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More than $17,000 raised for USS Jason Dunham care packages BY JIM ECKSTROM
A campaign to send 300 Christmas care packages to the crew of the USS Jason Dunham has raised more than $17,000, with volunteers scheduled to pack the shipments Sunday in Belmont. Organizers reported $17,414.13 in monetary donations as of later October, along with donated supplies and care-package items from businesses, organizations, schools and residents in Allegany County and beyond. The ship is named for U.S. Marine Cpl. Jason Dunham, a Scio native who was posthumously
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awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in Iraq. On April 14, 2004, Dunham covered a grenade with his helmet and body to shield fellow Marines from the blast. He died of his
wounds eight days later, on April 22. His parents received the medal from President George W. Bush in 2007. The campaign initially sought to cover shipping costs for 300 packages. Organizers said money raised beyond that goal will help purchase additional packing supplies and items for crew members aboard the U.S. Navy destroyer. “We started with a goal of sending 300 packages, and the community has responded in a way that has exceeded our expectations,” said Shannon Harding, campaign
co-chair and president of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 808. “Every contribution, every donated item, every handmade card, and every volunteer hour matters. “We want these sailors to know that people here at home appreciate their service and are proud to support them,” she said. The Allegany County Sheriffs Association, Council 82, Local 3989, contributed $3,500, while Saputo donated $3,000 and seven boxes of personal-care products, snacks and other USS Jason Dunham continued on PAGE 4
Photo provided by U.S. Navy The USS Jason Dunham heads out to sea from Mayport, Fla. in late August.
Two new sponsors help brighten Wellsville’s 2nd Jingle & Glow
Photo provided From left are Kim Diehl, Jennifer White of White Imprints and Jingle & Glow chairs Jackie and Annie Comstock.
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Churches plan free Community of Care sessions in Friendship, Wellsville FRIENDSHIP — Churches in Friendship and Wellsville are accepting registrations for free fall Community of Care sessions on hands-only CPR, emergency preparedness and energy savings. The programs are hosted by the What God is Doing in Friendship NY church alliance and the Wellsville Area Ministerial Association, with facilitation by Allegany Hope. Emergency preparedness backpacks and energy savings kits will be available to participating households at designated sessions. The first program, hands-only CPR, will be offered Nov. 10 at Bible Baptist Church, 43 W. Main St. Sessions are scheduled for 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30 p.m., with each limited to 20 teens and adults. Registration is due Nov. 4. Participants should email WhatGodisDoing@outlook.com or call (585) 664-9989 and provide attendees’ names, addresses, phone numbers with
Photo provided Churches in Friendship and Wellsville will host New York state Citizen Preparedness Corps training presented by the New York National Guard.
area codes and email addresses. The American Heart Association presentations will focus on CPR using chest compressions. The sessions do not provide full CPR certification, which employers or other organizations may require. Casey Jones, director of Allegany Hope, said the initial sessions are a pilot to gauge interest in similar classes elsewhere in Allegany County and possible future free CPR certification and automated external defibrillator training. The Friendship alliance includes Bible
Baptist, First United Methodist and Followers of the Way–Nile Community churches. Jones said the churches began working together three years ago to support residents’ physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. Their outreach has included programs on emergency services, mental health, suicide prevention and substance use, as well as food distributions, concerts and activities for children and adults.
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also will host New York state Citizen Preparedness Corps training presented by the New York National Guard. Each attending household will receive a free emergency kit backpack. Sessions are scheduled from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 18 at Bible Baptist Church in Friendship and from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 19 at Brookside Wesley Church, 3469 Andover Road, Wellsville. Registration is required to receive a backpack. Participants can register at tinyurl.com/ Alco-Preparedness. Those without internet access can call Allegany Hope at (585) 664-9989. The training will cov-
er preparing for emergencies at home, at work and while traveling, including fires, floods, severe weather, extended power outages, accidents and domestic terrorism. Information about local emergency preparedness resources also will be provided. Emergency kits typically include first-aid supplies, a water container, a flashlight, an AM/FM radio, batteries, a glow stick, duct tape and work gloves.
