Allegany County Community Source 02-24-2023

Crowd in Shongo ‘Hoodie Hoos!’ winter away

BY KATHRYN ROSS

SHONGO — When Hoodie Hoo Day officially opened at 11:30 a.m. Saturday there was standing room only at Mama’s Smokin’ BBQ in Shongo. After all, it was the first official Hoodie Hoo Day after a hiatus caused by COVID. Once again, people came from far and wide to participate in the fun, which is meant to scare winter away. The event has grown each year it has been held at the Shongo site, with this year topping out at many more than 100 people to enjoy the free chili and cornbread and the music of local troubadours.

The big event took place at noon when just five minutes earlier the throng crowded outside to shout “Hoodie Hoo!” when the hands were straight up on the clock.

Mama’s owner Mike Edwards grabbed the clock on his way out

the door and used it to count down the seconds until noon.

The sun was bright and the temperature, for February, was unseasonably warm. But after the big shout the group filed back inside to eat, listen to the band and greet old and new friends.

Angela Cousins and her friend Walter Schultz took a road trip from Olean looking for something fun to do after reading about Hoodie Hoo Day earlier in the

week in the pages of the Olean Times Herald. Both are familiar with Wellsville and Schultz has relatives in the area. Earlier in the

year, Cousins was in Wellsville for an appointment and discovered the WAG Trail, which she plans to hike later in the year.

“Wellsville has some great things to do here and it is such a nice village,” she said adding that she plans on returning to the village March 17 for the Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade. She was also surprised when she learned about the Wellsville Brewery, exclaiming, “Wellsville has a brewery?”

Edwards said he brought back Hoodie Hoo Day because “everyone seems to like it and we weren’t able to get out during COVID. This is a nice event to get people out and socializing with one another again.”

He added that, because he wants to retire,

Mama’s Smokin’ BBQ is for sale and he hopes the new owners will continue the tradition.

Hoodie Hoo Day is an event that has taken place for more than 20 years in villages and cities throughout the Northeast. It was first held in this area at the Gold General Store in Gold, Potter County, Pa.

After the store closed the event headed north to Wellsville where it didn’t catch on during the work week — it is supposed to take place on Feb. 20.

After Wellsville, it was moved to Shongo, and after some tweaking it became a weekend event.

Soft opening in late March for Runnings in Wellsville

BY KATHRYN ROSS

WELLSVILLE — It looks like May will bring more than flowers when retailer Runnings has its grand opening in the Riverwalk Plaza after a soft opening at the end of March.

Last fall, a spokesman for Runnings, headquartered in Marshall, Minn., predicted the new store would open in March. When contacted recently, company spokesperson Lisa Svobodny confirmed that in late March the

store will have a soft opening. A grand opening is scheduled for between

May 3-7 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to take place sometime during that week. When

Runnings does officially open the hours will be 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

“We will be releasing the details when things are nailed down,” Svobodny said.

When asked how she would categorize the store, Svobodny said, “We’re a home, farm, garden and outdoor store. We have a variety of pet supplies and supplies for farm animals and we have a wide

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Photos by Kathryn Ross

A crowd at Mama’s Smokin’ BBQ in Shongo is out in the bright sunlight Saturday to scare winter away by shouting “Hoodie Hoo!

A group of area musicians entertains the crowd Saturday at Hoodie Hoo Day.

Photo by Kathryn Ross Workers take advantage of a warm, sunny day

Langworthy announces $4.1 million ACCORD Head Start grant

Allegany County Community Opportunities and Rural Development (ACCORD) has been awarded $4.1 million for their Head Start program from the Department of Health and Human Services.

Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-23rd Congressional District, announced the funding Thursday “ACCORD is essential to the Allegany

community and will provide invaluable assistance to the smallest citizens to ensure their development is nurtured and encouraged,”

Langworthy said. “I am excited to see this community flourish with federal assistance.”

ACCORD Executive Director Lesley Gooch-Christman, said of the award, “We are thankful to Congress

and specifically, our representative, Congressman Langworthy for the funding necessary to continue this service, which is so vital to our rural communities. Early education begins at home and Head Start has long recognized the primary role of parents as teachers.”

