Page Sponsor
Medina Memorial joining lung cancer screening day on Nov. 14
Provided photo: Medina Memorial Hospital will participate in National Lung Cancer Screening Day on Nov. 14. Here, Erica Chutko, director of imaging, does a CT scan of a patient’s lungs.
MEDINA – Orleans Community Health has announced that Medina Memorial Hospital will once again participate in National Lung Cancer Screening Day on Nov. 14.
The nationwide initiative, held during Lung Cancer Awareness Month, aims to increase awareness of the importance of early detection and expand access to potentially lifesaving lung cancer screenings, according to information provided by Scott Robinson, director of marketing for OCH.
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. While the disease often develops without noticeable symptoms in its early stages, screening with low-dose computed tomography can help detect lung cancer before symptoms appear, when treatment is more likely to be successful. Despite the benefits of early detection, many individuals who qualify for screening have never been screened.
“Early detection can make a tremendous difference in the treatment and outcomes of lung cancer,” Robinson said. “By participating in National Lung Cancer Screening Day, we’re helping remove barriers to preventive care and encouraging members of our community to take an important step toward protecting their health.”
On Nov. 14, Medina Memorial Hospital will offer low-dose CT lung cancer screenings to eligible patients. The screening is quick, painless and non-invasive, using a low dose of radiation to create detailed images of the lungs. The test can identify abnormalities that may require further evaluation, often before symptoms develop.
Individuals may qualify for annual low-dose CT lung cancer screening if they meet the following criteria:
- Are between 50 and 80 years old.
- Have a smoking history of at least 20 pack-years (equivalent to smoking one pack per day for 20 years or two packs per day for 10 years).
- Currently smoke or have quit smoking within the past 15 years.
- Have no signs of symptoms of lung cancer.
- Have a physician’s order for the screening.
- Obtain prior authorization if required by their insurance provider.
Insurance coverage requirements may vary, including different age eligibility criteria for Medicare beneficiaries. Patients are encouraged to speak with their healthcare provider to determine whether lung cancer screening is appropriate for them.
In taking the first step toward early detection, Orleans Community Health encourages community members who meet the screening criteria to speak with their primary care provider and consider scheduling a screening. Individuals with a history of smoking who have never undergone lung cancer screening are especially encouraged to learn more about their eligibility.
Individuals should call Medina Memorial Hospital at (585) 798-8054 to learn more about eligibility or to schedule a lung cancer screening.
Operation Honor plans cornhole tournament on Nov. 14 with proceeds going to veterans
Provided photos: This cornhole boards include two of the sponsors, Zacher Construction and the Crusaders Motorcycle Club.
Press Release, Operation Honor
MEDINA – Operation Honor is hosting its second annual cornhole tournament and basket raffle fundraiser on November 14th to raise money for local veterans.
The organization switched from doing a 5K near Veterans Day to the cornhole tournament. The event takes place at the Knights of Columbus in Medina. The tournament begins at 1 p.m. and baskets will be drawn 4 p.m.
The doors will open at noon for practice and basket entries. There will be food and drinks available for purchase all day. K of C staff will be running food specials in support of the event. Guests are welcome to watch the tournament and the basket raffle is open to the public. You will not need to be present to win.
Operation Honor is still looking for basket donations, and participants for the tournament.
Basket Raffle donations are appreciated and can be dropped off at 415 West Ave., Suite 2.
Cornhole Registration is $60 per team with a t-shirt included for a chance to win the final prizes.
To register, contact Jenn Thom, Operation Honor director, at 585-356-9596 or operationhonor18@gmail.com.
Operation Honor is a non-profit organization in Orleans County that provides financial assistance and support to local military veterans and their families. It has helped with veterans’ utility bills, car payments, and heating pellets. The organization has also helped with disaster relief and supports veterans in other ways such as donations to the local van service for medical appointments and other veteran-focused initiatives.
Tough 3rd round for Green at Malaysia
In a near instant replay of the opening round, Medina’s Melanie Green shot a 3 over par 75 Saturday (Malaysia time) on the third round of the LPGA Tour’s Maybank Championship being played at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Her opening round likewise was a 3 over par 75.
Green, who started the third round at even par for the tournament, had three bogeys on 13, 1 and 6 and one double bogey on 2 which two birdies on 14 and 15 were unable to overcome.
Green now has a 3 over par 219 total on rounds of 75, 69 and 75 entering the final round.
Clocks get turned back an hour tonight
Photo by Tom Rivers: This photo shows the top of the 90-foot-high bell tower at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Jamestown. The tower was hit by lightning on Sept. 1, 2013, causing a chunk of a turret in the tower to fall on the sidewalk. It has since been repaired.
