ALBION – Last week 23 new members were inducted into the National Honor Society at Albion High School. These members met the criteria set forth by NHS of scholarship, service, leadership and character.
The new members include, sitting (l-r): Damian Wilson, Casey Starkweather, Avalina Hand, Angelica Genno, Angel Rosario Soto, Sierra Newton, Alexis Creasey, Ella Knaak and Lacey Standish. Standing: Bryce Pritchard, Daniel Grabowski, Thomas Furmanski, Chase Froman, Susan He, Ashlyn LeBaron, Laiken Ricker, Brooklynn Reed, Mariah Plain, Molly Wadhams, Abigail Tucker, Loren Beam, Katelyn Spierdowis and Jocelyn Bedard.
NHS member Trinity Allen is pictured with English teacher Kristin Roche.
NHS member Trinity Allen introduced English teacher Kristin Roche as the 2019 Excellence in Teaching Award winner. Mrs. Roche shared with the audience that she is a “story seeker” and believes there is power is sharing our stories. She sees student writing filled with triumph, perseverance and strength.
She acknowledged that students are not often given a platform to have their voices heard but she believes their voices are shaping the future. She encouraged NHS students to “step outside of your comfort zone and embrace your own journey, whatever and wherever it may lead,” and to share stories of hardship and triumph because it “just might be exactly what some other sweet soul needs to hear.”
Teaching award recipients (l-r): Elisha Hill, Roxanne Bieler, Tim Archer and Lee Sheehan.
The NHS members also took time to recognize staff members who exemplified the organization’s ideals of Scholarship, Service, Leadership and Character.
• Sixth grade English teacher Lee Sheehan received the Character Award from NHS member Kirsten Struble. Kirsten said, “Students gravitate towards Mrs. Sheehan because she is a very understanding and easy person to talk to. Mrs. Sheehan wants her students to be successful and life-long learners. Her favorite part of teaching is when she will see a student have that light bulb moment where maybe they had been struggling with reading and then suddenly start using strategies without being prompted.”
• High School English teacher Mrs. Roxanne Bieler received the Scholarship Award from NHS member Harrison Brown. Harrison said, “Mrs. Bieler has impacted the lives of many with her outstanding ability to teach. She goes above and beyond in making sure that her students know their material and truly understand the connections that they need to make. She is willing to go the extra mile to help any student that may be struggling.”
• Guidance office secretary Elisha Hill received the Leadership Award from NHS member Mathew Kovaleski. Matthew said, “As seniors we find ourselves visiting the guidance office quite often. We stop in to get assistance as we apply to our colleges, seek out scholarship opportunities and make sure we are on track with everything we need for graduation. Every time we open that door to the guidance office, Mrs. Hill is there greeting us with a smile and offering a helping hand with what we need as we prepare for this next journey of our lives. It is evident that Mrs. Hill takes pride in helping students progress and grow. ”
• Mr. Tim Archer received the Service Award from NHS member Tess Pettit. Mr. Archer leads sixth grade citizenship and seventh grade service-learning classes. He is also the high school Rotary Interact Advisor. Tess said, “Mr. Archer helps students seek out service opportunities and to value their role as citizens. He decided to become a teacher because he saw teaching as a great opportunity to influence our community for the better for the generations to come.”
Current NHS members include, sitting (l-r): Emma Mathes, Madison Narburgh, Tess Pettit, Trinity Allen, Kirsten Struble, Chantel VanDeGenachte, Brylie Hapeman, Natalie Lathrop and McKenna Boyer. Standing: Alexa Adams, Marie Reynolds, Hannah VanEpps, Malory Adams, Kaylyn Holman, Kirk Ellison, Evan Allen, Harrison Brown, Enoch Martin, Matthew Kovaleski, Jessy Cruz, Devin Olles, Jace Conn and Jacob Ettinger. Absent from photo: Jessica Schleede.
Newly inducted NHS member Loren Beam signs the registration book.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 12 April 2019 at 5:23 pm
Gil Cain is congratulated by his niece Sonya Flynn of Ridgeway after he was named Hospice’s “Volunteer of the Year” for 2018.
ALBION – Hospice of Orleans recognized the many volunteers and supporters who are critical to the organization during Hospice’s annual meeting Thursday, which was at the QWL Building in Albion.
