Allegany County Community Source 12/24/21

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Volunteers turn out for Wreaths Across America in Cuba

BY KATHRYN ROSS

Photos by Kathryn Ross (Above) Volunteers place a wreath on the grave of a veteran in Cuba Cemetery on Saturday as part of the Wreaths Across America program. (Below) Volunteers spread out to place wreaths.

CUBA — The giant flag drooped on the flagpole, a low cover of gray clouds s pre ad across t h e va ll e y, a n d t h e sky spit r a i n drops, but that didn’t stop more than one hundred people from placing Christmas wreaths on veterans’ graves in the Cuba Cemetery, Saturday.

It was Allegany County’s part of the national Wreaths Across America program which saw hundreds of thousands of wreaths placed not only across the country, but also in American military cemeteries world-wide.

Here it was hosted by the Catherine Schuyler Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and organized by Cuba member

Mary Lindquist. It occurred only in Cuba, because this is the fi rst year and organizers are needed from other towns and villages to pull off a county-wide event, Lindquist said.

As it was DAR members and other officials placed wreaths on the Veteran’s Memorial in Belmont earlier in the day.

Lindquist had no idea how many people would show up to help place the 550 wreaths on veterans’ graves.

Even as more and more people from mitten clad children to rain-coated, greyheaded-adults made their way along the narrow cemetery road to a gathering point Lindquist said, “This is going exactly how I expected. I had hoped for a bigger turnout, but with the way things are, and the weather I’m happy for the people who did come out.”

With the coronavirus resurging and the county’s statistics growing, most of those present wore masks underneath their hoods and hats.

The regent of the county’s

DAR chapter, Kimberly Marie Conroy led a small introductory service thanking everyone for coming out to the event. She said, “Wreaths Across America Day has a simple mission, to remember fallen US veterans, honor those who serve and teach children the value of freedom. This important day is an annual event that takes place every third Saturday in December at cemeteries in the US, at sea and abroad.

This year the Catherine Schuyler chapter along with the Cuba community and Allegany County organizations have its fi rst Wreaths Across America in Cuba. The inspiration for this year’s theme came from a statement made by United States Army Chief of Staff General James C. McConville. In a recent interview he said, ‘We stand on the shoulders of heroes that have gone before us and really what we strive to do is live up to their legacy.’”

Conroy told those gathered, “Your presence here today and that of the thousands of people gathering across

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Clarity Wellness Community welcomes Lewis back at exec director WELLSVILLE — Clarity Wellness Community has announced the appointment of Kate Lewis as executive director.

Lewis started with Clarity in December 2012 and

worked as PROS program director until 2016, at which time she was promoted to director of clinical operations.

In 2018, Lewis was promoted to associate executive director wherte she worked

until January 2021. After serving as behavioral health service line director at Arnot Health in Elmira, Lewis chose to return to Clarity, effective this coming Jan. 1.

Lewis earned her Bachelor

of Science in Social Work from SUNY Brockport and her Master of Social Work with mental health, health and disability concentration from the University at Buffalo.

Lewis has extensive experience working with behavioral health, not only having great relationships with other agencies in the community but also actively participating in regional and

statewide planning groups helping set strategic vision for policy development.

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Allegany County sales taxes jumped again in November More sales taxes have been collected in the region in the first 11 months of 2021 than in either of the last two years, state authorities announced Dec. 20.

The Office of the State Comptroller, in its monthly local sales tax collections report, saw Western New York and every county and city in the region recording higher monthly and year-to-date totals than in 2019 or 2020 — even with the holiday shopping season included.

“As has been the case the past several months, November’s sales tax collections were greatly improved over last year,” Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said.

“Although the bulk of holiday spending is expected to be reflected in December collections, November collections may have benefited from earlier shopping this year.”

The five counties and two cities with independent sales tax collections in the region all saw large gains in sales

tax collections in November over the same month in 2020 — double-digit percentages, and almost 26% in the city of Olean. All seven reporting agencies saw doubledigit increases compared to November 2019, as well.

