Albion Midget League will begin its 70th baseball season on Saturday
The Albion Midget League will begin its milestone 70th season on Saturday with games in the 12U Division.
The 12U Division has a total of 11 teams this season divided into two divisions. The West Division includes Barre, Carlton, Rotary, Sandstone and Vets. The East Division includes Brockport 1, Brockport 2, Elba 1, Elba 2. Hamlin and Holley.
Saturday’s 1 p.m. openers will have Carlton at Rotary, Barre at Sandstone, Elba 1 at Elba 2, Brockport 1 at Brockport 2 and Holley at Hamlin as Vets has the bye.
The Midget League’s 9U Division, which has 9 teams this season, is scheduled to begin play next Tuesday.
Caravan heads from Albion to Byron with 430,000-pound oversize load
Photos by Tom Rivers
ALBION – A group moves a transformer down Allen Road this morning in Albion. Personnel are escorting the vehicle, holding up wires.
The journey started at about 9 a.m. from near the railroad tracks in Albion and went south on Hamilton Street and then turned east onto Allen Road.
The transformer is headed to a solar project in Byron.
The load heads up Hamilton Street underneath utility wires.
The oversize load weighs 430,000 pounds and is shown on Allen Road. Motorists are expected to experience delays today and are urged to consider alternate routes.
Once on Route 98, the group with the oversize load will pass through Barre and part of Elba.
They will turn on Lockport Road in Elba and continue to North Byron Road, and then go on Searls Road to Tower Hill Road and then Byron Road in Byron. The entire trip is about 17 miles.
The height of this load will necessitate the lifting of most overhead wires and traffic control devices. The load will move into oncoming traffic to avoid overhead obstructions.
Route 98 will be closed for an undisclosed amount of time to all traffic from Old Orchard Road to Lockport Road.
The load heads south on Route 98 after making the turn off of Allen Road.
Another oversize load is expected a week from today.
Senior Bowling League completes 6oth year
Contributed Photo – The Medina Senior Bowling league completed its 60th season with its banquet on May 7th at Jimmy Foss’s Medina lanes. Bill Koepsel, in front row, received the bowler of the year award bowling pin.
Albion Healthcare Center achieves Patient-Centered Medical Home certification
ALBION – Albion Healthcare Center has announced that it has achieved Patient-Centered Medical Home certification, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to delivering high quality, patient-centered healthcare to the rural communities it serves, according to information from Scott Robinson, director of marketing at Medina Memorial Hospital.
These recognitions reflect Albion Healthcare Center’s dedication to providing accessible, coordinated and comprehensive care focused on improving the health and wellbeing of patients and families throughout the region.
PCMH certification is a nationally recognized distinction awarded to healthcare practices that meet rigorous standards for primary care delivery. The certification recognizes healthcare organizations that prioritize strong patient-provider relationships, coordinated care, quality improvement and enhanced access to services, Robinson explained.
In addition, the Albion Healthcare Center maintains the Rural Health Clinic accreditation, which highlights its role in expanding access to essential healthcare services in rural communities, the RHC designation supports the delivery of primary care services in underserved areas, while holping ensure patients have access to preventive care, chronic disease management and routine medical services close to home.
“These achievements demonstrate the commitment of our providers, nurses and staff to delivering exceptional care to our community,” said Alana Palone, clinic administrator at Orleans Community Health. “These accreditations reflect our continued focus on improving access, strengthening care coordination and providing compassionate, patient-centered healthcare.”
As a Patient-Centered Medical Home and accredited Rural Health Clinic, Albion Healthcare Clinic emphasizes:
- Comprehensive care through a multidisciplinary healthcare team
- Improved access to services, communication and coordinated treatment plans
- Ongoing quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
- Enhanced coordination between primary care providers, specialists and community resources
- Expanded healthcare access for rural and underserved populations
These recognitions further support Albion Healthcare Center’s mission to provide high-quality healthcare services while strengthening the health of the communities it serves.
The Albion Healthcare Center initially opened in late fall 2012 as an urgent care, although it was never officially an urgent care, and the name was quickly changed to a walk-in medical center. It has been the Albion Healthcare Center for years now, according to Robinson.
For more information about Albion Healthcare Center and its services, visit orleanscommunityhealth.org/albion-healthcare-center or call (585) 589-CARE.
Children’s Wellness Fair set for May 30 at Medina Memorial
MEDINA – Families across Orleans County are invited to celebrate the start of summer by attending the upcoming Children’s Wellness Fair, hosted by Orleans Community Health and Medina Memorial Hospital. The free community event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 30 at the park south of Medina Memorial Hospital.
