HOLLEY – The state Department of Transportation announced this afternoon that the bridge on Route 237 in Holley has reopened.

The bridge had been closed since April 11 for repairs.

Press Release, Lyndonville Lions Club

Provided photos: A C17 Aircraft will do a ceremonial flyover in Lyndonville at about 11:55 a.m. on July 4, just before the start of the parade. The plane will be coming from the U.S. Air Force Reserve Unit from the 911th Airlift Wing based in Pittsburgh, Pa.

LYNDONVILLE – The Lyndonville Lions Club recently received approval for a United States Air Force flyover to honor the veterans of Western New York.

The flyover will take place just before the start of the 48th annual Lyndonville Lions Club Independence Day parade at 11:55 a.m. on July 4.

The flyover will be carried out by the 911th Airlift Wing from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The plane will be a United States Air Force C-17. These planes are used by the Air Force Reservists to carry out their mission of aeromedical intratheater evacuations and agile combat support.

The annual celebration will honor all local veterans with the unveiling of Home Town Hero banners and have special recognition of two Lyndonville Medal of Honor recipients. Tech Sergeant Forrest Vosler was a B-17 Flying Fortress radio operator during World War II. He received his Medal of Honor in 1944, given to him by President Franklin Roosevelt.  His story is best told by visiting SOFREP.COM Forest Vosler, where the history of his gallantry can be found.

The Lions will also recognize Medal of Honor recipient Sergeant David Bellavia. He received his Medal of Honor from President Donald Trump in June of 2019 for valor during the second battle for Fallujah in the Iraq War. Bellavia’s experience is best told through his book, “House to House: An Epic Memoir of War.” He will serve as the grand marshal of the parade and speak at the flag-raising ceremony at the culmination of the parade on the front lawn of the Lyndonville School. Lyndonville Lions will remember recently deceased Col. Rick N. Parsons after the flag-raising with a moment of silence and the playing of Taps.

The other events that day include a parade at noon, large arts and crafts show, demonstrations by the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department, multiple food vendors, and the Lions Club annual chicken barbeque starting at 1 p.m.

A concert is scheduled for 2 p.m. with the Who Dats performing their repertoire of rock and roll favorites.

The evening will then see the band Double Shot take the stage for a concert from 7 p.m. until dusk. During the band break, local dignitaries will speak briefly and award a proclamation to Sgt. Bellavia. The grand finale will be one of the largest 4th of July fireworks shows in Western New York.

Young Explosives Corporation of Rochester will be producing the fireworks display once again, as they have been since 2012. Thanks to the continued support of businesses, organizations and individuals throughout the area, this year’s display will once again be one of the largest in WNY. Young Explosives has been contracted to do over 100 shows in the two weeks around July 4th.  With the exception of the City of Rochester, Lyndonville’s will be the largest they will be producing throughout all of Monroe County and its surrounding counties.

The Lions would kindly ask anyone who wants to see the military flyover to be in Lyndonville no later than 11:30 a.m. It will start with a pass over in Medina and is expected to travel north from Ridgeway to Lyndonville along Route 63.  The best viewing will be along Route 63 and in the Town of Yates. By asking people to arrive early we hope to keep Route 63 free of traffic to allow spectators better viewing opportunities. The Lions have requested traffic stoppage on Route 63 from Ridgeway north to Yates Center 15 minutes prior to the flyover.

The Lyndonville Lions would like to thank the entire 911th Airlift Wing for their efforts in supporting our July 4th celebration. All the airmen who will be participating in this flyover, from ground crews to pilots, all volunteered to do this flyover, and for that we would like to extend them a warm welcome and thank you for their service.

The band Double Shot from Buffalo will perform at an outdoor concert starting at 7 p.m. on July 4 in Lyndonville.

Charts courtesy of the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments.

The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has lowered the Covid community level for both Genesee and Orleans counties from medium to low. The two counties were both put in the high community level about two months ago.

But the confirmed Covid cases have steadily been dropping. Orleans reported 15 cases total from June 15 to 21, which was down from 36 the week before. Genesee reported 34 cases, down from 43 the previous week.

Two months earlier, Orleans had 166 cases from April 20-26 while Genesee had 278 that week.