Clocks should be turned back an hour tonight with the with the end of Daylight Savings Time and a return to standard time at 2 a.m.
AAA is advising drivers that although they can get an extra hour of sleep tonight with clocks going back an hour, the time change can cause potential distractions to their normal routine.
An earlier sunset and darkness can lead to an increase in the number of pedestrians killed or seriously injured by vehicles, AAA said.
Drivers, pedestrians, joggers, walkers and bicyclists are advised to take added safety measures so they are seen on the roads.
AAA recommends the following:
Drivers
Always watch out for pedestrians when backing up in parking lots or driveways. Use headlights to be visible.
Leave more following room. In the morning, when the sun is in your eyes it can be hard to see what the car ahead is doing. Use sunglasses and your sun visor.
Be mindful of children and others who are outdoors in the afternoon and evening as it gets dark earlier.
Pay attention and eliminate all distractions including cell phones and car clocks that are off by an hour.
Scan the road for wild animals, mainly deer. Be especially vigilant for deer and other wildlife. New York reported 36,743 animal-related crashes in 2024, averaging one crash approximately every 15 minutes, many occurring during dawn, dusk and nighttime hours.
Pedestrians
Be visible. This is especially important in dark places or poor weather. Remember to stay in well-lit areas and to wear light or reflective clothing. Never assume drivers see you just because you see them.
Use sidewalks and pathways. If a sidewalk is not available, stay to the far side of the road and always face traffic.
Headlights
With 50% of crashes occurring at night, drivers should check their headlights for signs of deterioration and invest in new headlights or, at a minimum, try a low-cost headlight cleaning and restoration to boost the safety of driving after dark. Headlights can show signs of deterioration after three years but most commonly by year five.
AAA suggests drivers check their headlights for changes in appearance such as yellowing or clouding. If the bulb is difficult to see, it is time to have the lens replaced or restored as soon as possible. Replacement and restoration services are available at most repair shops.
School Safety
Moving clocks back one hour means it will be darker in the late afternoon. It is important to remember that children will be on their way home from school during this time, so drivers must remain vigilant.
Slow Down. A pedestrian struck by a vehicle traveling at 25 mph is nearly two-thirds less likely to be killed than a pedestrian struck by a vehicle traveling just 10 mph faster.
“As we fall back, drivers need to stay especially alert during the evening commute as darkness arrives earlier and more people are out walking, exercising or traveling home from school and work,” said AAA Western and Central New York Director of Public Relations and Corporate Communications Elizabeth Carey. “Now is a good time to eliminate distractions, slow down and be prepared for changing road conditions.”
Sponsored Post
Photos: 1,000-plus kids descend on downtown Medina for Beggar’s Night
Photos by Tom Rivers
MEDINA – Beggar’s Nite was a big event in downtown Medina this evening with more than 1,000 kids in costume descending on the downtown, including these two kids dressed as inflatable characters.
Many of the business owners were stocked with candy to give out to the kids. Beggar’s Nite is held the Friday before Halloween.
This group crosses on North Main Street with Medina police officer Alex Villegas keeping an eye on the traffic.
Dave Burd doles out candy from The Vintage Cigar, where he is co-owner.
Byron Hill, 10, dressed as Abraham Lincoln and recited the Gettysburg Address while walking the downtown with his little brother, Joshua, who was Rubble from Paw Patrol.
This group from A Kut Above gave out treats. From left include Addyson Ruppel, Jessica Ickowski, Addison Reale, Adriana Ruppel and Tina Ossterling, who is co-owner.
Medina Police Chief Corey Black stands in the intersection of Main Street and Center Street, directing traffic. A group of kids are in the back by the Bent’s Opera House.
The staff at The Fringe again dressed up in characters, this time in a theme of famed musicians. From left include Amanda Mank as Michael Jackson, her daughter Chloe as Stitch, Vanessa Lhommendieu (owner) as Sia and holding a Frenchie dog dressed in tribute to Dolly Parton, Jennifer Printup as Prince, and Leah Printup as Elvis Presley.
Mary Lewis of Creekside Floral serves up lots of candy from her store on Main Street.
Marci Fulwell, a vendor at the Downtown Browsery passes out the treats. She also works as a teacher’s aide for pre-K and kindergarten in Medina and was warmly greeted by many of the kids.
Colby Blake, left, and his father Joe gave out candy from their business, Cuppa Joe.
Barker/Roy-Hart romps in sectional opener
Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Carter DerSarkissian stretches to score one of his three first half touchdowns during Barker/Roy-Hart’s sectional win over visiting Portville this evening.
