Provided photos: At left are some of prizes for the Kid’s Scavenger Hunt. (Right) Live music will also return to the summer market, sponsored by Medina Lumber and Hardware. Performing here is local favorite Steve Novak.

MEDINA – A sure sign of summer is opening of the Canal Village Farmers’ Market in its original location at West Center Street and West Avenue.

The market will reopen there on Saturday, celebrating its ninth season in Medina, with many of the old favorite vendors and some new ones, as well.

“Our winter market had a great season in the former NAPA building, but we are definitely looking forward to opening day of the summer season,” said Chris Busch, president of Orleans Renaissance Group, which sponsors the market. “The Saturday morning gathering of vendors, musicians, food trucks and friends is a welcome sign of summer.”

While the market operates under the auspices of ORG, a local 501©3 arts and culture organization, many aspects of the market are dependent on generous local sponsorships. Once again, overall summer market operations will be underwritten by Takeform, a well-known, local architectural graphics company in Medina.

“For the past two years, we’ve been immensely fortunate to have our general market operations funded by a generous donation by Takeform,” Busch said. “Bill Hungerford, president of Takeform, has been unhesitatingly generous and supportive of what we do here every summer. We can’t thank him enough for his considerate assistance in keeping Medina’s community farmer’s market a viable, on-going asset to our village.”

Gail Miller has been manager of the market since it opened.

“All of us are looking forward to a great summer season for the Canal Village Farmers’ Market,” Miller said. “We’ll have a lot packed into the Saturday market – regular and rotating vendors, food trucks, kids’ scavenger hunts, crafters and more. We’re also hoping to do some food demos, too. As always, weekly updates will be posted on our Facebook page.”

Returning anchor vendors include Baker Farms, Bower Family Farms, Human Farms, Heartland Organics, LockRidge Apiary, Gardner’s Gardens and Dot’s Pantry (every other week).

Regular featured products are local beef, pork, chicken, garlic, garlic powder, eggs, mushrooms, cheese, numerous fruit and vegetable options, cut flowers, jams, fudge, barbecue sauce, herb blends, honey and many other seasonal items.

Making a return with wine, mead and spirits will be 810 Meadworks, the popular Black Button Distilling and other wineries, to be announced.

A great lineup of food trucks will be at the market this season, Miller said.

“There’s a nice variety for all tastes this year,” she said. “Food trucks will rotate in and out throughout the season. In addition to the weekly anchor El Gran Burrito, the market will welcome two additional regular food trucks.”

Miller said they are incredibly excited to welcome pitmaster Scott Gypson of Gasport with his TN Smoke House and NOLA Confections, who will be selling New Orleans style snow cones.

“A native of Middleport, Scott Gypson spent a number of years living in Tennessee, where he learned and mastered the art of smoking meat,” Miller said. “He uses nothing but the highest quality meats and we are super psyched to have his BBQ with us. His business was recently featured in a Hub article.”

TN Smoke House will be at the market on opening day and will appear numerous times throughout the season.

Organic mushrooms from Heartland Organics are works of art and nutritious to eat, along with farm-fresh produce from Human Farms and Greenhouse. They are among the vendors at Medina’s Canal Village Farmers’ Market.

NOLA Confections’ snow cones are a sweet made with a mound of fluffy shaved ice flavored with sweet syrups and topped or stuffed with a number of mix-ins or add-ons. They will be at the market every Saturday with the same schedule as El Gran Burrito.

Other food trucks scheduled to visit throughout the season are Dubby’s Wood Fired Pizza from Albion and Greenlief’s on the Go from Middleport.

Artisans and crafters appearing at the market include Katlyn Koch Crochet, Lucky Violet Color Co., Laurels by the Creek and others still in the planning.

“We’ve been contacted by quite a few artisans and crafters, and some spots are still available,” Miller said. “There will be more to announce soon.”

Live music will again be featured at the market this summer, sponsored by Medina Lumber and Hardware.