The outcomes of Head Start and Ear-

ly Head Start have a positive impact on the entire community, Gooch-Christman said.

“These outcomes are possible because of the hard work and dedication of our excellent staff, the love and care each of our families gives toward helping their children learn and grow and the support of our federal legislators who are committed to investing in early education and support for our families,” she said.

ACCORD is a pri-

variety of clothing and shoes.

“We’re excited to come to the Wellsville area,” she added.

vate, non-profit Community Action Agency, established under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 to fight America’s War on Poverty. Since 1972, ACCORD has continually expanded the array of programs and services for low and moderate income individuals and families.

Today ACCORD secures approximately $7 million in grant funds each year to provide residents with services including small business, childcare referral, domestic violence, emergency food, Head Start, homeless and housing, and after-school programs.

Svobodny explained that the company likes to do soft openings with limited hours to get employees ready

for the full opening and to get acquainted with the public they will be serving.

“We need a few weeks to get our feet on the ground,” she said. Runnings, which has 58 stores with 2,700 employees across eight states, is noted for taking vacant retail stores and renovating them to serve the needs of its new customers. It took over the vacant former Kmart building and started renovations in late 2022.

“We haven’t run into any problems with the renovations to the building. We’re just excited to be part of the Wellsville community,” Svobodny said.

There are currently Runnings stores located in Brockport, Lockport, Jamestown, Canandaigua, Gloversville, Rome, Plattsburg and Watertown. Stores are spread across Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa, Montana, New York, New Hampshire and Connecticut.

The Runnings website states the company specializes in sporting goods, clothing, footwear, pet supplies, housewares, tools, farm supplies, lawn and garden supplies, toys, and outdoor equipment. Some stores also sell firearms.

According to the website, “The Runnings story begins on December 5th, 1947, when founder Norman ‘Red’ Running opened the first store in downtown Marshall, Minnesota.”

Runnings started as an automotive supply store and was rooted in selling farm and fleet supplies until the late 1980s when additional product lines were added.

In 1988, a group involving Dennis and Adele Reed purchased the company.

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Allegany County Dems deliver Valentines to healthcare workers

Italian Vegetable. Salad. Italian Casserole. Mixed Vegetables. Warmed WG Roll w/Butter. Mandarin Oranges

MONDAY 2/27

Three Bean Salad, Swedish Meatballs, Buttered Noodles, Corn, WG Roll, Mixed Fruit

BELMONT — The Allegany County Democratic Committee Tuesday delivered homemade cookies to approximately 1,000 “healthcare heroes” at Allegany County’s medical facilities for Valentine’s Day.

Healthcare workers received tokens of appreciation at Wellsville Manor, Manor Hills, Highland Park Rehabilitation, Jones Memorial Hospital and the Hart Comfort House in Wellsville as well as Cuba Memorial Hospital in Cuba and the Houghton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

dining & Entertainment

In the committee’s third year organizing this project, those involved do it to show support for local healthcare workers, let them know they are appreciated and thank them for the compassionate attention they give to the community members in their care.

More than 50 volunteers from all corners of the county baked and donated 160 dozen cookies, which were packed in individual bags at several locations around the county. Each bag had a tag that read, “To the unknown hero receiving this message:

Thank you for all you do. We are very grateful! Allegany County Democratic Committee 2023.”

“Words can never fully express our appreciation, but we believe that cookies are able to say what words cannot,” said Martha Sabato, Committee Vice Chair and a key organizer for this project. “With this project, we recognize and honor the commitment and dedication of our local healthcare workers as they attend to our loved ones, our dearest friends and our neighbors.”

TUESDAY 2/28

Sweet & Sour Pork over Brown Rice, StirFry Vegetables, WG Bread, Tropical Fruit

WEDNESDAY 3/1

Sloppy Joes w/ WG Bun, Broccoli Cheese Soup, Oven Browns, Fruited Gelatin

THURSDAY 3/2

Ham & Cheese, Frittata over Brown Rice, Peas & Onions, WG Roll, Pineapple

Photo provided

Kimberly Slawson (left) and volunteer Janis Carson deliver cookies to Highland Park Rehabilitation in Wellsville.