In Allegany County, sales tax receipts in November were $1.85 million, up 14.1% over November 2020 and 10.2% over November 2019.

In the year to date, the county has recorded $24.16 million in sales tax receipts, up

16.7% over the first 11 months of 2020. Compared to all of 2019, sales tax receipts for just January through November of this year are 7.99% higher.

In Cattaraugus County, sales tax receipts in November were $3 million, up 8.7% over November 2020 and 15.69% over November 2019. In the year to date, the county has recorded $42.53 million in sales tax receipts, up 18.4% over the first 11 months of 2020. Compared to all of 2019, sales tax receipts

for just January through November of this year are 5.94% higher.

In the city of Olean, sales tax receipts in November were $393,053, up 25.8% over November 2020 and 16.38% over November 2019. In the year to date, the city has recorded $4.67 million in sales tax receipts, up 22% over the first 11 months of 2020.

Compared to all of 2019, sales tax receipts for just January through November of this year are 7.92% higher.

Allegany County 3 more deaths COVID deaths BELMONT — Total COVID-19 case counts neared the 7,000 mark on Dec. 20, state and county health officials reported.

Allegany County Department of Health officials reported 104 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend, bringing the total to date to 6,990. State health officials reported that 24 of those cases were identified on Dec. 20.

The county reported its 6,000th case on Nov. 27 — 23 days prior. The 5,000th case was reported Nov. 2, 26 days earlier.

As of Dec. 20, case counts included 6,680 recoveries. In addition, 580 active quarantine and isolation orders were in effect.

Officials reported 71 breakthrough cases among the fully vaccinated in the last week, making up 27.5% of the 258 cases reported over seven days.

County officials reported they will not be providing weekly information on positive case counts by age, gender or ZIP code until Jan. 3 due to the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

The state Department of Health reported four deaths over the past week, including one on Dec. 20. State officials had reported 131 deaths among county residents at state-licensed facilities.

County officials reported two deaths on Dec. 20 — a 70-yearold woman and an 88-yearold man. Those deaths

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brought the total of deaths reported directly to the county to 82, as the county receives reports of all deaths inside the county’s borders, including those occurring at home or in hospice care which are not tracked in the state data.

WHILE THE COUNTY continues to see the lowest vaccination rate in the state, numbers jumped again in the last week as more residents get vaccinated.

The state reported Dec. 20 that 47.9% of county residents have received at least one dose — up more than two percentage points in a week, compared to 1.6 points from the week before — including now 55.5% of adults.

The number of adults with one dose also increased by

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two points in the last week.

Residents with completed vaccines now make up 44.2% of the population, an increase of 1.7 points over the last week.

By comparison, 76.7% of state residents have at least one dose, including 88% of adults. Those with a full vaccine series make up 69% of state residents, including 80.1% of adults. Five counties have more than 90% of the population with at least one dose. Allegany County is the only county in the state with an under-50% first dose percentage.

ON DEC. 16, all 15 Allegany County legislators have urged residents to consider getting COVID-19 vaccines.

In a letter distributed to news media and social media platforms, the Allegany County Board of Legislators called on residents to seek vaccines as case counts continue to spike in the county and a higher death toll is recorded.

“The Allegany County Board of Legislators is concerned for the health and safety of Allegany County residents,” the letter states.

“The Board encourages residents of Allegany County to get vaccinated to help reduce the number of COVID

cases, overload at our hospitals, stress on our healthcare workers and possible deaths.

We are all in this together and together we can reduce the horrible impact of COVID in our communities.”

The letter was signed by all 15 members of the board — all Republicans. Legislator David Decker, R-Cuba, did add a note, “No mandates or lockdowns” to his signature.

In the city of Salamanca, sales tax receipts in November were $59,525, up 23.3% over November 2020 and 13.02% over November 2019. In the year to date, the city has recorded $741,646 in sales tax receipts, up 16% over the first 11 months of 2020.

Compared to all of 2019, sales tax receipts for just January through November of this year are 9.92% higher.

