MEDINA – Medina Memorial Hospital officials say they have reduced MRSA and C. Diff infections by 71.4 percent this year compared to data in 2013-14, when Consumer Reports says Medina Memorial had the highest rate of infections for Western New York hospitals.
Officials at Orleans Community Health, the parent organization of Medina Memorial, say they believe in the transparency of reporting of quality measures.
“However, we are concerned with the Consumer Reports methodology, which according to their technical specifications states that ‘although extremely serious, these infections are relatively infrequent, which makes the infection rates volatile, as the occurrence of one or two infections can have a large impact on reported rates …'” according to a statement from the hospital today.
Medina Memorial staff have made changes to cleaning processes, skin preparation prior to certain procedures and education for staff ordering and obtaining blood cultures to accurately reflect a community acquired or a hospital acquired infection, hospital officials said in a statement.
“We will continue to implement best practice measures in our hospital to continue to provide quality care close to home,” Medina Memorial officials said.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 30 July 2015 at 12:00 am
Photos by Tom Rivers
KNOWLESVILLE – Camryn Eick, 9, of Albion holds two alpaccas – Stella, left, and Bella. She was getting ready to take them for a walk on Wednesday at the Orleans County 4-H Fair.
Ruthie Kuipers, 5, of Byron competes in the small fry pedal tractor pull. She finished second in the 45 pounds and under division.
Nick Sacco, 13, of Albion competes in the dairy showmanship competition on Wednesday. Nick works part-time at the Neal family dairy farm and is showing one of their cows.
Ken Strickland, an investigator with the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department, competes in a new doughnut-eating contest at the fair. Every contestant ate more doughnuts than Strickland. Deputy Jeff Cole also competed in one of the doughnut-eating heats.
Kylie Poynter, right, and her sister Tiffany sing “Just A Kiss” by Lady Antebellum during karaoke at the fair.
Jeremy Neal gives the instructions for the grease pole competition to the BB Queens, a team with eight women and one man. They were successful in getting to the top of the pole on Wednesday night.
Blue, a horse owned by Michela Hanlon of Kendall, relaxes in its stall after a busy Wednesday of competitions.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 30 July 2015 at 12:00 am
Photos by Tom Rivers
KNOWLESVILLE – Andrew Jones of the Troll Diggers makes it to the top of the grease-slathered pole on Wednesday night at the Orleans County 4-H Fair.
The Troll Diggers completed the climb in 26.2 seconds, the fastest of two teams on Wednesday. That qualified the Troll Diggers for Saturday’s championship, which will feature the fastest teams from qualifying rounds on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
The grease pole caps off the fair at 10 p.m. each night from Wednesday through Saturday, and draws crowds of several hundred people.
The Troll Diggers were runner-ups in 2014. The team includes members mostly from Hamlin and Brockport.
“It’s a hoot,” said Sam Pak, one of the team members.
The Troll Diggers pose for a photo after conquering the grease pole. The team includes, front row, from left: Andrew Agent and Sam Pak. Back row: Nate Jenks, Andrew Jones, Neal Kruger, Jeff Ebel, Isaiah Jenks and Jonah Pak.
Taylor Soule (in white) makes her way up the grease pole. Cady Messmer is the second person up from the base. They are members of the BB Queens, a team of eight women and one man. The BB Queens debuted last year and advanced to the finals. This time they finished in 1:04 for second place.
Ricky Messmer makes it to the top of the grease pole. Taylor Soule, who recently got home from boot camp in the Air Force, was the third person up for the BB Queens.
Soule of Albion said she wanted to compete again because of the tight friendships on the team.
Messmer, 23, said he has played many sports and nothing compares to the thrill and sense of camraderie of climbing the grease pole.
The BB Queens include, front row: Brianna Dixon, Cady Messmer and Taylor Soule. Back row: Eboni Taylor, Hannah Hapeman, Ricky Messmer, Brooke Bensley, Halle Jurs, and Jessica Grimes.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 29 July 2015 at 12:00 am
Photo by Tom Rivers – Lydia Scharlau, 9, of of Medina tries to answer a question from Bill Gerling, judge at the rabbit and cavy show on Tuesday. Lydia’s rabbit is named “Thomas O’Malley.”