Designed for children of all ages and their families, the Children’s Wellness Fair will feature a variety of fun, hands-on activities focused on health, safety and wellness in a welcoming outdoor setting, according to Scott Robinson, director of Community Partners at Orleans Community Health.
Attendees can enjoy bicycle helmet and safety education, doctor dress-up activities, face painting and crafts, stuffed animal check-ups, an obstacle course, snow cones, giveaways and more.
The event serves as a kickoff to summer, while encouraging families to stay active, healthy and connected to community resources, Robinson said. Hospital staff and community partners will be on hand throughout the day to engage with families and provide information in a fun and interactive environment.
“We’re excited to welcome families to Medina Memorial Hospital for a day focused on wellness, fun and community,” Robinson said. “This event is an opportunity to celebrate the start of summer while creating positive experiences for children and helping families learn more about healthy living and safety.”
The Children’s Wellness Fair is at no cost to attendees and no registration is required.
For additional information about the event, visit Orleans Community Health or contact Robinson at SRobinson@medinamemorial.org.
U.S. sees shrinking influence, increasing pain in pocketbook from misguided federal policies
Editor:
When farmers can not afford to buy fertilizer and their bankruptcies are at all times high, people in this rural community have to know the cows are out the gate and going down the road.
Despite very clear warnings we are now into an era in which a few hundred mega billionaires and election denying politicians would rather burn the country down if it means they get ahead. I have seen the propaganda build for decades as voodoo economics and divisive political pandering became accepted articles of faith.
The Secretary of Energy Chris Wright admitted in testimony that the President knew oil prices (and profits) would go up if he went into Iran. The new nominee for the FDA sells aphrodisiac tinctures on TV.
Theft of public money is going without investigate and criminal and (terrorist) court cases lost as experienced FBI investigators and senior DOJ are either driven out or leave with middle finger salutes.
The man who spat on Obama’s Iran deal (not the best but working) just made a first offer to Iran which is much worse.
Our friends who have financed our budget (tax) deficits, are being treated like dirt while our enemies sneeze and we jump. They are findings ways to cope by starting new trading blocks which collectively dwarf our economy. That is permanent lost business.
This plot to break up our country is like a toilet flushing and is going to accelerate. Government by tweet is not government. It’s like dealing with someone in the early stages of dementia.
To remain a strong country we need to preserve our economy, our science, our universities, our health, our election system in which all could be elected and we could go to the polls without fear, our homeland security spends its time and resources defending from terrorism.
We can build back better but everything was either known or foreseeable by any leader (politician) worth their salt. People got gaslit like a deaf, dumb and blind monkey. I have friends who were that naive. But it’s a form of suicide to reelect leaders who participated, and still participate, in this gaslighting and destruction.
Massive turn out can still beat a stacked deck no matter how fast or underhanded the shuffle.
The danger is in not loving either your country or your future enough to stand up and shout.
Conrad F. Cropsey
Barre
State Police advise of traffic delays today with oversize load from Albion to Byron
Press Release, New York State Police
ALBION – Today from 9 a.m. to approximately 2 p.m., the State Police will be assisting with an oversized load escort which may disrupt traffic patterns beginning in Albion and ending in Byron.
The width of this load will obstruct oncoming traffic. Route 98 will be closed for an undisclosed amount of time to all traffic from Old Orchard Road to Lockport Road.
The height of this load will necessitate the lifting of most overhead wires and traffic control devices. The load will move into oncoming traffic to avoid overhead obstructions.
The weight of the load will keep speeds to around 5-10 mph with many stoppages.
The permitted route of travel will begin on Hamilton St. in the town of Albion proceed east on Allen Rd. then South on Oak Orchard Rd. (SR-98) to east on Lockport Rd. T/Elba and continue N. Byron Rd. to South on Searls Rd. to East on Tower Hill Rd. then South on Byron Rd. T/Byron.
It is recommended that if you encounter this load, move to the shoulder of the roadway, into a driveway or parking lot or seek an alternate route of travel to your destination. Lower your window and follow directions from State Police or escort vehicles.
Expect delays on those roads during business hours.
Thank you for your patience and drive safely.
Hawley says majority in Albany blocked expanded tax relief for disabled vets
Press Release, Assemblyman Steve Hawley
ALBANY – Albany’s majority on Tuesday blocked legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) that would have expanded property tax relief for disabled veterans.
