Provided photos courtesy of John Dieter, Cubmaster of Pack 35
MEDINA – Scouts from Troop & Pack 35 celebrated Scout Sunday at Holy Trinity Church this morning at the 11 a.m. Mass. Scout Sunday’s purpose is to recognize the contributions of young people and adults to Scouting. The Scouts are sitting listening to Father Dan Fawls give a homily.
After Mass the Scouts from Pack 35 held their annual pinewood derby at Holy Trinity’s Parish Hall. Each den held race heats to decide fastest car in each den, then the winners went on to race for the fastest car in the Pack.
Sam Gray took 4th, Joe Reese placed 3rd, Anthony Reese placed 2nd, and Stephen Gobeli took 1st place for the entire Pack.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 3 February 2019 at 5:33 pm
Photos by Tom Rivers
MIDDLEPORT – Runners take off at the start of the Mr. Ed’s Super Bowl Warm-Up race in Middleport today.
Nearly 400 runners completed the course with temperatures in the 40s following a recent hard stretch of bitterly cold days.
Joseph Moberg of Wilson was the overall male finisher with a time of 17:16, just ahead of 14-year-old Reuben Rivers of Albion, 17:28.
Other top 50 finishers from Orleans County include: Troy Callard of Medina, 12th overall at 20:42; Richard Hartway of Medina, 19th at 21:19; Aedan Bunch of Medina, 35th at 22:08, and Douglas Herbert of Medina, 49th at 22:56.
Kimberly Mills of Oakfield was the fastest woman with a time of 21:36. She accepts the first-place finisher plaque from Don Heschke, one of the race organizers.
Jack Kiebala, one of the long-time race organizers, welcomes the runners to awards celebration inside the Middleport fire hall. The big trophy goes to a fire department with the winning relay team. Kiebala is a retired Medina math teacher and girls track and field coach.
The race is one of the biggest local 5k runs, attracting participants from all around Western New York and nearby Ontario.
Proceeds from the event go to fund scholarships for Roy-Hart grads pursuing careers in law enforcement or emergency medical services (firefighting or EMTs).
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By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 3 February 2019 at 2:21 pm
ELBA – A mother and son from Albion were killed on Route 98 in Elba on Saturday, the State Police are reporting today.
Teresa M. Norton, 53, was driving 2008 Suzuki northbound with her son, Thomas M. Norton, 22. State Police say Norton lost control on the snow-covered roadway at about 1:30 p.m. and slide sideways into the path of a 2011 Chevrolet pickup truck. The Chevrolet struck the passenger side of the Suzuki.
The Nortons were both declared deceased at the collision scene by Karen Lang, Genesee County coroner.
The operator of the Chevrolet, Jeffrey S. Toussaint, 59, of Albion was transported to Erie County Medical Center for non-life threatening injuries.
New York State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit, Elba Fire Company and NYS DOT assisted in this investigation.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 3 February 2019 at 9:31 am
Photos by Tom Rivers
LYNDONVILLE – The Lyndonville Fire Department held its annual awards banquet on Saturday evening at the Carlton Recreation Hall and honored several firefighters, including Wes Bradley, right, who was recognized for 40 years of service to the department.
Bradley is congratulated by Eileen Banker, chief of staff for Assemblyman Steve Hawley; Dale Banker, the Orleans County emergency management coordinator, and State Sen. Robert Ortt.
Bradley, who also serves as the department’s chaplain, gave the invocation and benediction at the event.
Other firefighters were recognized for milestones for years of service, including Emerson “Tinker” Young with 20 years and Jason Gerety for 25 years.
Mike Heideman and Anna Schuner were both named “Firefighter of the Year” for 2018 by Chief Ben Bane. The chief said the two are dedicated behind the scenes in the keeping the fire department running, and also respond to many of the department’s fire calls.
“They’re always there willing to help,” Bane said.
Heideman, 48, has been active with the fire department for 33 years, since he was 15. His son, T.J., was firefighter of the year in 2016.
Heideman said he enjoys helping the community. He works in Lyndonville at Monroe Electronics.
Schuner, 49, became an active firefighter seven years ago. She also has been in the Auxiliary for 15 years. Her husband has been a firefighter for about 40 years.
Schuner, like Heideman, is trained to be an interior firefighter. When she took the class, she said she was the oldest in the group.
“We’re always looking for members,” she said.
She urged people, even those without a background in the fire department, to consider joining the fire department.
“I enjoy it,” she said. “I love helping and it’s a need. It makes you feel good.”
