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Flu shot clinic CORNING — A fl u shot clinic will be held at Mullen seeking council seat Corning YMCA from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Oct. 2. By Stephen Borgna upcoming weeks. five years. wanted to do her part in the She said some areas of town The Corning YMCA/ [email protected] Mullen served as a reg- Mullen is seeking one community. were underrepresented YMCA of Greater Rochester istered nurse, former fire of the two seats held by “I really wanted to reach compared to others. is partnering with Weg- Jennifer Mullen, a North commissioner and volun- incumbents Gary Mapes out and try and help in our “We realized that there’s mans Pharmacy to provide Corning resident and teer firefighter with the and Dave Schaffer. Those town,” she said. really un-equitable distri- members with a convenient candidate for the Town Town of Big Flats before two seats are the only posi- In particular, when bution of representation way for adults (ages 18 and of Corning Democrats, moving back to the Town tions up for election this Mullen moved into the town sitting on the board,” she over) to receive fl u shots. has tossed her name into of Corning with her family. November in the Town of she said she noticed dispro- said. No prescription or the hat for a town coun- She has taught nursing at Corning. portionate representation appointment necessary and cil member’s seat in the Elmira College for the past She said ultimately, she in the town government. SEE COUNCIL, A8 the cost is covered by most major insurance companies. Credit cards accepted. NATIONAL WINEGLASS MARATHON CHIROPRACTIC NYS Constitutional HEALTH MONTH Convention program Non-drug CORNING — The Doctor gives pre-race tips Southeast Steuben County Library will treatment host a program entitled “Understanding the NYS Constitutional Convention promoted and Referendum” from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday. Chiropractors seek Two distinguished to battle opioid abuse political science scholars will talk about the history, By James Post process, delegate selec- [email protected] tion, and function of the state constitutional convention and referendum Chiropractors nation- as well as current issues. wide will mark October Hear how the institution of as National Chiropractic the periodic constitutional Health Month, promot- convention referendum ing chiropractic care as a can play a vital demo- way of treating back pain cratic role. There will be without resorting to opioid a Question and Answer painkillers, which can lead period and an open mic to addiction. session for the audience. “For many Americans, Speakers will include J.H. back pain is a very disabling Snider, who is the Editor condition that prevents of The New York State them from enjoying the life Constitutional Conven- they want to live,” said Dr. tion Clearinghouse and Jim Samuel Ascioti of Corning Twombly, an award-win- Chiropractic Associates. ning Professor of American “With the ongoing opioid Politics at Elmira College. crisis, we feel that it is very The event is co-hosted important for the public to by the League of Women know that there are differ- ent approaches to treating Voters of Steuben County Dr. Jeffrey Alwine works on the knee of Kyle Bowman at Guthrie’s Corning Centerway offices. [ERIC WENSEL PHOTOS/THE LEADER] & the Southeast Steuben back pain, such as chiro- County Library. practic care, that do not Orthopedic surgeon discusses science of running before weekend run involve the use of prescription drugs.” STATE By Stephen Borgna before the race, during The Steuben County [email protected] the race, and even after Legislature seems to agree, the race too. Kind of as it’s issued a proclama- Harassment claim Jeffrey Alwine, DO, loose-fitting clothing tion recognizing National committee expanded is a Guthrie orthopedic — microfiber clothing Chiropractic Health surgeon who special- would help people stay Month. ROCHESTER — A com- izes in sports medicine. cool as well. Pretty much Citing the rise of opioid mittee investigating The Leader caught up the most important thing abuse, the proclamation complaints that the with Alwine Thursday to is hydration. says in part, “because of University of Rochester discuss the medical sci- Q: What about getting this epidemic, the need mishandled sexual harass- ence behind the athletes ready for the race? for noninvasive, non- ment allegations against a participating in the A: So that takes a while. drug approaches to pain professor is expanding. Wineglass Marathon this It takes about four or five management for common The university on weekend. months to be prepared for musculoskeletal condi- Thursday announced that Q: There’s been a lot a marathon, depending tions such as back pain has a graduate student and of weather lately for on the runner’s level of Alwine goes over the model of a knee with Bowman at Guthrie’s increased throughout the faculty member will be this time of year. If this experience with running. Corning Centerway office. world and particularly in added. weather sticks around For a beginner it could running 10-15 miles a it takes a lot of time and the United States.” this weekend for the be longer, it could be six week, you’re slowly going effort, and dedication. According to Ascioti, Advice ...... A6 Local ...... A2 marathon, what should months. to increase your mileage Q: What are some of back pain is one of the Business ..... A8 Obituaries ..A5 runners do in order to stay With someone who is to about 40 miles a week the most common inju- most common condi- Classifi ed ... B5 Police ...... A2 cool? a runner, they’ll want prior to the race so that ries you see from runners, tions for which opioids are Comics ...... A7 Sports ...... B1 A: First thing is, hydra- to slowly increase their you’re ready. So that’s especially long-distance prescribed. tion. You definitely mileage before the race. not something you go runners? “It masks the problem,” want to be hydrated So if you’re used to from couch to running, SEE TIPS, A8 he added.