“We are thrilled for the music sponsorship from Medina Lumber and Hardware,” Miller said. “The summer market just wouldn’t be complete without it. It’s become a tradition. We are so grateful owner Tom Snyder has stepped up with a generous sponsorship to feature and support local musicians at the market. It really creates a festive atmosphere and our patrons thoroughly enjoy it.”

The ever-popular kids’ scavenger hunt will also return to the summer market. According to Miller, this is a “must do” activity for many kids, and they play every week.

Kids play by answering five market-related scavenger hunt questions to win a prize from a huge box of cool kids’ stuff.

“It’s great fun, and we have as much fun watching the kids enjoy themselves as they do playing,” Miller said.

The scavenger hunt has again been sponsored by Maureen Hungerford.

“We owe a huge debt of gratitude to Mrs. Hungerford for her sponsorship,” Miller said. “The scavenger hunt is such a popular attraction and kids absolutely adore the big prize box, which, thanks to Mrs. Hungerford, is always stocked with cool kid stuff.”

Another popular feature is the Community Tent.

“The tent is for community organizations, such as tourism, veterans’ organizations, health and wellness organizations, Master Gardeners, charitable organizations and the like,” Miller said. “It gives these agencies a helpful outlet to share information about services, etc.”

 Some appearances to watch for at the tent include the New York State Division of Veteran Services distributing Fresh Connect Checks to veterans on June 8. The Orleans County Veterans’ Association will be at the tent several weeks later to distribute them to veterans who could not make it on the 8th.

“Any community-oriented organizations who feel they might be appropriate for the market should contact us,” Miller said. “It’s a great opportunity to meet and greet the public.”

Miller said products available each Saturday are listed every week on the market’s Facebook page – Canal Village Farmers Market. Customers are encouraged to follow the page for up-to-date information.

The market will again have multiple options for making sales transactions.

“While most market transactions use cash, most all of our vendors now offer additional forms of payment, such as Square, PayPal and Venmo,” Miller said. “Payment options at the market have never been more convenient.”

The market also accepts Senior Coupons, WIC, SNAP and Fresh Connect Checks, and will soon be able to offer Double Up Food Bucks to SNAP recipients. More information will be available at the market manager’s tent.

“For SNAP/EBT users, each transaction makes the user eligible to receive the same amount spent in Fresh Connect Checks,” Miller said. “For example, a $20 SNAP purchase of market tokens means the user will receive $20 in Fresh Connect Checks, effectively doubling their purchase power.”

The market is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday. Market manager Gail Miller can be reached at canalvillagemarket@gmail.com or via Facebook Messenger.

File photo by Tom Rivers: David Warren of Kent plays Taps during a memorial service at Mount Albion Cemetery for the Albion Fire Department on June 6, 2019.

ALBION – The Albion Fire Department welcomes the community to attend the department’s annual memorial service at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Mount Albion Cemetery.

The service will be at the fireman’s memorial on the west side of the cemetery near the front by the koi fish pond.

The department will remember about 150 of its firefighters who have passed away since the department’s formation in 1831.

The memorial pond was dedicated to the Albion firefighters in 1983, when Donna Rodden was the mayor.

A bell will be rung when each name is announced.

ALBION – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney announced she is seeking $2 million towards repairs and upgrades of the Orleans County Public Safety Building.

That site needs a major repair to part of the roof, especially on the western side of the building, a former furniture store with a sizable flat roof.

The county is moving the Probation Department and District Attorney’s Office out of the building and into the former Genesee Community College campus in Albion. When the roof is fixed, the DA’s Office is expected to come back to the Public Safety Building.

The county is working on a full assessment of the Public Safety Building that would include the roof, the HVAC system, drainage and other issues with the building and site, said John Papponetti, the commissioner of the Department of Public Works for the county.

Tenney announced the roof work on the Public Safety Building as one of 15 projects she has selected to submit to the House Appropriations Committee for consideration as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 Community Project Funding process.