Schuner, who works in research and development at Associated Brands in Medina, also was presented the President’s Award from Gary White, who just finished his first year as the department’s president. Schuner has filled that role before. She was helpful to White with the business side of the department, from paying bills to getting permits for different events.
Ken Starr received the Chief’s Award for his service to the fire department. Ben Bane, second from right, is Lyndonville fire chief.
Cindy Grabowski gets a hug from Nicole Kistner, Auxiliary president, after Grabowski received the Auxiliary President’s Award. She stepped up to serve as secretary last year.
State Sen. Robert Ortt said the community is fortunate to have dedicated volunteers in the fire departments. Not only do they serve their community, but they often assist neighboring departments when he needed. He noted Lyndonville responded after midnight on Jan. 21 in the bitter cold when Barker’s village office and library were consumed by fire.
Dale Banker, right, the county’s emergency management coordinator, administers the oath of office to the fire department and auxiliary officers.
The fire officers for 2019 include: Ben Bane, chief; Steve Bane Jr., first assistant chief; Mike Heideman, second assistant chief; TJ Heideman, fire captain; DJ Woodward, fire lieutenant; Wally Snyder, EMS captain; Harold Scribner, fire police captain; and Wes Bradley, chaplain.
The executive officers include: Gary White, president; Greg Schuner, vice president; Peter Kage, secretary; and Jim Wells, treasurer.
The Auxiliary officers include Nicole Kistner, president; Cheryl Mapes, vice president; Cindy Grabowski, secretary; and Anna Schuner, treasurer.
By Ginny Kropf, correspondent Posted 3 February 2019 at 8:18 am
Photos by Ginny Kropf
MEDINA – The Wine About Winter event in downtown Medina on Saturday was a sellout with 850 participants, including Dorothy Casey, Robin Wehling and Carol Bellack of Medina and Tami Siffringer of Lyndonville, who enjoy a sample of wine in The Book Shoppe in Medina.
They not only enjoy the wine tasting, but do a little shopping along the way, while taking a chance to win prizes at many of the 28 participating businesses.
Sue Phillips, owner of The Book Shoppe, holds a tray of peanuts which she offered participants at Wine About Winter. At left is clerk Erica Caldwell. Phillips said the event gets people into the stores and is good for business.
Heather and Bob Brockman of Wilson, right, buy their Chinese auction tickets from volunteers at Wine About Winter. This is the couple’s first time at the event. They learned about it while shopping in Medina during the Christmas season.
Scott Barber hands out maps of the stores participating in Wine About Winter to Kelly Stahl of Medina and Laurie Kurdziel. This is Stahl’s fifth year attending the event, which she said is always a good time.
Joey Robinson passes out wine glasses to Melissa Hansler and Tracey Hendrick. They like everything about Wine About Winter, especially because it gives them the chance to walk around Medina.
Sarah Fisher hands out wrist bands to participants in Medina’s 11th Wine in Winter on Saturday. At right, Cindy Robinson, president of the Medina Business Association, and Kathy Blackburn, president of the Orleans County Chamber of Commerce, register the 850 who bought tickets.
Lines stretched down half a block in Medina during VIP registration at Wine in Winter on Saturday.
By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 3 February 2019 at 8:15 am
Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Medina’s Vincent Montague drives between Newfane defenders Caden Gibson and Jarrett Gilson during the earlier season meeting between the teams at Newfane. The Mustangs, who won that contest in overtime, will host the Panthers in a key makeup game on Monday.
Having been snowed and or frozen out of playing two key Niagara-Orleans League games last week, the front-running Medina boys basketball squad now faces makeup contests against those foes, Albion and Newfane, this week plus a third league matchup against Roy-Hart.
Medina will host Newfane at 6:30 p.m. Monday and visit Albion at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday for the makeup games. The Mustangs will also visit Roy-Hart at 7 p.m. Tuesday in a regularly scheduled N-O contest and visit Buffalo Science in a non league game Thursday.
The Mustangs at 7-0 in N-O competition, currently hold a half game lead over Wilson (7-1), a two-game edge over Newfane (5-2) and a three game bulge over Albion (4-3). Wilson will visit Albion on Tuesday and then host Newfane Friday.
The Medina girls squad will play makeup games at Newfane on Monday at 6:30 p.m.and at home against Albion on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. and will also host Roy-Hart on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m..
The Lyndonville boys squad fresh from a key 52-41 win at Elba on Friday now faces another key Genesee Region League Division II contest as the Tigers visit Notre Dame at 7 p.m. Thursday.
