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Steve E. McCord, director of Cattaraugus County Veterans Services, will be available to discuss Veterans Affairs benefit laws, the healthcare system or other concerns or questions veterans and their families may have. in:
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Screens have become ubiquitous in schools and workplaces. Adults and children now spend multiple hours each day looking at screens, whether they’re working, doing schoolwork, watching movies, browsing social media, or playing video games. According to MedlinePlus, children spend an average of five to 7.5 hours a day on screens for non-school activities, with usage increasing significantly as they grow older. Rather than encourage more use, parents and caregivers can suggest hobbies that give children a break from constant screen time. These options may promote good physical and mental well-being. • Exploring nature: Children can be encouraged to get outdoors and enjoy
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Mother Nature. Walking, riding bikes, hiking through local parks, or taking a stroll along a coastline helps children stay physically active and connect with the environment. • Gardening: Planting and tending to flowers or vegetables is for adults and children alike. Indeed, gardening teaches kids responsibility and patience. • Team sports: Being part of an organized sports team encourages physical fitness. But it also builds social and communication skills. Sports teams meet regularly for practices and competitions, which will keep kids active multiple days during the week. • Reading: Immersing oneself in a good book helps to expand vocabulary, improve comprehension and spark imagination. Students who want to improve their test scores also may find that reading is an effective way to boost grades and test performance. • Playing an instrument: Practicing an instrument supports cognitive growth and brain development, says the University of Southern California. Music instruction appears to accelerate brain development in young children, particularly in the areas of the brain responsible for processing sound. • Cooking meals: Helping out in the kitchen is a healthy hobby for children. Not only is the end result something tasty to eat, but cooking also teaches kids about nutrition, fosters basic math skills and encourages independence. • Crafts: Crafts provide a creative outlet for children. They also can be relaxing and therapeutic. • Youth organizations: Being a part of a youth organization, such as scouts, 4-H or a religious group, can foster leadership and promote community engagement. Children have a variety of healthy hobbies to choose from, and each can reduce reliance on screens.
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In this week’s edition: 4th Annual Pulse of the Community Gala to support imaging services at OGH See page 4
Spectacular fall foliage emerging as season officially begins The colors of autumn have begun creeping into the hills of Cattaraugus County.
the country, starting in early September in some regions and ending in November. As the landscape transforms into vibrant hues of red, orange and yellow, the weekly fall foliage reports track the changing colors across the state’s 11 vacation regions to help travelers plan their trips to experience fall in New York at its peak.
New York state’s second fall foliage report of 2026 was released Wednesday, Sept. 23, announcing that the season is underway as signs of the spectacular colors to come appear in all upstate regions. The most significant foliage changes this weekend are expected in the Adirondacks, but noteworthy changes are also anticipated for some areas in the Catskills and Central New York, according to the field reports from volunteer observers for the Empire State Development Division of Tourism’s I LOVE NY program.
Delhi, Windham and Highmount (Catskills); and Sharon Springs, Cherry Valley and Utica (Central New York).
Reports are obtained from more than 100 volunteer field observers and reflect expected color conditions for the coming weekend. Reports are issued every Wednesday afternoon. I LOVE NY defines “peak” as the best overall appearance the foliage will have during the season, taking into account color transition, brilliance and leaf droppage.
New York boasts one of the longest and most colorful fall foliage seasons in
For this week’s full I LOVE NY Fall Foliage Report, visit www. iloveny.com/foliage.
Photo by Kellen M. Quigley Pops of red and orange appear in trees near the Allegany State Park entrance from Scenic Drive in Salamanca on Sept. 23
with mostly green leaves and a few hints of fall color, meaning there’s still plenty of time to plan a tour of the region’s hills before foliage colors are at their peak.
Locally, a 10% foliage change is expected in a report from Little Valley observing a few yellow leaves. At Allegany To the west, a 10% State Park, a 5% change is expected at Chautauqua change is expected,
Institution, with some mixed fall colors emerging over the mostly green backdrop. To the north, a less than 10% change was reported in Springville, East Aurora and Buffalo, with mostly green leaves.
