By Ginny Kropf, correspondent Posted 7 July 2022 at 9:08 am
Provided photo: The Rev. Randy LeBaron and Amanda Byron are instrumental in Supportive Care of Orleans’ (Hospice) efforts to restart its support groups.
ALBION – Supportive Care of Orleans – Hospice announced in June it will restart its two support groups and will be encouraging in-home volunteers to return.
“Our hospice services extend to our patients and their loved ones throughout Orleans County, both in our Martin-Linsin residence as well as in the comfort of their own homes,” said CEO Julie Kumiega. “We aren’t just patient focused, we are family focused and here to support you every step of the way.”
Volunteer coordinator/social worker Chris Fancher and social worker Amanda Byron will be leading the Caregiver Support Group at 4 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month, beginning July 27.
“We know that being a caregiver to a loved one in hospice can be stressful,” Kumiega said. “In-home volunteers and our support groups provide caregivers the assistance and resources they need to be there for their loved one during this time without being overwhelmed.”
Starting this month, Hospice’s Bereavement Group will be led by Byron and the Rev. Randy LeBaron. The first meeting of this group will be at 4 p.m. on the last Thursday of each month, with the first meeting on July 28.
“It is pass time for us to bring these services back to the community,” Kumiega said. “We want you to know we are here for you and we support you, no matter where you are in the hospice journey.”
Supportive Care of Orleans – Hospice is always available for consultation by calling (585) 589-0809.
400 entry-level positions expected at DEC, State Parks, SUNY
Press Release, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Office
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the application period is now open for New York State’s entry-level law enforcement civil service exam.
The exam, which is used to fill titles in the Department of Environmental Conservation, the Office of State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, and the State University of New York, will be held in the fall. Qualified candidates can apply online until 11:59 EST on Aug. 3 to take the exam.
“Today, we are giving New Yorkers the opportunity to join the next generation of civil servants and make a positive impact on their communities,” Governor Hochul said. “This exam will help fill critical positions to protect our state’s parks, universities, and other institutions, and above all, keep New Yorkers safe. As part of my administration’s ongoing commitment to maintaining public safety and diversifying our ranks, we encourage New Yorkers of all backgrounds to consider a meaningful and rewarding career in public service and apply.”
People interested in being considered for entry-level law enforcement positions within state government must first meet the minimum qualifications for the title or titles of interest and register for the civil service exam by submitting all the required information by Aug. 3 by clicking here.
The exam, a multiple-choice test, will be offered during the fall. All candidates who are qualified to take the New York State entry-level law-enforcement exam will receive an admission notice via mail approximately two weeks prior to the date of the written test. The admission notice will provide the candidate with details about when and where they are scheduled to appear, along with other pertinent information. Candidates will also receive a reminder email in advance of the exam, which will include information on the latest Covid-19 requirements for in-person state civil service examinations.
The entry-level law enforcement exam is used to fill the following titles within each agency:
DCS estimates that approximately 400 entry-level law enforcement positions statewide will be filled over the next year.
The exam will also be used for local examinations to fill positions in municipal police departments and sheriff’s offices. Candidates interested in taking the local examinations for municipal police departments and sheriff’s offices, should apply directly through the local civil service agency. A list of the local entry-level law enforcement examinations taking place is available by clicking here.
Department of Civil Service Commissioner Timothy Hogues said, “The Department of Civil Service is pleased to offer the entry-level law enforcement exam, which is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in starting their police career to enter the New York State workforce. This exam is the gateway to an exciting career path either patrolling New York State’s beautiful parks, boating along New York’s waterways, or protecting our college campuses. The Department is pleased to be working with our partner agencies to widely recruit our future police force and attract diverse and talented candidates. Working for New York State not only offers the chance to serve and protect the greater public, but also provides the opportunity to work with dedicated public servants, in addition to the great health benefits and compensation packages.”