The Tigers took over sole possession of the Division II lead with the win at Elba to improve to 10-1 in the league and 15-1 overall.
Weekly Schedule Monday
Boys Basketball: Newfane at Medina, 6:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball: Rochester Prep at Kendall, 6 p.m.; Medina at Newfane, 6:30 p.m.; Attica at Lyndonville, Byron-Bergen at Holley, 7 p.m.
Tuesday Boys Basketball: Akron at Newfane, 6:30 p.m.; Medina at Roy-Hart, Wilson at Albion, Elba at Kendall, Attica at Holley, 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Albion at Wilson, 6 p.m.; Roy-Hart at Medina, Newfane at Akron, 6:30 p.m.; Elba at Lyndonville, 7 p.m. Swimming: N-O vs. G-R girls meet at Gates-Chili, 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday Girls Basketball: Kendall at Elba, Holley at Attica, 7 p.m.
Thursday Boys Basketball: Roy-Hart at Akron, 6:30 p.m.; Lyndonville at Notre Dame, Holley at Oakfield-Alabama, Medina at Buffalo Science, 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Medina at Lew-Port, Wheatland-Chili at Kendall, 7 p.m.
Friday Boys Basketball: Newfane at Wilson, 6 p.m.; Albion at Barker, 7 p.m.; Kendall at Pavilion, 7:30 p.m. Girls Basketball: Wilson at Newfane, 6:30 p.m.; Notre Dame at Lyndonville, Holley at Oakfield-Alabama, Barker at Albion, Akron at Roy-Hart, 7 p.m.
Saturday Boys Basketball: Medina at Albion, 11:30 a.m.; Wheatland-Chili at Lyndonville, 5 p.m. Girls Basketball: Albion at Medina, 11:30 a.m.; Rochester Academy at Kendall, 12 p.m.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 2 February 2019 at 9:22 pm
Photos by Tom Rivers
MEDINA – Katelyn Spierdowis of Albion plays the clarinet with the senior high band during this afternoon’s All-County Music Festival at Medina High School.
There were about 75 students in the band from Albion, Holley, Kendall, Lyndonville and Medina. The band wasn’t able to have a rehearsal on Friday when Medina closed school, but the students and conductor Bill Tiberio still performed four songs today.
The junior high chorus and elementary band also performed. There were nearly 300 students involved in the All-County Music Festival, which is organized by the Orleans County Music Educators’ Association.
The band is pictured from back stage during the performance today at a packed Medina High School Auditorium.
Bill Tiberio led the high school band as guest conductor. He has worked as a music teacher for 35 years, including 31 years at Fairport High School. The band played “Concert Variations” by Claude Smith, “Rest” by Frank Ticheli, “On the Banks” by Matt Conaway, and “Undertow” by John Mackey.
The boys in the junior high chorus sing a “South African Suite” by Henry H. Leck. The group was directed by Christina Reisdorf, a music teacher at Transit Middle School in the Williamsville Central School District.
The chorus also sang “Seize the Day,” “Nine Hundred Miles, Traditional American Folk Song” and “Rhythm of Life.”
Kelly Follman, an Orleans County resident and Rochester City School District teacher, conducted the elementary band. They performed “Bugs” by David Shaffer, “Celtic Air and Dance No. 2” by Michael Sweeney, and “Thunder” by Paul Murtha.
The elementary band started practice at 8:30 and worked diligently to be ready for the 2 p.m. concert.
Kelly Follman served as guest conductor of the elementary band with about 80 students at the All-County Music Festival.
Isaac Coppini, a tuba player from Albion, performs with the senior high band.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 2 February 2019 at 11:06 am
Photos by Tom Rivers
KENDALL – Charlie D’Agostino, left, and his brother Phil carry chicken halves to be cooked today for the Kendall Lions Club barbecue. Their father, Phil, is the chairman for the event.
About 1,000 meals will be served from noon to 2 p.m. at the Kendall United Methodist Church, 1808 Kendall Rd.
The Lions Club has been doing the chicken barbecue the Saturday before the Super Bowl since 2004. The proceeds are usually given to a local family facing a significant health issue.
Today’s dinner will benefit Teresa Leicht and her family. Teresa has been battling cancer. Her husband Peter is a physical education teacher at Kendall Jr.-Sr. High School and has made a big impact on the lives of Kendall students in his teaching and in his roles as coach and athletic director, the Kendall Lions Club said.
The Lions Club members were up early getting the chicken ready for the barbecue.
