By Ginny Kropf, correspondent Posted 7 May 2025 at 8:54 am
Photo by Jessica Stewart Photography: Nicholas Reese, posing here in his Mustang Marching Band uniform, loves writing music and plans to study music composition at Fredonia State College’s School of Music.
MEDINA – A Medina High School senior with a passion for writing music is being commended for his contributions to Medina’s annual Arbor Day celebration.
Several months ago, Oak Orchard Elementary School music teacher Andrea Busch contacted Nicholas Reese and asked if he could write a song about trees which Oak Orchard’s second grade Glee Club could sing on Arbor Day. The Glee Club has been singing at Arbor Day for three years.
Nicholas sat down and started thinking about trees.
“It was very general, so I had to be creative,” Nicholas said. “I spent a week writing the lyrics, and finished the entire thing in a month.”
He titled his composition “Oscillating Futures.”
Chris Busch, Andrea’s father-in-law and Medina Forestry coordinator, said to have a song written by a Medina student specifically for Arbor Day and performed by the Oak Orchard Glee club is an incredibly special honor.
“Truly, it made the occasion all the more special,” Chris said.
The teacher added her praise for the composition and what it meant to her students.
“I am honored that Nick was willing to share his talents and compose a piece of music specifically for the Oak Orchard Glee Club,” Andrea said. “Out of all the songs we learned this year, ‘Oscillating Futures’ was a clear favorite amongst the second graders. They affectionally called it ‘Nick’s Song’ and begged to practice it every day. These kinds of collaborations are what make our district special, and the Medina Music Department could not be more proud of Nick. He has a bright future ahead of him and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things he will accomplish.”
Nicholas said he has been writing songs since he was 11 and in fifth grade.
“I have since written about 100 songs,” he said. “A lot of times I write pieces in perspective to things that are happening in my life. I try to write emotionally.”
Photo by Tom Rivers: Nick Reese watches the Glee Club perform his song during an Arbor Day celebration on April 25.
Nicholas plays percussion in the Mustang Marching Band and Jazz Band.
“I became very inspired by the Marching Band in seventh grade, and knew then I should consider it seriously,” Nicholas said.
“But I really just want to sit in a room and write songs all day,” he said.
Writing notes is easy, but putting words to them is a bigger challenge, he said.
Most everything he writes is instrumental, he added.
When Nicholas graduates this summer, he plans to attend Fredonia State College’s School of Music to study music composition. That is also Andrea’s Alma Mater.
Provided photo: State Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt speaks during a news conference on Tuesday in the state capital.
Press Release, State Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt
ALBANY – State Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt on Tuesday was joined by Senator Jack Martins, Senator Mark Walczyk and members of the Senate Republican Conference to rail against New York State’s budget process – with the budget now over a month late and a lack of transparency over where exactly New Yorkers’ tax dollars are going.
In addition, Senate Republicans called on Governor Kathy Hochul and the Legislative Majorities not to use so-called “messages of necessity” to bypass the constitutionally required three-day aging process once budget bills get introduced. This critically important “aging” provision of the State Constitution helps to ensure that the public, the press, and all interested parties have the opportunity to actually review the budget bills prior to them being enacted into law.
Currently, Senator Mark Walczyk carries bill S48 which is expected to be taken up for committee discussion in the Senate Judiciary Committee. If passed, S48 will prohibit the Governor from issuing a message of necessity for budget related bills.
“This budget is going to spend more than a quarter of a trillion dollars in taxpayer dollars. Up to this point, there has been no sense of urgency to get the budget done – now that we are nearing the end, it should not be rushed through without time for proper review,” said Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt.
The Governor has paraded around the state as if her job is done, even though the Legislature has yet to vote on a single budget bill. Further mystifying what exactly has happened behind the closed doors of budget negotiations. New Yorkers deserve transparency from their elected officials.
“Government by ‘message of necessity’ is no way to run a government for the communities and taxpayers of this state. It’s time to bring this process out of the dark,” said Senator Tom O’Mara, Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee. “Governor Hochul and the Legislature’s Democrat majorities go on working behind closed doors to allocate billions of state taxpayer dollars and set in motion far-reaching public policies impacting our local citizens, communities, and economies in consequential ways. The state budget demands a full public airing and the appropriate time for review and debate, but that’s never what we get. It’s a broken process that blindfolds the public and keeps producing bloated state budgets that taxpayers will never be able to afford.”