Energy savings An energy savings program will be offered at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at First United Methodist Church, 21 W. Main St., Friendship.
Both sessions will cover the same material. The program, a repeat of a spring event, will explain ways to reduce energy use throughout the year and how eligible homeowners and renters can qualify for up to $10,000 in weatherization grants. Each participating household that registers will receive a free energy savings kit with items including light bulbs, weatherstripping and power outlets. To register, email WhatGodisDoing@ outlook.com or call (585) 664-9989. Provide attendees’ names, addresses, phone numbers with area codes and email addresses.
Sisters share lifelong love of art in Houghton exhibition HOUGHTON — Four sisters who studied art at Houghton University are sharing their latest work in an exhibition at their alma mater. “The Barry Sisters: Recent Work” opened Oct. 30 in the university’s Ortlip Gallery of Art and runs through Dec. 16. The exhibition features work by Sarah Morgan, Alice Drew, Juliet Bate and Colleen McCray, all Houghton graduates who majored in art.
Despite their shared background, each sister brings a distinct approach to her work. The exhibition includes Morgan’s precisely rendered still-life paintings, Drew’s porcelain tableware inspired by fine china, Bate’s large abstract oil paintings and McCray’s colorful mixed-media relief prints. An opening reception will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 7. Light refreshments will be served. The recep-
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Photo provided by Alfred State Alfred State architecture students present redevelopment proposals for the village of Andover to community members at the Andover Sports Banquet Center.
ANDOVER — Alfred State College architecture students presented redevelopment proposals for the village of
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“The students were incredibly professional, presented excellent work, and genuinely enjoyed discussing their ideas with residents,” DiRado said. Andover Mayor Tom Davis said the students’ presence in the community generated interest in the project. Residents also helped prioritize the proposals. “My hope is that we can implement the vision over time with the help of grant money and
volunteerism,” Davis said. The college’s Architecture Department has worked on similar planning and design projects with communities across the region, including Alfred, Angelica, Belfast, Belmont, Bolivar, Caneadea, Cuba, Fillmore, Friendship and Wellsville. A photo gallery and animated walking tours from Group 1 and Group 2 are available online.
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Three cylinders is more than enough power for the hills BY RAY MAGLIOZZI
Dear Car Talk: I recently bought a 2025 Ford Escape. My reason for buying a
new car was to have a reliable vehicle for day trips (I live in a mountainous area). I asked the salesman if it had a 4-cylinder engine —
he said yes. Now I’ve found out that it has a 3-cylinder engine! I’m so disappointed. Can a 3-cylinder engine handle mountain roads? Thanks! — Shannon Well, it’ll have no trouble handling those mountain roads on the way down, Shannon. Actually, misinformed/misleading salesman aside, the answer is yes, your Escape should do fine. If you look at engine trends over the past
➡USS Jason Dunham continued from PAGE 1 items, according to organizers. Other contributions included $1,500 from Casella Waste Management, $1,000 from the Allegany County Sons of the American Legion and $600 from Lounsberry Septic Service. Individual donors contributed a combined $3,874.13. American Legion posts, auxiliary units, Sons of the American Legion squadrons,
veterans’ groups and civic organizations also contributed. Walmart in Hornell provided a $50 gift card, Runnings in Wellsville donated a $200 gift card for supplies, and Tops Friendly Markets in Wellsville donated items. Students participating in the campaign include members of the Scio Central School History Club, Scio fifth- and sixth-graders, Wellsville art students and GVS el-
ementary students. Scio students are making cards to include in the packages. Harding said the campaign also has brought letters and personal accounts from veterans. “The messages, well wishes, and personal stories shared with me by veterans have been incredibly heartfelt,” Harding said. “They are a reminder of just how much these connections matter and why this effort is so important.” Organizers plan to include a donor list in the packages to show crew members who contributed. A community packing event was set for Nov. 1 at American Legion Herbert W. DeLong Post 808. The campaign was still accepting donations and volunteers. For more information, contact Harding at (716) 909-2601.