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Silver 16.773 ▲ .020 technology companies and markets are poised to do The Associated Press ing rates for consumers and The plan does list a few Platinum 921.00 ▼ 0.50 drugmakers. After a big better than U.S. stocks in businesses. changes to generate addi- Copper 2.9625 ▲ .0505 move the day before, that the months to come. WASHINGTON — How Because the adminis- tional revenue. But these Oil 51.56 ▼ 0.58 was enough to take stocks “The U.S. economic do you pay for an estimated tration has put off a full ideas could undermine back to record highs. cycle is so much further $5.8 trillion tax cut? accounting of the trade-offs some of Trump’s claims MARKET MOVERS After a slow start, stocks along than the Europe For President Donald it’s prepared to make, the that the middle class as a gradually moved upward economic cycle,” said Trump and Republican politically perilous decisions whole would benefit from • Abbott Laboratories: Up $1.49 in afternoon trading as Sameer Samana, global congressional leaders, that are being left for the tax- the changes. to $53.64 — Regulators companies in technology, quantitative strategist for is the mostly unanswered writing committees in the For example, families approved Abbott’s new blood basic materials, real estate the Wells Fargo Invest- $5,800,000,000,000 House and Senate to turn the could no longer reduce glucose monitoring system. and finance contributed ment Institute. He added question. blueprint into an actual bill. their taxable income with • Rite Aid Corp.: Down 25 modest gains. that European stocks The plan they released Inevitably, analysts say, personal exemptions for cents to $2.03 — The drug Drugmaker AbbVie haven’t done as well as Wednesday took a first any tax-cut plan produces dependents in their house- store chain’s sales fell jumped after it reached a U.S. stocks in 2017, and step toward outlining how losers. hold. This would return short of analyst estimates deal with a competitor that with the European Cen- Republicans propose to “You can’t have responsi- about $1.6 trillion to the in the second quarter. would delay competition tral Bank getting ready to cover some of the monu- ble tax reform and everyone government. It could also for its anti-inflamma- start raising interest rates, mental cost over the next 10 wins,” said Marc Goldwein, nullify the benefits Trump BRIEFCASE tory treatment Humira, banks in Europe should years, mainly by removing senior policy director for the says would result from dou- the biggest-selling drug start making more money. certain tax breaks. But even Committee for a Responsible bling the standard deduction WASHINGTON in the world. Industrial But Samana thinks those proposed changes Federal Budget. people now receive if they firms took small losses as stocks that are linked to were left vague — and The tax cut is being pro- don’t itemize their taxes. Claims for US big names like Boeing and U.S. economic growth, wouldn’t remotely pay the posed at a time when the Losing the personal jobless aid rise by General Electric declined. like banks and industrial full cost of the tax cut. publicly held national debt is exemption means some 12,000 to 272,000 September is histori- and consumer-focused The administration says already $14.6 trillion. Even if middle class families might cally the weakest month companies, should con- it would eliminate most tax rates for companies and end up paying more in The number of Amer- of the year for stocks, but tinue to do well. Those personal tax breaks. Possi- families were unchanged, taxes, said Ernie Tedeschi, icans applying for the Standard & Poor’s 500 stocks mostly climbed on bly gone would be people’s the debt is expected to bal- a former Treasury Depart- unemployment benefits has risen 1.6 percent this Thursday. ability to deduct state and loon by an additional $10 ment adviser who is a policy rose by 12,000 last week to local taxes as well as eligible trillion over the next decade. economist at the investment 272,000 as Florida contin- medical expenses. But doing That increase largely reflects bank