Hospice counted 165 volunteers who contributed 7,013 hours of service in 2018. They served as direct care volunteers (1,534 hours), in the office, garden and with maintenance (1,249 hours), at the Martin-Linsin residence (3,560 hours), at special events (434 hours) and on the board of directors (236 hours).
Volunteer of the Year
Gil Cain was named volunteer of the year. He set a new record for Hospice by volunteering 540 hours last year.
“Gil exemplifies selflessness, generosity and dedication in his hospice work,” said Christine Fancher, volunteer coordinator. “Gil can be seen in the residence serving meals several shifts each week. Gil gives freely of his own time and energy.”
Cain will frequently serve lunch at the Martin-Linsin residence, and come back and help serve dinner.
“Gil brings our patients their favorite lemon pies and donuts, and he takes time to learn each patient’s favorite food,” Fancher said. “Gil generously donates special holiday meals to the residence and serves meals on holidays.”
Business/Civic Award
Stacey Knights Pellicano, right, and Mary Zelazny accept the award on behalf of the Knights-Kaderli Memorial Fund.
Hospice presented its Business/Civic Award to the Knights-Kaderli Memorial Fund. That fund, named in honor of the late Richard Knights and Sue Kaderli, gives out about $50,000 annually assisting Orleans County cancer patients and their families with medical bills, equipment and other expenses.
The two families merged the fund in 1994. An annual golf tournament, wine-tasting, 5K run/walk and other fund-raisers support Knights-Kaderli. The fund is able to respond quickly to help local families, often relieving cancer patients and their families of deep anxiety with utility bills and other expenses.
“The Knights-Kaderli Fund has supported Hospice patients on numerous times,” said Kellie Spychalski, Hospice executive director. “They are always gracious and immediately responsive. We are so blessed to have them here.”
Stacey Knights Pellicano, daughter of the late Richard Knights, and Mary Zelazny, daughter of the late Sue Kaderli, accepted the award on behalf of Knghts-Kaderli. Pellicano said the community steps up and supports the fund-raisers for the fund, which then assist people fighting cancer.
“We belong to an amazing community,” Pellicano said.
Mary Janet Sahukar Award
Kellie Spychalski congratulates Terry Cook for his award.
Hospice also recognized Terry Cook with the Mary Janet Sahukar Award, named for Hospice’s founding director.
Cook, of Albion is known in the community for his locksmith business. He laso has been an active volunteer for Hospice for more than 5 years.
“At Hospice, we know Terry by his relentless willingness to help, and likely one of the most unassuming and humble natures I have ever known,” said Brittany Dix, Hospice director of development.
Cook will often go to a family’s home that recently lost a loved one. He goes to pick up medical equipment used by a Hospice patient.
“If you’ve ever had a conversation with him, you know that he is a person that handles this scenario with the utmost care and respect,” Dix said. “Family members often comment that they know Terry from the community and report that they feel comforted and reassured when he comes to their homes. It is a good feeling to be confident that when Terry leaves, the families are left with yet another face of Hospice that brought a little bit of peace and tenderness in a most difficult time.”
The award winners also received citations from State Sen. Robert Ortt, Assembly members Steve Hawley and Michael Norris, and Congressman Chris Collins.
About 100 people attended the annual meeting at the QWL Building in Albion.
The organization last year served 115 patients. Spychalski, Hospice executive director, said the agency will be stepping up its marketing and outreach efforts this year because she said many people who are eligible for Hospice services may not be aware of the program.
Hospice provides care that is funded through Medicare if someone has been diagnosed with a terminal illness, with six months or less to live. Hospice patients receive care in their house, at a nursing home or at the Martin-Linsin Residence in Albion, behind the Hospice administrative offices on Route 31.
However, Hospice has expanded its mission to work to serve people with chronic illnesses that aren’t terminal. That includes people suffering from symptoms and stress from serious illnesses such as cancer, heart failure, COPD, kidney disease, dementia and other conditions.
John Kenney, the former Holley mayor, was recognized for 12 years of service on the board from Kellie Spychalski.
The organization operates on an annual budget of $1.4 million and has 40 employees. The volunteer hours represent a contribution of $122,895.
The board of directors will have a new leader with the retirement of Craig Lape. Maura Pierce of Medina is the new board chairwoman.
Other board officers include Doug Miller, vice chairman; Beverly Saskowski, treasurer; Annette Pearl, secretary; and Ada Grabowski, assistant secretary.