Tenney said those projects will benefit New York’s 24th District by improving water infrastructure, creating essential public facilities, supporting public safety, and promoting community revitalization.

The CPF process allows localities and non-profits to submit federal funding requests for high-priority community projects. Each application is subjected to a rigorous review process to ensure that it is a sound use of taxpayer dollars and that applicants have a clear and accountable plan to spend funds on targeted projects within a year, Tenney said.

“The Orleans County Public Safety Building is a vitally important epicenter for several functions of our government, housing the Sheriff, 911 Dispatch Center, District Attorney and Probation, so we are very appreciative to Congresswomen Tenny for making our project to upgrade this facility one the priority initiatives to be sent to the House Appropriations Committee,” said Lynne Johnson, chairwoman of the Orleans County Legislature. “Our DPW team has worked closely with Sheriff Bourke and DA Cardone to design a project that addresses critical structural issues with the facility in the most cost-effective manner possible while also helping improve the overall functionality of the building. This is not just a building project, it is an investment in our community’s safety and security.”

The full list of projects submitted by Tenney through the Community Project Funding process include:

• $4,528,000 for the Town of Phelps Sanitary Sewer Distribution Project
• $2,500,000 for the Cayuga County Lake Protection Plan Project
• $3,000,000 for the Village of Geneseo Water and Sewer Upgrades Project
• $3,500,000 for the Village of Waterloo Rock Storm Sewer Replacement Project
• $3,000,000 for the Town of Newfane Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades Project
• $1,500,000 for the Village of Mexico’s Water System Improvements Project
• $10,000,000 for the Genesee County Section 219 Environmental Infrastructure Project
• $2,250,000 for the Town of Torrey Water District #2 Project
• $2,000,000 for the Orleans County Public Safety Building Project
• $1,000,000 for the City of Oswego New Police Station Project
• $800,000 for the Town of Macedon Ambulance Relocation Project
• $5,000,000 for the Town of Lyons Revival and Community Empowerment Project
• $3,600,000 for Phase III of the City of Lockport’s Erie Canal Flight of Five Locks Rehabilitation Project
• $3,000,000 for the Wyoming County Silver Lake Dredging Project
• $4,050,000 for Jefferson County Installation of Runway 10 Omni-Directional Approach Lights at Watertown International Airport Project

ALBION – The fourth progressive organ concert on Sunday to benefit the Cobblestone Museum was resounding success and a pure delight, said Maarit Vaga, chair of the event.

An audience of 72 was treated to musical selections highlighting the contrasts between three organs and a melodian in three different Albion area churches – the Pullman Memorial Universalist Church, the First Presbyterian Church and the Cobblestone Church.

Scott Schmidt, organist and minister of music at the Barre Center Presbyterian Church, wove an engaging program of solo pieces and hymns, selected to demonstrate the range of each instrument, Vaga said.

“There were many opportunities for audience engagement as we sang familiar hymns, challenging ourselves to out-sing the organ and doing our best to provide four-part harmonies,” Vaga said. “The program’s interactive elements, along with Scott’s amiable approach made for a convivial afternoon of music and song.”

(Left) Organist Scott Schmidt sits at the William Johnson & Son organ in the loft of the Cobblestone Church, while concert goes fill the sanctuary. (Right) Kevin Gardner presents a short history of the Hook & Hastings organ at the First Presbyterian Church in Albion, while organist Scott Schmidt prepares to play.

The afternoon event began with a wine and cheese reception at the Pullman Church, and concluded with a scrumptious dinner at the Tavern on the Ridge, Vaga said.

“Maarit did a great job organizing the event,” said Cobblestone Museum director Doug Farley. “Our attendance was almost double what we had last year, so I am very pleased. We even had guests from as far away as Jamestown come up for the afternoon. The new Tavern on the Ridge was a pleasure to work with, and all 70-plus meals were prepared in very short order.”