In May, Governor Hochul announced DEC and Parks’ commitment to the National “30×30 Pledge” to increase the departments’ diversity by adding more women to the ranks of its police officers. This followed an earlier pledge by the New York State Police to boost the number of state troopers who are women.
The ultimate goal of the 30×30 Initiative is to reach 30 percent of women in police recruit classes by 2030, and to ensure policing agencies are truly representative of the jurisdiction the agency serves. Women, veterans, and New Yorkers from historically underrepresented communities are strongly urged to apply for this examination, which can lead to great public service careers.
Campaign content and additional information, including a test guide to prepare applicants for the exam, is available at www.cs.ny.gov/police.
By Ginny Kropf, correspondent Posted 7 July 2022 at 8:13 am
Provided photos: This is a composite photo of a few of the forms of art on display at the Cobblestone Museum complex. A tour of the arts is scheduled at 6 p.m. July 15.
CHILDS – The Cobblestone Society Museum has planned a unique art tour July 15 to highlight some of the many paintings, prints and sculptures on display at the museum.
Former art teacher and Cobblestone Museum director and curator Bill Lattin will lead an educational tour with a dozen stops to examine a variety of art from the 19th and 20th centuries.
Museum director Doug Farley said participants should be prepared to spend a relaxing summer evening being pleased and amazed during the “artful” tour.
“Wear your comfortable shoes so you are ready to walk around our various buildings to see the many paintings, prints and sculptures,” Farley advised.
The tour will take place rain or shine. A free-will donation will be accepted. Those planning to attend are asked to reserve their spot on the tour by calling the museum at (585) 589-9013.
By Ginny Kropf, correspondent Posted 7 July 2022 at 7:55 am
Photo by Tom Rivers: This photo from July 13, 2018 shows Bullard Park transformed into a carnival with a bounce house, numerous games, events and activities.
ALBION – The annual kids’ carnival at Bullard Park will be back on July 13 and will include new attractions and activities.
The event will feature bounce houses, carnival games, kids activities, music and a “Say No to Bullying” magic show throughout the day, presented by Mike Seege from Buffalo.
The Albion Renovation Masonic Lodge will have lunch available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Best of Tymes will sell snow cones, popcorn and soda or water for $1 each. Lyncoln Bear and Buddies will be on site, as well as Frosty and Friends Tumbling and Things. The splash pad will also be open.
Cost to enter is a $5 wrist band, which allows children to play all day.
An Albion business has stepped up to sponsor a new program for the carnival. Christina Nenni, who owns Best of Tymes Party Rentals located in the Arnold Gregory Complex, said the business was approached by John Grillo, recreation director at Bullard Park. He asked if Best of Tymes could come up with something affordable for kids and families to do. They will have costumed characters and fun activities for kids.
Carnival Day at Bullard Park will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 13. Sponsoring the event with Best of Tymes Party Rentals is New York State Corrections Officers Police Benevolent Association and Frosty and Friends.
“We are hoping this will become an annual event, and get bigger and better every year,” Nenni said.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 6 July 2022 at 5:01 pm
ALBION – The Albion village office will be staying open until 6 p.m. on Wednesdays to give residents and businesses a later option to stop in and take care of any village business.
The hours will remain 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 6 July 2022 at 11:58 am
Provided photo
MEDINA – A shed in Medina burns on North Avenue on July 4. Firefighters were dispatched to scene at 12:14 a.m.
Crews arrived at 12:16 a.m. and discovered the fire had extended to an automobile with a house and garage in close proximity. Fire damage was contained to the shed, the automobile, fences of the nearby properties and some shrubbery, said Medina Fire Department Lt. Steve Cooley.
“The fire is being ruled accidental at this time,” he said. “It was caused by improper disposal of spent legal fireworks/fountain devices.”
High School team also placed 14th out of 46 teams in NYS
Press Release, Orleans County Clay Crushers
The 2022 Orleans County Clay Crusher season has come to an end. This year we had 34 student-athletes registered for the Orleans County Clay Crushers and 11 registered for the Albion High School Clay Target Club.