In Western New York, sales tax receipts in November were $96.78 million, up 23.3% over November 2020 and 12.5% over November 2019. In the year to date, the region has recorded $1.14 billion in sales tax receipts, up 17.9% over the first 11 months of 2020. Compared to all of 2019, sales tax receipts for just January through November of this year are 2.86% higher.

Local increases were on par with others in the state.

New York City’s estimated collections totaled $696 million, an increase of 12.6% – or nearly $78 million – when compared to November of 2020, the comptroller reported, and nearly every county experienced significant yearover-year growth in collections for November.

Rockland County saw the largest increase at 51%, followed by Cayuga County with a 40% increase and St. Lawrence County with a 32% increase.

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Why is tire rotation so important?

Vehicle owners need to keep maintenance on the mind to ensure their cars and trucks are operating at peak capacity. Various components should be checked and serviced at key intervals. Oil changes and fluid top-offs are part of routine maintenance, but it can be easy to forget about other important parts of the vehicle, including

tires.

Rotating tires is vital to their upkeep. Bridgestone Tires advises that tire rotation involves routinely repositioning a vehicle’s tires in specific patterns from front to back and side to side.

According to Big O

Tires, the front tires tend to wear on the outside edges because the tire leans over when a driver turns a corner. The rear tires just follow the front ones, so they usually wear more evenly. By leaving tires in place, the outside edges on the front tires will wear down m u c h faster

than the rest and those tires will need to be replaced sooner. Rotation may be required by tire warranties. Rotation also keeps the tires working properly.

Experts generally advise tire rotation every 6,000 to 8,000 miles, even if they do not show any signs of wear.

It is challenging to determine if weather treads are uneven or how much wear has been sustained just by looking at them. Rotating tires can prolong the life of tires and decrease how frequently they need to be replaced.

Rotating tires keeps the tread depth uniform and helps maintain traction and consistent handling across all four tires. Bridgestone says the tire rotation pattern that is best for a particular vehicle depends on the type of tire being used. Patterns are recommended by the standardizing body of the tire industry, called The Tire and Rim Association, Inc. Individuals can consult with professional mechanics about the proper way to rotate tires.

Many tire manufacturers or

automotive stores that have sold customers tires also will do tire rotations — some free of charge.

In addition to proper traction, minimizing uneven tire treads causes the vehicle to be more balanced, advises Wrench, a mobile auto repair and maintenance company.

This enables the driver to have more control even when roads are slippery. Many auto service centers will then

align and balance tires after they have been rotated. At this time the mechanic will likely check brakes as well, since it is easy to see and reach them when the tires are off.

Tire rotation is an important component of vehicle maintenance. Check with a qualified automotive professional to see if it’s time to have your vehicle’s tires rotated.

Is tea or coffee the healthier choice?

Millions of people consume coffee or tea, with some even enjoying multiple cups of these caffeinated beverages daily. Coffee is known to perk a person up in the morning, while tea is touted as a relaxing drink that can ease away stress. Some may wonder if one of these popular beverages is more beneficial for overall health than the other.

Both, it turns out, have distinctive benefits.

Coffee and certain teas contain caffeine, a powerful stimulant for the central nervous system. Caffeine may improve endurance exercise outcomes and improve mental alertness. Healthline says that caffeine may reduce type

2 diabetes risk by improving insulin sensitivity. In addition, moderate caffeine intake has been linked to protective effects against dementias, metabolic syndrome and non-alcoholic fatt y liver disease. Since coffee tends to have higher concentrations of caffeine than black tea (95 mg vs. 47 mg in an eight-ounce serving), it can provide more caffeine-related benefits than tea.

Both tea and coffee have high levels of antioxidants that can help people reduce their risk for certain illnesses. The National Cancer Institute reports that antioxidants in both tea and coffee have been shown to slow the

growth of cancerous tumors.