Scott Schmidt demonstrated the historic melodian owned by former Cobblestone director Bill Lattin and loaned to the Cobblestone for Sunday’s Progressive Organ Concert.

Also at the Pullman Church, Bill Lattin, former Orleans County historian and director of the Cobblestone Museum, shared historical vignettes about the Pullman Church and the William Johnson & Son organ.

At the Presbyterian Church, elder Kevin Gardner presented a short history of their Hook & Hastings organ.

Farley provided a brief overview about the Cobblestone Church, saying prior to using an organ for services, the congregation sang to a melodian. On Sunday, Schmidt demonstrated the instrument loaned by Lattin, as they sang the familiar “Old Hundreth,” commonly called the “Doxology.”

Farley also described the Cobblestone’s organ, a 1904 Estey Reed organ, located in the loft of the church.

Several events are planned throughout the rest of the year, including a patriotic service at the Cobblestone Church at 11 a.m. July 7; “Back to the Garden – A Mid-summer Celebration: on July 10; a Flea Market on museum grounds July 20; Fall open house on Oct. 5; Preservation Banquet Oct. 25 at White Birch Golf Course; and “Simply Christmas” Dec. 7 at the Cobblestone Church.

Ongoing exhibits are Victorian Mourning Art, Historic Coverlets and 19th Century Orleans County Painters.

More information on any of these events can be found at www.CobblestoneMuseum.org or by calling (585) 589-9013.

Press Release, Genesee Community College

BATAVIA – Genesee Community College proudly announces the renaming of its Student Success Center to the James M. Sunser Student Success Center, in honor of the retiring president’s distinguished service and commitment to student success.

Photo by Tom Rivers: Dr. James Sunser gives the commencement address on May 18 during GCC’s graduation ceremony. Sunser is retiring after leading the college the past 13 years.

Dr. Sunser, a visionary leader in education, has served as the president of Genesee Community College for 13 years, leaving an indelible mark on both the institution and the lives of countless students.

During his tenure, he oversaw initiatives that fostered academic excellence, student engagement and growth, including the construction of the Student Success Center and the Richard C. Call Arena. Dr. Sunser has announced his intention to retire at the conclusion of the 2023-2024 academic year.

With the opening of the Student Success Center in 2017 as the new “front door” of the main campus, GCC introduced a new student success coaching model providing efficient enrollment and student services with a new level of intentional engagement focused on students’ academic and personal success.

“This recognition is a testament to the collective efforts of our dedicated faculty, staff, and students who have worked tirelessly to create an environment where every student can thrive,” Sunser said. “Our goal has always been to provide the support and resources needed for students to achieve their dreams, and I am deeply grateful for this acknowledgment of our shared commitment to their success.”

A hub for academic support services, career development resources, and extracurricular opportunities, the Center embodies Dr. Sunser’s belief in providing students with the tools and guidance needed to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

“We are honored to rename our Student Success Center after Dr. James M. Sunser, whose leadership has profoundly impacted our college community,” said Jacalyn Whiting, Chair of the GCC Board of Trustees.

Press Release, State Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt

ALBANY – Today, the New York State Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill S.9241, relating to the duty to inspect vessels operated on non-navigable underground waters.

This important legislation resulted from the tragic incident at the Lockport Cave and Boat Tour that sadly took the life of a Niagara Falls man and injured nearly a dozen others last year. In the course of the investigation, it was determined no local, county or state agency was tasked with overseeing these types of attractions.

“With the passage of this bill, it is now clear that the Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic preservation will oversee these types of businesses and inspect these vessels to ensure patrons can safely enjoy the unique attractions New York has to offer,” Ortt said. “Senate Bill S.9241, which I co-sponsor, is in alignment to the bill that I originally introduced immediately after the incident occurred. Over the course of this past year, I have had many conversations with the Executive’s office and my colleagues across the aisle, using no uncertain terms that ensuring proper oversight at the Lockport Cave and similar sites was among my top priorities this session so that an incident like this can be prevented in the future.”