few decades, you’ll see that manufacturers are getting more power out of each cylinder than ever before. We can look at the Ford Escape as an example. The Escape was introduced in 2001. At the time, its 4-cylinder engine produced 130 horsepower, or 32.5 horsepower per cylinder. In 2025, the total output of the Escape’s optional, 4-cylinder engine was 250 horsepower. That’s 62.5 horsepower per cylinder. Nearly twice as
much power from each cylinder! So, it was probably natural for Ford’s engineers to ask the question: Hey, if we can produce that much power per cylinder now, do most people really still need four of them? Wouldn’t three be enough? And the answer was: yes. So, your 3-cylinder Escape produces a total of 180 horsepower. Or 40% more horsepower than the 4-cylinder Escape did just a couple of decades ago. The engine is also lighter, less expensive to manufacture and maintain, and gets better fuel economy. If it makes you feel any better, I bought a Bronco Sport last year. During my test drive, I actually thought it had a V6. But when I stopped and opened the hood to have a look, I
saw the three cylinders up front, but for the life of me, I couldn’t find the other bank of three cylinders against the firewall. It turned out to have the same engine as your Escape. I bought it, and the engine does everything it needs to do. I also recently drove one of GM’s 3-cylinder engines, which is even smaller than your Escape’s, and it was also great. So unless you’re towing your house or a full complement of Clydesdales around behind you, three cylinders ought to be plenty in day-to-day driving, even in the hills. Any resistance to 3-cylinder engines is likely psychological, and not coming from people like you or me who drove them and couldn’t tell the difference, Shannon. Enjoy your car.
➡Jingle & Glow continued from PAGE 1 presence in Wellsville, getting involved in community events is a wonderful way to build meaningful connections, and we look forward to seeing Jingle & Glow come to life.” The addition of 93-5 the Genny as a Sparkle Sponsor highlights the regional excitement surrounding the expanding festival, Comstock said. “We are thrilled to support Jingle and Glow because it captures exactly what this season is about: stepping away from the busy daily grind to share a magical experience with the people who matter most,” said Bob Smith, owner/operator of The Mountain 106.3 FM & 93.5 the Genny FM. “We look forward to extending the news of Jingle & Glow to the Bradford, Pa. community as well.” The second annual Jingle & Glow will take place Nov. 28 through Jan. 4 at Fassett Greenspace in Wellsville. The
lighting ceremony with Illumination Presenting Sponsor Baker-Swan Funeral Home and all other sponsors and volunteers is Nov. 28. It will coincide with the Wellsville Chamber of Commerce’s Hometown Holidays Parade, offering residents and visitors an opportunity to kick off the holiday season together. Organized by the Thelma Rogers Genealogical Historical Society, Jingle & Glow celebrates the holiday season while encouraging families to gather, enjoy the community, and discover the local
businesses and organizations that make Wellsville special. Organizers extended thanks to all the sponsors, donors, and volunteers whose generosity is helping make the second annual celebration possible. Sponsorship opportunities for Jingle & Glow 2026 are still available. Individuals, businesses, and organizations interested in supporting this growing community tradition are encouraged to contact Jackie Comstock at (585) 593-4551 for more information.
