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Medina should make sure people don’t exceed parking limit on Ohio Street
Editor:
I would like to address the parking signs on Ohio Street in Medina because the sign says 2-hour parking 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. but the people who live next to the sign always park there longer than that.
I would to have the sign changed so it is no parking because it is a street where ambulances use often and it makes it harder for them to drive by.
Anthony Anelli
Medina
Big rally earns Roy-Hart girls U19 team a tie
Putting together a big second half comeback, Roy-Hart rallied to earn a 3-3 tie with host Amherst in a Buffalo Youth Soccer League girls U19 Division game Tuesday evening.
Trailing 3-0 at the half, Roy-Hart came battling back as two goals by Maria Trombley ignited the rally. Ruth Walker followed up by scoring the tying goal.
Now at 1-3-2 on the season, Roy-Hart next hosts the Southern Tier FC next Tuesday.
Albion rally falls short in 18U diamond game
A late inning rally fell just short as Albion dropped a narrow 5-4 decision to visiting Pavilion in a GLOW League 18U Division baseball game Tuesday evening.
Trailing 5-1, Albion cut the deficit to just one by rallying for three runs in the sixth inning on an RBI double by Gavin Boyce and RBI singles by Kaiden Froman and Drew Pritchard. However, Albion could not plate the equalizer as the bases were left loaded.
Pritchard, Elliott Trapiss and Drew Boyce each had a pair of hits on the evening as Albion out hit Pavilion 9-2.
Pritchard, Drew Boyce and Jayden Plummer combined to hurl the 2 hitter for Albion with a total of 14 strikeouts.
Albion, which next visits Alden on Thursday, is now 3-1-1.
Alden 7, Lyndonville 2
Lyndonville scored two quick runs in the first inning on a fielders choice play and a walk but could not cross home plate again as host Alden claimed a 7-2 win in another GLOW League contest.
A two-run single by Sam Dunlap evened the score in the second inning and Alden quickly moved on top to stay by scoring once in the third on a wild pitch and twice in the fourth on an error and a groundout.
CJ Dix had Lyndonville’s only hit as Alden hurlers registered 11 strikeouts.
Lyndonville, which next visits Tri-Town on Thursday, is now 0-4-1.
Household hazardous waste collection returns Aug. 16
Photos by Tom Rivers: Employees from Environmental Enterprises, Inc. of Cincinnati were in Albion on Aug. 10, 2024 for the Orleans County annual household hazardous waste collection day. More than 500 residents were able to get rid of leftover chemicals, batteries, tires, oil and solvents. The event returns on Aug. 16.
ALBION – Orleans County will again hold a popular household hazardous waste collection day.
The event returns Aug. 16 and is a chance to get rid of leftover chemicals, batteries, tires, oil and solvents at no charge to residents.
The event is open to all Orleans County residents but registration is needed and can be done by calling the county Planning Office at (585) 589-3198 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The event will be at the Orleans County Highway Garage on West Academy Street in Albion. The county will collect all acceptable items from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and then 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. is reserved for tire collection only.
Acceptable items include pesticides, motor oiler & filters, adhesives, antifreeze, solvents, tires (limit 10), batteries, fluorescent bulbs, aerosols, oil-based paints and empty propane tanks.
Items that cannot be accepted include explosives, pressurized tanks, ammunition, PCBs, radioactive waste, medical water, electronics, latex paint, tires on rims and commercial tires.
“This is Orleans County’s annual collection event that I know a lot of residents like to plan for to get rid of those leftover chemicals, batteries, tires and other items that are lying around in the garage, basement or shed,” said Corey Winters, director of the Planning Office. “And more than just getting rid of this clutter, people can be assured these items are being disposed of in a safe and environmentally responsible way.”
A state grant covers half of the cost with the county paying the other half. The county’s cost has been about $18,000 in recent years.
The County legislature approved the following agreement with Environmental Enterprises Inc. of Cincinnati, Ohio: Aerosol Cans, $1.00 per pound; Anti-Freeze, $.23 per pound; Chemicals (labpacks), $1.20 per pound; Corrosive Acids, $1.20 per pound; Corrosive Bases, $1.20 per pound; Fluorescent Tubes, $1.00 per pound; Household Cleaners, $1.20 per pound; Miscellaneous Chemicals, $1.20 per pound;
Oil Filters, $.25 per pound; Organic Liquids, $.24 per pound; Oxidizers, $1.20 per pound; Pesticides/Insecticides, $1.89 per pound; Pesticides/Insecticide (dioxin precursors), $12.00 per pound; Poisons, $1.20 per pound; Resins & Adhesives (with cans), $1.20 per pound; and Waste Oil, $.20 per pound.
