Medina installs new kiosk promoting local sites, services

Photos by Tom Rivers

MEDINA – A community information kiosk with 8 panels about Medina has been installed in the Canal Basin.

The village’s Tourism Committee and the Orleans County YMCA worked with Takeform to design and develop the project. The YMCA used a $10,000 grant to pay for most of the cost.

The central part of the kiosk includes a map of Medina and the surrounding area in the 14103 zip code. That central part has a lighted panel to be visible at night. There are eight flanking panels, with four in a dark blue background and the other four in light blue.

The Tourism Committee, Takeform and village officials will have a dedication ceremony at 4 p.m. on Dec. 14 in the Canal Basin.

“This will be a beautiful addition to our Canal Basin for years to come,” said Jim Hancock, the Tourism Committee chairman.

The panel on the left focus on Medina Sandstone while the panels at right include “Embrace the culture” with history & museums, visual arts, significant architecture, “Made in Medina,” and performing arts. The panel at the far right “Savor our culinary creations” features farm markets, craft beverages, American cafes & family diners, drink & dine, pizza, wings & things, and familiar fast food.

These panels are about Erie Canal history (left) and exploring the outdoors – Erie Canal trails, the Canal Basin and marina, the Y Canal Club, Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge, Medina Memorial Bluebird Trail, local municipal parks and Glenwood Lake.

The kiosk also includes panels about community services with local government, health and emergency services, educational resources, community organizations, county agencies and veterans’ clubs.

Another panel highlights community events with parades, festivals and other events in the spring, summer, fall and winter.

There is a map with list of spots for shopping, houses of worship, lodging, recreation and cemeteries.