Evercore ISI. ued to absorb the economic proper footwear too, so so would still leave the tax the rising costs of Social “For the average family, impact of Hurricane Irma. TIPS change of footwear is easy cut more than $2 trillion shy Security and Medicare as they don’t have enough The Labor Department From Page A1 treatments for runners. of paying for itself. the vast generation of baby details yet” to know whether said Thursday that the Q: If you had one mes- The Trump administration boomers continues to retire. the plan helps them, Tedes- less-volatile four-week A: Obviously the lower sage for the runners, what argues that it can accelerate The proposed tax cuts in chi said. average rose by 9,000 extremity — hip, knee, would it be? the economy’s growth far the Trump plan would total An additional $1.6 trillion to 277,750, highest since tibia and ankle — and they A: You’ve worked hard beyond its current pace and, $5.8 trillion over 10 years, would, in theory, be gen- February 2016. Overall, (include) mostly overuse to get to this point. A lot in doing so, generate enough according to an analysis by erated by repealing most the number of Americans injuries. of it is mental too when federal revenue to cover the the Committee for Respon- of the itemized deductions collecting unemployment Q: What kind of treat- you run, so just kind of shortfall. Most economists sible Federal Budget and (excluding mortgage interest checks has fallen nearly 7 ments are there for have that finish line in have called that wishful other reports. That figure and charitable deductions). percent over the past year someone who might get your mind. Kind of stay thinking. includes the effects of reduc- The administration has said to 1.93 million. That’s why analysts say ing the number of individual itemized deductions usually injured? focused, and just kind of The Associated Press A: So for someone that get after it. I know every- the government would have tax brackets and shrinking help only the affluent. gets injured, the treat- one wants to say they ran a ments are usually rest, marathon — it’s a big goal that’s kind of the first and it takes a lot to get and talk to other health care “The more we thing that we try. Other there. Just stay hydrated TREATMENT providers, the more the cul- reach out and talk COUNCIL treatments can be injec- and be focused on that From Page A1 ture is changing,” he said. From Page A1 tions. Usually rest and finish line. Corning Chiropractic to other health He said that’s led many Associates has “cultivated” care providers, the She said she would also like to address what she said We pay 6¢ per return health care providers and relationships with other more the culture is organizations to recog- health care providers within changing.” is a lack of transparency in nize the value of non-drug the Guthrie and Arnot sys- the town and amongst town treatments, including tems, as well as physical — Dr. Samuel Ascioti officials. spinal manipulation by a therapists, neurologists and of Corning Chiropractic “For us, we wanted more N W peN Associates chiropractor. massage therapists, among of a change,” she said. “We Ascioti said in recent others, Ascioti said. wanted to see more trans- Rey’s Redemption Center years, general practitio- Health insurance is also parency, we wanted to see ners are more likely to refer more likely to cover chiro- One strange case is just more diversity, and I Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9am-6pm Sat. 9am-4pm patients to chiropractic care practic care than in the past, Medicare, which will decided to run based on that CLOSED SUNDAY than in the past, for just that though the level of coverage cover spinal manipulation and wanting to see a positive reason. depends on the particular as a treatment — but not change in our community.” Drop off can/bottles for the “The more we reach out insurer and plan, he said. the initial consultation “We need to move things Hurricane Relief! visit that’s necessary to along, and have things done establish what treatment in a timely fashion. 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