There was another Covid-related death in Genesee in the past week, the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments reported. That brings the total Covid deaths to 192 in Genesee and 119 in Orleans since March 2020.

The cases have been steadily dropping in recent weeks in Orleans County.

The 34 cases in the past week are 13 percent of the 261 six weeks earlier.

Photos by Tom Rivers

POINT BREEZE – A swan takes off for a short flight in the Oak Orchard Harbor on Wednesday evening at Point Breeze.

This was one of nine swans my family and I counted at the harbor. I didn’t realize there were so many at The Point.

This photo shows five of the swans. There were more but they weren’t close together. They were spread out in the channel.

The area is known for Chinook salmon, brown trout and other big fish, but we should expand the Point Breeze branding to include these majestic birds.

Here are some more photos of the swans at about 9 p.m. on Wednesday.

The U.S. Senate, in a 64-to-34 vote on Wednesday, reached an agreement on the “Bipartisan Safer Communities Act” that would enhance background checks, provide millions to states to implement red-flag laws and direct millions in aid to expand mental health resources in communities and schools.

The vote advances legislation that would toughen penalties for people trying to evade licensing requirements or who make “straw” purchases where they buy and sell weapons to those banned from purchasing handguns.

Congressman Chris Jacobs, R-Orchard Park, is one of the few Republicans in the House who said he favors some gun legislation, including raising the legal age to buy an AR-15 to 21.

He issued this statement on Wednesday:

“The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act represents meaningful reforms that I believe will decrease gun violence and save lives. This bill is thoughtful, balanced, and comprehensive. I will do all I can to advocate for this bill’s passage in the House of Representatives with bipartisan support.”

John Katko, a Republican congressman from the Syracuse area, also supports legislation to combat gun violence. He issued this statement:

“Following the recent tragedies in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas, I said that Congress must develop a thoughtful and substantive response. It is my strong belief that this legislation represents a consensus approach to addressing these senseless and depraved acts of violence, and I fully intend to support this measure when it comes to the House floor.

“As co-chair of the bipartisan House Mental Health Caucus, I am pleased that this legislation makes substantive investments in our nation’s mental health system, including policies I have long advocated for to bolster the availability of services in our schools. Additionally, as a strong supporter of the Second Amendment, I believe that this legislation takes important steps to promote public safety, while also safeguarding the constitutional rights of law-abiding Americans. Specifically, I have consistently called for the protection of due process rights in any federal program that supports state-level extreme risk protection orders, and this legislation takes necessary steps to ensure such safeguards are in place.”

Photo by Tom Rivers: This sign outside the County Office Building on Route 31 lets people know it is an early voting site. Early voting continues through June 26 with polls then open at all 10 towns in Orleans County on June 28.

ALBION – The turnout so far in the first five days of early voting is 84. There are four more days of early voting at the one location in Orleans County – the county office building on Route 31.

Polls are then open at all 10 towns on June 28 for a Republican and Democratic primary.

The early voting totals include 11 on June 18, then 22 on June 19, 15 on June 20, 19 on June 21 and 17 on June 22.

The remaining days include today from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 24 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and June 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

There are primaries for the Democratic and Republican candidates for governor. Locally there are primaries for Republican committee representatives in Murray and Yates.

• There are three candidates in the Democratic Party for governor – Thomas Suozzi, Kathy Hochul and Jumaane Williams.
• There are four Republican candidates for governor – Rob Astorino, Andrew Giuliani, Harry Wilson and Lee Zeldin.
• The Democratic lieutenant governor candidates include Ana Maria Archila, Diana Reyna and Antonio Delgado.
• In Murray District 2, four people are seeking two Republican Committee positions – Michael Christopher, Daniel Seller, Gerald Rightmyer and Anthony Peone.
• In Murray District 3, three people are running for two positions Republican Committee positions – Louise Passarell, Kathleen Case and Kerri Neale.
• In Murray District 6, three people are vying for two spots on the Republican Committee – David Knapp, Adam Moore and Kellie Gregoire.
• In Yates District 1, three are running for two positions on the Republican Committee – Steven Colon, Roger Wolfe and Russell Martino.

The early voting turnout so far is ahead of the pace from last June when there were Republican primaries in six towns. There were 108 voters over nine days of early voting for an average of 12 a day.

With 84 voters in the first five days of this primary, the turnout in Orleans is about 17 a day.