Special Events
Senior Citizen Coffee, free coffee for senior citizens from 1-4 p.m., compliments of the Orleans County – 4-H Senior Council.
Daily Feature
New for 2015! The Orleans County Flower Show, sponsored by Orleans County Master Gardeners. Display located in the Lartz Exhibit Building, daily presentations at 6 p.m.
Daily Feature
Meet Michael Keene, author of five books on hidden history in New York, in the Lartz Building. 3-9 p.m.
8 a.m. Senior Council Stand Opens
9 a.m. Dressage Horse Show – Carlos Marcello Arena
10 a.m. $5 Admission per car starts
10 a.m. All Buildings Open
10 a.m. Goat Show (Dairy, Companion, and Pack) – Knights Building
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nutrifare Senior Luncheon with Al Howe (Food will be served at 12 pm) – Curtis Pavilion
12 p.m. Leader’s Pie Stand Opens
1 p.m. Story Time by Community Free Library of Holley – Trolley Building
Photo by Kristina Gabalski – Emily Cebula, Library Director at Yates Community Library in Lyndonville, reads the book Scrabble Creek during Story Time on Tuesday at the 2015 Orleans County 4-H Fair. Story Time is held at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. through Friday in the Trolley Building.
Photo by Kristina Gabalski – This year’s theme features a “Story Campsite” with a tent and forest scene. A child-sized picnic table setting that is part of the display is a 4-H fair entry. Members of the Adventurers 4-H club worked to decorate the area and made “sit-apons” for participants.
1 to 3 p.m. P.Raising Kids Children’s Activity Center with face painting, crafts and art projects – Trolley Building
1 to 3 p.m. The Nuts and Bolts of Nutrition with Extension EFNEP Educator Natalie. Interactive displays and demos – Trolley Building
1:30 to 3 p.m. Bread & Butter Making Demo and tasting – Trolley Building
1 p.m. Western NY 4-H District Clothing Revue – Orleanshub.com Stage
2 p.m. Poultry Knowledge Bowl – Wachob Pavilion
2 p.m. Meat Goat Show. Knight’s Building
2 p.m. Story Time by Community Free Library of Holley – Trolley Building
3 to 10 p.m. Midway Rides of Utica $20 unlimited rides wristband – Midway
3 p.m. Dog Knowledge Bowl – Orleanshub.com Stage
3 p.m. Fair Official Meeting – Fair Office
Photo by Tom Rivers – Some goats enjoy a meal at the fair on Tuesday.
Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R-Batavia) is criticizing Gov. Cuomo’s intention to overhaul La Guardia Airport in Queens.
The project, announced Monday in New York City by Gov. Cuomo and Vice President Joe Biden, is estimated to cost roughly $4 billion and no details have been released on how New York will finance the major project.
“Infrastructure spending of this magnitude should better serve New York State as a whole, not just downstate and New York City residents,” Hawley said. “My district alone contains fifty-six percent of the Erie Canal system’s lift bridges and any discussion of infrastructure spending should include repair of upstate roads, bridges and highways.
“Many of my constituents rarely use La Guardia Airport, but they are being asked to help foot the bill so downstate residents can have more convenience when they travel. This is an exclusive and alienating way of governing, further opens the divide between upstate and downstate, and breeds resentment among upstate residents who continue to see their infrastructure crumble. I am calling on Gov. Cuomo to release a financial plan detailing this project and its financial burden on taxpayers.”
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 29 July 2015 at 12:00 am
ALBION – Kaylee M. Loiacono, 27, of Brockport was arrested on drug charges on Tuesday, bringing the number of people arrested in a recent drug bust to 19.
Loiacono, of 87 Willow Brook Apartments, was arraigned in Orleans County Court this afternoon. Judge James Punch set bail at $5,000.
She was charged with three counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd degree and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd degree, which are both Class B felonies.
The Orleans County Major Felony Crime Task Force worked with law enforcement agencies in four counties in a 7-month investigation into the sale and distribution of heroin, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, prescription pills and marijuana in Orleans County.
The Task Force announced 17 arrests on Friday, with another person being arraigned on Monday.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 29 July 2015 at 12:00 am
Photos by Tom Rivers
ALBION – Amy Sidari has been performing dance and occasionally singing for the community for more than four decades.