Congressman Chris Collins chats with Hope Stirk and others who attended the annual meeting.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 12 April 2019 at 2:53 pm
File photo: Sharon Smith, Kendall Elementary School principal, makes cotton candy on Family Night at the elementary school in April 2017.
GENESEO – Sharon Smith, Kendall Elementary School principal, is one of three finalists to be the next superintendent at Geneseo Central School.
The other finalists include Cindy Flowers, and Brian D. Schmitt, Ed.D. Flowers presently serves as the Special Education administrator for Geneseo Central School. Schmitt is the district superintendent of Genesee Valley Central School District in Belmont.
The finalists will visit the district on April 23, 24 and 30. Smith will visit on April 23, Flowers on April 24 and Schmitt on April 30. Meet and greet forums, which are open to the public, will be held each day at Geneseo Middle-High School in the Media Center from 4:15 – 5 p.m., Geneseo school district announced today.
Final interviews with stakeholder groups and the BOE will follow the meet and greet forums. The anticipated start date for the new superintendent is July 1. The new superintendent will replace Timothy Hayes, who is retiring.
Smith is currently the principal at Kendall Elementary. She also serves as the UPK Director, ESL Coordinator and grants writer and administrator. She’s held this position since 2012.
Some of her initiatives include changes in literacy and mathematics instruction with alignment to Common Core standards. This resulted in moving the student proficiency rate from 32 to 61.8 percent in 2018.
Previously, Smith served as Pre-K to 12 Education and Data Coordinator at Frontier Central School District from 2011 until 2012. Her experience includes four years as a school building administrator at both Royalton-Hartland and Newfane school districts.
In 1984, Smith began her work in education as a sixth grade Language Arts teacher at Perry Elementary School. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from SUNY Geneseo and a Master of Education degree from SUNY Buffalo. Smith earned a School District Administrator Certification from Canisius College in Buffalo. She has two permanent New York Certifications, as a Pre-K-6 School Teacher and a School District Administrator.
By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 12 April 2019 at 11:00 am
Photo by Cheryl Wertman – The final main piece in the erection of the new grandstand at Medina’s Vets Park was installed this morning as a crane hoisted the large blue modular press box into place atop the grandstand. In addition to the construction of the grandstand, the Phase II work of the park’s renovation project also includes the relocation of the two light towers on the south side, which have been moved and reinstalled, and a new entrance area. Weather permitting, the park will see its first night baseball game of the season this evening as Medina is slated to host Newfane at 7 p.m.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 12 April 2019 at 9:59 am
Photos by Tom Rivers
HOLLEY – Three members of Holley’s trap shooting team practice on Thursday evening at the Holley Rod & Gun Club. These three include, from left: Noah St. John, Leah Walker and Evan Press.
This is the fourth season Holley has a team competing in the NYS High School Clay Target League. Kendall started last year, and Albion has a team for the first time this spring.
“This is the fastest growing sport in the state,” said Troy Kingdollar, an assistant coach for the Holley team. His daughter of one of the 20 members of the Holley team.
State Assemblyman Steve Hawley, R-Batavia, met with the team on Thursday. Hawley said he is concerned about legislation in State Legislature that would remove rifle teams from state public schools. Hawley is shown speaking with Butch Moy, president of the Holley Rod & Gun Club.
Assemblywoman Linda Ronsenthal, a Democrat from Manhattan, proposed legislation last year to not allow shooting sports at schools. That bill didn’t get through the State Legislature. But Hawley said the State Senate is no longer in Republican control, and isn’t a road block for legislation that would typically sail through the Democrat-dominated Assembly but then be stymied in the Senate.
Hawley talked with Holley trap shooting members on Thursday, praising them for learning how to safely use guns and for participating in the sport.
In New York City, many people and their representatives see guns as associated with crime. That perception is fueling anti-gun legislation, he said.
“They are so afraid with having knowledge of the term, ‘gun,’” he said.
He also worries about legislation is the Assembly that would ban gun raffles as fundraisers. Those raffles raise lots of money for fire departments and other nonprofit organization.
Hawley said he plans to invite some of the Democratic Assembly members to his district, with a trap shooting team one of the stops. Hawley said building relationships with the downstate legislators is the best way to stave off legislation that he said is an attack on the culture of rural New York.