Provided photos: Hoag Library has a display near the front entrance promoting this summer’s reading program for children and adults.

Press Release, Hoag Library

ALBION – Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program returns under the tent to Hoag Library next week!

Children, teens, and adults can stop in on Monday, June 27 to pick up reading logs and event calendars.

The first events will be a visit from the Aquarium of Niagara on Wednesday, June 29 (kindly register, 589-4246) and an Afternoon Movie Thursday, June 30.

Other program highlights include: Movement classes with Miss Chelsea and Miss Amy on Mondays; Teen programs on Tuesdays; Storytimes on Wednesdays; and animal visits from Know Your Rep, Serenity Acres and Poverty Hill Farms on Thursdays.

August events include juggling and spinning plates instruction by Benjamin Berry, and interactive entertainment by Defiant Monkey Improv.

Hoag Library will also hold programs offsite, including at the Orleans County 4-H Fair and Bullard Park.

Story Walks can be enjoyed outdoors all month in July at Mount Albion Cemetery (south west corner) and the Albion Elementary School.

A special Christmas event on July 25 will include a notable visitor!

We look forward to seeing you under the tent this summer!

The library has the big tent back for the summer reading program.

Provided photo: Bob Harker of Clarendon is the new executive director of the Genesee Orleans Ministry of Concern.

ALBION – The Genesee Orleans Ministry of Concern has a new executive director. Bob Harker of Clarendon leads the non-profit organization that provides assistance to individuals who are struggling and often don’t have other resources available to them.

The agency offers emergency services to many of the working poor in the two counties.

“I could not be more excited about the opportunity to help guide and grow Genesee Orleans Ministry of Concern in its role as the ‘agency of last resort,’” Harker said. “We strive to provide services to individuals and families that for one reason or another are not being served by more conventional community assets.”

The Ministry of Concern has in-house advocates who work on behalf of clients with utility companies, landlords and other entities as necessary. Eligible individuals and families can receive help with personal care items, short term emergency housing and financial assistance with prescriptions and utilities.

The Furniture Program also accepts donations of gently used furniture and non-gas appliances which are subsequently delivered without cost to people in need.

Harker grew up in Rochester and served four years with the Navy as an aircraft electrician. He earned a human services degree from Monroe Community College and worked in that field and as well in retail management.

“I hope to combine business experience with my strong desire to give back to the community to help guide the ‘agency of last resort’ to an expansion of services in both counties,” Harker said.

Press Release, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Office

Governor Kathy Hochul today directed a pay increase for state lifeguards to help address a staffing shortage at New York State Park beaches and pools and Department of Environmental Conservation campgrounds and day use areas beaches.

Starting pay rates for lifeguards at upstate facilities will increase 34 percent, from $14.95 per hour to $20 per hour, and 21 percent for lifeguards at downstate facilities, from $18.15 per hour to $22 per hour.

“All New Yorkers deserve the opportunity to safely enjoy our public beaches and pools this summer,” Governor Hochul said. “With a lifeguard shortage threatening access to swimming facilities, we are aggressively recruiting more lifeguards to ensure safe access to outdoor recreation during the summer months.”

The new pay rates will go into effect immediately for lifeguards at swimming facilities operated by the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the Department of Environmental Conservation.

State Parks provides lifeguards at swimming pools and beaches at 70 parks across the state. DEC operates 17 beaches with more than 40 lifeguards. This will also include lifeguards employed by SUNY and CUNY. State agencies will continue to advance discussions with United University Professions toward a beneficial outcome for all parties.

Pay rates will also increase for lifeguards with more than two seasons of experience, ranging from five percent to 30 percent, depending on location and experience.

State Parks is holding on-demand Lifeguard Certification Courses and also launched a lifeguard Digital Recruitment Campaign that has already gained approximately 1.2 million impressions to date across a variety of platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Indeed, YouTube, and Vistar, and will run until at least July 4, 2022.

Last year, New York lowered the lifeguard age restriction to 15 across most of the state and is now proactively adjusting lifeguards from park to park to address shortages until full staffing capacity is achieved.

MEDINA – There is a new poster of doors in the Medina community that celebrates the local architecture and also highlights some of the whimsical entrances, such as the North Pole at Rotary Park and the marching band bus.