Elsewhere across the state, locations with the most significant foliage changes this weekend will include Wilmington, Tupper Lake, Newcomb, Benson, Lake Pleasant, Long Lake and Old Forge (Adirondacks);
Abrams wins Seneca Party caucus, will be party’s presidential candidate SALAMANCA — The members of the Seneca Party on Sept. 19 chose the party’s slate of candidates for the upcoming Seneca Nation elections.
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the Seneca Nation Council. The four candidates from the Allegany Territory are incumbent Councillor and former Seneca Nation President Maurice John, Sr., former Councillor William “Billy” Canella, Jody Clark and Teresa “Bunchie” Redeye.
Abrams has served on Seneca Nation Council since 2001. In 2012, she became the first woman appointed as the Council’s Co-Chair. On Council, she plays a leadership role in the oversight of all Seneca Nation enterprises and monitors and advocates on federal and state legislation and policy that impacts the Nation and the Seneca people.
Tina Abrams, a voice of leadership within the Nation for decades and an elected member of the Seneca Nation Council for more than 20 years, will lead the Seneca Party ticket as the candidate for President, placing her in position to be the first woman ever Earlier this year, elected to the Seneca Abrams became the Nation’s highest office. first Native American woman to be honored “We are now on with the New York the verge of history,” State Senate’s Woman Abrams said. “Our of Distinction Award, Seneca Party members which was created made a clear choice to honor women for who they want to whose achievements, see lead our Nation for leadership, and the next two years. I dedication have am deeply humbled enriched the quality to be their choice, of life in their and, if elected, I vow communities and to always prioritize across the state. the needs of our people here on our In addition to territories. I want to Abrams, Seneca Party congratulate all of the members selected candidates who will Lenith Waterman, the be part of this year’s current Seneca Nation Seneca Party ticket, Clerk, to be the party’s and I look forward to candidate for Seneca working with them Nation Treasurer. every day to help move Bethany Johnson will
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be the candidate for Seneca Nation Clerk.
Seneca Party members also chose eight candidates for
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and our people need to be heard if we are going to overcome those challenges. The candidates selected in our party caucus have the confidence of our members to lead the Seneca Nation past those challenges and on to greater heights.”
A total of 46 candidates were The four Council on the caucus candidates from the ballot, including 29 Cattaraugus Territory candidates for the are current Councillor eight Council seats. and former President In addition to the Todd Gates, former Councillors Ross John, executive and Council Sr. and Presley Redeye positions, Seneca Party members also and Corbett Seneca. chose candidates for “Tonight, our party several other Nation members took a stand offices. for restoring the voice The Seneca Party is of the Seneca people,” the dominant political said Scott Snyder, longtime Seneca Party organization in the Seneca Nation, having Chairman from the Cattaraugus Territory. supported candidates to victory for over 30 “Our Nation faces significant challenges years.
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4th Annual Pulse of the Community Gala to support imaging services at OGH ELLICOTTVILLE — Olean General Hospital will host the 4th Annual Pulse of the Community Gala from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, at Holiday Valley Resort’s main lodge. The event is presented by the Olean General Hospital Foundation to support imaging services at OGH, helping advance technology and resources that support patient care across the healthcare system. The black-tie event will feature a strolling agenda, live music by Big City Horns, endless hors d’oeuvres and an opportunity to win a $10,000 diamond necklace donated by Ask Design Jewelers, to support our mission. “Imaging services are truly at the heart of healthcare, supporting nearly every area of the hospital and helping our providers diagnose, treat and monitor patients,” said Steve Jackson, president, Olean General Hospital Foundation. “From the Emergency Department and surgery to cancer care, women’s health and inpatient services, imaging plays an important role in the care our patients receive every day. Supporting imaging services through this year’s Gala is an investment in the technology, equipment and resources that help us provide exceptional care in our surrounding communities.” Since its inception, the Pulse of the Community Gala has brought together
Photo Provided Attendees dance at the 2025 Pulse of the Community gala. This year’s gala is Oct. 2.
community members, healthcare providers, employees and supporters to celebrate local healthcare and raise funds for important services that support the region. Since 2023, $385,000 has been raised at this event for
regional care supporting more than 140,000 individuals. The event will also recognize recipients of the Golden Stethoscope and Nightingale awards. The Golden
Stethoscope is presented to physicians who demonstrate exceptional professionalism, integrity and teamwork in caring for patients and families and working with hospital staff and fellow physicians. This year’s Golden Stethoscope honorees are Tahir Chauhdry, DO, obstetrics and gynecology, and Philip Senger, MD, emergency medicine, at OGH.