Orleans has one of highest percentages of population on Medicaid, ACA in WNY
Press Release, NYS Association of Counties
ALBANY – The New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) is sounding the alarm over proposed federal Medicaid cuts that could devastate New York’s healthcare system, threaten health coverage for millions of residents, and strain county governments already operating under significant fiscal pressure.
As part of its current budget drafting process, Congress is looking to reduce federal spending by $2 trillion over the next 10 years, with projected cuts of up to $880 billion coming from Medicaid. These cuts will have an inordinately large impact on New York, which spends over $100 billion a year on a Medicaid program that serves nearly half our population and fuels a health care industry that relies on the public health insurance program for its survival.
“We have several concerns about these Medicaid cost cutting proposals,” said NYSAC President Benjamin Boykin II. “They will put health care at risk for the New Yorkers we serve, strain financially sound hospitals, and cripple troubled health care centers. And also, high on our list is that when the federal government cuts Medicaid, state leaders will force county taxpayers to pick up more of their costs.”
Editor’s Note: Orleans has 35.9 percent of its population on Medicaid or the Affordable Care Act with 7,673 on Medicaid; 3,324 on ACA Medicaid Expansion; 2,897 on ACA Essential Plan; and 358 on ACA QUP. The number of those on Medicaid and ACA total in Orleans is at 14,252.
Among Western New York counties the percentages for Medicaid and ACA include:
Allegany: 31.7 percent
Cattaraugus: 34.3 percent
Chautauqua: 37.1 percent
Erie: 32.5 percent
Genesee: 28.1 percent
Livingston: 24.4 percent
Monroe: 33.1 percent
Niagara: 31.6 percent
Orleans: 35.9 percent
Wyoming: 27.8 percent
At the beginning of the Medicaid program over 50 years ago, New York counties were required to fund half of the state’s share of Medicaid. While mandated county funding is currently capped at $7.6 billion a year, local leaders are concerned that federal cuts could jeopardize that cap.
According to a NYSAC analysis, the federal proposals could reduce Medicaid funding by hundreds of billions of dollars nationwide over the next decade, impacting nearly 9 million New Yorkers who receive care through traditional Medicaid or the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Medicaid expansion.
“Counties are the safety net providers in this state, and if these cuts go through, the very foundation of our health system will be shaken,” said Boykin. “Children, seniors, working families will be hurt, counties will be left to pick up the pieces, and county taxpayers will be left to pick up the tab.”
One of the most concerning proposals under consideration includes the elimination of the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (eFMAP), which currently provides a 90% federal match for individuals made eligible under the ACA. In New York, this funding supports care for 2.1 million people and is projected to cost the state $70 billion over ten years if repealed.
“This is not a theoretical scenario—it’s a very real threat that our leaders in Washington and Albany need to fully understand,” said Stephen J. Acquario, NYSAC Executive Director.
“The proposals under consideration pose additional risks to local governments. Should these cuts proceed, county Departments of Social Services (DSS) are likely to experience an overwhelming surge in demand as residents lose coverage and seek assistance. Emergency rooms will be forced to absorb a dramatic increase in non-emergency visits and already fragile Emergency Medical Services (EMS) could be pushed past the breaking point. As a result, counties may be compelled to divert funding from other essential services or raise local taxes just to keep basic health services intact,” said Acquario.
In addition to funding cuts, the federal government is considering imposing work requirements on over 2 million able-bodied adults on Medicaid in New York. This would create a significant administrative burden for counties and could cause hundreds of thousands of people to lose their healthcare coverage, increasing both economic instability and health disparities.
In all proposed federal scenarios, hospitals and healthcare providers across the state will face steep losses. Every federal Medicaid dollar is matched by the state or counties and when combined these funds are an essential part of supporting the entire healthcare system. New York’s healthcare infrastructure could shrink significantly, leading to layoffs, reduced access to care, and facility closures.