I’ve been working on this off and on for five years. I tried to get the doors in different seasons and times of the day, including some night scenes.

I was close to being done done in 2019, but wanted to wait until the Bent’s Opera House project was complete. I knew something good was coming with that restoration. It was worth the wait. One of my favorite doors is at Bent’s. It’s the old bank vault inside. It is adorned with ornate metal finishings, a sight to behold.

I was also able to recently add the door on the restored Walsh Hotel, a project that Tim Cooper has been working on for about three years.

I created a similar poster in 2015 of “14411 Doors” in the Albion and Gaines area. I learned from that project. That poster was 16 by 24 inches, which is an uncommon size. The Medina poster is 18 by 24, an easy size to find a frame.

I didn’t just hunt down striking doors in the community. I enjoyed finding individual letters and shapes to spell out M-E-D-I-N-A and D-O-O-R-S.

I will give away a poster to whomever can identify where I found all of the letters. I will give you the N. It’s from a grave at the St. Mary’s Cemetery. I think it was from Stockman but I didn’t write it down. There are 10 other letters to see if you can identify where I got them.

I will give you until noon tomorrow (June 23) to send your guesses to tom@orleanshub.com. Whoever gets them all first or whoever has the most correct gets a poster.

The posters are currently available for $17.99 in Medina at the Author’s Note bookstore and in Albion at the office for The Lake Country Pennysaver and Orleans Hub.

I tried to include prominent doors from some of Medina’s most awe-inspiring sites, such as the former Armory and many of the local churches. But I tried to find some that might be overlooked – the smokehouse at Forrestel Farm and the chapel at the West Ridgeway Cemetery.

You might also wonder why I have the big red apple from the canal and the cast iron lion from the gate by the alley at the Presbyterian Church. I see both as gateways for Medina. Those pictures also helped to frame the MEDINA and DOORS and balance the bigger bottom corner photos of the Medina Fire Department and children’s entrance at Lee-Whedon Memorial Library.

The apple is one of the first landmarks on the canal coming into Medina from the west end. That lion also is an enduring feature in the downtown. Many people walk by it every day.

There will likely be a poster-signing event and presentation at the Author’s Note in the future where I will give more information on my thought process for picking the doors, including some that were almost included but didn’t make the cut.

Provided photos: Community Action’s executive director Renee Hungerford is shown with motivational speaker Arel Moodie at Maison Albion on Friday.

ALBION – The second annual in-service event for staff at Community Action of Orleans & Genesee took place Friday at Maison Albion.

The event began with welcoming remarks from Executive Director Renee Hungerford and board chair Barb Shine. She introduced Bonnie Malakie, director of Children and Youth Services; Jackie Dunham, director of Operations; Katrina Chaffee, director of Community Services and Reporting; and Carol Pietrzykowski, director of Finance and Administration.

Shine thanked Hungerford and staff for all they do, saying it has been a tough couple of years, with the agency working through the death of executive director Ed Fancher, hiring a new director and persevering through Covid restrictions and challenges.

“This is a new day perspective – a shift in direction,” Shine said. “And we can’t be more thrilled with the direction our agency is taking. We are excited where we are headed.”

Shine added she thinks they are going to see more people in need as they go on.

Hungerford recapped the agency’s achievements during the past year. Because of a new program initiated last year, Community Action is getting its hands around data, something that is very important when it comes to raising public awareness, addressing needs and finding funding, she said.

The agency served between 3,000 and 4,000 people last year. Hungerford shared the many services Community Action provides.

Weatherization provided services to 152 individuals; the cooling program served 78 homes; the handyman program served 48 low-income seniors; and 1,526 individuals received help from Emergency Services and Case Management in the form of Christmas gifts, clothing, food, prepared meals at the Eastern Orleans Community Center in Holley, rental and utility assistance, prescription payments and winter coats.

Hungerford added in the past they have focused largely on services, but going forward, they will work with the customer to find the root cause of the barrier, set goals, apply interventions, track progress and celebrate success.

“We are here to help people to become self-sufficient and to build resilient communities,” she said.

The Main Street Store aided 18 students, including five seniors from Albion High School, in the Credit Recovery Classroom. The agency worked with Job Development to teach new skills about working in retail and with customers. They work with Re-employability, a company that helps people learn new skills and continue to work after an injury.