CA BOCES names Belmont honor rolls for 2nd quarter

BELMONT — Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES recently announced its Career and Technical Education High Honor and Honor rolls for the second quarter from CTE Center in Belmont.

HIGH HONOR ROLL

Carpentry and Construction – Zachary Bourne, Genesee Valley; Michael Frazier, Fillmore; Austin Gowdy, Scio; Zane Killingbeck, Scio; Chase Kinnicutt, Scio; Mikael Mendiola, Cuba Rushford; Andrew Mulryan, Hinsdale.

Collision Repair Technology – Johnathan Fountain, Wellsville; Aidan Meehan, Andover; Samantha Mercier, Wellsville.

Cosmetology – Kaitlyn Foster, Adult; Hope Fuller, Fillmore; Lillie Griswold, Bolivar Richburg; Debra Gullett, Whitesville; Alexys Palmatier, Whitesville; Ceira Schmidt, Fillmore; Tiajo Stone-Walters, Bolivar Richburg.

Criminal Justice – Luke Brooks, Cuba Rushford; Jennifer Dickens, Scio; Kyla Gayton, Bolivar Richburg; Jacob Hoyer, Wellsville; Karlee Jones, Genesee Valley; Gavin Murphy, Wellsville; Kory Nurse, Wellsville; Alexandria Parker, Bolivar Richburg; Nevaeh Ross, Friendship; Brena Walp, Bolivar Richburg; Makayla White, Fillmore.

Culinary Arts – Rhea Bentley, Elm Street Academy; Carlos Burdick, Wellsville; Samual Childs, Wellsville; Madison Cook, Wellsville; Sarah Cook, Wellsville; Camrynn Day, Bolivar Richburg; Anthony

Densmore, Bolivar Richburg; Patrick Gorman, Fillmore; Jennifer Homuth, Elm Street Academy; Ella Kane, Wellsville; Lillie Kreamer, Cuba Rushford; Natasha Metz, Bolivar Richburg; Makaila Miess, Wellsville; Aloria Moran, Scio; Brianna Morton, Belfast; Claire Pangburn, Bolivar Richburg; Hannah Pierce, Friendship; Cierrah Rogers, Wellsville; Arianna Speta, Wellsville; Gabrielle Terhune, Andover.

Early Childhood – Alexis Cavagna, Andover; Guinevere Coats, Bolivar Richburg; Audrianna Eveland, Andover; Kyleigh Morris, Wellsville; James Scranton, Friendship; Brooke Snopkowski, Cuba Rushford.

Heavy Equipment

Operations – Scott Anderson, Wellsville; ClaytonBabbitt, Genesee Valley; Coltin Brown, Genesee Valley; Karmen Frazier, Fillmore; Payton Grantier, Genesee Valley; Gabrielle Mitchell, Bolivar Richburg; Kohler Niedermaier, Andover; Gavin Slingerland, Wellsville.

Media Communications Tech – Kimimela Ball, Genesee Valley; Reece Brantley, Wellsville; Quentin Case, Wellsville; Gavan Dickerson, Wellsville; Anthony Donoghue Jr., Bolivar Richburg; Emma Hopkins, Fillmore; Nathaniel Howe, Wellsville; Colin Keech, Bolivar Richburg; Zane Lehman, Elm Street

Academy; James Margeson, Bolivar Richburg; Alexander Osborn, Genesee Valley; Trevor Pforter, Bolivar Richburg; Brianna Santiago, Fillmore; Brandon Studley, Cuba Rushford; Benjamin Waltenburgh,Bolivar Richburg; Mayleigh Whiting, Cuba Rushford; Gage Witter, Cuba Rushford. Medical Assisting – Brynne Adams, Bolivar Richburg; Adreanna Buchholz, Andover; Jayla Crandall, Wellsville; Brianna Green, Cuba Rushford; Emily Hills, Andover; SydneyHoward, Cuba Rushford; Shaelyn Maples, Cuba Rushford; Cali Thomas, Wellsville; Annika Wiltsey, Fillmore. Natural Resources – Landon Arnold, Scio; DavidBaldwin, Bolivar Richburg; Jude Beardsley, Fillmore; Jadon Bromley, Bolivar Richburg; Madison Carney, Bolivar Richburg; Ethan Cole, Cuba Rushford; Landon Cook, Andover; Samuel Gertzen, Andover; Cole Hadfield, Wellsville; Kendall Hoffer, Andover; Wade Hutchison, Cuba Rushford; Nolan Krzeminski, Fillmore;