“Year after year, New Yorkers contribute more in tax dollars to the federal government than they receive back through programs and services. In a report from USA Facts released just weeks ago, for 2023, New Yorkers paid approximately $89 billion more in federal taxes than the state received in return. This disparity underscores the critical need for our congressional representatives to advocate vigorously for New York,” stated Acquario.
MEDINA – The Medina Band Boosters held their monthly meeting on Monday to discuss upcoming events and elect officers for the coming year.
These officers are: President – Crystal Elliott; Vice President – Julianne McGrath; Secretary – Michelle Wright; Treasurer – Heather Jackson; Transportation Chair – Nick Hartman; Student Accounts – Becky Rinker; Uniform Chair – Nicole McMullen; Chaperone Chair – Meghan Tuttle; Publicity Co-Chairs – Kathy Dreyfus and Janene Farley; Delegate – Debbie Tompkins and Shirley Kepner.
Medina will be in the Sherburne Pageant on June 6-7 where the Mustangs will compete in parade, wind ensemble, color guard and drumline. The band also will perform in the Memorial Day parade. The season concludes with the band banquet on Sunday, June 8.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 6 May 2025 at 11:02 am
Provided photos: Pictured from left include some of the team at the Tim Hortons in Medina: general manager MaryJo Polick, assistant supervisor Dani Sadlocka, assistant general manager Erin Costello and baker Cassandra Lyon.
These employees at the Tim Hortons in Albion include baker Michael Augusta and assistant general manager Sheryl Miller.
ALBION/MEDINA – The two Tim Hortons in Albion together sold about 2,500 Smile cookies last week during a fundraiser for the Golisano Children’s Hospital. The cookies were $2 each and raised $5,000 for the hospital in Rochester.
Tim Hortons ramped up the promotions for the week-long effort, inviting first responders and other community leaders in to decorate the cookies.
The Medina site sold 1,452 cookies, raising $2,905, while Albion sold 1,074 cookies, raising $2,146, said store co-owner Joey Filipelli.
The family also owns three Tim Hortons in Rochester at Culver Road, Mount Read and Ridgeway. Those three sites collectively sold 805 Smile cookies and raised $1,608.
Altogether, the five Tim Hortons owned by the Filipelli family will be donating $6,659 to Golisano Children’s Hospital.
“The owners – Giuseppe and Shirley Filipelli, Joey Filipelli, Jennifer Karbowski and Jared Karbowski – are so grateful to our community for supporting this fundraiser,” the family said. “The Tim Hortons team and owners are incredibly thankful for our local law enforcement, Mercy Flight, Key Bank and other business leaders who came out to help us decorate cookies and bring awareness to the event.”
By Ginny Kropf, correspondent Posted 6 May 2025 at 10:28 am
Provided photo: Nurses at Orleans Community Health were treated to cake in celebration of the first day of Nurses Week, which is observed from May 5-9.
MEDINA – Orleans Community Health is celebrating Nurses Week May 5-9 with a full schedule of special events and honors.
“Orleans Community Health is proud to honor the dedication, compassion and commitment of its nursing staff during National Nurses Week 2025,” said Scott Robinson, director of Marketing, Communication and Outreach. “This special week recognizes the vital role nurses play in patient care and community, and Orleans Community Health is marking the occasion with a series of celebrations, tributes and recognitions.”
Throughout the week, Orleans Community Health will be sharing spotlights of both current and past members of its nursing teams, highlighting the stories and impact of these exceptional professionals across decades of care, Robinson said.
Celebratory events will include a sweet start to the week on Monday with cake and cupcakes available for all nursing staff; a special gift to nurses on Wednesday in appreciation of their dedication and service; and the annual brunch on Friday, a cherished tradition which brings together current and former members of the nursing team for a time of connection, gratitude and celebration.
A highlight of Friday’s brunch will be the announcement of this DAISY Award recipient, a prestigious honor given to a nurse who exemplifies extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care.
“Nurses are the heart of everything we do,” said Kim Gray, chief nursing officer at Orleans Community Health. “They bring strength, compassion and skill to every patient interaction. Nurses Week is a time for us to pause, reflect and express our deep gratitude to these incredible individuals who make such a profound difference every day.”