A big five touchdown first half scoring burst powered Barker/Roy-Hart to a 47-14 victory over Portville in the quarterfinal round of the Section VI Class C football playoffs this evening at Barker.
Aaron Bowerman ignited the decisive first half scoring barrage with a 51 yard touchdown run on the Bulls first possession. Billy Jaques tacked on the first of his three extra point kicks.
Carter DerSarkissian then scored three straight touchdowns for the Bulls on runs of 16, 72 and 19 yards. He also threw a two-point conversion pass to Ashton Ark after his second TD.
Quarterback Max Townsend capped off the Bulls big first half with a 19 yard touchdown run to make it 33-6 at the half.
Barker/Roy-Hart also scored twice in the second half on a 2 yard run by Owen Maedl in the third quarter and a 4 yard run by Liam Garcia in the final period.
Improving to 8-1, Barker/Roy-Hart will now host a semifinal game next weekend against the winner of Saturday’s quarterfinal contest between Clymer-Sherman-Panama (CSP) and Cleveland Hill.
Barker/Roy-Hart quarterback Max Townsend breaks free to score the Bulls final touchdown of the first half.
Barker/Roy-Hart’s Ashton Ark breaks in to tackle Portville quarterback Peyton Carter causing an incomplete pass.
Holley and Kendall girls both capture Section V Class C soccer championships
Holley and Kendall both scored victories to capture Section V Class C girls soccer championships this evening.
No. 3 seed Holley nipped top seeded Avon 1-0 to win the Class C1 title.
Top seeded Kendall romped past No. 6 Fillmore 9-0 to claim the Class C2 crown.
Holley and Kendall will now meet for the overall Section V Class C championship and a berth in the state playoffs on Tuesday.
Philomena Arnold scored the Holley goal off an assist from Ava Mosier as goalie Zoey Warner anchored the defense with 8 solid saves.
For Kendall, Jersie Drake had 3 goals and 2 assists, Ryleigh Denning 2 goals and 3 assists, Sophia Picardo 2 goals and 1 assist, Izzy D’Agostino 1 goal and 1 assist and Mackenzie Cooper 1 goal and 1 assist.
Section VI Class C
Top seeded Wilson downed No. 3 Frewsburg 3-1 in the Section VI Class C championship game.
Boys Soccer
Section VI Class 2
No. 2 seed Ellicottville-Franklinville nipped No. 1 Wilson 3-2 in the Section VI Class C title contest.
Iroquois, Akron gain Class C field hockey final
Top seeded Iroquois blanked No. 4 Wilson 8-0 and No. 2 Akron shutout No. 3 Barker 5-0 today in the semifinals of the Section VI Class C field hockey playoffs.
Iroquois and Akron will now play for the Class C title at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Alden.
Mackenzie Tomporowski scored 3 goals and Abigail Schlabach 2 for Akron.
Photos: Candy hunters delight in Beggar’s Nite at Albion
Photos by Tom Rivers
ALBION – The Albion Teachers Association handed put lots of candy this evening during Beggar’s Nite. Many businesses and organizations were set up in the downtown business district given out treats to hundreds of kids in costume.
Kyle Holz, pastor of Community of Hope, formerly known as the Albion Free Methodist Church, dressed up as a hamburger. The church had eight different stations with glow sticks, treats, Bibles and crosses. There were also inflatable games, popcorn and hot chocolate.
Canalside Community Church also passed out goodies and materials.
Ava Waters passes out candy The Tree House, which is owned by her mother, Michelle Waters. That preschool is at the Arnold Gregory Office Complex and was part of Beggar’s Nite for the first time. Businesses and organizations that aren’t in the downtown are welcome to give out candy for Beggar’s Nite.
Stephanie Stinson, left, and Stephanie Ward greeted children and gave them candy when they stopped by Albion Agencies.
The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office had bags of candy ready for the kids. Sheriff Chris Bourke was there, and so was Chief Deputy Torry Tooley, Amy Sherman (Sheriff’s Account manager) and Sherman’s daughter, Savannah who passed out most of the candy.
Albion mayor Tim McMurray dressed up as a scary inflatable character outside the Village Office, which was one of the stops for candy.
Lions Club members Marie Snyder and Kevin Howard were happy to disburse treats.
Tara Thom and Brenda Radzinski had a big pot of candy outside the Town and Country Quilt Shop on East Bank Street.
Rose Friedl and other staff at the Genesee Orleans Ministry of Concern kept pace with lines of children.
The Dancing Fireside Witches performed some broom dances on Main Street.
Lori Laine, one of the Dancing Fireside Witches, gets a video of the broom-dance troupe.