“We’re going to work hard to make sure some of these whacky ideas don’t become law,” he told the team.
Noah St. John fires at the target. John Waldon, right, is the team’s head coach. The competition for the spring season starts in about two weeks.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 12 April 2019 at 7:54 am
Photo by Tom Rivers: A sign lets motorists know there is a farm ahead on Dresser Road in Ridgeway. This photo was taken last Saturday.
The temperature is forecast to reach 70 degrees today in Orleans County, according to the National Weather Service in Buffalo.
Showers are likely with a thunderstorm possible after 5 p.m., the Weather Service said.
Saturday will be sunny with a high of 59, while Sunday the high will only get to 46 with a 100 percent chance of rain, with a quarter to half inch possible.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 11 April 2019 at 9:59 pm
Provided photo
BARRE – The Town Board on Wednesday issued a proclamation and plaque recognizing Eli Pask for earning the rank as Eagle Scout. Eli is a member of Troop 175 in West Barre.
He is pictured with Barre Town Councilman Tom McCabe, left, and Town Supervisor Sean Pogue.
For his Eagle project, Eli fixed gravestones at the East Shelby Cemetery that had toppled over. Eli led Scouts in digging to level out the ground so the gravestones could be reset. Some other gravestones from the 1830s didn’t have a concrete base. Eli made the concrete bases and set in the gravestones.
Eli, a sophomore at Albion High School, put down a brick patio area and made two concrete benches. He made the forms and poured in the concrete and then added the wooden slats.
He also put a new roof on a cemetery outbuilding.
“The Town of Barre not only recognizes Eli’s accomplishments but also for his public service and exemplary moral character,” according to the proclamation from the Town Board.
Press Release, US Postal Service, Western NY District
The number of postal employees attacked by dogs nationwide was 5,714 in 2018 — 530 fewer than 2017.
Fifty-four of those attacks occurred in western NY, down 31 percent, from 79, in the previous year, the US Postal Service said. Those 54 dog bites included 2 in Albion.
Both Buffalo and Rochester saw significantly fewer dog attacks in 2018. Buffalo dropped from 15 to 12 dog attacks (20 percent reduction) and Rochester from 25 to 13 (50 percent reduction).
Postal officials also note that a new interactive map shows where dog attacks on letter carriers occurred for 2018 will be used to educate communities and customers about trends in dog bites nationwide.
Sponsored by the United States Postal Service, National Dog Bite Prevention Week is a public service campaign that offers safety tips and emphasizes the need for increased owner responsibility in the prevention of dog attacks.
“We are thankful to the dog owners in our communities for assisting our carriers in staying safe in the delivery of the mail,” said Western NY District Manager Jean Lovejoy. “We have seen fewer employees injured nationally and locally, proving that together we can make a difference. We encourage all pet owners to take bite prevention tips to heart.”
From nips and bites to vicious attacks, aggressive dog behavior poses a serious threat to postal employees. To emphasize the enormity of this issue, the Postal Service is reporting the number of dog attacks and bites together as the most prominent threat to carriers.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 11 April 2019 at 5:05 pm
(CORRECTION: This article initially reported that Spencer Freeman broke into a house and stole electronics. Freeman did not break in the house and steal the items. Someone else took them. Freeman wasn’t in the house, but was found in possession of the stolen property.)
ALBION – Two people were sentenced to either state prison or the Orleans County Jail today in County Court.
Valerie Allen, 31, a former inmate at the Albion Correctional Facility, was sentenced to 1 ½ to 3 years in state prison for aggravated harassment of an employee by an inmate. She admitted in court previously to throwing urine and toilet water at corrections officers on Oct. 13, 2016.
She could have faced up to five years in state prison, but received a lesser sentence as part of a plea agreement.
Public Defender Joanne Best said mental health issues and drug addiction have been contributing factors in Allen’s criminal history. Best asked County Court Judge Sanford Church to consider that in sentencing Allen.
In other cases in County Court today:
• Miranda Rose, formerly of Orleans County, was sentenced to five months in jail and her probation was revoked for welfare fraud. Rose admitted in a previous court appearance to using drugs. She also hadn’t been paying towards restitution, but today in court the judge was notified she has paid off the restitution in full.
She was charged with welfare fraud after collecting $3,577 in welfare benefits when she was living out of the county in Baltimore.