“We have opened up registration early so we can properly plan and be ready to accommodate as many residents as possible who want to take part,” Winters said. “When you call to register, please be prepared to generally describe the type of chemicals and/or the number of tires you will be disposing.”
Orleans County Public Works Department employees remove tires from the back of a pickup truck on Aug. 10, 2024. Residents are able to dispose of car tires at the event.
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Hoag Library kicks off summer reading program today with Erie Canal musician
Press Release, Hoag Library
ALBION – Hoag Library’s 2025 Summer Reading Program, themed “Color Our World,” officially kicks off today at 2 p.m., with an engaging performance by musician and teaching artist Dave Ruch, who will bring the history of the Erie Canal to life with music, storytelling, and audience interaction.
Reading logs and Nioga Library System passports will be available at the kickoff. With the Nioga Passport Program, participants can collect a stamp at each Nioga Library they visit. Once all stamps are collected, they’ll be entered into a system-wide raffle for exciting prizes.
This summer, Hoag Library will also be out in the community! Visit us at Bullard Park on Fridays in July for Art at the Park with stories and crafts, and look for StoryWalks at the library and throughout Albion.
Other exciting upcoming events include:
- Super Amy Variety Show – Thursday, July 10 at 2 p.m.
- Fire Truck Visit – Monday, July 14 from 1 to 3 p.m.
- Wildlife Rockstars Live Animal Show – Monday, Aug. 18 at 11:30 a.m.
- Yohe Wagon Rides & Farm Animals – Wednesday, Aug. 20 at 2 p.m.
- Rainbow Yoga, Butterfly Wing Craft, Supersized Sorry, and many more activities for all ages
Participants are also encouraged to take part in the Community Art Mural, Color Jars, and the Collaborative Diamond Painting Project running every Friday.
For full program details, visit: www.hoaglibrary.org/srp
As part of the Hoag Music Series, Hoag Library is proud to present two free, all-ages concerts this summer:
- Dr. Petar Kodzas (classical guitar) – Saturday, July 19 at 12 p.m.
- Dr. Andrew Flory (theorbo) – Saturday, Aug. 16 at 12 p.m.
Both concerts are free and open to the public—don’t miss the chance to experience world-class musicians right here at Hoag Library!
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Tobacco-Free GOW awarded $1.8 million grant over 5 years to reduce tobacco use in 3 counties
Press Release, Tobacco-Free Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming Program
BATAVIA – For the last 10 years, the Tobacco-Free Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming Program (Tobacco-Free GOW) has worked with community leaders and youth champions to help reduce tobacco use in all three counties.
A new five-year New York State Advancing Tobacco-Free Communities grant for $1.8 million will build on the previous tobacco control and prevention work conducted by Tobacco-Free GOW. The contract from the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Tobacco Control is one of three contracts awarded to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and will be administered under the direction of Maansi Bansal-Travers, PhD.
The Roswell Park tobacco-free programs support efforts to locally educate community stakeholders and youth in changing norms that lead to ending tobacco use among adults and children. Tobacco-Free GOW will continue to be operated by Community Engagement Coordinator Julie Calvert and Reality Check Youth Engagement Coordinator Brittany Bozzer.
“With their extensive contacts and experience in tobacco control, Julie and Brittany will be local leaders as we strive to create healthier communities in Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming Counties,” said Program Director Dr. Maansi Bansal-Travers.
“I’m excited to continue my work in tobacco control for another five years and look forward to engaging local community leaders and the public to strengthen tobacco-related policies that prevent and reduce tobacco use,” said Calvert.
Bozzer added, “I have been so privileged to be involved with the many successes that the tobacco control program has had over the last eight years. My role in youth engagement helps me focus on creating a tobacco-free generation, a goal that will help save lives.”
Andrew Hyland, PhD, Chair of the Department of Health Behavior at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center added, “Roswell Park has a long history of leading national and regional tobacco control efforts. These contracts provide an opportunity to continue those efforts in an efficient way that employs local leaders as they strive to prevent youth smoking and create tobacco-free communities throughout Western New York.”
The primary goals of the tobacco control program are to:
- Reduce the impact of retail tobacco marketing on youth by educating communities about the manipulative marketing tactics of the tobacco industry.
- Establish tobacco-free community norms through clean outdoor air policies by working with communities to create more smoke-free parks, playgrounds and beaches.
- Lessen secondhand smoke exposure by working with landlords and tenants to implement smoke-free housing policies in multi-unit dwellings.
- Diminish the environmental impact of tobacco product waste by working with community stakeholders to reduce the plastic pollution generated from cigarette filters and e-cigarette cartridges, as well as holding the tobacco industry accountable for its environmental footprint.
- Monitor and address the challenges with industry-related influences and the changing tobacco product landscape with the continued rise of e-cigarette and nicotine pouch use.