Practices for trap and sporting clays were held at the Barre Sportsmen’s Club and practices for skeet were held at the Medina Conservation Club. We would like to thank both clubs for hosting or practices!
Our season ended with four major competitions – three for the Scholastic Clay Target Program (Orleans County Clay Crushers) and one for the New York State Clay Target League (Albion High School Clay Target Club).
The SCTP is broken down into 5 categories: Collegiate, Senior/Varsity, Senior/Junior Varsity, Intermediate/Advanced, and Intermediate/Entry. We had student-athletes competing in all five categories.
The first State Championship (Skeet) was held at Victor Rod and Gun Club on June 4. We had six members competing in four of the categories with the top finishers for the Orleans County Clay Crushers being Collegiate – William Gregorie, Senior/Junior Varsity – Kyle Stephens, Intermediate/Advanced – Jonathan Frasier, Intermediate/Entry – Lane Woodworth.
From there the student-athletes traveled to Pathfinder Gun Club in Fulton NY on June 18 for the second State Championship (Trap) where 17 student-athletes from the OCCC competed. Top finishers for Orleans were Collegiate – Mackenzie Donahue, Senior/Varsity – Tommy Fox, Senior/Junior Varsity – Kyle Stephens, Intermediate/Advanced – Zachary Freas, Intermediate/Entry – Dennis Mathes.
Our third and final State Championship for the SCTP was hosted by the North Forest Rod and Gun Club in Lockport on June 25. We had a total of 8 student-athletes participate with Collegiate – William Gregorie, Senior/Junior Varsity – Kyle Stephens, Intermediate/Advanced – Nate Woodworth and Intermediate/Entry – Lane Woodworth.
The Albion High School Clay Target Club competed in the New York State Clay Target League this spring and finished 3rd in their conference. There was a total of 11 student-athletes registered for Albion High School.
On June 26, six student-athletes traveled to the Bridgeport Gun Club in Cicero to compete against 46 other schools in New York State. Albion High School finished 14th with the top student athletes from Albion High School being Varsity – Tommy Fox, Junior Varsity – Kyle Stephens, and Novice – Donovan Braley.
As you can see, we have had quite the season! Thank you to all of the parents, volunteers, and sponsors that make it all possible!
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 6 July 2022 at 9:10 am
Photos by Tom Rivers
CARLTON – The Brick Band performed on Tuesday at Oak Orchard Marine Park on Route 98 and some of the crowd left their lawn chairs and danced to some of the band’s well-known country songs.
There was a threat of rain earlier in the afternoon but the concert went on without a drop of rain.
Ryan Klatt is lead singer and guitarist for the band, which has been performing for years in the concerts organized by the Oak Orchard Neighborhood Association.
The concert series started last Tuesday and continues weekly through Aug. 2. The concerts start at 6 p.m. and go until about 8:30.
The lineup for the rest of the summer includes:
July 12 – Old Hippies playing nostalgic rock and folk
July 19 – The Who Dats performing dance rock
July 26 – Feedback playing pop, motown and R & B
Aug. 2 – Mr. Mustard performing The Beatles, period
Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation (S.3866/A.7813) to support new parents traveling in New York by requiring certain airports to provide a space for breastfeeding people away from public view.
This bill amends current Public Health Law to ensure there are nursing-friendly airports that have lactation accommodations behind the airport security screening area.
“One of the biggest challenges for new parents is finding a space to feed their children,” Governor Hochul said. “This is a fight that many have had to deal with for many years, and only recently have they been able to secure the rights and accommodations that they deserve. By signing this into law, we will continue to make New York a better place to safely and securely raise young children.”
Far too many public places lack appropriate accommodations for people who breastfeed to feed their children. This law builds on major actions taken in New York State to support new parents, including establishing lactation rooms in places of employment and public facilities, which allow parents to nurse their children and pump breast milk.