Parker LaBenne, Wellsville; McKennah Patten, Cuba Rushford; BenjaminPreston, Belfast; Cash Ritchie, Friendship; Wyatt Shoff, Cuba Rushford; Nicholas Sortore, Friendship; JacksonStout, Belfast; Noah Strickland, Fillmore; Alexandria Thur, Fillmore; Jaeger Turybury, Bolivar Richburg; Ian Unfus, Bolivar Richburg; Jacob Wagner, Andover; Christopher Weaver, Belfast; Kyle Witter, Cuba Rushford; Damon Wood, Fillmore. New Vision Health Professions – Maddox Day, Bolivar Richburg; Sophia Gugino, Genesee Valley; Lauren Haggstrom, Genesee Valley; Gabriella Hall, Whitesville; Taegen MacCrea, Andover; Haley Mascho, Bolivar Richburg; Gracie Motil, Cuba Rushford; Caroline Walker, Andover; Mercedes Wolcott, Fillmore.

Pre Engineering CADD –Henry Decker, Fillmore; Wyatt Hamilton, Whitesville; Dakota Hemphill, Genesee Valley; Aidan Prentice, Bolivar Richburg; Aiden Wagner, Fillmore; Brent Zubikowski, Fillmore.

Welding Metal Fabrication –Christopher Estep, Whitesville; Killian McKnight, Genesee Valley.

HONOR ROLL

Animal Science – Shelby Carpenter, Friendship; Laney Murphy, Cuba Rushford; Cait-

lyn Steiner, Bolivar Richburg. Automotive Technology

– David Anderson, Wellsville; Kayley Putnam-Bacon, Bolivar

Richburg Carpentry and Construction

– Emma Beardsley, Fillmore; Kayden Finch, Wellsville; Chelsey Horton, Wellsville; Da-

kota Illerbrun, Fillmore; Layton Miller, Andover; Emily O’Hara, Wellsville; Joshua Taylor, Cuba Rushford; Tyler Thornton, Friendship. Collision Repair Technology – Jason Kettler, Bolivar Honor

The various ways to pay off student loan debt

Students and families invest heavily in higher education. Many students rely on student loans to finance their educations. In fact, students amassed $1.56 trillion in student loan debt by 2020.

According to Forbes, American student loan debt is now the second highest consumer debt category, exceeded only by mortgage debt. The Institute for College Access and Success says the average student loan debt is $32,731, while the median student loan monthly payment is $222.

Some students feel like paying off student loan debt is impossible. Many loan repayment schedules kick in shortly after graduation, and certain borrowers may

not yet be making enough money to afford even the minimum payments on their student loans. Thankfully, there are ways to get out from under student loan pressure.

• Investigate incomedriven repayment. IDR will lower student loan payments based on your income, and some plans even promise to forgive any remaining balance once the repayment period is

up. That period can take between 20 and 25 years.

• Make a move. The Rural Opportunity Zone program encourages Americans to move to rural Kansas to help discourage population decline and to give others the benefits of a lower cost of living. Seventy-seven Kansas counties have been authorized to offer student loan payment incentives.

• Work in public service. A Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, or PLSF, enables student loan forgiveness in exchange for working for a nonprofit or working in government. Refinance the loans. Graduates may not be aware that they can refinance their student loans at a lower rate or choose new loan terms, including variable or fixed rates. Maturity dates can even be renegotiated in certain instances. It’s possible to save thousands of dollars in interest by refinancing, particularly if borrowers have a

credit score of at least 650.

• Make more than the minimum payment.

Financial advisor

Dave Ramsey says making the minimum payments on student loans will not get them paid off fast, and the interest could pile up as well. By paying more than the minimum payments, you can pay down

the principal more quickly. Designate tax refunds and salary increases to pay down student loan debt. Ask for help. Speak with your boss about whether he or she can help pay off student loans. Some employers offer conditional student loan repayment to employees.

home improvement

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 half-century 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 be replaced. Condensation that shows up as fogging between doublepane 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, 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 update the look of the home

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 insulation to the attic and 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.

