is systemic,
it can affect all areas of the body and may result in various side effects, according to the NCI. • Hormone therapy: Hormone therapy may be recommended for postmenopausal women who have been diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer that is hormone receptor positive or if the hormone receptor status is unknown. As the medications block certain hormones that some breast cancers are sensitive to, the cancer growth is stunted. Blocking the hormones also can cause the cancer cells to die, says the Mayo Clinic. • Targeted therapy: Targeted therapy utilizes medicines that attack specific chemicals in cancer cells. By blocking these chemicals, the treatment can cause cancer cells to die. The ACS says 15 to 20 percent of breast cancers make too much of a protein known as HER2. The most common targeted therapy medicines target HER2. • Immunotherapy: Immunotherapy boosts a person’s own immune system with certain medications to recognize and destroy cancer cells. A cancer care team may use any combination of breast cancer therapies to stall the growth of the cancer and stop it from coming back.
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Breast cancer terms to know A recent analysis from the Agency for Research on Cancer and collaborators estimated that 3.2 million new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed annually across the globe by 2050. That would mark a significant increase in annual cases since 2022, when the World Health Organization reported 2.3 million individuals were diagnosed with breast cancer. Though breast cancer affects millions of women and their support networks each year, it’s not always so easy to understand all of the terminology surrounding the disease. With that in mind, people recently diagnosed with the disease or those who know someone in such a position can learn these common terms to make their journey to recovery a little easier to navigate. • Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS): Many terms related to breast cancer can be scary, but DCIS is among the more welcoming
words a doctor may utter. DCIS is a noninvasive form of breast cancer that doctors may characterize as “stage 0.” Breast cancers identified as DCIS are very early stage and highly treatable. • Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Susan G. Komen®, an organization dedicated to raising breast cancer awareness, notes that IDC is a form of the disease that begins in the milk ducts but has spread into surrounding breast tissue and possibly into the lymph nodes or other parts of the body. • Lumpectomy: According to Susan G. Komen®, a lumpectomy is a surgical procedure that removes only the tumor and a small amount of tissue around it. Most of the breast skin and tissue is left in place during a lumpectomy.
• Mastectomy: A mastectomy is a surgical removal of the breast. Susan G. Komen® notes there are different types of mastectomy. A modified radical mastectomy removes the breast, the lining of the chest muscles and some of the lymph nodes in the underarm area. This procedure is used to treat early and local advanced breast cancer. A total mastectomy involves surgical removal of the breast but no other tissue or nodes. • Hormone receptor status: Hormone receptor status indicates whether or not a breast cancer requires hormones to grow. Susan G. Komen® notes a significant number of hormone receptors on a breast cancer cell indicate it needs the hormone to grow.
health conditions of a given individual’s biological family members. Family history of breast cancer is considered a risk factor for the disease. • Ki-67 Rate: Susan G. Komen® notes this is a common way to measure proliferation rate. The more cells the Ki-67 antibody attaches to in a given tissue sample, the more likely the tumor cells will grow and divide rapidly. • Local treatment: This refers to treatment that focuses on removing cancer from areas local to the breast, including the breast itself as well as the chest wall and lymph nodes in the underarm area. These are just a handful of terms that women diagnosed with breast cancer and their family members can learn to better understand the disease and the various ways it’s treated. Additional terminology can be found at komen.org.
• Family history: Family history refers to current and past
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➡Great Lakes Cheese continued from PAGE 6 plant on Route 16 at the Franklinville-Farmersville town line — including treating wastewater for discharge into the creek — are expected to resume “imminently,” according to the DEC, with government oversight of the treatment system.
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Company officials took responsibility for the discharge in a press release issued Monday evening. “Great Lakes Cheese realizes that the impacts on Ishcua Creek created significant concerns across the community, including among our neighbors, customers and our hard-working Franklinville employee-owners,” company officials stated. “We apologize to everyone affected. “As a result of our agreement with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, we will soon begin the process of re-starting our discharge under a controlled process. We will be doing so
in compliance with all state and federal regulatory requirements. “Thanks to our close collaboration with the DEC throughout the last several weeks, we are pleased to be moving forward in a positive direction,” GLC added. “We recognize the need to work every day to earn the trust of our stakeholders and community. Great Lakes Cheese remains committed to maintaining environmentally responsible operations that support more than 500 local employee-owners, dozens of New York family dairies, and the broader Farmersville and Franklinville communities.” Consent orders are given in lieu of lawsuits and serve to settle potential lawsuits. In exchange for fines, improvements and other stipulations, violators avoid heavier, compounding penalties. The fine includes $250,000 up front and $75,000 in a suspended penalty that would come into effect if the company fails to uphold the consent order, DEC noted. An additional $150,000
must be spent under the order for an environmental benefit project, the exact details of which were not released. “DEC will require strict adherence to the schedule of compliance under the Order and continue rigorous oversight of the Great Lakes Cheese facility while required work is performed,” DEC stated. “Violations of any provision of the Order, or future violations of applicable environmental laws or permits by Great Lakes Cheese will result in further enforcement.” The order includes in-stream monitoring at the facility’s wastewater treatment plant operations, changes to the wastewater treatment plant that discharged the improperly-treated waste, new plans to detect plant upsets to prevent future discharges, and work to abate hydrogen sulfide exceedances. A third party will be hired to monitor GLC’s activities related to the consent order. Additional work will be done on the biogas collection and control
system to ensure compliance with the company’s Air State Facility permit.
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Additional penalties could be coming, DEC officials reported. The agency also intends to pursue a Natural Resources Damage claim — a claim under federal and state law to restore, replace or purchase the equivalent of an injured resource. Natural resources under the claims may include a variety of resources, including land, water, air, flora and fauna. The plant began operations in 2024, with the first discharges of treated wastewater to the Ischua last October. The facility is permitted to discharge up to 900,000 gallons a day, with the plant reporting daily averages close to that amount each month since March. Fifteen discharge exceedances were reported in the first half-year of operation, including excess discharges of oxygen-depleated water, phosphorus, chlorine, and dissolved solids ranging from 16% to 711% above permitted levels. DEC reported that
four Notices of Violations were issued against GLC in June and July for various air, water, petroleum bulk storage and chemical bulk storage issues. However, DEC officials said the violations were unrelated to the fish kill incident. The company has been cited for wastewater-related issues several times in recent years. The GLC facility in Cuba, which was replaced by the Franklinville facility, was fined $6,250 by the state in April 2024 after a September 2023 brine discharge led to a fish kill on Griffin Creek, which feeds into Oil Creek. In Adams, Jefferson County, the GLC facility was fined over $80,000 for state wastewater violations between 2012 and 2022. State Sen. George Borello, R-Sunset Bay, thanked the DEC and the cheese manufacturer for their efforts moving forward. “The penalties announced against Great Lakes Cheese underscore the seriousness of the environmental harm to Ischua Creek and its surrounding ecosystem,” he said. “This outcome serves as an important
reminder of the responsibility all businesses share in protecting our natural resources. The senator called it “encouraging” that a portion of the penalty will support a local environmental project and that the company will contribute to the remediation of the creek. “These steps, while necessary, represent the beginning of a long process of restoration and rebuilding trust with the community,” Borrello added. “With significant improvements to its wastewater systems underway and a host of new monitoring plans in place, the company’s operations are expected to restart soon under strict oversight to ensure full compliance with environmental standards.” He lauded what he called DEC’s transparency in handling the matter and Great Lakes Cheese’s cooperation in addressing the violations and improving its operations. “Accountability, transparency and a genuine commitment to improvement are essential to ensuring this type of incident does not happen again,” Borrello said.