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October awareness

There are many things people look forward to in the month of October.

From the cooler weather to crisp leaves and pumpkin spiced drinks, this is a month that has a lot to offer.

It is also a month where many seek to raise awareness about breast cancer.

It is estimated that one in eight women living now will at one point in their lives be diagnosed with breast cancer.

And while it is less common, men are also diagnosed with the disease.

According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., about 2,190 men are diagnosed each year.

According to breast cancer. org, in 2018, an estimated 266,120 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women in the U.S., along with 63,960 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer.

These are staggering statistics for everyone to contend with.

According to Healthfinder.gov breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women.

And it is estimated about one in eight women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point.

The good news, according to Healthfinder.gov, is that most women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early.

A mammogram – the screening test for breast cancer – can help find breast cancer early when it’s easier to treat.

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a chance to raise awareness about the importance of detecting breast cancer early.

People are encouraged to make a difference and spread the word about mammograms, and encourage communities, organizations, families, and individuals to get involved.

During the month, Healthfinder.gov recommends healthcare providers take several steps when possible such as encourage women ages 40 to 49 to talk with their doctors about when to start getting mammograms and organize an event to talk with women ages 50 to 74 in your community about getting mammograms every two years.

During this month there will be various efforts made to help raise awareness from fundraiser to wearing pink in support of the fight against breast cancer.

One group that is well known locally on many levels, but most specifically for its work in this area is the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund of CNY, Inc.

The Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund, Inc., supports both new and established researchers investigating the causes, prevention and treatment of breast cancer.

This research includes but is not be limited to studies of the genetic, molecular, cellular and environmental factors involved in the development and progression of breast cancer; application of the knowledge thus gained to educate medical professionals and increase public awareness for the prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer; and studies of the outcomes of breast cancer detection and treatment on the patient, their families and society.

Whether it is talking to a family member and encouraging them to have a checkup or making a donation to an organization like the Baldwin foundation or any number of other organizations committed to the fight against breast cancer, there are many ways to help lend support to this worthy endeavor.

sHarinG FaVoriTes

Don’t you love the smell of wood smoke?” the woman said to no one in particular as she hung up her coat. “I love the fall and the smell of the first fires of the season,” she continued.

Another gal who sat in the waiting area returned her volley. “I wouldn’t have a house without a fireplace.”

It certainly looked like the salon’s conversation would be directed toward fireplaces and such, when one of the stylists questioned whether you could truly love inanimate objects or occurrences.

Being the resident know-itall, I joined the dialog. “It’s a semantic problem. There are all kinds of love, love of country, friends, family, etc., so I guess you can have a strong attachment to things not corporeal.”

“I love my patio,” injected the woman-becoming-a-redhead from the third chair to the right. “I finally got it to look the way I want. It is peaceful and quiet and a place where I can go with a glass of wine and a book to shed the stress at the end of the day.” Others in the room spoke of children’s drawings, carefully saved

Ramblings from the empty nest

ann Ferro

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FROM THE MAILBAG

Conole can listen

To the editor:

What have we learned about politics in these recent years? Well, many of us- Democrats and others - have been disillusioned by our past governor’s conduct and distortions. Most of us have not been surprised but nevertheless continually agape at the prevarications of our past president. And we may have had positive, negative, or mixed feelings about voting record of our outgoing congressman.

What we all see -no matter our party – is the need for the values of integrity, honesty, commitment , and especially the ability to listen and to lead.

For my part I believe that our congressional candidate, Francis Conole, exemplifies both the virtues and values that we seek in a politician and representative.

No one is perfect and we don’t expect any particular individual to always support our own position. However, what I seek is someone whom I can trust to try to act for the “common good” without rancor and with an openness to others and other opinions.

My experience of Mr. Conole is exactly that. He is able to listen, to question, to respectfully agree or disagree, and willing to weigh opinions. Then, as the leader that he has been, he is able to act in a manner that represents the commitment to the “better angels of our nature.”

I hope that you would see that he is the best candidate to represent our district with a sense of fairness, integrity, and desire to serve and not to just be served.

No matter your political affiliation, I hope you would vote for him knowing that you have a candidate who will both listen and lead us as a district and as a nation to better services for all and to national policies that respect the complex needs of of our fractured nation and tortured world.

DaVe PasinsKi FayeTTeVille

Support for Youngs

To the editor:

July 30 was indeed a sad and disturbing day for the Madison County legal community. Bradley Moses, the presumptive successor to a vacant seat on the Madison County Court suffered a self induced drug overdose that required life saving intervention by emergency personnel. I will not recount the details already well reported by various news accounts and sincerely hope that Mr. Moses can recover, physically, spiritually and professionally from the missteps that led up to the events of that day.

As disappointing as Mr. Moses conduct was on July 30 even more disturbing have been his subsequent public statements. His initial press release appears to have been riddled with misleading information and outright falsehoods in light of toxicology findings subsequently released by law enforcement. He has refused to withdraw his name from the ballot and maintains that he is the most qualified person to hold the position. His latest press release blames so called politically motivated opponents for his current situation.

The people of Madison County require and demand confidence in the integrity of the bench. Unfortunately, Mr. Moses election would only diminish the public’s confidence in and respect for the court.

Those who continue to encourage him to remain a candidate would better serve the justice system and Mr. Moses by encouraging him to concentrate on his future wellness.

Fortunately, the voters of Madison County have the ability and opportunity to elect a candidate of excellent character and credentials. Rhonda Youngs has distinguished herself by her excellent work as court attorney for prior County Court Judge (now Supreme Court Judge) Patrick O’Sullivan. Rhonda has extensive experience in matters of criminal law, family law and surrogate practice, all essential in handling the three hat caseload responsibilities of the position. She is a person of even temperament and judicious demeanor as evidenced by the respect she has earned among her peers both by her conduct as an attorney and a town justice in Cazenovia.