Richburg; Kaitlin Mickle, Wellsville; Alden Smith, Whitesville; Shaun Willis, Cuba Rushford. Cosmetology – Lily Ball, Wellsville; Morgaen Howe, Wellsville; Isabella Sparatta, Wellsville; Kayla Wolski, Fillmore.

Criminal Justice – Jayson

Armstrong, Cuba Rushford; Jacob Baker, Cuba Rushford; Brazen Beckwith, Wellsville; Jonathan Bennett, Bolivar Richburg; Ashley Burrows, Genesee Valley; Thayne Cobb, Belfast; Daemon Cobb, Belfast; Karlee Cochran, riendship; Ryder Easton, Bolivar Richburg; Ethan Jones,Bolivar Richburg; Jacob Lindo, Belfast; Mary Pascale,

Bolivar Richburg; Sebastian Saulter, Cuba Rushford; Madalynn Thompson, Friendship; Broderick Young, Wellsville; Shayla Zaprowski, Cuba Rushford.

Culinary Arts – Aniela Acampora, Wellsville; KaneAdams, Cuba Rushford; Benjamin Beardsley, Fillmore; Morgan Bentley, Genesee Valley; Camron Blouvet, Friendship; Ariel Brizzee, Wellsville; Landon Burdick, Genesee Valley; Kaitlyn Carpenter, Wellsville; Emma Nelson, Whitesville; Zane Pangburn, Bolivar Richburg; Jerrit Pastor, Bolivar Richburg; Marshall Preen, Cuba Rushford; Abbygail Thornton, Friendship.

automotive

Elias, Wellsville; Emily Elliott, Belfast; Angelina Fuller, Belfast; Kaylee Kozlowski, Genesee Valley; Aleacia Makeley, Andover; Anna Mercier, Wellsville; Hannah Neal, Andover; Haylee Peet, Wellsville; Ashley Trebik, Scio.

Early Entry CTE – Levi Coats, Wellsville; Teigan White, Scio; Isaiah Wilson, Cuba Rushford

Heavy Equipment Operations – Elden Aquila, Genesee Valley; Alexander Baker, Andover; BW Davis, Wellsville; Owen Emery, Elm Street Academy; Andrew Fanton, Wellsville; Daniel Fuller III, Scio; Jeffery Heim, Elm Street Academy; Luke Hint, Friendship; Aidan

Garrett Miller, Belfast; Donald Ormsby, Wellsville; Frank White III, Scio; Dylan Winchell, Bolivar Richburg. Media Communications Tech – Tyler Austin, Elm Street Academy; Brooklyn Burdick, Wellsville; Hayden Burnell, Genesee Valley; Sarah Crawford, Bolivar Richburg; Castity Gowdy, Bolivar Richburg; William Grant, Andover; Roman Johnston, Bolivar Richburg; GavinKenyon, Belfast; Brady Ketchner, Wellsville; Derek Landcastle, Elm Street Academy; Destiny Learn, Bolivar Richburg; Brian Learn,Bolivar Richburg; Kira Morley, Fillmore; Bailey Ordway, Wellsville; Michael Smith, Bolivar Richburg;

Signs of engine trouble

Without a functioning engine, a car is just an expensive driveway ornament. Engines keep vehicles moving, much in the same way the heart provides oxygen and blood to keep the human body running strong.

Modern engines are a mixture of mechanical moveable parts and complex computerized systems. Many different parts work in unison to keep a vehicle moving. Engines can be challenging for experienced mechanics, not to mention downright confusing for people who are unfamiliar with what’s under the hood of their vehicle. But any vehicle owner can learn to rec-

ognize certain signs that an engine may be on its last legs.

Engine shaking

An engine that is shaking while running may just have bad spark plugs or loose or damaged hoses, offers Sturtevant Used Auto Parts in Wisconsin. However, if those fixes don’t work, it could be an indication of a deeper problem that requires a mechanic, such as fuel intake system issues, compromised motor mounts or timing belt problems.