Orleans Community Health invites the community to join in recognizing and thanking the nurses who serve with excellence, resilience and heart.
For more information about Orleans Community Health or to learn more about their nursing team, visit www.orleanscommunityhealth.org.
Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) is calling out Gov. Hochul for her two-faced approach to our state’s correctional system in her proposed state budget.
Currently, the governor is advocating to lower the minimum age requirement to be a correctional officer from 21 to 18 in an effort to combat the staffing shortage at prisons across the state. This staffing shortage was brought about by the Hochul Administration after it fired thousands of officers for voicing their concerns about unsafe work environments and the disastrous effects of policies such as the HALT Act.
Gov. Hochul’s budget proposal also includes a provision that would allow the governor to close up to five prisons within the next year with only 90 days’ notice. This move would only make the working environment more dangerous for staff by cramming more violent inmates into fewer facilities.
While Hawley is not opposed to lowering the age requirements for new correctional officers, he believes this administration is using this as a last-ditch effort to fix the problem it created.
“Gov. Hochul’s desperate effort to save face would almost be laughable if it didn’t affect the safety of thousands of hard-working correctional officers across our state,” Hawley said. “This proposal to lower the age requirements for new officers is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. It is clearly a political move by the governor to pretend that she supports law enforcement while appeasing her progressive friends in the Majority. If Gov. Hochul actually cared about the law enforcement community, she would reinstate all the fired correctional officers with full benefits and back pay. Until then, everything else is just talk.”
HOLLEY – The Holley Elementary Art Club recently unveiled customized painted pizza pans at Dustin’s Pizzeria in the Village of Holley.
Students spent months working on the paintings. They were hung beside pizza boards that were painted by the Holley High School painting class in 2018. Students were excited to see their work displayed and hope community members enjoy the artwork for years to come.
Dustin’s Pizzeria has partnered with Holley Central School for various projects throughout the years, including exiting opportunities like this, as well as career exploration opportunities for students interested in the food industry or opening their own business.
Dustin Reisman (center) pictured with wife and Holley Board of Education member Jennifer Reisman (left), and Holley Superintendent Karri Schiavone (right) at Community Champion recognition.
Dustin Reisman, owner of Dustin’s Pizzeria and Holley Class of 2000 graduate, was named the Holley school district’s 2025 Community Champion for Public Education. This recognition is presented by ACT for Education in order to honor area businesses, service organizations, and community leaders who serve as exceptional supporters of our local public schools and students. He was honored at their recognition breakfast on May 2.
“Dustin Reisman has supported the students and families of Holley Central School for many years,” said Holley Superintendent Karri Schiavone. “Dustin’s Pizzeria is a regular donor for fundraisers and other school events. His support of the school and our students is endless. His involvement in Holley’s events and the community at large is commendable, noticed, and most importantly, done with true intentions of quiet support.”
Students are thrilled to see to their artwork on display at Dustin’s Pizzeria.
Armando Elenes, Secretary Treasurer of the United Farm Workers, has issued a statement in response to the statement on Monday from Lynn-Ette & Sons after 14 of the farm’s workers were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Friday. They were on a bus headed to work when they were stopped on Route 98 in Albion at about 7:30 a.m. near Crosby’s, north of the Erie Canal.
Statement from the United Farm Workers:
“There is in fact a bargaining unit at Lynn-Ette farm which covers seasonal workers — as Lynn-Ette is aware, an arbitrator has already been appointed by the State of New York following Lynn-Ette’s failure to negotiate a union contract for them in good faith and we are waiting for the arbitrator to issue their decision.
It is true that the workers who were detained last Friday are not part of the current bargaining unit. This is because Lynn-Ette itself successfully argued that its year-round workers should be excluded from the unit. At the time, we argued strongly that year-round workers should be included in the same bargaining unit as their seasonal coworkers.
Given that exclusion, several year-round workers were continuing to organize to file a petition for a separate bargaining unit that would negotiate a contract for the year-round workers. Several of the workers who were leading that effort have now been detained by ICE.
We do now know that ICE came to target the bus as a result of a tip. We demand that ICE be fully transparent about how and why and based on what information these arrests were made, including to the members of Congress who are inquiring about this very issue.