She has entered the race as a write in candidate and deserves the time and consideration of each and every voter casting a vote this November.

As a retired judge having served 31 years as Oneida City Court Judge and also as an acting judge of the Madison County Family Court and County Drug Court I can personally attest that the voters are fortunate that Rhonda Youngs has stepped forward to offer her service in this troubled upcoming season.

I intend to enter my vote for Rhonda Youngs as a write in candidate for Madison County Judge and commend her to voters of all political persuasions.

Hon. anTHony P.ePPoliTo

oneida City Court Judge (retired) What’s at stake?

To the editor:

On Saturday, July 30, 2022 Madison County Assistant District Attorney Bradley Moses overdosed. At that time Moses was the only candidate for Madison County Judge named on the ballot. His life was saved when he was administered Narcan. A sheriff’s investigation showed that Moses and another man had snorted white powder off a stove top thinking it was cocaine. The dangerous drug fentanyl was suspected.

Moses was transported to a Syracuse hospital where he was treated and released. The sheriffs sent a specimen of Moses’ blood to a lab for testing.

Moses repeatedly denied using illegal drugs. He contended on his website that after returning home from a golf tournament he lost consciousness and was taken to the ER in Syracuse where it was determined he had kidney failure due to severe dehydration, alcohol consumption and hot weather. He said that a hospital toxicology screen showed no illegal drugs in his system. A Post Standard article said Moses had refused to make the complete medical report public.

A few days after his release from the hospital Moses met with Madison County DA William Gabor and resigned from the DA’s office. Moses did not acknowledge to Gabor that he had overdosed. Gabor did not feel that his dehydration claim squared with the Sheriff’s investigation.

On Sept. 7 the sheriff received the lab report. It showed Moses had fentanyl in his blood, as well as marijuana and alcohol. At about this time Moses removed the information about his hospitalization from his website. The receipt of the lab report showing fentanyl in Moses’ blood galvanized other into action. County Republican Chair Todd Rouse and Conservative Chair Chris Kendall labeled Moses as dishonest for maintaining he had not used illegal drugs. The Parties withdrew their support from Moses and endorsed Rhonda Youngs, a write in candidate. (It was too late for her name to be on the ballot.) Thereafter Democratic Party Chair Liz Moran also endorsed Rhonda Youngs, stating that she believed Moses is “unfit for office.”

The evidence is overwhelming that Moses overdosed on fentanyl. The evidence is overwhelming that he lied about it.

The evidence is overwhelming that he is unfit for office.

On about Saturday, October 1 st many Madison County voters received a two-page mailing from “Brad Moses for Madison County Judge” setting out his experience and qualifications for the position and asking for support. There is no mention in the mailing that he had overdosed and that a lab report revealed he had fentanyl in his blood.

The ethics and integrity of our court system are at stake. Madison County voters must be made aware of what really happened on July 30. People must get to the polls and write in the name of Rhonda Youngs. People must encourage others to do so.

It is absolutely critical for the voters of Madison County to elect Rhonda Youngs.

HUGH C. HUMPHreys,

ForMer MaDison CoUnTy JUDGe

hamilton Support for Italiano

To the editor:

When Alissa Italiano was appointed to the Manlius Town Board in January to fill a vacancy, she hit the ground running. Her extensive background in risk management and housing development and the expertise she gained from completing a degree in Public Administration from the Maxwell School were quickly put to use. Her input in matters ranging from zoning to fiscal policy was invaluable to the board as she was able to offer diverse opinions.

Alissa’s dedication to service to the community is stellar. Hard working and having been raised locally, she wants to give back to a community that has nurtured her and supported her when she was in need.

Let’s give Alissa that opportunity. Keep Alissa in her role as Manlius town councilor working for us.

Vote Alissa Italiano on Nov. 8.

roseann D. loreFiCe

manliuS

Barnwell running for town board

To the editor:

My name is David Barnwell and I am running for Manlius Town Board.

I have lived in the Town of Manlius for over 40 years and have owned a home with my wife and two children for the past 18 years.

Over the past couple of years, I noticed the town beginning to change.

After discussing my frustration with my family, I decided to make a difference.

My journey began by interviewing for an appointed position last December where I interviewed with members of an unanimously Democratic board.

It was here that I explained how I have worked for the highway department for the last 29 years part time during the winter months plowing snow and calling in the highway workers. With my vast experience of providing services to our community, being active in our community and a strong support for our police department and the veterans, I believed I was a good candidate for the position.

I also thought that it would have been a sign of solidarity to have a varying perspective on the board for decision making.

Needless to say, I was not chosen. So in the spring I decided to officially run.

I am not a politician, but a family man who is vested in his community and believe that there are more people like myself.

People want a town board that listens to the residents, provides safety to our schools and residents, while providing a fiscally sound budget.

Over the past year I feel that these goals have not been met.

If elected I plan to make sure we continue to provide our residents with top notch services and plan for the future of our town while living within in our means.

Town politics is no place for personal agendas and disregarding the desires of our community. Also, as the town plans how the to spend 1.7 million dollars in American Rescue Plan Act Funds (ARPA Funds) we should consider one-time projects that do not add to our tax burden.

It is this type of commonsense approach that I think the town needs to consider.

So, this November please consider me to be your newest and most common-sense choice for Manlius Town Board.

DaViD BarnWell

manliuS A mom’s perspective

To the editor:

People have told me Moms of candidates do not write letters to the editor very often. But, if I can show one person why they should vote for my daughter, Alissa, this letter will be worth it. Alissa will advocate for you by serving you and showing up.

Alissa is a hometown girl, she was born and raised in Manlius and is a graduate of the Fayetteville-Manlius School District.

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