Excessive smoke

An engine in trouble typically has to work harder. That results in heating up more quick-

ly, which can lead to overheating. Smoke may be white, blue or black (each color indicates a separate problem). Any sign of excessive smoke is a reason to consult a mechanic.

Warning lights

The dashboard tends to light up when the car is started, and one by one those lights diminish as the car’s computer checks that all systems are working correctly. If the “check engine” light remains on, it is notifying the driver of a problem. The issue could be a faulty sensor or something more ominous. Mechanics can hook the vehicle up to a scanning tool that runs diagnostics to “speak”

to the car’s computer helping to diagnose the issue, advises How Stuff Works.

Strange noises

Popping or tapping noises may suggest that gasoline is igniting prematurely in the combustion chambers of the cylinders. Grinding noises may tell you that the starter motor needs to be changed or replaced. Transmission issues also can produce grinding sounds. Generally speaking, if the car is making sounds it does not normally make, schedule a service appointment.

Poor fuel efficiency

Engine trouble may cause the car or truck to

Audramoon Smolen, Fillmore; Lance Vohs, Genesee Valley

Medical Assisting – Gracieanne Gaylord, Andover; Kylie Paddock, Fillmore; Jaslynn Shipman, Genesee Valley; Ashley Whitney, Wellsville; Kristina Wilcox, Fillmore. Natural Resources –Dominic Bello, Cuba Rushford; Preston Bilotta, Cuba Rushford; Braiden Black, Wellsville; Colton Cowburn, Genesee Valley; Kendra Dewe, Cuba Rushford; David Green, Wellsville; Samuel Grover, Cuba Rushford; Nash Jordan, Friendship; Cayden Joy, Cuba Rushford; Austin Layman, Cuba Rushford; Donavon Patterson, Bolivar Richburg; David Stilson III, Elm Street Academy. New Vision Health Professions – Maddox Kelle, Cuba Rushford; Thai Norasethaporn,

consume gas faster than normal, according to the car information site Carsoid. The engine or one of its components may be faulty. Problems could arise in the spark plugs, oxygen sensor or fuel injector.

Metal flakes

If you change your own oil, check to see if the oil has metal flakes, or ask the technician if he or she sees flakes when you bring it in for service. Flakes indicate

Genesee Valley. Pre Engineering CADD –Brody Carlin, Andover; Raddin Plyler, Wellsville. Welding Metal Fabrication – Johnathon Baker, Genesee Valley; AsherBillings, Wellsville; Justin Button, Whitesville; Dakota Clark, Wellsville; Garrett Cooper, Cuba Rushford; JonathanFord, Genesee Valley; Raina Haight, Wellsville; Fisher Herdman, Genesee Valley; Hunter Hill, Friendship; Maegan Lefort, Friendship; Erin McIntyre, Genesee Valley; EthanMcRae, Andover; Kaiden Miller, Andover; Destiny Outman, Andover; Carli Powell, Fillmore; Gavin Sherwood, Scio; Jamie Szalay, Genesee Valley; Elizabeth Tronetti, Genesee Valley; Olivia Tronetti, Wellsville; Austin Vancuren, Andover; Mary Jo Willmart, Fillmore.

the engine is creating too much friction and slowly chipping away at the components.

Trouble starting

Failure to turn over is a clear indicator of engine troubles. It could be the battery, but if the battery is new, look for other causes.

Engine trouble does not generally come out of nowhere. Certain signs can warn drivers their vehicles need servicing.

Cuba’s Alyssa Bump to be honored at SUNY Fredonia

the 2023 Lan-

The award recognizes a member of the SUNY Fredonia graduating class who has exhibited balanced achievement and exemplifies Fredonia ideals and will be presented

to Bump at commencement on May 20.

Bump, a 2019 graduate of Cuba-Rushford Central School, will receive concurrent degrees, including a Bachelor of Arts in communication-journalism and Bachelor of Science in communication-public relations, with a minor in English. To date, she has maintained a grade point average of 3.9 out of 4.0. She was also a teaching assistant in two Department of Communication courses in 2022.