The bill, A.10839, would have helped more veterans with service-related disabilities qualify for property tax exemptions, making it easier for them to afford to stay in their homes as costs continue to rise across New York.
Hawley noted that while lawmakers on the other side of the aisle often say they support veterans and military families, common-sense legislation continues to be blocked under the supermajority in Albany.
“Our veterans answered the call to serve this country, but too often the call to support them is put on hold,” said Hawley. “This is a straightforward, common-sense bill that would help disabled veterans keep more money in their pockets and remain in their homes, yet under the current majority process in Albany, legislation like this can be buried behind closed doors without transparency or honest debate.”
Although the legislation was blocked in committee, Hawley pledged to continue advocating for policies supporting veterans and military families.
“Supporting our veterans should never be a partisan issue,” Hawley concluded. “I will continue fighting to ensure the people who served this nation receive the respect and support they have earned.”
Assemblyman Steve Hawley represents the 139th Assembly District, which includes parts of Erie, Genesee, Monroe and Orleans counties.
Kendall tops Pembroke for 15th win
Kendall boosted its Genesee Region League baseball record to 10-1 and to 15-2 overall by downing Pembroke 15-1 this afternoon.
Leading 5-1, Kendall broke the contest wide open by erupting for 10 runs in the fourth inning as winning pitcher Nic Cole had a three-run homer and CJ D’Agostino, Vinnie D’Agostino and Andrew Cole all had two-run doubles.
The Eagles took the lead for good by scoring 3 quick runs in the first inning as Sammy Conte had a two-run single.
CJ D’Agostino, Vinnie D’Agostino and Jonny Conte each finished with 3 hits as Sammy Conte and Andrew D’Agostino both had 2. Vinnie D’Agostino’s base raps included his milestone 100th career hit.
On the mound, Nic Cole scattered 4 hits and struck out 6.
‘Make memories safely’ – mock crash sends message to students
Medina, Lyndonville students urged to make responsible choices with upcoming proms, grad parties
Photos by Tom Rivers
RIDGEWAY – Medina teacher Rachel Trillizio comforts student Arabella White after seeing her friend Mady Elliott be put on a stretcher.
Medina school district coordinated a mock DWI crash simulation today at the Ridgeway fire hall parking lot. Medina invited Lyndonville students for the first time the two schools experienced the mock simulation together.
The simulation sends a message to students to be responsible with the prom and graduation parties coming up. There were 98 Medina seniors at the event today as well as 52 from Lyndonville who are juniors or seniors.
Grayson Romano of Lyndonville was a student involved in the crash. He portrayed a person who was unconscious. He was moved from the car onto a stretcher by EMTs. Grayson would be pronounced “dead” by county coroner Rocky Sidari.
Firefighters work to extricate Mady Elliott from a car. Mady, a junior at Medina, said she was hyper ventilating in the car as firefighters cut and removed pieces of the car to free her.
“It was scary,” she said afterwards. “People need to take this seriously.”
Elliott said drivers need to not be impaired when behind the wheel, and need to not be texting or looking at their phones.
Mady Elliott is led by stretcher to a Mercy Flight helicopter.
Mady Elliott is put into the helicopter which was flown by pilot Haji Shareef with nurse Gina Pennell on board. They flew from Buffalo in a trip that took 8 minutes.
Pam Cherry, the outreach coordinator for Mercy Flight in Batavia, said the organization will do about 30 of the fly-ins in mock simulations around Western New York. Mercy Flight receives a state grant for those responses.
Medina police officer Bradon Brown and Sgt. Marty Stirk of the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office lead Austin Fonda, a Lyndonville senior, to a patrol car after he failed a field sobriety test and was charged with DWI in the simulation.
Firefighters from East Shelby, Ridgeway, Medina and Shelby worked on the response today.
Kevin Bogan, right, the owner of Bogan & Tuttle Funeral Home and his assistant Norman Smolarek move Grayson Romano into the hearse. Grayson was pronounced “dead” by a county coroner as part of the simulation drill.
Members of the Probation Department shared with students some of restrictions and supervision they would likely be under if they were arrested for DWI. From left in back include probation supervisor Katie Vick, juvenile officer Adam Kuhn and Bobby Hodge, probation officer who supervises the DWI caseload.
Hodge said people convicted of DWI have to stay out of bars and parties with alcohol. Vick said the Probation Department will try to connect people to mental health and substance abuse services if needed.