State Senator Timothy M. Kennedy said, “This bill was created, as many bills are, after a conversation with a constituent of mine, who realized a gap in services for New York’s mothers. As a working mom who traveled often for her job, Rachel Jackson found little to no accommodations in airports for breastfeeding moms. We drafted this legislation collaboratively to change that. This bill advanced with the support of many partners, including John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital in Buffalo and the many mothers across New York who believed in the impact it would have on families statewide. I thank Governor Hochul for signing this bill into law, ensuring that moms have options on the go – and that they don’t have to choose between their careers and raising a healthy baby.”
By Ginny Kropf, correspondent Posted 6 July 2022 at 7:49 am
Provided photos: Members of the winning team at Orleans Community Health’s golf tournament are pictured with their trophies. They are Faust Novello, Fran Mosher, Andrew Strzepek and Jeremy Hill.
MEDINA – Golfers who participated in Orleans Community Health’s annual golf tournament on June 24 were part of a rare occurrence – a hole-in-one.
This was just one of the many highlights to occur at the 35th annual golf tournament at Shelridge Country Club.
With the wind in his favor, Troy Dolly from Evident launched the shot 137 yards from the 12th tee to the cup.
Brett Decker, general manager of Shelridge, said the feat was pretty cool and very rare.
“It was a pretty unique thing to do,” he said.
Troy Dolly, a member of the golf team from Evident, hit a hole-in-one during Orleans Community Health’s golf tournament June 24.
Marc Shurtz, CEO of Orleans Community Health, said they knew it was a good shot as soon as Dolly made contact. Shurtz described how they watched the ball land just outside the green on the right and then bounce left onto the green and roll out of sight. When they approached the green, they found Dolly’s ball in the cup and that’s when the excitement began.
Dolly was automatically crowned the “Closest to the Pin” winner from the white tee, since that was the designated hole for that contest.
Tournament winners were led by team captain Faust Novello from the OCH Pharmace Department. His team included Fran Mosher, Andrew Strzepek and Jeremy Hill. They took the “Tournament Champions” title with a combined score of 64, which was eight under par.
The COVA team was crowned as the most honest team with a Might Mulligan trophy. Golfing for COVA was Laurie Schwab, Brandi Fisher, James Fisher and Aaron MacKenzie.
“Closest to the Pin” winner from the red tee was Elizabeth Krause. The Longest Drive contest was on hole 18 and was won by Sue Seefeldt from the red tee and Mike Higgs from the white tee. Lastly, a putting contest was held at the practice green and Frank Lee won with a combined shot score of 16 points.
Each year, the OCH Golf Tournament is a vital part of fundraising for the Foundation’s annual campaign, said OCH Foundation director Heather Smith. This year they are focused on raising $150,000 to replace all 60 IV pumps used throughout the Orleans Community Health system. These pumps are primarily used at Memorial Memorial Hospital in the Emergency Room, Operating Room, Ambulatory Surgical Unit, Post-Acute Care Unit, second floor patient care area, on the North Wing Residential Care Unit and at the hospital’s two dialysis centers in Medina and Batavia.
“Any patient at any time could need an IV pump for basic hydration, routine transfusions for on-going medical conditions or for life-saving medication that will help fight infections to keep them alive,” Smith said.
At the tournament, just over $30,000 was raised, which has brought OCH one-third of the way to their goal.
“We want to thank all of the sponsors, donors and golfers who contributed to the event and helped us reach this point in our campaign,” Smith said. “We would also like to thank the many volunteers who helped plan, gather basket raffle items and spent the day on the course. With all of you, we would not be able to do these charitable events.”
Coming up, the OCH Foundation has several other events planned to help continue to close the gap on their goal. In mid-July, they are participating in the Give 716 social media event hosted by the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres. In September, they will be holding the Mega Drawing Cash Raffle with more than $14,000 in cash prizes. November will feature the annual Treasure Island fundraiser.