All counties in New York State now have the resources of a community engagement program and a Reality Check youth action program through the Bureau of Tobacco Control. These contracts build on previous tobacco control funded work which supports the region’s public health efforts and provides more comprehensive programing across the state.
The New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Tobacco Control funds Tobacco-Free GOW to increase support for New York State’s tobacco-free norm through youth action and community engagement. Efforts are evidence-based, policy-driven, and cost-effective approaches that decrease youth tobacco use, motivate adult smokers to quit, and eliminate exposure to secondhand smoke. The program is administered by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Lyndonville announces hiring of new school superintendent
Press Release, Lyndonville Central School
Dr. Heather Lyon
LYNDONVILLE – The Lyndonville Board of Education has selected Dr. Heather Lyon as the next district superintendent. She will succeed Sharon Smith, who is retiring July 31.
Dr. Lyon began her career in education as a long-term substitute teacher for English Language Arts and has since served as a classroom teacher, staff developer, principal and school district leader. Most recently, she served as the Coordinator of Assessment and Data at Gates Chili Central School District.
She has worked with a wide range of students: those who speak English at home and those who are learning it for the first time; those who need additional support and those who are ready for advanced work; and those with special education plans, such as IEPs or 504s.
No matter their background, Lyon believes every child deserves the opportunity to grow, learn and succeed. The Lyndonville school district is already a strong district with a proud history, and she is excited to be a part of it.
“I am looking forward to Dr. Lyon utilizing her strengths to construct and implement processes, policies, strategic planning, positive culture, and collaboration among stakeholders,” said Jerod Thurber, the board president.
He also expressed his gratitude to Smith for her time as superintendent for the district.
The Board of Education formally appointed Lyon at the board meeting on June 10. She will begin work on August 1.
The board would like to thank the Orleans/Niagara BOCES District Superintendent Dr. Taweepon Farrar for her time as the consultant and facilitator of the superintendent search.
Dredging nears completion at Oak Orchard Harbor
Photos by Tom Rivers
POINT BREEZE – Dean Marine & Excavating Inc. from Michigan has big pieces of equipment in the Oak Orchard Harbor today. Dean has been scooping sediment from the harbor to make the channel more passable for boaters.
The Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $2 million contract to Dean Marine & Excavating to perform the dredging work at the oak Orchard and soon to follow, Great Sodus Bay.
A total of approximately 15,000 cubic yards of material from Oak Orchard is contracted to be dredged and placed in designated open lake sites. The harbor was last dredged in 2021. That followed a seven-year stretch when it was dredged in 2014.
Dredging of these harbors ensures accessible depths for vessels traveling the Great Lakes and enables recreational boating which supports more than $24 million in business revenue and labor income to the transportation sector combined, the Army Corps stated in a news release.
Oak Orchard Harbor is a shallow-draft harbor. Recreational boating facilitated by the harbor supports $6.8 million in business revenue, 94 direct, indirect, and induced jobs, and $6 million in labor income to the nation, the Army Corps said.
Great Sodus Bay also is a shallow-draft harbor on the southern shore of Lake Ontario. Recreational boating facilitated by the harbor supports $9.3 million in business revenue, 142 direct, indirect, and induced jobs, and $8.7 million in labor income to the nation
Orleans County Legislator John Fitzak said the dredging at Oak Orchard took a lot work and collaboration. Fitzak said the cooperation with our federal delegation, in particular Congressman Morelle, was key. Morelle’s district briefly included approximately the northern half of Orleans, but another redistricting has since put Orleans totally in Cluadia Tenney’s district.
“When redistricting brought Congressman Morelle to Orleans County, we were eager to take him on a tour of community assets and he was very interested in learning about our federal priorities,” Fitzak said. “Among several issues, we focused on the importance of Oak Orchard Harbor to our local tourism and recreational economy and the need to ensure safe passage of boats through it. He was well aware of the dredging issue and wanted to help.”
Fitzak was also part of the local delegation that travels to Washington, DC each year to further lobby for community priorities.
“These trips allowed us to keep our top issues front and center, with federal leaders and paid off when funds were provided for dredging,” Fitzak said. “Our federal delegation delivered for us and we are very appreciative.”
This photo is from a boat launch looking north to the lake.
White Birch and Banes roll to ‘A’ League wins
White Birch downed Parkitects 18-7 and Banes topped Dubby’s 16-1 in Medina Women’s Softball League ‘A’ Division action Monday evening.
White Birch 18, Parkitects 7
Pounding out 21 hits, White Birch improved to 7-1 with an 18-7 win over Parkitects.
Aubrey Lewis had a home run and a single, Ella Lewis a double and two singles, Bekah Hoffee a double and single and Maddy Boyle and Anna Lewis both had a double to lead the White Birch attack. Dana Cotriss also had 3 singles, Gracie Johnson, Stacy Buckland and Brynn Howell 2 singles and Kenzie Muck, Mallory Albone and Lily Kompe 1 single.