Calvin Cook, a junior at Lyndonville, tries on turnout gear with some assistance from Morgan Austin, the EMS captain for the Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Company.
Firefighters urged the students form Lyndonville and medina to consider becoming a volunteer firefighter. Austin said she joined the Ridgeway Fire Company even though she didn’t have a family connection to the department. She said the other firefighters welcomed her.
To pass the Basic Exterior Firefighting Operations (BEFO) class, firefighters need to put on all the turnout gear in 60 seconds or less.
Kelly Kiebala, director of the Orleans County Job Development Agency and the Youth Bureau, made STOP-DWI items available to the students and also shared how there are job training programs available through Job Development, The agency also runs a summer youth employment program.
Matt Hopkins with the NYS Department of Transportation health and safety program tells students they need to be extra careful if they are driving in a work zone. They should slow down and change lanes if possible, and watch out for flaggers.
These students tried to steer pedal cars while wearing goggles that showed what is what like to have your vision affected by alcohol intoxicated or marijuana.
Diana Fulcomer, a senior prevention educator for UConnectCare, urged students to watch over each other, especially if they see others engaging in toxic drinking where their lives could be at risk from toxic alcohol poisoning. Students were urged to call for help immediately if they see someone who is vomiting from alcohol, or if they don’t respond when shouted at, if they have very slow breathing, can’t stand up, have pale/bluish skin or an irregular/slow pulse.
Melinda Rhim, supervisor at the Orleans County Mental Health Department (left), and Amber Fortunato, a care manager, discussed how stress can affect people with some turning to alcohol and substances to help with anxiety and mental health issues. Rhim and Fortunato did a true or false exercise with the students. The two mental health professionals were pleased to see the awareness from the students and how they don’t see a stigma around mental health and a willingness to get help if needed.
The NYS Department of Transportation let students climb into a plow truck and blow the horn. Students were encouraged to seek out careers with the DOT.
Medina called today’s simulation and the many presentations at the fire hall part of a “Making Memories Safely” awareness event. The district said it would like to see a bigger county-wide event perhaps at the fairgrounds with all five school districts just before the prom season.
Medina split with Newfane in N-O track
Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Rhoswyn Oakes in action for Medina in the Long Jump during today’s home meet against Newfane.
Medina split with visiting Newfane in a Niagara-Orleans League track meet this afternoon.
Medina won the girls’ met 84.5-56.5 and Newfane took the boys’ competition 73-68.
Aurora Owczarczak was a triple winner for the Medina girls in the 100, 200 and 400 as Payton Denniston took the High Jump and Shotput, Saniyyaha Wilson the Discus and Caliyah St. Louis the Triple Jump.
Eden Hillman was a quadruple winner for Newfane in the 1500, 3000, 400 Hurdles and Pole Vault.
The Medina girls finish the regular season at 1-5 and Newfane at 0-6.
The Newfane boys were led by individual event double winners Traegan MacEvoy (800, 1600) and Isaac Zachery (High Jump, Long Jump).
Bryson Ford was a double winner for Medina in the 110 Hurdles and 400 Hurdles.
The Newfane boys wins up at 5-1 and Medina at 3-3.
Akron and Wilson split
Wilson defeated Akron 100-40 in the boys’ meet as Ryan Hough was a quadruple winner in the High Jump, Triple Jump, Long Jump and 110 Hurdles. Aidan Neumann was a triple winner in the 100, 200 and 400 and Brock Lepsch doubled in the Shotput and Discus.
The Wilson boys finish at 2-4 and Akron is at 0-5 with a make-up meet still to go against Roy-Hart on Thursday.
Akron won the girls’ meet 93-48 as Madigan Regan doubled in the 100 and 400.
Bella Thrush doubled for Wilson in the Long Jump and 200.
The Akron girls stay unbeaten at 5-0 and Wilson finishes at 4-2.
Roy-Hart and Barker split
The Roy-Hart girls downed Barker 84-57 as Julia Rohde doubled in the 1500 and 3000 and Lilly Pabon-Rosa in the Shotput and Discus.
Jordyn Kinne doubled for Barker in the High Jump and 100 Hurdles.
Barker won the boys meet 71-61.
Roy-Hart had a pair of double winners as Tysen McCaa took the Long Jump and Triple Jump and Chris McOmber the 110 Hurdles and 400 Hurdles.
N-O Standings
Boys: Albion 6-0, Newfane 5-1, Barker 4-2, Medina 3-3, Wilson 2-4, Akron 0-5, Roy-Hart 0-5.