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Wellsville resident seeks help with sidewalk repair BY KATHRYN ROSS
WELLSVILLE — Much of the village board meeting on Oct. 26 revolved around a senior citizen’s concern about a sidewalk. Well-known local exercise coach Sally Dannheim asked for the help of the board to repair the sidewalk in front of her home on Grover Street. Typically, it is the responsibility of the property owner to pay for the installation of new sidewalks. However, in Dannheim’s case, her son-in-law, Ron Wightman, suggests the cost of the repair of the sidewalk should fall on the village. “The village planted the tree between the curb and the sidewalk, and its roots buckled the sidewalk,” he said. Dannheim has already been sued after one person fell while bringing her flowers, Wightman said. Her insurance company is demanding that the problem be alleviated and has threatened to cancel her policy if there is no progress towards fixing the problem. Department of Public Works Supervisor Brad Mattison said there are plans to
remove the tree stump, which remains after the tree was cut down by the village. The stump is located between the sidewalk and the curb. No time has been scheduled, he said, because it is getting late in the season. “Our contractor can remove the stump in the winter if the ground isn’t too frozen,” he said. Removing the stump will require at least two panels, possibly three, of the sidewalk to be replaced. Gravel will be used to fill the spaces until new concrete slabs can the poured, he said. Wightman and Dannheim both repeated that the matter is time sensitive. The insurance company is demanding progress or threatening cancellation of her policy. As for the cost of replacing the sidewalk, Mayor Ed Fahs commented the matter would have to be taken to the village attorney, adding that it could take some time before the board has an answer for her. As for the urgency, Mattison said he will contact his “tree person” and try to get an answer as to when he can remove the stump and will report back to
the board. Wightman asked if there was a transcript or recording of the meeting so Dannheim can assure the insurance company that the matter is being addressed. They were informed that a copy of the board minutes, for proof of action, will be provided to them. Fahs told Dannheim the board is looking into a grant which provides funding for sidewalk replacement. In another matter, the board discussed and resolved to sign the new Fire Protection Agreement with the town. The contract for $330,050 dealing with the cost of operating the fire department is split 50/50 between the town and village. The town also pays an additional $36,000 for rural apparatus, used strictly in the town, and an additional $7000 for maintenance of that apparatus. Trustee Mike Roeske will present the contract to the town board for its November meeting. It has already been approved by the fire companies and signed by the mayor. Following that, the board discussed a request from the county dispatch services for state approval of a 25-
year retirement plan for 911 dispatchers. After a brief discussion, the board resolved to sign the request. It will be forwarded to Governor Kathy Hochul’s desk. The board also approved a request, via Trustee Ken Didion, to designate Nov. 28 for the Hometown Holiday parade and fireworks display. After receiving complaints, the board decided to crack down on tractor-trailers parked overnight in the Lagoon area at Island Park. The presence of the trucks interferes with Little League and youth football and other events, which take place in the park, Fahs said. The request will be directed to the town, which owns the park. The village would like to see signs installed prohibiting overnight parking. In a brief discussion of the condition of the building at 96 Railroad Ave., where part of the building collapsed in May, it was noted the building is not secure. The police department recently received notification that two young boys were seen going into the destroyed section of the structure. When police responded they did not see anyone.
The board decided the owner will be notified to secure the building, or the village will be forced to take further action regarding the condition of the building. Mattison advised the board that he had received a request from the New York State Department of Transportation to extend the village water line 1.2 miles to the Route 417 facility. He said the DOT had offered to fund the project. Extending the line will allow for 16 or so properties along the route be hooked into the village water
supply. However, the town board must approve the project. The DOT, village and town would be involved in the project. The board will investigate the proposal. Before adjourning the board gave permission for the Police Department to sell, via Teitsworth Auction, an unused 2021 police car with a little more than 75,000 miles on it, as well as an impounded ATV and scooter, to the highest bidder. The next meeting of the board will take place Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. in the village hall at 23 N. Main St.
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Cuba Council of Churches sponsors Holiday Assistance CUBA — With the help of the Cuba Chamber of Commerce, the Cuba Council of Churches will again offer their Holiday Assistance program to families in the Cuba-Rushford School District. Through the collaboration, families can
receive nonperishable foods, a voucher for Cuba Giant, toys for children and youth (16 and under) and a voucher for toys or gifts at Cuba Pharmacy. Applications are available at the CRCS Elementary and Middle schools. They are also at the Head Start facility
in Cuba, Cuba Circulating Library, and Cuba First Baptist Church. A simple form indicating children, ages and needs for families should be filled out, returned to the schools or to First Baptist before Nov 16. The distribution day is Dec 10. Each applicant will be assigned a pick-
up time for that day. The Cuba Chamber sponsors the toys for children and is an integral part of the program and Cuba Pharmacy obtains a special inventory for holiday shopping. It is through the cooperation of all the agencies that this mission has become so successful, organizers said. In 2025, 125 children were served (approximately 80 families).