Renee Hungerford, executive director of Community Action of Orleans & Genesee, welcomes staff at a day-long in-service meeting Friday at Maison Albion.

The store will continue under new management, and the team has many fresh new ideas, Hungerford said.

In 2021, 113 individuals received 1,303 one-way trips for medical, nutritional and social appointments. Migrant and seasonal workers are transported to work daily, enabling them to retain employment.

Head Start has slots to provide comprehensive services to 189 income-eligible children age 3 and 4 in five different locations. From September 2021 through May 2022 146 were served, while Early Head Start served 37 toddlers.

The Early Head Start Child Care Partnership served 58 children and families with six child care partners in the community. Stacie Graton became the new ESCCP and Jessica Niles was hired as new infant/toddler specialist.

During 2021, ACT (Helping Youth ACT Responsibly) held 19 cycles of the Making Proud Choices curriculum, with a total of 506 students. Former ACT employee Marty Taber and Jennifer Benz both joined the ACT staff in September. ACT recently moved their offices to what had previously been CATS in the Main Street Store building.

Among celebrated accomplishments, the agency joined the Digital Literacy Initiative and achieved 58 of 58 standards score on the state standards review. Other achievements include the Main Street Store hosting the Farmer’s Market weekends, realigning health insurance offerings, hiring a new COO, reorganizing much of the agency’s structure, a new employee handbook and receiving a Community Service Award from the Batavia Business and Professional Women’s Club. A recent key milestone was receipt of a Certificate of Recognition from the Department of State.

In assessing community needs, Hungerford said they learned Orleans County has a poverty rate of 13.7%. Of those families with female heads of household and children present, 37% live in poverty.

Hungerford noted a decrease in population in both Orleans and Genesee counties and a slight decrease in poverty. However, there are still health disparities, especially in Orleans County.

A number of community needs were identified, such as fund development to enhance current programming or develop new programs; explore opportunities to assist customers with transportation needs; partner to develop a homeless shelter program in Orleans County; and enhance training opportunities for staff to increase their technology skills.

Looking ahead, Hungerford shared a number of areas in which Community Action is working to improve. Currently, they are working with Cornell Cooperative Extension and United Way on a possible FoodRx program, creating a healthcare access center at the Holley location, which will include telehealth and mobile health unit visits and will offer primary care, behavioral health and substance abuse services; and reinventing the Angels program.

The day’s presentations continued with compliance training by Melinda Daniels, NEAR (Neuroscience, Epigenetics, Adverse Childhood Effects, and Resilience) training by Hungerford; a presentation by Shine titled A Peacock in the Land of Penguins; and a special guest speaker Arel Moodie, a best-selling author who has spoken to over 750,000 people throughout 48 states and 5 countries. Arel Moodie presented “Get in the Bunker: Unlocking a Simple Way to Create a Successful Team Culture by Unifying all Stages of Your Employees.”

The program closed with agency awards and recognitions.

Photos by Tom Rivers

MEDINA – Mary Ann Pettibon, CEO of Oak Orchard Health, welcomes people to a ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration on Tuesday for Oak Orchard’s new office in Medina at 911 West Center St.

This is the former office for Dr. Surinder Bath, a Medina physician for nearly 47 years. He retired in September.

Pettibon is joined by Michelle Okonieczny, a family nurse practitioner. She has worked for Oak Orchard the past six years out of the Albion and Lyndonville offices.

Paul Pettit, public health director for Genesee and Orleans counties, said Oak Orchard is bringing more primary care to Orleans County, which is classified as a medically underserved community.

“More primary care is a great opportunity for our residents,” he said.

Pettibon, right, introduces the staff at the site which includes two of Dr. Bath’s long-time employees, including Elizabeth “Betsy” Phinney and Theresa Gurney. Phinney is a patient services representative and Gurney is a medical assistant.

The staff from left include Alicia Fletcher, office manager; Shentelle Shaffer, lead nurse; Theresa Gurney, Elizabeth “Betsy” Phinney and Michelle Okonieczny.

Michelle Okonieczny is shown inside the office which has been renovated with new floors, cabinetry, sinks and medical equipment. The office also is more accessible with widened doorways and an improved ramp.