Two years ago she opened a cabaret at her dance studio and has welcomed many singers, musicians, comedians and other performers to the venue at 28 West Bank St.
This Friday the site will feature a familiar face in a new role. Sidari is doing a one-person comedy show. She said the show is a bit of a family roast, with some teasing of her parents, husband and five children. She is pictured above on Monday during a rehearsal for the show.
She said her family has provided her with lots of material for her show, “Did I Say That Out Loud?”
She directs plenty of her material at her mother and father, Sandy and Ace Caldwell, and some of their struggles as they get older and wrestle with forgetfulness and have a hard time hearing.
“Aging can be fun,” Sidari said.
Amy Sidari is pictured with her parents, Ace and Sandy Caldwell, who have been married for 49 years.
Sidari may poke fun, but she said she wants to let her family know how much she loves them, and appreciates some of their quirks. She wants to share some of those family follies with the community.
“God has given me so many moments of laughter I have to share it,” Sidari said.
She has been dancing since she was a toddler, first taking classes at Christ Church and learning ballet, tap, jazz, point and other styles.
Sidari opened her own studio, Gotta Dance by Miss Amy, in 1997 and she and her staff teach dance and creative arts.
For more information on her show Friday, click here.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 28 July 2015 at 12:00 am
Photos by Tom Rivers – Shady, a Siberian Husky owned by Megan Leight of Albion, waits in the show ring on Monday evening during the dog show. Another Siberian Husky is behind Shady.
Daily Feature – New for 2015 – the Orleans County Flower Show, sponsored by Orleans County Master Gardeners. Display located in the Lartz Exhibit Building, daily presentations at 6 p.m.
Daily Feature – Meet Michael Keene, author of five books on hidden history in New York, in the Lartz Building. 3-9 p.m.
8 a.m. Senior Council Stand Opens
9 a.m. English Horse Show -Carlos Marcello Arena
9:30 a.m. Dog Show (Classes 5-22 and C3) -Show Arena
10 a.m. $5 Admission per car starts
10 a.m. All Buildings Open
10 a.m. Horticulture I.D. Contest – Center Stage
12 p.m. Leader’s Pie Stand Opens
12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Rabbit and Cavy Showmanship – Wachob Pavilion
Five 4-H’ers compete in the junior showmanship contest with pigs on Monday evening. The group includes, from left: Jack Cecchini, Zachary Neal, Allison Mathes, Jayden Neal and Hunter Mathes. Jayden Neal of Albion was named champion junior showman of the competition.
1 p.m. Story Time with Yates Community Library of Lyndonville – Trolley Building
1 to 3 p.m. P.Raising Kids Children’s Activity Center with face painting, crafts and art projects – Trolley Building
1 to 3 p.m. The Nuts and Bolts of Nutrition with Extension EFNEP
Educator Natalie. Interactive displays and demos – Trolley Building
2 p.m. Rabbit and Cavy Knowledge Contest – Wachob Pavilion
2 p.m. Story Time with Yates Community Library of Lyndonville – Trolley Building
3 to 10 p.m. Midway Rides of Utica $20 unlimited ride wristbands – Midway
5 p.m. Beef Showmanship and Show – Show Arena
6 p.m. Registration Ends for Small Fry Pedal Tractor Pull – Fair Office
6 p.m. Rabbit and Cavy Costume Class and Cloverbud Show – Wachob Pavilion
Sisters Janie Schutz, left, and Rylie Lear of Waterport compete in senior showman competition with pigs on Monday. Jayne Bannister came in first, with Janie in second and Rylie in third.
6 p.m. Master Gardener Presentation: Companion Plants – Lartz Building
6 to 8 p.m. P.Raising Kids Children’s Activity Center with face painting, crafts and art projects – Trolley Building
Medina Marching Band members are handling parking for the fair. Shelby Green, left, and Kody Leno direct a driver to an open spot on Monday. The band will be assisting with parking all six days of the fair.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 28 July 2015 at 12:00 am
Photo by Tom Rivers – The giant inflatable doughboy is pictured on Monday evening as the sun sets at the Orleans County 4-H Fair in Knowlesville.
It’s going to be another hot day today, and the Weather Channel has issued an extreme heat alert for the area with temperatures forecast to reach 92 degrees with 0 chance of precipitation.