Anyone interested in making a contribution to the campaign now may do so by logging on by clicking here.
NY will require prevailing wage for renewable energy projects 1 megawatt and larger that involve renewable energy credits from a public entity
Press Release, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Office
Photo from Governor’s Office: Governor Kathy Hochul touts a legislative package to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create green jobs. She is speaking at Newlab HQ at the Brooklyn Navy Yard Building 128.
Governor Kathy Hochul today signed a legislative package of three bills that will strengthen New York’s commitment to clean energy development and energy efficiency, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The Governor signed the bills at Newlab headquarters in Brooklyn alongside State Senator Kevin Parker, State Senator Jessica Ramos, Assemblymember Pat Fahy, Assemblymember Latoya Joyner, and key labor leaders and climate advocates.
These three new laws support the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act goal of an 85 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 while ensuring a just and equitable transition for New York workers and communities.
“The impacts of climate change are felt all over New York State, and in response we are taking bold action and building a stronger, more resilient New York by guaranteeing healthier, greener places to live and work,” Governor Hochul said. “Now more than ever, the importance of a cost-effective green transformation is clear, and strengthening building codes and appliance standards will reduce carbon emissions and save New Yorkers billions of dollars by increasing efficiency. This multi-pronged legislative package will not only replace dirty fossil fuel infrastructure, but it will also further cement New York as the national leader in climate action and green jobs.”
Greening New York’s building sector by investing in clean heating and cooling solutions presents the greatest prospect to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while realizing a unique workforce development opportunity. Earlier this year, the Climate Action Council’s Just Transition Working Group issued a Jobs Study that details the number of jobs that will be created as part of New York’s clean energy transition, and found the buildings sector accounted for well over half of all the jobs added in growing clean energy subsectors from 2019 to 2030.
The study estimates that overall employment in the buildings sector will grow to approximately 366,000 by 2040, more than doubling the 2019 workforce by adding over 200,000 new jobs. The legislative package signed today is one part of a holistic suite of policies and programs needed to drive decarbonization in the buildings sector at scale and realize these significant opportunities for near-, medium-, and long-term job growth.
Advanced Building Codes, Appliance and Equipment Efficiency Standards Act of 2022
• Legislation A.10439/S.9405 requires the New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code to be updated to achieve energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emission reductions in support of the Climate Act. Advanced energy codes could reduce ongoing energy bills, leading to nearly $4 billion in energy savings for building owners by 2030, with potential for even greater savings when factoring in recent inflation and energy cost increase trends.
Additionally, this legislation authorizes the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), in consultation with the Department of State, to adopt efficiency standards for appliances and equipment that reduce energy usage. Expanding appliance standards will reduce emissions and deliver $15 billion in savings to New Yorkers through 2035, including $6 billion to low- and moderate-income households, by reducing wasted energy from the use of less efficient everyday products and appliances.
Utility Thermal Energy Network and Jobs Act
• Legislation A.10493/S.9422 allows utilities to own, operate, and manage thermal energy networks, as well as supply distributed thermal energy, with PSC oversight. Heating and cooling networks – also referred to as community thermal or district energy systems – are a resilient, energy efficient, and clean solution that can also help New York State meet its ambitious climate goals. By leveraging multiple sources of existing waste heat (such as water, wastewater, and geothermal, among others) and connecting a diverse set of building types on a shared loop, thermal energy networks can provide significant operating and energy cost savings when compared to more traditional heating and cooling methods, while also reducing demand on the electric grid.
This legislation will promote the development of thermal energy networks throughout the State, providing benefits by reducing fossil fuel usage for heating and cooling through community-scale infrastructure solutions, along with employment opportunities for existing utility workers and new workers. The enabling legislation will build on the progress of, and complement, NYSERDA’s active community thermal program, which to-date has funded feasibility studies, detailed design studies, and other advanced project construction incentives to more than three dozen sites across the state.