Tea may help lower cholesterol and the polyphenols in tea could boost good bacteria in the gut, according to Eat This, Not That! People may be more inclined to drink more coffee and tea so they

can consume more antioxi- similar health benefits, and than the other. dants. However, excess cof- one isn’t necessarily better fee consumption can make people jittery from too much caffeine. Since tea has less caffeine, it might make for a better choice.

But tea and coffee provide

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Johnson marks 25 years with Cutco/KA-BAR OLEAN — Kim Johnson, president and CFO and administrative officer of KABAR, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cutco Corporation, celebrated 25 years with the company on Dec. 16.

Johnson joined Cutco International on Dec. 16, 1996, as an accountant/ analyst. Joining KA-BAR in December 1999 as a staff accountant, she was also administrative manager and vice president of fi nance and administration before being promoted to her current position on May 4, 2010.

A graduate of SUNY Geneseo and St. Bonaventure University, Johnson lives in Wellsville with her husband, Dan. Photo provided Kim Johnson

Wreaths Across continued from 1 America, is a tribute to those lost troops and their families.

It is a way to say we remember the soldiers who shivered and starved through the winter at Valley Forge, the doughboys who crouched in the muddy trenches of France, the platoons who patrolled the hazy jungles of Vietnam and the young men and women who patrolled the mountains of Afghanistan. We remember and honor them all.”

Conroy went on to explain the etiquette of placing a wreath. Red flags indicated the graves to be decorated.

Participants were told to remove the tag on the wreath, say the veteran’s name and thank them for their service and to take a moment of silence in their honor.

Conroy also introduced state Senator George Borrello, R-Sunset Bay, who presented the DAR chapter with a proclamation honoring them for their participation and bringing Wreaths Across America to the county.

In addition, Cuba Mayor Michelle Miller and Cuba Town Supervisor Lee James both thanked the DAR for bringing the event to Cuba.

Miller said, “It is heartbreaking to see how many people from Cuba have served in the military.”

Concluding the service, members of the Allegany County Veterans Organization placed eight wreaths around the flagpole honoring members of all branches of the military. Taps echoed through the graveyard before those in attendance headed toward two pick-up trucks laden with wreaths.

Clutching one or two or carrying several on a pole, the volunteers spread out across the hilly cemetery to place the Christmas wreaths on veterans’ graves.

Historian Tom Taylor mapped the military graves in the cemetery and according to his fi ndings, there is one grave which bears the remains of a Revolutionary War soldier who settled in the area following the end of the War for Independence.

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NY Air Guard members will help NORAD Track Santa on Christmas Eve ROME, NY – The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) will celebrate its 66th year of tracking Santa Claus this Christmas Eve and the New York Air National Guardsmen and Royal Canadian Air Force personnel at the Eastern Air Defense Sector are ready to help.

“We’re delighted to support NORAD’s Santa tracking operations,” said Col. Paul M. Bishop, EADS Commander.

“I can assure everyone that EADS will do everything in its power to assist Santa with his critical mission.”

The NORAD Tracks Santa website, www.noradsanta. org, launched December 1 and features Santa’s North Pole Village, a holiday countdown, games, a movie theater, holiday music, webstore and more. The website is available in eight languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese and Chinese.

The official NORAD Tracks Santa app is also in the Apple App and Google Play stores, so parents and children can

count down the days until Santa’s launch on heir smart phones and tables. Tracking opportunities are also offered through social media on Facebook, Twitter YouTube and Instagram, as well as on partner platforms Bing, Amazon Alexa and OnStar.

Starting at 4 a.m. EST on December 24, website visitors can see updates as Santa makes preparations for his fl ight. Then, at 6 a.m. EST, children and parents can call to inquire about Santa by dialing the toll-free number 1-877-Hi-NORAD (1-877-4466723) where they will either speak to a live phone operator or hear a recorded update.

Due to COVID concerns, the NORAD Tracks Santa Operations Center will have fewer phone operators, so callers who not reach a volunteer with hear a regularly updated recording as to Santa’s current location.