Tabby McBride and Brianna Smith both had a double and Kelsey Mest 2 singles for Parkitects.
Banes 16, Dubby’s 1
Connie Heschke, Lindsay Chatt and Kathy Allen each had 3 hits including a double, Morgan Allis 3 including a double and a home run, Robin Blaun a double and triple and Teri Scharlau 2 doubles to lead the way for Banes.
Banes took the lead for good by scoring 5 quick runs in the first inning as Allen and Krissy Scharlau had doubles and Lindsay Chatt and Allen singles.
Banes quickly upped the the lead to 11-1 with 6 more run in the second inning highlighted by a home run by Allis, a triple by Blaun and a double by Teri Scharlau.
Banes capped off the scoring with 5 more in the third as Teri Scharlau, Blaun and Heschke all had doubles.
The win improves Banes record to 4-3.
Holley U15 improves to 5-0-1 with win
Contributed Photo – Ellie Ebbs (13) leads a Holley rush up field during Monday evening’s win over visiting Victor. Following the play are Carsyn Mogle (3) and Veronica Flow (6)..
Reaching the halfway point of the season with a near perfect 5-0-1 record, Holley downed visiting Victor 3-2 in a Rochester District Youth Soccer League girls U15 Division game Monday evening.
Audrianna Lana, Ellie Ebbs and Philomena Arnold each scored a goal for Holley.
Lana, Brianna Tomasino and Veronica Flow each had an assist.
Family grateful for assistance after dump truck rollover
Editor:
We would like to thank everyone involved in a 10-wheeler rollover accident in Carlton on July 3.
Everyone involved can’t be thanked enough for their help and professionalism at the scene and afterwards. Town of Carlton Fire and Rescue, Town of Carlton employees, Mercy Flight , law enforcement, responding neighboring fire departments, especially our family and friends.
Words aren’t enough to show our appreciation for all of your love and support.
Thank you again,
Paul and Sue Snook
Waterport
Editor’s note: Mr. Snook is doing OK after the accident. He has cracked ribs, a possible fracture in foot along with many, many bumps and bruises, his wife said. “He definitely had an angel on his shoulder,” she said.
Top seeds win Midget 12U playoff openers
The top four seeds all scored wins in the quarterfinal round of the Albion Midget League 12U Division baseball playoffs Monday evening.
Top seeded Sandstone downed No. 8 Holley ‘B’ 14-1, No. 2 Elba ‘A’ shutout No. 7 Holley ‘A’ 20-0, No. 3 Barre blanked No. 6 Elks/Rotary 10-0 and No. 4 Elba ‘B’ bested No. 5 Carlton 18-2.
The semifinals on Wednesday at 6 p.m. will have Elba ‘B’ at Sandstone and Barre at Elba ‘A’.
The championship game will be Saturday.
Nikko Russo had 4 hits, Giovanni LaMartina a two-run triple and Aiden Kelly 2 hits for Sandsteone.
Ethan Olles and Luke Snyder shared in pitching the shutout for Barre. Snyder also had a home run.
Brody Yark hurled a 2 hitter with 11 strikeouts for Elba ‘B’. At the plate, John Anderson and Luke Gaylord both had 2 hits and Logan Bezon a triple.
Orleans will study options for providing EMS/fire service in county
Legislature hires consultant to help present alternatives to public
Photos by Tom Rivers: The Murray Joint Fire District – led by in front from left, Pete Hendrickson, Rick Cary and Kevin Dann – march in the Kendall Firemen’s Carnival parade on June 26. In 2021, the Murray Joint Fire District combined the Holley and Fancher-Hulberton-Murray districts.
ALBION – Orleans County has hired a consultant to assist local officials in looking at several options for providing EMS and fire service in the county.
Municipal Resource Inc. (MRI) of Plymouth, NH will work with the Orleans County Emergency Management Agency on a study looking at options to improve EMS and the fire service in the short and long term in the county.
MRI will be paid $71,807 for its work, with half of that coming from a state Local Government Efficiency grant. The other half will come out of Emergency Management’s budget.
Justin Niederhofer, the county’s emergency management director, said MRI will work with local officials from villages, towns, the fire departments and EMS providers. The study will look at options ranging from the current nearly all-volunteer fire service to having paid firefighters in all three battalions.
The Village of Medina is currently the only department with paid staff and they respond to fires and handle the EMS calls on the western end of the county.
Many of the fire companies and departments are short-staffed especially with responses during the work hours.
Niederhofer said there will be opportunities for public inut as the study moves forward in the coming months.
A long line of fire trucks participated in the Kendall parade on June 26, including a group from the Carlton Volunteer Fire Company.