Wednesday is also forecast for a high of 92 degrees. The Weather Channel urges people to stay hydrated and to protect themselves from the blistering sun.
Photo by Tom Rivers – The sun sets on Saturday night in this photo taken from the vineyard at Leonard Oakes Estate Winery on Route 104 in Medina.
Press Release, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Office
Gov. Andrew Cuomo today urged New Yorkers to take precautions as high temperatures and humidity are being predicted throughout New York State this week. Temperatures are expected to top 90 degrees over the next few days in communities across the state.
“Temperatures are expected to climb significantly across the state this week, and it’s important for New Yorkers to take appropriate precautions,” Cuomo said. “I encourage everyone to remain indoors when possible, stay hydrated, and check on any neighbors who may need assistance. Together, we can make sure that everyone stays safe during the period of extreme heat.”
Excessive heat is the leading cause of preventable, weather-related deaths each year, particularly among the elderly. According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heat causes more than 650 preventable deaths in the United States each year.
In most years, excessive heat causes more deaths than floods, lightning, tornadoes, and hurricanes combined. According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and National Weather Service statistics, there have been more than 80 deaths directly attributable to heat in New York State since 2006.
The expected high temperatures are prompting the New York State Department of Health and the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services to offer New Yorkers tips to help them stay safe.
“Although excessive heat and humidity may seem like a normal part of summer, it needs to be taken very seriously, particularly for older individuals, infants and young children, and those participating in outdoor activities,” said DOH Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker. “Be aware of the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses so you know what to do if you or someone you know experiences heat-related health issues.”
To help New Yorkers stay safe during excessive heat, DOH and DHSES offer this advice:
Minimize, if possible, strenuous activity and exercise, especially during the sun’s peak hours 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Exercise during early morning hours or in the evening, when the temperatures tend to be lower.
Drink at least 2-4 glasses of water per hour during extreme heat, even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid beverages containing alcohol or caffeine.
If possible, stay out of the sun and seek air-conditioned settings. The sun heats the inner core of your body, which may result in dehydration. If air-conditioning is not available, stay on the lowest floor, out of the sunshine, or go to a building with air conditioning (such as libraries, malls, supermarkets, or friends’homes).
If you must go outdoors, wear sunscreen with a high sun protector factor rating of at least 15 and a hat to protect your face and head. When outdoors, wear loose-fitting, lightweight and light-colored clothing. Cover as much skin as possible to avoid sunburn and over-warming effects of sunlight on your body.
Never leave children, pets or those who require special care in a parked car or other vehicles during periods of intense summer heat. Temperatures inside a closed vehicle can reach over 140 degrees Fahrenheit quickly. Exposure to such high temperatures can kill within a matter of minutes.
Make an effort to check on your neighbors during a heat wave, especially the elderly, infants and young children, or others with special needs.
Make sure there is enough water and food for pets and limit their exercise during periods of extreme temperatures.
Individuals who are often at greatest risk during periods of excessive heat include elderly persons, infants and small children; persons with weight or alcohol problems; and persons on certain medications or drugs.
Heat Health Hazards
Heat Stroke: Also known as sunstroke, heat stroke can be life threatening. Body temperature can rise and cause brain damage; death may result if the individual is not cooled quickly. Signals include hot, red, and dry skin; changes in consciousness; rapid, weak pulse, and shallow breathing. A cold bath or sponge can provide relief and lower body temperature.
Heat Exhaustion: While less dangerous than heat stroke, heat exhaustion poses health concerns and it most often occurs when people exercise too heavily or work in warm, humid places where body fluids are lost. Signals include cool, moist, pale or flushed skin; heavy sweating; headache; nausea or vomiting; dizziness and exhaustion. If symptoms occur, move the victim out of sun, and apply cool, wet cloths.
Sunburn: Sunburn slows the skin’s ability to cool itself. Signals include redness and pain; in severe cases, swelling of skin, blisters, fever, and headaches can occur. Ointments can be a relief for pain in mild cases. A physician should see serious cases. To protect yourself, wear sunscreen with a high sun protector factor rating of at least 15. Always re-apply sunscreen after periods of heavy sweating or swimming.
Heat Cramps: Muscular pains and spasms are often caused by heavy exertion. Loss of water and salt from sweating causes cramping. Signals are abdominal and leg muscle pain. Relief can be firm pressure on cramping muscles, or gentle massages to relieve cramping. Remember to hydrate often while exercising or working outdoors.