The Nightingale Award, named after Florence Nightingale, recognizes nurses who provide exceptional patient care, excel in patient and family education, foster open communication and serve as role models for their peers. This year’s Nightingale honorees include Cheryl Wier, MSN, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P, NYSAFE, Sharon Walsh, RN, acute care, Kristyn
Wilber, RN, oncology, and Gabrielle Schulze, BSN, RN, acute care. “The gala gives us an opportunity to recognize the people who make a difference in the lives of our patients every day while bringing our community together to support the future of local healthcare,” added Jackson. Imaging services support a wide range of care throughout OGH, providing diagnostic and clinical imaging that helps physicians identify conditions, guide treatment decisions and monitor patients throughout their healthcare journeys. From emergency and inpatient care to surgical services, cancer care, women’s health and outpatient services, imaging is an integral part of patient care. Tickets are $150 per person and include an open bar, endless hors d’oeuvres and entry into the $10,000 diamond giveaway. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Pulse of the Community Gala at e.givesmart.com/events/ MiB/ or brmc-ogh.org.
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• Saturday Oct 3 7th Annual Harvest Day: 10:00 AM at Rusty Rooster Farm & Vintage in Portville, NY. A free community appreciation event with antique fresh apple cider pressing, donuts, funnel cakes, face painting, and door prizes. • Saturday, Oct 3 - The Wild West Fall Fest: 12:00 PM at Living Waters Circle C Ranch in Delevan, NY. A family-focused day featuring a 10acre corn maze, pony rides, hayrides, rock wall climbing, and lasertron. Admission is free. • Saturday Oct 10 - Annual Fall Festival: 11:00 AM at Arcade United Church of Christ in Arcade,
NY. A classic indoor hometown gathering with homemade chicken and beef chowder sales, a handmade quilt raffle, huge basket auctions, reverse bingo, and fresh baked goods. • Saturday, Oct 10 - Flannel Fest!: 2:00 PM at Kissing Bridge All Seasons Resort in Glenwood, NY. Features a live lumberjack show, axe throwing, scenic autumn chairlift rides, a chicken BBQ, cider and donuts, and a hilltop fire pit for s’mores. Free admission. • Saturday & Sunday, Oct 10 & 11 - Ellicottville’s Fall Festival: Held villagewide in Ellicottville, NY. Western New
York’s premier autumn celebration transforms the town into an open-air marketplace. It pairs vibrant foliage hikes and chairlift rides at the resorts with a lively four-block street festival filled with unique arts, crafts, and local food vendors. • Saturday, Oct 24 - 2026 EVL Half Marathon & 5K: Starting in downtown Ellicottville, NY. A festive, Halloweenthemed road and trail race that draws runners of all abilities. The course takes athletes past gorgeous fall landscapes, and participants are highly encouraged to run in costume. • Family Fun at the
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Play Zone: Repeating regularly on select Wednesdays through mid-November 2026 at 4:30 PM at the Limestone YMCA Family Play Zone in Limestone, NY. A casual social evening hosted by Starbridge with free pizza and drinks, designed for local families to connect while kids enjoy the play equipment. • Weekend Chairlift Rides at Holiday Valley: Running Saturdays and Sundays in September. Located at Holiday Valley Resort in Ellicottville, NY. Families and leafpeepers can ride the Mardi Gras chairlift to the top of the mountain to enjoy spectacular autumn views, crisp air, and
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access to hilltop hiking and mountain biking trails. • Red House Sawmill History Sundays: Repeating select Sundays through early Autumn from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Meet at the historic sawmill on the Red House side of Allegany State Park. A casual outdoor historical walk hosted by the Friends of Allegany State Park, exploring the region’s timber heritage amidst early fall foliage. • Guided Nature Walks & Ancient Falconry: Ongoing seasonal dates through October. Hosted by American Hawkeye at their foothills location in Ellicottville, NY. Active nature lovers
can book handson “Hawk Walks” and forest treks to experience wildlife conservation firsthand while hiking the Allegheny terrain.