If workers at any company were to be targeted for immigration enforcement for union organizing, that would be a violation of our Constitution’s First Amendment; the right to freedom of association including with your union. Everyone should be concerned about that.”
Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) is calling out Gov. Hochul for failing to deliver a state budget more than a month past the April 1 deadline.
While the governor recently announced a conceptual agreement on a $254 billion budget, it has yet to receive support from state lawmakers. Over the last week, Hochul has spent her time away from Albany promoting her new proposal as the state Legislature continues to wait for the actual budget bills to be introduced.
Hawley believes the governor’s absence from Albany and the Legislature’s not agreeing to adopt is the epitome of incompetence, and only further delays the budget process and puts off relief for everyday New Yorkers.
“This is the latest a state budget has been in the last 15 years, and Gov. Hochul is nowhere to be found,” said Hawley. “It seems as if the governor will speak to just about any news outlet but won’t sit down with lawmakers to hash out a budget. We’ve been back in Albany every week waiting for a final proposal, but she hasn’t been in the Capitol since last Monday. Someone needs to tell this administration that media tours aren’t a part of the budget process. It’s time for Gov. Hochul to come back to Albany and finish the job.”
Press Release, State Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt
ALBANY – Today, Senate Democrats on the Senate Codes Committee voted to reject a series of key criminal justice bills proposed by Senate Republicans, preventing them from advancing to the Senate floor for a full vote.
The bills opposed by Senate Democrats include proposals designed to crack down on animal cruelty, arson, illegal drugs, vehicular assault, manslaughter and homicide committed while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. With these votes, the Senate Majority has once again demonstrated a shocking lack of concern for the public safety of the very people they are elected to represent.
The Senate Republican Conference remains focused on restoring common sense to the criminal justice system and ensuring safer streets for all New Yorkers. Instead of supporting this effort, Senate Democrats have continued to advance and defend a failed criminal justice “reform agenda” that puts the needs and concerns of criminals above those of law-abiding citizens.
“It was shocking to see several common sense criminal justice measures defeated in today’s Codes Committee, including Andrew’s Law, which would increase penalties for those driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. These bills would have made the state safer and provided greater protections for law abiding citizens. Today’s Committee vote is a clear indication that Senate Democrats are unmoved by New Yorkers’ concerns over rising crime rates and their demand for greater public protections,” said Senator Anthony Palumbo, Ranking Member of the Committee on Codes.
“These bills represent common sense initiatives aimed at keeping New York residents safe and holding perpetrators accountable for their actions. The legislature has an obligation to protect the rights of law-abiding citizens and crime victims. Rejecting these proposals sends the wrong message to the people we represent,” said Senator Patrick Gallivan, member of the Committee on Codes.
The list of bills that were voted down by Democrats in the Codes Committee is a prime example of how they continue to dismiss policies that ensure safety and quality of life in our communities:
S.236 (Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick) – An act to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to setting bail for defendants that pose a threat to public safety. – Defeated 4-9
S.307 (Rhoads) – An act to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to authorizing bail for certain felony offenses involving the manufacture, sale, distribution, or possession with intent to sell synthetic opioids. – Defeated 4-9
S.1041 (Palumbo) – An act to amend the penal law, the vehicle and traffic law and the criminal procedure law, in relation to arrest, prosecution, sentencing and penalties for offenses involving vehicular assault, manslaughter and homicide and operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol. – Defeated 4-9
S.1748 (Oberacker) – An act to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to securing orders for principals charged with arson felony offenses. – Defeated 4-9
S.2282A (Helming) – An act to amend the executive law and the criminal procedure law, in relation to enacting the “pretrial risk overview for threat evaluation, custody, and treatment (PROTECT) act” and establishing a risk assessment instrument to evaluate certain defendants; and to repeal certain provisions of the criminal procedure law relating thereto. – Defeated 5-8
S.3511 (Borrello) – An act to amend the penal law, in relation to increasing the maximum sentence of imprisonment for certain misdemeanors to one year; and to repeal certain provisions of such law relating thereto. – Defeated 4-9
S.1648 (Oberacker) – An act to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to authorizing bail for principals charged with aggravated cruelty to animals. – Defeated 4-9
MEDINA – Orleans/Niagara BOCES would like to congratulate the over 160 SkillsUSA members who competed on April 24th at the New York State Fairgrounds in dozens of competitions at the 2025 NYS SkillsUSA Leadership Conference.