Heat Rash: Skin irritation that looks like a red cluster of pimples or small blisters. Try to move the person to a cool place, keep the affected area dry, and have the person use talcum powder to increase comfort.
Be Energy Smart
Power outages are more likely to occur during warm weather, when utility usage is at its peak. To avoid putting a strain on the power grid, conserve energy to help prevent power disruptions.
Set your air conditioner thermostat no lower than 78 degrees.
Only use the air conditioner when you are home.
Turn non-essential appliances off. Only use appliances that have heavy electrical loads early in the morning or very late at night.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 28 July 2015 at 12:00 am
ALBION – A Medina man faces drug charges, and brings the total number of people arrested in a big drug bust to 18.
The Orleans County Major Felony Crime Task Force, working with law enforcement agencies in four counties, on Friday announced 17 people had been arrested following a 7-month investigation into the sale and distribution of heroin, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, prescription pills and marijuana in Orleans County. (Click here to see that initial report.)
The Task Force said on Friday more arrests were pending.
Henry Lattimer, 34, of West Center Street in Medina has been arrested since the drug bust announcement on Friday by the Task Force. Lattimer is charged with criminal possession and criminal sale of a controlled substance, both in the fifth degree, as well as criminal sale of marijuana in the fourth degree.
He was arraigned in Orleans County Court on Monday afternoon and Judge James Punch set bail at $50,000. (Lattimer will be fully arraigned on Thursday with assigned counsel.)
Some of the other defendants in the drug arrests also were arraigned in court on Monday, including:
Shane M. Maynard, 37, of 12801 Ridge Rd., Apt. B, in the Town of Gaines. He was arraigned on 3 counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the fifth degree, and 3 counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth degree.
Maynard pleaded not guilty. He is in the county jail on $100,000 bail.
Diane M. Gallagher, 46, East Shelby Rd., Town of Shelby. She has been charged with 3 counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree, and 3 counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree.
Gallagher pleaded not guilty on Monday during an arraignment. Judge Punch set her bail at $100,000.
Philip A. Riley, 32, of 110 West Bank St., Albion. He was arraigned on 2 counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree, and 2 counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree.
He pleaded not guilty. He is in the county jail on $100,000 bail. Riley is currently on state parole.
Jennifer McCarthy-Conklin, 39, of 1 Thomas St., Holley. She was arraigned on 2 counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree, and 2 counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree.
McCarthy-Conklin pleaded not guilty. She has posted $5,000 bail.
Bennie Coger, 63, of 525 West Ave,. Apt. 7, Medina. He has been charged with 2 counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree, and 2 counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in 3rd degree.
Coger is in the county jail on $100,000 bail. He is also currently on state parole.
By Kristina Gabalski, Correspondent Posted 28 July 2015 at 12:00 am
HOLLEY – “The wheels are turning slowly,” Village of Holley Development Corporation Board President Daniel Schiavone told board members Monday evening.
He said changes made in an agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency have been given a “blessing” by the village’s attorney – meaning village leaders should now be ready to sign the agreement allowing the eight “Diaz homes” in the village to become the property of the VHDC and then sold.
The EPA has owned the houses for about a decade. The houses were vacated by residents following a chemical leak from the former Diaz Chemical in January 2002. They have been cleaned and tested by the EPA and deemed safe, with the exception of high lead levels. Village officials want them back on the tax rolls.
“The agreement (to which minor changes were made) just came through today,” Schiavone noted during the board meeting.
“It is an involved process, don’t expect things to happen overnight,” Schiavone warned.
“It will happen,” he said, regarding the transition in ownership of the properties, “We’re just going to have to be patient.”
Schiavone also announced that the village has agreed to mow the lawns of the homes while the VHDC is in possession of them.
“That takes a great burden off our shoulders,” he said.
Questions were raised regarding any possible tax liens on the properties which might date to before the EPA purchased the homes. Additionally, board members briefly discussed options for selling the properties, including listing them with a realtor or selling them at auction and whether or not the properties need to be insured.
Board members hope to have answers to their questions in time for their next meeting, which they set for Aug. 31.