The Lions Club has sold 960 presale tickets for $10 each and will have about 40 meals available without presale tickets. The meal also includes potatoes, cole slaw and rolls.
Wendy Becker, front, and Janet Herman empty a bag of potatoes into the sink. Larry Rowles also is washing potatoes. Rowles is a long-time Kendall Lions Club member who now lives in Canandaigua.
He likes the camaraderie with the other members, and doing the projects that help the community.
“It’s a great service organization,” he said.
Kludt Brothers Farm in Kendall donated 350 pounds of cabbage for the cole slaw. Tony Cammarata also donated the trays for the takeouts.
Dorrie Hardenbrook makes the sauce for the chicken and Carol D’Agostino makes the juice for the cole slaw.
“It’s quite a town effort,” Phil D’Agostino, the event chairman, said.
He expects the event will raise about $3,000 for the Leicht family.
Jeff Miller spreads out charcoal before the chickens would be cooked over the fire.
By Matthew Ballard, Orleans County Historian Posted 2 February 2019 at 7:23 am
“Overlooked Orleans” – Vol. 5, No. 5
This photograph, taken by Peter Fleckenstein, shows a Hough 100 Loader removing snow on East Shelby Road on February 3, 1977. Fleckenstein was a member of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which was responsible for clearing a large portion of roads in Orleans County after the blizzard.
A couple feet of snow, sub-zero temperatures, and 40 mile-per-hour wind gusts makes for an unbearable week of Western New York weather. Although for many long-time residents of Orleans County, these winter storms are dwarfed by the fierce Blizzard of ’77.
Growing up in Western New York, the “Great Blizzard” as I will call it, is the stuff of legend. Over eight feet of snow accumulation in some areas, peak wind gusts topping out at 69 miles per hour, and snow drifts reaching 30 or 40 feet in height; it is likely that no winter storm will ever challenge the Blizzard of ’77.
The brutal winter weather system hit Western New York on the morning of January 28th and continued into Tuesday, February 1st. Frigid temps reaching -70 degrees Fahrenheit and excessive winds packed snow so tightly that road travel was impossible. Drivers found themselves stranded in cars along the road, snowdrifts blocked some families from leaving their homes, and others remained snowed in at work.
The best stories about the Blizzard of ’77 are told by those that lived through it. Those events still exist within recent memory and without question, each person who lived in Orleans County during that terrible storm has a story to share. In 1997, the Medina Journal-Register printed some of those stories:
Don White, Orleans County Sheriff, recalled camping out in his office during the storm while deputies worked overtime to respond to the hundreds of phone calls from residents asking for help. “The ones that were in, were in. The ones that were out, were out,” he said, referring to those deputies who could were unable to travel to work. Some men accumulated over 100 hours of overtime over the course of five days.
Dennis Drought recalled returning to Albion with his wife along Rt. 31 when the road visibility dropped to zero. “We got as far as Dr. Glidden’s home which was just west of Mount Albion Cemetery on the south side of the road…we were the first of what ended up being about 86 people to seek shelter in the Glidden home.” He went on to write, “I got our toboggan out and went to several of our neighbors getting lists of what they needed from the store. I then went to what was then Super Duper…for supplies. Dick Pilon saw what I was doing and told me I could get all I needed for the people and if I needed credit to open an account. I ended up with a bill of about $500 which most of the neighbors helped pay.”
Glenn Hill wrote about his trip to pick up a load of hay north of Rt. 18 before the storm started. “Returning home the sun disappeared and the sky was becoming black…As I approached the canal bridge on Bates Road things started to tear loose. The wind picked up to a gale force and the truck started to rock. I stopped in the middle of the bridge and at one time I could feel the truck being lifted.” Delivering the load to his barn, he “decided that anyone who would get a load of baled hay in a blizzard had to have been ‘a brick short of a load’ or been left out in the sun too long.”
In one final story, Dorinne Prest recalled her efforts to get home from her shift at Lipton’s in Albion. “…At our two o’clock break the weather was awful. You couldn’t even see across the street…I called home and told my husband Ken I might not make it home. He said not to worry that he would come and get me.” Her husband borrowed a neighbor’s snowmobile and trekked to Albion to pick her up.