A member of the president’s Student Cabinet since 2022, Bump has also served the university community as a president’s ambassador. She has been the editor-in-chief of The Leader student newspaper since June 2021, and is its design and chief copy editor, as well as former life and arts editor.

As editor-in-chief, Bump has earned accolades for her editorial and leadership skills, with one group of faculty/staff noting in its nomination document, “The past years have brought controversial stories to The Leader, which she has handled with the sensitivity and maturity of a professional.”

Regarding the impact of her varied and wide-ranging activities on campus, it was noted, “She engages at a level rarely seen in an undergraduate student, and she does so with professionalism, integrity and self-awareness. She empathizes with peers as well as campus

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personnel at all levels. She is a realist and yet works with fantastic energy to make an impact.”

Bump has earned dean’s list standing throughout her university career, has been named to the Lambda Pi Eta honors society in communication, and is a participant in the honors program. She is the recipient of the Anne Bernstein Memo-

rial Award, the Arthur R. Maytum Scholarship and the Richard and Pamela Ryan Scholarship, all established through the Fredonia College Foundation.

She was also named to the Alma Mater Society, and was the 2022 recipient of its Marc Cohen Award.

Last summer, Bump was an intern reporter for the Chautauqua Daily, the newspaper of

Chautauqua Institution, producing more than 50 articles over eight weeks. The summer of 2021, she served as an intern reporter with The Journal of Americana Music, a publication of the Sportsmen’s Americana Music Foundation. The Oscar and Esther Lanford Endowment was created and endowed by the late President Emeritus Oscar E. Lanford and his wife.

The basics of colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cause of cancer-related death in the United States according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Despite that, colorectal cancer does not garner as much attention as many think it should.

The Mayo Clinic says colorectal cancer starts in the large intestine (colon), which is the final part of the digestive tract, or in the rectum. It usually begins as noncancerous clumps of cells known as polyps.

Over time, some of those benign polyps can change into cancerous cells and eventually tumors. The entire colon is about five feet in length, which provides a lot of real estate where cancer can start.

As with any type of cancer, detecting colorectal cancer early can make a difference in treatment. Early discovery of polyps that may turn cancerous can give doctors and their patients more treatment options. Medical professionals use colonoscopy, which is a camera in-

serted into the colon, to check for abnormalities.

The American Cancer Society now recommends that a person without any risk factors have their first colonoscopy at age 45. This procedure often is done under a mild sedation and the patient feels no discomfort. Healthy people can go 10 years between colonoscopies.

The camera will provide images of the tissue inside the colon and detect if polyps are present. The ACS says there are three different types of polyps.

• Adenomatous polyps: These sometimes change into cancer and are considered a pre-cancerous condition.

• Hyperplastic and inflammatory polyps: These are more common, but in general they are not pre-cancerous.

• Sessile serrated polyps and traditional serrated adenomas: These polyps have a higher risk of colorectal cancer formation. Sometimes doctors

will remove polyps if they think they may grow into cancer.

Most colorectal cancers are known as adenocarcinomas, and start in the cells that make mucus to lubricate the inside of the rectum and colon. When doctors are referring to colorectal cancer, they often are discussing adenocarcinoma.

If colorectal cancer is not caught early when the cancer cells are in the colon walls, it can then grow into blood vessels or lump vessels and travel to distant

parts of the body. Certain symptoms and signs may provide clues that colorectal cancer is present, apart from results from imaging tests, offers the Mayo Clinic.

• Persistent changes in bowel habits, including changes in the consistency of stool and frequency of movements.

• Bleeding from the rectum or blood found in stool.

• Abdominal discomfort, which can include cramps or gas pains.

• A persistent feeling that the bowel hasn’t emptied completely.

• Unexplained weight loss.

Treatment for colorectal cancer depends on staging. Plans can be discussed with an oncologist if cancer is detected.

More information about colorectal cancer is available at www. cancer.org.

Alyssa M. Bump of Cuba has been selected to receive

ford Presidential Prize from the Oscar and Esther Lanford Endowment of the Fredonia College Foundation.

Photo provided

Alyssa M. Bump with SUNY Fredonia President Stephen H. Kolison Jr.