“This is gonna happen, they’re gonna be ours,” Schiavone said regarding the properties. “The wheels of the EPA will turn slowly, but they will turn. We need to be prepared to keep the ball rolling.”
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 28 July 2015 at 12:00 am
Photos by Tom Rivers
KNOWLESVILLE – The 4-H horse program in Orleans County is seeing a resurgence, 4-H leaders say. There was a big group of riders competing today in the English Horse Show at the Carlos Marcello Arena.
Kelsie Johnstone of Holley, left, and the other riders wait to compete in the Hunter hack event, where horses need to complete two jumps. There were 16 participants in the senior division today.
Makenzie Ferranti of Holley is ready to compete in the English Horse Show.
Andrew Uderitz, 10, of Albion competes in the cross rails competition on his horse, Baylee. Andrew won the event for novice riders.
The riders and their horses are lined up in the show arena.
Horses and their riders aren’t the only ones being tested at the fair today. Jacques Gregoire, 12, of Murray competes in the Rabbit and Cavy Showmanship competition. Jacques is pictured with his Guinea Pig named “Bumpy.”
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 27 July 2015 at 12:00 am
The unemployment rate in Orleans County for June fell to 6.1 percent, down a full 1.0 percent from the 7.1 in June 2014.
That drop was biggest reduction in New York State outside of New York City, according to data from the State Department of Labor.
The 6.1 percent rate is slightly above the 6.0 percent rate in Orleans for May. In June, the county had 17,400 people working, up from 16,900 in June 2014. The number of people on unemployment dropped from 1,300 to 1,100 during that time, according to the Department of Labor.
Nationally the unemployment rate dropped from 6.3 percent in June 2014 to 5.5 percent last month. In New York, the state rate fell from 6.2 percent to 5.3 percent during that year.
In Western New York, Orleans has the highest unemployment rate. Other rates for June include: Genesee, 4.5 percent; Chautauqua, 6.0; Cattaraugus, 5.8; Erie, 5.2; Niagara, 5.6; Wyoming, 4.9; Monroe, 5.1; and Livingston, 5.3.
To see more on the Department of Labor report, visit www.labor.ny.gov.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 27 July 2015 at 12:00 am
Photo by Tom Rivers These goats are ready to greet the public at the Orleans County 4-H Fair this week.
Daily Feature: New for 2015 – the Orleans County Flower Show sponsored by Orleans County Master Gardeners. Display located in the Lartz Exhibit Building, daily presentations to be at 6 p.m.
Daily Feature: Meet Micheal Keene Author of five books on hidden history of New York in the Lartz Building, 3 to 9 p.m.
8 a.m. Senior Council Stand opens
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Commercial Exhibits in Place
9 a.m. Walk/ Trot Horse Show and Cloverbud Horse Show – Carlos Marcello Arena
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Orleans County Master Gardener Flower Show Entries accepted – Lartz Building
10 a.m. Market Auction Weigh-In
10 a.m. Llama and Alpaca Show (classes 1-42) – Show Arena
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Common Garden Vegetables, Market Packages, Cut Flowers, Indoor Gardening, Fruits and Nuts, Plant Collection (Preserved and Scrapbook), Landscape Pictures and Plants, Experiments, Horticulture Methods judged – Trolley Building
11 a.m. Field crops judged – Trolley Building
1 to 3 p.m. Group Exhibits, Food Preservation, Baked Goods and Visual Arts judged. Trolley Building
2:30 p.m. Goat Fitting Contest – Knights Building
3 p.m. Fair Official Meeting – Fair Office
4 p.m. Paid per car admission begins: Special Opening Day $2 price
5:45 p.m. Opening Ceremony, Presentation of Colors by Orleans County Veterans. Flag Pole Garden
6 to 10 p.m. Midway Rides of Utica $10.00 unlimited ride wristbands opening day special pricing – Midway
6 p.m. Dog Show Grooming and Handling /Showmanship, Classes 1-4 and C1 – Show Arena
6 p.m. Leader’s Pie Stand Opens
6 p.m. 4-H Clothing Revue: The Design is Mine Orleanshub.com Stage
6 – 9 p.m. Live Broadcast with 89.1 The Point. Fair Office Portico.
6 p.m. Orleans County 4-H Fair Bucket of Junk Contest Judging – Lartz Building