Okonieczny lives a couple blocks away in Medina. She will continue to work on Mondays in Lyndonville, and then Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in Medina. Oak Orchard is looking to hire a nurse practitioner, primary doctor or physician assistant to serve the Lyndonville site.

Staff and Oak Orchard board members cut the ribbon for Oak Orchard’s Medina location.

The healthcare agency also is working to open a dental office in Albion at the corner of Allen Road and Route 98, and also will have a new mobile dental unit that visits local schools. Oak Orchard is going through the state regulatory process for the dental location and new mobile unit.

Medina Mayor Mike Sidari said the community is fortunate to have Oak Orchard as a healthcare provider locally.

Press Release, Genesee Community College

BATAVIA – The U.S. Department of Education announced that Genesee Community College’s TRiO Upward Bound Program will receive a 5-year, $1.5 million federal Upward Bound grant for both Genesee and Wyoming counties ($3 million total) to help more low-income students who would be the first members of their families to earn degrees, to prepare for and enroll in college.

Upward Bound is an intensive intervention program that prepares students for higher education through various enrichment courses. At least two-thirds of the students in each local Upward Bound program are from low-income economic backgrounds and families in which neither parent has a bachelor’s degree. GCC’s Upward Bound program services seven schools in Genesee and Wyoming Counties.

Many Upward Bound alumni have gone on to great success, among them Academy Award-winning actress Viola Davis, Correspondent for ABC News John Quinones and Hall of Fame NBA player Patrick Ewing.

“We are so pleased to be able to provide these vital services to the students of Genesee and Wyoming counties,” said Lisa Krause, director of Upward Bound Programs at GCC. “Without Upward Bound, many underprivileged students might lack some of the opportunities or skills needed to obtain a college degree.”

Campus-based Upward Bound programs provide students instruction in literature, composition, mathematics, science, and foreign language during the school year and the summer. Upward Bound also provides intensive mentoring and support for students as they prepare for college entrance exams and tackle admission applications, financial aid and scholarship forms.

According to the U.S. Department of Education, 86% of Upward Bound participants enroll in postsecondary institutions immediately following high school graduation. In fiscal year 2021, more than 70,000 students enrolled in 966 Upward Bound TRiO projects in the United States.

Photo by Tom Rivers: Route 31 in Holley is pictured on Tuesday evening at dusk.

A heat advisory has been issued for Orleans County and Western New York today from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The temperature will reach 91 degrees with heat index values from the mid 90s to near 100 expected inland from the Lake Ontario shoreline, the National Weather Service said.

The hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur, the Weather Service said.

People are encouraged to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions if working or spending time outside. When possible people should reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.

The forecast in the following days includes a mostly sunny Thursday with a high near 78, a sunny Friday with a high near 80, and a sunny Saturday with a high near 87.

Connie Nenni and John Morriss elected village trustees

HOLLEY – Mark Bower was elected Holley’s next mayor today, receiving 122 votes to 33 for former mayor John Kenney.

Mark Bower

Bower is a current village trustee. He has been on the board for two years. He is a retired Hilton elementary school principal and director of staff development.

He said he wants to build strong partnerships with other organizations in the village, including the fire department, historical society, Community Free Library, Rotary Club and other residents and groups.

“I am big on outreach,” he said.

Bower, 65, sees a village on an upswing and he wants to keep the momentum going.

“There is a lot of work to do and there is a lot of good things going on,” Bower said.

He wants to see a sidewalk project completed for East Union Street and Park Place. The village needs to keep pursuing grants for infrastructure and community development.

“Our access to the Erie Canal really helps us (with grant funding),” he said.

Bower’s two-year term as mayor starts on July 1. He will succeed Kevin Lynch who didn’t run in this election.

Residents also re-elected Connie Nenni as village trustee with 123 votes.

She was the only trustee candidate on the ballot. The other spot was filled by write-in votes and John Morris had the most with 92 followed by Skip Carpenter with 18.

Nenni is a former village clerk who works as the school district clerk and administrative assistant for the superintendent of schools.

She said she is proud of the board’s recent work with the redevelopment of the former Holley High School, new sidewalks in Holley and increases in pay for Holley police officers. She would like to see more upgrades to village waterlines and sidewalks.

Morris is a former Murray town supervisor and village trustee.