Anytime on December 24, Amazon Alexa users can ask for Santa’s location through the NORAD Tracks Santa skill for Amazon Alexa and OnStar subscribers can press

the OnStar button in their vehicles to located Santa. Santa Trackers can also use the Bing search engine to learn of Santa’s location.

Tracking Santa has been a tradition since 1955 when a local newspaper advertisement informed children they could call Santa directly – only the contact number was misprinted. Instead of reaching Santa, the phone rang through to the crew commander on duty, U.S. Air Force Col. Harry Shoup, at the Continental Air Defense Command Operations Center, the predecessor to NORAD. Shoup was quick to realize a mistake had been made and assured the child he was Santa. Shoup then assigned a duty officer to continue answering calls. Thus, a holiday tradition was born, which NORAD has carried on since it was created in 1958.

Each year since NORAD has reported Santa’s location on December 24 to millions of children and families around the world.

A bi-national Canadian and American command,

NORAD’s top priority is the defense of North America.

NORAD employs a network of space-based, aerial and ground-based sensors, airto-air refueling tankers and fighter aircraft on alert, controlled by a sophisticated command and control network to detect, deter, and defend against aerial threats that originate outside or within North American airspace.

EADS is located at the Griffiss Business and Technology Park in Rome, New York, and is part of the Continental U.S. NORAD Region-1st Air Force (CONR1AF), which is located at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. Responsible for the air defense of the eastern U.S., EADS is composed of the New York Air National Guard’s 224th Air Defense Group, a Canadian Forces detachment, U.S. Army and Navy liaison officers, federal civilians and contractors.

EADS also has two detachments in the National Capital Region.

BolivarRichburg moved to remote learning BOLIVAR — BolivarRichburg Central School District moved to virtual learning for the last three school days of the calendar year.

“After consulting with the District’s medical director and due to the high infection rate in the community and district, we will be switching to 100% virtual learning district-wide starting (Dec. 20),” Superintendent Michael Retzlaff said in a statement, adding the district will host three days of online classes before the start of the holiday break. “Because of the Holiday break, we will be

returning to in-person learning on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022.”

Virtual meal pickup were to be provided on Dec. 21, with parents and guardians encouraged to pre-register on the district’s website. Call Tracie Middleton, Cafeteria Director at (585) 928-2902, for more information.

The district was to continue sending students to the CA-BOCES Belmont CTE center through this week.

Interscholastic sports practices and competitions continued with all current district precautions in place.

For more information, visit www.brcs.wnyric.org.

Giglio, lawmakers want to raise awareness of vets’ PTSD BUFFALO — Assemblymen Joseph M. Giglio joined fellow lawmakers is hosting a “No Surrender” Veteran Initiative: Making PTSD a Priority roundtable event in Buffalo.

The event, one of several regional roundtables being organized by the Assembly Republican Conference, was aimed at addressing the pervasive issue of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) facing veterans, as well as law enforcement, health care and emergency service

personnel.

“Gatherings like the one that took place here today give an outlet to those who may not have otherwise had an opportunity to discuss these complex issues with experts, counterparts and lawmakers all at once,” Giglio, R-Gowanda, said. “This forum gave our suffering frontline defenders a voice, and I am proud to have been a part of that effort.”

Giglio said mental health issues can be some of the most difficult to talk about

out loud, “and I am very happy to see so many brave men and women share their experiences here today. This is a great building block.”

Giglio said the COVID-19 pandemic exposed a number of flaws in the state’s health care system, especially as they related to individuals coping with anxiety,

depression and PTSD. The GOP lawmakers are also advocating for legislation requiring the Office of Mental Health to conduct a study related to using therapeutic PTSD techniques.

Another “No Surrender” Veteran Initiative event was set for Tuesday in the Finger Lakes region.

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Kaleigh Wilday Fund supports youth causes, scholarships in Ellicottville, Cuba

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WELLSVILLE, NY – Jones Memorial is pleased to announce that Steven Pinto, MD, an internal medicine physician, has joined the JMH Medical Staff and will begin seeing patients at the Andover Office of the Jones Memorial Medical Practices.