Girls: Akron 5-0, Roy-Hart 5-0, Wilson 4-2, Albion 3-3, Barker 2-4, Medina 1-5, Newfane 0-6.
Lady Rams late rally nips Akron; Albion wins
Roy-Hart pushed across two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to nip Akron 10-9 in a Niagara-Orleans League softball game this afternoon.
The Lady Rams tied the game at 9-9 on an RBI single by Hannah Verratti and then scored the game winner on an RBI single by Brooke Corser. A triple by Peyton May ignited the rally.
Kylie Mangione had 4 hits and Addison Massaro 3 for Akron.
Roy-Hart is now 7-3 and Akron 5-5 in N-O action.
Albion 7, Newfane 3
Albion bested host Newfane 7-3 in a night game as Melia Prince had 3 hits, including a two-run home run and a total of 4 RBIs, Kaitlin Bennett a bases loaded 2 run single and Lux Froman and Aubrielle Barry each with a pair of hits.
Barry also registered 4 strikeouts in the circle.
Sweet Home 15, Barker 3
Sweet Home jumped out to a 9-0 lead in the first two innings in route to posting a 15-3 non league win over Barker.
Lyndonville rolls to win over Byron-Bergen
Sparked by a big second inning scoring burst, Lyndonville went on to down Byron-Bergen 15-1 in a Genesee Region League baseball game this afternoon.
The Tigers took charge by scoring 7 times in the second inning highlighted by a two-run double by Shannon Withey, a two-run single by Shawn Robertson and an RBI single by Landon Markidis.
Lyndonville then put a lock on the win by tallying four times in both the fourth and fifth innings. Robertson and Markidis both had RBI singles and winning pitcher Quincey McClinsey a two-run sacrifice fly in the fourth. Markidis also had an RBI double in the fifth.
Robertson finished with 4 hits, Markidis 3 and Withey and Austin Fonda 2 each.
On the mound, McClinsey allowed only 2 hits and struck out 4.
Making it 4 wins in the last 5 games, Lyndonville improves to 6-8.
Lady Tigers score win over Mustangs
Photo by Cheryl Wert,man – Lyndonville’s Emily Dill attempts to lay down a bunt during the Lady Tigers win over Medina at Vets Park this afternoon.
Improving to 13-1 Lyndonville scored a 13-1 victory over Medina in a non league softball game at Vets Park this afternoon.
Lyndonville moved on top to stay by scoring 3 quick runs in the first inning as Alexa Robinson and Rylan Townsend both had singles. Alexa Robinson and Brooke Robinson then both had singles to spark a 2 run second inning.
The Lady Tigers broke the game open by scoring 6 times in the fifth inning as Townsend had a two-run single and Emily Dill a single.
Alexa Robinson finished with 3 hits and Townsend 2 as did Karlee Cau for Medina.
Arnie Sturtevant earned the win in the circle for Lyndonville scattering 4 hits and striking out 11.
Kendall wins doubleheader
Kendall swept to a Genesee Region League doubleheader victory over Attica by scores of 5-2 and 8-4.
Trailing 2-1, Kendall won the opener by scoring 4 times in the seventh inning on a wild pitch, a two-run single by Adrianna D’Agostino and an RBI single by Isabelle D’Agostino.
Adrianna D’Agostino, Teagan Shaw and Alea Barrett then each had a pair of hits in the second game.
Byron-Bergen sweeps Holley
Byron-Bergen scored a pair of G-R wins over Holley by scores of 8-0 and 22-19.
Zoey Warner had 2 doubles and an RBI and Desiree McCormick a double and 2 RBIs for Holley.
Rams down Lakemen in N-O diamond finale
Roy-Hart bested host Wilson 16-6 this afternoon to complete a 10-2 Niagara-Orleans League baseball season.
Breaking away from a 6-6 deadlock, Roy-Hart regained the lead for good by scoring three times in the fifth inning on an RBI triple by RJ Townsend and a pair of passed balls.
The Rams then put a lock on the win by scoring twice in the sixth on 3 walks and a double by Isaac Smith and five times in the seventh as Hank Snyder had an RBI double.
Wilson had tied the game at 6-6 by scoring five times in the third highlighted by a two-run single by Noah Johnson.
Roy-Hart had grabbed an early 6-1 lead by scoring five times in the second inning sparked by a three-run double by Sean Mettler.
Smith and Jared Hy combined to hurl a 4 hitter with 13 strikeouts on the mound for the Rams.
Wilson finishes the N-O season at 1-11.