• An Albion man pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and could face a maximum of 1 1/3 to 4 years in state prison.
Luis Ramos-Perez, 30, was charged with DWI and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle after being stopped on Dec. 14 in Albion. He registered a BAC of 0.15 percent, about double the legal limit. He has two prior charged for driving under the influence or intoxicated.
He will be sentenced on July 6.
• Jason Muck, 41, of Medina pleaded guilty to violating his probation and could face up to 1 to 3 years in state prison when he is sentenced May 16. He allegedly was using drugs and not attending a treatment program through the Genesee-Orleans Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse. Muck was on probation for driving while intoxicated.
• Spencer Freeman, 20, of Albion pleaded guilty to criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth degree and criminal possession of stolen property in the seventh degree.
He admitted to having about $1,500 worth of stolen items on Nov. 13, including a Play Station, an Alexa, X-Box and flat-screen television.
Freeman also said he had Xanax bars, which are a controlled substance. He said he got the Xanax bars “on the street.”
As part of a plea agreement, he faces up to six months in jail and five years of probation.
District Attorney Joe Cardone said Freeman has a limited criminal history. The judge agreed to keep bail at $40,000 bond. Freeman will be sentenced on June 13.
• Two people were arraigned for misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child. Zachary Kujawa, 29, of Medina and his girlfriend Jennifer Luxon, 28, of Medina were charged by State Police in October for an incident that allegedly happened on Sept. 11.
Kujawa also faces charges of misdemeanor criminal obstruction of breathing for allegedly choking a 6-year-old girl. Luxon is also charged with making a false report.
A grand jury decided against felony charges for the two. Normally misdemeanors charges are handled in town court. Kujawa’s father is Ridgeway Town Justice Joseph Kujawa. Robert Zickl, a special prosecutor in the case, wants the case to stay in County Court and not in a local town court.
Kujawa and Luxon both entered not guilty pleas today.
“My client is steadfastly denying these allegations,” Lance Mark, Zachary Kujawa’s attorney, told Judge Church.
Both Kujawa and Luxon have been released on their recognizance.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 11 April 2019 at 2:39 pm
Yates, Somerset town officials call on company to abandon project
YATES – Apex Clean Energy announced today it won’t be submitting an application this year to build 47 wind turbines in the towns of Yates and Somerset.
The company isn’t giving up on the project, which Apex says “has the potential to provide significant economic development investment to the Somerset and Yates communities.”
The company also is closing its office in Barker and consolidating its Western New York operations in Albion at 49 North Main St. Apex also will continue to keep its website active for Lighthouse Wind.
“Though we are not able to offer a more specific application timeline, we will provide stakeholders with updated information regarding permitting actions, adjustments in design, and anticipated scheduling as that information becomes available,” said Cat Mosely, Apex’s public engagement manager. “We look forward to identifying the proper time to advance those benefits to the region.”
Apex last October presented a layout for the turbines with 39 in Somerset and eight in Yates.
Paul Williamson, an Apex project manager, in January said at an Albion meeting the company expected to submit its application to the state for Lighthouse Wind this summer. The company also is working on a project for 33 turbines in Barre.
The company’s Lighthouse Wind project has been bitterly opposed by many in Yates and Somerset, who said turbines over 600 feet in height were way out of scale with a rural community by the lake. Residents also have concerns the turbines would affect public health with noise and shadow flicker, and also negatively impact wildlife and property values.
‘We lived under the dark cloud of this Virginia-based company’s ill-sited industrial wind proposal for five years,’ – Yates Town Supervisor Jim Simon
Yates Town Supervisor Jim Simon issued a statement today, calling on Apex to remove the proposal from the Article 10 process, where projects are reviewed by a state Siting Board.
“We lived under the dark cloud of this Virginia-based company’s ill-sited industrial wind proposal for five years,” Simon said. “By announcing they are closing their Lighthouse Wind office in Barker, Apex is signaling their confirmation of rumors flying across the Town of Yates the past seven days that they are no longer pursuing this disruptive project.”
Dan Engert, Somerset town supervisor, also has been vocal opponent of the project, saying Apex has caused “extreme division and turmoil” in the community.
Engert wants Apex to abandon the project, and is asking Gov. Cuomo and the Siting Board to tell Apex “enough is enough.”