This bill in the Assembly, which is co-sponsored by Assemblyman Michael Norris, has passed both the Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development and Codes Committees and is on the Assembly Ways and Means Agenda for tomorrow’s meeting.

Dr. Clark Godshall

MEDINA – The leader of the Orleans/Niagara BOCES has announced his retirement, effective June 30.

Dr. Clark Godshall has served as superintendent of the O/N BOCES for 24 years. He has worked as a professional educator for 47 years, starting as high school science teacher in the Hilton Central School. He then was an assistant principle for the Penn Yan school district before coming to BOCES.

For the past 24 years, he has been responsible for the educational services for over 30,000 students at the O/N BOCES, which is the 13th largest BOCES out of 37 statewide. The local BOCES includes three districts (Albion, Lyndonville and Medina) in Orleans County and 10 other districts in Niagara County.

The career and technical center for BOCES is in Medina on Shelby Basin Road. The program currently serves 1,700 students in CTE classes and another 500 in other special programs.

A search is under way to fill Godshall’s post once he retires.

“Dr. Clark Godshall has been a role model for school leaders across New York State and nationally,” said Dr. Betty Rosa, the state’s education commissioner. “His service to the community, school districts and educators in pursuit of higher achievement levels and student success are praised and we thank him for his long tenure of educational leadership.”

Photos by Tom Rivers: Dr. Clark Godshall, BOCES superintendent, attended a graduation on June 29, 2021 for farmworkers who learned English in program offered by BOCES in partnership with the World Life Institute. Godshall commended the students for their commitment to their education and for being role models for their children. He also praised the students’ families and friends for supporting the students in improving their English, especially after long days of working at their jobs. The program is one of 16 adult education and literacy programs through the Orleans-Niagara BOCES.

Godshall joked he was sometimes referred to as “the kingmaker” for leading 76 superintendent searches for school districts. He also led multiple association executive director searches.

He often leads expert teams into less than successful schools to conduct School under Registration Reviews across New York State. Most recently, he was named a “Distinguished Alumni” from St. John Fisher College and the “Superintendent of the Year” by the New York State School Business Officials.

Godshall credited dedicated and hard-working teachers for the success of the O/N BOCES.

“The key is to have a great staff and stay out of their way,” he said.

County Legislator Bill Eick, right, congratulated Dr. Clark Godshall on a nearly 50-year career in public education. Godshall was honored during the County Legislature meeting on Tuesday. Godshall commended the many Orleans County employees his staff has worked with through the Public Health Department led by Paul Pettit, Personnel Department led by Katie Harvey, school resource officers at the Sheriff’s Department led by Chris Bourke, and other county programs often with County Chief Administrative Officer Jack Welch as the point man.

Dr. Clark Godshall holds the Medal of Honor awarded to David Bellavia when Bellavia returned to Lyndonville on Nov. 21 for a student assembly. Bellavia is a 1994 Lyndonville graduate. Godshall and other local officials met with Bellavia for a meet and greet before the student assembly.

ALBION – An Albion man allegedly broke into the home of an ex-girlfriend early this morning and struck the woman.

Christopher R. Enedy, 48, of Albion was charged with Burglary 2nd Illegal Entry to a Dwelling, a C felony; Criminal Contempt 1st Violate Order of Protection-Physical Contact, an E felony; Criminal Contempt 1st Violate Order of Protection w/ prior conviction, an E felony; Criminal Contempt 1st – Violate Order of Protection-Damage property of another person greater than $250, an E felony; Criminal Mischief 3rd – Damage another person’s property greater than $250, an E felony; Criminal Obstruction of Breathing/Blood Circulation, an A misdemeanor; and Harassment 2nd, a violation.

The Albion Police Department was dispatched to an East State Street residence at 4:57 a.m. Albion Police Chief David Mogle said the victim was asleep when she heard a loud banging outside with glass possibly breaking. Police officers were dispatched for a burglary in progress.