Couples or individuals who are struggling are also invited to participate in the food portion of the program. Those wishing to support Holiday Assistance can donate nonperishable foods on Dec 7 (take to Cuba First Baptist 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.). Gently used coats and jackets are also accepted for distribution. Financial donations are so appreciated and
can be made by checks payable to: Cuba Council of Churches with “holiday assistance “ in the memo line. These can be delivered or mailed to David Chamberlain (coordinator), c/o Cuba First Baptist Church, 17 South St., Cuba, N.Y., 14727. Anyone wishing to help with the process should contact Chamberlain at (585) 968-1531 for more information.
Schumer, in Olean, pushes for ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Medicaid cut repeal BY BOB CLARK
The top Democrat in the U.S. Senate met with area health officials about reversing cuts to Medicaid ahead of midterm elections. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, D-NY, spoke with local health care leadersOct. 29 at the Southern Tier Health Care System headquarters in Olean about restoring cuts to Medicaid and improving access to healthcare in the region. The visit came five days before the midterm general election. “You don’t have the
population density (of larger communities). You don’t have as many people here, but you deserve to have that CT scan,” Schumer said, noting the need goes beyond just health. “To have a strong rural healthcare system is so, so vital to having a robust economy.” Schumer noted that cuts to health care programs made by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed in 2025 are expected to have major financial impacts on area healthcare providers after the bill cut Medicaid spending by $911 billion over the next 10 years, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
An estimated 10 million people are expected to lose insurance coverage. Among the provisions, one going into effect Jan. 1 will require adults under 65 in the Medicaid expansion group and other programs to provide proof of work or other activities every six months to remain eligible. In addition, most non-U.S. citizens, including groups like refugees and asylum seekers, lost access to the program. The bill also allowed Affordable Care Act premium tax credits to expire in 2025. Schumer continued on PAGE 10
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How to lend veterans a helping hand Members of the military play an important role in keeping the peace and preservering the freedoms that democracy enables. Veterans of the United States Armed Forces are celebrated each November 11 on Veterans Day. It’s important that residents in communities big and small take time on Veterans Day to recognize their brave neighbors who served in the Armed Forces. But support for veterans should not begin and end in mid-November. Indeed, there’s much anyone can do to lend veterans a helping hand all year long.
• Volunteer with local veteran assistance organizations and programs. Serving in the military is not easy, and many veterans who serve or served confront serious issues upon returning from combat or leaving the military. The Commit-
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These states are home to the greatest percentage of U.S. veterans which accounts for roughly 9.4 percent of the state’s adult population. 3. Virginia: Perhaps not surprising given its proximity to the nation’s capital, Virginia is home to a sizable veteran population that accounts for 9.2 percent of its roughly 6.68 million adults.
By the end of 2023, the United States was home to more than 18 million individuals who had served in the country’s military. That figure, based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the Department of Veterans Affairs and surveys conducted by the Pew Research Center, represents individuals from all walks of life. Veterans come from diverse personal backgrounds, and they also
call a wide range of states home. The USCB reports that some state populations feature a greater percentage of veterans than others. The share of the adult population that has served in the U.S. military is highest in these 10 states. 1. Alaska: More than 10 percent of Alaska’s 533,000 adult residents have served in the military.