Simon echoed Engert’s call for Apex to “step away once and for all.” Simon said Mark Goodwin, Apex CEO, should “do the right thing out of professional courtesy — cancel Lighthouse Wind.”
Save Ontario Shores, a group of local citizens, also has been steadfast in opposing the project. Save Ontario Shores issued this statement today:
“We renew our call for Apex to end this project immediately. Today’s announcement causes further havoc, anxiety and unrest among residents who have clearly said they oppose installation of these massive industrial wind turbines. The turmoil Apex has caused in our communities is despicable and is the absolute opposite of corporate responsibility. Apex is not saying they’re pulling this project; once again, they’re simply pushing it back, as they’ve been doing for years. Apex refuses to admit this project is done. It’s time to end it, once and for all.”
In recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,C,I,Ref-Lockport) called on his colleagues in the state Assembly to bring to vote legislation that would prevent crime and truly help those who are victimized. Norris has been an advocate against crimes committed on children and served on the Assembly Minority Task Force on Preventing Domestic Violence.
“It is offensive that Albany just passed a $175 billion budget that wasted tax dollars on their ‘pro-criminal platform.’ One day, they are calling for wage increases for incarcerated felons, and the next day they are granting early paroles to felons in time for them to vote. Albany should be focused on crime prevention and protecting New Yorkers against criminals – not rewarding criminals. We should be focused on supporting victims and helping them get their lives back,” said Norris.
Though Norris supports efforts to provide greater housing protections for victims of domestic violence and financing for the Office of Victim Services, both of which were voted on this week in Albany, he said greater emphasis should be put on preventative measures, such as legislation he sponsors called the Domestic Violence Prevention Act – Brittany’s Law. This measure would create a statewide online database of violent felons, similar to the state’s sex offender database, in order to provide a resource to help New Yorkers better protect themselves.
Norris would also like to see recommendations made by the task force, including statewide domestic violence prevention training and education, as well as increased public awareness of the problem.
He continues to encourage anyone who is concerned about violence in their home to reach out for support by contacting a teacher, religious leader, law enforcement or medical professional, or by contacting the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence’s hotline at 1-800-942-6906.
Photo by Tom Rivers: The flag at the Albion school sports fields is lowered on Wednesday.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has directed flags on state government buildings to be flown at half-staff in honor of two Marine Corps Reservists who were killed in Parwan Province, Afghanistan on April 8. Flags will be lowered from Wednesday until their interment.
Cpl. Robert A. Hendriks, 25, of Locust Valley, Nassau County, and Staff Sgt. Christopher K.A. Slutman, 43, who was a 15-year member of the FDNY, stationed at Ladder Company 23 in the South Bronx, were killed in an improvised explosive device attack while conducting combat operations along with a third Marine, Sgt. Benjamin S. Hines, 31, of York, Pennsylvania.
All were members of the 25th Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Corps Reserve.
“I am deeply saddened by the loss of two members of the family of New York, Cpl. Hendriks and FDNY member Staff Sgt. Slutman, while they were serving our country in Afghanistan,” Governor Cuomo said. “Their deaths are a tragic reminder of the bravery and sacrifice of our service members, who put their lives in harm’s way to protect our values and way of life. On behalf of all New Yorkers, I extend my condolences to their friends and loved ones, and I am directing that flags be lowered in their honor.”
Governor Cuomo has directed that the flags on all State buildings be lowered to half-staff in honor of and in tribute to New York service members and those stationed in New York who are killed in action or die in a combat zone.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 10 April 2019 at 4:07 pm
File photo by Tom Rivers: Youngsters enjoy one of the rides at the Kendall Carnival in this photo from July 2014.
KENDALL – The Kendall Firemen’s Carnival, an annual summer tradition in Kendall since the 1940s, is moving this year’s event up two weeks due to the schedule for the company that provides the rides/midway.
The carnival is typically three days from Thursday through Saturday, the first or second week of July. This year it will be June 20-22.
The big parade also is typically on Friday. The parade this year will be on a Thursday. (Kendall’s commencement program is that Friday, June 21.)
About 50 volunteers help the Kendall Fire Department keep the annual carnival going. Many other fire departments in Western New York have ceased doing carnivals.
The Kendall carnival helps the fire department pay for the ambulance, and building maintenance, utilities and upkeep.
LYNDONVILLE – The school district is urging the community to download a free App that has information on school programs.