Prevailing Wage for Renewable Energy Projects One Megawatt and Larger
• Legislation A.9598/S.8648 requires prevailing wage for renewable energy projects one megawatt and larger that involve the procurement of renewable energy credits from a public entity, ultimately supporting the Governor’s new goal for ten gigawatts of distributed solar by 2030, enough to annually power nearly 700,000 average-sized homes.
New York’s ten gigawatt roadmap, approved by the PSC in April, provides a comprehensive strategy to expand the state’s successful NY-Sun initiative into one of the largest distributed solar programs of its kind in the nation. The public investment to achieve ten gigawatts of solar will spur approximately $4.4 billion in private investment to bring awarded projects to fruition, for a total of $5.9 billion in expected investment over the mid- to late-2020s. 6,000 additional solar jobs will be created across the state, including with the State’s first application of prevailing wage requirements for solar projects between one and five megawatts.
NYSERDA President and CEO Doreen M. Harris said, “New York State is addressing climate change across sectors and technologies and we are at the forefront of solutions to lower carbon emissions and increase energy efficiency while creating family-sustaining jobs across our state. These measures will provide significant energy cost savings to consumers, let them have greater access to solutions for controlling their carbon footprint, ensure jobs of the future are advanced responsibly, and support building more sustainable communities with highly efficient, modern appliances and cleaner heating and cooling solutions benefitting all New Yorkers, especially those of low-to moderate income and in disadvantaged communities.”
By Ginny Kropf, correspondent Posted 5 July 2022 at 1:41 pm
EAST SHELBY – Joe Newton has been an active member of the East Shelby Volunteer Company for 35 years, where he has always been ready to help any way he can.
Joe Newton
Now the fire company and Newton’s family and friends are stepping up to help him.
After not feeling well for some time, Newton was rushed to Rochester General Hospital on March 5, where he underwent emergency surgery for necrotizing fasciitis, a flesh-eating infection.
During the first week in Rochester, Newton underwent surgery daily to remove the dead tissue, in hopes it would stop spreading. Although they caught it just in time, he is now left with several damaged organs, said his daughter Ayriel George. His kidneys, bladder and bowels have all been affected, leaving him to rely on medical devices to survive.
He has had six blood transfusions and now has a tracheostomy, a catheter, is on a ventilator and had to undergo a colostomy. He was on a feeding tube, which doctors were recently able to remove.
When Newton was able to leave Rochester General, he was transferred to a rehab facility in Erie, Pa., the only facility in the region who can care for patients in that condition on a ventilator. The family was told he would most likely be moved to a facility in Ohio to continue his rehab. And now George has reported her dad has been moved to Andover, Ohio.
All this is creating a monetary hardship on the family, and moving him further away to Ohio will just increase their challenge.
That’s when George got the idea to have a basket raffle, and the fire company agreed to let them use the fire hall. The benefit is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 13.
Provided photo: Ayriel George holds a poster promoting a fundraiser for her father, Joe Newton, who has been hospitalized since March with an infection. A basket raffle is planned for Aug. 13 at East Shelby Fire Hall, where Newton has been a member for 35 years.
Newton has been a member of the East Shelby Volunteer Fire Company for 35 years, said Dave Green, a longtime member.
“Joe has been assistant chief and is currently vice president,” Green said. “He is always willing to help at any of our events and he loved to come and play cards.”
Green said Newton’s late twin brother Jim and their father were also longtime members of the fire company.
Joe has been a lifelong farmer, first working for his father Rich Newton Sr. and then for Alvin Smith. Joe, 64, retired in 2018 when Smith stopped farming.
George said her dad still has a long road ahead of him from being in a hospital bed and unable to walk, talk or eat for four months. He will also need several series of skin grafts to fully close the wound caused by the large amount of flesh the necrotizing fasciitis took.
Newton’s wife Elaine had been by his side until he was moved to Erie, and then she has had to stay home to go to work at the Arc.
“As you can imagine, they have a huge financial burden, from medical bills, gas and travel expenses and time Mom has had to take off work,” George said.