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Why it pays to drain and shut off outdoor faucets each fall Fall is a great time for homeowners to prioritize exterior maintenance around their properties. Doing so can make exterior areas less vulnerable to potentially harsh winter weather, but some projects also can prevent damage to a home and its hidden components as well. Conventional wisdom notes the importance of shutting off outdoor faucets before temperatures drop below freezing. According to the Illinois-based Citizens Utility Board, this strategy is designed to prevent pipes from freezing over the winter. Pipes that freeze can eventually burst, which could lead to a host of harmful and costly side effects. Fall is a great time to drain and shut off outdoor faucets because temperatures in many regions are still above freezing when late fall gives way to winter, and grasses and plants typically are not still being watered in late fall. In areas where winter tends to arrive in November as opposed to the third week of December, it can be beneficial to drain and turn off outdoor faucets in mid-fall, if not earlier. When turning off outdoor faucets for the winter, be sure to remove any hoses or faucet connections. In addition, turn off the outdoor water supply valve. Homes with more than one
outdoor faucet will likely have more than one supply valve, so be sure to turn each one off. Though supply valves theoretically can be anywhere in a home, they tend to be in a basement, crawl space, first-floor laundry room (look near a slop sink if your home has one), or even a garage. Once all outdoor supply valves are
turned off, go outside and turn each faucet on at full blast. Let all the water out until it comes to a stop. Homeowners who forget to do this before the mercury drops below 32°F can rest assured that pipes will not necessarily freeze even if temperatures are below freezing. American Family Insurance® notes
that pipes that are not insulated typically will not freeze until temperatures reach 20°F and remain at that point or below for a few hours. However, it’s still best to make turning off outdoor faucets part of your fall home maintenance routine so you don’t forget this important and simple task until it’s too late.
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BREAST CANCER SCREENING FAQ Preventive health care emphasizes healthy lifestyle choices like eating a nutritious, wellbalanced diet and avoiding a sedentary lifestyle. Screening for various diseases, including cancer, is another important component of preventive health care that encourages individuals to be proactive in relation to their overall health. Women may hear about breast cancer screening as early as adolescence. Despite that, it’s not uncommon for women of all ages to have questions about breast cancer screening. WHEN SHOULD BREAST CANCER SCREENING BEGIN? This is not a onesize-fits-all answer. The American Cancer Society advises women at average breast cancer risk to begin screening between the ages of
women’s curiosity in recent years. Brown University Health reports that a 3D mammogram rotates in an arc and takes X-rays of the breast at different angles, ultimately producing a more detailed view of the breast for radiologists to examine. By contrast, a 2D mammogram takes single X-rays at two different angles. But the ACS notes get a breast MRI 40 and 44. Women beginning at age many breast imaging and a mammogram are considered at 45 and to continue centers do not have average risk if they getting them through every year beginning 3D mammography. have no personal age 54. If screenings at age 30. But the If given the choice history or strong do not show anything ACS also advises between a 2D women to make this family history of by age 54, women mammogram or none decision after careful at all, women should breast cancer. can then choose to discussion with their always get the 2D Women also are get a mammogram health care team. considered at every other year mammogram. If 3D average risk if they beginning at age 55. It’s also notable that imaging is available, the ACS indicates do not have gene then that might be WHAT IF I AM AT an MRI should never the way to go, as mutations linked ELEVATED RISK FOR be substituted for to breast cancer or Brown University BREAST CANCER? a mammogram, as a history of chest Health notes 3D Women who do not it’s possible an MRI radiation therapy mammography meet the criteria for will miss cancers a prior to age 30. tends to detect more average risk due to mammogram will find. cancers and produce While the ACS notes personal or family women at average fewer false positives. history will need WHAT IS A 3D risk have the option to begin screening MAMMOGRAM? to begin screening much earlier. The 3D mammography prior to age 44, the ACS recommends is a relatively new organization advises women at high risk screening option that women to schedule for breast cancer has piqued many annual mammograms
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