“We headed out and got as far as the Old Folks Home and our snowmobile quit…My husband said grab the machine and we will toss it up in a snow bank so the plow won’t run it over. Just then two young fellows pulled up and said get in the truck and we will take you back to town. To this day I don’t know who they are but by god they saved our lives.” The couple stayed at Lipton’s overnight and started out the next morning. “We drove over cars and trucks…When we got to Knowlesville Agway we stopped on top of this huge snow pile. It was so high I could have touched the top of the telephone pole…Ken said hold on, we’re going over. When we got to the other side of the pile there were two ten wheelers and a pay loader trying to dig through it.”
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 1 February 2019 at 6:19 pm
Provided photos: Orleans United Drug Free Communities Coalition meets recently to discuss an upcoming presentation at a national conference. Pictured from left include Dr. Dan Webb, Pat Crowley, Sarah Stendts and Wayne Litchfield.
ALBION – The Orleans United Drug Free Communities Coalition has been selected to be a presenter at the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America 29th National Leadership Forum.
That conference, from Feb. 4 to Feb. 7, is at National Harbor, MD. The forum brings together nearly 3,000 local, state and national experts in the drug prevention and treatment fields.
Pat Crowley, project director for Orleans United Drug Free Communities Coalition, and Dr. Dan Webb, program evaluator, were selected to be presenters on behalf of Orleans United., Sarah Stendts, Coalition program assistant, and Wayne Litchfield, Visual Data Committee chairman, will also be attending.
The training session – “A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words! Using Infographics in Coalition Work” – is one of more than 70 in-depth training sessions offered at the CADCA Forum.
Crowley noted that coalitions must use as many ways as possible to disseminate their data. The organizations also need to be creative in disseminating data to different target audiences. In the Orleans United session, the group will demonstrate how Orleans United has used infographics to educate and inform the community in situations where traditional data tables and graphs are inappropriate and/or potentially ineffective.
“We will talk about the basics of infographics, discuss types of infographics and situations in which to use them, and show attendees how to create their own infographic using a popular online service,” Crowley said.
These are some examples of infographics that were created by Orleans United to highlight some of the local survey results from the Prevention Needs Assessment Survey, completed by 1,450 Orleans County youth in 2017.
Litchfield designed many of the posters that present data about teen drug, alcohol and tobacco use in Orleans County. The posters were created using infographic software, Venngage. The posters have been presented at school districts, coalition meetings, community events and on billboards in the county.
The posters highlight the following data:
• In 2017, 82 percent of Orleans County youth did not use alcohol;
• In 2017, 90 percent of Orleans County youth did not use marijuana;
• In 2017, 95 percent of Orleans County youth did not smoke cigarettes;
• In 2017, 98 percent of Orleans County youth did not use prescription drugs (that weren’t prescribed to them);
• Orleans County’s five most important health concerns, according to an adult survey: 65 percent say illicit drug abuse; 40 percent say prescription drug abuse; 40 percent say mental health issues; 33 percent say child abuse/neglect; and 24 percent say alcohol abuse.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 1 February 2019 at 3:16 pm
Two villages in Orleans County will have elections for village trustees on March 19.
Medina has two positions for two years on the ballot. The spots are currently filled by Todd Bensley and Owen Toale. They have both taken out petitions to seek re-election. A village resident 18 and older can submit petitions to run for the board. The petitions need to be signed by at least 100 registered voters in the village.
The petitions are due at the village office by Feb. 13.
Voting for the March 19 election will be from noon to 9 p.m. at the Senior Center, the former railroad depot on West Avenue.
Lyndonville also has two trustee positions for four-year terms on the ballot. The spots are currently filled by Darren Wilson and Mary Kage. They have both taken out petitions to run for the board again.
Candidates need to submit petitions signed by at least 25 registered voters in the village. The petitions are due by Feb. 13.
Voting will be from noon to 9 a.m. on March 19 at the Village Hall on Main Street.
The two other villages in the county don’t have elections this March. Albion is in an off election year and Holley has its elections in June.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 1 February 2019 at 2:08 pm
Photo by Tom Rivers: A snow-covered corn field is shown on Brockville Road in Murray on Thursday when temperatures were in the single digits.
The temperature will significantly warm up this weekend and is forecast to reach 41 on Sunday, 53 on Monday, and then be followed by highs of 43 on Tuesday and 36 on Wednesday.
That warmup is prompting the National Weather Service in Buffalo to issue a flood watch for Orleans County and Western New York from late Sunday night through late Wednesday night.
“Southerly winds will bring warm air into Western NY early next week,” the Weather Service said. “This period of above freezing temperatures will result in snow melt. A period of rainfall will accompany this period of warmer weather and the combination of the two will likely result in rises on area rivers and creeks.”