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA helps each student to excel and empowers its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens.
Many of the students winning medals have the opportunity to move on to the National competition in Atlanta, Georgia in June.
Some of the local gold medal winners include:
• Sophia Goyette (Medina), a student in the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering program at the Orleans Career and Technical Education Center, took a gold medal in the Technical Drafting competition.
The competition will focused on the application of appropriate entry-level technical drafting skills to solve visualization and presentation problems of a mechanical nature as designed by the national technical committee.
• Brady Christiaansen (Medina), a student in the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering program at the Orleans Career and Technical Education Center, took a gold medal in CNC 3-Axis Milling Programming competition.
This competition assessed the ability to program CNC milling machines, interpret prints (including GD&T), and measure/gauge parts. The competitor will also demonstrate theoretical knowledge of CNC machine configuration, setup, and operations.
• Madison Davis (Lyndonville), a student in the Allied Health program at the Orleans Career and Technical Education Center, took a gold medal in Health Occupations Professional Portfolio. The knowledge performance portion of this competition was the creation of a professional portfolio with title page, table of contents and six required sections in specific order.
Competitors were required to take the NYS SkillsUSA professional development test at orientation. The competition includes a live presentation by the competitor designed to evaluate the ability of an individual to present themselves to an employer using effective communication skills.
Winners from Orleans Technical Education Center include:
First Place
ESTHETICS – Isabella Pearl of Lockport, Cosmetology II
ESTHETICS MODEL – Megan Adams of Lockport, Cosmetology II
CNC 3-AXIS MILLING PROGRAMMER – Brady Christiaansen of Medina, Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering II
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO – Madison Davis of Lyndonville, Allied Health II
INTERNET OF THINGS – Garrett Armenia of Roy-Hart in Computer Technology II
MEDICAL MATH – A’Niya Cornwell of Lockport in Health Occupations I
TECHNICAL DRAFTING – Sophia Goyette of Medina in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering II
Second Place
INTERNET OF THINGS – Scott Clark of Roy-Hart, Computer Technology II
CNC 3-AXIS MILLING PROGRAMMER – Nathaniel Hulton of Roy-Hart, Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering II
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING – Camden VandenBosch of Roy-Hart, Computer Technology I
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION – Chyanne Easley of Lockport, Early Childhood I
Third Place
AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY – Ryan Quattrini of Newfane in Diesel Tech/Heavy Equip II
CRIMINAL JUSTICE QUIZ BOWL – Giovanni Wright of Newfane, Michelle Ramirez of Albion and Gloria Haller of Barker, Security and Law I
Farm disputes claims made by United Farm Workers that raid was in response to union activity
Statement from Lynn-Ette & Sons in Kent
KENT – Lynn-Ette & Sons is heartbroken by the recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) action that resulted in the detention of 14 long-standing farm employees.
These individuals are not only vital contributors to our operations but valued members of our extended farm family—many of whom have worked alongside us for years with commitment and integrity.
We are deeply troubled by the manner in which this enforcement action was carried out and the impact it has had on our team and their families. Lynn-Ette & Sons had no prior knowledge of the raid and had no contact with ICE beforehand.
We strongly reject the United Farm Workers’ (UFW) irresponsible and self-serving public claims suggesting that these workers were targeted in retaliation for union activity. These claims are categorically false.
None of the individuals detained were part of the bargaining unit involved in the ongoing union activity on our farm. To insinuate otherwise is not only misleading but irresponsibly politicizes a painful and personal situation for the workers and their loved ones.
Lynn-Ette & Sons remains committed to the fair and respectful treatment of all our employees. We are cooperating fully with legal counsel to better understand the circumstances and to assist the affected individuals and their families where possible.
We call on elected officials and community leaders to ensure that all enforcement actions are conducted with transparency, due process, and human dignity.