2. Wyoming: The 2020 U.S. Census indicated Wyoming is the least populated state in the country. Despite that, the Equality State is home to a veteran population of just over 42,000,
4. Maine: Though it’s another state like Wyoming that does not boast an especially large adult population (a little more than 1.1 million individuals), Maine is home to more than 101,000 veterans. 5. Montana: The Treasure State features an adult population of just
under 884,000, and 8.9 percent of those individuals (roughly 79,000 people) served in the U.S. military. 6. South Carolina: The Palmetto State is home to more than 344,600 veterans, and those individuals make up just under 8.5 percent of the state’s adult population. 7. Nevada: Among the roughly 2.5 million adults who call Nevada home, nearly 206,000 (roughly 8.3 percent) are veterans. 8. New Mexico: More than 136,000 veterans live in The Land of Enchantment, accounting for 8.3 percent of the state’s adult population.
9. South Dakota: Like Alaska, Wyoming and Montana, South Dakota does not boast a particularly large adult population (roughly 685,000). However, more than 8.2 percent of adults who live in The Mount Rushmore State are U.S. military veterans. 10. Hawaii: The Aloha State rounds out the top 10, as the island state in the Pacific Ocean is home to nearly 90,000 U.S. military veterans, which accounts for 8.2 percent of its total adult population. This Veterans Day, individuals in all 50 states are urged to thank local veterans for their sacrifices and service.
How to lend veterans a helping hand VA. Those looking to lend a helping hand to veterans can offer to help those with disabilities manage daily life. Offers to shop for a disabled veteran’s groceries, drive a veteran to doctor’s appointments, help a veteran with lawn care or other household chores, or even invite a veteran over for dinner once per
week are great ways to show veterans their sacrifices are appreciated and not forgotten. • Propose and gather support for community events celebrating veterans. There’s no end to the ways communities can recognize the veterans who live among them. Community-based events rec-
ognizing local veterans ensure residents know who among their neighbors served and helped to secure and protect their freedoms and way of life. When communities host events to honor local veterans, volunteer to serve at such events and work to promote them through word-ofmouth and avenues
like social media. Residents can even propose new events that raise awareness about local veterans and encourage them to share their stories with their neighbors. Veterans Day can serve as a catalyst that encourages residents to make a concerted effort to lend a hand to veterans in need throughout the year.
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4 fall home power steps to prepare for cold weather, starting with a solar generator (BPT) — The fall season means clocks fall back, and every November, standard time returns with a familiar set of seasonal rituals. Once you’ve gone around the house adjusting all your clocks, you probably dive right into your seasonal home maintenance, changing smoke alarm batteries, swapping the furnace filter and giving the chimney a thorough inspection before the first big temperature dips. These tasks are vital, but there’s another critical step many homeowners overlook: preparing for winter power outages. Winter weather, including snow, ice and freezing rain, accounted for 23% of weather-related major U.S. outages between 2000 and 2023, according to Climate Central. And the hits keep coming. Earlier this year, Winter Storm Iona knocked out power to nearly 2 million customers nationwide (PowerOutage.us). In 2021, Winter Storm Uri cut power to about 4.5
million Texas customers, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), and those who lost it went an average of 42 hours without electricity (KUT). Adding a solid backup power plan to your fall checklist ensures your home stays warm, safe and lit no matter what severe winter weather throws your way. Outages are getting longer and more common. In 2024, U.S. customers averaged 11 hours without power, which is nearly twice the average of the prior decade (EIA). And this year especially, grid operators warn that extreme winter condi-
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home improvement like Jackery’s solar generator series. These solar powered generators are designed to keep your home running during an outage. For example, the HomePower 3600 Plus can connect to home circuits through a transfer switch and is built to last over 16 years. The HomePower 3600 Plus solar generator bundle from Jackery delivers 7.2kWh of capacity for the same price as a typical 5kWh system, so you get more backup power without spending more. Built for longer outages, the HomePower 3600 Plus pairs 3600W of output with 3584Wh of capacity. As your needs grow, add battery packs to expand up to 21kWh, enough to keep your fridge running for up to 14 days. And because it runs quietly with no fumes, it can