New patients are welcome and appointments can be made now by calling (607) 478-8421. The office is located at 20 Main Street in Andover.

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in India, Dr. Pinto comes to Jones from the University of Nevada School of Medicine, where he completed his residency in internal medicine. He is board eligible in Internal Medicine and certified in Advanced and Basic Life Support. While a resident, Dr. Pinto was recognized for his exceptional patient communication skills and bedside manner and his strong procedural proficiency.

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ELLICOTTVILLE — Again this year annual grants made from the Kaleigh Wilday Endowment Fund include several Ellicott ville-based organizations.

These grants honor the outpouring of love and support that the Wilday family has received from the Ellicott ville community since the establishment of the Kaleigh Wilday Fund at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

Skip and Greta Wilday, now Ellicott ville residents, have long had deep family ties to that community.

As avid skiers and outdoor enthusiasts, the Wilday family spends much of the winter months in Ellicott ville. That time led to lasting friendships and community ties.

When Skip and Greta’s daughter, Kaleigh, passed away tragically in 2002 and they decided to establish the Kaleigh Wilday Endowment Fund in her memory, the Wildays saw and felt the love that their friends in Ellicott ville showed in supporting the fund.

Over the years, the Wilday Fund has provided over $145,000 in grants that support youth development programming and activities for youth as well as scholarships for area students, in Kaleigh’s memory.

Grants are made each year on or around Nov. 10, Kaleigh’s birthday.

This year’s grants included four grants to Ellicott ville-based organizations. The Ellicott ville Great Valley Recreational Trail Fund, Ellicott ville Memorial Library and Ellicott ville Skate Park Fund each received $1,000. The Ellicott ville Memorial Library grant was made in memory of Edna Northrup. The Nannen Arboretum Society received $500.

The Ellicott ville/Great Valley Recreational Trail Fund at CRCF supports the efforts to build a recreational trail that will connect locations in Ellicott ville and Great Valley. The fi rst section of the trail was cleared in 2019.

The Ellicott ville Skate Park Fund, also managed by CRCF, supports fundraising

efforts to build and maintain a large, concrete skate park in Ellicott ville. Recently, the Ellicott ville Skatepark Fund hit its fundraising goal of $250,000, but the group is continuing its fundraising efforts to ensure that the skatepark built is the best it can be for area residents.

The Nannen Arboretum provides home garden and natural resource education and an opportunity for nature appreciation and leisure for Ellicott ville residents.

Other grants this year, each for $1,000, include: • Cuba-Rushford PTA • Cuba-Rushford Central School Alaska Trip Fund (CRCS Outdoors program) • Cuba Circulating Library for youth programs • Kaleigh Wilday Every Kid Deserves a Y Fund at the YMCA of the Twin Tiers • Olean General Hospital Foundation • Operation Warm Hearts • Cattaraugus Gives Fund for prizes for organizations supporting youth causes This year’s grants total $10,500.

The fund also supports two annual scholarships: the Kaleigh Wilday Scholar Athlete Award for a Cuba-Rushford Central School graduating senior who has played on a scholar-athlete team and an annual $1,000 scholarship for a Cuba-Rushford graduate attending Jamestown Community College.

“We are so grateful to be able to give back to the areas of Kaleigh’s life that were important to her,” said Skip Wilday. “It is wonderful to still be able to keep her spirit alive in the Ellicott ville area and surrounding communities.

“Thanks to the generosity of all of the donors over the years we are able to continue to grow on the grants of the past and continue to support causes for our youth,” he concluded.

Donations can be made to the Kaleigh Wilday Endowment Fund at CRCF, 301 North Union St., Olean, NY 14760 or online at cattfoundation.org.

What may be behind a loss of smell Do you suffer from anosmia? It’s not a loss of memory — that is amnesia.

However, anosmia does involve the loss of something else, namely your sense of smell.

Chances are at some point in your life you have experienced a period of anosmia, which is the partial or complete loss of smell. Few people give thought to what loss of sense of smell means until they are nose-deep in that loss. Anosmia can be permanent or temporary, and various things could be behind it.