The victim stated the man kicked in her locked bedroom door while she was still in bed and attacked her, striking her in her face and chest and choking her around her neck until she couldn’t breathe.

The victim fled outside of the residence. Officers located a smashed-out basement window. A perimeter was established with the assistance of multiple Orleans County Sheriff’s personnel and a New York State Trooper, Mogle said.

Officers made entry to the residence and ultimately located Enedy hiding in an upstairs bedroom adjacent to the victim’s bedroom and he was taken into custody without incident.

Enedy, the victim’s ex-boyfriend, was arrested in 2023 by the Albion Police Department for a similar domestic-related incident with the same victim and a full stay-away order of protection was issued by Albion Town Justice Gary Moore.

Enedy this morning was transported to the Albion Police Department and will be subsequently placed in the Orleans County Jail to await CAP Court arraignment. The Albion Police Department was assisted by the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office, and the New York State Police.

Photos by Tom Rivers

ALBION – Bill Larkin, left, receives a plaque and certificate from County Legislator Skip Draper and Sheriff Chris Bourke in appreciation for a 48-year career with the Sheriff’s Office.

Draper noted that Larkin gave him his first speeding ticket soon after Draper starting driving as a teen-ager. Larkin spent about 25 years on the road patrol, as well as four years as a criminal investigator and then part-time on the Marine Patrol since 2005.

“I don’t know if there is a person in Orleans County who hasn’t received a ticket from Bill Larkin,” Bourke joked while giving Larkin a plaque on Tuesday during the County legislature meeting.

Larkin for 15 years also was a part-time police officer for the Village of Lyndonville until 2021.

The plaque from Bourke included the words: “Your tireless work ethic and professionalism has set the tone for the rest of the department. You will always have a home here. We wish you the best of luck in all your future endeavors!”

Draper and Bourke also presented a plaque and certificate of appreciation to Larry Manning for a 48-year career with the Sheriff’s Office. Manning worked as a deputy, and then was promoted to sergeant and lieutenant. After retiring from full-time work, he started part-time with the Marine Patrol in 2002.

“I hate to say good-bye,” Manning said during the Legislature  meeting.

His career actually started in 1971 as a volunteer with the auxiliary police. When he was hired as a deputy sheriff, he was paid $8,400 the first year.

Bourke said Manning and Larkin have both been mentors for him. “I learned so much from Bill and Larry,” Bourke said.

‘The Diocese of Buffalo is facing multiple challenges including a significant priest shortage, declining Mass attendance, aging congregations and ongoing financial pressures brought about by our Chapter 11 filing.’ – Bishop Michael W. Fisher

Kimberly Stawicki took this photo in September 2023 of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Medina reflected in the Canal Basin.

BUFFALO – The 8-county Diocese of Buffalo today announced a plan to reduce the number of parishes by 34 percent in the eight-county region, which includes Orleans.

Bishop Michael W. Fisher said the parish mergers follow a comprehensive and collaborative planning process through the Road to Renewal division.

“The Diocese of Buffalo is facing multiple challenges including a significant priest shortage, declining Mass attendance, aging congregations and ongoing financial pressures brought about by our Chapter 11 filing,” said Bishop Fisher. “This plan resulted from the lessons learned as we brought parishes together in the parish family model and determined rather quickly that scaling back the number of parishes would best allow us to use our limited resources to help reenergize a spiritual renewal in the diocese.”

The actual number of parishes merged will not be determined until clergy and parish leadership have an opportunity to review recommendations to be proposed. The priests may either agree with the recommendations, or present an option for an alternative parish (or parishes) within their family for merger, according to a news release from the Diocese. The decisions will be made between Aug. 15 and Sept. 1.

“These difficult changes associated with our renewal allow limited resources to be directed to the greatest needs in our community,” Bishop Fisher said. “The work of the Holy Spirit within our diocese and the support of the Western New York community has been an incredible blessing.”

The Road to Renewal groups the current 160 parishes into 36 Families of Parishes which were announced in December 2021.