stay safely indoors, recharging from the wall or the sun. Safety is built in, too: Jackery is The Most Trusted Safety-First Solar Generator Brand, according to Frost & Sullivan. To help you get ready for the upcoming season, Jackery’s in-house former electrician Beau Tyrrel shares a four-step fall home power check that can turn Daylight Saving Time into a calming, winter-ready ritual. Top it off: If you have a home backup battery or solar generator, make sure it’s charged to 100% before the season starts. Batteries can lose some charge when sitting in storage during the warmer months, so make sure yours is fully ready for any unexpected outages. Make a list: Write down the things that matter most to you when the lights go out, such as the fridge, your phones, the Wi-Fi router and a light source. This way you can make sure these items are connected to backup power in case of an outage. To help calculate how much home backup you would be ideal for your home, check out Jack-
ery’s “How To Choose” guide. Give the battery a test run: To make sure you’re ready for whatever the season brings, do an “in-case-of-emergency” test. Plug in the items from your essentials list and test how they all work together. This helps you see how long your backup power will last ahead of when you need it. And if you need additional backup capacity, Jackery’s wide range of modular solar generators allow you to add capacity on as your needs grow. Find your batteries a cozy spot: Once you’ve charged up your backup power source and given it a test drive, be sure to store it safely. It’s best to store it in a dry, room-temperature space rather than a cold garage or shed to preserve its capability, efficiency and overall lifespan. Follow these steps for a smooth transition into the cooler months and reliable backup power when you need it most. Learn more about affordable home backup and solar generator options at www.Jackery. com.
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Rotary Club of Belmont spruces up signs The Belmont Rotary Club recently helped beautify village by repairing and repainting Belmont’s welcome signs. Fundraising and donations made the project possible, while club members removed the signs, painted the posts and reinstalled the restored signs. Wendy Skinner, who designed the original signs, completed the artwork. Wendy and Don Skinner were thanked for their work on the project, along with the Rotary members and Club President Mark Hand.
Overall, New York estimates that the state will lose $13.5 billion per year because of the new federal health care cuts, Schumer said, and around 40,000 people in the 23rd Congressional District are expected to lose coverage. Schumer introduced the Protecting Health Care And Lowering Costs Act in July to reverse the cuts. The Senate version of the bill has 46 co-sponsors and the House of Representatives version has 145 cosponsors. However, no Republicans have signed on to the bill. That said, Schumer said he is seeking Republican support for
the measure. He noted previous work with Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, on rural healthcare issues “to try to keep this issue as bipartisan as possible.” Schumer also encouraged attendees to have their employees call U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-Pendleton, and ask for his support to restore the cuts. This comes as local facilities are under pressure, said Olean General Hospital CEO Brad Chapman. “We’re on pace to lose $40 million this year,” Chapman said, with 70% of the hospital’s revenue coming from federal programs. Half of revenue comes from Medicare, while
20% comes from Medicaid. The hospital’s fellow Upper Allegheny Health System facility, the Bradford Regional Medical Center, shut down many of its operations this year, including the emergency department and maternity ward. Intandem CEO Mari Howard noted that 80% of those served by the agency are on Medicaid. “Our folks are totally dependent on us, and totally dependent on the system,” she said, noting that cuts to Medicaid threaten individuals who are unable to take care of themselves, including many of the individu-
als with developmental disabilities served by Intandem. “It’s crucial — I don’t want to be dramatic, but people will die.” Universal Primary Care CEO Brett Lawton noted that the majority of patients served by the organization are on Medicaid. “Of our 14,000 patients, around 9,000 are enrolled in Medicaid,” he said, of which around 1,000 are expected to lose coverage. “If people lose insurance, people might go to the ER,” putting more pressure on the hospital. He noted the nonprofit works with the University of Pitts-
burgh and the University at Buffalo for residency work, but retention is difficult without higher pay. “It costs us more to recruit them here,” he said, a sentiment shared by other health officials at the meeting. “We are able to retain some of those physicians,” said Dr. Muhammed Javed, chair of the Olean General board of directors. He said that the new physicians assistant program at St. Bonaventure University has also helped fill a gap in the healthcare landscape. “Every class we are able to retain three or four people — even from California.”