The primary risk for flooding will be due to ice jams, the Weather Service said.
“Area creeks and rivers have thick ice in place,” the Weather Service stated. “Rapid rises in water level can break up this ice, which can then become jammed where there are constrictions in the river or creek channel, such as curves or other restrictions. People living in areas that are prone to ice jam flooding should take the time in advance to prepare for the potential for flooding Monday through Wednesday night.”
MEDINA – Orchard Rehabilitation and Nursing Center today is taking part in the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women fundraising campaign. Staff members made donations and wore red to support the event.
Pictured in front row from left include: Amy Martin, Sara Marciniak, Carrie Ryan and Brenda Cherry. Back row: Jamie Murphy, Jamie Tucker, Connor Bell, Jenna Doberstein, RoseAnn Velesko, Luann Thompson, Amanda Luckman and Sharon Laskett.
The American Heart Association’s signature women’s initiative, Go Red for Women, increases women’s heart health awareness and serve as a catalyst for change to improve the lives of women globally.
Every 80 seconds a woman dies of heart disease or stroke. Spot a stroke F.A.S.T. – F-Facial drooping, A-Arm weakness, S-Speech difficulty, and T-Time to call 911.
Some heart attack warning signs: Pain or discomfort in chest; lightheadedness, nausea or vomiting; discomfort or pain in arm or shoulder; and shortness of breath.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 1 February 2019 at 11:11 am
Photos by Tom Rivers
ALBION – Kylie Hughson has opened Adara Fashion at 101 North Main St. This is her second business in Albion. She opened Tease, a hair salon, in July 2016 and will continue to run that business as well as the new clothing store.
Hughson was joined for a ribbon cutting by family and local officials. Pictured from left in front include Hughson’s fiancé Donald Rosario Jr., Hughson’s son Brady Graham, Kylie Hughson, Albion Mayor Eileen Banker, Albion Merchants Association President Lisa Stratton, Hughson’s mother Deborah Hughson and Diane Blanchard, coordinator of the Microenterprise Assistance Program through the Orleans Economic Development Agency. In back are Adam Johnson, owner of 39 Problems, and Hughson’s father, Charles Hughson, back right.
Hughson said she wanted to open a trendy fashion store in Albion. She is working with a distributor from California for the merchandise, which includes dresses, pants, tops, rompers and jumpsuits. Hughson would like to expand to offering shoe and accessories this summer.
She said the corner store “is a cute space.” She worked with her parents, friends and fiancé to put in new carpeting, repaint the walls, strip the cubbies, stain the wood and decorate the location.
“It’s a nice addition to the downtown,” said Lisa Stratton, president of the Albion Merchants Association. “I’m very happy for her.”
Stratton said Hughson has been a positive presence in the downtown, and participates in the community events, especially Beggars’ Night, when she dresses up in a costume and hands out candy to children.
Adam Johnson, owner of 39 Problems, has offered a coupon for a free drink to the first 50 customers at Adara on Saturday.
Kylie Hughson accepts certificates of recognition from Albion Mayor Eileen Banker and also State Assemblyman Steve Hawley in honor of the store’s grand opening. Banker works as chief of staff for Hawley.
By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 1 February 2019 at 9:07 am
School closings today at Medina and Akron due to frigid temperatures and a wind chill advisory have wiped out two-thirds of this evening’s schedule of Niagara-Orleans League boys and girls basketball games.
Postponed are Albion vs. Akron and Medina vs. Newfane. The Barker vs. Wilson boys and girls games are sill on.
The Albion vs. Akron games have been rescheduled for February 11 with the boys at Akron at 6:30 p.m. and the girls at Albion at 7 p.m.
The Medina vs. Newfane contests will be made up on Monday with the boys at Medina and the girls at Newfane, both at 6:30 p.m.
In addition, the Albion vs. Medina games which were postponed by the weather on Tuesday have been rescheduled for February 9 at 11:30 a.m. with the boys at Albion and the girls at Medina.
In Genesee Region League action the key contest for the Division II lead will have Lyndonville at Elba at 7 p.m. this evening.
Wrestling Sectionals
Postseason individual wrestling competition gets underway this weekend with the Section V and Section VI class tournaments.
In Section V, Holley-Kendall will compete in the Class BB tournament at Warsaw while Lyndonville will take part in the Class B tourney at Perry.
In Section VI, Albion, Roy-Hart/Barker and Newfane will compete in the Class B tournament at Cheektowaga while Medina, Akron and Wilson will take part in the Class C/D tourney at Eden.