Soon, pastors will be provided with detailed materials to lead consultations within their Family of Parishes. Once the parishes to be merged are identified and approved, the process to begin merging those identified parishes is expected to begin this fall, the Diocese said.

“To make the recommendations that will be presented to pastors, we examined parish demographics, sacramental participation, and financial support,” explained Rev. Bryan Zielenieski, Vicar for Renewal and Development, who leads the Road to Renewal effort. “We also looked at the variations of our urban, suburban and rural parishes because factors like poverty rates, availability of transportation, proximity and limited resources impact overall parish long-term vitality.”

Some of the grim data from the Diocese includes a 49 percent decline in registered households across the 8-county region, 59 percent of parishes with a negative net operating balance, 59 percent of parishes experiencing a steady decline in baptisms, 24 percent decrease in marriages from 2020 to 2023 in the Diocese, and the average age for priests is 76, with 63 percent of the priests between the ages of 65 and 70.

Auto dealership wants to take down old structure, put up new maintenance building

ALBION – The Orleans County Planning Board is recommending the Village of Medina approve a project at Hartway Motors that calls for demolishing a building to the north of the dealership and constructing a new maintenance structure behind the current showroom and service department.

The project was before the Planning Board last Thursday. Knocking down the old building, a former Loblaws grocery store, would allow for more parking at Hartway Motors at 320 North Main St.

The dealership’s owner, Bidleman Properties, wants to put a 2,933-square-foot masonry building addition that wouldn’t be used for offices or a showroom. It would provide more room for the maintenance area.

When the building is taken down, a vinyl fence will be installed to the north to provide some privacy for the residential property next door.

The project is in Medina’s Historic Overlay District but is not included on the National or State Registers of Historic Places. County planners suggested Medina have the project go to the State’s Historic Preservation Office for its review. SHPO may suggest the new building have construction materials that match the existing building.

In another Medina referrals, county planners recommended the village approve the site plan and a special use permit for a Class A Home Business for dog grooming at 445 East Center St.

Megan Davenport will be running a dog grooming business from her residence which is in an R1 district. The business will be by appointment with customers dropping off their animal and returning later. Planners said the business is expected to have up to six customers a day in two-hour increments.

Davenport plans to turn a first-floor office into a grooming salon with a professional pet groom tub, table and equipment.

Press Release, Holley Central School

HOLLEY – Holley math teacher Russ Albright and technology teacher Dylan Sharpe co-teach Geometry in Construction, with students rotating between math days and building days each week.

There are 14 students in this year’s class, with the majority in 10th grade. The class helps students learn how math concepts can be applied to real-world problems to create solutions.

Students combined their math and construction skills to build two sheds for Homesteads 4 Hope this year.  The sheds are both 8′ x 10′.  One has a traditional gable end roof and the other has a “salt box” roof. They have done four previous building projects for H4H.

“I think some students benefit from a ‘hands on’ learning approach,” Albright said. “Not every student that takes the class will want to pursue a career in construction, but they will all leave with a general understanding of building techniques and see how geometric concepts are used in the construction field. The kids also like the idea of helping a non-profit organization with what we build. It gives them a sense of pride seeing that we accomplished something as a group that will benefit an organization in some way.”

This is the first year the class built the structures at the school and will have them delivered to H4H fully completed. Usually, they build the structure at the school in panelized form, break down the panels and load them onto a trailer, and reconstruct them on the H4H site, spending two full days there building.

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s schedule for Saturday included a day off and she chose to spend it in Orleans County.

The governor rarely gets a respite and on Saturday she spent the day relaxing in Orleans County.

She didn’t have any public appearances and there are no official photos from her being in the county, a spokesman from the governor’s office said today.

When Hochul was the lieutenant governor, she often came to Medina and Orleans County with her husband Bill Hochul. They rented a canal boat on one outing.

Orleans County may be able claim the governor’s preferred place for some R & R.