Allergies or a cold A cold or allergies are two conditions that irritate the delicate lining inside of the nose, interrupting olfactory receptors.

In addition, swelling of the nasal membranes likely also plays a role in loss of smell, which is common with respiratory illnesses and allergic rhinitis and chronic sinus infections, according to Healthline.

Head trauma The Monell Center, which studies and treats issues related to taste and smell, says that between 20 and 30 percent of head trauma patients have some type of problem with smell.

Olfactory nerves pass

through small openings in the cribriform plate, a honeycomb-like bone between the nose and the brain. These nerve fibers can be crushed or severed when the force of a head injury causes the brain to collide with the skull.

COVID-19 Anosmia has been identified as a side effect of the COVID-19 virus. In fact, temporary loss of smell is the main neurological symptom and one of the most commonly reported early indicators of the disease, says Harvard Medical School.

Research teams found infection of nonneuronal cell

types — those that support neurons — are responsible for anosmia in COVID-19 patients. The good news is the neurons are not affected, so sense of smell can recover over time.

Other causes

There are other medically sound reasons why loss of smell may occur. These range from exposure to chemicals that burn the inside of the nose to an underactive thyroid to long-term alcoholism.

Alzheimer’s

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Anyone who experiences loss of smell should consult with a doctor, especially if a COVID-19 test comes back negative. Such a loss could indicate a minor situation or be a symptom of a more serious illness.

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7 things to know before replacing windows

The decision to replace windows often comes down to aesthetics and necessity.

Drafty windows can reduce energy efficiency in a home, requiring HVAC systems to work harder to keep interiors comfortable. The harder the HVAC must work, the more homeowners will pay in energy costs.

Old windows also may be points of entry for water and insects. Despite the importance of windows, Money magazine advises that new windows make up only a fraction of the home’s total exterior “envelope,” resulting in only about 5 to 15 percent of total energy savings.

But there are still plenty of reasons to invest in new windows.

1. Vinyl or aluminum may be best. Lumber is farmed rather quickly today and solid wood products may not stand up to elements as well as wood used a halfcentury ago. To avoid rot, vinyl windows often are an affordable and durable choice.

Homeowners also have the option of wood windows with aluminum cladding, which are long-lasting.

2. Moisture problems indicate windows need to

and can improve curb appeal since they are one of the most prominent features on the exterior of a home. If a house needs an update, replacing windows and can be a quick and affordable update.

4.

Consider other energy-efficient upgrades.

Sometimes older windows can be salvaged, especially if they are not damaged and only moderately drafty. Replacing panes, sash cords, weather stripping, and even glazing may be less expensive than replacing a window. Plus, older homes with attractive windows complement one another. To keep energy bills down, think about adding be replaced. Condensation update the look of the home insulation to the attic and that shows up as fogging between double-pane windows or on the inside of windows indicates that the windows are starting to fail.

If installing a vapor barrier in the basement or crawl space, ventilating properly when showering or cooking, “Let Us Fix Your Leaky Chimneys” or using a dehumidifier indoors does not remedy the situation, it might be time to replace windows.

3.

Windows add curb appeal.

Beyond functionality, replacement windows immediately

basement — which is a good idea even if you are replacing windows.

5. The wrong windows can adversely affect home value.

The National Association of Realtors says homeowners get about 73 percent of their replacement window investment back when they resell a home. But choosing the wrong windows might lower the value of the home.

It’s important to match the look of the original windows, including window material and the divided light pattern (the number of panes in each window) with the original windows.

6.

Think about

soundproofing, too. When upgrading windows, also think about how certain windows can cancel out noises and make homes more soundproof. Some windows can help reduce outdoor distractions like leaf blowers or lawn mowers.

7. Proper installation is key to longevity. Replacement windows are only as good as their installation in many cases. Poor installation and orders of standard rather than custom sized windows could result in poor fitting and seals. Homeowners should carefully vet and review window replacement contractors to find the best professionals for the job.

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