George said everyone is generously supporting the basket raffle. She already has a grill and fire pit donated. There will also be a 50/50 drawing and food and refreshments will be available to purchase.
Anyone wishing to help in any way – with a basket, an item to be raffled or cash donation can call or text George at (585) 813-9506.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 5 July 2022 at 12:38 pm
The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gas is at $4.885 in New York State today. That is down 7 cents from a week ago and 10 cents nationally, according to AAA.
A month ago the price was 15 cents cheaper at $4.873 a gallon. A year ago the price was $3.183 a gallon.
The diesel price is at $6.153 today state-wide, which is down from $6.222 a week ago and $6.306 a month ago. The rice was at $3.326 a year ago.
Orleans County has the highest average price in Western New York at $4.987 a gallon for regular unleaded. That is topped only by Delaware County at $4.988, Westchester County at $5.028, Rockland County at $5.035 and New York County (Manhattan) at $5.272.
Here are the prices at WNY counties:
Orleans: $4.987
Niagara: $4.756
Genesee: $4.794
Erie: $4.828
Wyoming: $4.918
Livingston: $4.966
Monroe: $4.894
Chautauqua: $4.778
Cattaraugus: $4.805
Allegany: $4.902
AAA issued the following news release about gas prices:
“About 80 percent of gas stations across the country are now selling regular unleaded gasoline for under $5 a gallon. Oil prices are down amid broad market concern regarding the potential for economic growth to slow or stall due to rising interest rates and inflation. This morning, oil prices are at $103 to $107 compared to $108 to $113 per barrel one week ago.
“With the Independence Day holiday behind us, summer travel is in full swing. AAA expected 47.9 million people to travel 50 miles or more from home over the holiday weekend. This is an increase of 3.7% over 2021, bringing travel volumes just shy of those seen in 2019 with car travel setting a new record. Summer travel is expected to be robust through Labor Day.”
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 5 July 2022 at 8:49 am
Photos by Tom Rivers
LYNDONVILLE – Members of the Lyndonville school band play patriotic music during the parade in Lyndonville on Monday. The parade returned for the first time since 2019.
The community festival was cancelled in 2020 and last year was back in a scaled-down format without a parade.
Eric Villalta, the Lyndonville grades 7-12 band teacher, leads the group during the parade. The students and crowd wore lots of red, white and blue.
It was a packed Main Street for Monday’s parade, especially in the Lyndonville downtown. The procession started at noon and ended at about 1:10 p.m. This photo shows a float from the Class of 1982, followed by Weed Man Lawn Care Services based in Albion.
Kim Recco, from the Class of 1982, passes out candy along the parade route.
A young parade watcher takes in the action from a higher perch in the parade.
A lineup of classic cars heads down Main Street.
About 10 vehicles in the Peoples Convoy-NY decorated their vehicles in patriotic displays. They were seeking to “End the Mandates!”
These two girls are draped in American flags while walking along the Peoples Convoy, which featured several tractor trailers and other vehicles.
The fire trucks were a little too loud for these parade spectators.
These veterans acknowledge the crowd. They are riding on a trolley that debuted on Memorial Day.
State Sen. Rob Ortt, left, and Assemblyman Steve Hawley had lots of fun in the parade.
A bear holds a flag as part of a float from Wandering Trails Taxidermy by Ashley.
Gordon-Fisk Inc. on Ridge Road in Medina brought several lawn mowers for the parade procession.
A group of motorcyclists from the Albion and Brockport Elk Riders and Old Crow Motorcycle Club were part of the parade.
Lyndonville Fire Department members marched in their hometown.
Debbie Taylor, fire chief for the East Shelby Volunteer Fire Company, tosses candy.
These veterans – Tom Snyder in Navy uniform and Issac Robinson at right, wave to the crowd from a patriotic float.
The Oak Orchard Assembly of God promoted its upcoming “Kid’s Krusade” program.
